Tahanan Bistro in Antipolo City

OMB reader Heidi Mesa sent me a link to a restaurant in Antipolo City called Tahanan Bistro. She said it’s something I would like.
I booked a table for four and the following Sunday we went on a mini culinary adventure in the hills of Antipolo.

November 19, 2017
The travel time from our house took an hour.
view from Antipolo City

There is no karatula outside. We just guessed this house could be the one.
Tahanan Bistro,  entrance gate

It’s beautiful inside. I instantly guessed that it must have been a former vacation house now opened to the public.
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Tahanan Bistro Christmas decor

We were amazed at how big their koi fish are. My husband said Yen and I acted as if it was our first time to see a koi fish. I told him of course we’ve seen koi fish many times before. We were not beaming at the koi. We were amazed at the size. Yun talaga, kj na naman. Hindi na nasanay sa amin.
Koi pond,  Tahanan bistro

Tahanan Bistro waterfalls and pond

The owner’s love for hard wood is evident.
Tahanan Bistro, wooden walkway

Tahanan Bistro,  statues

Every chair or bench is different. It’s like a piece of sculpture.
hard wood bench,  Tahanan Bistro

We didn’t like the small table they reserved for us.

Tahanan Bistro reserved table

It’s located against the window. Not only it’s small for four people, it’s hot there and the sun’s glares could hit my eyes.
Tahanan Bistro dining table

They probably thought that would be a perfect spot because of the view from the window.
Tahanan Bistro,  view from window, Antipolo City,

It’s also overlooking the garden below.
Tahanan Bistro,  view from window,  garden

Tahanan Bistro garden 104

I saw a long table right in the center of the dining area. Since there were no other reservations for lunch, they agreed to let us occupy that long table good for 14 people.
Tahanan Bistro,  orders

Bait ng asawa ko ngayon ah, he was supposed to join a golf tournament but when I told him I booked lunch, he voluntarily opted out. Dati na naman yang mabait. Gabi-gabi mabait kasi tulog.
Tahanan Bistro,  Nov 19, 2017

I made usyoso their kitchen
Tahanan Bistro,  kitchen

There’s another dining area fronting the kitchen.
Tahanan Bistro,  kitchen area

Tables in the veranda
Tahanan Bistro,  veranda dining area

There’s a Ben Cab oil painting before the stairs leading to the owner’s private quarters.
Tahanan Bistro, Ben Cab

to be continued

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