travel and photography
15 Jan
I was curious when I heard about the oldest restaurant in the Philippines called Ambos Mundos. It is a fusion of both Spanish and Filipino restaurant located along Palanca St. in Recto Manila. It was first opened by Spanish immigrants Gaudinezes way back in 1888.
Story has that that one of the Gaudinezes married Leung, from a Chinese family in Chinatown. In 1955 they opened another restaurant which was more famous. The cantonenese restaurant Wah Sun Cantonesse Panciteria was just across Ambos Mundos.
Today, Wah Sun is not only well known for their foods but also for their added pets display. Exotics animals like Albino Python, baby crocodile, fishes like Arruanas, carps among others with the animal cages, pet beds and aquarium are inside their restaurant.
I am sure it will be another eating experience and adventure. Hopefully we can visit and try its menu offerings. It is not hard for us to locate the place because the people who already visited the place say that you will see the captivating pet pig tied outside the restaurant both in Ambos Mundos and in Wah Sun.
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i remember this restaurant, my dad usually brings us here right after hearing the mass. it was located before in ongpin. I remember interior as well. good thing you have this site, do ou have the number of this TOHO?
I came across your review on the restaurant Ambos Mundos, and then eventually it led me to your website. Your comments are great and straightforward. I admire your honesty and I felt that - at last! - a Filipino who says it like it is.
BTW I live in NJ and work in NYC. FYI
i love their paella and the lengua estofado.
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