Inspite of the Storm Signal Number 1 raised yesterday, my friends and I didn't let the opportunity to spend the day in rural Pampanga pass us by.
It took us 1.5 hours to reach Abe's farm. The farm although secluded was well guarded. The perimeter of the lot was surrounded by tall concrete walls and entrance was through an equally intimidating gate which was kept closed. A security guard was stationed near the gate to assist visitors of the farm. Due to the existing weather conditions, we weren't able to take a lot of pictures but Abe's farm is a great picture taking spot, weather permitting.
Ample parking space was available for visitors. I would approximate the parking capacity to 15-20 cars. No fear of getting your shoes or car muddied as the grounds were filled with large natural stones.
The restaurant interior was clean and had a rustic approach to it. Most if not all of the furniture were made of hardwood. Antique appliances also added to the place's appeal. Model bedrooms and living rooms were also built as part of the restaurant's interior. Here, visitors can take pictures and lounge around. This is definitely a great spot to visit if one needs to relax or escape the hustle and bustle of city life
The food was superb. All the dishes were tasty and fresh. If you've enjoyed the food in Abe's Serendra or Trinoma then you would definitely love the dishes here at Abe's farm. Abe's farm has bigger portions. The food also seemed tastier.
What we had:
Lamb Adobo
Paco Fern Salad
Sinigang na Baboy
Crispy Hito
Adobong Puso ng Saging
Sisig
Sikreto ni Maria (dessert)
Turon (dessert)
I loved all the food except for the sisig. I prefer my sisig to be toasted brown.
It's hard to choose the best dishes but if I were to order just two dishes then it would have to be Lamb Adobo and Adobong Puso ng Saging.
After lunch, guests can take a swim in their luxurious looking pool. It was raining so we had no choice but to just take pictures of what we could have been doing.
Massage was also available in Abe's farm. Nurture's Spa offers massage services inside. The rates were quite pricey though. We're on a budget so we had to pass.
Rooms are also available for those who wished to stay overnight at the farm.
Travelling 150km from Metro Manila was worth it. We had lots of fun and enjoyed the food immensely. We spent approximately 800PhP for gas, another 316PhP for the toll and PhP 2,400 for the food. Quite reasonable if you're gonna do it once in awhile.
*** Crickets are also being served in Abe's farm. We were not that adventurous so we didn't order that. A lot of people are saying that it's good though.
You can call Abe's restaurant or any restaurant part of the LJC group to inquire about Abe's farm.
