Carinderya: Carinderya- filipino native canteen
Out of curiosity, we went to Capones Island without bringing any packed lunch or something similar. We were expecting to find a local resto with rustic ambiance but no. All that we can find was several carinderya. Carinderya is a filipino word meaning canteen. They offer a handful of viands (home-cooked meals) and of course cooked rice, which we Filipino's can't live without =). The price ranges from 10 - 30 pesos (less than $1) depending on the viand plus 5 pesos for a cup of cooked rice. It was a very exciting experience but not I guess for our balikbayan guests. You can't afford to be "sossy/choosy" or else you'll starve to death. I love home-cooked meals especially native dishes. You can't find it in any star-studded restaurants. Experience basic living and eating typical yet delicious Pinoy food. If this is not your stuff, then just bring your own baon =)





