TP Food House

This is your go-to karenderia for proper Filipino food at prices that won’t make you check your wallet twice. It suits locals, long-stay surfers who’ve burned through their resort meal budgets, and anyone who’d rather eat something real than another overpriced bowl of acai. The vibe is casual and small – don’t show up expecting linen napkins. The food is turo-turo style: point at what looks good, eat well, repeat. Dishes rotate but lean into classic Filipino comfort food – think adobo, sinigang, and whatever the day’s fresh catch is. Everything comes out freshly cooked, portions are solid, and the bill stays low. (It is, objectively, the kind of meal you remember over the resort dinner that cost eight times more.) No payment details confirmed, but bring cash to be safe. If you’re flying out, this is worth a last-meal stop before the airport. Note that one recent passerby found it closed and the space looking empty – so call ahead or check with your accommodation before making a special trip. Anyone who needs air-conditioning and a printed menu will probably struggle here.