Pamana - Greenbelt Mansions

Pamana Greenbelt Mansions – Heirloom Filipino flavors. Cozy, memorabilia-filled vibe. Attentive, fast service.

Casual to casual-fine Filipino restaurant; reasonably priced, generous portions.

Menu Highlights:
– Kare-kare (oxtail and tripe) with rich peanut sauce
– Crispy pata
– Chicken binakol (coconut water-based, slightly sweet)
– Okoy (shrimp fritters)
– Pinakbet/pakbet, often with bagnet
– Squid dishes: adobong pusit and fried squid
– Laing
– Comforting soups like sour salmon sinigang
– Filipino sweets and coolers: bibingka, puto bumbong, palitaw, turon na saging at langka, guinumis, mais con yelo, sago’t gulaman; plus lemongrass iced tea

Service Highlights:
– Attentive, courteous, consistently friendly staff
– Quick service even during busy lunch hours and late-night visits
– Homey ambiance with family memorabilia; many note the pretty tableware
– Generous servings and good value; nice for intimate gatherings
– Pandan-infused drinking water adds a home-style touch

Notes:
– Can feel crowded when full
– Exhaust/ventilation could be better; food smells may cling to clothes
– Bicol Express is on the mild side
– Chicken binakol leans sweet
– Some find the space a bit dated (others see it as charming)

Logistics:
– Small dining room with limited seating; calling ahead or reserving is wise

Customers come for the heirloom-style Filipino comfort food—kare-kare with oxtail and tripe, crispy pata, chicken binakol, and pinakbet with bagnet get a lot of love. Folks who crave seafood tend to zero in on adobong pusit or a sour salmon soup, while snackers rave about the okoy. Diners enjoy capping the meal with classic Pinoy panghimagas like bibingka, puto bumbong, palitaw, and turon, or cooling down with guinumis, sago’t gulaman, or even a tall lemongrass iced tea. Prices are repeatedly called reasonable, with portions sized well for sharing.

Service is a standout: staff are consistently described as courteous, quick, and on-the-ball, with orders arriving fast even at peak lunch. The dining room has that at-home feel—pandan-infused water on the table, charming plates and tableware, and walls lined with family memorabilia. Some diners mention the restaurant’s heritage roots and connect it with the Ongpauco family of Heart Evangelista, which adds to the “pamana” story. It’s a cozy spot that works for intimate meals or late-night cravings.

There are a few caveats. When the place is packed, the room can feel tight, and several diners note the exhaust could be stronger—clothes may pick up cooking aromas. Flavor-wise, some folks mention the Bicol Express isn’t fiery and the chicken binakol skews sweet, which may or may not be your thing. The space looks a bit dated to some, though others find that part of its charm. With limited seating, customers mention it’s best to call ahead for a smooth experience.