Tanam - Somerville

Let’s start with the odd location of the sink- which was not conveniently accessible to guests as it is Let’s start with the location of the sink which should b... read more Let’s start with the odd location of the sink- which was not conveniently accessible to guests as it is Let’s start with the location of the sink which should be conveniently accessible to guests. The room was crowded and one can barely go to the sink when everybody’s seated. Then this picture is how the food was presented, nothing like the pictures that we saw from previous reviews that seem to have abundance of food. The milkfish/ “daing” and eggplant was undercooked, beef skewers were dry and tough, underwhelmed w mushroom sisig , “atsara” lacks flavor …. However, I was surprise with the flavorful duck adobo, and was happy with the crispy lechon kawali, pork spring rolls w an amazing sweet sauce !Tanam should reconsider their menu, step up with the presentation and lastly hire cheerful servers as customer service is equally important to make this place successful.

I had VIP tickets for Pinoy Piyesta. The tickets were quite pricey, but there was a generous amount of food. I had a table reserved upstairs at the Bow Market S... read more I had VIP tickets for Pinoy Piyesta. The tickets were quite pricey, but there was a generous amount of food. I had a table reserved upstairs at the Bow Market Ski Bar due to bad weather. I provided this information to a Tanam host, who assured me that my food would be brought to my table. However, after waiting for over 30 minutes, I went downstairs and was met with rude treatment by a different person at the host stand. I was given my food, which was now bagged, without utensils. I will not be purchasing tickets or food from Tanam again. As a Filipina, I wanted to support a Filipinx small business/restaurant, but this experience was extremely disappointing. I would give this zero stars if that was an option.

I recently visited this restaurant for the Kamayan experience, which was my second time trying it. I made a reservation for 4 people through Chase Dining, which... read more I recently visited this restaurant for the Kamayan experience, which was my second time trying it. I made a reservation for 4 people through Chase Dining, which includes gratuity, and added the egg custard to my order. Despite arriving early, we were seated promptly. The restaurant is small, with only two indoor tables, but there are more tables outside. Due to the cold weather, no one was seated outside during our visit. It was a bit challenging to locate the restaurant at first as there were no clear signs, but we eventually found it. The prices are on the higher side, with each person spending around $80. If we had reserved further in advance, it might have been $75 per person. The service was excellent, with the staff explaining all the sauces and items included in the Kamayan feast. The food was simply amazing, as shown in the pictures. The rice was delicious, and the meats were flavorful. The pork belly was juicy and crispy, and the seafood dishes such as the salmon and mussels were also delicious. The pork lumpia, which are Filipino egg rolls, were crunchy and fresh. They even gave us extra because we didn't have enough. The boiled tea eggs and wings were also tasty. I tried a tequila cocktail served in a bowl for the first time, which was delicious but pricey. The egg custard dessert was a unique blend of sweet and salty flavors with a crispy crust. We ordered 2, but they surprised us with 2 extra servings. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience where you can eat with your hands, although silverware is also provided. There is a convenient hand washing station available as well. Overall, the service was top-notch, and I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special dining experience.

The food received 4 stars for being consistently good, but the overall experience was outstanding with a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend the communal tabl... read more The food received 4 stars for being consistently good, but the overall experience was outstanding with a rating of 5 stars. I highly recommend the communal table experience, especially for larger groups.

Attended piyestang Pinoy last weekend. very disappointed with servings. served lechon with no lech on sauce. dried chicken and pancit. ordered halo halo for 2 a... read more Attended piyestang Pinoy last weekend. very disappointed with servings. served lechon with no lech on sauce. dried chicken and pancit. ordered halo halo for 2 and was charged $33. Halo halo ingredients also not good. will be the first and last time at this restauran.