Lan Ten Chinese restaurant is one of those numerous chinese restaurants that dot Bacolod’s Shopping area.  It is quite inconspicous, except for a big white signboard jutting out into the street.

When you enter, the first thing you’ll notice is the “greasy spoon Chinese restaurant  ” atmosphere.  Waitresses are dressed in cute chinese dresses.  Plastic chairs are gathered around a huge table covered with plastic wrap.  An occasional fly buzzes over the tables.

Ignore your urge to walk out the door and instead seat yourself at a table.  You have entered Gourmet Kikiam heaven.

Kikiam is considered “street food” and unhygenic by most Filipinos.  However, there is nothing street-food like and unhygenic in Lan Ten’s kikiam.  Real savory meat and delicious chinese spices make this dish a truly awesome experience.  It is kikiam like you have never tasted before.

It is HUGE.  It is delicious.  It is a meal in itself.

Oh, and it is perfect with fried rice.  Pass the sweet and sour sauce please.