I was introduced to Jonas and its famous “pares” in 1999 during our church wedding preparation. That was the first time I ate “pares” and since then, we always eat at Jonas every time there is an opportunity.
Even Daniz grew up eating “pares”…she like it very much. Daday already made his own pares recipe which is almost the same with Jonas, and in time I will post it here.
"PARES is a pairing of rice and beef coined by the owner to speed up the service for the value meal of fried rice, beef stew and soup, and the name caught and since then JONAS has been called the 'original pares' place."
 |
| This can be found in one of the wall inside Jonas dining area |
Jonjie's memories of Jonas was way back in the early 1980's when it can only accommodate a few customers at a time...and the rest had to stand in wait for whoever will finish first.
Prices as of September 2014. These are their main menu but there are other
available dishes to choose from
 |
| Jonjie asking us our orders of drinks: Iced Tead for Daniz (as usual) and Almond Gulaman for me |
 |
| Daniz on her way to the service area to get our spoons and forks. Jonjie at the counter and beside him, carrying our food, is my brother Angelo |
Our usual orders, good for 4, are: Pares (2 orders + 2 extra rice), Pork Siomai and Kikiam, and an additional Brocolli Leaves in Garlic, if available.
 |
| Outside looking in |
 |
| Outside looking in |
Location Map
No comments