It was the first time I tasted squash maja.
The experience was quiet 
surprising, since I was expecting something a bit gooey like the traditional majah blanca. Instead, it was firm, with a very distinct taste. Not too sweet, it was both delectable and nutritious – imagine, you’re eating dessert packed with vitamin A . That’s a far cry from the sugar-laden calorific leche flan… and for only P35, it’s a pretty good deal.
So where can you find it?
It’s served in Caby’s Cabana – a quaint local restaurant sandwiched between two fast food giants in front of the city’s Plaza Quince Martires.
To the non-city dweller, Caby’s might be mistaken for a snooty fine dining resto because of its impressive exteriors. But, inside, the budget conscious pinoy will be right at home. With prices ranging from P50 to P135, the resto specializes in affordable rice meals which caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians. For tourists looking for local delicacies, Caby’s serves pinangat and Bicol express for only P65.
If you’re tired of looking at a menu, boasting of chicken cooked in two hundred different ways, then you’ll be greatly relieved to look at Caby’s food list. They have everything! From chefs salad for those in perpetual diet, to the tuna panga for the sea food lovers, and belly busters like crispy pata– your sense for variety will be catered to in a very satisfying manner.
And at night, when you simply want a few beers while sitting in a cozy couch, it’s also the place to go. They offer free pulutan for every second bucket of beer from 4 to 10 pm. they even have free wifi, so you can update your FB status while idly sitting in their veranda overlooking the park.
On Sunday, its barkada day…if you come in with your friends and order a minimum of P500 in food , you get a free pitcher of red tea!
At present, they have included a selection of hot and cold coffees and fresh fruit shakes for the discriminating yuppies.
I have tasted their mango lychee shake, and…it’s highly recommended!
Caby’s Cabana opened for business in 2005 and is owned by the Cabral siblings – a well known family in naga who has also other businesses including the Starview hotel adjacent to the restaurant.
“although Naga is saturated with different restaurants, both local and national, we try to compete by offering the customer a fine dining experience which is very friendly on the pockets…” says Marlon Niea, Caby’s Marketing officer.
