Above Sea Level Seafood Restaurant

Maginhawa street in Teacher’s Village has a solid reputation of being a center for cheap, interesting eats. The dormitories and apartments nearby create the perfect market for the food parks and restaurants that the area is now known for. Of the many restaurants that can be found all along the street, Above Sea Level caught our attention thanks to its particular food offerings.

- Jewel Sta. Ana

Above Sea Level started as a simple kiosk at The Yard Underground in Pasig. With its appetizing food and affordable price, their giant butterfly squid made its way to the hearts and stomachs of food park goers, and eventually created a buzz in social media. From the initial six food park stalls, the seafood restaurant has now grown into a franchise, and has opened its first standalone branch inside Teacher’s Village.

Seafood lovers Polsan Pangindian and Rowena Baldonado personally created the menu for the restaurant. Before they came up with the signature dish that has been popping up on social media, the couple invested a lot of their time and effort experimenting with squid. It’s the perfect candidate for a quick meal--easily available, delicious, and quick to prepare and cook. So when the two saw the clamor of people for fresh yet affordable seafood dishes, they decided to stick with their concept, expand their offerings, and make everything good for sharing.