After Facing Backlash, Ogie Diaz Tries the Diwata Pares Overload
OGIE DIAZ – The talent manager tried the ‘Diwata Pares Overload’ following backlash he received after commenting on the quality of the food at a stall run by internet personality Deo Balbuena, known as Diwata.
On April 24, Ogie Diaz shared feedback from his friends about their meal at Diwata’s eatery, noting that the food was not up to par. Ogie mentioned that he asked about it because the restaurant had become popular online, with comments mentioning that the food, especially the pares, wasn’t good. So, he asked a friend who had eaten there, who said that the food didn’t agree with his tastes.
Diwata, unfazed by the criticism, stated that he wasn’t concerned about Ogie’s views and emphasized that customers are free to eat elsewhere if they don’t like his food. “Wala akong pakialam sa sinasabi nila, tulad niyang sinasabi ko kung hindi niyo gusto ‘yung pagkain ko, mag scroll at pumunta sa ibang nagtitinda. Ang tinitinda ko kasi, hindi ko ‘yan pinipilit, kung hindi mo gusto, marami namang kainan,” Diwata responded.
Additionally, Diwata remarked, “Yung sinasabi nila na hindi pasok sa panlasa, edi humanap ka ng pasok sa panlasa, problema ba ‘yon?”
In his vlog, Ogie clarified that his intention wasn’t to criticize but to offer constructive feedback that could help Diwata enhance his service. To further address the situation, Ogie spent 2,000 pesos to try both the Diwata Pares Overload and Diwata’s fried chicken himself. He found both dishes to be reasonably good considering their price. “Okay naman… hindi ganoon ka-fabulous pero okay na for 100 pesos,” Ogie commented. “Kasama ‘yung rice? Unli ‘yung rice?” He added: “For 100 pesos, hindi na masama.”
Nevertheless, Ogie acknowledged that taste is subjective, and others might feel differently about Diwata’s offerings. “Sa panlasa ko, okay ‘yon kung 100 [pesos]. Diyos ko, sa 100 pesos huwag nang maarte ‘yung iba,” he concluded.
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