Balong

Balong is a scenic spot with potential, but a recent visit highlights several areas for improvement. The beautiful lakeside setting and views of the surrounding hills are impressive, offering beautiful view & a peaceful atmosphere. However, the venue seems to struggle with managing crowds. Safety is a significant concern. The high areas and stairs lack railings, posing a risk, especially for the numerous small children present. This is a critical issue that needs immediate attention. On-site facilities are insufficient for the number of visitors. There are not enough toilets to accommodate the crowds. Expanding these to at least 3-5 stalls per gender would greatly improve the visitor experience. Operational management could be better. The space is too crowded. Seating and parking areas should be expanded, and new attractions should be introduced to better distribute visitors. The narrow access road and high volume of traffic suggest a need for dedicated traffic management, perhaps with assistance from local residents. The area in front is also full with touting sellers, which detracts from the overall appeal. Relocating these people to designated kiosks would create a more organized and welcoming entrance. While the location has natural beauty, addressing these logistical and safety issues is essential for a truly positive visitor experience.

fee entry 20k/person (for discount fnb inside) price fnb still affordable food rate 1. The appearance of the fried food is very different from the original. Please give a price that matches the picture so it doesn't look fake. 3/10 2. very few breakfast and drink options. 5/10 3. long black ice too watery, green tea ice too watery place rate 1. The scenery is very cool and green, very pleasant to look at. 10/10 2. big place and good view 3. Don't open too early, if the place is still wet or dirty, the employees will look unprofessional. 4/10 4. lots of flies and mosquitoes 7/10 5. the toilet is dirty and the key is loose 5/10 6. Popotoan employees (photographers) are not selling well, please improve your public speaking 7. please add speakers for relaxing songs 8. not suitable for the elderly because of the many stairs

Good place for hanging out with friends, but not family friendly. Don’t go during weekend or peak hours, the place could be so crowded with people and photo spots are filled with people

The scene was awesome! Yet, it should improve the food and its cleanliness.

The view very great but not recommended to go while holiday since it will very full and they don’t manage the seats quite well. But maybe if not holiday it will be very nice place to spent time since they have tent even limited. Another things is the cleanliness that need to be concerned and maintain. But overall good to visit…

Very beautiful place to visit and great staff. Huge parking lot. You can take a group picture ini 4 spots with mountain and lake backgrounds. But need improvement in food quality 🙏🏼

The hills and water scenery are very beautiful and comforting. You can rent an ATV here and pay for the local photographer to take a foto, that's very beautiful. The menu in restaurants is worth it to try and the taste is delicious, you need to try the beverage: Manis Kayas which is so good and refreshing.

I don't think this is the right restaurant for those looking for good food, except for the lake view and the sheer number of people sitting around the dining tables.