tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149225922024-03-10T14:48:48.007+08:00Pepe SamsonDance. Drink. Travel. Eat. Repeat.Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.comBlogger589125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-55911735907504504372023-06-30T12:15:00.004+08:002023-06-30T12:15:54.453+08:00Cha Cha's Boracay: My Top 10 Picks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QUqhEsv6OeHTvJLaL12Sl7L2VF7t6Zb_o8SFzkd0jRj7EbpwGq882ZSSjPHYLrgxkRqR-xH-uus6XhLwIA1cfh-v6IKNZR4s8fPkXF_MBCQRatkR_MoHYvg6WOzQoNFFmqEB-gAmYLAWZbk_LOQqICcusNKPE9YSGN34V031Soa_cXj5oxYd/s1500/Chachas-Boracay-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QUqhEsv6OeHTvJLaL12Sl7L2VF7t6Zb_o8SFzkd0jRj7EbpwGq882ZSSjPHYLrgxkRqR-xH-uus6XhLwIA1cfh-v6IKNZR4s8fPkXF_MBCQRatkR_MoHYvg6WOzQoNFFmqEB-gAmYLAWZbk_LOQqICcusNKPE9YSGN34V031Soa_cXj5oxYd/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-review.jpg" width="675"/></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Cha Cha’s</b> is <b>COAST Boracay’s all-day dining outlet</b> and a staple in any of my Boracay trips. This modern-chic restaurant draws the beach crowds in not only with its strikingly gorgeous interiors, but also with its delicious offerings and tropical handcrafted drinks. It’s certainly <b>not-to-be-missed in the Boracay dining scene</b>, with its well-curated menu, unmatched ambience, and amazing service.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I’ve been to Cha Cha’s countless times, so below I have listed down my <b>top 10 favorite dishes</b>. The next time you pass by this gorgeous restaurant in Station 2, don’t be shy—grab a table and be prepared for a fun gastronomic experience. Which of these have you tried? What else can you recommend? Let me know in the comments section!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1 | Baked Garlic Cheese and Butter Scallops</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejR8EDEcnwIDJ4kanCEXXpPRZ9nzvKTqIJx22hkmftkIl4JcFjhx-aiQohHuKtEENRVijnkZGDlQHPaGnC7peKMGAK5pTHL4AjoecVTydthPO7GrrBOyyUkhxPLL0ZuFxlVKU_jajsokNKvYmghQHnU3st9EPTTLvNyh19VFnSiq-xdykOVcI/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejR8EDEcnwIDJ4kanCEXXpPRZ9nzvKTqIJx22hkmftkIl4JcFjhx-aiQohHuKtEENRVijnkZGDlQHPaGnC7peKMGAK5pTHL4AjoecVTydthPO7GrrBOyyUkhxPLL0ZuFxlVKU_jajsokNKvYmghQHnU3st9EPTTLvNyh19VFnSiq-xdykOVcI/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">We Pinoys are used to eating delicious shellfish, but some people don’t have easy access to the best and freshest ones. We met a Westerner friend who hadn’t tried scallops, but we had turned her into a fan with this dish at Cha Cha’s. And why wouldn’t she be? This dish is savory, creamy, and addicting—a must when visiting the restaurant. They’re also baked so anyone who is anxious about the texture can definitely enjoy them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2 | Pork Belly Dinakdakan</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO6xE6ldvUD9te6oKZvHg-0kO8F9oq-gyiSJn2qjXGp9AJ_HlfsKnZYJKC0_h35xiVyLH1drMpzWaQb1hlvYToj2XfcWkausgpf9pM33yXt2FC3Q0ZlugJ6mXeyqDaCrKJxEZv6oLpyveWWI0bj7dY0i_R2F_FXJnsyBuieoJssMvK299t0jK/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTO6xE6ldvUD9te6oKZvHg-0kO8F9oq-gyiSJn2qjXGp9AJ_HlfsKnZYJKC0_h35xiVyLH1drMpzWaQb1hlvYToj2XfcWkausgpf9pM33yXt2FC3Q0ZlugJ6mXeyqDaCrKJxEZv6oLpyveWWI0bj7dY0i_R2F_FXJnsyBuieoJssMvK299t0jK/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I don’t even have to order the Pork Belly Dinakdakan because every time I’m at Cha Cha’s. somebody else always gets it for the table. We love it—crispy, smoky pork belly enveloped in a creamy sauce made slightly tart with sinamak vinegar, topped with chopped onions and chili. It’s a simple dish that’s actually, I’d say, difficult to perfect. Make sure you order beers as it’s the best pairing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3 | Ube Champorado</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0H_bVig4V4qzd9aOlb4EiWm_VrDkZsLYKLVNUoJUOHJoly8ch6q2y3Okez3IA1X2Oz32GU3G-vVMLdjMiM_CXDuhR3an0zYJnNCtnV-v0AHatFEvna7vNToXyDDGMcvjL1xXiaNcMCXCpk_jRY9JBVwV9GgbjoQW1o_NVzrXdNNwdW7tQENRi/s1010/Chachas-Boracay-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0H_bVig4V4qzd9aOlb4EiWm_VrDkZsLYKLVNUoJUOHJoly8ch6q2y3Okez3IA1X2Oz32GU3G-vVMLdjMiM_CXDuhR3an0zYJnNCtnV-v0AHatFEvna7vNToXyDDGMcvjL1xXiaNcMCXCpk_jRY9JBVwV9GgbjoQW1o_NVzrXdNNwdW7tQENRi/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">If there’s a dish that anyone would immediately associate with Cha Cha’s, it’s probably the Ube Champorado. Many have tried to copy and replicate, but the original remains to be the best. The traditional Filipino chocolate porridge was made with ube (purple yam) instead, lending it a slight earthiness, but it’s still served with the typical accompaniments—condensed milk and fried fish. Yes, fish. Foreigner friends, trust me! This salty-sweet combo works.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4 | Sweet Prawn Som Tam</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HWuOjPRa2VfU9BKCS73G0YQ8tuC2aTtZLnUO4SXXaT9As2zG0LiemOo1gFn2wLBOPc1egWrZ4jan2cymUtMKTxaT7IRiUx_5OeX-gMxsRfMUydu1MmRFI2hw_ZW6fQuJMSnn-TAVQR9d2XMFOEDo1kVGlzQWpMN3m46AX895nM1wcsqYuX8J/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HWuOjPRa2VfU9BKCS73G0YQ8tuC2aTtZLnUO4SXXaT9As2zG0LiemOo1gFn2wLBOPc1egWrZ4jan2cymUtMKTxaT7IRiUx_5OeX-gMxsRfMUydu1MmRFI2hw_ZW6fQuJMSnn-TAVQR9d2XMFOEDo1kVGlzQWpMN3m46AX895nM1wcsqYuX8J/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I always enjoy those pops of flavor from little dried shrimps in traditional som tam, but trust Chef Kalel to spruce that up a little by giving us chopped prawns on top of this tasty Thai salad. The result is additional texture and sweetness (although less “funky”) on top of a spicy mix of long beans, green papaya, cucumber, tomatoes, fried shallots, and herbs. The fish sauce-citrus dressing is delicious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5 | Char-Grilled Calamari Salad</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED7iYoARhFqkXD_ku3R1gRVb4h_YOs86Cgi6i1cZzGvtrbuqc951is1I61pQeRA1qjlX5MyRHNy2lFa-WBUPgyvxKhiLIP-tZbG8u1n5kgOuePtV7gHyUvyhABElhKH-AZWcX7Jl_XGwJW-G-aJzUra1LcNOTyvJppp-WyZSCx5jjQGyKtDB3/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiED7iYoARhFqkXD_ku3R1gRVb4h_YOs86Cgi6i1cZzGvtrbuqc951is1I61pQeRA1qjlX5MyRHNy2lFa-WBUPgyvxKhiLIP-tZbG8u1n5kgOuePtV7gHyUvyhABElhKH-AZWcX7Jl_XGwJW-G-aJzUra1LcNOTyvJppp-WyZSCx5jjQGyKtDB3/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I love a good salad, and this dish is another inspiration from a Thai staple. Instead of using boiled squid, this salad comes topped with fried calamari—definitely a good choice if you’re not a fan of the former. I just love how it’s sweet, salty, sour, and spicy all at the same time, and if you’re ordering a bunch of one-dimensional dishes, this one is good to have on the table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">6 | Winner Winner Fried Chicken</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4bTKuSipqEI_QWCAOs0H3WyZb50a5Q2lanSzLE8sgx4sP_h_tavo1G8PHgK4a_qoRUN2GJ3Kaa9rWxYpsxu0PjycfTyd3-bF4BYR1KHvucvy9cZwY3Q8Y4aSoIAhZJ3WsEPbE1zMAF2u7LcVtg2AdrRWxZi_G2CnUdkR-q1v100A5mX5kJ2y/s1011/Chachas-Boracay-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4bTKuSipqEI_QWCAOs0H3WyZb50a5Q2lanSzLE8sgx4sP_h_tavo1G8PHgK4a_qoRUN2GJ3Kaa9rWxYpsxu0PjycfTyd3-bF4BYR1KHvucvy9cZwY3Q8Y4aSoIAhZJ3WsEPbE1zMAF2u7LcVtg2AdrRWxZi_G2CnUdkR-q1v100A5mX5kJ2y/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Who doesn’t love fried chicken? The Winner Winner Fried Chicken is actually a crowd favorite at Providore in BGC and Raintree Restaurants brought it to Boracay. Forget your diet for a moment and order this basket of juicy fried chicken with crispy skin, served with fries, white gravy and chili honey. This chicken also has a sandwich version, with the boneless chicken and Asian slaw crammed between a buttery Brioche bun. Delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7 | Cold Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5jkIPoNTYBVZYsefBAJvSsizzN4oLSB43P9J-ekpPZofimb6SaTzM7XxSxr3DVJ4202xQnYLCeiD0IZnhKG0CL763JKu63qI-l7bEIhCnuONLMogzT6iyLBOqY8eiOVPHtNfG_pQoAo-PkHDvlY0owgXH_OFEDThjZFhuOeXlb05XzRGqfZ-/s1029/Chachas-Boracay-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1029" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5jkIPoNTYBVZYsefBAJvSsizzN4oLSB43P9J-ekpPZofimb6SaTzM7XxSxr3DVJ4202xQnYLCeiD0IZnhKG0CL763JKu63qI-l7bEIhCnuONLMogzT6iyLBOqY8eiOVPHtNfG_pQoAo-PkHDvlY0owgXH_OFEDThjZFhuOeXlb05XzRGqfZ-/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">For something light, fresh, and healthy, get the Cold Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl filled with chunks of fresh tuna and salmon, cucumber, avocado, ikura, and nori on top of steamed rice. It’s definitely filling sans the guilt since most of the toppings are actually good for you! Of course, feel free to pretend that you’re in a Hawaiian beach instead of Boracay while polishing off this bowl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">8 | Cha Cha’s Cold Seafood Platter</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsYqA2NdwFRpUw8T-kviU1X_-dIN5y_LzJ3NCVAR8b3agtBZA9JuOqNNOpqJetfWLy1ouoFAoKnBLsLpaTpT1Bae4c1rVkQxJ4ix6ktJqoCwSPXwwXpZhqsWG7UPm9WxOU1P01gWw-9CW5TBSOM-SK2ckxltG0hhSMoQGlQm2VMaxAamu6Ig4/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGsYqA2NdwFRpUw8T-kviU1X_-dIN5y_LzJ3NCVAR8b3agtBZA9JuOqNNOpqJetfWLy1ouoFAoKnBLsLpaTpT1Bae4c1rVkQxJ4ix6ktJqoCwSPXwwXpZhqsWG7UPm9WxOU1P01gWw-9CW5TBSOM-SK2ckxltG0hhSMoQGlQm2VMaxAamu6Ig4/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">For a taste of assorted fresh seafood, the Cold Seafood Platter is a must-try. This dish is something you’d want to order if you want to feel a little luxurious while lounging by the beach. This indulgent set has blue swimmer crabs, poke, ceviche, clams, mussels, and shrimp cocktail, served with spiced mignonette, tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and citrus. Order a round of beers for everyone, or some Aperol Spritz!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">9 | Chicken Whole Grain Bowl</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UXH9TxaAP0LfR9IdrgjLse4ErMokxblPbQ342fkrEUK07B7QdwG5itQe25EJqxelBe0_t0ItW55CB3F8yOfxerB20XFlBL2EaFrLX3aZCOEH_2X_1cWoEFtb1Kk1jGqNrJarT7z7kO7k40CbenHYliMeQoaDL8nxjnJ5TZv82CMUgd80uvb9/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UXH9TxaAP0LfR9IdrgjLse4ErMokxblPbQ342fkrEUK07B7QdwG5itQe25EJqxelBe0_t0ItW55CB3F8yOfxerB20XFlBL2EaFrLX3aZCOEH_2X_1cWoEFtb1Kk1jGqNrJarT7z7kO7k40CbenHYliMeQoaDL8nxjnJ5TZv82CMUgd80uvb9/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I love how varied Cha Cha’s menu is, and that includes healthier options for those who still want to watch their food intake while on vacation. I was in such a phase for some time and I ordered the Chicken Whole Grain Bowl—grilled chicken on top of brown rice, chickpeas, edamame, grilled veggies, and hummus. Healthy but—no, make that “and”—delicious!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">10 | Stone Fired Pizza</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkroEsy4sX7n_hslmaSMnuA6kmNtg1xXKE5LGm1CN4CKhs_OCPpCyxE5FU4WFeggVbft-mg71yKHZW8mCCPO99dE3eMvasHHLT1vTLLP6YM0JFtmG3-MyyahUKVU_k4BnkREkjmQTh42_aFhJczbIJgDt2jydCys3AvN6na0z_IXQqj-bMlsI/s1012/Chachas-Boracay-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwkroEsy4sX7n_hslmaSMnuA6kmNtg1xXKE5LGm1CN4CKhs_OCPpCyxE5FU4WFeggVbft-mg71yKHZW8mCCPO99dE3eMvasHHLT1vTLLP6YM0JFtmG3-MyyahUKVU_k4BnkREkjmQTh42_aFhJczbIJgDt2jydCys3AvN6na0z_IXQqj-bMlsI/s16000/Chachas-Boracay-5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">We love Cha Cha’s pizzas! Some of our favorites are the Roasted Tomato Margherita, All Meat, and Garlic Shrimp Scampi. Pizza is one of my comfort food and it’s perfect whether for lunch, dinner, or a sundown session.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Have you dined at Cha Cha's? What are your favorites?</span></b></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-77950115470679495572023-06-16T02:18:00.008+08:002023-06-16T02:18:39.049+08:00My Country House Tagaytay Gives You Endless Reasons to Overindulge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFH9qMhVW9ySOToUKjfj9_GBp8gQUV_MLGAuW7sXwZUDvWJL4uKRTVwYy4hEFqMuL15osrMf2saYBhXBnfsDpXTsIK5tuiCx0HdKCSu3f1J5E8vBtdADn5anXOGQzU1OdCB5oC82mLdGbI3_uZypGzUIUnC2O5hcZ8rcTVsZWvsPG0dJTcw/s1500/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-Review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnFH9qMhVW9ySOToUKjfj9_GBp8gQUV_MLGAuW7sXwZUDvWJL4uKRTVwYy4hEFqMuL15osrMf2saYBhXBnfsDpXTsIK5tuiCx0HdKCSu3f1J5E8vBtdADn5anXOGQzU1OdCB5oC82mLdGbI3_uZypGzUIUnC2O5hcZ8rcTVsZWvsPG0dJTcw/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-Review.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">There’s nothing like a restaurant that conjures flashbacks of Sunday feasts at your Lola’s fancy home—and if you’re looking for such a place just two hours away from Manila, look no further than the newly opened <b>My Country House </b>in <b>Tagaytay</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJeqcJzf5K4WGHcOw4U0ffy7cnaSgy3WdNom7kHr5_mblOGKrMRIop16KiVga2nGrR9xtSZR93W_ufAN9DIsYVt2y0K7KMS8whIsZTOkGwpH4RjfnOVoF3Q6xNNBsonR_WUyFwpOntnWOZl2HN4pYHbKlgJVmpdDh0EBZrD31YvCpuJSN9g/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJeqcJzf5K4WGHcOw4U0ffy7cnaSgy3WdNom7kHr5_mblOGKrMRIop16KiVga2nGrR9xtSZR93W_ufAN9DIsYVt2y0K7KMS8whIsZTOkGwpH4RjfnOVoF3Q6xNNBsonR_WUyFwpOntnWOZl2HN4pYHbKlgJVmpdDh0EBZrD31YvCpuJSN9g/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-14.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This <b>resthouse-turned-restaurant</b> evokes memories of weekend visits to that relative who always overprepares. Yes, that one who whips out her great-grandparents’ tastiest dishes with the best-kept recipes; that one who makes sure everyone has a great time—with our without a reason to celebrate. The vibe at My Country House is exactly that, with its huge al fresco set up adorned with rustic furniture and overlooking the spacious garden, and a bar that simply begs you to overstay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsz3tkJ5MxHitPiNw-uJTiuVWpUnJxR8mqFf1JXYGLeq9ZX7L0bOx53pEBN2FpJMTyNZOdrsQykrWty0-zW_9p9oPLGUbAzdgwwj6OPwOt3bZhZkgc0YxOBzFpqDjDBvFiHxtQmRnCt7efIObzCyWSwi-bplLYVUsherFY0-XjR3LWny-RQ/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJsz3tkJ5MxHitPiNw-uJTiuVWpUnJxR8mqFf1JXYGLeq9ZX7L0bOx53pEBN2FpJMTyNZOdrsQykrWty0-zW_9p9oPLGUbAzdgwwj6OPwOt3bZhZkgc0YxOBzFpqDjDBvFiHxtQmRnCt7efIObzCyWSwi-bplLYVUsherFY0-XjR3LWny-RQ/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-5.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDqY7uVkS2FnaM25_VmETrWYQYBn03YLCJQChtn5LcVLT3_EOMB7SfEZigceQ-bM35KUyhRtRrxfyndZB4mx40gzWHq2lcsPEfySt7hhGxUeFgJo4p0nAgk5cLwdfFWZ1hSMPUMGb8As5ifzxU0n9A3Lxq4PFbOzUG27c461ZYg458Rtsg/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVDqY7uVkS2FnaM25_VmETrWYQYBn03YLCJQChtn5LcVLT3_EOMB7SfEZigceQ-bM35KUyhRtRrxfyndZB4mx40gzWHq2lcsPEfySt7hhGxUeFgJo4p0nAgk5cLwdfFWZ1hSMPUMGb8As5ifzxU0n9A3Lxq4PFbOzUG27c461ZYg458Rtsg/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-6.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmDJgEsF1wxk9sxOGAykoeqHnTrmPfla1s2u_sxqPykqdMbgF9DQSYz-4lHVGQuxxvofADV0coYAi5hlnW6e-PpO2yLgQ03NaLrlb8CLaKj8jTAFjFOlPgvE8Vr_cEclvUtO_h_7ewm1dPHigLT2sJFd5UXPVplonryIwiUK2N1SPB3ncxA/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmDJgEsF1wxk9sxOGAykoeqHnTrmPfla1s2u_sxqPykqdMbgF9DQSYz-4lHVGQuxxvofADV0coYAi5hlnW6e-PpO2yLgQ03NaLrlb8CLaKj8jTAFjFOlPgvE8Vr_cEclvUtO_h_7ewm1dPHigLT2sJFd5UXPVplonryIwiUK2N1SPB3ncxA/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-4.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Executive chef <b>Arnold Gozon</b> was tasked with translating this ambiance into the food. As such, <b>heritage cuisine</b> is the star here—a mix of Spanish and Filipino. Dishes that arouse a sense of celebration. Dishes that are meant to be shared—which is perfect, as most Tagaytay trotters are families or groups of friends, anyway.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kwc-UdYaqEy21QFMqSdrRkQnKJxC1HeVKPSkEloP68nYWGAZ4U7dvfYPpZZOUO-xfV2Y_StWSSrgkjkz9vdFw-FFqZg1z01FXZkH8AvsTvzlmO4dp-LlP6a0eaajP9GY6pa6fjocibJ09dh_tBRwDaukO9kRkxUCO78AOPd5o3WbnOGAog/s900/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Kwc-UdYaqEy21QFMqSdrRkQnKJxC1HeVKPSkEloP68nYWGAZ4U7dvfYPpZZOUO-xfV2Y_StWSSrgkjkz9vdFw-FFqZg1z01FXZkH8AvsTvzlmO4dp-LlP6a0eaajP9GY6pa6fjocibJ09dh_tBRwDaukO9kRkxUCO78AOPd5o3WbnOGAog/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-16.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The starters are sure to delight and excite you for the main attractions. I love the <b>Seared Foie Gras Canapes</b>—sourdough crisps topped with duck liver, served with fig jam, pineapple preserves, and sweet apple Calvados relish. Sweet, salty, and a bunch of different textures! If you like beets, order the <b>Beets and Burrata</b>—it’s another smorgasbord of flavors and textures: sweetness and earthiness from roasted beets, tartness from <i>dalandan </i>bits, saltiness and creaminess from <i>burrata</i>. Fresh herbs and roasted pistachios add pops to each mouthful.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvK8VQcYEguv4EKohihuexfaAP4heu6VFp6uNlt_saan6KW1ui7rLNne9cKPgGHC6F-oW-g3pjhtnfFvc6GkGUuguP7iKlTHX1En0wIm5SZgjybRI6CembTBCVGzAJ6FXKMAdZ9CwIDdtz2yM20-UsE1Okz0vnp19SpDynXCbEXD_QEvlQ/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLHvK8VQcYEguv4EKohihuexfaAP4heu6VFp6uNlt_saan6KW1ui7rLNne9cKPgGHC6F-oW-g3pjhtnfFvc6GkGUuguP7iKlTHX1En0wIm5SZgjybRI6CembTBCVGzAJ6FXKMAdZ9CwIDdtz2yM20-UsE1Okz0vnp19SpDynXCbEXD_QEvlQ/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-2.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For something more straightforward, the <b>Cheese Gougères</b> are a great choice—cheese puffs filled with parmesan, basil, and cream cheese. Of course, since My Country House serves fresh produce from their own garden, better get some salads as well. Here, salads are taken to a new level, like the <b>Miso Bagna Cauda</b>, which is deconstructed (fresh vegetables with a miso butter anchovy fondue) and the delicious <b>Kale and Romaine Caesar Salad</b>, meticulously prepared tableside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7-OKDThfRPpzscUVl1hTejVciWF9X9RAWvI8qRvkx1pSXEPGbj4jMVKuHbwhDyrmz2ptbEO1CL9S2atFxd1p_JTRlFcYh5VUMF-cjX2qZLFOlgUFPTgHxk8GPD2dVy7Z9AXP0ZNXOJarKzRC7DsoVAgT5qLZ1Ih1oVWiLiy-MuaPApLRxA/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7-OKDThfRPpzscUVl1hTejVciWF9X9RAWvI8qRvkx1pSXEPGbj4jMVKuHbwhDyrmz2ptbEO1CL9S2atFxd1p_JTRlFcYh5VUMF-cjX2qZLFOlgUFPTgHxk8GPD2dVy7Z9AXP0ZNXOJarKzRC7DsoVAgT5qLZ1Ih1oVWiLiy-MuaPApLRxA/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-12.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ehJODy30U9iNdst5_0IC740eGYr5iq6wDwqTd4eegOqTmmGXur6qIek6dfN5qcZOO3MpbFAksRMbKukScEFAqX6MZZA1ATCC1tJNmrHKEv281gUNH1HmiNnl9ReniEmxESligewlrhAZV3h9zkRPejvLiXnnjIn6QYDYvJkBis4-bcuXyw/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ehJODy30U9iNdst5_0IC740eGYr5iq6wDwqTd4eegOqTmmGXur6qIek6dfN5qcZOO3MpbFAksRMbKukScEFAqX6MZZA1ATCC1tJNmrHKEv281gUNH1HmiNnl9ReniEmxESligewlrhAZV3h9zkRPejvLiXnnjIn6QYDYvJkBis4-bcuXyw/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-11.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Whether you’re celebrating something important or simply trekking down to Tagaytay, you must order the festive <b>Chicken Relleno</b>—sliced half chicken stuffed with olives, pimiento, and spiced sausage. It’s delicious, and the meat was juicy too! It goes really well with the <b>Saffron Seafood Paella</b> that comes loaded with prawns, mussels, and squid, alongside peppers, French beans, and chorizo. The rice itself has a strong seafood flavor that I love!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1sN-lsh0rkhPdZWCKkWxKZ_-rRdxDjASRGoMxhmQQ7NWDagR53k1wBEKW9w3L45wuU4_kC4J2iCKUuyrur4CDwnZZaRezjSlWLeIr_kZJ2s-LsncTAYzNPbp5Tlpz1T-0jHezQ29xVPOJ27-XSRq3pe1Zrl-yBKNuJukGXUuttpo067_rQ/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR1sN-lsh0rkhPdZWCKkWxKZ_-rRdxDjASRGoMxhmQQ7NWDagR53k1wBEKW9w3L45wuU4_kC4J2iCKUuyrur4CDwnZZaRezjSlWLeIr_kZJ2s-LsncTAYzNPbp5Tlpz1T-0jHezQ29xVPOJ27-XSRq3pe1Zrl-yBKNuJukGXUuttpo067_rQ/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-10.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Perhaps the highlight of our meal was when chef Arnold brought out a whole <b>Cochinillo</b>, which I highly recommend that you pre-order especially for celebrations. It’s one of the best <i>cochis </i>I’ve had—the skin was really crispy and thin, and the meat was bursting with flavorful juices, with or without the housemade liver sauce. I wanted to eat only the healthier dishes but I couldn’t resist this suckling pig!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzWhJ0rR9GrZ-UnOEqMxsCit9dH4L2CkNH-1vqCJ6rlb9G8yoRWsTreqdtjxKsnoqxt4pYG5t_KY3yy8SqWUsZurUyqxN3k43_3XcPxBBEM2w52fd8bIU1FuVuJaydiS3LZWfnGM0x60H0s4KLiyBAxJlQ5aVYhygaQSs9CaG5WU5jpdOEQ/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQzWhJ0rR9GrZ-UnOEqMxsCit9dH4L2CkNH-1vqCJ6rlb9G8yoRWsTreqdtjxKsnoqxt4pYG5t_KY3yy8SqWUsZurUyqxN3k43_3XcPxBBEM2w52fd8bIU1FuVuJaydiS3LZWfnGM0x60H0s4KLiyBAxJlQ5aVYhygaQSs9CaG5WU5jpdOEQ/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-1.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Another highlight was the <b>Steak to Share</b>, an 800-gram 21-day dry-aged bone-in US Angus rib-eye steak that comes with garlic <i>confit</i>, potato gratin, creamed spinach, mashed potato, and a choice of two sauces (tarragon <i>bearnaise</i>, merlot bordelaise, or mushroom gravy). 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I really enjoyed the <b>Si Sir</b>—a concoction of gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, cacao powder, and chocolate-orange bitters, like a chocolate Negroni—but I would also order the <b>The Booster</b> smoothie anytime: blueberries, bananas, strawberries, matcha, coconut milk, whey protein, and honey. Other must-tries include the <b>Langkasuy</b> (jackfruit, toasted cashews, tres leches), <b>Cabana No. 8</b> (rum, cinnamon, toasted pineapple, mint, Thai basil, lime) and the <b>Sangria Rojo</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywnlBz-9TAObQ78AFzxJiEq_zaKmNLbIH_aQX1r62TBzPyuh-tASMotgLvaNfo840lrk8qlNX_HnPrF5EqEMjLaAVetqQukTbJw8Wycj5feDRS8QMkeNpJrXoHPkOlx3GMi_ne07P5GvcED_OtT6FEx0FXCdWrSGDag6gadPPGKsYaJ_D6g/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywnlBz-9TAObQ78AFzxJiEq_zaKmNLbIH_aQX1r62TBzPyuh-tASMotgLvaNfo840lrk8qlNX_HnPrF5EqEMjLaAVetqQukTbJw8Wycj5feDRS8QMkeNpJrXoHPkOlx3GMi_ne07P5GvcED_OtT6FEx0FXCdWrSGDag6gadPPGKsYaJ_D6g/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-9.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyTCxg4a9Hi8EyAsvET47fFsIt2jTkKoH5x3GG9a5LudVhHy5zN9lXtftJauTUneIi4U4aTBGOEU9go-EuhFWDOa1XffAnHg0yyWBhxo-segxYQOOslzT_e9sd3CxDx9GbQaWPFp8UGVL0t4I2xF_V9SM7sALXG47R0uak35XdsL2cPtDwQ/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyTCxg4a9Hi8EyAsvET47fFsIt2jTkKoH5x3GG9a5LudVhHy5zN9lXtftJauTUneIi4U4aTBGOEU9go-EuhFWDOa1XffAnHg0yyWBhxo-segxYQOOslzT_e9sd3CxDx9GbQaWPFp8UGVL0t4I2xF_V9SM7sALXG47R0uak35XdsL2cPtDwQ/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-7.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For desserts, try the <b>Classic Dark Chocolate & Pistachio Soufflé</b>, <b>Canonigo</b>, and <b>Tropical Fresh Fruit Bowl</b>—all are good and are sure to end your meal on a delightful note.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h6I1R1T6AF9HpcFr-DA5PmhxPH0LBmoHaZl1iCKiQ9yqd4U-AYLDAlmBZBdOHkqjK-GaWD1vISwMJJha8yPQ3DmVx-5cA9sxQ1GTkA1tY5Etesq-Nm0l6Muh7vpKMLnYxPPRS7uRAfrEUu2onlYyy-jfVC6O6w9AQJZJo5RnZDIUnUwLOA/s675/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="My Country House Tagaytay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-h6I1R1T6AF9HpcFr-DA5PmhxPH0LBmoHaZl1iCKiQ9yqd4U-AYLDAlmBZBdOHkqjK-GaWD1vISwMJJha8yPQ3DmVx-5cA9sxQ1GTkA1tY5Etesq-Nm0l6Muh7vpKMLnYxPPRS7uRAfrEUu2onlYyy-jfVC6O6w9AQJZJo5RnZDIUnUwLOA/s16000/My-Country-House-Tagaytay-8.jpg" title="My Country House Tagaytay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">With its delectable offerings and cozy ambiance, My Country House is sure to be Tagaytay’s next biggest dining destination. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Below, I have compiled a list of the best restaurants I’ve tried in Boracay. This isn’t meant to be a definitive list of the island’s top restaurants, but rather those worthy of checking out first, especially during a short trip. Whether you enjoy dining with candle lights, sitting on bar stools munching on burgers, or lazing around in tropical-inspired ambiences, these restaurants are definitely worth a try.</span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>1 | Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSozTca4xDlBBwiUR6DLu-aXfj9DrILxPQ5fEnzBSZRItshYSw5y8ukgcNGc4JEV3Y-HsRQ_B26FGRreQ9ladqmJUdx0TZdzvRaXOPUBRXQa4oK0bMY83xQCD0xQq4cnsMhc255yANOqQJkX_hiYRVEZ66kxS58EmFrUFUwMH58c_NQ2KfhQ/s675/Villa-Caemilla-Beach-Boutique-Hotel.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSozTca4xDlBBwiUR6DLu-aXfj9DrILxPQ5fEnzBSZRItshYSw5y8ukgcNGc4JEV3Y-HsRQ_B26FGRreQ9ladqmJUdx0TZdzvRaXOPUBRXQa4oK0bMY83xQCD0xQq4cnsMhc255yANOqQJkX_hiYRVEZ66kxS58EmFrUFUwMH58c_NQ2KfhQ/s16000/Villa-Caemilla-Beach-Boutique-Hotel.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For <b>a laid-back meal with a gorgeous beach view</b>, troop over to Villa Caemilla’s bar and restaurant in Station 3. Whether you’re looking for something light or in the mood to feast, there’s definitely something for you from their selection of international fare. I loved the <b>4-Cheese Pizza</b> and <b>Vegetarian Flatbread</b>—the pizzas are offered at half the price daily from 2PM to 6PM. Try the <b>Nachos, Beef Salpicao, Pork Sisig, </b>or <b>Bitterballen </b>(Dutch croquettes) with cocktails or beers, or get the <b>Vietnamese Spring Rolls</b> or <b>Thai Beef Salad</b> for something light and healthy. Dropping by for breakfast? Get <b>The Caemilla</b>, a croissant filled with bacon and scrambled eggs, with some potatoes on the side. Oh, and here's a discovery from a local friend: their <b>Bavarian Croissants</b> are to-die for (and always sold out)!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Highly recommended:</span> </span><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>4-Cheese Pizza, Vegetarian Flatbread, Nachos, Bitterballen, Chicken BBQ, Beef Salpicao, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Thai Beef Salad, Pork Sisig, The Caemilla (breakfast), Bavarian Croissant</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> Villa Caemilla, in my opinion, has the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;"> </span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">best cocktails in Boracay</b><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">. My top choices are the <b>La Lavanda</b> (lavender, citrus, gin), <b>Lavand Island</b>, <b>Smoky Negroni</b>, and <b>Clover Club</b>. They are also the only one (aside from the five-star resorts) that makes it a point to use the proper glassware for different cocktails. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="color: black; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2021/02/boracay-2021-villa-caemilla-beach-boutique-hotel.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Reasons to Stay at Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Station 3, Angol, Boracay Island</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div class="separator" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+63917-526-9449</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.villacaemilla.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/villacaemilla/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/villa_caemilla" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></i></div></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: PhP500 up</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>2 | Azure Beach Club</b></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzOgaqE5C47zv38E7LxQ34yJd1LruytCrLbiFqy2e62pFu_oUcSGNtjKIme5XtSxb_tzLrdAyKxuMGJ32o-kdlbcqmX8MKOpWSgRaXfWbhcqB4SyldrQ4_wBeY_peUrGcPphn/s675/Where-to-eat-in-Boracay-2021-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKzOgaqE5C47zv38E7LxQ34yJd1LruytCrLbiFqy2e62pFu_oUcSGNtjKIme5XtSxb_tzLrdAyKxuMGJ32o-kdlbcqmX8MKOpWSgRaXfWbhcqB4SyldrQ4_wBeY_peUrGcPphn/s16000/Where-to-eat-in-Boracay-2021-1.jpg" /></a><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Serving fresh seafood and Asian cuisine, Azure Beach Club is the perfect beachside spot in Station Zero. It's also where you can find <b>the best Indian food in the island</b>, in my opinion. The menu comprise a selection of seafood which diners can enjoy fresh, grilled, or baked. Or perhaps incorporated in one of the Asian dishes in the menu</span></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">—in a <i>tom yum goong</i>, for instance? Thai and Japanese fare are served, but with the head chef being Indian, you definitely must try the Indian offerings. I love the </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Prawn Biryani</b> topped with delicious cilantro pesto, the <b>Chicken Tandoori</b>, the <b>Vegetarian Samosa</b>, and the <b>Naan </b>made from a <i>tandoor </i>oven. Their <b>Matcha Lava Cake</b> is seriously mindblowing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><span face="gudea, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Prawn Biryani, Tandoori, Naan, Samosa, Matcha Lava Cake, Fresh Aklan Oysters, Mango Mojito, Azure G&T</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">On Saturdays </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">from 12 noon to 3 pm</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">, the restaurant </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">hosts a <b>Foam Party</b>, where guests can enjoy a lunch buffet of BBQ and Mexican food and play in the pool for 3 hours.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Azure Beach Club</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crimson Resort and Spa, </i></span><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Station Zero, Punta Bunga Beach, Boracay Island</i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+6336.669.5888</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://crimsonhotel.com/boracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/crimsonboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/crimsonboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP1,000 up/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>3 | Mosaic Latin American Grill</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQT4NZ6IkqXznRXtfyk_jvGcpbaOf3pJwDIprOgOIQNb6Z9DnK7cLfkfq1eq178CdRItkITx8JDTpSeRj3iLxaJZb3KLW1PTak43FQrHcj7HxFIHLsdm62sx5DTIWa9zCwD9FdimAyDqC8MZPp_SRbcSfYH_ruXiU3RnnUJHUesBaYy4lrfw/s675/Mosaic-Latin-American-Grill.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQT4NZ6IkqXznRXtfyk_jvGcpbaOf3pJwDIprOgOIQNb6Z9DnK7cLfkfq1eq178CdRItkITx8JDTpSeRj3iLxaJZb3KLW1PTak43FQrHcj7HxFIHLsdm62sx5DTIWa9zCwD9FdimAyDqC8MZPp_SRbcSfYH_ruXiU3RnnUJHUesBaYy4lrfw/s16000/Mosaic-Latin-American-Grill.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">With an exciting menu consisting of grilled meats, ceviches, and mouthwatering appetizers and desserts, Mosaic Latin American Grill (also at the Crimson Resort & Spa) is worth a special detour. Even if you're not staying at the resort, the restaurant is a must-visit, especially if you're looking for a place to celebrate with family, friends, or your better half over great food and drinks. Try the delicious </span><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tiradito Ahumado</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px;"> for starters, which are</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px;"> spicy, zesty, raw smoked shrimps topped with crispy sweet potato chips. Order a steak, of course</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">—I highly recommend the </span><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bolzico Rib Eye</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">, incredibly juicy and tender Argentinian Angus beef. Pair your meal with some wine for that fancy touch; the restaurant has an in-house sommelier to help you with your preferences.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span></span><b style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tiradito Ahumado, Pulpo, </b><b style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bolzico Rib Eye, </b><b style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Ravioli de Langosta al Estilo Chupe</b></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> Their steaks come with a choice of sauce and side</span><span style="background-color: transparent;">—ask if you can get all 4 sauce selections, but I highly recommend the aji amarillo. For the side dish, get the creamy and smooth mashed potato.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="color: black; line-height: normal;">Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2019/10/mosaic-latin-american-grill-crimson-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mosaic Latin American Grill in Boracay Elevates the Island's Dining Scene</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> <i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2019/09/crimson-resort-and-spa-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This Is The Life: Experiencing Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i>Mosaic Latin American Grill</i></b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crimson Resort and Spa, </i></span><i style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Station Zero, Punta Bunga Beach, Boracay Island</i></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+6336.669.5888</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://crimsonhotel.com/boracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/crimsonboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/crimsonboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP2,000 up/head</i></span></div><div><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: large;">4 | Cha Cha's Beach Cafe</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVQQqlr3jXnlyTEva7aJQT5L80jO3Gat86_YYHsqOcEM811LJ4IG_a0m5l28BFMS6BpSQfMBN4U8s4hjZ5-g9y7KTikGR6SXmwXBD9yhoXJCpug6fryU18AmUy1hLpI0853syGNLFz32ZvuZq3ATWIUI5_CNf85wr25h45HEstS4V_Tpo0g/s675/Chachas-Beach-Cafe.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVQQqlr3jXnlyTEva7aJQT5L80jO3Gat86_YYHsqOcEM811LJ4IG_a0m5l28BFMS6BpSQfMBN4U8s4hjZ5-g9y7KTikGR6SXmwXBD9yhoXJCpug6fryU18AmUy1hLpI0853syGNLFz32ZvuZq3ATWIUI5_CNf85wr25h45HEstS4V_Tpo0g/s16000/Chachas-Beach-Cafe.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">It's hard not to fall in love with <b>COAST's beachfront all-day dining restaurant</b>: <b>Cha Cha's</b>. The interiors are vibrant and striking, with an allure that makes it hard for passersby to resist dropping by for a bite or a drink. Pull up a chair by the bar and enjoy some cocktails or <b>watch the sunset from one of the beachside tables</b>. Eager to feast? The </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cold Seafood Platter</b>, filled with crab, clams, mussels, scallops, salmon poke, and tuna ceviche</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> is exquisite. Craving for local flavors? Try the <b>Pork Belly Dinakdakan,</b> which simply demands cusswords (and extra rice). Something healthy? Get the <b>Chicken Grain Bowl </b>which has delicious grilled chicken, feta, and herbs on top of brown rice. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">If you are looking for a unique breakfast buffet, you can have it here as well (</span><b style="color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">Ube Champorado</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px;"> anyone?).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cold Seafood Platter, Cold Spicy Salmon and Tuna Poke Bowl, Crispy Seafood Roll, Pork Belly Dinakdakan, Cheesy Baked Scallops, Chicken Grain Bowl, Carne Asada Tacos, Ube Champorado, Calamari Salad</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">Fan of their sister Manila restaurant, Providore? Great! You can find the </span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">Winner Winner Chicken Dinner</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> and </span><b style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;">Crispy Seafood Roll</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> here! </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="color: black; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Read also: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2017/04/best-of-the-coast-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Highlights of the Best of the Coast PH - Boracay</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i> <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2017/12/cha-chas-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3 Reasons Why Cha Cha's Boracay is the Perfect All-Day Spot</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cha Cha’s Beach Café</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">G/F, COAST Boracay, Station 2 Beach Front, Boracay Island</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://coastboracay.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.facebook.com/coastboracay" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://twitter.com/coastboracay" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/coastboracay" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP500 up/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: large;">5 | Rainbow Cafe and Lounge</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2634EgtGM8bhcRicMzcr4irdqdkgnjD0lKUno798S2nI8iYuUqyvaok0jS0mcrpKl5QqcMjSNgUkkBXT398Kauk089IVysVmsiqsMIppNMaKQDOZfhfZn2nUfG_0X4nlbP8vV_no_W2K8Gcm75ODOUtRxn2HbIMp7zpM9si_6Ij1rZJSyw/s675/Boracay-Eats-2023-Rainbow-Cafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix2634EgtGM8bhcRicMzcr4irdqdkgnjD0lKUno798S2nI8iYuUqyvaok0jS0mcrpKl5QqcMjSNgUkkBXT398Kauk089IVysVmsiqsMIppNMaKQDOZfhfZn2nUfG_0X4nlbP8vV_no_W2K8Gcm75ODOUtRxn2HbIMp7zpM9si_6Ij1rZJSyw/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023-Rainbow-Cafe.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“Comfort food” can be an easy route for restaurants that don’t know their identity, but at Rainbow Café and Lounge, I’d say that <b>Chef Adriel Villanueva</b> knows exactly what he wants to serve. His food is <b>comfort food done right</b>—no BS, no pretentiousness, no unnecessary reinventions. The <b>flavors are balanced and not cloying</b>; more often than not, people equate “comfort food” with greasy snacks and heaps of cheese sauces, but you’ll never find any of that here. Chef Adriel incorporates sweet, sour, salty, and spicy in a lot of his dishes—very much like Thai cuisine, LOVE—but his style demonstrates that any dish, whether it’s Filipino, European, or Chinese, can be like that. Truly a must-try when in the island.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Chinese Pork Belly, Seafood Aligue Pasta, Scallop and Mushroom Salpicao, Tapa Rice, Octopus Ceviche, Half Roast Chicken with Peri-Peri Sauce, Seafood Umami Pesto Pizza</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> The restaurant has drag shows every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday! Make sure you reserve a table as the place gets packed easily. They also have a lounge area where you can order coffee and cocktails.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Rainbow Café and Lounge</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Nigi Nigi Too, Station 2, Boracay Island</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://web.facebook.com/rainbow.cafe.lounge/?_rdc=1&_rdr" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/rainbow.cafe.lounge" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP400 up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>6 | Los Indios Bravos</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjc6Y3RH2zcEXYibXkUdq-2ZAd87u4nTuycKCtJFDHKPh4HS4RzBq0yaYakd_njk_nuayDPhXYFkoyTYJIRD6Zsy1DMYHScR7xB7HK7_EG4XzBBSWfsMK_sjOpRpiXucj9UrNRLQ/s1600/Los-Indios-Bravos.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjc6Y3RH2zcEXYibXkUdq-2ZAd87u4nTuycKCtJFDHKPh4HS4RzBq0yaYakd_njk_nuayDPhXYFkoyTYJIRD6Zsy1DMYHScR7xB7HK7_EG4XzBBSWfsMK_sjOpRpiXucj9UrNRLQ/s1600/Los-Indios-Bravos.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">A fusion of a cozy atmosphere, exquisite food, and delightful local craft beers, Los Indios Bravos is a casual gastropub that flawlessly elevates <b>“bar grub”</b> cuisine into something "revolutionary"—making it consistently one of the top-rated dining spots in Boracay. The restaurant attracts a sizeable crowd eager for endless conversations, chill drinking sessions, and satisfying meals. Unlike most gastropubs, the menu isn’t an afterthought—must-tries include the <b>Oyster Rockefeller, </b></span></span><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vegetable Samosa, </b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lamb </b></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shank Risotto, </b><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">and </span></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fresh </b></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Seafood Platter (<i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fruits de Mer</i>)</b></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">—the best in the island</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">. Make sure to order some pale ale, <i>weizen</i>, or IPA on tap to pair with your food!</span></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bitterballen, Oyster Rockefeller, Chicken Tikka Masala, Cobb Salad, </b></span><b style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Vegetable Samosa, </b><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lamb </b></span><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Shank Risotto, Veal Cheeks, Mushroom and Chorizo Risotto, </b></span><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fresh </b></span><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Seafood Platter (<i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Fruits de Mer</i>), Padre Damaso (cocktail)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Ask the bartender or the friendly owners for recommended beer and food pairings.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/05/los-indios-bravos-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Los Indios Bravos Boracay: Revolutionary Gastropub Cuisine</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i> <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2017/06/los-indios-bravos-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back for Seconds: 10 More Dishes to Try at Los Indios Bravos Boracay</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Los Indios Bravos</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="color: #333333;">White House Beach Resort, Station 1, Boracay Island</span></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #333333;"><i>+63917.176.4294</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://indiosbravosboracay.com/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://web.facebook.com/losindiosbravosboracay" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/losindiosbravosboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: PhP600 up/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>7 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Salsa Fusion Restaurant</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzLVaNvvmhtXTuagjmFyjlNtDeMpaClzCwXwzeZqvBJyRLo4plwvA5YPEZNSKFXfVVCpUDtqLi4rGNFL-09T7zjxh_n8LLgQCzJoL-EWcCKzCfMcRpVSlwG6CB3gZuBypTdve6U4g79M4SSJYKQ5INrCu7dQ9Jm1tJJ37_ordTj8VcElSFg/s675/Salsa-Fusion-Restaurant.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLzLVaNvvmhtXTuagjmFyjlNtDeMpaClzCwXwzeZqvBJyRLo4plwvA5YPEZNSKFXfVVCpUDtqLi4rGNFL-09T7zjxh_n8LLgQCzJoL-EWcCKzCfMcRpVSlwG6CB3gZuBypTdve6U4g79M4SSJYKQ5INrCu7dQ9Jm1tJJ37_ordTj8VcElSFg/s16000/Salsa-Fusion-Restaurant.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Hidden away from all the beachfront spots is Salsa Fusion Restaurant, located at the <b>Serene La Playa Hotel</b> in Station 1. Serving a combination of <b>Mexican, Spanish, and Filipino</b> cuisines, the flavors at Salsa are <b>familiar yet served with a twist</b>—the fusion aspect is seamless and doesn't try too hard, which is so easy to commit in concepts like this. I love the effort in <b>making things from scratch</b> (tortillas, chorizo are housemade)—you can really see and taste the thought and care given to every detail. The concise menu was a giveaway that everything will be AMAZING—and indeed everything we ordered was incredible. <b>One of the more noteworthy meals I've had in the island</b>.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Porchetta Bagnet, Paella Supremo, Tortilla Verde Quesadillas, Champurrado</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Come as a big group so you can try everything on the menu.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Salsa Fusion Restaurant</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">G/F Serene La Playa Hotel, Station 1, Boracay Island (alleyway)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+6336.288.4888</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Congasrestaurantboracay/SALSAFusionRestaurant/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/salsafusionboracay" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: xx-small; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP600 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: large;">8 | Thai Basil</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB8F2Bp7_T5qm_oNB6buPQkTY83VJBb2Tqz6J9ENHZxZ56cEid2u9iDgp93RDy9GCjW2_KbJlwtleG8BjQV4vInrFXWU0PZe9oPUBPdA2QbcSX6NpaWtA8A-onJ36fV18W4hxTJJH-JhfTQ2kzAlrfIsTrK6v4LPmtVbb3c3-_zgn8mVJUA/s675/Thai-Basil-Boracay.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB8F2Bp7_T5qm_oNB6buPQkTY83VJBb2Tqz6J9ENHZxZ56cEid2u9iDgp93RDy9GCjW2_KbJlwtleG8BjQV4vInrFXWU0PZe9oPUBPdA2QbcSX6NpaWtA8A-onJ36fV18W4hxTJJH-JhfTQ2kzAlrfIsTrK6v4LPmtVbb3c3-_zgn8mVJUA/s16000/Thai-Basil-Boracay.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Another restaurant I never noticed in D’Mall (and yes, another Thai restaurant in this list), Thai Basil is a must-try when you’re craving for</span><b style="font-size: 15px;"> simple Thai food done right.</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> The presentation here is </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">unassuming</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">—exactly how you’d see the food when you go to the </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">casual restaurants in Bangkok</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">—and what first came to mind when I tasted the food was my first ever meal in Thailand, in Chiang Rai. We loved</span><b style="font-size: 15px;"> how legit everything is</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">, from the Tom Yum and Tom Kha Kai (one of my favorites) to the Panang Curry, Pad Thai, and Pad Kra Pao, which, to my fucking joy, was actually spicy (other restaurants insist on serving this SWEET). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Tom Kha Kai, Tom Yum Goong, Pad Kra Pao Goong (Shrimp), Panang Curry, Pad Thai, Thai Iced Tea</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">Different spice levels are available, but please don’t order "mild"—go for “medium”, at least. There’s also “spicy” level and "Thai spicy"!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thai Basil</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">D'Mall, Boracay Island (near the highway entrance)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+6336.288.2787</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thaibasilboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: xx-small; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP500 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>9 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Congas Restaurant</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuaEvPNRtT7W8hmmB1rekikWb6HEQ7_rz9lJy8M-m0k__KIhe17Yc5yYLZ_okHr1SaopFT52JJ8pSzqj_VobYHUehRilq-Tg1u5nIbX-aCjD9FfATumc5pXQ6qEKrSgWftNlUFtF0FoLD3YVXnl_YKWcYS-e8gVwAIC-uLKbgw5qn3VZGGA/s675/Congas-Restaurant-Boracay.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuaEvPNRtT7W8hmmB1rekikWb6HEQ7_rz9lJy8M-m0k__KIhe17Yc5yYLZ_okHr1SaopFT52JJ8pSzqj_VobYHUehRilq-Tg1u5nIbX-aCjD9FfATumc5pXQ6qEKrSgWftNlUFtF0FoLD3YVXnl_YKWcYS-e8gVwAIC-uLKbgw5qn3VZGGA/s16000/Congas-Restaurant-Boracay.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re craving for <b>comforting Thai food</b> while in the island, head over to Balabag and try Congas Restaurant. Situated <b>a few steps away from Laketown</b> (or Balabag Wetland Park), the small eatery serves a selection of <b>curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, and grilled meats</b>—all flavorful and in satisfying portions. We loved the <b>Green Chicken Curry</b> (which we requested extra spicy), the <b>Lemongrass Fried Chicken</b> studded with fragrant kaffir lime leaves, and <b>Massaman Beef Curry</b>. The <b>Green Mango Salad</b> was pretty good too and I was incredibly surprised to find <i>laab </i>on the menu—something not commonly offered even in Manila.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Thai Green Curry, Massaman Curry, Tom Kha Kai, Green Mango Salad, Laab Gai, Lemongrass Fried Chicken</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> If you can't secure a seat at their Balabag branch, go to Station 3</span></span><span face="gudea, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 15px;">—they actually have a new branch there!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Congas Restaurant</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Balabag, Road 1-A, Boracay Island (same side as Andoks)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+63961.026.5227</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Congasrestaurantboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/congasrestaurantboracay/?hl=en" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: xx-small; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP400 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>10 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lanterna</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kWY35UC3wZr87r8zdxOBxNXc5cW6ZPVIfJmv9rlvprWHnXItDegxSU3-6SpEiSdmVHcHN82741XGUXflynTEAY7GLU6yADsgMVh15ioo48VkjyQMLYN_TATqiH3mrzjbKXdloi2H5Z0uHgCaD1x-JkbRaiHWEQAp-G2ec4RCkh4uPxyITg/s675/Boracay-Eats-2023-Lanterna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_kWY35UC3wZr87r8zdxOBxNXc5cW6ZPVIfJmv9rlvprWHnXItDegxSU3-6SpEiSdmVHcHN82741XGUXflynTEAY7GLU6yADsgMVh15ioo48VkjyQMLYN_TATqiH3mrzjbKXdloi2H5Z0uHgCaD1x-JkbRaiHWEQAp-G2ec4RCkh4uPxyITg/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023-Lanterna.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">By default, Boracay tourists would choose to dine in one of the beachfront restaurants along White Beach, but a little effort goes a long way in terms of discovering the <b>island’s hidden gems</b>. One such gem is Lanterna, an Italian restaurant whisked away in Balabag. If you’re all about <b>handmade pastas, fresh carpaccios, and fragrant coffee</b>, this is the place to visit. The outdoor space is <b>cozy and homey</b>, the perfect venue for relishing delicious and lovingly made Italian food. The freshly made focaccia is great and will definitely set the mood for a fantastic meal ahead. Make sure you bring friends so you can sample a variety!</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Spinach Ravioli with Sage and Butter, Octopus Carpaccio, Affogato</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Call ahead (to check if they're open) and secure a table. They also hold yoga and pilates classes in the hotel! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lanterna</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">0491 Bulabog Street, Boracay Island</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+636.288.6232</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://web.facebook.com/LanternaHotelBoracay/?_rdc=1&_rdr" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lanternahotel_boracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: xx-small; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP500 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>11 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Levantin</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-SN27ujgYqlqY5RrhSTeCHtPUUFgg4ssKP1EgSHNwZo2ktz61u2-0ntLVT7kd5-rmmSMkfJ4ndk1gezCRFfgDRZTAeI7ZlqK1O9bh9smjmns0l2rhVfB5MD4harxAPTQSfylnS5BRKUokc-ri0DRl66I7EN22rs0sGazJZYoGOS_CDZfiA/s675/Levantin-Boracay.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-SN27ujgYqlqY5RrhSTeCHtPUUFgg4ssKP1EgSHNwZo2ktz61u2-0ntLVT7kd5-rmmSMkfJ4ndk1gezCRFfgDRZTAeI7ZlqK1O9bh9smjmns0l2rhVfB5MD4harxAPTQSfylnS5BRKUokc-ri0DRl66I7EN22rs0sGazJZYoGOS_CDZfiA/s16000/Levantin-Boracay.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Hidden away in Bulabog Beach, Levantin is actually <b>a hotel famous for its sunrise views</b>. It has an adjoining bar and restaurant serving some of the tastiest things I’ve eaten during my most recent trip. I loved the <b>Four-Cheese Pizza</b> which was even better than the most famous one in Boracay; the <b>Spaghetti Napolitana</b> with a delicious sauce laden with capers and olives; the spicy and comforting <b>Thai Chicken Noodle Soup</b>; and the <b>Farmer’s Frittata</b>, a perfect way to start the day. They also serve <b>great coffee</b>, which you can enjoy in a French press while simply taking in the windy Bulabog mornings, or while working in their cozy alfresco area.</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Four-Cheese Pizza, Farmer's Frittata, Spaghetti Napolitana, Thai Chicken Noodle Soup</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Plant yourself on one of the tables outside facing the beach and order some cocktails. Their mojito is great!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Levantin</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island (near Palassa Private Residences and Seven Stones)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+63939.937.9052</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.levantinboracay.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Levantin.Boracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/levantinboracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: xx-small; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP400 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>12 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Subo</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfkHOP8SJJodLOIG9mrlv4EeaaTb80D3UIrY9yDS08TPdvy-TkgphQkn30V6LOhhL5FwuRbapCRBlQrDHsaG7Ln5eNbCjB0YcnoXN3eOvdsoEn05onpTWbMR39eoR67EjQSsUvKgXtMuEOwSXta7MvMqfukLGZXIggDnc1m0kj0xzYbKpUA/s675/Boracay-Eats-2023-Subo-Restaurant.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDfkHOP8SJJodLOIG9mrlv4EeaaTb80D3UIrY9yDS08TPdvy-TkgphQkn30V6LOhhL5FwuRbapCRBlQrDHsaG7Ln5eNbCjB0YcnoXN3eOvdsoEn05onpTWbMR39eoR67EjQSsUvKgXtMuEOwSXta7MvMqfukLGZXIggDnc1m0kj0xzYbKpUA/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023-Subo-Restaurant.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For a taste of <b>Filipino cuisine presented in a modern way</b>, head over to <b>Subo Restaurant</b> in Station 3. Here, your favorite Pinoy dishes are reimagined while maintaining the traditional flavors we are familiar with. I love how the contemporary presentation contrasts with the classical ambiance of the restaurant. Subo is where you would take a <i><b>balikbayan </b></i><b>craving for some Filipino love</b> in the island; this is also where you should invite <b>foreigners who are keen to try our cuisine</b>, especially since Subo also offers <b>regional dishes</b> like the delicious <b>Tiyula Itum</b>, a burnt coconut beef soup from Mindanao. I suggest ordering a variety of specialties from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b>Tiyula Itum, Sinuglaw, Ensaladang Espesyal (eggplant salad served with greens), Inihaw na Isda (grilled fish with spices and <i>kecap manis</i>), Sashimi Salad (pepper-crusted fish, served with greens), Seafood Pineapple Fried Rice, Crispy Canton</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> The staff performs Filipino folk dances during dinner time, so make sure to catch the show!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i>Subo</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Calle Remedios, Station 3, Boracay Island</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">+63917.564.3535</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/suboofficial/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP500 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">13 | Guajillo</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi8GPZ4kqWY4KcOuptPRiMpEQh6oWW9gllWI_-30blB8KyLQljvdEAWRyejJikTCIrAdRPeMcvTnQLvJ_k2vt3XC59MmHt_jjvW4z5XZN9yTCTZmqYlZ8ChptjUGVbeJHHgHnGIsgTNAMrWGJ_wrwBGaRwhnQbC4wWvIOvUNFJiwQW5qh9w/s675/Guajillo-Boracay.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwi8GPZ4kqWY4KcOuptPRiMpEQh6oWW9gllWI_-30blB8KyLQljvdEAWRyejJikTCIrAdRPeMcvTnQLvJ_k2vt3XC59MmHt_jjvW4z5XZN9yTCTZmqYlZ8ChptjUGVbeJHHgHnGIsgTNAMrWGJ_wrwBGaRwhnQbC4wWvIOvUNFJiwQW5qh9w/s16000/Guajillo-Boracay.jpg" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Birria</i> was all the rage in Manila at some point in the series of lockdowns last year, and now Guajillo—<b>a newcomer in the Boracay dining scene</b>—is out to <b>bring the craze to the island</b>. I would normally just dismiss another <i>birria</i>, Basque cheesecake, or sushi bake purveyor (yes, we’ve had enough), but the <i>birria</i>—and I mean the broth, the consommé—at Guajillo is <b>spectacular</b>. Which is not to say that the tacos and quesadillas are bad, but when the consommé is good, you know you’re in the right place. Guajillo is hidden away in <b>Hagdan</b>, past CityMall and before Station Zero (tell the e-trike driver to drop you off at the restaurant complex in Hagdan).</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Birria Tacos, Quesabirria</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> They also serve alcoholic drinks</span></span>—Aperol Spritz, anyone?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Guajillo</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hagdan, Yapak, Boracay Island (infront of Grand Vista Hotel)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GuajilloPH/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/guajillo.ph/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP400 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>14 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Two Brown Boys</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8Y2mBHuQNAiBUnepjfzF0QQ6xAHxYQE2dUTxcAofYqH6_8xF3s1BgOnaRBYmd0zcwTCF_aWl2QKj2pZlwuY4D2s_zwYCqWvP-S9nLLOo1_EG8yQQhnGnZ_IT1PJ6K76i7plLnuZTpYcvO9_-TGZ6YFUSjnf5sPBU1BFQ45RYMnOaghE18Q/s675/Two-Brown-Boys-Boracay.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO8Y2mBHuQNAiBUnepjfzF0QQ6xAHxYQE2dUTxcAofYqH6_8xF3s1BgOnaRBYmd0zcwTCF_aWl2QKj2pZlwuY4D2s_zwYCqWvP-S9nLLOo1_EG8yQQhnGnZ_IT1PJ6K76i7plLnuZTpYcvO9_-TGZ6YFUSjnf5sPBU1BFQ45RYMnOaghE18Q/s16000/Two-Brown-Boys-Boracay.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you want to go <b>where the locals go</b>—and <b>where the chefs eat</b>—step away from White Beach and look for Two Brown Boys (or 2BB, as we affectionately call it) in Balabag. Serving <b>huge-ass, delicious burgers</b>, this local favorite exudes <b>a cozy island vibe</b> that I so desperately wanted to feel while in Boracay. (Let’s be honest: who wants to go to the beach and be greeted with BGC vibes?) The <b>Bacon Blue Cheese Burger</b> is well-executed with a delicious, juicy patty, with the caramelized onions and blue cheese perfectly complementing it. At night, the place transforms into a bar which can be <b>very chill or absolutely wild (and fun)</b> depending on the crowd. Whichever one it is, I’m sure as hell it isn’t pretentious. Watch out for the Crazy Shot Lady!</span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bacon Blue Cheese Burger, Amaretto Sour, Mojito, Whisky Sour (they use calamansi)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Two Brown Boys is the place to hang out in when you want to be somewhere unpretentious. The cocktails are cheap and they match the island vibe, but if you're looking to indulge, you can definitely order liquors by the bottle here too. They have awesome DJs!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i>Two Brown Boys</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; 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One such place is Tres Amigos, an inconspicuous restaurant serving <b>delicious Mexican food</b>—among others (I say this because they have a huge, confusing menu consisting of Filipino and Chinese food as well). Order the <b>Tacos al Pastor</b>—the pork bursts with flavor from its delicious marinade and complements the pineapple very well. There’s a generous amount of onions and cilantro, and the tacos come with salsa and garlic sauce. Get the <b>vegan Chili Bean Soup</b> as well—it’s spicy and hearty, something to fuel the appetite even more! 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/05/dos-mestizos-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dos Mestizos Alone Is Enough Reason to Visit Boracay</a></i></span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>17 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Dinibeach Bar and Restaurant</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagdkDh6iq3IYxvoXHORRImg21LJ81vqB8dIF3yNTnV_xk-gmHZL7wcWmaPjYSi7vdZQ5sM8hb7rwb7nvWd2DptDmTBt-v94KifnpCBvDDU3MMoZzzwap-6Ew8VdZJdbCOOJRIKy_KfW8sPVjtXeI5037zsSU8I3bLUQUjeqV2RwWVAZ_5Dw/s675/Boracay-Eats-2023-Dinibeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiagdkDh6iq3IYxvoXHORRImg21LJ81vqB8dIF3yNTnV_xk-gmHZL7wcWmaPjYSi7vdZQ5sM8hb7rwb7nvWd2DptDmTBt-v94KifnpCBvDDU3MMoZzzwap-6Ew8VdZJdbCOOJRIKy_KfW8sPVjtXeI5037zsSU8I3bLUQUjeqV2RwWVAZ_5Dw/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023-Dinibeach.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Only a few places can capture the <b>perfect sundown vibe</b>, and Dinibeach Bar and Restaurant in Diniwid is such a place. It’s one of our <b>favorite spots for post-lunch lounging</b> that extends until the sky is dark. Their sangrias are our favorites (both red and white) but the cocktails aren’t bad as well—I like the <b>Buch N’ Hooch</b> (gin, kombucha, basil, lime, Sprite) and the <b>Dinibeach Mai Tai</b>. Of course you need to accompany these libations with tasty bites such as their Kinilaw on Fried Pita (tuna, mango, tomato, coconut) which is punchy and fresh; Nachos made of the same fried pita; and the creamy and flavorful Pesto Farfalle.</div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Kinilaw, Nachos, Pesto Farfalle, Fish and Chips</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></span>Come early (3PM is ideal) so you can secure the best spot and stay until sundown.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://web.facebook.com/dinibeachbar/?_rdc=1&_rdr" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dinibeachbar" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP500 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>18 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Back Beach Burgers</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fxLTql8rf2R6U40X8_FtNwYXixILQuaGqT3v1kDbqpOD6Lgr2zsYdDALxit25E9Pgrm-lWB-Q13CAEDogz7MwFOQk9KwsgELMabnWSS1fWcP-OGH1ZmrCYsRopTS1vd-vSNazHKkAWETlh40F-DA4WafZm_nwSoyNy7A8zXZ_72JvCyiCg/s900/Boracay-Eats-2023-Backbeach-Burgers.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7fxLTql8rf2R6U40X8_FtNwYXixILQuaGqT3v1kDbqpOD6Lgr2zsYdDALxit25E9Pgrm-lWB-Q13CAEDogz7MwFOQk9KwsgELMabnWSS1fWcP-OGH1ZmrCYsRopTS1vd-vSNazHKkAWETlh40F-DA4WafZm_nwSoyNy7A8zXZ_72JvCyiCg/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023-Backbeach-Burgers.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">What started as a <b>delivery-only burger purveyor</b> in Boracay is <b>now a full-service restaurant</b> right at the beachfront! <b>Back Beach Burgers</b> was a concept born during the lockdowns, and they only sold burgers for preorders last year in their headquarters, Bulabog Beach (a.k.a. back beach, thus the name). Now you can visit them in their beautiful spot in Station 1, and just laze around with burgers while admiring the stunning view. My favorites are the <b>Cream Cheese Jalapeno Burger</b>, the <b>Smoky Bacon BBQ Burger</b>, and the <b>Smash Burger</b>, which simply has sliced onions, cheddar, pickles, and tomatoes. You need to get the <b>CHIGAH Cheese Fries</b> too!</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Cream Cheese Jalapeno, Smoky Bacon BBQ, Smash Burger, CHIGAH Fries</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></span>Come during off-peak hours so you can secure the best spot.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><u style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Budget</u>: around PhP400 and up/head</i></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>19 | </b></span><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Mama's Fish House</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqZNiqMzXdlr5b6xReaLE-L8gpQC6iQwfMxh6ulfnRoVkR2fvOFTOCR3GqKVEYpra8kI018tyUR2add-OQNWUX7yS7P8DB_tjUjkQqOzeLGREqJDniKi3J8fj70hLfRuJ1Uu8bSSr2jCbaBJSjV7EqEuyWw563ZebKuPp8C5hn99ARRUHkQ/s675/Mamas-Fish-House.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqZNiqMzXdlr5b6xReaLE-L8gpQC6iQwfMxh6ulfnRoVkR2fvOFTOCR3GqKVEYpra8kI018tyUR2add-OQNWUX7yS7P8DB_tjUjkQqOzeLGREqJDniKi3J8fj70hLfRuJ1Uu8bSSr2jCbaBJSjV7EqEuyWw563ZebKuPp8C5hn99ARRUHkQ/s16000/Mamas-Fish-House.jpg" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">With <b>a winner ambience and a stunning view</b> of the sea, Mama’s Fish House in Diniwid definitely deserves a detour. Secure a table nearest the water and enjoy the <b>freshest seafood</b> as you bask in the fantastic vistas. My friends and I ordered a variety of dishes to share, and among them I enjoyed the <b>Grilled Yellowfin Tuna</b> served with ratatouille and mashed potatoes; the delicious <b>Mama’s Paella</b> laden with prawns, clams, and vegetables; and the <b>Penne Pollo con Pesto</b> (penne with chicken and creamy pesto sauce). For some reason, I was enjoying the company too much the night we visited, that I couldn't even remember the other dishes (LOL), but I want to come back to this spot to try a few more items.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Grilled Yellow fin Tuna, Mama's Paella, Penne Pollo con Pesto</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></span>I suggest watching the sunset over at Diniwid Beach and then booking a dinner reservation at Mama’s Fish House.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; 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Be prepared to shell out some money. However, if you’re looking for <b>clean, healthy food</b> after seeing mostly burgers, pizzas, and fried pork in everyone else’s menu, Café Maruja is quite <b>the respite you’re looking for</b>. I really enjoyed the <b>Falafel Super Green Buddha Bowl</b> which has falafel, quinoa, beans, mushrooms, and greens. I also wanted a break from caffeine the day I visited so I tried their coffee-free options; the <b>Velvet Latte</b> has turmeric, beetroot, hibiscus, rosehip, and chai spices—energizing like coffee and also anti-inflammatory and detoxifying! Oh, and everything they serve is plated so beautifully.</span></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; 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padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="https://www.cafemaruja.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cafemaruja.boracay/" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boracay.cafemaruja/?hl=en" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram<br /></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoamtjJ_44p4hNFSYfYyzS2t714BL1lvQ6aYP5jMGevylMIJZ7KO73a0GQeI_az7fmz0HmFjH4luNZGghz5BQ6sruulxR-73U9HbX30zxEaT4LfKleqpAiyP0M9gma54TCAK9a/s1600/Spice-Bird-Boracay-2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">In the heart of D’Mall hides an unassuming restaurant dishing out what is <b>probably the best chicken in Boracay</b>. Spice Bird specializes in <i>piri-piri</i> chicken—originally a Portuguese recipe made with bird’s eye chili. Chicken is infused with homemade <i>piri-piri</i> sauce for 36 hours before being grilled. <i>Piri-piri</i> boards come with your choice of protein (chicken, pork or shrimp), a salad, veggie chips, a milky roll, and spiced rice. Play around with their 4 signature sauces to find what tickles your taste buds, but I highly recommend mixing the Garlic & Lime with the Original Piri-Piri. The chicken skin is abso-fucking-lutely good, the calamansi cheesecake to-die-for.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Piri-Piri Chicken Skin, Piri-Piri Chicken Board (get the leg-and-thigh part), Calamansi Cheesecake</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span> Try all four sauces, and their combinations, to come up with the one best for you. These are also sold in jars for you to take home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="color: black; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Read also: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/05/spice-bird-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spice Bird Boracay and the Best Chicken Skin of Your Life</a></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Spice Bird</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Unit 108, D'Mall, Station 2 (near the ferris wheel)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>+6336.288.1002</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.spicebirdgrill.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://web.facebook.com/spicebirdgrill/?ref=br_rs" rel="" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/spicebirdgrill" style="border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP300-PhP400/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>
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<i style="color: black; font-size: 15px; line-height: normal;">Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2018/03/brezza-movenpick-boracay.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brezza: The "Fastest Pizza" in Boracay + 8 Other Things You Have to Try</a></i></div>
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Situated right inside the resort, the restaurant offering <b>Asian cuisine</b> caters mostly to its in-house guests, but walk-ins are definitely welcome. Enjoy delights such as <b>Szechuan Crab</b>, <b>Salt-and-Pepper Shrimp (and Pork)</b>, <b>Fried Chicken</b>, <b>Pinakbet</b>, and <b>Pata Tim</b>. What I love about this restaurant is that the food is <b>unfussy yet consistently delicious.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Pata Tim, Szechuan Crab, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Pork, Pinakbet, Cucumber Slush</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> Order many dishes to share, and make sure your stomachs are empty. Ask if you can arrange for an outdoor cabana setup.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/03/boracay-tropics-resort.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boracay Tropics: A Warm Stay at a Summer Sanctuary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Tropicafe</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Boracay Tropics Resort, Station 2</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="http://www.boracaytropics.com/" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Website</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.8px;"> | </span><a href="http://web.facebook.com/boracaytropicsresort?_rdr" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.8px;"> | </span><a href="http://twitter.com/boracaytropics" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.8px;"> | </span><a href="http://instagram.com/boracaytropicsphl" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #fb7b30; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; transition: all 0.25s ease 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP250-PhP400/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div></div>
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Irresistible <b>Babyback Ribs</b>, big enough to be shared by three to four, mingle with Sizzling Garlic Chicken meant to break your diet. The restaurant claims to serve the best pork belly ever, and while I don’t fully agree, I’m ashamed to admit how many extra cups of rice I ordered. They serve tasty appetizers too—try the Potato Skins with cayenne aioli and the Bacon Skewers. Bring heaps of patience as the queue can get quite long.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="border-image-outset: initial; border-image-repeat: initial; border-image-slice: initial; border-image-source: initial; border-image-width: initial; border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Babyback Ribs, Potato Skins</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: orange; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Useful tip:</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> </span></span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Avoid lunch and dinner times; instead, come a bit earlier (11:00AM or 5:00PM) to avoid the long lines.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>I Love Backyard BBQ</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>D'Mall, Station 2</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: around PhP400 up/head</i></span></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>25 | True Home Bistro</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDb4Ga4koJ3oa07St0JD1UVG6Jor2E9hh-SfEk_wLmP3edmi7ljxAR2Cwljldz-y6xxXfa39eMhSkI73EKaAbtBJ85BIRDB6ZvLwPzN5sipgwHbAr_GelbpzfAyauIxYSpagavXzMucduyRPZDB4cDOY4sIgufuPnllFPyLBJP4bDAGVTVQ/s675/True-Home-Bistro.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDb4Ga4koJ3oa07St0JD1UVG6Jor2E9hh-SfEk_wLmP3edmi7ljxAR2Cwljldz-y6xxXfa39eMhSkI73EKaAbtBJ85BIRDB6ZvLwPzN5sipgwHbAr_GelbpzfAyauIxYSpagavXzMucduyRPZDB4cDOY4sIgufuPnllFPyLBJP4bDAGVTVQ/s16000/True-Home-Bistro.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Everything about True Home Bistro is beautiful: from its stunning beachfront location to its gorgeous Philippine-inspired interiors and of course, to its perfectly plated food. I must admit, some of the dishes I tried really did not stick to mind, but I couldn't get over the <b>Seared Tuna with Wakame and Wasabi Aioli</b>, that I had to include True Home in this list just so I could tell you all about this dish. It'</span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">s fresh, it's light, it's exquisite</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—something I would go back for and would enjoy with a G&T next time, perhaps. (Or sake. Or beer. You know.) The <b>Chicken Satay</b> is pretty good too, a little toned down compared to what I'd normally like but still tasty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>True Home Bistro</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Station 1 Beachfront, Boracay Island</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="http://www.truehomehotelandbistro.com" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/truehomehotelandbistroboracay" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/truehomehotelandbistro" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: around PhP500 and up/head</i></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>26 | Sapphire</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdZQa1egsGvu3jY30Rh9YzX30ROm_3ytqa0G8zMOByV9BHVDURhEDEhFwpWy1X0fZEuDQC7tlseotmEw8sbIOMft01vjfiins-4l4hWufsY4qVQd9ttF6axW5e7SUV64mUZSh/s1010/Where-to-eat-in-Boracay-2021-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNdZQa1egsGvu3jY30Rh9YzX30ROm_3ytqa0G8zMOByV9BHVDURhEDEhFwpWy1X0fZEuDQC7tlseotmEw8sbIOMft01vjfiins-4l4hWufsY4qVQd9ttF6axW5e7SUV64mUZSh/s16000/Where-to-eat-in-Boracay-2021-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Henann Crystal Sands’ all-day dining restaurant offers both <b>a striking view and a tasty menu</b>. Whether you're looking for a light snack or a full meal with friends and family, this beachfront spot is sure to satiate your cravings. Opt for one of the alfresco seats where you can gaze at White Beach while digging into delicious plates, such as the <b>Crispy Squid Strips</b> served with addicting vinegar and aioli; the equally hooking <b>Root Crop Chips</b>; the spicy and filling <b>Salmon with Kimchi Fried Rice</b>, which comes with two eggs; and the hefty signature <b>Crystal Sands Burger</b>. Order some fresh fruit shakes or a <i>buko </i>juice for good measure!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span face="Gudea, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #e69138; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Highly recommended: </span><b style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Crispy Squid Strips, Salmon Kimchi Fried Rice, Crystal Sands Burger, Root Crop Chips</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Gudea, sans-serif; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: 20.8px; 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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">29 | <b>Mr. D La Bettola (Balabag)</b> - while I find some of their food a little bland, their pizzas are pretty good. But you know what I keep coming back for at this place? THEIR COFFEE. <b>The BEST in Boracay</b>. They serve legit matcha too.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQPCn8K4nX1RzfD6CRisb4c3jpSgks4iuD5tg3TGEk4RdVoACz-aBqW9q9N0f8rD5Q70fcWKL3QgiN6v0R4hAsCiAhKne9ML1n7kaF_O8rHwq-fRldVtPhUcQ5cNcchJqYcyQLOkNtiiX47y0zObaK6XYctmfbdYsacL0fCgiWMYfbnJe3g/s675/MrD-LaBettola.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQPCn8K4nX1RzfD6CRisb4c3jpSgks4iuD5tg3TGEk4RdVoACz-aBqW9q9N0f8rD5Q70fcWKL3QgiN6v0R4hAsCiAhKne9ML1n7kaF_O8rHwq-fRldVtPhUcQ5cNcchJqYcyQLOkNtiiX47y0zObaK6XYctmfbdYsacL0fCgiWMYfbnJe3g/s16000/MrD-LaBettola.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">30 | <b>Aria Cucina Italiana (D'Mall)</b> - there's a reason why this Boracay institution is always full: the food is really good. They have been serving the island for 15 years! I love their pizzas, desserts, and coffee</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—and of course, the gelato next door! I have no photos of Aria at all, thus the special mention only. But </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">I would've ranked this much higher probably.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">31 | <b>Meze Wrap (Station 2, Main Road)</b> - go here and try their Mediterranean-inspired food, such as the Eggplant Hummus. They also offer set meals with grilled meats and sides. The food is quite flavorful!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">32 |<b> Lazy Dog</b></span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b> (Balabag)</b> - a visit to Lazy Dog Bed and Breakfast in is guaranteed to give you a laid-back meal in the island, with its alfresco dining set up. It's a good stop for comfort food and breakfast fare that are affordable yet filling and satisfying. Some of the must-tries are the Gourmet Tuyo, Famous Adobo, and Chicken Karaage.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJH5NsCl3R432caa5afgp00wlFO07A98Qd2rCov-3RQKwEwwkqbs6PYLsCFs3h806vkWmYA7reY70JIl6pl_YbkS7We3MDK0sdgzYrUnwPZ2e81471wnblKVVsAc7-ZG8-7jtNC47zOgpWkldnsBv0LJ6HpubkHleki3BdGeFWEeLOaUlUQ/s675/Boracay-Eats-2023.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="463" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJH5NsCl3R432caa5afgp00wlFO07A98Qd2rCov-3RQKwEwwkqbs6PYLsCFs3h806vkWmYA7reY70JIl6pl_YbkS7We3MDK0sdgzYrUnwPZ2e81471wnblKVVsAc7-ZG8-7jtNC47zOgpWkldnsBv0LJ6HpubkHleki3BdGeFWEeLOaUlUQ/s16000/Boracay-Eats-2023.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">33 | </span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Pig Out Bistro (Station 1, Main Road)</b> - I didn't try a lot of food here but I did enjoy the Crab Burger and the Onion Rings!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span>34 | <b>Tita Magz Home Kitchen</b></span><b> (Station 3)</b><span>- this little beachfront spot in Station 3 serves delicious chicken adobo, fish and chips, and a MEAN mojito.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH_cR69zagukwCFqTN-YxOUyPPvPIie8rhn9d6dkg_2M7sEdcjXIykCLlR4IrSA2kRGmcJO13pGRvuqg0Ew1sRh-0XFGWK23xtlPbRNNxcngC1B4xIvvnE2GdDXB0AzVSQHDLdxC-yNk2WTm0Q6Yk154JWb9otNKtnyh-Q8QH_GQ4ngP1Cw/s1012/Tita-Magz.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRH_cR69zagukwCFqTN-YxOUyPPvPIie8rhn9d6dkg_2M7sEdcjXIykCLlR4IrSA2kRGmcJO13pGRvuqg0Ew1sRh-0XFGWK23xtlPbRNNxcngC1B4xIvvnE2GdDXB0AzVSQHDLdxC-yNk2WTm0Q6Yk154JWb9otNKtnyh-Q8QH_GQ4ngP1Cw/s16000/Tita-Magz.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span><b>35 | Nonie's (Station 2)</b></span><span> - My observation with Nonie's is that their food is always underseasoned. They have Indian food in their Little Taj menu and they're not vibrant and in-your-face, as what you would expect Indian food to be. </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">Having said that, the Vegan Sisig is good as well as their take on Pork and Beans. Oh, and I LOOOOVE their ginger chia drink! 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-56483424331824492132023-03-17T11:40:00.010+08:002023-09-18T12:05:58.616+08:00Bangkok Food Trip: 19 Restaurants Worth Traveling For [UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoqPhk5XKThzsOE8gv1YQgo7xFjUo_mMBYqL-dtL0kSgadToHSyKz9bCMLcY9eHbyY5bG1XYhtmbx41RGAtGCgq2cSZwrdQjBMevEtFG5A933P2ZUqLTSra6EJs7Sosau7WJax8vvmzeBLYC8k2Qq0SVmY3CC1rdjreWVojrT0f3A3dphw4Jf/s1500/Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoqPhk5XKThzsOE8gv1YQgo7xFjUo_mMBYqL-dtL0kSgadToHSyKz9bCMLcY9eHbyY5bG1XYhtmbx41RGAtGCgq2cSZwrdQjBMevEtFG5A933P2ZUqLTSra6EJs7Sosau7WJax8vvmzeBLYC8k2Qq0SVmY3CC1rdjreWVojrT0f3A3dphw4Jf/s16000/Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" width="675" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">Lively, chaotic, and endlessly exciting, Bangkok is a destination everyone must visit at least once in his life. It’s </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif;">a food lover’s paradise</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">—the </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif;">ultimate destination for food in Asia, </b><span face="gudea, sans-serif">in my opinion</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">. I have scoured the night markets of Taiwan, devoured everything in sight in Japan and Vietnam, and ate my way around delicious Penang, but when I’m alone craving for something hearty, tasty, and unforgettable, I find myself <i>longing </i>for Bangkok.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">You can spend a week just eating your way around the city and go home still feeling like you’ve barely scratched the surface. You walk down the streets and sample street food, and you think it’s the most delicious thing you’ve ever tried; but in a matter of hours, you will find yet again another one that seems way better—and it never ends. I’m always excited when I have upcoming trips to Thailand because of the food, so below, I have compiled <b>my</b> <b>top 14 places to eat in Bangkok</b>. How many of these have you tried? Can you add more recommendations for my next trips? Enjoy!</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">First things first: the original <b>Gaggan</b> closed its doors last August 2019 and reopened in a new location. My experience was in the "old Gaggan", but I still feel like it still needs to be in this list because Chef Anand Gaggan ... well, is <i>still </i>the same chef handling the other restaurant. Eating at the old Gaggan, holder of <b>2 Michelin stars</b> and <b>number 4 at the World’s 50 Best Restaurants</b> in 2019, was a <b>life-changing</b> experience. The <b>25-course emoji menu</b> is composed of beautiful, intricate, mind-fucking, perfectly executed dishes. I went here for my 32nd birthday—a meal of a lifetime, and I’m glad I had experienced it before it closed.</span></div>
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<i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Read: </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2019/08/gaggan-bangkok-worlds-50-best.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>What It's Like to Eat at the World's #4 Restaurant</b></a></span></i></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Sometimes the most plain-looking dishes are the most delicious. Such is the case of this <b><i>guay chub (</i></b></span><b style="font-size: 15px;">rolled rice noodles) </b><span style="font-size: 15px;">from </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Nai Ek</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">, a street food institution in Chinatown (open since 1989). In</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"> this very busy shop, they serve the noodles chewy and smooth—like</span><i style="font-size: 15px;"> al dente</i><span style="font-size: 15px;"> pasta. They swim in a peppery broth that is sure to make you break into a sweat, but it’s so good you will be unable to stop slurping. Best of all? The small bowl (which is big enough, in my opinion) is just </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">50 baht</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">! The </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">crispy pork </b><span style="font-size: 15px;">doesn’t lose its texture even when soaked in the broth—it’s so tasty you will end up ordering an extra platter of it</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">. Believe me, this dish is the first thing you would want to try in Chinatown. (Also, </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">we banged the table upon first slurp</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">,</span><span style="font-size: 15px;"> </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">we were so shocked at how good it is.)</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you want a taste of </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">traditional Thai home recipes</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, pop into </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Supanniga Eating Room</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"> and sample their hearty offerings. Their menu is composed of </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">regional, home-style heirloom dishes</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, the kind that was passed on from generation to generation—or should I say, from grandma to grandma. I am obsessed with their light and tasty </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Crispy Leaf Fish Salad</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, dressed simply with fish sauce and lime, giving the salad a bright pop of flavor. The </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Isaan-style (northeastern Thai) Pork Steak</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"> and </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Panang Beef Shank Curry</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"> are both delicious and perfect for sharing. Supanniga has a number of branches around Bangkok (including a dinner cruise), but we went to the flagship one in </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Thonglor.</b></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>160/11 Soi Sukhumvit 55, Bangkok</i></span><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">, Thailand</i></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">When friends ask me where to eat in Bangkok, I can’t recommend <b>Wattana Panich</b> enough. Known for their <b>“40-year-old soup”</b>, Wattana Panich is a popular <b>beef noodle restaurant</b> in the Ekkamai district. Locals and tourists flock here to sample their soups and stews. The restaurant uses an <b>ancient cooking method</b>, where the cook just keeps adding ingredients to the remaining stew, allowing the flavor to deepen and develop. The broth they serve is fragrant, complex, and ridiculously good—hints of star anise, cilantro, and a whole bunch of Chinese herbs can be tasted. The beef is literally melt-in-the-mouth. I can’t assure you that you would be satisfied with just one bowl—I had two (plus rice, LOL).</span></div>
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<i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">336-338 Soi Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, Thailand</span></i></div>
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At <b>Yasothon Duck Larb</b>, expect spicy, sour, delicious <i>laab </i>served with basil and crunchy vegetables. The sidewalk shop specializes in <b>Isaan food</b> (Northeast Thai) so you can find things like Nam Tok (spicy beef “waterfall” salad) and Gai Yang (grilled chicken) as well. I didn’t want rice but the <i>laab </i>was so spicy, I just had to order one—even the rice was great. The menu is extensive so you might want to try a variety (spicy salads, grilled meats, seafood). Dining here was one of my favorite moments in Bangkok.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Yasothon Duck Larb</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>519 Soi Sueksa Witthaya, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>+66 81 754 9867</i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>4:00PM - 10:00PM</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Expect to pay:</u> 150 - 250 baht</i></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8 | Nai Soon Charoen Nakhon</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzpQCCdUjj1ihJ202QdT6SjHLVNa_4yxopNyQfofMJiTyn-2f2wFoJmwfKzYhwjzshSgFS5sBHsOKwPXWS4bDj8YpNqOvPko-SQVtm8ptErOhXh7XWmPHAGd5x6a5pg8hsE-eKtOzKY-ODwbbZwM8UmQdY8alta0kx_j5MpyCK-AZKS-L2Q/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzpQCCdUjj1ihJ202QdT6SjHLVNa_4yxopNyQfofMJiTyn-2f2wFoJmwfKzYhwjzshSgFS5sBHsOKwPXWS4bDj8YpNqOvPko-SQVtm8ptErOhXh7XWmPHAGd5x6a5pg8hsE-eKtOzKY-ODwbbZwM8UmQdY8alta0kx_j5MpyCK-AZKS-L2Q/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I absolutely love duck and would eat some whenever I have the chance—especially if it’s not expensive as fuck as in high-end Chinese restaurants. That’s why when Gary of The Roaming Cook told me about Nai Soon, I almost got thankful that the noodle shop he was originally planning to show me that day was closed! These <b>duck noodles</b> are so comforting—the soup is just so good and savory and the pieces of duck liver make it even more luscious. You may order <b>sliced roasted duck</b> too and just eat it with rice, but I highly suggest you try… both! You may choose which noodles you prefer as well; try the <i>sen yai</i>, which are thick flat rice noodles!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i>Nai Soon Charoen Nakhon</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>280 Charoen Nakhon 12 Alley, Khlong Ton Sai, Khlong San, Bangkok, Thailand</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>+66 2 437 9357</i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>10:30AM - 7:00PM</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Expect to pay:</u> 100 - 250 baht</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>9 | Tom Yum Kung Banglamphu</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHH4_9uK6vlMrL9V9-Skc919a6rv3_Jc1HHSSVzR5ekdaGqP39Mzl47Y43b83RSI6KDvYTeYp58HIm4LU4FTdNdMKvTr13yg3uVkqeBAK8f_N1SljXDskmiWWbIGJyNqiO-6CjnFmaQxUPf9X0ME1HArUUUVwdsBckdrAIpnHpbhTp20mSw/s844/TomYumKung-Banglamphu.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHH4_9uK6vlMrL9V9-Skc919a6rv3_Jc1HHSSVzR5ekdaGqP39Mzl47Y43b83RSI6KDvYTeYp58HIm4LU4FTdNdMKvTr13yg3uVkqeBAK8f_N1SljXDskmiWWbIGJyNqiO-6CjnFmaQxUPf9X0ME1HArUUUVwdsBckdrAIpnHpbhTp20mSw/w512-h640/TomYumKung-Banglamphu.jpg" width="675" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Almost every Thai restaurant has <i>tom yum</i> in their menu, but a stroll to Bang Lamphu will make you realize that not all <i>tom yum</i> soups are created equal. The version at the <b>Original Tom Yum Kung Bang Lamphu</b> features fresh giant prawns, coconut strips (giving a bamboo shoot-like texture), <i>shimeji </i>mushrooms, and no added milk, resulting in a spicier flavor. What’s even more unique about their rendition is that they top it with all the shrimp head fat—it’s sinful, it’s glorious, it’s ugly, it’s delicious. When you visit, try other dishes too like <b>Pad Kana Moo</b>—stir-fried pork with Chinese broccoli. So garlicky and tasty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Tom Yum Kung Banglamphu</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>198 Soi Kraisi, Khwaeng Talat Yot, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>9:00AM - 8:00PM</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Expect to pay:</u> 200 - 300 baht</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b style="font-size: large;">10 | Ongtong Khao Soi</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4zUrIZUd21XRBnY_k06nt2dtkWJ1PHwHAh9hKCIVtRZ6afanB3UlDcClMo0IwCr2MRBwhJILo3wj8IsFrG-eIIngpt_0Byj4icEXLsMpR2Y4h5d333vyZMA_QNB5G4YBE4KbQK6QX_p4a4Ad4TX_MKju6H6Lh2b9Cv_4Xp2t3-FgRuvzX6u2/s675/BKK-Food-Guide-2023-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim4zUrIZUd21XRBnY_k06nt2dtkWJ1PHwHAh9hKCIVtRZ6afanB3UlDcClMo0IwCr2MRBwhJILo3wj8IsFrG-eIIngpt_0Byj4icEXLsMpR2Y4h5d333vyZMA_QNB5G4YBE4KbQK6QX_p4a4Ad4TX_MKju6H6Lh2b9Cv_4Xp2t3-FgRuvzX6u2/s16000/BKK-Food-Guide-2023-3.jpg" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For a taste of <b>Northern Thai food</b> in Bangkok, head over to Ari and try the offerings at the <b>Michelin Bib Gourmand</b> recipient, <b>Ongtong Khao Soi</b>. Originally from Chiang Mai, this eatery specializes in <i>khao soi</i>, the famous Northern-style curry noodle soup. Here, you can choose from a variety of meats and even order <i>khao soi</i> with rice instead of noodles. We got the pork version which was hearty and delicious; the broth wasn’t overly spicy and rich, so you can actually finish the bowl without being overwhelmed. We also ordered some <b>Sai Oua</b> (Northern Thai sausage), which comes with an addicting green chili dip and some cabbage; <b>Northern Pork Belly Curry</b> (Hung Lay); and an omelet. Everything was delicious.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15pxv;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Ongtong Khao Soi</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>31 Phahonyothin Soi 7, Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>+66 2 003 5254</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>9:00AM – 8:30PM</i></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Expect to pay:</u> 200 - 300 baht</i></span></div></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b style="font-size: large;">11 | Sibsong Banna Noodle House</b></span></div></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6DF4hCYX7QiVcJ0arzoXCX2UtQiPvyJBWQp0QHfhm9CfEsrQSQxRLMkOvkK8Fyml1fvjtUvQRluM8vU8_wjEveU-of2-mBUxHQWFuJW0cuPz1NmijDspJ78WB92sU85IAPDiwCXy3aG-cnogypO01bjLwqi_461dbmmaaGJp06Rz67uWxg/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR6DF4hCYX7QiVcJ0arzoXCX2UtQiPvyJBWQp0QHfhm9CfEsrQSQxRLMkOvkK8Fyml1fvjtUvQRluM8vU8_wjEveU-of2-mBUxHQWFuJW0cuPz1NmijDspJ78WB92sU85IAPDiwCXy3aG-cnogypO01bjLwqi_461dbmmaaGJp06Rz67uWxg/w640-h479/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" width="675" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you want a taste of <i><b>khao soi</b></i> in Bangkok, head over to <b>Sibsong Banna Noodle House</b> for a comforting bowl of this delicious <b>Chiang Mai curry soup</b>. While they don’t serve chicken leg over here (they gave me cut-up thigh parts instead), the curry itself is delicious—very creamy and just the right amount of heat. Both fried and blanched noodles are in there, just like a <i>khao soi </i>should. I liked their pickled mustard greens, but I do wish they have cilantro. They also have a beef option and one with offal. Like the previous eatery, expect a long line for lunch so I recommend you go by eleven.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i>Sibsong Banna Noodle House</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>18/1 Si Lom 3, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>+66 86 334 1489</i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>7:00AM - 2:30PM</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Expect to pay:</u> 100 - 200 baht</i></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12 | Baan Phad Thai</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gZbynXlHQ9J-hy6Cn96IpsoGewS5hGYl6F-GRGDzZS4MJy__Nn1uXXokdjrg8Tbc8wAif_BZU-_gIeOexzMKlZMevjU8etCbngb2MpPorzwD2_xZ5CTBogbNSzc6jYpjIMAnyqo_mXKH4oWvBS6P1I_U-0UMEoVWwP2OwgH10HumINUmLg/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3gZbynXlHQ9J-hy6Cn96IpsoGewS5hGYl6F-GRGDzZS4MJy__Nn1uXXokdjrg8Tbc8wAif_BZU-_gIeOexzMKlZMevjU8etCbngb2MpPorzwD2_xZ5CTBogbNSzc6jYpjIMAnyqo_mXKH4oWvBS6P1I_U-0UMEoVWwP2OwgH10HumINUmLg/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Pad Thai is probably the last thing I would CRAVE for while in Thailand—just because it’s very common everywhere else—but I discovered this restaurant specializing in pad thai, and I just had to visit it. At </span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Baan Phad Thai</b></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">, they elevate the dish with finer and housemade ingredients. What I love about it though is that they don’t go overboard with it—it tastes like street food, just with better ingredients. I had the <b>Pad Thai Kung Mae Nam Yang</b>, which came topped with giant grilled river prawns! I love their sauce (made of 18 ingredients) which is more sour and salty than sweet. Of course, you can still adjust it according to your liking as the quintessential pad thai condiments are served on each table. 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With a menu consisting of crowd favorites, this restaurant is first-timer friendly: anyone looking to try authentic Thai food for the first time will enjoy what they offer. We got some tom yum kung, green curry, and an omelet alongside some grilled pork and pad thai, which is their specialty. The pad thai flavors were great although I didn’t care much for the crispy thing it came with; the curries and soups were spicy but not offensive. 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Well, what a pleasant surprise! <b style="font-style: normal;">Thong Smith Siamese Boat Noodles</b> in Siam Paragon is one of our better meals in Bangkok. Here, you can choose from a selection of meats (pork, beef) and noodles (rice, vermicelli, egg), specify the spice level, and even order “dry” versions. The <b style="font-style: normal;">Beef Boat Noodles with Soup</b> is rich and comforting with a slight sourness and sweetness (and a burst of herbs each bite). The <b style="font-style: normal;">Dry Pork Noodles </b>is just as tasty—there’s some clear soup served on the side so you can moisten up your noodles as you wish. 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-22496654577048020132023-03-10T03:05:00.000+08:002023-03-10T03:05:32.667+08:00Ruby Wong's Godown Is Sure to Shake and Stir Manila's Cocktail Scene<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t-IXgoYe4Ha_PgK654qyN1Ttpc1UtHNZVOKou8Yka37H30Mjjg6Ay4FSCR3FYqk6vbDQ5dK8bE8aTCN253DR30Yo2lhqXPiMIY4jRxcqa48ydLLJs-7fR9-16VOjXiCaBWE2XFabkYp1FANU6jrdgft4ncSy_IdJwFPJ2bZVyrT_hv588Q/s1500/Ruby-Wongs-Bar-Admiral-Manila.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-t-IXgoYe4Ha_PgK654qyN1Ttpc1UtHNZVOKou8Yka37H30Mjjg6Ay4FSCR3FYqk6vbDQ5dK8bE8aTCN253DR30Yo2lhqXPiMIY4jRxcqa48ydLLJs-7fR9-16VOjXiCaBWE2XFabkYp1FANU6jrdgft4ncSy_IdJwFPJ2bZVyrT_hv588Q/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-Bar-Admiral-Manila.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">You will find all sorts of interesting places in Manila nowadays—from cafés tucked in 400-year old cisterns to rooftop restaurants adjacent to cathedrals—but I have to say that my newest discovery, a <b>speakeasy hidden at the basement of a luxury hotel</b> is easily my favorite. <b>Ruby Wong’s Godown</b>, situated at the <b>Admiral Hotel Manila</b>, playacts as a noodle bar, but a detour into the elaborate doors on the left transports you to a different time and place.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqu2_D7gCLaeGp-k7LTWj4YsnkmRVXdlJ6h7HaFwGI01_8u2E_UiC923TqJclGEYftvBsXdEKxXqSZbX5wH-XX_6Wd7RAfCUo5tKoXXHWPEQGLSdGFys3IEJNRrXGXD_bPb3Wd3Ls4VD8y7jAtvczUkm3WqqyHy-jHaNWv1Ya06o42lHU-ZQ/s675/Ruby-Wongs-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqu2_D7gCLaeGp-k7LTWj4YsnkmRVXdlJ6h7HaFwGI01_8u2E_UiC923TqJclGEYftvBsXdEKxXqSZbX5wH-XX_6Wd7RAfCUo5tKoXXHWPEQGLSdGFys3IEJNRrXGXD_bPb3Wd3Ls4VD8y7jAtvczUkm3WqqyHy-jHaNWv1Ya06o42lHU-ZQ/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-8.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Even before you reach this noodle bar, you must go through a secret door—a bookshelf right at the hotel lobby. It then opens into a space where you are given two options: take the stairs or ride the elevator. I suggest the former as it gives you a chance to slowly marvel at the new world being revealed to you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuDN_ZiFfsbWsjEsawj4MXXIIQMFqI_xVHFcOtI_I8W1Ust1Y1PgmpUeaBUcfdpsVZY3A-yWUz9NY0ie5-o_RS8P5fqIcj6sxHAdHungwSfdnKic_CJvSRL2a2pQXGH0uf_67KG2GEjbc1hC4iGdis2eon_2W2cbHYFC4c2JegMw9LcFDDg/s900/Ruby-Wongs-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsuDN_ZiFfsbWsjEsawj4MXXIIQMFqI_xVHFcOtI_I8W1Ust1Y1PgmpUeaBUcfdpsVZY3A-yWUz9NY0ie5-o_RS8P5fqIcj6sxHAdHungwSfdnKic_CJvSRL2a2pQXGH0uf_67KG2GEjbc1hC4iGdis2eon_2W2cbHYFC4c2JegMw9LcFDDg/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-9.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRtcBZYov492nRmGnIP9ipHHMq3jAxSADeMh4Lz4T2KIsmzFjvoS-drjESbsBoBB5F6MPSgQXr6zuNWtnD10PrtyX3_ZA-tEPuZiN_C93-07gJkMR3kZTLS-36CfvxBr9j2uHa3h6tgHIGyw6GBMrl9KGr03w0yVT-oBZw10SnU_eY3WJEA/s675/Ruby-Wongs-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRtcBZYov492nRmGnIP9ipHHMq3jAxSADeMh4Lz4T2KIsmzFjvoS-drjESbsBoBB5F6MPSgQXr6zuNWtnD10PrtyX3_ZA-tEPuZiN_C93-07gJkMR3kZTLS-36CfvxBr9j2uHa3h6tgHIGyw6GBMrl9KGr03w0yVT-oBZw10SnU_eY3WJEA/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-4.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The design at Ruby Wong’s is undeniably Chinese: from the red curtains and lamps to the cushioned booths and wall detailing. Everything looks lavish down to the ornate details—even the uniforms. It feels like an underground Chinese bar, an Asian prohibition, a refuge for drinkers during a certain era. War-time, perhaps, as suggested by some things from the libations menu. Whatever era it is, I just need my own sanctuary, and I certainly found it here at Ruby Wong’s.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUDLVKPkaC9enzH1CVVyn_E5hAtfPi0Ehv_arLhCuy4KM5das22zZMjSCDCr811o-aR2KNtIJ0deBiofmvQWx_b4zwRw_95kKyaDRUWf2g2-6UQBkVDmH30cktJPYOyY5xwpRAKQqhn5BlIW5QP0yvEyMbSVbPWQuES22J0O5UHOx2CcXTQ/s920/Ruby-Wongs-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUDLVKPkaC9enzH1CVVyn_E5hAtfPi0Ehv_arLhCuy4KM5das22zZMjSCDCr811o-aR2KNtIJ0deBiofmvQWx_b4zwRw_95kKyaDRUWf2g2-6UQBkVDmH30cktJPYOyY5xwpRAKQqhn5BlIW5QP0yvEyMbSVbPWQuES22J0O5UHOx2CcXTQ/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-11.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0S08Zq-XOjbNJFCB0nhCQ_h4fY7MxhymNOa6iIl6YbjIQ2lEW1WCl7kOtnelHi3Pw6y-75MCEUQpRX0xvy-Y8_QKgWjjNpvvZo6847Hb8DUrnksJDRzSvzn9DIsuopmrkwDYmFB5jz1zLeyZbLww8AN8hBluAbWI61sDSaEHC558GOLCbg/s675/Ruby-Wongs-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0S08Zq-XOjbNJFCB0nhCQ_h4fY7MxhymNOa6iIl6YbjIQ2lEW1WCl7kOtnelHi3Pw6y-75MCEUQpRX0xvy-Y8_QKgWjjNpvvZo6847Hb8DUrnksJDRzSvzn9DIsuopmrkwDYmFB5jz1zLeyZbLww8AN8hBluAbWI61sDSaEHC558GOLCbg/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-5.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It’s so easy to get lost in this secret bar, so easy to forget that the chaotic Manila roads are just a few steps away. Some places have that magic, that power to transport you and Ruby Wong’s is such a place. Wherever you choose to sit, I’m positive you will have a great time, but I highly suggest you scoot over to the bar and talk to the men behind.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5gr135DevAk_al9E0ggxu59IXrzIo6DJFILmylHK2EY5TNKNKFAxaGGbaayGE2jyi5y6htG0C6_1icUSS_TYbVjATqHv8Y7aK_j8qb63FcbVhXobXJMjHSa0Y_EDQhut_LPvuSChUscMNxzT5kMU4KXjIECrRLo5GIjC41fOpgVJU_lWLg/s675/Ruby-Wongs-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG5gr135DevAk_al9E0ggxu59IXrzIo6DJFILmylHK2EY5TNKNKFAxaGGbaayGE2jyi5y6htG0C6_1icUSS_TYbVjATqHv8Y7aK_j8qb63FcbVhXobXJMjHSa0Y_EDQhut_LPvuSChUscMNxzT5kMU4KXjIECrRLo5GIjC41fOpgVJU_lWLg/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I met bartenders <b>John Silva</b> and <b>Wil Bautista</b> when I sat there to drink. Initially my friends and I were on a table but they left early and I stayed behind to sample some more. Naturally, I wanted to talk to the bartenders and get insights about the drinks—so I had a chance to chat with these talented guys. I understood the concoctions better, and they helped me choose my poisons.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kmpDmBcXTIl3YckdBpVQ7HyWm6-dxB8Fy6s5-BjbIcnjiBytD3I29i00aPNt0zv4ElP_wBQeCCG-tOLdxijzGTC1M612jWLLcwwOxSuuRlIBfI5LDG68nwiITMihM5hKi2GfCoB8hIlX7VOvTwc7966ls72tn6gKQj4pEMOOjq0P7pTVIQ/s900/Ruby-Wongs-13.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_kmpDmBcXTIl3YckdBpVQ7HyWm6-dxB8Fy6s5-BjbIcnjiBytD3I29i00aPNt0zv4ElP_wBQeCCG-tOLdxijzGTC1M612jWLLcwwOxSuuRlIBfI5LDG68nwiITMihM5hKi2GfCoB8hIlX7VOvTwc7966ls72tn6gKQj4pEMOOjq0P7pTVIQ/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-13.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re a fan or sour and smoky drinks, the <b>Fiery Dragon</b> is sure to delight with its bell pepper, lime, and grapefruit flavors, punctuated by firewater tincture—giving the drink a touch of heat. The drink is also rimmed with Sriracha salt, upping the spice level a notch more. To elevate each sip even further, this cocktail is smoked, but not too heavily, just enough to bring out and complement the mezcal, the base of this drink.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOcOn_jys9tw_H6ZXQScEDcU6HUWDCqEasRwWD-C380toOXUPSqgxmm2HqJ74IPFYb0zlv0APgCjv6mXoaoFNdFZRlu_lpt6wUQasZxtRI3Nfnmrl8ivi0WHLbInG72ut7RVMIelpZyt9x9eq8x-LrsxTqXoL0l4SmoTjN7kCABoJCF2y-w/s675/Ruby-Wongs-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOcOn_jys9tw_H6ZXQScEDcU6HUWDCqEasRwWD-C380toOXUPSqgxmm2HqJ74IPFYb0zlv0APgCjv6mXoaoFNdFZRlu_lpt6wUQasZxtRI3Nfnmrl8ivi0WHLbInG72ut7RVMIelpZyt9x9eq8x-LrsxTqXoL0l4SmoTjN7kCABoJCF2y-w/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-1.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">John puts a twist on the classic cocktail, paloma, with the <b>Quirk N’ Squirt</b>. I must say I’m not a big fan of paloma, but this reinterpretation is solid. There’s dragonfruit-infused tequila mixed with grapefruit cordial and lime, then topped with elderflower tonic. A tower of salted dragonfruit air sits on top. How to drink this spectacle? You’re supposed to stick your nose right there into the bubbles and take a sip, making sure you’re getting some of the black olive salt on the rim as well. If you get all the components together, I swear, it tastes incredible. And the drink just keeps getting better as you finish it because the elderflower kind of settles below!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PKIS7qRQT3aBgQcW3B9FY4nRXfRrGM-AZm03G0DGzygoCdEeTUz2_S-YLGeho7R-BLok56pJC1pu6A94T0A9pCAIUmd0Z_b7UsMgGC7RgUorkh61E8OjwiU5wTp3azWfL4bUmbXpphv1aKt6IDrfqEz0UCjJGTPDbDFoMM0AGEbbafCV8Q/s1033/1220831.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="1033" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8PKIS7qRQT3aBgQcW3B9FY4nRXfRrGM-AZm03G0DGzygoCdEeTUz2_S-YLGeho7R-BLok56pJC1pu6A94T0A9pCAIUmd0Z_b7UsMgGC7RgUorkh61E8OjwiU5wTp3azWfL4bUmbXpphv1aKt6IDrfqEz0UCjJGTPDbDFoMM0AGEbbafCV8Q/s16000/1220831.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">A riff on Bee’s Knees, the <b>Flying Ganesh</b> is another must-try. Dragonfruit is introduced to the usual gin-lemon-honey combination, giving the drink another layer of tartness and sweetness. There’s also some blended whisky and thyme liqueur, steering the drink away a bit from that “candy” flavor profile.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8CK3fQgLqM3KX7NCI5LIqupc_8ZrD34Wo8Tft9F_cDPxlI4BQvaNpFoXaph1D-IpRE0ViPVpso2VHCRlwvIi99ZK3LKvS5wwF08osS8Ab_FsL9KvdYSHStFDXsnuaZigvOncU4BxQkcSALHmAAgJUVgFSpuI8hZ69NbCrcdmBoi2Dm4TiA/s675/Ruby-Wongs-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby WRuby Wong's Godown Admiral Manilaong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP8CK3fQgLqM3KX7NCI5LIqupc_8ZrD34Wo8Tft9F_cDPxlI4BQvaNpFoXaph1D-IpRE0ViPVpso2VHCRlwvIi99ZK3LKvS5wwF08osS8Ab_FsL9KvdYSHStFDXsnuaZigvOncU4BxQkcSALHmAAgJUVgFSpuI8hZ69NbCrcdmBoi2Dm4TiA/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-2.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It’s all about playfulness with the <b>Ruby’s Rehab</b>—a drink that resembles a rootbeer float with limes. It has rum, homemade <i>calamancello </i>(like a limoncello, but using calamansi), lime juice, pandan, and a spiced sarsaparilla foam. On the side, a lime jelly replaces the actual fruit. I would never have thought of these flavors together but they work so well—the drink was gone in sixty seconds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3TrkuFXoZuD7qNf78Kf9lPnHCuJycXOw2NURphvgdSq_Cjqb0HaxtNhCWWhv6JBoqOvkz9RQqmpOM4jMvhLZB41L2QeNn3KQkykgBI2NVXE1K2uprSTkO8fl1qSgdRlSzQEqBAld_-7hnTT4F_BDbD-TZBClClLR7YF9AXjLXXoDr96Krw/s675/Ruby-Wongs-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3TrkuFXoZuD7qNf78Kf9lPnHCuJycXOw2NURphvgdSq_Cjqb0HaxtNhCWWhv6JBoqOvkz9RQqmpOM4jMvhLZB41L2QeNn3KQkykgBI2NVXE1K2uprSTkO8fl1qSgdRlSzQEqBAld_-7hnTT4F_BDbD-TZBClClLR7YF9AXjLXXoDr96Krw/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-6.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Rising Sun</b> is a complex drink and it reflects the story behind it. If you like cocktails that tends to be a little on the bitter side, you will enjoy this one. It has yuzu gin, umeshu, lime, and blossom bitters so it’s both sour and bitter. A nori sheet garnish provides some aroma. For a light and refreshing option, try the <b>Pawpaw Morning Wood</b> which has vodka, lime, and papaya. Although this one, I thought lacked a distinct personality.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6t1NG0ZKyvSfSYL5N_spVXypQlWoM8kKokycqLBgueQe0qTDfD6vnAnZf2NUj_m9dBn8BwNA7_HrbpLvK9ATxYpIfMAbjJCYtr283aDOslKONikPQiITTgxw4TRGoTCQich9pC_co3QQ4B4eA1TZjgd9uSmQY1Lq6bj_KtqbCyA0kXk7OA/s675/Ruby-Wongs-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH6t1NG0ZKyvSfSYL5N_spVXypQlWoM8kKokycqLBgueQe0qTDfD6vnAnZf2NUj_m9dBn8BwNA7_HrbpLvK9ATxYpIfMAbjJCYtr283aDOslKONikPQiITTgxw4TRGoTCQich9pC_co3QQ4B4eA1TZjgd9uSmQY1Lq6bj_KtqbCyA0kXk7OA/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-10.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re feeling adventurous, the barmen can definitely whip up a <b>bespoke drink</b> for you. I asked Wil if he could make me <b>a smoked apple pie-inspired drink</b> and he definitely could. I got a fascinating rendition of the old fashioned, featuring Sazerac rye whisky, maple, and carbonated apple juice, finished with smoked cinnamon and garnished with an orange peel. You can’t tell that it’s an apple pie drink from its appearance, but it definitely tastes like a smoky apple pie, as requested! And no, this drink is not too sweet (you know me).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0vK5wv_9rBpboNTFmgqbgs2akb23zcCr8i5S80loWata4IWPYBJGYh6Y_IUmWBnP3pmFP-h-dJ4FU9Dk1-NLt-sBT4itARbEXyp-xgY0zxpwAFhbV7ppC8katBJ3MXr9uiyu6O1nkEsiOKUGKmY0EHSTOjXQMXws2CiR4xOaC_Jd-qqK5g/s929/Ruby-Wongs-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="929" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN0vK5wv_9rBpboNTFmgqbgs2akb23zcCr8i5S80loWata4IWPYBJGYh6Y_IUmWBnP3pmFP-h-dJ4FU9Dk1-NLt-sBT4itARbEXyp-xgY0zxpwAFhbV7ppC8katBJ3MXr9uiyu6O1nkEsiOKUGKmY0EHSTOjXQMXws2CiR4xOaC_Jd-qqK5g/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-15.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Of course, if you’re simply in the mood for the classics, you can certainly order them. I got a <b>White Lady</b> as recommended by John, but he put some twist to it by adding raspberry and bitters. Just might be a new addition to my growing list of favorite gin cocktails!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZsI5Gz7B_wRawCUZvn6K8gXjgP6HQE59HGQy5zZAQfOKLZ-qQR6VdQ3txKrNOxVfwJLdZF7IdGeNBAfSinbchk9DSEG4xikVMuq4JgM10qLxdBUfhVnbkRLX5QUGFKLWbHul59fi-Z9XnWKuZr5Fa_PG4A6KooTn5UfIWeyx8U4V9u-1cA/s900/Ruby-Wongs-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaZsI5Gz7B_wRawCUZvn6K8gXjgP6HQE59HGQy5zZAQfOKLZ-qQR6VdQ3txKrNOxVfwJLdZF7IdGeNBAfSinbchk9DSEG4xikVMuq4JgM10qLxdBUfhVnbkRLX5QUGFKLWbHul59fi-Z9XnWKuZr5Fa_PG4A6KooTn5UfIWeyx8U4V9u-1cA/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-7.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The food, although delicious, needs more spunk if they were to be on the same level as the libations—although I completely understand that they are accompaniments to the drinks and not the stars in this venue. The <b>Battered Soft Shell Crab</b> is a little bland and the batter we got was a little chewy; the <b>Thai Fish Cakes</b> could use more herbs (and perhaps a sauce, although the avocado and mango situation underneath was good); and the <b>Lumpiang Shanghai</b> was given a twist with duck liver, duck confit, and plum sauce. Don’t get me wrong, they’re not bad. It’s just my annoying habit of always looking for the extremely good, the wildly delicious, the orgasm-inducing. They were not. Their adobo peanuts, I must mention though, is so addicting with its sourness and mild spiciness!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZz-Y5FisrdOmhl2rsuyH4K5QySNwnpjwfezFxnjjOH9UCrC4J9iDDAWtVjzOdlr1AN3eWngICwJIHQLsq_XdvyQlwH3l6_ZEgNNYpKB_n2U-PXW-GHXPbkvQymDGsBhB0QWFrxs7AfaVcwn1DVD91rBsDyC0WeQDxUaQB2tkRlV8turgGQ/s1011/Ruby-Wongs-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZz-Y5FisrdOmhl2rsuyH4K5QySNwnpjwfezFxnjjOH9UCrC4J9iDDAWtVjzOdlr1AN3eWngICwJIHQLsq_XdvyQlwH3l6_ZEgNNYpKB_n2U-PXW-GHXPbkvQymDGsBhB0QWFrxs7AfaVcwn1DVD91rBsDyC0WeQDxUaQB2tkRlV8turgGQ/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-14.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsuFYZRCRIJ0ER0hccpugGv5K1RVTxAOq-mZvB7BoshueNV6_C9WL6YKbrTGJ9FZJr4mFrG7P62MeGt9IF6Wp98jX_1KWLvvn4DMjO0zX2UGP7VFrgiyZcDF5P9OP4fgYkH55E2I2ROuGacabS2i1kxXhzAgKZ7BApgV8RQo_GxoZNA3JWQ/s1014/Ruby-Wongs-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZsuFYZRCRIJ0ER0hccpugGv5K1RVTxAOq-mZvB7BoshueNV6_C9WL6YKbrTGJ9FZJr4mFrG7P62MeGt9IF6Wp98jX_1KWLvvn4DMjO0zX2UGP7VFrgiyZcDF5P9OP4fgYkH55E2I2ROuGacabS2i1kxXhzAgKZ7BApgV8RQo_GxoZNA3JWQ/s16000/Ruby-Wongs-12.jpg" title="Ruby Wong's Godown Admiral Manila" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I had initially thought of not writing about Ruby Wong’s, of keeping it to myself until some TikTok video of it goes viral, but a place as beautiful as this deserves to be known by the people who I know would truly appreciate it. The drinks are innovative, and I always appreciate when a lot of thought was poured into anything served to me. This bar is definitely my kind of place, and I can’t wait to get lost inside its lavish walls once again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Ruby Wong's Godown</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: 15px;">Basement Level, Admiral Hotel Manila, </span>2138 Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>+632.5318.9000</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><u>Budget</u>: around PhP2,000</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been to Ruby Wong's? 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-15843517688210740852023-01-11T01:26:00.001+08:002023-01-11T01:26:15.261+08:00My Top Picks from Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0wX4bTKODxrAuOz78gLrlQYQ-UPMu1lkgDSLoJBJOSdIZHG9Yi5eTlf6IEJrJbNUbfyBP57Q_KPceX-OfsuuUu6FTQG0vPnEGlRyDSjs1IjkBnGsYDvP0iERLMpVH4SvRifNUgPv3iqIpvK9_2gNvaD1v4p_DWhAeH6BJh9VK6m2W5iLhg/s1500/Jones-All-Day-Review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS0wX4bTKODxrAuOz78gLrlQYQ-UPMu1lkgDSLoJBJOSdIZHG9Yi5eTlf6IEJrJbNUbfyBP57Q_KPceX-OfsuuUu6FTQG0vPnEGlRyDSjs1IjkBnGsYDvP0iERLMpVH4SvRifNUgPv3iqIpvK9_2gNvaD1v4p_DWhAeH6BJh9VK6m2W5iLhg/s16000/Jones-All-Day-Review.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">I’ll be honest: “all day” concepts kinda scare me. Most of the time, a lot of the dishes feel like they were conceptualized haphazardly—ending up being uninspired, mediocre, indistinctive from other restaurants. Often times, a bunch of random things labelled as "comfort food" comprise the menu. However, <b>Jones All Day</b> in Serendra begs to differ.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">It’s a daunting task to offer international cuisine and fully commit to the real flavors but Chef Kalel Chan manages to accomplish this. I don’t even want to imagine the ingredient inventory that they have but this tells me how dedicated they are to pushing delicious, quality food. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_sEWrli8LYfNq7MrL8cw81H90ZBxzp_g5Ag9fPnStg4-fwSQAJcaNgjnUiPD-gicNHIf3GcBf098UpARY-8BqkBGxP5p3zsqxQBFVE-XFx1G9nnvEnFUqy_HCAIk4Eo7Zo9Ik8H-KagOO3w1388CF3Q3_o6UTJTIfm858DeRpeLyg-hBdQ/s675/Jones-All-Day-22.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_sEWrli8LYfNq7MrL8cw81H90ZBxzp_g5Ag9fPnStg4-fwSQAJcaNgjnUiPD-gicNHIf3GcBf098UpARY-8BqkBGxP5p3zsqxQBFVE-XFx1G9nnvEnFUqy_HCAIk4Eo7Zo9Ik8H-KagOO3w1388CF3Q3_o6UTJTIfm858DeRpeLyg-hBdQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-22.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">While Jones All Day is lovingly referred to as “Mr. Jones’ granddaughter”, I’d like to highlight a few other things other than the signature <i>tapsilog </i>from Greenbelt that we all miss. As the name suggests, the restaurant (actually, bistro and bakery) has something for all time of day—all occasions, all tastes, all preferences, and even dietary needs. Breakfast and recovery food? Check. A <i>sosi </i>brunch? Yes. Power lunch? You bet. A stylish dinner with drinks? Definitely. They even have a shop where you can buy breads, condiments, and other gourmet stuff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Below are the dishes I highly recommend at Jones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">1 | Thai Crudo</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdnmnzngLiRVtFcP1jXEaxaro5V7M2B9Xo5QrVlm7fC_w4oNeA6sSSz-XRSq1ueQxjSUFiV-IjiaHv9P3vmFJIoQGM4AN_FQbu-FHewRAYpqqd06oRDMl11uFp3tmYv-xp93eAZx-I-Ff4dSJbwdoJ95n218l8EMCHooeo_KspQ5BNxxLZQ/s1012/Jones-All-Day-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipdnmnzngLiRVtFcP1jXEaxaro5V7M2B9Xo5QrVlm7fC_w4oNeA6sSSz-XRSq1ueQxjSUFiV-IjiaHv9P3vmFJIoQGM4AN_FQbu-FHewRAYpqqd06oRDMl11uFp3tmYv-xp93eAZx-I-Ff4dSJbwdoJ95n218l8EMCHooeo_KspQ5BNxxLZQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-8.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">If there’s a single dish at Jones All Day that perfectly captures the flavor profiles I am crazy for, it’s definitely the Thai Crudo. Raw white fish is laid down on some <i>nuoc cham</i>-inspired vinaigrette, and on top of the fish are some sambal, finely sliced lemongrass, Thai basil, cilantro, and thin strips of kaffir lime leaves. Pink peppercorns finish the beautiful plating. It’s slightly spicy, tart, sweet, and herbaceous—just like a Thai dish should be. I’ve never visited Jones so far without having this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">2 | Lamb Rib Pho</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemY2R35PPI5W9Bw_iZBoVYsUvXyLMY_9e-oIGHldVpzWVDFOBELh9tAmRmAB4csPs5jNDCS1WfinanS59EwN3Ot7A_xIAHkXad0jZh9ZJhQptxYik1JMRv47Zc1pJIIzys16TAHM8ZD7td9rHxAGtWgno4Bm_B41PieavZz7eDWx5S5rkaw/s1012/Jones-All-Day-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemY2R35PPI5W9Bw_iZBoVYsUvXyLMY_9e-oIGHldVpzWVDFOBELh9tAmRmAB4csPs5jNDCS1WfinanS59EwN3Ot7A_xIAHkXad0jZh9ZJhQptxYik1JMRv47Zc1pJIIzys16TAHM8ZD7td9rHxAGtWgno4Bm_B41PieavZz7eDWx5S5rkaw/s16000/Jones-All-Day-9.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">There’s something about soups that truly fascinate me. They seem really simple but in reality, it’s hard to develop flavors with them so when I encounter great soups, I do a little dance of joy on my seat. The Lamb Rib Pho at Jones is such a soup—a delicious bowl featuring lamb stock, noodles, herbs, and a gigantic meaty rib. If you think beef pho is supreme, wait until you’ve tried this. A unique offering at this restaurant and definitely a must-try.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">3 | Steak and Eggs</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0XakdmHn6leMTmKJ3o5OerWmiU-K9XkkDlgjmF3uymdabJmPkzFKH38nUzHoXS7Ex4CzGI3anKwF_4g3pFw0fHvtoUhrIwSHILx8ex2dx-70D4wj_WXyescO62mwJ2cb7EsLSyeElO2SMly3qJycyS-I8qdMIMMjcXkCnCT7FAI3V4OgEw/s844/Jones-All-Day-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0XakdmHn6leMTmKJ3o5OerWmiU-K9XkkDlgjmF3uymdabJmPkzFKH38nUzHoXS7Ex4CzGI3anKwF_4g3pFw0fHvtoUhrIwSHILx8ex2dx-70D4wj_WXyescO62mwJ2cb7EsLSyeElO2SMly3qJycyS-I8qdMIMMjcXkCnCT7FAI3V4OgEw/s16000/Jones-All-Day-2.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I can’t resist a good plate of steak and eggs, and at Jones, not only is it beautiful and delicious, it’s also pretty affordable too. The US top blade steak is perfectly cooked and very tender, while the steak fat fried rice is loose and fluffy—the perfect fried rice, not wet and sloppy, savory but not too salty and no <i>umay </i>factor. They also provide housemade A1-inspired steak sauce on the side, but honestly I can eat the meat on its own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">4 | Octopus Carpaccio</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9Q-tGJao1Fn-Syq0jRsb530jC-yFWsbWgavfYTmgdWr7gSPs7otjOJKQjIs8fBwwOEIG8snIuW-xfZtYxYbkecgiBsx441SYi-TGdarCLL9AYR8vdunmLteBVNlOox21mKtXtX6AFBUoe0PbalQ-MbyCsq1KoPcmNmQxOW2mzMmQAMEgFg/s900/Jones-All-Day-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix9Q-tGJao1Fn-Syq0jRsb530jC-yFWsbWgavfYTmgdWr7gSPs7otjOJKQjIs8fBwwOEIG8snIuW-xfZtYxYbkecgiBsx441SYi-TGdarCLL9AYR8vdunmLteBVNlOox21mKtXtX6AFBUoe0PbalQ-MbyCsq1KoPcmNmQxOW2mzMmQAMEgFg/s16000/Jones-All-Day-6.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Another winner from the raw selections is the Octopus Carpaccio, featuring thinly sliced octopus, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and dollops of harissa (again, flavor combinations that I’m a sucker for). I love how this restaurant showcases raw seafood in various forms, and this carpaccio is one of their best alongside the Thai crudo. It’s light and delicate but incredibly flavorful—a perfect way to whet up the appetite for more plates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">5 | Bistro Bouillabaisse</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwTgSoMgEe1p-gY5lK0tFfVAevZrf8I_KV8wZZQO_ykj929zeFuttNBhyBnelaRqLTDImmgXcHkFy1tHbAlrHGZeCtDwp86DwmqgH3DOS-F3fAgSOXoQHp0lKj-_WjEvtqihgzP26a6PVpfOTGe1r3qrq5iPK-W0sdn4x1zZkuGwXn-APIQ/s900/Jones-All-Day-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBwTgSoMgEe1p-gY5lK0tFfVAevZrf8I_KV8wZZQO_ykj929zeFuttNBhyBnelaRqLTDImmgXcHkFy1tHbAlrHGZeCtDwp86DwmqgH3DOS-F3fAgSOXoQHp0lKj-_WjEvtqihgzP26a6PVpfOTGe1r3qrq5iPK-W0sdn4x1zZkuGwXn-APIQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-3.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">For something truly comforting, order the Bistro Bouillabaisse which is loaded with salmon, mussels, and prawns. If you love herbaceous and citrusy soups and stews, you are going to enjoy this dish. Each spoonful bursts with tomato, herbs, spices, and citrus, and feels like a warm hug. The crusty bread on the side is perfect for mopping up all that soup—make sure you smear some of the <i>rouille </i>sauce as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">6 | Moules Frites</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yy7lyzPTVvo_mcByZyGzxFDbo8zvl9-Pl7X3alUb4LphaG1YI1wuDvLV02To0sRAtOcFrmDOrLSQ7obfvGCHpFY0vJhz3XTUvyZ0CocqeR2zJ8cpY1wC6ibqcyK4fpfjwf1WYvGicB87saArIjRvyAHhi-nrbsr3ZQxDhMC_1j8VduzElQ/s900/Jones-All-Day-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yy7lyzPTVvo_mcByZyGzxFDbo8zvl9-Pl7X3alUb4LphaG1YI1wuDvLV02To0sRAtOcFrmDOrLSQ7obfvGCHpFY0vJhz3XTUvyZ0CocqeR2zJ8cpY1wC6ibqcyK4fpfjwf1WYvGicB87saArIjRvyAHhi-nrbsr3ZQxDhMC_1j8VduzElQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-10.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I know several people who love seafood but hate mussels and they are unfortunately missing out on Moules Frites, one of the best seafood dishes on earth! It’s everything you want a shellfish dish to be—light, delicate, comforting. The white wine herbed broth is creamy but also light, the Chilean mussels are meaty, and the fries and bread provide the perfect bites in between slurps of seafood and soup.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">7 | Oysters</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIkmSZ-wQa1GfkhuBlkoGc-vZQisoIn5e4NytaM6Jh9toxo6bUb0qeLhxfRp9LA_S7VPrgX7m3mZeVaIofCzfqX_11KzjeeL-J7uDBsBdhqyGkRJdLrRuvQ19-yPHgUWdxwRpo-U4S-P8Z9SPm0h4efrGb5rapR5a-F17XYLxgisCObi_UA/s675/Jones-All-Day-20.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiIkmSZ-wQa1GfkhuBlkoGc-vZQisoIn5e4NytaM6Jh9toxo6bUb0qeLhxfRp9LA_S7VPrgX7m3mZeVaIofCzfqX_11KzjeeL-J7uDBsBdhqyGkRJdLrRuvQ19-yPHgUWdxwRpo-U4S-P8Z9SPm0h4efrGb5rapR5a-F17XYLxgisCObi_UA/s16000/Jones-All-Day-20.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Feeling fancy? Order a plate of Jones’ oysters, preferably the <i>a la escargot</i>—gratinated oysters with a garlic and parsley butter—and some wine for some midweek indulgence. Or over lunch, because who cares? That butter sauce is incredibly delicious and sinful and I wouldn’t give you a guilt trip if you want to drink it all. I must mention that the oysters are huge and incredibly fresh too. Tip: they also offer them Rockefeller style and as a <i>katsu </i>dynamite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">8 | Grass-Fed NZ Beef Short Ribs Bourguignon </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRuHE8KMzkx3eG4zYuJda4VgFwPwx40k-JJgL-eE_L3vQXmhW_dg1co2N9SiviZFBXJp57oQ4c8Rt_oND1EQiPhTa0eyXBJ6mhlx3RDl5f6spBz_ojq-BjF7RGMa_SHeuDs8T1cvH0taVvMt0HxHo4zmJL48JMLPfT2y5L3fSJiiCaDzrhg/s1023/Jones-All-Day-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuRuHE8KMzkx3eG4zYuJda4VgFwPwx40k-JJgL-eE_L3vQXmhW_dg1co2N9SiviZFBXJp57oQ4c8Rt_oND1EQiPhTa0eyXBJ6mhlx3RDl5f6spBz_ojq-BjF7RGMa_SHeuDs8T1cvH0taVvMt0HxHo4zmJL48JMLPfT2y5L3fSJiiCaDzrhg/s16000/Jones-All-Day-4.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Succulent slow-braised beef cheeks are the star of this dish—Jones’ take on the classic French stew, beef <i>bourguignon</i>. If you’re a fan or rich, thick beef stews, you must try this. The luscious, fall-apart beef cheeks sit atop a bed of delicious mashed potato. Sweetish vegetables complete each bite. Honestly this dish looks like something from a fine dining restaurant and not in a casual spot in Serendra.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">9 | Vegan Pumpkin Soup</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCsEj2j-tV9Xk7WIDbX85rDBomFNlYbpH8EUvAxn_PSlMln_9RB7JvCZKBX8dUFDLAUJy3xbdUxZ67v0zJtRxmp9yLbY0JRJ1FFbhipyb35c25OzoeMgrXU76ins8aLRgI3_56CzBrbuP2Jl-dPOC4ZhH1ewXqcpIrLx7EpZsJ6fFz-IJmQ/s900/Jones-All-Day-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDCsEj2j-tV9Xk7WIDbX85rDBomFNlYbpH8EUvAxn_PSlMln_9RB7JvCZKBX8dUFDLAUJy3xbdUxZ67v0zJtRxmp9yLbY0JRJ1FFbhipyb35c25OzoeMgrXU76ins8aLRgI3_56CzBrbuP2Jl-dPOC4ZhH1ewXqcpIrLx7EpZsJ6fFz-IJmQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-7.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">People who automatically stay away from anything labelled “vegan” are definitely missing out on some delicious things—such as this Pumpkin Soup. The dish is loaded with spices, almost tasting like a curry, but thinner and therefore more slurp-able. It has coconut milk instead of dairy cream and better in my opinion. You need to add this to your starters to share when you visit Jones with your friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">10 | Black Pepper Crab Cream Handkerchief Pasta</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgUIcvwuoqkxO7j0ZCkPT4hOIy0-Q1DLTvPLVMomQYMbYm9xLZE17vdhojmdp6nGBxflQnfoPrC7yucNa1J8BDAa-0EasXLiCJwynFEMs0uQDwTeqzTNoDBRIF2NzFhigkyNG9Y8BllG5KeBDoOpFYrl7pCFeNPa1n1rbBSkv6wYyqmYxIQ/s900/Jones-All-Day-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlgUIcvwuoqkxO7j0ZCkPT4hOIy0-Q1DLTvPLVMomQYMbYm9xLZE17vdhojmdp6nGBxflQnfoPrC7yucNa1J8BDAa-0EasXLiCJwynFEMs0uQDwTeqzTNoDBRIF2NzFhigkyNG9Y8BllG5KeBDoOpFYrl7pCFeNPa1n1rbBSkv6wYyqmYxIQ/s16000/Jones-All-Day-5.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Another interesting offering at Jones is their handkerchief pasta—I’ve never seen it offered in other restaurants, even Italian ones. Perhaps it’s because it looks hard to make! The pasta sheets, similar to lasagne but thinner, are so delicate and silky—Jones makes them in house. They offer a variety of sauces such as Dan Dan and one that’s “carbonara inspired”, but my favorite is probably the Black Pepper Crab Cream which explodes with pepper spice and citrus.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">11 | Open Faced Truffled Egg Salad</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nZFPCTH3IZa9i5cXBDUhvcmLeLhSdGOZ1XlKejsNT3VOHpEzgYrc7QnaEaqLIQ6R6HwHMCWaFfywgqMZ3yclPBv_2fBxSSttg1_a1tAo0lHkvdi02My_6ATLXK0LiuCDaTRTVy601wgIh-SkEWNZRCRVbbfABp-lQNWMUKh29djMaytG2w/s1012/Jones-All-Day-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-nZFPCTH3IZa9i5cXBDUhvcmLeLhSdGOZ1XlKejsNT3VOHpEzgYrc7QnaEaqLIQ6R6HwHMCWaFfywgqMZ3yclPBv_2fBxSSttg1_a1tAo0lHkvdi02My_6ATLXK0LiuCDaTRTVy601wgIh-SkEWNZRCRVbbfABp-lQNWMUKh29djMaytG2w/s16000/Jones-All-Day-11.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">If you’re in BGC, super hungry, and looking for a filling brunch or breakfast, pop into Jones and order the Open Faced Truffled Egg Salad. Your typical egg salad is elevated with cherry tomatoes, dill, and black caviar—all atop a piece of dark rye multigrain toast. There’s some fries for accompaniment and housemade fresh mayonnaise. Order a cortado, a hazelnut cream cold brew, or the refreshing Clean and Green smoothie made with spinach and mango to pair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEdG40jWmY15d4P4a5RUXf8CEF62rWyQI8gbgCXC6FAkJBhojfhrwJUHe8Brhga5Mw46faakqZAts4IZU-8dIasSphIn5kxajp6HsLdJklZBpVOZdQeYxkjk8BgQYzTEJixQhBVD98HTs3QNINpA6gZ1xpJvVErraD4NoUNy5lg4aKYKXzA/s675/Jones-All-Day-21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLEdG40jWmY15d4P4a5RUXf8CEF62rWyQI8gbgCXC6FAkJBhojfhrwJUHe8Brhga5Mw46faakqZAts4IZU-8dIasSphIn5kxajp6HsLdJklZBpVOZdQeYxkjk8BgQYzTEJixQhBVD98HTs3QNINpA6gZ1xpJvVErraD4NoUNy5lg4aKYKXzA/s16000/Jones-All-Day-21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">12 | Brioche French Toast</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66iAbvSZnGSPFeMHs2lNu6QAY4ccWWAEq5xDgASorrC_6vCcp9buxvOvNEuT1XDNX_i4HFsQlqB0WS-c_WXAqsyzcIA25DPhx3gVXyfZUpKd7QGIMEVVwtVVH3E0dlk0X1-mRWOyaPad-EfVkZ2EDAUa7SihpjiWnXOEp4RkEHABsfAbu5w/s1012/Jones-All-Day-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66iAbvSZnGSPFeMHs2lNu6QAY4ccWWAEq5xDgASorrC_6vCcp9buxvOvNEuT1XDNX_i4HFsQlqB0WS-c_WXAqsyzcIA25DPhx3gVXyfZUpKd7QGIMEVVwtVVH3E0dlk0X1-mRWOyaPad-EfVkZ2EDAUa7SihpjiWnXOEp4RkEHABsfAbu5w/s16000/Jones-All-Day-1.jpg" title="Jones All Day Bistro and Bakery" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Finish your meal at Jones All Day with the Brioche French Toast, guaranteed to provide that sweet, delightful ending. Or it can also be a breakfast plate on its own, if you’re the type who prefers sweet dishes for brekky. A thick slab of buttery brioche bread is laden with berry compote and topped with crème fraiche, honey, and toasted almonds. 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Now your favorite childhood merienda (with Coke or coffee?) can be enjoyed in an elevated form. The croissant itself is great and flaky, while the filling really reminds you of Spanish bread—buttery, milky, sugary. I want a hot cup of 3-in-1, please. (Tip: the hazelnut and almond croissants are pretty good too.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Have you been to Jones All Day? How was your experience? What are your favorite dishes?</span></b></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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They were more well known as a food stall at the <b>Salcedo Weekend Market</b>, and now they have a full-service restaurant. I rarely praise Thai places here, so you better believe me. The food by <b>Chef Aof Suwannalert</b> tastes authentic and is straightforward and no-frills—no need for fancy garnishes and to me, that screams confidence. The menu is a good mix of Filipino crowd-pleasers (pad thai, pandan chicken, bagoong rice) and harder-to-find dishes. Those that are meant to be spicy, such as <i>pad kra pao</i> and <i>laab</i>, MUST be ordered spicy in my opinion, so get the “almost-Thai” level to really appreciate them. My favorites, other than the two aforementioned, are the <b>Tom Kha Kai, Yum Woon Sen, Beef Shortribs with Spicy Lime Sauce, Khanom Tako, and Luk Chin Tod</b> (meatballs). Chang Thai is still on soft opening so pack some patience. As with any other Thai restaurants here, sometimes people (both cooks and customers) are afraid of spice so it would be better if (1) you, as a customer, specify your preference and (2) the servers be trained to consistently ask.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nam Nam</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdih7BtVwrWVBcsfVZOnybwdgyHr5Tf_ldiiUKq5MHyJ5a06bF7f3uurGMm7epSrwvgSHlBDsLTqTtdMfsr2vzwe5XVZNiufXuhIASSdB6jM9geDw_HyzwAWHijCimSac_c-vPILCp4NxN9ZXGE7p1LXysBzO00_j2Ksum0XOBB5VhImlvaQ/s2048/PicGrid_20230108_00320686.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdih7BtVwrWVBcsfVZOnybwdgyHr5Tf_ldiiUKq5MHyJ5a06bF7f3uurGMm7epSrwvgSHlBDsLTqTtdMfsr2vzwe5XVZNiufXuhIASSdB6jM9geDw_HyzwAWHijCimSac_c-vPILCp4NxN9ZXGE7p1LXysBzO00_j2Ksum0XOBB5VhImlvaQ/w640-h480/PicGrid_20230108_00320686.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15 px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;">Arriving at Nam Nam in Maginhawa feels like stepping into a café in Hanoi or Hoi An. The distressed yellow walls, overgrowth, and wooden tables and benches will truly transport you—the only thing missing is the throng of passing motorbikes. I ordered their specialty, <b>Bun Bo Hue</b>, which is a noodle soup dish originating from Hue in Central Vietnam. While I have doubts about its authenticity (I expected a different dish—because of what they called it), I can’t ignore the fact that it’s very <b>delicious and comforting</b>. The sate (Vietnamese chili sauce) is served separately. I would order this again, but I am curious what Vietnamese expats or other people who have been to Hue would think of this dish. I also enjoyed their fried spring rolls but found the<i> ca phe sua da </i>a little too strong on the coffee—I rarely wish my coffee is sweeter, but in this case, I wished it was.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vina Café and Xin Chao</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W8DXOePFrTWyZdzrsv9b95Vdz54M8BHtl_W2KfHvPDoDz0MVUUFhZ7twXdrzQ20m_tfnjEQ1ewda98nxkdm9Yjutit0XYZnaWrSRwVXRtWw7IWia-i8q8YIQE7MZ6vd2WcWiolgvbkl6lbgrgjY_Tw616_Ds8gRQztJVsYhsPITfFStYOQ/s2048/PicGrid_20230108_00331419.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9W8DXOePFrTWyZdzrsv9b95Vdz54M8BHtl_W2KfHvPDoDz0MVUUFhZ7twXdrzQ20m_tfnjEQ1ewda98nxkdm9Yjutit0XYZnaWrSRwVXRtWw7IWia-i8q8YIQE7MZ6vd2WcWiolgvbkl6lbgrgjY_Tw616_Ds8gRQztJVsYhsPITfFStYOQ/w640-h480/PicGrid_20230108_00331419.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15 px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;">Another Vietnamese restaurant? Why not! Anyone who follows me on Instagram knows how picky I am with Viet coffee and I loved the <i><b>ca phe sua da</b></i> at Vina Café. Finally, I don’t have to go all the way to San Juan (The Coffee Library) for my <i>sua da</i> fix. Vina Café is the more <b>laid-back sister of Vina Trang restaurant</b>, offering a smaller menu as well. I highly recommend their <b>Seafood Pho</b>, which has salmon, shrimp, and fish cakes—it’s lighter but just as comforting as the beef version. Right beside the café is <b>Xin Chao</b>, a bar which offers Vietnamese-inspired cocktails! I love the <b>Rum Ca Phe</b> which consists of rum, Vietnamese coffee, condensed milk, and soya milk. They can also make bespoke drinks—I tried one with whiskey and housemade ginger shrub and it was great! The bar is popular among the younger crowd so if you want to sit down and relish cocktails, you better arrive early.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nikkei Robata</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnPBis5k_Zw562m78s3zONQrFvC3tdmyrw3I61KKcz3lJlunGNqYJq531aEJRYIESrDhKLPYSDx2tD1AQ4JVtsqgHIKTKviy51CT_fd4utHMhg1nLxaEtvdcxTPDKg0nFH6LhqPJRzabX-ReslEMG8WfKC_g3ptsTfn1Bf_0g3oG35jLKhA/s2048/PicGrid_20230108_00210965.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnPBis5k_Zw562m78s3zONQrFvC3tdmyrw3I61KKcz3lJlunGNqYJq531aEJRYIESrDhKLPYSDx2tD1AQ4JVtsqgHIKTKviy51CT_fd4utHMhg1nLxaEtvdcxTPDKg0nFH6LhqPJRzabX-ReslEMG8WfKC_g3ptsTfn1Bf_0g3oG35jLKhA/w640-h480/PicGrid_20230108_00210965.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15 px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;">Nikkei’s outlets (Nikkei, Nikkei Nama Bar, Nikkei Robata) have mixed reviews among people—including my friends—but I personally have never had a bad meal here (disclaimer: never had a “sponsored” meal either). Their latest concept, <b>Nikkei Robata</b>, incorporates the <b>Japanese style of grilling</b>, and so expect a lot of grilled items in the menu. I visited the Newport Mall branch and had the <b>Grilled Salmon Belly with Mushroom Risotto</b>—the fish was savory, smoky, and melt-in-the-mouth while the risotto was creamy, cheesy, and rich, riddled with assorted fresh mushrooms. The tiraditos, which are my favorites at Nama, are unfortunately not available at Robata. Fancy a drink? Try the <b>Harajuku Daiquiri</b> which features rum, yuzu, and simple syrup—straightforward but incredible.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Zhenbao Hotpot</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilX3jFREBYDVZiC9HczyXx_QpeN8FhgBzZahPPXOrliDw0QkFKfVfQhAOguvx_ipHvQjkC7s6GpNpuzqVCelA27YV7V-Cta2_Kyica0AkAip0Eqb0U-w1onOVjHB27PyZIsgbXC2rFfPPnriPbqd4qTNS9nzJd2Zhb_jehmOOAGVUwvqi6hA/s2048/PicGrid_20230108_00213021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilX3jFREBYDVZiC9HczyXx_QpeN8FhgBzZahPPXOrliDw0QkFKfVfQhAOguvx_ipHvQjkC7s6GpNpuzqVCelA27YV7V-Cta2_Kyica0AkAip0Eqb0U-w1onOVjHB27PyZIsgbXC2rFfPPnriPbqd4qTNS9nzJd2Zhb_jehmOOAGVUwvqi6hA/w640-h426/PicGrid_20230108_00213021.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15 px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15 px;">I’m not the best person to talk about hotpot since I rarely go out for that, but I recently visited <b>Zhenbao </b>in One Bonifacio High Street with my officemates and we really enjoyed it. The restaurant has 2 options at <b>PhP799 and PhP999</b>—both unlimited and the latter offering more seafood choices. The cheaper option is good enough considering that it includes USDA beef, pork, lobster ball, cheese ball, fish ball, beef ball, pork innards, sausage, luncheon meat, tofu, fresh mushrooms, vegetables, and greens. You can order rice or a selection of noodles as well. The plain broth is good but I prefer the spicy one (of course). There’s a condiments station where pre-made sauces are available, but feel free to whip up your own!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Which ones from this list have you tried?</span></b></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-70492979659334619792022-12-05T13:33:00.010+08:002023-03-13T21:43:11.015+08:00Bali Food Trip: 26 Restaurants Worth Traveling For [UPDATED DECEMBER 2022]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWpJKEjpO-Sqhy0q8LzsnCMwI1clbu3IFAZ9_vtIqfin7FFHkIqCoUNrSRI0mA0IK4XoPrnjKnL1E7kKlbbRJXsgxhD3EITJXqH3OSBW9M1sYL2bLpUn09asfUX2quaAaV2dKAtx0wqKuLPomqEeWiNmiZh4rEQ5dhx__R6yyvGTKmgKmGQ/s1500/Bali-Food-Guide.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJWpJKEjpO-Sqhy0q8LzsnCMwI1clbu3IFAZ9_vtIqfin7FFHkIqCoUNrSRI0mA0IK4XoPrnjKnL1E7kKlbbRJXsgxhD3EITJXqH3OSBW9M1sYL2bLpUn09asfUX2quaAaV2dKAtx0wqKuLPomqEeWiNmiZh4rEQ5dhx__R6yyvGTKmgKmGQ/s16000/Bali-Food-Guide.jpg" width="675" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Truth be told, Bali is not a destination people would typically pick when craving for local cuisine</span><span style="font-size: xx-large;">—</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">unlike let's say, Bangkok or Osaka</span><span style="font-size: x-large;">—but the dining scene in the Island of the Gods is far from lackluster. Acclaimed chefs from all over the world have made Bali their second home, introducing exciting concepts and reimagining Asian food.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Indonesian food is far </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">less explored compared to other Asian cuisines, and while the foreign concepts in Bali are </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">packaged more attractively, I urge you try more of the local fare too when you visit. In this list, I added both <i>warungs </i>and restaurants offering international food. These are some of the </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">most well-polished, well-thought-of concepts I've tried, with </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">interiors that will put other Asian destinations to shame; with food that can compete just as easily. A <b>Bali Food Map</b> has been conveniently attached at the bottom of this blog post for your food tripping.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I'm always keen on adding more local offerings to my lists, but for now, here’s a list from both the east and the west. Enjoy!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>This list is ranked.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Solé Dining (Seminyak) </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx58TAE9f528wFM8_YNGxT5mtwTbUBjkbKLVht16sBPA-JdhYaCmjqiGwbs0NzrCVdLBQjO4iWPSJT-iMYDFJYHcZGLZDguS6Jz69obmKe0kydz-okq8UuCBJcFB0G0rylqSVdR4PMrrIzANWpQHwyL55_usTVugUXI6PdA5D3vv4Yg0aX1g/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01525661.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx58TAE9f528wFM8_YNGxT5mtwTbUBjkbKLVht16sBPA-JdhYaCmjqiGwbs0NzrCVdLBQjO4iWPSJT-iMYDFJYHcZGLZDguS6Jz69obmKe0kydz-okq8UuCBJcFB0G0rylqSVdR4PMrrIzANWpQHwyL55_usTVugUXI6PdA5D3vv4Yg0aX1g/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221203_01525661.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese flavors is a concept unheard of, but thanks to chef Martin Loving, this can now be experienced in Bali. Solé offers an elevated dining experience right beside Batu Belig Beach: some of the notable dishes include the Agedashi Tofu which demonstrates balance between delicate Japanese flavors and vibrant Western elements; the beautiful temaki creations; the Green Tomato Salad that will make you forget meat; and the exciting Grilled Octopus. If you’re looking for refined food in a casual setting, this restaurant is the place to visit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/11/sole-mari-beach-club-bali.html" target="_blank"><b>Elevated Beachside Dining at Solé Dining</b></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Solé </i></span><i style="font-size: 15px;">Dining is open from 12PM to 10PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Sangsaka (Seminyak)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2AU42CPhqUnDlFw80_V6vbHiddf11NGu0KoTJlTdWJfYx4IDJt16Uze4XsPNPkQ-36U21fBumwdPzz8R0YS97ub9pFczLnQdcwOoLtayZksEbygCiGRwFuscMaYQ10C0OImTr1CPQZWVZyfwA0FthBzfn7Eh0UqWfzPbfLe3cxE_7CopTg/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01475762.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2AU42CPhqUnDlFw80_V6vbHiddf11NGu0KoTJlTdWJfYx4IDJt16Uze4XsPNPkQ-36U21fBumwdPzz8R0YS97ub9pFczLnQdcwOoLtayZksEbygCiGRwFuscMaYQ10C0OImTr1CPQZWVZyfwA0FthBzfn7Eh0UqWfzPbfLe3cxE_7CopTg/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221203_01475762.jpg" width="675" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For a taste of Modern Indonesian cooking, reserve a table at Sangsaka in Seminyak. This intimate and stylish 40-seater restaurant puts a spin on Indonesian food, using a variety of ingredients and techniques that aim to mimic the diverse flavors of the archipelago. For the ultimate experience, try the 8-course tasting menu which will take you around Indonesia—it’s the best way to sample a variety from their a la carte menu as well. Everything is delicious and they finish strong with the desserts!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Sangsaka is open from 5:30PM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Room 4 Dessert (Ubud)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbkboKm_04mZqMN7lwCtuck85YI0_hMFqhFl6lvPz4QhnueI5VfShoTtCwMTLP8MEUQK8U8b9I0pOY1SCg-vrcH_g4dIEHs7h3PKztmzA4-HWkPfwO3TfIk4wQDBKvFeAns4XmnNcRK00PhBKEBY1zvtcacZ0iJtzH22zzz8MdRmgu42WRQ/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01403923.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbkboKm_04mZqMN7lwCtuck85YI0_hMFqhFl6lvPz4QhnueI5VfShoTtCwMTLP8MEUQK8U8b9I0pOY1SCg-vrcH_g4dIEHs7h3PKztmzA4-HWkPfwO3TfIk4wQDBKvFeAns4XmnNcRK00PhBKEBY1zvtcacZ0iJtzH22zzz8MdRmgu42WRQ/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01403923.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It’s important to know what Room 4 Dessert is about before coming here: Chef Will Goldfarb is obsessed with plants, seasonality, and fresh ingredients—and so the desserts here don’t feel like the typical dessert. With an emphasis on freshness and what’s available (thus the menu changes every few months), Room 4 Dessert’s dishes utilize a lot of fruit, flowers, and herbs native to Bali, and use less processed ingredients. The signature experience is a 21-course meal executed in 3 different areas of the restaurant, starting with a garden tour and ending with another garden—a romantic venue for the final bites of the night. Some dishes are more notable that others, but you can tell a lot of thought has been put in every one of them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Room 4 Dessert is open from 4PM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4. Mari Beach Club </b></span><b style="font-size: large;">(Seminyak)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetHYeo6CNxIFff-X-bmYH57_y3ufVR4BKxOzijzZuAOo3EkYE-ybUu5cynWuxU8Rz4fnGc4RE5uZQ4Y17FnCAB6d6_DVR07WtlrAMe6NhE4mqiNp8KAZvRaJ1LG9jYkU1sI-iN2yzuKn4yU0O6AuYzyy4GvKb77etWSF22XPTN3wff4IAHg/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01510466.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgetHYeo6CNxIFff-X-bmYH57_y3ufVR4BKxOzijzZuAOo3EkYE-ybUu5cynWuxU8Rz4fnGc4RE5uZQ4Y17FnCAB6d6_DVR07WtlrAMe6NhE4mqiNp8KAZvRaJ1LG9jYkU1sI-iN2yzuKn4yU0O6AuYzyy4GvKb77etWSF22XPTN3wff4IAHg/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221203_01510466.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">You can’t go to Bali without hanging out in a beach club, and if you are to pick only one, make it Mari. The stunning property has some of the best architectural designs you’ll ever see, including a gorgeous infinity pool that looks out to Batu Belig Beach. The vibe is lavish yet casual, easygoing and very chill—it’s so easy to spend an entire afternoon here just relishing delicious bites like satay and tacos, or heavier meals like Nasi Goreng, one of the best in Bali, in my opinion. The sunset view here is awesome as well so order some cocktails while you wait for it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Mari Beach Club is open from 12PM to 10PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Baso Mawar (Berawa)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZ1d-SSe3uSyT-FUC8DTuz42LnsFC2ODp2bR2SbR3Fnuy4Nxyl7fBCCIe9ZTvs3yNS2fBsCNDSiM_Ti93-T_aKFgbG5Q1cXSP7LQIlAB0HutV_w9YyWlc2gcSgp7lJlg4K7RZU6pbAaJJD5nxjXmPMcUcDCA6Rg5x1yafOkvuHu6ebtFnKA/s4000/20221007_123658%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoZ1d-SSe3uSyT-FUC8DTuz42LnsFC2ODp2bR2SbR3Fnuy4Nxyl7fBCCIe9ZTvs3yNS2fBsCNDSiM_Ti93-T_aKFgbG5Q1cXSP7LQIlAB0HutV_w9YyWlc2gcSgp7lJlg4K7RZU6pbAaJJD5nxjXmPMcUcDCA6Rg5x1yafOkvuHu6ebtFnKA/w480-h640/20221007_123658%20(1).jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">While many consider nasi goreng or mie goreng as their ultimate Indonesian comfort food, mine happens to be bakso—the Indonesian meatball soup! One such place offering great bakso is Baso Mawar in Berawa. The restaurant offers a variety of styles—soup and meatballs only, soup with rice noodles, soup with yellow noodles—to suit your craving. I personally loved the mie bakso (yellow noodles) where the soup is served separate. I like putting a dash of kecap manis and some sambal on the noodles then putting a splash of the soup, before eating them with the meatballs. Yum!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Baso Mawar is open from 9AM to 9PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. The Sayan House (Ubud)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxW3BJMfEdKuO6Ij_cH8A2zN9bGX4LJOU_EcJ2mYM9S9sT3z5moQuqnuejS0uuvoEiAM9FjFtpkwpiCWbL_bAMkDImh0zfbcHdsAAKioRL9MbtzN59hoUhW1nPSq8pRomu0XXwzApvICd8ckmZuVGi_GpcIVsFRblcxq74_eaQzJtoES6D4w/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_02374347.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxW3BJMfEdKuO6Ij_cH8A2zN9bGX4LJOU_EcJ2mYM9S9sT3z5moQuqnuejS0uuvoEiAM9FjFtpkwpiCWbL_bAMkDImh0zfbcHdsAAKioRL9MbtzN59hoUhW1nPSq8pRomu0XXwzApvICd8ckmZuVGi_GpcIVsFRblcxq74_eaQzJtoES6D4w/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_02374347.jpg" width="675" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For stunning views of Ubud while you lounge around with delicious Japanese-Latin food, head over to The Sayan House which boasts of tranquil vibes and incredible views. Their sushi taco, composed of tuna and salmon sashimi, shrimp, rice, nori, and wasabi aioli is especially unforgettable and addicting! Make sure you reserve a table, and come before sunset!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>The Sayan House is open from 12PM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Mano Beach House (Seminyak)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIs3UerTpGtoEZLTva22fPwdhXvzxA-T5dRbHh-v-N1q8N70ja0ykrzoTeaYBeFQxXCLHihH2Yzl_nyRRzkGW8ug9b7c6g2oWC0KXbskOBNONVcXCKy3Nu6qVbFUDwDR-Yws7sQlSnT0TjVyTP7h983szBC1nGU5vNp4V7N1zGpx7hnLlAA/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_02381119.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgIs3UerTpGtoEZLTva22fPwdhXvzxA-T5dRbHh-v-N1q8N70ja0ykrzoTeaYBeFQxXCLHihH2Yzl_nyRRzkGW8ug9b7c6g2oWC0KXbskOBNONVcXCKy3Nu6qVbFUDwDR-Yws7sQlSnT0TjVyTP7h983szBC1nGU5vNp4V7N1zGpx7hnLlAA/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_02381119.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Slow living is the mantra of Mano Beach House, and once you experience this spot in Petitenget Beach, you will understand it—and love it. The vibe is incredibly laid back and every aspect of the beach club contributes to it: the shady, canopied seats facing the beach; the delicious cocktails; the easygoing beats; and the food meant to be relished and lingered upon. I loved the Amberjack Ceviche, Potato Gnocchi and Chorizo, and the East Side cocktail which has gin, mint, cucumber, and elderflower. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Mano Beach House is open from 11AM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. Lusa by Suka (Berawa)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6I6gUHBpE6dvENvX1dzxxzmJziHDmNQumrbi-9VyHDXpEujU0QJkuicyPXe7lHs7PlgPAgrtzdSwNEWx25aSDPHcf8sKNp3fGTefdn1UxXX5fLGZTVLxtgG0rGRNnw1XedgBO86WWipYwj1Jrf_8xsoUtgpsZkBT4P4uRhA1KxAoNAd9Pw/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01520091.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm6I6gUHBpE6dvENvX1dzxxzmJziHDmNQumrbi-9VyHDXpEujU0QJkuicyPXe7lHs7PlgPAgrtzdSwNEWx25aSDPHcf8sKNp3fGTefdn1UxXX5fLGZTVLxtgG0rGRNnw1XedgBO86WWipYwj1Jrf_8xsoUtgpsZkBT4P4uRhA1KxAoNAd9Pw/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01520091.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The formula for a perfect morning includes amazing bread, great coffee, and delicious eggs—and you can get all of these at Lusa by Suka, a modern café and bar situated at the heart of Berawa. This spot features a lively, bustling ambience and beautiful industrial chic interiors—and the offerings are great. Try the Chili Crab Scramble which has crab and Szechuan chili with an Asian slaw and a sourdough toast on the side. For the drinks, I recommend the piccolo and the matcha latte.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Lusa by Suka is open from 7:30AM to 10PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Pizza Fabbrica (Umalas and Canggu)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjso2ZcisW2IvxrMtMqCajaakOXny1iB98S3V9cirqqsE80n6vt8flNB6iAUyuYirn1n7xGn4lSzoCEh6K_n-474HXfezMGQm004ZCrOhU2rgiURKq_BXtL6dzT2XW53k_Yg9tYP1CJMf0PGz5MCVT5a0OneAZn3FZ9JA3fSE6nLHlBQ7klbA/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01442331.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjso2ZcisW2IvxrMtMqCajaakOXny1iB98S3V9cirqqsE80n6vt8flNB6iAUyuYirn1n7xGn4lSzoCEh6K_n-474HXfezMGQm004ZCrOhU2rgiURKq_BXtL6dzT2XW53k_Yg9tYP1CJMf0PGz5MCVT5a0OneAZn3FZ9JA3fSE6nLHlBQ7klbA/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01442331.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">One can never go wrong with pizza—especially at Pizza Fabbrica. This Italian restaurant has 2 locations in Bali (Canggu and Umalas) and is a popular stop for authentic and freshly made pastas and pizzas. The restaurant uses only 100% Made in Italy products to ensure that each dish is of the best Italian quality. The Crudo Grana e Rucola has mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, parmesan, and arugula—a combination of freshness and meaty goodness. Try it with some beer or choose from their extensive wine selection!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Pizza Fabbrica is open from 10AM to 12AM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Copenhagen (Canggu)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAagO385EHlJXr469vOX0w8bFhZa6xG7mK24KRLLrDbLbTr4n0LafWj-kBkYOTIQLtfQojyu9vLFsoMeBYoYTJ8ng_79IYYscEp5mXo9JKYfOr7xBK5N7LMQUmPbKIqM5SjJbTPg36Mb_6PzsuHTEONLVB4fRU7Kt1LynNe78qURgKxAkBQ/s3850/20221015_113950%20(1).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3850" data-original-width="2887" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAagO385EHlJXr469vOX0w8bFhZa6xG7mK24KRLLrDbLbTr4n0LafWj-kBkYOTIQLtfQojyu9vLFsoMeBYoYTJ8ng_79IYYscEp5mXo9JKYfOr7xBK5N7LMQUmPbKIqM5SjJbTPg36Mb_6PzsuHTEONLVB4fRU7Kt1LynNe78qURgKxAkBQ/w480-h640/20221015_113950%20(1).jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re a fan of big, Western-style breakfasts, march over to Copenhagen in Canggu. We loved their build-your-own-breakfast-board concept where you may choose 3 or 5 dishes from their selections of breads, eggs, protein, fruit, and desserts. This cafe is super popular among Canggu dwellers so prepare to line up for a while; it’s also at the far end of Canggu but I'd say it's worth the visit. The coffee is great as well so add that to the good food, lovely ambience, and amazing service and you’ve got yourself a fabulous breakfast.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Copenhagen is open from 6AM to 6PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>11. Nook (Umalas)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2iNC7oX84C9ls3J0wCeZ2J0FxMhXp1iTITXmGHY68W8iTGawoF5ivJ0M-cRuyF4iydYBRGzMYFkpYVoiBC2FslNgClWzI1zhv2EFsGiusdMDr9Z5ZK1m5znXtpnW-jQObOwHb3E8YAWMKibLHe3CzloxHORftLuN0Sxgpnd371U5UyCXNA/s3625/20221007_203005.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3625" data-original-width="2745" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM2iNC7oX84C9ls3J0wCeZ2J0FxMhXp1iTITXmGHY68W8iTGawoF5ivJ0M-cRuyF4iydYBRGzMYFkpYVoiBC2FslNgClWzI1zhv2EFsGiusdMDr9Z5ZK1m5znXtpnW-jQObOwHb3E8YAWMKibLHe3CzloxHORftLuN0Sxgpnd371U5UyCXNA/w484-h640/20221007_203005.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you can’t decide between Western and local food, Nook is always a great choice in Bali. The restaurant shot to fame because of its beautiful view of the rice fields, but more than that, the food is actually pretty good and reasonably priced. The Nasi Campur Special is the most famous choice among travelers but the simpler Nasi Goreng Ayam is just as great—the satay is flavorful and the sambal is delicious.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Nook is open from 8AM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>12. Bonito Fish Bar (Umalas)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECuevR7pPPS9nNSfO-AKkAcr554vsqfoxR1tRDJWSHFyDtJpjZfsWaVcH-KjbjzGwrwuePy4ZXCwYSylEXvyjaQYmWjWDnrgrJVAZKsIiH67FDOJLhexlErjrfLaJN_tukK6tiFdU1nYY8xslWotVGzLGkLLcKWBtiZIHUF9FXO8cKZAQPw/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01412323.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECuevR7pPPS9nNSfO-AKkAcr554vsqfoxR1tRDJWSHFyDtJpjZfsWaVcH-KjbjzGwrwuePy4ZXCwYSylEXvyjaQYmWjWDnrgrJVAZKsIiH67FDOJLhexlErjrfLaJN_tukK6tiFdU1nYY8xslWotVGzLGkLLcKWBtiZIHUF9FXO8cKZAQPw/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01412323.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you love seafood, you must visit Bonito Fish Bar in Umalas—a unique concept that provides diners the freshest seafood sustainably sourced from different regions of Indonesia along with some imported premium products. Here, the creatures of the sea are the real stars—you may enjoy them fresh (as in crudo), seared, roasted, fried, grilled, however you like! The glass display will definitely lure you with how beautiful and fresh everything is. If you can’t decide what to order, try the “A Taste of Bonito” experience—a 9-course tasting menu featuring assorted seafood and two desserts.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Bonito Fish Bar is open from 12PM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>13.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Naughty Nuri’s (Seminyak, Ubud, Sanur, and Jimbaran)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdS6eMmZyT4JBLO1HYvvxNwFIIMdh3QbrosT-ivbp1YuKcZkhBH4lmXGpEH_MfepJ-tqTWgRIXsRHe6S5jADZ43Dcj29OPsZjsBqrD793B0lN2rUF-0CrGGio6CYPZq86g6UN/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFdS6eMmZyT4JBLO1HYvvxNwFIIMdh3QbrosT-ivbp1YuKcZkhBH4lmXGpEH_MfepJ-tqTWgRIXsRHe6S5jADZ43Dcj29OPsZjsBqrD793B0lN2rUF-0CrGGio6CYPZq86g6UN/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-11.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The Balinese are big pork lovers—and Naughty Nuri’s, a <i>warung </i>well-known for its <b>pork ribs</b>, is a clear indication. A visit by Anthony Bourdain propelled this restaurant to fame, and if you wish to dine here, you might find yourself falling in line for a table. The wait is worth it, however; the ribs are so good! The meat is fall-off-the-bone, and the sweetish, tangy, sticky sauce, made with Balinese spices, is superb. We thought we could get away with not eating rice since we ordered some delicious <b>Truffle Fries</b> too, but we found ourselves ordering extras. The grilled chicken skewers (<b>Nuri’s Satay</b>) are hefty and tasty, especially with a squeeze of lime.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Naughty Nuri's branches:</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><i style="font-size: 15px;">Seminyak - </i><i style="font-size: 15px;">11AM - 10:00PM</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Ubud - </i></span></span><i style="font-size: 15px;">10:00AM - 10:00PM</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Sanur - </i></span></span><span style="font-size: 15px; font-style: italic;">11AM - 10:00PM</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Jimbaran - </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">9AM - 10:00PM</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgedNoSswjTbAJEznYGjd16QBBk0Bpuw5pWxkRbJFcAi5zrzFGrutdosg_PSBC_KS9W_8mRNrcEp_xJ4qY8sOXkB8iDw5GwtoQBkjhVJRNPgaME2dOiCfK4MSWtmu2bc9hdT-iH/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-4.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a></div><br style="text-align: left;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">La Favela, probably the most beautiful establishment in Seminyak, is more popular for its <b>90s’ underground scene-inspired parties</b>; however, visiting this hotspot during the day lets you bask in its amazing ambience while enjoying incredible food. Pick a seat amidst its indoor gardens, beside an artificial pond, or on the rooftop, as you share some bites with friends—perhaps a <b>Gourmet Pizza</b> topped with <i>rucola</i>, <i>parma </i>ham, cherry tomatoes, feta, and <i>grana padano</i>? Their signature drink, the <b>Favela Breeze</b>, is light and refreshing, made with vodka, peach liquor, and dragonfruit. Whether you’re looking to party or simply hungry, a visit to La Favela is warranted.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="gudea, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>La Favela</i><i> is open from </i><i>5PM to 3AM.</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><div style="font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><div><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></i></div></i></div></i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>15. Lola’s Cantina Mexicana (Canggu)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmEOytTmnrlwKXX4AHar6MXCqPtlVCxRlN4X6Mrms0VQ-ZeT6bQRnrl1dD97IGCyeGxq3sBYc4A4VkuRpasj5fVHrMieBkExm8ThG55scu5zgk2lgjcO7grWyEw37ZfnAuVn9e3-xi43Of7IcdMQ_YVd7kd23DdwT2iA9ZrNCA5E5UI_kGQ/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01444460.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjmEOytTmnrlwKXX4AHar6MXCqPtlVCxRlN4X6Mrms0VQ-ZeT6bQRnrl1dD97IGCyeGxq3sBYc4A4VkuRpasj5fVHrMieBkExm8ThG55scu5zgk2lgjcO7grWyEw37ZfnAuVn9e3-xi43Of7IcdMQ_YVd7kd23DdwT2iA9ZrNCA5E5UI_kGQ/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01444460.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">There’s no saying “no” to tacos, and if you’re looking for a laidback time in Bali over tacos and margaritas, Lola’s Cantina Mexicana is the place to be. Tacos are free every Tuesday with every cocktail order, and drinks are sold for only 50K IDR during happy hour (4 to 7 PM). The Carnitas Quesadillas are incredible while the Beef Birria Tacos are sloppy and delicious. For the cocktails, try the Blackberry Mojito (tart and refreshing), Coconut Espresso Martini (sweet and strong), and Apple Sour (somewhat tastes like apple pie)!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i style="font-size: 15px;">Lola's Cantina is open from </i><i style="font-size: 15px;">8:30AM to 12AM.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>16.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bukit Café (Uluwatu - TEMPORARILY CLOSED)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPfDXTUki_5v7ZoxQJhLrGHGsq7Fq2WCgD6BKdrX4iuD1PbD58IugfnShWMYlQ4i0Y3y6qAM4N1w30renAkON_i-vcn6Z0543yoTwS4t7r3Ql9Q9ljCfMpBuoJxXXRJyeed_A/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPfDXTUki_5v7ZoxQJhLrGHGsq7Fq2WCgD6BKdrX4iuD1PbD58IugfnShWMYlQ4i0Y3y6qAM4N1w30renAkON_i-vcn6Z0543yoTwS4t7r3Ql9Q9ljCfMpBuoJxXXRJyeed_A/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-12.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Cafés thrive in Bali, especially those serving vegan and vegetarian options and catering to Westerners and surfers. In Uluwatu, Bukit Café lures guests with its generous portions, beautiful dishes, and healthy choices. There’s an<i> a la carte</i> menu comprising everything from burgers to all-day breakfast plates, and then there are specials which feature seasonal produce. The <b>Chicken Burger</b> comes in a hefty size—grilled chicken breast is topped with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and mozzarella. The <b>Beef Fajitas</b> come with the most delicious tomato salsa and sour cream, while the <b>Tuna Burger</b> uses striking squid-ink buns.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Bukit Cafe is open from </i></span><i style="font-size: 15px;">7AM to 10PM.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></i></div><div><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>17.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Bebek Joni (Ubud)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW_dqcN66c6LrhQ2B-Ow9moU9BUOd1pwYsqG-yR3sxmgE7zGR_elTOx99dIqNKxrtOyXw0yiB8NXKKW4Udhcal2lSV7zvRjeJ5b4QXzktHAoOFenihXKA_qQcP-3jKPQHTxE0/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLW_dqcN66c6LrhQ2B-Ow9moU9BUOd1pwYsqG-yR3sxmgE7zGR_elTOx99dIqNKxrtOyXw0yiB8NXKKW4Udhcal2lSV7zvRjeJ5b4QXzktHAoOFenihXKA_qQcP-3jKPQHTxE0/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-1.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The online reviews for Bebek Joni are so varied—some people absolute hate it and found it a tourist trap, while others truly enjoyed the food and the amazing view of the rice paddies. Thankfully, our visit was on the positive side! I loved the<b> Crispy Duck (Bebek Goreng)</b>, which is Indonesian-style duck similar to the French <i>confit</i>. Served with <i>urab </i>(steamed string beans with spiced grated coconut), <i>sambal</i>, satay, and steamed rice, it was delightfully crisp on the outside and juicy, fatty, and moist inside. If you have spent several days in Bali and you feel like skipping local fare, you can order some Western food from their menu, such as steaks.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Bebek Joni</i></span><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><i style="font-family: "Gudea";"> is open from </i></i><i style="font-size: 15px;">8AM to 9PM.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Gudea"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>18.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>La Plancha (Seminyak)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQavvi96TC4jkEpMgU50_p4xjfcc3x30s_xEqySQn4OjfT_b8To5JyhOVx5oI7NfZmuSIyku2jI5k1-M6vNuE08oY1gNrnWkgEYBIyJzIDmGnpj4tLITUBmqishSmlsZWCAf7/s1600/Bali-La-Plancha-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQavvi96TC4jkEpMgU50_p4xjfcc3x30s_xEqySQn4OjfT_b8To5JyhOVx5oI7NfZmuSIyku2jI5k1-M6vNuE08oY1gNrnWkgEYBIyJzIDmGnpj4tLITUBmqishSmlsZWCAf7/s1600/Bali-La-Plancha-2.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Known as one of the best sunset spots in Seminyak, La Plancha is a must-visit when in Bali. With its rugged, up-cycled painted wood elements, colorful beanbags, and Balinese parasols, it’s truly hard to miss. The Chiringuito-style restaurant serves cocktails, beers, and tapas—I love the <b>Gourmet Burger</b>: premium beef topped with caramelized onions, red bell peppers, white cheddar, and arugula, sandwiched in a brioche bun. If you feel like eating something lighter, go for the <b>Sunset Sliders</b>, with 3 types of filling (beef, fish, and all-veggie), or the delicious <b>Tuna Tataki</b>. Finish off with some <b>Raspberry Panna Cotta</b>, and of course, some cocktails or Bintangs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>La Plancha is open from </i></span><i style="font-size: 15px;">10AM to 12AM.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>19.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Warung Babi Guling Pak Malen (Seminyak)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW_u30kL_Ee0pHsUyJcSuKCuPv3DZuN7esKdIhH3Dt-Dx6LQw5quUUi5EoKG_JzynteoCONT937-qJuVhMJc33mH9TaThmCti2ugapBiVAIZ5CqGS0AkcuRxSQDquD8EwBW4B/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsW_u30kL_Ee0pHsUyJcSuKCuPv3DZuN7esKdIhH3Dt-Dx6LQw5quUUi5EoKG_JzynteoCONT937-qJuVhMJc33mH9TaThmCti2ugapBiVAIZ5CqGS0AkcuRxSQDquD8EwBW4B/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-10.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">You can’t leave Bali without trying <b><i>babi guling</i></b>—the Balinese suckling pig. This traditional dish, prepared by stuffing a whole pig with herbs and spices and spit-roasting it, is widely consumed in the island. In Seminyak, one must try Babi Guling Pak Malen along Sunset Road. There are no menus; you just line up and tell them if you want regular or spicy pork. A set gives you pork in different forms: <i>babi guling</i>, a satay, a skin crackling, crispy fat bits, a tendon puff, and <i>lawar </i>with minced pork. Word of caution: the regular one is still a little spicy from all the sauces from the sides! Make sure you buy some <i><b>pia </b></i>to take home—they are mooncake-like pastries that are super delicious!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Warung Babi Guling Pak Malen is open from </i></span><i style="font-size: 15px;">8:30AM to 7PM.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div></span></div></i></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>20. Starter Lab (Canggu)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfK1gKEesUdCH-pw5-7-Fs8sJMISphoQr13kulpuKvSMbfHJ47zdRvorH3jqX1QsI3poJlg4rSe1IgBk6avnOV8MDNUJ0XTVY5h1Q-3aEBsBfo_GWp1V8kKU6LZrsd5rCIfZhaIDHRmxyptIYl-VgZXKm5CzXTl0-Qe_NxiiuEpRLgmH7YA/s2048/PicGrid_20221203_01460228.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfK1gKEesUdCH-pw5-7-Fs8sJMISphoQr13kulpuKvSMbfHJ47zdRvorH3jqX1QsI3poJlg4rSe1IgBk6avnOV8MDNUJ0XTVY5h1Q-3aEBsBfo_GWp1V8kKU6LZrsd5rCIfZhaIDHRmxyptIYl-VgZXKm5CzXTl0-Qe_NxiiuEpRLgmH7YA/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221203_01460228.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Probably the only place in this list that’s not an actual restaurant, Starter Lab is a must-try when in Bali. This bakery is well-known for their sourdough loaves and fresh breads—in fact, if you eat at Bali’s breakfast places often enough, you would probably recognize their bread! Drop by their shop in Canggu and see the bakers at work; if you’re lucky they might make you sample new flavors as well. Make sure to buy some breads along with some cheeses, cold cuts, and accoutrements.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Starter Lab</i><i> is open from </i><i>8AM to 5PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>21.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Ant Coffee Roastery/Hiden Coffee (Ubud)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br style="font-size: medium;" /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUjW1QCZZqtz5T69lWoWvCrm-_ufCGs1A0J0uEEuMI2j8b_MbeUDv0KQw8sCJpww5LdjkyuLzNYSdhz6nEm74nbUUEXqUVoaBY6arW9HGpNaRNFPStF41kM4fjmrgLFC1FdQ-/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsUjW1QCZZqtz5T69lWoWvCrm-_ufCGs1A0J0uEEuMI2j8b_MbeUDv0KQw8sCJpww5LdjkyuLzNYSdhz6nEm74nbUUEXqUVoaBY6arW9HGpNaRNFPStF41kM4fjmrgLFC1FdQ-/s1600/Bali-Food-Guide-5.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">We stumbled upon this quaint, cute café by accident—we were so exhausted after walking under the midday sun at the Campuhan Ridge Walk and we decided to look for something to drink. Our criteria for choosing the place? Whichever is empty. Well, we were incredibly happy to have Ant Coffee Roastery all to ourselves! The small restaurant is so cozy and the staff, so friendly. The <b>Nasi Goreng</b> is so good, I ate two plates of it. I also got a side of <b>Dragonfruit Smoothie Bowl</b> for good measure, LOL! As for the coffee, we couldn’t get enough of the<b> Iced Latte</b> and the <b>Affogato</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Ant Coffee</i><i> is open from </i><i>8AM to 8PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>22. 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The menu consists of intriguing dishes like bao sliders, Korean tacos, a selection of fried chicken styles, sashimi, and Asian appetizers like satay and dim sum. I loved the Korean Fried Chicken which comes with a spicy gochujang sauce. If you’re feeling hot after walking around the island, quench your thirst with their Yuzu Cool—a slush made of yuzu, lychee, apple juice, and ginger ale, scented with kaffir lime!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Ling Ling's</i><i> is open from </i><i>11AM to 12AM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>23.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Lawn (Canggu)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEUerVT7qB613VMx3M2OEk9odl6c05pUiDZRjBrWq_pGP5kI0YnRbOgEJLyZ2Dp1DaTMijnUgl7q490joEIpA903jDuD-dO2LlsZJ6AKpqHjhME-dGTu3j84qefVNjMW8Kn00/s1600/Bali-The-Lawn-Canggu-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="bali food guide" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHEUerVT7qB613VMx3M2OEk9odl6c05pUiDZRjBrWq_pGP5kI0YnRbOgEJLyZ2Dp1DaTMijnUgl7q490joEIpA903jDuD-dO2LlsZJ6AKpqHjhME-dGTu3j84qefVNjMW8Kn00/s1600/Bali-The-Lawn-Canggu-2.jpg" title="bali food guide" /></a><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">When Seminyak gets too crowded for you, a half-hour drive will take you to laid-back Canggu. Here, you can enjoy tasty bites and lovely drinks while watching Bali’s sunsets. At The Lawn, guests are forced to sit back and chill literally, with their big lawn filled with cushions and tables, oversized day beds, and an infinity pool. Their <b>Truffle Four Cheese Mac and Cheese Balls</b> are exquisite, perfect with an ice-cold beer. 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Your porcine cravings are sure to be satisfied in this casual restaurant, serving everything from soups and salads (loaded with pork) to ribs and roasts. Their signature Nasi Campur Pork Star has 4 styles of pig: babi sambal matah (pork with raw sambal), babi sambal hijau (green sambal, my favorite), babi rica rica (a type of spicy sauce), and dendeng (pork jerky). The Ginger Crème Brulee is also delicious.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Pork Star</i><i> is open from </i><i>9AM to 10PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>25. 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The striking façade instantly invites passers-by—the staff uniform even matches the interiors and the total vibe of the place. The Beef Brisket Tacos are pretty good although sad-looking, topped with salsa and cilantro crema. Their cocktails look amazing but unfortunately, I wasn’t able to try any—a reason to go back to Bali, maybe?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Sinaloa</i><i> is open from </i><i>12PM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>26. 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<span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">Bali isn’t called The Island of the Gods for nothing. For one, it’s extremely </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif;">blessed with diverse landscapes</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">: from picturesque volcanoes and stunning waterfalls to rugged coasts and iconic rice paddies. The natural abundance extends off the earth and into the water—Bali sits in the Coral Triangle, and is </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif;">endowed with a rich marine life</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">. Thirdly, how the </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif;">locals has remained wedged into tradition</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"> is truly admirable; you will feel it when you see them perform their rituals at the crack of dawn, and get lost in it with every whiff of incense, of Frangipani.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">So whether you are a surfer eager to catch big waves, an explorer looking to find himself in the wild side, a tourist simply wanting to do some sightseeing, or a lost soul seeking after his true self (yes, <i>a la</i> Eat, Pray, Love), </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Bali has something for you</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">. Whatever agenda you may have—whether you want to experience the Seminyak nightlife, see the famous Heaven’s Gate, or get up close and personal with monkeys—this piece of paradise in Indonesia </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">has something to surprise you</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"> with.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you read or watched Eat, Pray, Love, then the name of this hotel must ring a bell. It’s owned by the family of Ketut Liyer—the famous medicine man who read Liz’s palm! The book is based on a true story after all, and Ketut is not fictional at all. What I didn’t know was that his family runs a hotel in Ubud.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re looking for a <b>traditional Balinese place</b> with a <b>serene ambience</b>, this place is for you. Just walking into the premises, along the stone pathways and gardens, gives you a feeling of tranquility. </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The rooms are comfy, the bamboo gazebos are cozy, the food is good, and the staff incredibly warm and friendly. Best of all, it’s situated near Ubud’s major attractions. Highly recommended!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u>Hotel: Amarea Ubud (Ubud)</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1745017&hid=30653980" style="background-color: #666666;" target="_blank"><span style="color: orange; font-size: 15px;"> </span><b style="color: orange; font-size: 15px;">Book here</b><span style="color: orange; font-size: 15px;"> </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3obGjyk0WObrxP0-ouNT2HtvL6rlNTyFs11eu-KaBX0f9Hgc1D6hW2F85Ge6LntYnUzkD6ZpSbMzO7x0W0NDXLOWZY_P9mXwZih5MP10Qh-R8NVub1P1k6SNDLqD77NeTamZeZn-5xtn3ao7nWDb3A-2WY5Us43vDoPedpu2Oso0l76y2A/s2048/PicGrid_20221129_16455218.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3obGjyk0WObrxP0-ouNT2HtvL6rlNTyFs11eu-KaBX0f9Hgc1D6hW2F85Ge6LntYnUzkD6ZpSbMzO7x0W0NDXLOWZY_P9mXwZih5MP10Qh-R8NVub1P1k6SNDLqD77NeTamZeZn-5xtn3ao7nWDb3A-2WY5Us43vDoPedpu2Oso0l76y2A/s16000/PicGrid_20221129_16455218.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><br /><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">For something more private and romantic, book at the Amarea Resort in Ubud. This beautiful property boasts of 4 types of rooms, a riverside swimming pool, a small gym, a spa, and yoga spaces. The Ubud Suite (where I stayed) features a King-size bed, a freestanding tub, an en suite bathroom, and Netflix. The pool area is incredibly relaxing and would make you want to stay at the resort all day. The staff are awesome as well!</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Having said that, I still find it lovely and relaxing. It’s perfect for those who want a secluded space within Seminyak, but if you prefer walking going to town and around town (or if you’re with an elderly who gets easily tired), staying here probably isn’t a good idea. Otherwise, this problem can be solved by booking your own private car or hailing a GrabCar. Plus points for Naman, the house help, who makes breakfast for guests!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u>Hotel: Kamaniiya Petitenget (Seminyak)</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b style="background-color: #666666; color: orange;"><a href="https://www.agoda.com/partners/partnersearch.aspx?pcs=1&cid=1745017&hid=27821379" target="_blank"> Book here </a></b></span></div></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Cheap, comfortable, and centrally located, you can’t go wrong with Ibis Budget Bali Seminyak. This is ideal if you’re spending most of your day outdoors and well, if you’re on a budget. The rooms are small, clean, and considerably comfy. Breakfast, however, sucks, so plan to eat in one of Seminyak’s many cafes if you stay here. They have an outdoor pool—and souvenir shops, cafes, a convenience store, and bars are literally just a few steps away. Friendly staff too!</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">1 | If you're planning to visit the beaches in the south/southwest area of Bali, as well as temples like the Tanah Lot, Seminyak or Berawa is a good area to stay for a couple of nights. This is also a good base point if you're planning to visit Nusa Penida island.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">You need a tour guide to get here unlike Tegenungan in Ubud, as the trek is a little more challenging. Expect long walks on steep paths, dirt roads, stairs with hundreds of steps, slippery rocks, and streams you have to cross. If you don’t wish to go all the way through, there are several viewpoints—but I tell you, the feeling is different when you see it up close.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Another famous water temple in Bali, Ulun Danu sits on the shores of<b> Lake Beratan</b>. I’ve seen a lot of sunrise photos of this temple on Instagram and I wished I went early morning—by sundown, all we got were hazy skies (and I believe, low tide). It’s quite chilly in this area so if you get cold easily, at least bring a <i>sarong</i> or scarf.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">While Leke Leke isn’t as majestic as Bali’s other famous waterfalls, the great thing about it is that it’s still incredibly beautiful but <b>not flocked by tourists</b> (yet). Moreover, the hike is relatively easy. It’s an hour drive away from Ubud. The trail has carved steps, dirt paths, and bamboo bridges—with plenty of foliage all around. Depending on your fitness level, the trek can be as short as 15 minutes. At the end of the trail, there’s a short slippery slope leading to the rocks and to the shallow pool, where the icy water cascades down.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The Tirta Gangga Water Garden is another popular attraction in Eastern Bali. Featuring pools, ponds, and fountains surrounded by stepping stones, sculpture, and gardens, the lavish complex was built </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">during the reign of the late <i>raja </i>of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. Outside the garden, there are several shops where you can buy souvenirs, as well as <i>warungs </i>and restaurants (which I don't recommend, by the way).</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Looking to surf, shop, chill, or party? Then spend a few days in Seminyak, Bali’s <b>hipster beach resort area</b> littered with villas, spas, luxury hotels, boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and bars! Let me just say that I ABHOR the traffic in this area, but that I would go here again, and again, and again. I simply love the vibe—<b>chill, laid-back, just the right amount of artsy.</b> Pop into a busy sunset bar in the afternoon then get lost in one of the world-class bars and clubs in the evening. If you’re looking for that downtime after consecutive days of sightseeing in Bali, Seminyak is the best place for that.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Even <b>more laidback</b> than Seminyak, Canggu is another<b> resort village </b>with surf spots, rice paddies, and tons of healthy restaurants. I was not able to stay here overnight but we visited for one full day and I loved it—in fact, I want to experience spending a night or two here next time to get a complete feel of its vibe and to get some peace and quiet.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Without a doubt, Uluwatu Temple is <b>one of the most visited attractions in Bali</b>—and for good reason. Perched <b>70 meters above the sea</b>, it offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and equally gorgeous sunsets. Never mind the amount of tourists flocking in, just fix your gaze upon the stunning vistas and you’re good to go. When you visit, watch the <b><u><i>kecak</i></u> dance</b> as well—which is a traditional Hindu play-slash-dance where no musical instruments are involved. Being a dancer myself, I was truly amazed. Plan to <a href="https://www.klook.com/en-IN/activity/21638-uluwatu-kecak-fire-dance-show-tickets-bali">book tickets in advance</a> as the amphitheater fills up quickly.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Suluban Beach is another <b>popular surfing spot</b> in the Uluwatu region. Unlike Nyang Nyang, the beach can be accessed through a zigzagging path made of concrete steps, and along the way, you can stop by one of the souvenir shops, cafes, bars, and surfing gear rentals. This is where surfers chill in between board sessions. Don’t expect a relaxing, lazy beach—this is more of a surfer’s beach. In fact, because of the famous <b>Uluwatu Surf</b>, this spot <b>attracts professional surfers worldwide</b> all year.</span>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Everyone who’s planning a trip to Bali also probably has Nusa Penida in their itinerary. With its <b>untouched landscapes and breathtaking sceneries</b>, it’s no wonder it attracts hordes of tourists every day. The famous dinosaur-shaped landscape (called Kelingking) is found here at Nusa Penida. Just off Bali’s mainland (from Sanur), Nusa Penida is accessible via a <b>40-minute ferry ride</b>. Expect extremely bumpy rides on the island itself as the dirt roads aren’t developed at all.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <b><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2018/12/nusa-penida-travel-guide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Travel Guide: The Breathtaking Nusa Penida</a></b></i></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">A smaller island near Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan also features rugged landscapes, cliff points, and white-sand beaches. It’s arguably less touristy than Nusa Penida.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The Gili Islands are a group of 3 tiny islands—Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air—near the coast of northwest Lombok Island. It’s known for pristine sandy beaches, coral reefs, sea turtles, and ship wrecks.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>1 | Try the local cuisine.</b></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Balinese cuisine has a distinct character, with influences from other Indonesian regional cuisines, as well as from Chinese and Indian cooking. They use a lot of spices (<i>galangal</i>, turmeric, ginger, Kaffir lime, coriander, and cumin, to name a few), fresh vegetables, meats, and fish. Some of the dishes you need to try are the <i>babi guling</i> (suckling pig); <i>sate</i> (meat skewers); <i>nasi goreng</i> (stir-fried rice); <i>mie goreng</i> (stir-fried noodles); <i>nasi campur</i> (rice served with a variety of veggies and meats); <i>gado-gado</i> (greens salad with hard boiled eggs, tofu, and <i>tempeh</i>); <i>ayam goreng</i> (fried chicken); and <i>sambal </i>(hot sauce made with chilies and spices).</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Bali’s beaches are lined up with bars with diverse concepts—from lazy bean bag setups to posh pool clubs. Whatever your taste is and what you’re in the mood for, there’s something for you. Some of my favorites are <b>Mari Beach Club</b> (Batu Belig), <b>La Plancha</b> (Seminyak), and <b>The Lawn</b> (Canggu).</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">There’s no shortage when it comes to drinking venues in Bali—especially in the Seminyak, Kuta, and Canggu areas. Most of them have crazy, solid concepts, bringing the nightlife scene to a new dimension. I highly recommend <b>La Favela</b> and <b>Motel Mexicola</b>—both in Seminyak.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re going to Bali for the coffee, you are probably eager to try the <i>luwak </i>coffee—the infamous coffee collected from civet cat poop. It’s the most expensive coffee in the world, but I must say that it’s not the most delicious (it’s sour, I’m not a fan of acidic flavors in my coffee). Some friends have warned me against trying it because of the abusive and cruel methods of producing it—civets are held in captivity and are forced to eat only coffee cherries. I got to try this by accident though, because of a free coffee tasting in Sekumpul where one of the variants served was <i>luwak</i>. I personally like the plain Bali coffee and the ginseng coffee.</span></div>
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-69130062209478841942022-11-23T11:42:00.007+08:002023-01-11T01:32:51.878+08:00EAT-ineraries: Khao San Road (Comforting Thai Classics and More!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLxP-jJ96c74NbG5MJPVYRf3JED0ywSaH1EELfdhL4ooE1eXTDlUo_LBf5ZbA9HaxYE1_2AXvor2X0nOhFONoCjfpoXV-qCa5qrGPFi33pwHmVb58mdL1XMY16hP7hyKCh-oFK11p1cml9ZJCjRcS-prlkGRzGWgT9hTMcvr0p3aj8eF57Q/s1500/KhaoSan-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtLxP-jJ96c74NbG5MJPVYRf3JED0ywSaH1EELfdhL4ooE1eXTDlUo_LBf5ZbA9HaxYE1_2AXvor2X0nOhFONoCjfpoXV-qCa5qrGPFi33pwHmVb58mdL1XMY16hP7hyKCh-oFK11p1cml9ZJCjRcS-prlkGRzGWgT9hTMcvr0p3aj8eF57Q/s16000/KhaoSan-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Khao San Road. Backpacker central. Home of the rowdiest parties. An explosion of colors, sounds, aromas, and flavors. A true Bangkok experience. Admittedly, I have graduated from my Khao San phase, but there's no denying that there are lots of great food around, and that it’s something that must be experienced, although not necessarily loved.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I first stepped foot in this part of Bangkok in 2017 and 5 years later I still go there—to eat. Below, I have written a suggested EAT-inerary when you’re planning a visit to Khao San or you’re actually staying there. As touristy as it is, Khao San remains popular because of its proximity to the famous temples, which are visited by both first-timers and repeat-visitors alike.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7vm7s-yRhGRCBUlrFhbqyn_daPMlJAShVrJENSO8uu96XaAmhWp4j4Zd_C3ofO2-9B__003722-7mlbeRi9kvytFuLrnWiXzhD6JItvtyTqtgJiTW3w0CriivHTtHLXraDptlyyc1OIKOkC2v7_PKBpqeRkBBmTVZQasdWrlNE0YPSDPcg/s675/Bangkok-Thailand.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7vm7s-yRhGRCBUlrFhbqyn_daPMlJAShVrJENSO8uu96XaAmhWp4j4Zd_C3ofO2-9B__003722-7mlbeRi9kvytFuLrnWiXzhD6JItvtyTqtgJiTW3w0CriivHTtHLXraDptlyyc1OIKOkC2v7_PKBpqeRkBBmTVZQasdWrlNE0YPSDPcg/s16000/Bangkok-Thailand.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">A note for the foodies: Khao San is not the first place you’d want to go to for the best food in Bangkok, but if you’re visiting the must-tries like Thipsamai and Jay Fai, Khao San is relatively close by and worth a detour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Other posts in this series:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/09/silom-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Silom EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/09/bangrak-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Bang Rak EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>9:00AM: Perk up at Lemoncurd Bread and Coffee</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokBpXnzHJK6twPLrIX3r6HPTvHx6QSR21mr_h6iuE45NGkXu8na9mMn3T_xM0G0vGcfYB7k8mQecLrEDjIIHgrhLcVpdqbPz62YMYrozUIV3UgJyVL8yzrX9Tat76YZPNJEVfniWv--eN-hsuRNEI2X-cJoRKq7IAoIvVLEVnKZLy_GP_uA/s675/Lemoncurd-Bread-and-Coffee.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="492" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokBpXnzHJK6twPLrIX3r6HPTvHx6QSR21mr_h6iuE45NGkXu8na9mMn3T_xM0G0vGcfYB7k8mQecLrEDjIIHgrhLcVpdqbPz62YMYrozUIV3UgJyVL8yzrX9Tat76YZPNJEVfniWv--eN-hsuRNEI2X-cJoRKq7IAoIvVLEVnKZLy_GP_uA/s16000/Lemoncurd-Bread-and-Coffee.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">While not necessarily a place serving Thai dishes, Lemoncurd Bread and Coffee is one of the better coffee spots I found around the Khao San area. The style is Western but the beans are sourced from Thailand, and as for the food, their specialty is the <b>lemon curd cake</b> served with crème fraiche and topped with lemon zest. I loved how tart and fragrant it was! This spot and relatively hidden and quiet so you can relax here before you start sightseeing—or in my case, food tripping. They didn’t have items other than cakes when I visited so if you’re the type who eats heavy for breakfast, best to eat somewhere first before checking out this place.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Lemoncurd is open from 9AM to 11:30PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>12:00PM: Have a Thai Feast at Krua Apsorn</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKCflhCTxdPkOCy04vYfbXcbAHTlXdNvz9J6KAghWFiHtbpiw8L22sYg8LlXyr3orYnKEXoDpuCbChkqc9HGGjzW1ttfykiMi6b-ZIMaP5Uaa2NhqBM1mnvb02rKg-vAZN-tOQGhgbghwx8XEIKVoItH2siPuyXuAhjIEyzDJjixtGSnAiA/s675/Krua-Apsorn.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKCflhCTxdPkOCy04vYfbXcbAHTlXdNvz9J6KAghWFiHtbpiw8L22sYg8LlXyr3orYnKEXoDpuCbChkqc9HGGjzW1ttfykiMi6b-ZIMaP5Uaa2NhqBM1mnvb02rKg-vAZN-tOQGhgbghwx8XEIKVoItH2siPuyXuAhjIEyzDJjixtGSnAiA/s16000/Krua-Apsorn.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">For lunch, head over to Krua Apsorn and try a variety of <b>Thai heritage dishes</b>. This popular restaurant situated in Dinso Road is only a short walk away from Khao San Road and serves up a full menu from starters to desserts. Their original, decades-old branch in Sam Sen Road boasts of a <b>Michelin-bib gourmand</b> special mention—it rose to fame when <b>the chef cooked for the Thai royal family</b>. If you’re craving for a simple and satisfying Thai meal that’s done right, this is the place for you. I love the <b>Spicy Squid Salad </b>with a delicious citrus and fish sauce dressing, the <b>Prawns Tom Yum</b>, and the <b>Fluffy Crab Omelet</b>. Their basil stir-fries are unapologetically spicy as well!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Krua Apsorn is open from 10:30AM to 7:30PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>4:00PM: Visit the oldest pad thai restaurant in Thailand</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-eSJabxdhVaFBF9asTTdGSwihW83F_8Id48Tqrk_2bFU3vr6krNy-MK7wbftnWkmHKUQK4Siq8DiB5hyBA1q4ENG8_cFCYRk0SAlrUVSu-PMqPxN1g16A8zPZ7JLXlpEA166FFouqjAbNtysgmfz12NTR8IOcwGF1tFRxKqUrOi0RNgy6A/s675/Thipsamai-padthai-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-eSJabxdhVaFBF9asTTdGSwihW83F_8Id48Tqrk_2bFU3vr6krNy-MK7wbftnWkmHKUQK4Siq8DiB5hyBA1q4ENG8_cFCYRk0SAlrUVSu-PMqPxN1g16A8zPZ7JLXlpEA166FFouqjAbNtysgmfz12NTR8IOcwGF1tFRxKqUrOi0RNgy6A/s16000/Thipsamai-padthai-2.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">No Bangkok food trip is complete without a visit to Thipsamai, the famous pad thai restaurant close to Jay Fai. Although I wouldn’t say that it’s the best pad thai I ever had, the place is worth a try. There’s nothing like watching busy cooks prepare your pad thai—it adds to the excitement with finally getting a seat after queuing for hours and digging into your food with your chopsticks. Definitely order the specialty <b>prawn pad thai</b>—the color is very red, thanks to the shrimp oil they use to cook the noodles with. I suggest using the condiments provided to adjust the taste to your liking (I love the pickled chilies). Surprisingly, I also enjoyed the <b>vegetarian </b>version! And by the way, make sure you order their<b> fresh orange juice</b> which is LEGENDARY.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Thipsamai is open from 10AM to 12 midnight.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>7:00PM Self-gratify with some sinful tom yum in Bang Lamphu</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlFqJFaWGmWkBLx0LcUSyGuBVbMP1DB3vgmZ9o_FUkq2cm_iMcgXhbll_5q7gkVW57JNmEHCKbjusaS0h_GgzdljWO89brcs73tzOrxXesazi2dcrjcgHrU1X262cdn-Gyoyzq958hlIU-pvDBRsY8LnuaCgUWRuM4WPCq3q5ZBnZxUmxjA/s844/TomYumKung-Banglamphu.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRlFqJFaWGmWkBLx0LcUSyGuBVbMP1DB3vgmZ9o_FUkq2cm_iMcgXhbll_5q7gkVW57JNmEHCKbjusaS0h_GgzdljWO89brcs73tzOrxXesazi2dcrjcgHrU1X262cdn-Gyoyzq958hlIU-pvDBRsY8LnuaCgUWRuM4WPCq3q5ZBnZxUmxjA/s16000/TomYumKung-Banglamphu.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Almost every Thai restaurant has tom yum in their menu, and I must admit, almost every one of them is good. But a stroll to Bang Lamphu will make you realize that <b>not all tom yum soups are indeed created equal</b>. The version at the Original Tom Yum Kung Bang Lamphu features fresh giant prawns, coconut strips (giving a bamboo shoot-like texture), shimeji mushrooms, and no added milk, resulting in a spicier flavor. What’s even more unique about their rendition is that they top it with all the <b>shrimp head fat</b>—it’s sinful, it’s glorious, it’s ugly, it’s delicious. When you visit, try other dishes too like <b>Pad Kana Moo</b>—stir-fried pork with Chinese broccoli. So garlicky and tasty!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Tom Yum Kung Banglamphu is open from 9AM to 8PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>9:00PM: Chill at the Reggae Bar Bangkok</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu3xoOE-s6ibCkh_h2REVp-RAO8Z-5YDq8FyrLmdnF1OS13Z7EUU8N2QGebhmv4If__WyORoirKEeXIkKsAEWiJ-l7MyXp4t88RGFwN47Brtyh1_uo32MvTvxv82vPHWMcLMui30BiT6PMhfzzxgclLaVGtZEDzx7Ip_HjXeCnHLUnDb11A/s935/Reggae-Bar-Bangkok.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu3xoOE-s6ibCkh_h2REVp-RAO8Z-5YDq8FyrLmdnF1OS13Z7EUU8N2QGebhmv4If__WyORoirKEeXIkKsAEWiJ-l7MyXp4t88RGFwN47Brtyh1_uo32MvTvxv82vPHWMcLMui30BiT6PMhfzzxgclLaVGtZEDzx7Ip_HjXeCnHLUnDb11A/s16000/Reggae-Bar-Bangkok.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I was not in the mood to look for a legit cocktail bar or something fancy while I was in Khao San—I wanted to embrace its very chill vibe and so we planted ourselves on some stools at Reggae Bar in Rambuttri Road (just parallel to Khao San) and enjoyed some beers and live music. You really can’t go wrong with Chang, Singha, or Leo, but I also tried their <b>Ginger Mojito</b> and it was delicious!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Reggae Bar is open from 5PM onwards.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>11:00PM: Recover with some delicious Hainanese chicken</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnSSkvcn1dGVFiJSDf3fHMh4yU9OHbiyn4wHFeCcc3mP3VZwfabXEcqTaav1BqgiJYJKFoC_K5ali8d3olQjtG55UE4d5Y-3WPAQS2opDMj-jjcx6vN8UXSn-dA1tm9gnjWDCl4SJzTXSoCEFhIacC4Mt8dGimvfRIdonFonj8wx0oMcmpQ/s1012/Khao-Mun-Gai.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnSSkvcn1dGVFiJSDf3fHMh4yU9OHbiyn4wHFeCcc3mP3VZwfabXEcqTaav1BqgiJYJKFoC_K5ali8d3olQjtG55UE4d5Y-3WPAQS2opDMj-jjcx6vN8UXSn-dA1tm9gnjWDCl4SJzTXSoCEFhIacC4Mt8dGimvfRIdonFonj8wx0oMcmpQ/s16000/Khao-Mun-Gai.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The Bang Lamphu night food market is bursting with food stalls offering everything from noodles and rice to refreshments and desserts, so whether you’re looking for a cheap and quick dinner or some recovery food after drinking, this area definitely has something for you. I loved the <b>Khao Mun Gai (Hainanese chicken) </b>from this stall whose name I don’t even know (and can’t read, LOL. But don't worry, I have marked the place in the <b>food map</b> <b>at the end of this post</b>)—I just tried it randomly because there were lots of people and true enough, the chicken and rice were fantastic. This perfectly describes a classic Thai street food haunt experience. They also serve roast duck, which sadly I didn’t get to try!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>This Khao Mun Gai stall is open form 6PM to 12 midnight.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Why is Jay Fai not in the list?</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you're traveling to Bangkok for the food then you probably already know about Jay Fai. Unfortunately, I tried thrice but failed in both attempts to eat at her restaurant</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—I just don't have the patience to line up and in the most recent trip, she went on vacation the entire duration I was there. So yeah, not meant to be. Maybe next time! Do try the food though and let me know what you think! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I took the below photo while I was the 9,578th person in line.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Bvg8_ob1P0cWSIrvfFgA9mVoQXRr0vIrHVa6mXXa7cB4m9anpdX2rxd0A665GXW79yFwvW4kLF6ZuW-_PFfyn3jq3nscBrd72TtF5uwkEhk5mlZFxntYwYoyluKaUegXREaNHJ9ukJVLhZqmJh-fgg_fHK_hnsF0vaRLhD-QZCbrbnQdgQ/s675/Jay-Fai.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Bvg8_ob1P0cWSIrvfFgA9mVoQXRr0vIrHVa6mXXa7cB4m9anpdX2rxd0A665GXW79yFwvW4kLF6ZuW-_PFfyn3jq3nscBrd72TtF5uwkEhk5mlZFxntYwYoyluKaUegXREaNHJ9ukJVLhZqmJh-fgg_fHK_hnsF0vaRLhD-QZCbrbnQdgQ/s16000/Jay-Fai.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><u>Notes:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Just a 10-minute walk from Tom Yum Kung Bang Lamphu is a popular (among the locals) Vietnamese restaurant called <b>Khun Dhaeng</b>, which serves noodle soups with braised pork, pork sausage (<i>cha lua</i>), and pork balls, as well as fresh and fried spring rolls.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4jEup6pttK5C0UVTvDnsk5GT-JzfY2DVImsiEInVnkt1Ku_it-JVFsYbbyioa6HF3bjhxjKmkaXKc8ssQowE3-JwP5a-vHJBor01pHcllVo3hHJLcGn7OkiBTbDczPpdG-ADrgYK9kBOD1Kfgdf7n81woZVUiHjFnvwn-qRUgtRiNT74Ow/s900/Khun-Daeng.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4jEup6pttK5C0UVTvDnsk5GT-JzfY2DVImsiEInVnkt1Ku_it-JVFsYbbyioa6HF3bjhxjKmkaXKc8ssQowE3-JwP5a-vHJBor01pHcllVo3hHJLcGn7OkiBTbDczPpdG-ADrgYK9kBOD1Kfgdf7n81woZVUiHjFnvwn-qRUgtRiNT74Ow/s16000/Khun-Daeng.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Along the same street as Khun Dhaeng, there’s another famous noodle place called <b>Nai Soie Beef Noodle</b>, which specializes in Thai beef noodle soup!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>It can be daunting to get out of Khao San—sometimes you just want to stay there and eat at whatever place you see. Admittedly, the first time I went to Bangkok, those food stalls were good enough for me, but as my tastes evolved and I learned more about Thai food, they became less appealing and turned into something I’d only eat if I were really really lazy and hungry. With that said, I still love the<b> coconut ice cream</b> and <b>banana roti</b> stalls in Khao San.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Staying in Khao San? <b>The Mulberry Hotel</b> is pretty cheap, clean, and decent!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXaIGmBleOw3YbMtnZVWmKfps_udk4tpVKD9PxWicmIAm22pDTRrUafAkAgXPdbzLv_7Crdz8Fe8-km-3jnOiJRsZJ64CIr6qz7NiEFabOeHUvfTca-XVjluADPA1AcdJlnAEkkI-OGtE3wrASfGZ_0RK1X1xI8cdf9leKXgbCBRW9yaFYQ/s675/Mulberry-Bangkok.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="khao san road bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfXaIGmBleOw3YbMtnZVWmKfps_udk4tpVKD9PxWicmIAm22pDTRrUafAkAgXPdbzLv_7Crdz8Fe8-km-3jnOiJRsZJ64CIr6qz7NiEFabOeHUvfTca-XVjluADPA1AcdJlnAEkkI-OGtE3wrASfGZ_0RK1X1xI8cdf9leKXgbCBRW9yaFYQ/s16000/Mulberry-Bangkok.jpg" title="khao san road bangkok food guide" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Khao San EAT-inerary Food Map</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-28455912471662007292022-11-04T20:53:00.014+08:002022-11-04T20:57:12.208+08:00Ridge Café at the Timberland Highlands Resort Is a Destination in Itself<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAf7nqbdcVPqjtnJoxPeKIU3CoFsVFbcdDTOYzQH41xut6SkF0NzaF7yX3GCRXWWtj0mwKEw2ztZJLts8htl0S0HzZarcFZ6ZdkX4EnfX5zezsCvEkyM93NtWZ8RW3DrVMMDYMZ7EJJHCDNJMAp5VQbTeHczIEkSiPpIyOeWh6-ucD0TTqw/s1500/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAf7nqbdcVPqjtnJoxPeKIU3CoFsVFbcdDTOYzQH41xut6SkF0NzaF7yX3GCRXWWtj0mwKEw2ztZJLts8htl0S0HzZarcFZ6ZdkX4EnfX5zezsCvEkyM93NtWZ8RW3DrVMMDYMZ7EJJHCDNJMAp5VQbTeHczIEkSiPpIyOeWh6-ucD0TTqw/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rizal is probably the last thing weekenders think of when planning a quick getaway, but under-the-radar <b>Timberland Highlands Resort</b> in San Mateo guards a delicious secret: <b>Ridge Café</b>. Situated at the topmost floor of the nature resort, the restaurant serves <b>international and Asian fare</b> perfect to be shared with family and friends. Even if you’re not staying at the resort, Ridge Café is worth a detour with its delicious offerings and a breathtaking view to match.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLkjx2s004Ow2-MDVF3_IZg2fUtZ4hj15zyByn2Nyj_Lx35US6TTH48-azeuojcfWb6x3CGb2HKbgrX2tgbyPUWv6OW4x-7E40BlzfYnl63AJKGZsytpWNJHyStN5brI0hWyIm8QhKxFPT0FShhdfWqO_UrRPgrnfie3SuIR_6Dcchi4JSA/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-28.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsLkjx2s004Ow2-MDVF3_IZg2fUtZ4hj15zyByn2Nyj_Lx35US6TTH48-azeuojcfWb6x3CGb2HKbgrX2tgbyPUWv6OW4x-7E40BlzfYnl63AJKGZsytpWNJHyStN5brI0hWyIm8QhKxFPT0FShhdfWqO_UrRPgrnfie3SuIR_6Dcchi4JSA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-28.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Headed by <b>Chef Ranuka Hettiarachchi</b> who hails from Sri Lanka, the restaurant features an amazing <b>Arabic dinner spread</b> among its rotation of offerings. With the chef’s roots and lengthy experience, expect <b>vibrant flavors and diverse options</b> when you dine at Ridge Café. Their kitchen is even pushing for <b>healthy choices</b> in the menu—always a plus for me and other people who are trying to eat clean at times!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc79zBI4IItgWGSt2oTrdkJwT3isZrVEBtr4ohPMJKwCVVMezjMnxyRql1zgRV_FQ1kkMZbUK_nTjdndiQBW_A105ARAE0pIWpYJfqiu-bDfhIcGcESvXNsHpNFGxeoQjsb39wUgXCKU3fX4FT-CaRRjyOq8RpDPQrhiGA6SH325ibmq0aKw/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc79zBI4IItgWGSt2oTrdkJwT3isZrVEBtr4ohPMJKwCVVMezjMnxyRql1zgRV_FQ1kkMZbUK_nTjdndiQBW_A105ARAE0pIWpYJfqiu-bDfhIcGcESvXNsHpNFGxeoQjsb39wUgXCKU3fX4FT-CaRRjyOq8RpDPQrhiGA6SH325ibmq0aKw/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-18.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Allow me to walk you through the many varieties of food you can try at Ridge Café.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Saturday Arabic Dinner Buffet</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Stumped as to where to go on a Saturday night? Don’t think—drive over to Timberland and try the <b>Arabic Dinner Buffet</b>, available from <b>6PM to 9PM</b>. For only <b>PhP980++</b>, you can feast on Arabic dishes you wouldn't typically see in other buffets. It’s such a steal for the variety of food and the abundance of meat choices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W-CQuLRwzf-_i7dsSCq63VAH5Li2eHSJvYaSvnFiTq9fql3HxwXWp3bzveUKrwhEDmAiryMF0637UDxLTDR1kbCzqIBgN6usa0juwuWe9LENibEvAyLxbDOPda3OiaKMWB3n8s8BVsJRs9PzjHiMi8tvKj63g0onSHCwMvs1_0wKgOuF0w/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1W-CQuLRwzf-_i7dsSCq63VAH5Li2eHSJvYaSvnFiTq9fql3HxwXWp3bzveUKrwhEDmAiryMF0637UDxLTDR1kbCzqIBgN6usa0juwuWe9LENibEvAyLxbDOPda3OiaKMWB3n8s8BVsJRs9PzjHiMi8tvKj63g0onSHCwMvs1_0wKgOuF0w/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-15.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Arabic food includes not only <b>Middle Eastern</b> cuisine but also <b>Mediterranean </b>and <b>Indian</b>—and the dinner spread here perfectly captures that. From zesty salads and grilled meats to seafood and desserts, everyone is sure to have their fill.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSYMbMxT2xFOJPBkBU3c3WmRhe5LzkPG2_vOrICkPRrbIGrceoLBIzfjUlRo7_8sDurp_xKJdHxPqCYeDBc8lfHLGlBq1Oi2Q0cuEUpIyJHjc6RwoBvfUnbj5gQgooBRQP6XvwZWexXYTS0SXyNKlXfT-FhZomGcSDUklEbNiz3RZnN4QEw/s2048/PicGrid_20221104_20112942.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSYMbMxT2xFOJPBkBU3c3WmRhe5LzkPG2_vOrICkPRrbIGrceoLBIzfjUlRo7_8sDurp_xKJdHxPqCYeDBc8lfHLGlBq1Oi2Q0cuEUpIyJHjc6RwoBvfUnbj5gQgooBRQP6XvwZWexXYTS0SXyNKlXfT-FhZomGcSDUklEbNiz3RZnN4QEw/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221104_20112942.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuJOBoHF4M4tygKV4KOuej97nwC_Zf4eyYfo6I3g9Y5sCuhNirf5XJeShbfnwepEZFHuvebpQJBBaFAPeJWPm0C2mTpt6gcTPtgcll_VcWjQJHKbdT71qo2NQ0Q21pPfqxwDptxRiPCTn6SZcseLUye0dJG5SiRvuxdg0Cn21slPfBCgA3A/s4592/1190543.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbuJOBoHF4M4tygKV4KOuej97nwC_Zf4eyYfo6I3g9Y5sCuhNirf5XJeShbfnwepEZFHuvebpQJBBaFAPeJWPm0C2mTpt6gcTPtgcll_VcWjQJHKbdT71qo2NQ0Q21pPfqxwDptxRiPCTn6SZcseLUye0dJG5SiRvuxdg0Cn21slPfBCgA3A/w428-h640/1190543.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZNUjW7k2s3YcjGArpcAo0XiOM95wueRyhVRCJ_G_5tIPFaH5aZD4qectb2nCEJf5Hht_-e_dP2Ct1u90k7wa6SQlBItbh7cP3mPrLe8wVa3h9iFPe0g4JK4N9_toh4gf70S-m3R31sLBgDzSGIRYRiZaliPMcRQvLZUYXMaQmJYCI9HTRA/s2048/PicGrid_20221104_20254995.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZNUjW7k2s3YcjGArpcAo0XiOM95wueRyhVRCJ_G_5tIPFaH5aZD4qectb2nCEJf5Hht_-e_dP2Ct1u90k7wa6SQlBItbh7cP3mPrLe8wVa3h9iFPe0g4JK4N9_toh4gf70S-m3R31sLBgDzSGIRYRiZaliPMcRQvLZUYXMaQmJYCI9HTRA/w640-h480/PicGrid_20221104_20254995.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Some of my favorite starters include the </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">hummus </b><span style="font-size: 15px;">and </span><b style="font-size: 15px;"><i>shirazi </i>salad </b><span style="font-size: 15px;">(</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">cucumber, tomato, onion, and bell peppers in a citrus dressing), <b>tofu masala</b>, and the comforting <b>Moroccan-style chickpea soup</b>. There’s plenty of other choices and I suggest that you don’t skip them—taste a little bit of everything and come back for your favorites!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LfXzsl16rM7gYag1Wd5ZL0RlzGG4EsfcbtDvozZmH-0PzGfloR3gkRtKv2kIxKRuwYS9M21OQ6UpvXiNAb6nrHo8CAP7ZmWX5R5HvvOD8yLKjrT2bKgbkxEHAeRMpSWWDrZ9XtAAZnCCKQRG86C0FdWSNU6XQ0N7fKn2trfm19Qvl7SXkA/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-13.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3LfXzsl16rM7gYag1Wd5ZL0RlzGG4EsfcbtDvozZmH-0PzGfloR3gkRtKv2kIxKRuwYS9M21OQ6UpvXiNAb6nrHo8CAP7ZmWX5R5HvvOD8yLKjrT2bKgbkxEHAeRMpSWWDrZ9XtAAZnCCKQRG86C0FdWSNU6XQ0N7fKn2trfm19Qvl7SXkA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-13.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: chickpea hummus; right: mutabal (creamy eggplant dip)</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8KiLPeUIvsUYlJWnFqV9LlO6PbtzZRL73I3yamE1jUwEVzsp8yG2Vn_lTCMNOP4l84NH1qfX_tY64xJHiaRcMFgYeOSdxz8AZN5D7_rSstJfE4gJgllqiRYdjw7C0LSDuvGaBqW5jlr2_R5p1hZDO8GMK8LMW1l4U6e7eiUY2Mse_i0FpQ/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8KiLPeUIvsUYlJWnFqV9LlO6PbtzZRL73I3yamE1jUwEVzsp8yG2Vn_lTCMNOP4l84NH1qfX_tY64xJHiaRcMFgYeOSdxz8AZN5D7_rSstJfE4gJgllqiRYdjw7C0LSDuvGaBqW5jlr2_R5p1hZDO8GMK8LMW1l4U6e7eiUY2Mse_i0FpQ/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-6.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Left: beef kofta; right: tofu masala</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The spread includes a lot meats: <b>pork souvlaki</b> and <b>chicken kebab</b> go side-by-side with mouthwatering <b>shawarma</b>, which you can have wrapped in pita, eat open-faced (you may ask the chefs to grill the pita), or enjoy with rice. The <b>roasted leg of lamb</b> was tender and not gamey (I ate so much of this), but the <b>beef striploin</b> was probably the most popular dish. Eat them on their own if you’re cutting down on rice, but I probably wouldn’t do that because their <i>dum</i>-cooked <b>chicken biryani</b> is incredible and a must-try. I really appreciate that they provide sauces and condiments for everything, including some delicious pickled chilies that really spruce up the biryani.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk5Kr8tVYlpm64i6h-n9eBuQfM3Qa7jbYtpe3pni_wbzq0rDHy5zrf1gp3xxHVydA5u6s14TU39EFV3EdETe-2n6ZtZoMb9KZnMKz7arKq0SDENy68lWInzalPj-V7rYiBu9Xsj-ZZgbP9MpHLtQGp9lq1kzUt5Nxo1sxm1_1t_XfyPrMzg/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-19.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk5Kr8tVYlpm64i6h-n9eBuQfM3Qa7jbYtpe3pni_wbzq0rDHy5zrf1gp3xxHVydA5u6s14TU39EFV3EdETe-2n6ZtZoMb9KZnMKz7arKq0SDENy68lWInzalPj-V7rYiBu9Xsj-ZZgbP9MpHLtQGp9lq1kzUt5Nxo1sxm1_1t_XfyPrMzg/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-19.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcyxculuxGsdv8qv5_iNOn8fzB99SSD_1kblLoxCHX_rJBlR1_wdJ-MBMPleOIEreXfow_pQfBasKKYfk8FZaVQUKoIzQLfzsvFTXgSr_pysShmUK4zuIwRG9mcUJeWxv5e42tWz2H4PjL18fMsnhMIv62oifSNwc61tRqfpP1SI2vXurKA/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-20.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKcyxculuxGsdv8qv5_iNOn8fzB99SSD_1kblLoxCHX_rJBlR1_wdJ-MBMPleOIEreXfow_pQfBasKKYfk8FZaVQUKoIzQLfzsvFTXgSr_pysShmUK4zuIwRG9mcUJeWxv5e42tWz2H4PjL18fMsnhMIv62oifSNwc61tRqfpP1SI2vXurKA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-20.jpg" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinov8VD8q1P29IRIekk4PkNeAbcrap-xygisKW1gjgOOjrSvv4kAtZjph-rfMtkPCNtDMpmlB5YirVQ9XbtSzyhRL5ZsfeBYBqELUvg50tCBy7Ey9XE06tpxbwQR0xq5ibDK62wo4FT5xUTkSIlvBintqFrJTYrHCNRL88J2OCJWNrGLBlWw/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinov8VD8q1P29IRIekk4PkNeAbcrap-xygisKW1gjgOOjrSvv4kAtZjph-rfMtkPCNtDMpmlB5YirVQ9XbtSzyhRL5ZsfeBYBqELUvg50tCBy7Ey9XE06tpxbwQR0xq5ibDK62wo4FT5xUTkSIlvBintqFrJTYrHCNRL88J2OCJWNrGLBlWw/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-10.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFmbudt5Iut_aAARz38icUVNemF_InCdYsBowHMq85oXwV9AOTKke7KL4Vh0hVBn5XN8b_nxqaZhWvjFEm2kmd3SJHDr8If-g7MPqyeYQ0tZZPGL9znHmdtAfVZvruhfWS5RA8uM5zKqW0L9zDHGCBRR5ET5UdKYpsH_NZsuzfVxWGVDIPg/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFmbudt5Iut_aAARz38icUVNemF_InCdYsBowHMq85oXwV9AOTKke7KL4Vh0hVBn5XN8b_nxqaZhWvjFEm2kmd3SJHDr8If-g7MPqyeYQ0tZZPGL9znHmdtAfVZvruhfWS5RA8uM5zKqW0L9zDHGCBRR5ET5UdKYpsH_NZsuzfVxWGVDIPg/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-5.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Diners (including myself) assail the delicious <b>grilled seafood</b> like there’s no tomorrow and it’s perfectly understandable. There’s also some <b>feta and tomato pasta</b> if you can’t get enough. Don’t skip desserts: I loved the <b>Om Ali</b>, which is an Egyptian style bread pudding made of puff pastry, milk, and nuts. The <b>lemon pistachio cake</b> is light and lively from the flavors of lemon zest, while the <i><b>gulab jamun</b></i>—an Indian flour-and-milk ball dessert soaked in sugar syrup—is sure to satiate your sweet tooth. The buffet includes free-flow iced tea too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUEhDP4BP2toKDivbFHx9ug9pZgVTtAjkbVqX4MkPWO8Cd-_PPHkInwxymucCi8uB67_nzew3_FnjofhnqZpM_swi97TWKsza3zTJ2YWMM6tHIXiRJB7UTIp06DnkqxJuJBo8gWIxAZJobfZIKEGug1_Hu01Ena0tjrRio1jfblqyHamoZA/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSUEhDP4BP2toKDivbFHx9ug9pZgVTtAjkbVqX4MkPWO8Cd-_PPHkInwxymucCi8uB67_nzew3_FnjofhnqZpM_swi97TWKsza3zTJ2YWMM6tHIXiRJB7UTIp06DnkqxJuJBo8gWIxAZJobfZIKEGug1_Hu01Ena0tjrRio1jfblqyHamoZA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-9.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxVXD1rqsa8GprGvNlweeWAE5WTVO5pjIngV3LDAhMzENpGkoRcPDFuDKOeEwsNROAlhSXupMYvKkfh5rFC8N5NutqM7YTIraSFvuFnrdWr8QbbxDZA7nOjF-N3v_AJGgy1IivwU7UBL92Pt1S_AqlidBT5L03ETBbg2JWBYSi7_Odga72A/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxVXD1rqsa8GprGvNlweeWAE5WTVO5pjIngV3LDAhMzENpGkoRcPDFuDKOeEwsNROAlhSXupMYvKkfh5rFC8N5NutqM7YTIraSFvuFnrdWr8QbbxDZA7nOjF-N3v_AJGgy1IivwU7UBL92Pt1S_AqlidBT5L03ETBbg2JWBYSi7_Odga72A/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-21.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcjAPBS_6X_6MyIUgP9RT4uCw1qu32anAghaSOuCAwQJ6OU-dbdyfQZDsEwxJ1GRcAAaz92EMBriv6qb_DC2ni-dAF-w6pb834fEf3WPx0irRDqQa9TEvixeaKuFBf3xgXtddjguKN8-UUHX8rBZIkaYiF_yXiPj8-qKNLgyf1kddcNhL9w/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-22.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmcjAPBS_6X_6MyIUgP9RT4uCw1qu32anAghaSOuCAwQJ6OU-dbdyfQZDsEwxJ1GRcAAaz92EMBriv6qb_DC2ni-dAF-w6pb834fEf3WPx0irRDqQa9TEvixeaKuFBf3xgXtddjguKN8-UUHX8rBZIkaYiF_yXiPj8-qKNLgyf1kddcNhL9w/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-22.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWInxpT5vOIzEDtEEUOfuPVzQKpdr5P6m39Mn4WZisSpHnMUysNxqe3_cC_owN4cQ8YmsHn_6kg3sins8FfqDwJqHh4vRbaHDGsGulgFTudXGV15n9KaHiSp6JsLCfynU706TkYiR5LDFRzR6mYXTm9NDeavlrvXZmL0pGS9XjrAiSw835cw/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWInxpT5vOIzEDtEEUOfuPVzQKpdr5P6m39Mn4WZisSpHnMUysNxqe3_cC_owN4cQ8YmsHn_6kg3sins8FfqDwJqHh4vRbaHDGsGulgFTudXGV15n9KaHiSp6JsLCfynU706TkYiR5LDFRzR6mYXTm9NDeavlrvXZmL0pGS9XjrAiSw835cw/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-8.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Family Set Meals</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">From Ridge Café’s a la carte menu, diners can choose from two Family Set Meals that are good for 4 to 5 persons. This is a good choice when you can’t decide what to get—the chefs have already curated the dishes for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktqYJwhl8-aQDID_DLDQbdmXD4UtGgGAZxFmlqT58DkfGzYe05vDCZ8HRNKUp5iToyP8rkhhWSRt14qQEE5LADHs3EkMoszGsVTfoJQA85Kod_qSJ0qM6DO75KMMSlpJFO7V_B3cJXw9joyfKhSCnkF2FL10hzQHsjo9jp-7jf3b-780vtg/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-24.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhktqYJwhl8-aQDID_DLDQbdmXD4UtGgGAZxFmlqT58DkfGzYe05vDCZ8HRNKUp5iToyP8rkhhWSRt14qQEE5LADHs3EkMoszGsVTfoJQA85Kod_qSJ0qM6DO75KMMSlpJFO7V_B3cJXw9joyfKhSCnkF2FL10hzQHsjo9jp-7jf3b-780vtg/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-24.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><b>Set A </b>features <b>Filipino cuisine</b> and has all the crowd favorites. The <b>Kare-Kare</b> is a table pleaser (I’m very picky with <i>kare-kare</i>) with its delicious peanut sauce while the <b>Crispy Pata</b> is sure to delight any pork lover. Here are the other dishes included in this set:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Java rice or steamed rice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Charred Bangus Belly Sinigang (so delicious and comforting)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Chicken Adobo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Batter-Fried Eggplant with Buro (I loved this—I love <i>buro</i>, which is fermented rice with seafood!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One round of iced tea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFHseR7-Y3zu1ZZVNeVYSfjIJ22hGZxwisSmKEfhoIlWPdpbZ47DW8g9hwLu2EAYArDLQSI0hSEXHIq3bZuJwhh6eha7izgcAWhT2cIxlZuXQSChNab5tn8UOlYzIDMVrgBct6ZJdubPqoak0LYwvM6Pql4djwUEAXDVeQM9iRXrTZ5VQAUg/s916/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="916" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFHseR7-Y3zu1ZZVNeVYSfjIJ22hGZxwisSmKEfhoIlWPdpbZ47DW8g9hwLu2EAYArDLQSI0hSEXHIq3bZuJwhh6eha7izgcAWhT2cIxlZuXQSChNab5tn8UOlYzIDMVrgBct6ZJdubPqoak0LYwvM6Pql4djwUEAXDVeQM9iRXrTZ5VQAUg/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-16.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZPyR6ZctfSFw4muX-V9yyImvPamDkjv9-tmkfIL-ftIMwmC0rEos8uicYkEbWTX5v49BEZnWHR8KYcOAzMO2Ixk30Z4zXDZdPAFYXkrw503jzgAdTNrEdy7MfPp2gMWWcRg1uCNsl9IzW2629TUIkdzOCM3nIjrjRn79ykzNUNJtpXHx1g/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-27.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZPyR6ZctfSFw4muX-V9yyImvPamDkjv9-tmkfIL-ftIMwmC0rEos8uicYkEbWTX5v49BEZnWHR8KYcOAzMO2Ixk30Z4zXDZdPAFYXkrw503jzgAdTNrEdy7MfPp2gMWWcRg1uCNsl9IzW2629TUIkdzOCM3nIjrjRn79ykzNUNJtpXHx1g/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-27.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieymjFOvhl8DyJxS6k49BGCKcRZ8Tm5ytQVFXavDQdU2QbEsvrLasMDULGL4Md7BLsrvFoOxl84GUPeSCejMEH2tVjPvSjGw-JFPXdUqO6trkAWshQhlxQ-GREL2pecRlrdjQPPml3cBtLLI-Fr0CMb-o6ZSx_-44QF2_SwvzOwtTyHC1SA/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-26.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieymjFOvhl8DyJxS6k49BGCKcRZ8Tm5ytQVFXavDQdU2QbEsvrLasMDULGL4Md7BLsrvFoOxl84GUPeSCejMEH2tVjPvSjGw-JFPXdUqO6trkAWshQhlxQ-GREL2pecRlrdjQPPml3cBtLLI-Fr0CMb-o6ZSx_-44QF2_SwvzOwtTyHC1SA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-26.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">On the other hand, <b>Set B</b> includes <b>Chinese favorites</b> such as <b>Yang Chow Fried Rice</b> and <b>Sweet and Sour Pork</b>. The best dish, in my opinion, was the <b>Manila Clams in Tausi Sauce</b>—the clams were fresh and the sauce was only mildly salty. Other inclusions in this set are:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Crab and Corn Soup</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Fried Whole Lapu-Lapu with Sweet Chili Sauce (we loved this! So tasty)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs (delicious!!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Garlic Bok Choy (a great side dish!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>One round of iced tea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkulv6TRhgGYogspf1R5X9zsc-c9sMubGrHTUwrkyVPfaj25M-9uHpR7ahN10hn__fdNoI5pYORIIr5rOvF9t_C1cVdenaoO7nsZkuRX8144Ge8hn_FccdDLDtB2fHhiZNIuF4-1ljwBzInmaq1BVE8Aodjxt1-qQ3WgOaKVR341CiM77ww/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgkulv6TRhgGYogspf1R5X9zsc-c9sMubGrHTUwrkyVPfaj25M-9uHpR7ahN10hn__fdNoI5pYORIIr5rOvF9t_C1cVdenaoO7nsZkuRX8144Ge8hn_FccdDLDtB2fHhiZNIuF4-1ljwBzInmaq1BVE8Aodjxt1-qQ3WgOaKVR341CiM77ww/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-7.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIO9gVcwf4elqYyyOquGOReNROJSc4OUImRvPbd_klz1NNmnecFGixQl-bL64FZ5baaWHFaAwgWOZ1L-_sZI7OLhq9shihVl9g53szpB_DJHb_ITeXTzUo2-6pEUhCvpdzFufz0wL70WDYh7otBNb9rCRbPY-Ec4r8xcXTgVR89jy3zouNw/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-25.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIO9gVcwf4elqYyyOquGOReNROJSc4OUImRvPbd_klz1NNmnecFGixQl-bL64FZ5baaWHFaAwgWOZ1L-_sZI7OLhq9shihVl9g53szpB_DJHb_ITeXTzUo2-6pEUhCvpdzFufz0wL70WDYh7otBNb9rCRbPY-Ec4r8xcXTgVR89jy3zouNw/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-25.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Perhaps I will tell you more about individual dishes on a separate blog post.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The a la carte menu is available daily from 7AM to 9PM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Healthy Breakfast Options</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Ridge Café wants to make sure it caters not only to all tastes but also to different dietary needs, and so, if you’re staying at the resort, you may opt not to eat from the breakfast buffet but instead order healthier breakfast sets.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYT-tIcKg1cTt9aGb_LL_w1ECFr7ZWrlH2tvLl37rDhsKBAmH3O_dD9tB4j09ypuxBQKaEEtxqRBMQX7ch-lkvsYyMw05vJp8zaw3LhoFRviDsx_Z8DWcxdNlDZWfS0gCEB3E8ktIVvMxCDpMJto61k_LMkWTO_Rm8UW8eyZg517guKCVzug/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-23.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYT-tIcKg1cTt9aGb_LL_w1ECFr7ZWrlH2tvLl37rDhsKBAmH3O_dD9tB4j09ypuxBQKaEEtxqRBMQX7ch-lkvsYyMw05vJp8zaw3LhoFRviDsx_Z8DWcxdNlDZWfS0gCEB3E8ktIVvMxCDpMJto61k_LMkWTO_Rm8UW8eyZg517guKCVzug/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-23.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I tried the <b>Smoked Salmon and Avocado Toast</b> which comes with their housemade ube loaf, smoked salmon, tomato, poached eggs, feta, pesto, and dill—such an explosion of flavor! I absolutely love breakfast food like this. The set comes with <b>fresh fruits</b> and <b>coffee </b>as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>A la Carte Menu</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">My friends and I tried a variety of food from Ridge Café’s a la carte menu. If you like pasta, they have a <b>Pasta Napolitana</b> made simply with tomatoes, olives, and basil as well as a <b>Spaghetti Aglio Olio</b> with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes. The <b>Cheese Burger</b> is also delicious. If you’re craving for something light and healthy, order the <b>Caesar Salad</b>—they let me order extra grilled chicken so I can have some extra protein (thank you for allowing that, Ridge Café).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNniGiHlb-A3yxJ2099PX0AfQdJXTiRSv_NU_12snbI6zCIOc71gSufPwmd-orIeHNc8OoJXXeaWOyQDa7EP7n8FajZ9Gv0VqRyH5BEoJmyMLaoz_J06JVk4ceG3PHxYqkQH90fzidce7Xa2JK38Jt0YXq72t3svZ3Ep0cJ90LJlLAXIB_ug/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNniGiHlb-A3yxJ2099PX0AfQdJXTiRSv_NU_12snbI6zCIOc71gSufPwmd-orIeHNc8OoJXXeaWOyQDa7EP7n8FajZ9Gv0VqRyH5BEoJmyMLaoz_J06JVk4ceG3PHxYqkQH90fzidce7Xa2JK38Jt0YXq72t3svZ3Ep0cJ90LJlLAXIB_ug/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsHoTxsZgZhkO1XPsVTYAgD3NdxHrw-UHZTvlgRod0uMyjExV_gLgiDr604GjbL4xw__JWUYXVDRk4wsidxdGR61OvG_k4qzgVvWldZUioRmXk5a_2PFMmvZJcKaIYmGje3ja7QX4TlEh5OKdXz1QyM_fLhdbuAMv_QU4jPAh3eYxovnT0A/s1012/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-17.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsHoTxsZgZhkO1XPsVTYAgD3NdxHrw-UHZTvlgRod0uMyjExV_gLgiDr604GjbL4xw__JWUYXVDRk4wsidxdGR61OvG_k4qzgVvWldZUioRmXk5a_2PFMmvZJcKaIYmGje3ja7QX4TlEh5OKdXz1QyM_fLhdbuAMv_QU4jPAh3eYxovnT0A/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-17.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Desserts are a must-try as well! We loved the luscious <b>Crème Brûlée </b>(I nearly finished one by myself) and the rich <b>Chocolate Cake</b>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRXdLsEhi7BTG3P1j6YcQyEziTlRNqvzRk8UcOcQYDI-DDWJ9PJoY8dbiIc4Ot8boROoJZxNxcngn0Yfhh8F8IZYsVuyf6Fnn6mMnpgc5ot-q-1TKPHAt1uTnzYjn6t0gFlBEYyEG_6yf7P23FUj5tGT59fKSB4WNBX-7zcE2FMa794fX2g/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRXdLsEhi7BTG3P1j6YcQyEziTlRNqvzRk8UcOcQYDI-DDWJ9PJoY8dbiIc4Ot8boROoJZxNxcngn0Yfhh8F8IZYsVuyf6Fnn6mMnpgc5ot-q-1TKPHAt1uTnzYjn6t0gFlBEYyEG_6yf7P23FUj5tGT59fKSB4WNBX-7zcE2FMa794fX2g/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-11.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The a la carte menu is available daily from 7AM to 9PM.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Sunday Filipino Lunch Buffet</u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">After an Arabian night, Ridge Café transforms into a <b>Filipino fiesta</b> with its <b>Sunday lunch buffet</b> <b>(PhP980++) </b>consisting of local food. From <b>11:30AM to 2:30PM</b>, guests can relish in delicious Filipino treats such as <i>kare-kare</i>, grilled <i>liempo</i>, fried chicken, crispy <i>pata</i>, adobo, <i>sisig</i>, <i>bistek na bangus</i>, and many more (inclusive of free flowing iced tea)! If you’re looking for a quality Filipino buffet to take your loved ones to on family day, this is the place to be.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMnL_yFZipWHcK5Hepog50SswhGFqjRkSMDDZ4Nbq4gqyeZ1VkgRmXGyoN-qXeu6x7tlsL-DzpfLmH-9vfvdAD27boXZATJ0ejIv-KT6hp9D9yN8GCb--7TWaB8J1MUKdEd4BFOPLV3U2LG4taZkfmY5YerrfK_PG8ZUzzf2mX2A8wpZGCQ/s900/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMnL_yFZipWHcK5Hepog50SswhGFqjRkSMDDZ4Nbq4gqyeZ1VkgRmXGyoN-qXeu6x7tlsL-DzpfLmH-9vfvdAD27boXZATJ0ejIv-KT6hp9D9yN8GCb--7TWaB8J1MUKdEd4BFOPLV3U2LG4taZkfmY5YerrfK_PG8ZUzzf2mX2A8wpZGCQ/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-14.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXPV49GD7htqu4x54Tb0emnPlGtRP7yRcDWL3hnMnO9TnvNH-Rq58qcryHoQUJTQvXaev3AOJk8igvzQIqvtQGcg37RVHhUmfLdCR9X5WXhHMiit9w5eDQ4aS7kIr6SppGKwr_LCuD37zlmGiOhS6wqVHFcmoEND0z9EgKLBCG0E758F9Fg/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXPV49GD7htqu4x54Tb0emnPlGtRP7yRcDWL3hnMnO9TnvNH-Rq58qcryHoQUJTQvXaev3AOJk8igvzQIqvtQGcg37RVHhUmfLdCR9X5WXhHMiit9w5eDQ4aS7kIr6SppGKwr_LCuD37zlmGiOhS6wqVHFcmoEND0z9EgKLBCG0E758F9Fg/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast Buffet</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I’ll be honest with you guys—I’m not a huge fan of breakfast buffets. I didn’t eat too much during our stay at Timberland Resort but all the stuff I was able to try were delicious. I really appreciate the fact that they make all the breads themselves, and try to put a Filipino twist to them by utilizing <i>malunggay</i>, <i>tablea</i>, and <i>ube</i>, to name a few.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikI-oF9G7IG38NfvrqceW9Jz0j9_4KDcpdBwF7RcL7iG0XhuycyqNfls5nedLDXbyezNljmPcbgq2bOOCjn_pMno71FbZwrotAihlwvir-TvRo6498t9flS3Q2YvTjkUz_GkINCNl8MdqRPxT2sFVIyNYVQEqN-eRuKpYoavU3Ty4qzZjYaQ/s900/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikI-oF9G7IG38NfvrqceW9Jz0j9_4KDcpdBwF7RcL7iG0XhuycyqNfls5nedLDXbyezNljmPcbgq2bOOCjn_pMno71FbZwrotAihlwvir-TvRo6498t9flS3Q2YvTjkUz_GkINCNl8MdqRPxT2sFVIyNYVQEqN-eRuKpYoavU3Ty4qzZjYaQ/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-3.jpg" title="Ridge Café Timberland Highlands Resort" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The photo that follows shows the sandwiches I made myself using the <b>corned beef </b>from the buffet spread and the <b><i>tablea pandesal</i></b>. The bread doesn't taste that chocolatey so you can pair it with anything. In addition to corned beef, there's also a bunch of other breakfast staples like <b>bacon, sausage, and <i>longganisa</i></b>. In the photo of the left, I have <b>chicken sausages </b>as well as sourdough with cheese, tomatoes, and a poached egg, and a salad.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrXvDItwKRg79PjhRzDeBnBtyZBlyzqDsLXi8ktBca6Hlu8J_72LwKuCMkDmlt7hvVxyacG88lQLz2Q9G3bNNAsKATXdNX4_jvKwwJptPi55jq_5CE13UzVGaHCJVRY1GwmqtqnhTHZqNbZX3VMXyNfD_hHMwbdu1XrWgkosQ7MVtCyNsrA/s675/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrXvDItwKRg79PjhRzDeBnBtyZBlyzqDsLXi8ktBca6Hlu8J_72LwKuCMkDmlt7hvVxyacG88lQLz2Q9G3bNNAsKATXdNX4_jvKwwJptPi55jq_5CE13UzVGaHCJVRY1GwmqtqnhTHZqNbZX3VMXyNfD_hHMwbdu1XrWgkosQ7MVtCyNsrA/s16000/Timberland-Highlands-Ridge-Cafe-4.jpg" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The breakfast buffet, priced at <b>PhP545++</b> per head, is available only on <b>Saturdays and Sundays</b> from <b>7AM to 10AM</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Convinced already? 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-19464173706370085642022-11-03T23:33:00.013+08:002023-01-11T01:28:39.781+08:00Elevated Beachside Dining at Solé | Mari Beach Club Bali<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinny0V8xeuUjtsYvjg6_b4baaSDTMwVRjojXd-3yk7E_PUJcVKf_4GhodH3lNLIOPZy2sn1tY2dP8tKasM5mpotBrzLkEevjGlbJxdFhI4w1r1CApqYdXwo1rygQzghZYuVp6WdX-97RQvw3w0tF8eo0hwRNWVUvbAUL95Z5Yj72GlybrYDg/s1500/Sole-Mari-Beach-Club.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinny0V8xeuUjtsYvjg6_b4baaSDTMwVRjojXd-3yk7E_PUJcVKf_4GhodH3lNLIOPZy2sn1tY2dP8tKasM5mpotBrzLkEevjGlbJxdFhI4w1r1CApqYdXwo1rygQzghZYuVp6WdX-97RQvw3w0tF8eo0hwRNWVUvbAUL95Z5Yj72GlybrYDg/w640-h426/Sole-Mari-Beach-Club.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Beach clubs and restaurants are aplenty in Bali, but there’s no denying that it can be difficult to choose where to spend your precious moments of vacation. If you're looking for the perfect hideaway where you can indulge in tasty food and relax in a luxurious setting, look no further than <b>Mari Beach Club</b>—one of the newest establishments in Batu Belig, near Seminyak.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3L5IGNwwpnx-qwVr5TVvecTK5sQMPCHmMaiBm54kSUvbbewWxkuiwkVE4oYT_Q9Qwaj6hH5q2eUt4Wyor0c3YkJPlojoVjQrbNqyTL5n_eqfPcV6M7s_R711-sg6wze4r-5XpmNGHU1HkOPGFkOkbfK3AmNfoImzdRp2vzRSVF_3RPWDrQ/s4000/20221013_170403.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3L5IGNwwpnx-qwVr5TVvecTK5sQMPCHmMaiBm54kSUvbbewWxkuiwkVE4oYT_Q9Qwaj6hH5q2eUt4Wyor0c3YkJPlojoVjQrbNqyTL5n_eqfPcV6M7s_R711-sg6wze4r-5XpmNGHU1HkOPGFkOkbfK3AmNfoImzdRp2vzRSVF_3RPWDrQ/w640-h480/20221013_170403.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEeHjObTJ5-3hQX-LSvPsRayRBHYdLPmm3GQtd--h3KtfL5ElZw5OC8mn8Wg3mCSTL9KygOC4AYzfTsbtmYyYJAaCaeCda8n1QE8ObJFs-iZnF3wZQXVgMvKz2F8g4IwGWwAA43NvtQQX0XAPpgd3MU0IJLr4l_71mhAe5A57aMGukobeBQ/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01135570.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEEeHjObTJ5-3hQX-LSvPsRayRBHYdLPmm3GQtd--h3KtfL5ElZw5OC8mn8Wg3mCSTL9KygOC4AYzfTsbtmYyYJAaCaeCda8n1QE8ObJFs-iZnF3wZQXVgMvKz2F8g4IwGWwAA43NvtQQX0XAPpgd3MU0IJLr4l_71mhAe5A57aMGukobeBQ/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01135570.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgKCBdAVykGQl2NdvCZqzbheI7B7sSnpgq3f0IgTCeQZFhANsoH7jKCgcD1ekZW9fhnvnF4nA60d-JiBMS7Ijy2F-0gK-ILLs7Gs3QIOOMbuI5sAoSmaGI6E9dq-y2mWwu-MYwDwgehHAiWf4sodsco-s6x3RLR2fqozcrbdpUPQnxSlBaQ/s3782/20221013_183858.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="2836" data-original-width="3782" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfgKCBdAVykGQl2NdvCZqzbheI7B7sSnpgq3f0IgTCeQZFhANsoH7jKCgcD1ekZW9fhnvnF4nA60d-JiBMS7Ijy2F-0gK-ILLs7Gs3QIOOMbuI5sAoSmaGI6E9dq-y2mWwu-MYwDwgehHAiWf4sodsco-s6x3RLR2fqozcrbdpUPQnxSlBaQ/w640-h480/20221013_183858.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Opened only in April, Mari has been attracting a discerning crowd seeking to luxuriate in its beautiful facilities and captivating ambiance. Recently awarded as the <b>Best Lavish Beach Club</b>, Mari is unlike anything you've seen on the island. The property seamlessly combines impressive bamboo architecture, manicured foliage, stone elements, swimming pools, and cozy cabanas with Batu Belig beach. Every corner is picture-perfect, and indeed, it is the place to be and be seen in right now in Bali.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIPLQ6ZwmxwENAwdcIDot8BTJMqE8AhOi69gxgqVJyJAOuWFOuHfYi239P6FhpV6VVAHQQlQzQ524w7kEn4A9DxfMSz-PC9HZ60l81srvYzK6I3BDKNIUuS9X3Aix90m0MaGoAJFW-g2tDqaO1WX40QgRe7Kgf0DEb9fEebv01Q9gTJjFkg/s4000/20221013_164233.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIPLQ6ZwmxwENAwdcIDot8BTJMqE8AhOi69gxgqVJyJAOuWFOuHfYi239P6FhpV6VVAHQQlQzQ524w7kEn4A9DxfMSz-PC9HZ60l81srvYzK6I3BDKNIUuS9X3Aix90m0MaGoAJFW-g2tDqaO1WX40QgRe7Kgf0DEb9fEebv01Q9gTJjFkg/w640-h480/20221013_164233.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SumvSDd-_8EXVuD-K7tQpK52b8CPrfQXLnz8mKf4NVRtLTyt4WCTWGNwTD9yTEkyq1FO3xvzvHN9vv2GZP7vaHDAm5AzCCjz6LDSvk_gAXRLAZ9N__-T_FhocC1vAKu0OU_mjQ5Z_bOOPLGsXZw3qHtgiagkv2iWZkKdLAQcX17KcD1ybQ/s3940/20221013_170433.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="2956" data-original-width="3940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2SumvSDd-_8EXVuD-K7tQpK52b8CPrfQXLnz8mKf4NVRtLTyt4WCTWGNwTD9yTEkyq1FO3xvzvHN9vv2GZP7vaHDAm5AzCCjz6LDSvk_gAXRLAZ9N__-T_FhocC1vAKu0OU_mjQ5Z_bOOPLGsXZw3qHtgiagkv2iWZkKdLAQcX17KcD1ybQ/w640-h480/20221013_170433.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNczsoMDLP2cMTToTN5v5kmUWGxCfVm_eeMoYyx6cL5-u532UvDE28vYTwI5RX8XeQnjYCPvmTR72XHoAGU-VOl9cHuemrIJ7PSyp8YweaxcyBj_f1G4DvgXU8sVdNvAXRS2aS_q1USA3895kpkJZJqZXbDBFRZwABLhGepprogO6uCLm9qQ/s4000/20221013_170520.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNczsoMDLP2cMTToTN5v5kmUWGxCfVm_eeMoYyx6cL5-u532UvDE28vYTwI5RX8XeQnjYCPvmTR72XHoAGU-VOl9cHuemrIJ7PSyp8YweaxcyBj_f1G4DvgXU8sVdNvAXRS2aS_q1USA3895kpkJZJqZXbDBFRZwABLhGepprogO6uCLm9qQ/w640-h480/20221013_170520.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">But more than the stunning and unique design, the food deserves as much praise and attention. Created by Swedish chef <b>Martin Loving</b>, Mari’s <b>culinary offerings are just as thoughtful</b> as how the place was designed. Every detail was carefully considered, presentations are perfect, and the flavors aim to please. As a result, you’ll find yourself wanting to lounge and linger all day—there’s no need for a special occasion either.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2O9_SNv-44Z5pS3tYLwwCkIug_ITxyor5pg4QFNYbcsVY7ynMcct3ai0b0M_v_o8hK8oKEv1LJxLix8j91kH5HeZiOz-jiQp5K3YjVbgH74vL8oQwOc-DAKU-j59X5K7Ip6XKQHPQV7BvkqUaNPhdV8i7E5v_dPHDYrhhc5Dg1TJoeW_FQ/s4000/20221005_164855.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2O9_SNv-44Z5pS3tYLwwCkIug_ITxyor5pg4QFNYbcsVY7ynMcct3ai0b0M_v_o8hK8oKEv1LJxLix8j91kH5HeZiOz-jiQp5K3YjVbgH74vL8oQwOc-DAKU-j59X5K7Ip6XKQHPQV7BvkqUaNPhdV8i7E5v_dPHDYrhhc5Dg1TJoeW_FQ/w480-h640/20221005_164855.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I’d talk about Mari’s food on a separate blog post, because today, I actually want to highlight <b>Solé Dining</b>, a <b>Mediterranean-Japanese concept</b> nestled right at the beach club. It just opened in August, offering guests a more <b>upscale experience</b> that features <b>coastal Mediterranean food</b> (Greek, Italian, Spanish, Turkish, Lebanese) <b>with a Japanese touch</b>. This fusion is not something you would typically see in most restaurant menus, and that’s why I was incredibly excited to visit this place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-68iD6A3ZuoXVoeDeGXH9Z8mfGlKmIjt-rfMQX8iD7d-TvI4ZvuFn1EhngfMTd_ZKkqFUGRcVv0ceJkIwZM2zLYu75cj_8L9wx8jTiF2IsnAM8fJZ06t8omGiQVVnoCPCxk26TeNqrwq3t6pjp6SBzYCSXf0alKXMwd8z4abB87go7EM9A/s4000/20221005_183939.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="sole mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7-68iD6A3ZuoXVoeDeGXH9Z8mfGlKmIjt-rfMQX8iD7d-TvI4ZvuFn1EhngfMTd_ZKkqFUGRcVv0ceJkIwZM2zLYu75cj_8L9wx8jTiF2IsnAM8fJZ06t8omGiQVVnoCPCxk26TeNqrwq3t6pjp6SBzYCSXf0alKXMwd8z4abB87go7EM9A/w640-h480/20221005_183939.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The restaurant sits on an expansive open-air space crowned by bamboos and rattan, overlooking the beach club’s infinity pool and the beach beyond. It’s <b>both casual and elegant</b>—the perfect spot for relishing <b>food treated like fine dining but enjoyed casually</b> right by the sea. Whether you’re simply looking for light bites to enjoy with handcrafted cocktails or in the mood for an indulgent dinner with steaks and seafood, Solé has something for you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRha23fO0vXyO_83sa6dQN4iEz7tfOmUvGzq1NnzZdDWzA0lolTOpomUiyixK8nW5A3E2H-T5ZjgogGK7-qomJpq8QkR2wWumVcJ-GVPUlIwrsyVGRJvru-yndWG1uCI2HUB278o98PHT_G9QBsIPSAaK3tlLucXu8rUmBT5nqpTDkUq554g/s4000/20221005_184206.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRha23fO0vXyO_83sa6dQN4iEz7tfOmUvGzq1NnzZdDWzA0lolTOpomUiyixK8nW5A3E2H-T5ZjgogGK7-qomJpq8QkR2wWumVcJ-GVPUlIwrsyVGRJvru-yndWG1uCI2HUB278o98PHT_G9QBsIPSAaK3tlLucXu8rUmBT5nqpTDkUq554g/w480-h640/20221005_184206.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Chef Loving is no stranger to Asian cuisine, having <b>traveled and </b><b>worked extensively at kitchens in Japan and Taiwan</b>. I’m happy to say that his food delights both Western and Asian palates: his magic hands—or should I say, taste buds—know how to get the <b>perfect balance</b> and how to fuse the two worlds impeccably.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluW_1Vc7RiqRtfWKsvj2SdJRVDiwKldHk7eMOkq3diduek7cKLdk55bk8gwFbj9cKucuR-y6CeBe3XuUlRS7X2_9IAG-pnpZ7EAEY_6XCZBtj7Jt-0Ao3BwAFE9W-UBF5dRbf4UWYUXk81kvazXsys8_3aFg_4bfdq9bg3kfXpjXVTc6Zgw/s4000/20221005_172728.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluW_1Vc7RiqRtfWKsvj2SdJRVDiwKldHk7eMOkq3diduek7cKLdk55bk8gwFbj9cKucuR-y6CeBe3XuUlRS7X2_9IAG-pnpZ7EAEY_6XCZBtj7Jt-0Ao3BwAFE9W-UBF5dRbf4UWYUXk81kvazXsys8_3aFg_4bfdq9bg3kfXpjXVTc6Zgw/w640-h480/20221005_172728.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">The perfect testament to that is his version of the <b>Agedashi Tofu</b>. A beautiful cube of tofu sits on a bowl, stunningly garnished, while the broth is poured tableside. They skipped the frying part—and I agree, there’s no need to fry a piece of tofu this beautiful. The broth tastes like typical Japanese dashi stock and then … once you hit the accompaniments, typical transforms to magical: there’s a burst of flavor from dumplings containing mustard cream cheese; some acidity and sweetness from pickled daikon; a delightful crispness from fried kale; some salinity from bonito flakes; and chewiness from enoki mushrooms. This is one hell of a bowl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALhX6RQhh7YN99aau-T8WbvlgRs0-9gjyxpeQrX_V7zYdbMxbhV5U8lgmT7KoNeXXaFU6pbPOJNOkizJrNtnccn4EwNuSMLrTSg7zsEGKLJURgldSoVtulgvDLRhOhzH5oUCwfknvi_vhJsrkZysdKYi1zdjf89d-Cd_35ZyNtBhqRPviRw/s4592/1200467.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjALhX6RQhh7YN99aau-T8WbvlgRs0-9gjyxpeQrX_V7zYdbMxbhV5U8lgmT7KoNeXXaFU6pbPOJNOkizJrNtnccn4EwNuSMLrTSg7zsEGKLJURgldSoVtulgvDLRhOhzH5oUCwfknvi_vhJsrkZysdKYi1zdjf89d-Cd_35ZyNtBhqRPviRw/w428-h640/1200467.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Chef Loving continues to demonstrate his mastery of flavors with their version of temaki. The ones at Solé are not shaped like cones but instead, the beautiful pieces of fish are showcased. The <b>Salmon Temaki</b> has crispy thin strips of potatoes, chives, and Avruga caviar, while the <b>Kingfish Temaki</b> has salmon roe, lemon zest, and browned butter. Both are wrapped in nori sheets and are meant to be eaten with hands. The way these flavors meld is just incredible!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5g4kyxHvU3vwDTFXBKN1AC1nNMAwX702GpmW-s_0Nduw1Up3n3gZCy8dpUi5aDv2wCw3gAaxsgYBsK6JhOiLQIi_oWgVXweHGI3UJhVjZw2KDgzOHo7U_20O8owWwI7JSm8wuaNBN4Z8YDDB7dj8ScnrKDPng9je4Ap-ks7mryOjFxiz2ig/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01171098.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5g4kyxHvU3vwDTFXBKN1AC1nNMAwX702GpmW-s_0Nduw1Up3n3gZCy8dpUi5aDv2wCw3gAaxsgYBsK6JhOiLQIi_oWgVXweHGI3UJhVjZw2KDgzOHo7U_20O8owWwI7JSm8wuaNBN4Z8YDDB7dj8ScnrKDPng9je4Ap-ks7mryOjFxiz2ig/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01171098.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">I couldn’t stop raving about the <b>Green Tomatoes</b>—I even had to send a photo of it to my friends back home mid-dinner. Visually, it’s spectacular, and it tastes just as good. If I were vegetarian and could only eat one dish, I’d happily eat this for the rest of my life: green tomatoes with some ponzu and olive oil, a torched block of feta, some greens, and a sourdough crisp make for a really delicious salad. The caramelized feta is sweetish and just mildly salty, and combined with some basil oil underneath, the dish makes you think of a <i>caprese</i>—just ten times better. I salivate just thinking about it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIPLAb2TQ7EJFP8Q5DL9HbQlU8XvgJS4wDYSY6ccpJR7u4Dl7lh19a9xjroOzNk6ac2DFAftTt6dWHQRxb9w2PtFhp5WJrzZ8Wpl_Bvf9j43zUvyJ6KGlGHjuc2z0di1uLvV2riJTCILcEcMV5fmJ7aOhFl1Liq5F8xuB6YVBxTf7az_J3Q/s4592/1200536.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIPLAb2TQ7EJFP8Q5DL9HbQlU8XvgJS4wDYSY6ccpJR7u4Dl7lh19a9xjroOzNk6ac2DFAftTt6dWHQRxb9w2PtFhp5WJrzZ8Wpl_Bvf9j43zUvyJ6KGlGHjuc2z0di1uLvV2riJTCILcEcMV5fmJ7aOhFl1Liq5F8xuB6YVBxTf7az_J3Q/w428-h640/1200536.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QEojU5CeRn5KiPWuzgJVTl9o_t69IRUmQWtlMdidgJxAHvwXopM0fGodrNRmzyxiY5Lu0JFCuMUxxm3KS85eq0JhxIPpa3nsUWPjR_g6DB1UruqOb4yUCba6GxtwqjEJ1AbAWviKimr4Q8FLoibWjeoSLhITgKztgNhbTB_vMo7OKRJrWA/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01215180.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QEojU5CeRn5KiPWuzgJVTl9o_t69IRUmQWtlMdidgJxAHvwXopM0fGodrNRmzyxiY5Lu0JFCuMUxxm3KS85eq0JhxIPpa3nsUWPjR_g6DB1UruqOb4yUCba6GxtwqjEJ1AbAWviKimr4Q8FLoibWjeoSLhITgKztgNhbTB_vMo7OKRJrWA/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01215180.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">My Instagram followers know very well that I’m obsessed with yuzu, and it just so happens that Solé has a <i>yuzu kosho</i>-crusted <b>Grilled Octopus</b>. So delicious!! But that schmear on the side is not to be ignored—the smoked potato cream is smooth and luscious, topped with a bunch of things that blow the mind: browned butter, <i>yuzu kosho</i>, almonds, jalapeno, pomegranate syrup, nasturtium leaves, and fennel. So many things going on inside the mouth. I licked that plate clean!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd4zmv6Ou4nN-LF8Juf5Dy-A_7SXwjx4UBZ2kaLNzVwUuwjTZx46KG7zSzq-CKzOJtjkXaoXvROqkmVdLGU-h88-n0bAUp5FTxkmZUla7qs1OzS47io6krtEEj1ki10m__lZ1yZph_eC-KfatFoGNQ188gMX6MlFTtLu9CYvACKp_r0SaWQ/s4592/1200560.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdd4zmv6Ou4nN-LF8Juf5Dy-A_7SXwjx4UBZ2kaLNzVwUuwjTZx46KG7zSzq-CKzOJtjkXaoXvROqkmVdLGU-h88-n0bAUp5FTxkmZUla7qs1OzS47io6krtEEj1ki10m__lZ1yZph_eC-KfatFoGNQ188gMX6MlFTtLu9CYvACKp_r0SaWQ/w428-h640/1200560.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEm6BKRAB1-8Bpn9qjiRm1TZcczpNwIasA0_G2O2zBA_SSfj-ZSsZEfHTsogJcZ2elPTAZaQkMMomWCvV9F7KCsfbU5BMQfzfldRXASvEll4U-ZNZICtbmZ-l8i0LhutbFzIJ8UYlKHIF6Pi4mUVDZHbfBFCPyiFKPpYQHCx0ymTEfzxfbcQ/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01180083.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEm6BKRAB1-8Bpn9qjiRm1TZcczpNwIasA0_G2O2zBA_SSfj-ZSsZEfHTsogJcZ2elPTAZaQkMMomWCvV9F7KCsfbU5BMQfzfldRXASvEll4U-ZNZICtbmZ-l8i0LhutbFzIJ8UYlKHIF6Pi4mUVDZHbfBFCPyiFKPpYQHCx0ymTEfzxfbcQ/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01180083.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">Don’t leave Solé without ordering dessert. The <b>Orange and Coconut Gelato</b> boasts of caramelized orange, orange coulis, Campari, orange and coconut gelato, and a coconut meringue—different textures and flavors, a bit of sweetness, tartness, and bitterness. Make sure to get a bit of everything in each bite as it’s meant to be eaten that way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoW3HqOEVWfiW49ySNHVqOBnpBPcj4tyOnDBsz6BUbhxRCZsQvfqzvdRatHy1iWydOf9k8KMNg5yVXylX6LzQxUlcHumVDY4eLwRvfUwpYN1bhPQxqFWrmPCJu-2-JT4ADYeeZeP9s39y9ASEwC_uzVXceXpuwtcp2gQtS6PShNT2NiqNqQ/s4592/1200574.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="4592" data-original-width="3064" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMoW3HqOEVWfiW49ySNHVqOBnpBPcj4tyOnDBsz6BUbhxRCZsQvfqzvdRatHy1iWydOf9k8KMNg5yVXylX6LzQxUlcHumVDY4eLwRvfUwpYN1bhPQxqFWrmPCJu-2-JT4ADYeeZeP9s39y9ASEwC_uzVXceXpuwtcp2gQtS6PShNT2NiqNqQ/w428-h640/1200574.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">For the cocktails, my personal favorite is the <b>Dewata Caipiroska</b> which has vodka, <i>arak</i>, lemon leaf, palm sugar, and lime. Very similar in flavor to a caipirinha, but not too sour and more aromatic. For something refreshing, try the <b>Paradise Spritz</b> which complements the food very well. It has chamomile-infused Aperol, pineapple-infused gin, tamarillo cordial, and sparkling wine—not too sweet and leaning a bit towards the bitter side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOtjfcCEbVpfn7oGL9P2Gv4JCbqXUVMLtD5005iAf1vTjjSXzM2u9Kk_r4lXM81pgT4ZcnIanEZ8-Mu4cNQur67PZSvsh6sgqyvz3xoxV8boNeJqT2oFynwmFsNvcLlrqg8bhUHOZuQ-sveIY0tX88Wo9Ik2Ar9lhqJ9C3mUSlJgnIHMshg/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01124268.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOtjfcCEbVpfn7oGL9P2Gv4JCbqXUVMLtD5005iAf1vTjjSXzM2u9Kk_r4lXM81pgT4ZcnIanEZ8-Mu4cNQur67PZSvsh6sgqyvz3xoxV8boNeJqT2oFynwmFsNvcLlrqg8bhUHOZuQ-sveIY0tX88Wo9Ik2Ar9lhqJ9C3mUSlJgnIHMshg/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01124268.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;">It’s very nice to see a beach club restaurant that puts a lot of care and thought into their food, and pushes forth a unique foreign concept while celebrating local produce. The food is refined and exquisite without being overdone. It’s also great to see the chef put things inspired from his experiences and travels into our plates—and with that, I say Solé should be on your top list when you visit Bali.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEqqUJ4uZWUJXsdo-E7I8u_yJPQ9a6xCuFJQTcX6gmxApMmd12HFdBXHg--L_rZdJyHg70yJSt8_fHfmpFw8o9NaUSKFboBwzsvQ_XkdN7Z4k5GigHTUhyZI6ziL5XKbxiVUK1ODF9aKPHbCjSy7XVuDsrA9vCAt4zms9zW3NmXsVqsS4CQ/s2048/PicGrid_20221103_01153783.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="martin loving mari beach club bali" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEqqUJ4uZWUJXsdo-E7I8u_yJPQ9a6xCuFJQTcX6gmxApMmd12HFdBXHg--L_rZdJyHg70yJSt8_fHfmpFw8o9NaUSKFboBwzsvQ_XkdN7Z4k5GigHTUhyZI6ziL5XKbxiVUK1ODF9aKPHbCjSy7XVuDsrA9vCAt4zms9zW3NmXsVqsS4CQ/w640-h426/PicGrid_20221103_01153783.jpg" title="sole mari beach club bali" width="675" /></a></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Solé Dining</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mari Beach Club, Jl. 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-65492705549931345692022-09-30T02:07:00.011+08:002023-01-11T01:28:27.039+08:00EAT-ineraries: Silom, Bangkok, Thailand (Mindblowing Street Food and Well-Crafted Cocktails!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH1kveFVKy7r3tKteXnGztsMVZ43g9z0VSxkUWthnWbe3s1IiXLOPwGuvnGC4aI5WufO_zDnAdCweKfe3FHq8j2kdfz_OJ8Z75Skls33sz1Ay5MmzflPCg9-p2IS3DBKmYYHbRaN4xygJ1wiklSw4A2wFxW9DcdfSI_R5k0fDdoXU-u3b3g/s1500/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisH1kveFVKy7r3tKteXnGztsMVZ43g9z0VSxkUWthnWbe3s1IiXLOPwGuvnGC4aI5WufO_zDnAdCweKfe3FHq8j2kdfz_OJ8Z75Skls33sz1Ay5MmzflPCg9-p2IS3DBKmYYHbRaN4xygJ1wiklSw4A2wFxW9DcdfSI_R5k0fDdoXU-u3b3g/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to another instalment of <b>EAT-ineraries</b>! This time, let’s visit <b>Silom District</b>, one of the <b>most vibrant foodie areas of Bangkok</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you have read <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/09/bangrak-bangkok-food-guide.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my previous blog post about Bang Rak</a>, you would have gathered that Silom and Bang Rak are close to each other and I suggested that you choose Silom as your home base for your gastronomic explorations. Now, Silom is actually in Bang Rak! The Bang Rak I was talking about in my other blog is the Bang Rak subdistrict. Confusing right? For my Filipino readers, let’s just compare than to when people refer to NCR as “Manila”. Manila and Quezon City are both in “Manila”–Bang Rak and Silom are both in “Bang Rak”. Got it?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">But compared to the Bang Rak I featured previously, Silom is <b>a combination of business hubs, hotels, lively side streets, endless stalls of street food</b>—and a younger crowd that whiz by from building to building, street cart to street cart. There’s <b>no shortage here when it comes to food</b> and I could easily spend a week here and not even scratch the surface of the <b>bustling dining scene</b>. So whether you’re looking to sit down at a posh restaurant, experience how the locals eat, or grab a drink from an acclaimed cocktail bar, Silom is the perfect place for you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt8eleDfK1uPfqslpnknib94Tmx0I1Hj84uuFy-A0abWxLKIQaIERd9R45ECFbBdLJzGfJipiFWQAuSx8abvnCZFY-wzQlGDag7mXbT0fIS9JpWSkrH1yX28gfPKAVDEKWZ3ymXvDXOeKfwQi50E0X7Zt_Ag66Gnx_eoqJl5x5yq8Avc9ag/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdt8eleDfK1uPfqslpnknib94Tmx0I1Hj84uuFy-A0abWxLKIQaIERd9R45ECFbBdLJzGfJipiFWQAuSx8abvnCZFY-wzQlGDag7mXbT0fIS9JpWSkrH1yX28gfPKAVDEKWZ3ymXvDXOeKfwQi50E0X7Zt_Ag66Gnx_eoqJl5x5yq8Avc9ag/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-7.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Read below my suggested <b>2-day EAT-inerary</b> in Silom.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Day 1:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>8:00AM: Stuff your face with noodles for breakfast at Kuay Teow Khae</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBu3E2DwgayI2Lvzhem58hWG2kHvq6g38hcNyK1KBr23iVEBNvs7lim7C-7NAMr-kIKk_ZAz4QGrSzpgUNjxeRew8hXFp8a6tAqXV6DnsHQzS-YAgOnItiuzbSThKsa45w9O1610pvC6CG0jdLbj11ohGlcZAboS0RiVmtIpvwYqByFlq0w/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNBu3E2DwgayI2Lvzhem58hWG2kHvq6g38hcNyK1KBr23iVEBNvs7lim7C-7NAMr-kIKk_ZAz4QGrSzpgUNjxeRew8hXFp8a6tAqXV6DnsHQzS-YAgOnItiuzbSThKsa45w9O1610pvC6CG0jdLbj11ohGlcZAboS0RiVmtIpvwYqByFlq0w/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-4.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">There’s nothing like grabbing a stool in a sidewalk eatery in Bangkok—the <b>quality of street food in Thailand</b> is really just different. At Kuay Teow Khae, expect to be satiated with huge bowls of <b>Tom Yum Kuay Teow</b>, not to be confused with Tom Yum Kung, which is the prawn soup we all know. Get the big bowl (60 baht) so you can get all the toppings: crispy pork, red barbecue pork, ground pork, egg, greens, pork meatball, fried garlic, and cilantro. I recommend you <b>try it dry</b> (<i>haeng</i>)—they serve the soup separately and this way, you get to taste all those toppings undiluted, including the lovely spicy sauce. You can choose which noodles you want too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Why do I suggest that you do this in the morning? Because the <b>lunch crowd is insane</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Kuay Teow Khae is open from 7AM to 2PM (closed on Sunday and Monday).</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>11:00AM: Get a taste of Chiang Mai for lunch</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_22hX5vIlTTcn1E2_Mv6s5m0exTsnlJGlsOF6JjYR8kNBfnvHvayaPBp-s42gT-kqpjE7CrH-DqXn092p5AmiQ-NfiY2SF2PE6EFIoyWz6ffpxt9ceGkFCVg5PsFtxAabZoNTsrzs5V8PUCjEuBEjkJNPgO2KMO7VFD0xhZiIKDULVYqBA/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_22hX5vIlTTcn1E2_Mv6s5m0exTsnlJGlsOF6JjYR8kNBfnvHvayaPBp-s42gT-kqpjE7CrH-DqXn092p5AmiQ-NfiY2SF2PE6EFIoyWz6ffpxt9ceGkFCVg5PsFtxAabZoNTsrzs5V8PUCjEuBEjkJNPgO2KMO7VFD0xhZiIKDULVYqBA/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Ready for more noodles? Of course! If you want a taste of <b>Khao Soi</b> close to what they serve over at Chiang Mai, head over to <b>Sibsong Banna Noodle House</b> for a comforting bowl of this <b>delicious Northern curry soup</b>. While they don’t serve chicken leg over here (they gave me cut-up thigh parts instead), the curry itself is delicious—very creamy and just the right amount of heat. Both fried and blanched noodles are in there, just like a <i>khao soi</i> should. I liked their pickled mustard greens, but I do wish they have cilantro. They also have a beef option and one with offal. Like the previous eatery, expect a <b>long line for lunch</b> so I recommend you go by eleven.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Sibsong Banna Noodle House is open from 7AM to 2:30PM (closed on Saturday and Sunday).</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>2:00PM: Chill at the Reiloft Café with an iced coffee</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPZwnbQfP4Ntrq-TtmxAk7tLwIM-9XZD7gDGb0_WrVcWtGpkgSLlkaokDrF-Y4MWtAKeqXuUa142dfAj0-PnrqrfvpJf5grnhE7nPKjXsGMHWavVPbOf1R4a_axgmGYEzd8NDPIjG1ePir7bBGXv-psBrM0B87bm2eQ6ow9TX24GwUmIA6A/s1499/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdPZwnbQfP4Ntrq-TtmxAk7tLwIM-9XZD7gDGb0_WrVcWtGpkgSLlkaokDrF-Y4MWtAKeqXuUa142dfAj0-PnrqrfvpJf5grnhE7nPKjXsGMHWavVPbOf1R4a_axgmGYEzd8NDPIjG1ePir7bBGXv-psBrM0B87bm2eQ6ow9TX24GwUmIA6A/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-9.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Walking around hot and humid Bangkok can drain your energy, so why not replenish that with a nice drink at Reiloft Café? This shop is on the rooftop of a co-working space, so it’s perfect if you’re looking to catch up on some work as well. Try the <b>Black Orange</b> (90 baht) which has orange juice, soda, and espresso. They also serve wine! The <b>view is nice</b> and the <b>ambience is very relaxing</b>—hanging out here should get you ready for more walking, and more food.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Reiloft Café and Bar is open from 9AM to 5PM (closed on Saturday and Sunday).</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>7:00PM: Luxuriate in a giant crispy pork pad kra pao</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWpiDAL3GcHv5E6vSD_lpYVe4bk1_-Mnucb2SRb0BNt1Is7-kL9_OJIoI3PQ0iKSVVeUTpFM7zgZUrAhPBPr9uEs09YY8yeM1AeYmYcIBkzkVj1ivhXRCqJFnSHvqcPNu5iTGCB14hRdIy_3w4epKv8Cudn30etky5MK8JdKlI3gqDPg6kg/s1499/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDWpiDAL3GcHv5E6vSD_lpYVe4bk1_-Mnucb2SRb0BNt1Is7-kL9_OJIoI3PQ0iKSVVeUTpFM7zgZUrAhPBPr9uEs09YY8yeM1AeYmYcIBkzkVj1ivhXRCqJFnSHvqcPNu5iTGCB14hRdIy_3w4epKv8Cudn30etky5MK8JdKlI3gqDPg6kg/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-8.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I’m guilty for consuming lots of quantities of <i>pad kra pao moo krob</i> (<b>crispy pork and basil stir-fry</b>) back home, and at the <b>POPUP bar and restaurant</b> at the <b>Ibis Styles Silom</b>, they serve the pork five times the size. While I do have qualms about this version (it was not spicy enough, it was not garlicky enough), the pork is heavenly—the skin is incredibly crispy and the meat was so moist. The sauce adds an extra luscious layer and the fried basil gives an exciting pop to each bite. They do serve it with <i>prik nam pla</i> though, so that takes care of the spice problem, I guess!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>POPUP is open from 7AM to 11PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>10:00PM: Tipple up at one of Asia’s 50 best bars</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gW9JfEsL7bIaBD7uiK0bHzcvhTQa9IOBK6CW27VlPin1AgTUL2EPo1DYU1xKi7fpNTSNa7N-BGaAYmyfhYmeyGaMP07-nENcYGZGC9Fub4B_zxwe2lxCPrKu9VP4MBhS1vGTbjBIgYdONYuZHDDODrMyb-Ehy6dE6FyyDqNmFmlvmOfCjA/s1316/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7gW9JfEsL7bIaBD7uiK0bHzcvhTQa9IOBK6CW27VlPin1AgTUL2EPo1DYU1xKi7fpNTSNa7N-BGaAYmyfhYmeyGaMP07-nENcYGZGC9Fub4B_zxwe2lxCPrKu9VP4MBhS1vGTbjBIgYdONYuZHDDODrMyb-Ehy6dE6FyyDqNmFmlvmOfCjA/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-6.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Prepare to be amused by <b>well-made cocktails</b> at the <b>award-winning Vesper Cocktail Bar</b> right at the heart of Silom. Whether you’re looking for classic cocktails or eager for some playful ones, this laidback bar is the perfect place for your nightcap. I love the <b>level of creativity</b> in their signature offerings, and so I highly recommend that you try them (the menu changes from time to time, by the way). The <b>Beginning End Beginning</b> has yuzu sake, gin, and the most delicious chamomile and saffron sorbet (mindblowing!), while the <b>Thai Tai</b> boasts of Thai spices and fruits. Get the strong <b>Hemingway Sazerac</b> for the perfect finish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Vesper is open from 5:30PM to 1AM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Other posts in this series:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/11/khao-san-road-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Khao San EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/09/bangrak-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Bang Rak EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Day 2:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHR_gbX2-HoogUJfbt0D4yFmpbG6mwm1EOgxq2T2fSHcZgsRrZkO5cVBD8rhEoQmygibyTLyqD0I68-MOtl-GITEuYAJ60GPM1IJ_A7K0mY__YTTcXD7y-Z2dJ8nsiYCqj4CHOGc-g9e8eFDN7pVEWjlfl1pNrmiVe5kTdK9ebhpEp6gw0Q/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHR_gbX2-HoogUJfbt0D4yFmpbG6mwm1EOgxq2T2fSHcZgsRrZkO5cVBD8rhEoQmygibyTLyqD0I68-MOtl-GITEuYAJ60GPM1IJ_A7K0mY__YTTcXD7y-Z2dJ8nsiYCqj4CHOGc-g9e8eFDN7pVEWjlfl1pNrmiVe5kTdK9ebhpEp6gw0Q/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-10.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>8AM: Visit the street food strip, Soi Silom 20</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">What better way to start the day that just sample various food from different stalls and shops in a long street filled with them? Soi 20 Market is known as food heaven in Silom, and you can get everything from pad kra pao, som tam, and khao ka moo (stewed five-spice pork shoulder) to khao mok kai, barbecued meats, seafood, and desserts. It’s quite touristy and busy, but the food is fresh and cheap and you can get a variety of dishes all in one go—truly an authentic Bangkok experience.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>12:00PM: Indulge in traditional Thai food in an upscale setting</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynreTlAE0NjEqJeXq1Q7SriEB69aU9dEKznGeq0xR99ivNvF9i3s-71TMYlDGV-ZbvcX0CpVUn5KxNvyk8l6FQ2TOWJJ1CQ-xzTtQIKxvV79x0XEW0HP4mX6-_KlZhU6dtManZXJ5i0W82F7xxuPtZGhv0UeNl0QNvXv2lm16fNb1EMiPCw/s3648/IMG_20190527_121852.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Silom Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2637" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynreTlAE0NjEqJeXq1Q7SriEB69aU9dEKznGeq0xR99ivNvF9i3s-71TMYlDGV-ZbvcX0CpVUn5KxNvyk8l6FQ2TOWJJ1CQ-xzTtQIKxvV79x0XEW0HP4mX6-_KlZhU6dtManZXJ5i0W82F7xxuPtZGhv0UeNl0QNvXv2lm16fNb1EMiPCw/s16000/IMG_20190527_121852.jpg" title="Silom Bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I’ve been to <b>Supanniga Eating Room</b> in 2019, and I’m happy to find out that they have a branch in Sathon 10 in Silom. The menu is extensive—and I mean storybook levels—but everything we tried was fabulous. Start with the <b>Crispy Leaf Fish Salad</b> which has an insane fish sauce-lime dressing and order some <b>Pa Nang Neu Lai</b> (beef shang Panang curry) to share. This one’s so fragrant with chopped kaffir lime leaves and so creamy with the fresh coconut milk (not too spicy, in case you’re wondering). The <b>Isaan Pork Steak</b> is wonderful, juicy, and the sauce was amazing. Finish off with some <b>Mango Sticky Rice</b> and a <b>Moji-Thai</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Supanniga Eating Room is open from 11:30AM to 2:30PM and 5:30PM to 12AM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>3:30PM: Sit down for some croissants and coffee</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRoPengmWnm9Bie2ALO_T0L7p-hX3cPwbeTRwUaHQHOB3T6UBKpj5rIg5Sv5C3gNYfwxWPsO7XSHs_l1EyeafGXMIVTeUeDLgPyMv35P-M-KEmXuzw9dFVUbe6W09LYDu4Qx5_05P1IZhQk2C-sKsQ_Z8M-rjzBigzM5go25EH1NJi4c-YA/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxRoPengmWnm9Bie2ALO_T0L7p-hX3cPwbeTRwUaHQHOB3T6UBKpj5rIg5Sv5C3gNYfwxWPsO7XSHs_l1EyeafGXMIVTeUeDLgPyMv35P-M-KEmXuzw9dFVUbe6W09LYDu4Qx5_05P1IZhQk2C-sKsQ_Z8M-rjzBigzM5go25EH1NJi4c-YA/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-1.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Not too far away from Supanniga Eating Room is <b>KERK Coffee</b>, which has the most Instagrammable drinks to match their equally <b>beautiful space</b>. Their signature drink, the <b>Black and White Latte</b>, has espresso, milk, and charcoal (they also have a Black and Pink version, with strawberry milk). While you’re at it, grab some croissants or a slice of their <b>homemade cakes</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>KERK is open from 10AM to 6PM.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>7:00PM: Fall in <i>laab </i>at Yasothon Duck Larb</b></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9MaKzRehvjYBK5jFIM31O6rwC57QJ5rHMl_K8ae8B5xUUvbjzo-iuvs_itNsN_SsXbYf-m2chraWrGyb4pFcupGclDYEcyLoORXB4RirYZFTNnJbHMkayu1lPujtStDxUQaPzOrLbVdjXnjYmgb7N9gpwOUC1vesxsFdssjbaWylBJCZ-g/s1499/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9MaKzRehvjYBK5jFIM31O6rwC57QJ5rHMl_K8ae8B5xUUvbjzo-iuvs_itNsN_SsXbYf-m2chraWrGyb4pFcupGclDYEcyLoORXB4RirYZFTNnJbHMkayu1lPujtStDxUQaPzOrLbVdjXnjYmgb7N9gpwOUC1vesxsFdssjbaWylBJCZ-g/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Laab </i>(or <i>larb</i>, or <i>laap</i>) is not very popular outside of Thailand, and <b>I’ve been campaigning about this dish</b></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—a spicy salad with herbs and lime-fish sauce dressing</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">for ages because IT’S JUST SO FUCKING GOOD. At Yasothon Duck Larb, expect spicy, sour, delicious laab served with basil and crunchy vegetables. The sidewalk shop specializes in <b>Isaan food</b> (Northeast Thai) so you can find things like <b>Nam Tok</b> (spicy beef “waterfall” salad) and <b>Gai Yang</b> (grilled chicken) as well. I didn’t want rice but the <i>laab </i>was so spicy, I just had to order one—even the rice was great. The menu is extensive so you might want to try a variety (spicy salads, grilled meats, seafood). Dining here was probably <b>one of my favorite moments in Bangkok</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Yasothon Duck Larb is open from 4PM to 10PM (closed on Sunday and Monday).</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>10:00PM: Get all snazzy and tipsy at Mezcal Bar</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBTwqcpTkaaXfSxzZxB7gN47eZxpvqbQvb-FPvwKLSzHVYpBHrdRXqWGSE0vSbMIBohSE9rG35yTZ9Y13LyJLJbpbXihVOfNAJ6lgLzFebLtQ9zdOG0Kdw6mKsf7_WcCYuKwWPR_ldbtrso1akURN0PK3en9iAk7ZzANI6yMI40xiwyEK_Q/s1000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="silom bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="667" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBTwqcpTkaaXfSxzZxB7gN47eZxpvqbQvb-FPvwKLSzHVYpBHrdRXqWGSE0vSbMIBohSE9rG35yTZ9Y13LyJLJbpbXihVOfNAJ6lgLzFebLtQ9zdOG0Kdw6mKsf7_WcCYuKwWPR_ldbtrso1akURN0PK3en9iAk7ZzANI6yMI40xiwyEK_Q/s16000/Silom-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" title="silom bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Chef <b>Radek Zarebinski</b>, who has worked in <b>Michelin-star kitchens</b> such as <b><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2019/08/gaggan-bangkok-worlds-50-best.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gaggan</a></b>, has started his own ventures in Bangkok, namely <b>Larder </b>(charcuterie and bakery), <b>Cholo’s</b> (taco shop), <b>Rad Meats</b> (deli), and now the newest one, <b>Mezcal</b>, a bar specializing in—as you guessed it—mezcal, the Mexican agave spirit. Located in a quiet side street in Silom, this chic loungey bar offers <b>Mexican food </b>(pork <i>pibil</i>, <i>birria</i>)<b> and cocktails</b>. The place is just gorgeous and—I hate saying this—Instagrammable. I loved their mezcal version of the <b>Old Fashioned</b>, the <b>Mojito de Jalisco</b> (tequila, yuzu, lime), and the <b>Peachy Corpse No. 2</b> which has French aperitif, mezcal, peach liqueur, and a splash of Absinthe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Mezcal is open from 6PM to 1AM (closed on Monday and Tuesday).</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Silom EAT-inerary Food Map</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-6108673701294489042022-09-27T15:00:00.013+08:002022-11-23T12:23:34.437+08:00EAT-ineraries: Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand (Michelin-Recommended Pad Thai, Delicious Duck Soup, and Amazing Coffee!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqB2crot5GnRTvJweyS66JI-8tGPC2YBJUUGLAmztgwo_I4F_gsP6Pr2MPxjZZaADE3PC7uvF8T9xIki7jZAI7FopOhsZkCwWfokfcMv_vAF9nUg4dZaeZzuHY1vOwjmH3raLZIEhiEjb_FpH1uGR8NIsQfdFUQI-uZ4659qhkwQNa77V6pg/s1500/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqB2crot5GnRTvJweyS66JI-8tGPC2YBJUUGLAmztgwo_I4F_gsP6Pr2MPxjZZaADE3PC7uvF8T9xIki7jZAI7FopOhsZkCwWfokfcMv_vAF9nUg4dZaeZzuHY1vOwjmH3raLZIEhiEjb_FpH1uGR8NIsQfdFUQI-uZ4659qhkwQNa77V6pg/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" width="675" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px" style="font-size: large;">Welcome to EAT-ineraries—where we do nothing but eat all day. Today, I’m showing you around <b>Bang Rak</b> in <b>Bangkok City</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">I’ve always been asked why I keep returning to the same cities instead of traveling to new ones. My answer never changes: “I like going deeper, instead of wider.” No two trips to the same place are ever the same, and that’s why once I fall in love with a destination, I just can’t help but revisit it, to rediscover it, and to unearth something new. One such place is, obviously, Bangkok.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><b>Bang Rak</b> <b>District </b>is relatively new to my ears as most travellers—myself included—would normally just explore the more popular places: Khao San, Old City, Chinatown, Siam. But I’ve seen a lot of Bang Rak from YouTuber <b>Gary of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpKsxb5MgKw&t=12s" target="_blank">The Roaming Cook</a></b>, whom I’ve become buddies with during the lockdowns over Instagram. The district, located <b>by the Chao Praya river near Silom</b>, seems to be teeming with food—and it does. So I made sure to check it out during my recent trip.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkhgfi--cwp8zJe4OW8_CtfdvqqnDqNpCJ1Z38Lo3qCY8CeyRzqDoQattLxWd07LdSP5l_3WXtQ1brhk5LIBE2nHNDdFhEpFyTYsVIPl5fh8_6NbvH6BNgNCxfU0nPzg6Xckj7PdROYkw8OCL2ApT-Wt3xhimfYCCGMCvvquCuRT_eCFEYA/s900/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkhgfi--cwp8zJe4OW8_CtfdvqqnDqNpCJ1Z38Lo3qCY8CeyRzqDoQattLxWd07LdSP5l_3WXtQ1brhk5LIBE2nHNDdFhEpFyTYsVIPl5fh8_6NbvH6BNgNCxfU0nPzg6Xckj7PdROYkw8OCL2ApT-Wt3xhimfYCCGMCvvquCuRT_eCFEYA/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-11.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">But social media is awesome and what happened was even better—instead of exploring Bang Rak by myself, I finally got to meet Gary along with his friend (and my new friend) <b>Chai of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5jf8sDR8cs" target="_blank">Tag Along with Chai</a></b> and they toured me around Bang Rak. This food hunt couldn’t have been any better!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSJgmRb32FXkWZ0-sef-Hz0hLR-NGTTZ3FhtOO920Hrwvm7gw9m9qRjb0fG6IFe8eOtlFtxtrbNe4vBd3mE2dMHWNEmyAXCnl6yKW7VUy6Owso4sogP_lgG4liJWe7eln01oOebiVyD4PxjukITq76xwAZqUtKPJ8vwYTcCkgP-S5Eo7ebg/s900/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpSJgmRb32FXkWZ0-sef-Hz0hLR-NGTTZ3FhtOO920Hrwvm7gw9m9qRjb0fG6IFe8eOtlFtxtrbNe4vBd3mE2dMHWNEmyAXCnl6yKW7VUy6Owso4sogP_lgG4liJWe7eln01oOebiVyD4PxjukITq76xwAZqUtKPJ8vwYTcCkgP-S5Eo7ebg/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-9.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">I highly recommend that you visit Bang Rak on your next trip to Bangkok. Its accessibility from Silom makes Silom the perfect home base for you. In addition, if you’re into art and culture, you will find that Bang Rak has a rich history, demonstrated by its old architecture, wall arts, galleries, and museums. The “ancient side” will remind you of Chinatown, but it’s juxtaposed with skyscrapers and the metro rail—<b>a perfect blend of old and new</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1dFgpnPdb7euvRZngeAOrQxd1ndUQD776w-UYC8Mni4s90zHwwyXay1aOSDYUj5IoQDiB2ZqkZpjksD-Tx2Ah5FEFZ825HB3a5vJG77h3oODNUwtr-r4s99IbgpQYlqUbVCltu-DuzojwrmoggV2Z25rAEF8_5HLrOAdrzcPRLq7Wdj81g/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW1dFgpnPdb7euvRZngeAOrQxd1ndUQD776w-UYC8Mni4s90zHwwyXay1aOSDYUj5IoQDiB2ZqkZpjksD-Tx2Ah5FEFZ825HB3a5vJG77h3oODNUwtr-r4s99IbgpQYlqUbVCltu-DuzojwrmoggV2Z25rAEF8_5HLrOAdrzcPRLq7Wdj81g/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-6.jpg" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Below, I have prepared a <b>suggested eat-inerary</b> for you, and it’s <b>a combination of eateries, restaurants, and coffee stops</b>. Feel free to follow it as is or split it up into two or three days if you have more time. A <b>Bang Rak Food Map</b> has been included at the bottom of this guide for easier navigation. Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Other posts in this series:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/11/khao-san-road-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Khao San EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/09/silom-bangkok-food-guide.html" target="_blank">Silom EAT-inerary</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">--------------------------------------------------</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>8:00AM: Have Thai Biryani for breakfast</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MlXm9ea0w3cxOlp7F-DjPKxm2na44WheCOGC8mpzjMDwytnxstYfoXoUj2evsSDgv8w4lNLmEN7QoMA_QpC2M_1d5Kjx9VIGGENaQ75r2FwhOKq1KzW_dZ-gn4wjo5JYPl0bJQyfLlZndBdjb4bm8T1JPhuBJsDt7ivqQOCYRAqhQm2s9g/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7MlXm9ea0w3cxOlp7F-DjPKxm2na44WheCOGC8mpzjMDwytnxstYfoXoUj2evsSDgv8w4lNLmEN7QoMA_QpC2M_1d5Kjx9VIGGENaQ75r2FwhOKq1KzW_dZ-gn4wjo5JYPl0bJQyfLlZndBdjb4bm8T1JPhuBJsDt7ivqQOCYRAqhQm2s9g/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-8.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">This eatery (called ข้าวหมกแพะพิเศษ) located at 1360 Charoen Krung Road offers <b>Halal food</b> and their <b>specialty is Thai biryani</b>, or <i>khao mok</i>. It’s hard not to salivate once you see the huge pots of biryani—they offer two varieties, <b>chicken </b>(<i>khao mok kai</i>) and <b>mutton </b>(<i>khao mok phae</i>). It’s not as strong as an Indian biryani but eating it with two sauces—a <i>raita </i>and an insane sweet-sour mint sauce—as well as this<b> mindblowing spicy lime soup</b> or some sort is guaranteed to make you take nonstop spoonfuls. And the meats are fall-apart tender! Order some <b>eggplant curry</b> as well—another huge, delicious surprise!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>ข้าวหมกแพะพิเศษ is open from 7AM to 2PM (closed on Sundays).</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>10:00AM: Try the coffee at Sarnies</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDwfkKcorWLJpuHB6l73ohPqFnChypw1oXD_PS2h7PefTIXhf88DEKUxG4qKhfVySJtvqwvUSzEzTQsjeXb2KSZimsRJ55PHA5-cwzoFOyKFg4qPfTEcqVC92w8l_rQPeeXzVl5osmqfHgeigpy9Cbkw9000Vs4jsWEAMbKqZXadeoC18bA/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHDwfkKcorWLJpuHB6l73ohPqFnChypw1oXD_PS2h7PefTIXhf88DEKUxG4qKhfVySJtvqwvUSzEzTQsjeXb2KSZimsRJ55PHA5-cwzoFOyKFg4qPfTEcqVC92w8l_rQPeeXzVl5osmqfHgeigpy9Cbkw9000Vs4jsWEAMbKqZXadeoC18bA/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-3.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am crazy for rustic, industrial-style shops—and Sarnies, built on a <b>gorgeous old building</b>, is such an eye candy for me. The beauty doesn’t stop there: I love their coffee. While this is actually an Australian concept, they do use local beans and so I suggest you try them when they’re on rotation (they offer special <b>limited edition beans</b> apart from their signature blend for additional 20 baht only). I gulped down my <b>Cortado </b>pretty fast so I got their refreshing<b> Iced Coconut Long Black</b>, which had chunks of coconut milk and coconut flakes. The <b>Treacle Tart</b>, made of sourdough and honey and served with a nice crème fraiche, is great too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>Sarnies is open from 8AM to 10PM.</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>11:00AM: Indulge in a Michelin-recommended Pad Thai for lunch</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu-ZEkgHc7rJHaVUWPW9kz3BMjfAS1l5uaQ-Sh012ApczXDWdz1zfTjIRW-Mow_co3EmcBInTV8eKoIcCYMWulf7AGYPs-wIRRzo8VGgBG0kWidFxtjoIrn8Ydo4lt7rFdIDbLKNkxgyJ9ReB94qpIUEtNw08OfgBBl4MRMKjM-SNjd3PUw/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="514" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcu-ZEkgHc7rJHaVUWPW9kz3BMjfAS1l5uaQ-Sh012ApczXDWdz1zfTjIRW-Mow_co3EmcBInTV8eKoIcCYMWulf7AGYPs-wIRRzo8VGgBG0kWidFxtjoIrn8Ydo4lt7rFdIDbLKNkxgyJ9ReB94qpIUEtNw08OfgBBl4MRMKjM-SNjd3PUw/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-2.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">Pad Thai is probably the last thing I would CRAVE for while in Thailand—just because it’s very common everywhere outside Thailand—but I discovered this restaurant specializing in pad thai, and I just had to visit it. Here, they don’t just offer it street-style: they <b>elevate the dish with finer and housemade ingredients</b>. What I love about it though is that they don’t go overboard with it—it <b>tastes like street food, just with better ingredients</b>. I had the <b>Pad Thai Kung Mae Nam Yang</b>, which came topped with giant<b> grilled river prawns</b>! I love their sauce—made of <b>18 ingredients</b>—which is more sour and salty than sweet—of course, you can still adjust it according to your liking as the quintessential pad thai condiments are served on each table. The noodles are perfectly chewy too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>Baan Phad Thai is open from 11AM to 9PM (closed on Tuesdays). It’s on the same street as Sarnies!</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>1:00PM: Cross the Chao Praya River via Ferry and Grab a Thai Milk Tea on the way</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd04Hi2MxiwUNggsy_ZPVRUBzOJVPPc2r3GRWJ7wbn8VbgcVBEKb_C4tMn9gMpz5poRyW3BGuRdu9SvuTDXSXm3v4gh45cz-jrufU54-CGbNvjN_Qo9toMjgLCEH6gtmeG7S-pdxDvHWSjHkf_-MxwRfopQ5IDNFBc-0OAJ2FZx9HpZINV6g/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd04Hi2MxiwUNggsy_ZPVRUBzOJVPPc2r3GRWJ7wbn8VbgcVBEKb_C4tMn9gMpz5poRyW3BGuRdu9SvuTDXSXm3v4gh45cz-jrufU54-CGbNvjN_Qo9toMjgLCEH6gtmeG7S-pdxDvHWSjHkf_-MxwRfopQ5IDNFBc-0OAJ2FZx9HpZINV6g/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-1.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">From Baan Pad Thai, the <b>Sathorn Pier </b>which allows you to cross the Chao Praya river via ferry is a short walk away. On the way, look for the coffee truck, <b>Musna</b>, and grab a <b>Cha Yen</b> (Thai iced tea) for the road. Here you will find this awesome lady “pulling” the tea—similar to Malaysian <i>teh tarik</i>. It’s not just for show—doing so aerates the drink, making it more frothy and more enjoyable.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>Musna is open from 7AM to 5:30PM. The boat ride costs 15 baht.</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>2:30PM: Have another coffee break at BURR Everyday</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MHbYXYakFd_HBOkalxNzvDGSFpR0-97KVYkiZ0I_x_UknPgcF594R8vMmBKm1FLZilJVgIY3qRZFIHZJmipAZWJKl57KtTrUhc8IId4zhwtvHRZbgldYpeDmAxeavw0-xNUDMQTrG3Ky8We_qm4jR8IFPQYgu9BLyb79SDr23zmzTbIPBA/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4MHbYXYakFd_HBOkalxNzvDGSFpR0-97KVYkiZ0I_x_UknPgcF594R8vMmBKm1FLZilJVgIY3qRZFIHZJmipAZWJKl57KtTrUhc8IId4zhwtvHRZbgldYpeDmAxeavw0-xNUDMQTrG3Ky8We_qm4jR8IFPQYgu9BLyb79SDr23zmzTbIPBA/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-4.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">If you’re like me, who loves having coffee after meals, then you’d want to stop over at BURR in Krung Thon Buri after crossing the river. It’s Gary’s favorite coffee place in the area and I could see why—the place is <b>beautiful and quiet</b> and the <b>coffee is GREAT</b>. I had a pour over because I was really interested in their beans (the Nepal one was amazing), but believe me, I wanted to order multiple drinks (hello, palpitations)! Gary loved his latte (shown in the photo).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>BURR is open from 8AM to 6PM.</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px" style="font-size: large;"><b><u>5:00PM: Have duck for early dinner at Nai Soon</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="18px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7vFn5rG5Jyp6lET-Gw8RTrMHZjbDOXkamYMpqm0BLEpgxG_oRMpG6ZRMeTotPF9_2sCaIy8h8iKG2lyibNqKUJew45Akz1zrmB8lZczW8EHUraHl5xLZDNAl23EqIXpNd7q0XNiZhaA3FmhzXDB6z_pu4Rw3J_hOVakzMmxvngGVsBaswQ/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig7vFn5rG5Jyp6lET-Gw8RTrMHZjbDOXkamYMpqm0BLEpgxG_oRMpG6ZRMeTotPF9_2sCaIy8h8iKG2lyibNqKUJew45Akz1zrmB8lZczW8EHUraHl5xLZDNAl23EqIXpNd7q0XNiZhaA3FmhzXDB6z_pu4Rw3J_hOVakzMmxvngGVsBaswQ/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-5.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">I absolutely love duck and would eat some whenever I have the chance—especially if it’s not expensive as fuck as most high-end Chinese restaurants would charge. That’s why when Gary told me about Nai Soon, I almost got thankful that the noodle shop he was originally planning to show me that day was closed! While I loved everything I had mentioned in this EAT-inerary, I find the duck noodles<b> the most comforting, probably even my favorite</b>—the soup is just so good and the pieces of duck liver make it even more luscious. You may order sliced roasted duck too and just eat it with rice, but I highly suggest you try… both. You may choose which noodles you prefer as well; try the <i>sen yai</i>, which are thick flat rice noodles!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i><b>Nai Soon Charoen Nakhon is open from 10:30AM to 7PM.</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><b><u>Notes:</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><b><u><br /></u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">1.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If you think this EAT-inerary is not enough food, feel free to explore the stalls around the places I mentioned and just dive in and randomly try them. There’s a lot going on in Bang Rak—it’s absolutely a food heaven.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">2.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If you don’t wish to cross Chao Praya by boat, you can take the BTS. Go to <b>Saphan Taksin</b> station and hop off <b>Krung Thon Buri</b> (just one station away). Check them out on the map I created below. Saphan Taksin is also the station you need to find if you’re coming from Silom going to Bang Rak.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYdM2FvU1-cVScfFxdwHIPBGkgbQ6dhIAr92KH8Y5MPMkGY1WHJOUyL3x2NQ7cwmEmJ7YG0Jm8Bny8zhl4g3HZmTCTljU17LoXnT4ybUoR_icddPOetjnQCeweNc-ajO2-ROUM55kl7ql5SyfEJ4JQw7Cgw17QQQGWOgIkuDwfOpWmOsLUA/s675/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitYdM2FvU1-cVScfFxdwHIPBGkgbQ6dhIAr92KH8Y5MPMkGY1WHJOUyL3x2NQ7cwmEmJ7YG0Jm8Bny8zhl4g3HZmTCTljU17LoXnT4ybUoR_icddPOetjnQCeweNc-ajO2-ROUM55kl7ql5SyfEJ4JQw7Cgw17QQQGWOgIkuDwfOpWmOsLUA/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-7.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">3.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Beside BURR café, there’s another one called <b>KAFI Sathon</b>. Coffee lover friends—you know what to do.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Right at the corner where Baan Pad Thai is, there’s a dessert shop called <b>BoonSap</b>, selling Thai sweets.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">5.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>For afternoon tea, check out the famous <b>Author’s Lounge</b> which was featured in <b>Somebody Feed Phil</b> (one of my favorite shows). It’s also in Bang Rak. For cocktails, head over to <b>Tropic City</b> which specializes in rums, or the <b>Bamboo Bar</b>, one of the oldest in Thailand (since 1953).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">6.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Art enthusiasts will find a number of interesting spots in Bang Rak, like Bangkokian Museum and Warehouse 30. Or just walk around and discover various street art!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px">7.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>If you actually wish to stay in Bang Rak, there’s an <b>Ibis Styles Riverside </b>very close to the places above. I loved <b>Ibis Styles Silom</b>, so I’d probably try this one next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><i>Special thanks to Gary of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpKsxb5MgKw&t=12s" target="_blank">The Roaming Cook</a> for taking us to his favorite spots!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bd-eWgn6tY5KZqx4L3hWVyLOuvgxoy2vinfy-cFK_Lgf8E0O4_DCllXU9vO7K0Vx18Qsiht2nWvtaMcMXh19tzKBCek-aXAW8fRGE9fkT_9ZZYT7fWcFrlhcX7Bd6NW3uqj9QltsDr8OXYOMwSS5vK-nL51xrW94fGRmMf6crbHq3r2bYA/s1012/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BangRak Bangkok food guide" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bd-eWgn6tY5KZqx4L3hWVyLOuvgxoy2vinfy-cFK_Lgf8E0O4_DCllXU9vO7K0Vx18Qsiht2nWvtaMcMXh19tzKBCek-aXAW8fRGE9fkT_9ZZYT7fWcFrlhcX7Bd6NW3uqj9QltsDr8OXYOMwSS5vK-nL51xrW94fGRmMf6crbHq3r2bYA/s16000/BangRak-Bangkok-Food-Guide-10.jpg" title="BangRak Bangkok food guide" /></a><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" font-size="15px"></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u><span style="font-size: large;">Bang Rak EAT-inerary Food Map</span></u></b></div><div><br /></div></div></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">A combination of timeless beauty and laid-back lifestyles, </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Baguio </b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">is home to lush foliage, the sweetest strawberries, and one of the loveliest weathers in the Philippines. Known for its zigzagging roads and chilly temperatures almost all year round, this city in the province of Benguet is a perennial favorite—whether it’s a family out-of-town trip or a </span><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: large;">barkada </i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">excursion.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Food tripping is among the list of Filipinos’ favorite activities, and when it comes to gastronomic explorations, Baguio has no shortage of options. Clustered together in food hubs or tucked away in exclusive locations, the restaurants in the City of Pines offer delectable treats worthy of braving the 6-hour ride for. Below, I’ve rounded up the best places I've been to from my multiple trips to Baguio. Whether it’s private or communal dining you’re seeking after, these restaurants will be sure to meet your needs.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Whisked away in <b>Tam-awan</b>, about half an hour away from the center of Baguio, is <b>The Farmer's Daughter</b>, a restaurant serving<b> native Cordilleran dishes</b>. In a city obsessed with serving burgers, pizzas, and café food, The Farmer's Daughter stands out with its delicious menu offering you <b>a real taste of the region</b>. The Cordilleras is known for smoked meat, so try the <b><i>kinuday</i> (smoked meat)</b> which comes in pork, chicken, or beef, stir-fried with vegetables and onions. If you prefer grilled meats, then go for <b><i>kindot</i> </b>instead (we tried both). The <b style="font-style: italic;">pak-pako</b>, a salad made with Fiddlehead fern, tomatoes, onions, and vinaigrette is refreshing and delicious, while the <i style="font-weight: bold;">Pinikpikan</i>, a traditional Cordilleran soup dish made by bruising chicken flesh to bring out the flavors, is incredibly tasty. If you're adventurous, try the <b style="font-style: italic;">Pinuneg</b>, or pork blood sausage!</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: orange;">Highly recommended:</span> <b>Kinuday Jen Baboy, Kinuday Jen Manok, Kindot Baboy, Pak-Pako, Pinikpikan, Pinuneg, Dinakdakan</b></span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Tam-awan Village, Long Long Benguet Rd., Baguio City</i></span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you seek a delicious meal in a more <b>intimate set-up</b>, Foggy Mountain Cookhouse is the place to check out. Perched near the mountainside in San Carlos Heights, Foggy Mountain is actually <b>Chef Babes’ lovely home</b>, which he opens up for hungry (and curious) diners. The place has an<b> alfresco area </b>perfect for <b>viewing the foggy landscape</b> of Baguio; his living area gets converted to a dining hall too. Chef Babes’ goal is to provide healthy and delicious <b>Mediterranean-inspired</b> gourmet food (whose ingredients are sourced from his own organic garden) without making diners break the bank.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Read also</u>: <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/01/foggy-mountain-cookhouse-baguio.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Foggy Mountain Cookhouse in Baguio is the Secret We Should've Kept to Ourselves</a></i></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>172 St Joseph Street, San Carlos Heights, Purok 24, Baguio City</i></span></div>
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You’ve got to try the , or the Northern curry noodle soup, whic</span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Khao Soi Gai</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">h is comforting and perfect with Baguio weather. The <b>Laab Gai</b> is another seriously underrated dish that’s probably one of the most delicious—at this restaurant, it’s not that spicy but definitely tasty. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">For the <b>ultimate comfort food</b> in Baguio, head over to <b>Grumpy Joe Restaurant</b> situated along the <b>Leonard Wood Road</b>. Owned by a former PBA player, this casual American diner dishes out <b>no-frills indulgence fare</b>—from mouthwatering <b>5-cheese pizzas</b> and delicious chicken dishes, to hefty burgers and <b>loaded pasta dishes</b> that are all perfect for sharing. Guests go crazy over their imported Private Reserve hot sauce, which is ultra-spicy, and if you love spicy food (and drinks), you must try it and order one of their spiced drinks, like the <b>Inferno Mojito</b>.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you love desserts and want to taste the best of Baguio, the first place you should visit is Vizco’s Restaurant and Cake Shop. It offers what I think is the <b>best Strawberry Shortcake</b> I’ve ever encountered, with fresh, sweet, and mildly tart strawberries crowning each slice of delicate cream and cake. The sweetness level is just right, the slice size big but still seemingly small because you would want to devour the whole effing cake. If your life’s <b>biggest regret</b> is not pursuing the career you actually wanted or something, you’re wrong—it should be the fact that there’s no Vizco’s in Manila.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Situated at the ground floor of Rex Hall Student Residences near Saint Louis University, The Coffee Library offers </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">affordable snacks, desserts, all-day breakfast, and a whole array of coffee drinks</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">. The trendy setup entices mostly the younger crowd—the long tables are perfect for group study or meal sharing, the decorative pieces Instagrammable. But if you think their arsenal of brews is limited to the typical ones, you’re mistaken—The Coffee Library has </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Vietnamese coffee</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, a bolder type of drink I especially like! Pair it with their </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">liquor-laced cupcakes</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, or any of their breakfast sets. Or enjoy one after a hefty meal: I highly recommend their </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Pho Ga</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Crispy Kare-Kare</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Greek Salad</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Buffalo Wings</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">, and </span><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Babyback Ribs</b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">11 | </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">Café by the Ruins</span></span></b></div>
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-67376322083884142812022-08-09T17:05:00.013+08:002022-08-09T17:09:43.663+08:00Y Casa Villas: A La Union Stay Like No Other<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsJxDQL8l_Oxh60fF7EUK_WK_PpekDLlOiM5i3o6hpcnNIxfRyFDKzc8NDdugFNS4l4GrvMGpc4AP4r8dn9z0ajbvyToZg6WTtLKq203CAGAyq0b1I1satGwmLSer4xNToM0TLyYVVX--J1Nt7enBKkkxYLDk6YCyVz-Dv4ycf5eZZ0rhxQ/s1500/YCasaVillasReview.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTsJxDQL8l_Oxh60fF7EUK_WK_PpekDLlOiM5i3o6hpcnNIxfRyFDKzc8NDdugFNS4l4GrvMGpc4AP4r8dn9z0ajbvyToZg6WTtLKq203CAGAyq0b1I1satGwmLSer4xNToM0TLyYVVX--J1Nt7enBKkkxYLDk6YCyVz-Dv4ycf5eZZ0rhxQ/s16000/YCasaVillasReview.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Although Urbiztondo in San Juan has been shoved into the limelight in recent years, the nearby spots around what is undeniably the busiest part of La Union have plenty to offer as well. If you seek <b>luxury, privacy, and serenity</b> during your Elyu escape, the stunning <b>Y Casa Villas</b> just might be the perfect hideaway for you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4K2qJ3Zx1rMfuiy-2wnr2jdMKCmeKAKdOguzTYbVofI90mnbiURBzeq7UT4piRfglaYLHrnxbUzzxU1UzdCc1isI0hGBfLd3ak-a_XsYPH3nq6hXifSqV5SWCJTjRFRMwl7885U2yJS-SkYdLkK2j9Cb0y4uHdH0JZybglpoIBa-LQFYt9Q/s900/YCasa-Villas-19.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4K2qJ3Zx1rMfuiy-2wnr2jdMKCmeKAKdOguzTYbVofI90mnbiURBzeq7UT4piRfglaYLHrnxbUzzxU1UzdCc1isI0hGBfLd3ak-a_XsYPH3nq6hXifSqV5SWCJTjRFRMwl7885U2yJS-SkYdLkK2j9Cb0y4uHdH0JZybglpoIBa-LQFYt9Q/s16000/YCasa-Villas-19.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Situated in <b>Taboc</b>, about <b>7 minutes away</b> from the main attractions, this <b>fabulous Airbnb find</b> boasts of <b>3 exclusive villas</b> masterfully designed to <b>whisk you away from the bustle of San Juan</b>. Whether you’re a couple eager for some quality time or a small group looking for an intimate getaway, there’s a villa at Y Casa Villas that’s perfect for you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9B-ML_qh2QR0sIRe9vNrfD_2xXV06iIMwkI35nDRTS0G7rpA2nqSqwqMiv79dI9b75snF-1WxaWdhZAskcXoPqBwdqcpafkPPIFjSWq9FoA4znkDEAFgqKFl574q2cy9IbRBgeBIhOY8nKPvYaCl3995bMcY65at4WeH18CyRybxjY2efUw/s900/YCasa-Villas-22.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9B-ML_qh2QR0sIRe9vNrfD_2xXV06iIMwkI35nDRTS0G7rpA2nqSqwqMiv79dI9b75snF-1WxaWdhZAskcXoPqBwdqcpafkPPIFjSWq9FoA4znkDEAFgqKFl574q2cy9IbRBgeBIhOY8nKPvYaCl3995bMcY65at4WeH18CyRybxjY2efUw/s16000/YCasa-Villas-22.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Y Casa has always been described by its guests as <b>Bali-inspired</b>—and truth be told, once you step inside, it really feels as though you’re in <b>Seminyak </b>or <b>Canggu</b>. There’s something about <b>places that truly transport you</b> somewhere else that I truly love. Every detail in the interiors has been carefully thought of, but the best part is that the materials were locally sourced and the customized furniture were all <b>crafted in the Philippines</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkGHGEBmyD9FWx40SukAPMq-WzKiJQTQM1SFhFLBObF7u8zdxyOUsbHJ6KZgQbZFcy-pp5vkDFSvpfED4CXB9b5FShL7VrXY0fGzbdQ2Bji21wyEtCEVjDm79YcDHnK7NlC_KtSLRdc2j0iJKmiqVHlwhFBr9fknxLJ0eR7FMZ1HxyjRiSA/s675/YCasaVillas-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnkGHGEBmyD9FWx40SukAPMq-WzKiJQTQM1SFhFLBObF7u8zdxyOUsbHJ6KZgQbZFcy-pp5vkDFSvpfED4CXB9b5FShL7VrXY0fGzbdQ2Bji21wyEtCEVjDm79YcDHnK7NlC_KtSLRdc2j0iJKmiqVHlwhFBr9fknxLJ0eR7FMZ1HxyjRiSA/s16000/YCasaVillas-2.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XswqkOaJt8Tf5697jTG3jlybhIoARB3OHEsUGw6wO4t35wN1qvfD2YNaKuQXF0-s1X38hmNRDAg3xqBOSrhC58lwgEul2nxQx-K83iZ6tpQVoiNuXhJfeOUuX3HwLPE4U4NJLW3B5s-fV4Oiptjo0jum6LyMLkKVrEewERGFztqSeDRQgw/s675/YCasaVillas-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XswqkOaJt8Tf5697jTG3jlybhIoARB3OHEsUGw6wO4t35wN1qvfD2YNaKuQXF0-s1X38hmNRDAg3xqBOSrhC58lwgEul2nxQx-K83iZ6tpQVoiNuXhJfeOUuX3HwLPE4U4NJLW3B5s-fV4Oiptjo0jum6LyMLkKVrEewERGFztqSeDRQgw/s16000/YCasaVillas-6.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Villa #1</b> is a <b>one-bedroom suite</b> which is <b>ideal for couples</b>. It boasts of a private outdoor plunge pool, a plush Queen-size bed, and a bathroom fitted a freestanding tub, a separate shower, and a toilet with bidet. With its terrific air-conditioning, fast WiFi, and smart TV with Netflix, guests will be torn as to whether they want to stay outside by the pool or just snuggle in and enjoy these modern conveniences.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-2PEXaTIehcxnnCZ0SKX8tBE02OkaQl1zrQ5rYWwWFKvCJKh9qQ94bSP2VMMBzde4B1byiCL1VbLSrzUMV-g69703wdqK1ogE3xVkRtmXbWoKrpeYl22ld7uFemXjKBB3bIwgKq80W3p-9jRk7OWfkFMDERW4QETY0tKKb1HFlkbTz4BWA/s675/YCasa-Villas-17.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-2PEXaTIehcxnnCZ0SKX8tBE02OkaQl1zrQ5rYWwWFKvCJKh9qQ94bSP2VMMBzde4B1byiCL1VbLSrzUMV-g69703wdqK1ogE3xVkRtmXbWoKrpeYl22ld7uFemXjKBB3bIwgKq80W3p-9jRk7OWfkFMDERW4QETY0tKKb1HFlkbTz4BWA/s16000/YCasa-Villas-17.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nhnuIY_d2sOgrgKRRnwTfyfXi0nKWpH9ZthejBjlvvxD4F-wpZtCdrsBdfqzflqK__H0Rz51o0o9HZ0hgOFsVTeZ1rr9SYfnImulJAjxXIVUgdUJQP951D88eLBKE_IF7-K0B0tR3LFTN5R33kwUlfdDzkMieGElSZDIznJjtvpG7CE54w/s900/YCasa-Villas-18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9nhnuIY_d2sOgrgKRRnwTfyfXi0nKWpH9ZthejBjlvvxD4F-wpZtCdrsBdfqzflqK__H0Rz51o0o9HZ0hgOFsVTeZ1rr9SYfnImulJAjxXIVUgdUJQP951D88eLBKE_IF7-K0B0tR3LFTN5R33kwUlfdDzkMieGElSZDIznJjtvpG7CE54w/s16000/YCasa-Villas-18.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8yuDhm5VUhFaDi0cKpxzHlGv4_R7ZR5L6cmTuVFjq5EcQnyPLhdhQ91LF-gSEYw95I3LydYT_2B1er8Y_xCZJZ4mdTWh1xapsGa4e1_Dfzp-YawMOVfU4Gt9DuLJOFkbIQun1_YvQj-LCd8_9QufxtP9QO5Gah67OMqU_SL16S4diSlOHg/s675/YCasa-Villas-23.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV8yuDhm5VUhFaDi0cKpxzHlGv4_R7ZR5L6cmTuVFjq5EcQnyPLhdhQ91LF-gSEYw95I3LydYT_2B1er8Y_xCZJZ4mdTWh1xapsGa4e1_Dfzp-YawMOVfU4Gt9DuLJOFkbIQun1_YvQj-LCd8_9QufxtP9QO5Gah67OMqU_SL16S4diSlOHg/s16000/YCasa-Villas-23.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I love how there are plants everywhere, almost blurring the lines between outdoor and indoor spaces, especially in the gorgeous bathroom which almost feels like a spa. I love how you can simply open the sliding door and jump into the pool. I love how you can lounge around the deck all day, perhaps with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee in hand. My stay at Y Casa Villas is probably the most relaxing one I’ve had in a while.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYsGMhQl2vZ5FAUI1dG0XKBzA97xNzHMAOvLwSiH9Cbsn78BQyDYDdo_CKxaKYd2zY5H3_14DimYYqClnX4dQZS9YuOFaAw4XcSRk2lo3Y8Lef6eU6egtVbctQmdTb-cfXiMPHWi8xTklo7A-snk2CdJqPXTJ8BfetY1TBPWlxFSmqTBYHg/s900/YCasa-Villas-21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuYsGMhQl2vZ5FAUI1dG0XKBzA97xNzHMAOvLwSiH9Cbsn78BQyDYDdo_CKxaKYd2zY5H3_14DimYYqClnX4dQZS9YuOFaAw4XcSRk2lo3Y8Lef6eU6egtVbctQmdTb-cfXiMPHWi8xTklo7A-snk2CdJqPXTJ8BfetY1TBPWlxFSmqTBYHg/s16000/YCasa-Villas-21.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">You don’t have to worry about toiletries either as they provide the basic ones like a hotel would. There’s a small refrigerator if you’re taking some food with you, but you can likewise choose to leave all your worries behind and simply order from their partner restaurants, <b>The Coffee Library</b> and <b>Kayu</b>—which happen to be my top two dining destinations in San Juan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <b><a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/08/where-to-eat-in-la-union.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">La Union Food Trip: 12 Restaurants Worth Traveling For</a></b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Breakfast is complimentary</b> (from The Coffee Library) and the <b>receptionist </b>(yes, they have a front desk and a <b>caretaker </b>who’s available at the property<b> 24/7</b>) will ask for your breakfast choices upon check-in. Coffee is not included however, so I suggest that you order from The Coffee Library because they make amazing ones, especially the <b>Vietnamese line-up </b>(photographed below is the Ca Phe Sua Chua, or Vietnamese coffee with yogurt).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGojOfpT99la_VXnFQnOV6BSogr1qQKnUGdmOROGbNMLkp7xxkMYEak1z_0qDjAqAaQgStH2jDss6yLjRW7LXSFL0fXQ4bL3fMyb8FFxvMFQwPSEoq9v7xTqy9B4QPeffYUvwdqaqkjqEQxRis-H6zXkEA_CQ1V81H3y0Rwd7uVzrOE2fqLw/s675/YCasaVillas-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGojOfpT99la_VXnFQnOV6BSogr1qQKnUGdmOROGbNMLkp7xxkMYEak1z_0qDjAqAaQgStH2jDss6yLjRW7LXSFL0fXQ4bL3fMyb8FFxvMFQwPSEoq9v7xTqy9B4QPeffYUvwdqaqkjqEQxRis-H6zXkEA_CQ1V81H3y0Rwd7uVzrOE2fqLw/s16000/YCasaVillas-7.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The beach is a short walk away, but I highly doubt that you would want to leave the villa once you’re settled inside. On my first night, I didn’t even get out to eat. I just ordered from restaurants offering delivery service and enjoyed this beautiful villa.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSWIqKBvSM64JGW8rGqDiYejqdtsf72M6pk8qsaHh_B2Dv8M6CkYvbzfrSzXAjmwbxHw-b_o3l_qgnFYBFJ1dHwgLXaPNNWbmUVwSRoR2OWPpulJ6c_Crf0E52lAiOmleaK_IW75K0RmjQw9ZCdN0vJPN1rCeARBqtVKq3UmjDJBT-2NU3A/s675/YCasaVillas-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBSWIqKBvSM64JGW8rGqDiYejqdtsf72M6pk8qsaHh_B2Dv8M6CkYvbzfrSzXAjmwbxHw-b_o3l_qgnFYBFJ1dHwgLXaPNNWbmUVwSRoR2OWPpulJ6c_Crf0E52lAiOmleaK_IW75K0RmjQw9ZCdN0vJPN1rCeARBqtVKq3UmjDJBT-2NU3A/s16000/YCasaVillas-9.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaKCLlt5PulhJ9NBv2URLR3cEJ-hc5hNZlyOOpztitOfT3EUXbY4UFTpuBAcP-GpqKWRkNqCqcDL5ygYbWJkdW_iXK3aWC9wUS1Hrq0SwMjvNpeGfvlN7BxXaN2ygR3qJk9njb4Tmb-w3-kVg6s-OZxFkh53ADSKrCZ2mNlF_dDvASwdjzA/s675/YCasaVillas-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTaKCLlt5PulhJ9NBv2URLR3cEJ-hc5hNZlyOOpztitOfT3EUXbY4UFTpuBAcP-GpqKWRkNqCqcDL5ygYbWJkdW_iXK3aWC9wUS1Hrq0SwMjvNpeGfvlN7BxXaN2ygR3qJk9njb4Tmb-w3-kVg6s-OZxFkh53ADSKrCZ2mNlF_dDvASwdjzA/s16000/YCasaVillas-4.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Villa #3</b> is more ideal for <b>groups of 4</b>, which is also the maximum allowed number of guests. This one features a Queen-size bed facing the sliding doors opening to the pool, and another one in the cozy loft. There’s a dining area and an <i>en suite</i> bathroom, and this one is generally more spacious that the couple’s villa.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDevGmhCR7WoTn9E6FpqVAcc2nbs7ZPeqFlt90XAAEhQNJfdJK87eevEXtUDAGJCi_nHezje-7GNsv2uAnGGc9Dm7WAhaDoAZ17qKyAm3frTFmxNIZpX31X4b1gF391evpbGBikZThp6ISQwckyrMOWARNDziNYvwUFFKu-vwl-iBX05jkA/s900/YCasa-Villas-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtDevGmhCR7WoTn9E6FpqVAcc2nbs7ZPeqFlt90XAAEhQNJfdJK87eevEXtUDAGJCi_nHezje-7GNsv2uAnGGc9Dm7WAhaDoAZ17qKyAm3frTFmxNIZpX31X4b1gF391evpbGBikZThp6ISQwckyrMOWARNDziNYvwUFFKu-vwl-iBX05jkA/s16000/YCasa-Villas-14.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWCgXNX9F9kjP86rvqXKg-a_d0U_W_OBsqnwzEOzJFReGB6ea4eig4VZNt1GaH0U4QMt2DdexxhZoJE3i41CXm_BLsJ-mSqKTFHgHPOlWm4Qrooq3mSzRm8fq7pXkPU4I6OOUilJsqXFL1X2sh3i2MO0o2q-BqDfYU7yPBQdAtMQxQYBrjA/s675/YCasa-Villas-16.jpg" style="clear: left; 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float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeE27Cfs_k2iV9k5JYa7VgiTNA7LSfmeZwvzp8QzwwdxLKelEZNVPRLctetbwHp_7JclSYZ26Sf5sZW_-Z2UDZ6cGWu81jHG9rw8CLZmPWn46N0xtM1mK2lEKrkWmSEUunHG8Q313ox7nWNR6Rk2yvamFv9VTBgeuFautbCzKbQPn7isAQQ/s16000/YCasa-Villas-20.jpg" title="Y Casa Villas Airbnb in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I wasn’t able to stay at <b>Villa #2,</b> but I asked the caretaker to let me take a peek when it was unoccupied. The design is just as gorgeous as the other two but it’s brighter and more cheery because of the huge windows. 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Here are the <b>highlights of Y Casa Villa</b>s and the reasons <b>why you should book with them on your next Elyu trip</b>:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Gorgeous, clean, and well-maintained villas with all the important amenities</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Fast WiFi, an important feature for me who works sometimes during trips (and also considering how bad the WiFi is in most parts of Elyu)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Relaxing vibes, thanks for the private pool surrounded by plants and the cozy rooms</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">A quiet escape from all the activity in San Juan, especially during weekends—but also just 7 minutes away if one wishes to dine or drink</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Free parking</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Minimal delivery fee when you order from their partner restaurants</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Delicious complimentary breakfast</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Friendly and helpful receptionists and caretaker (they also showed me where I could buy snacks and pasalubong)</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As with any Airbnb, you’ve got to respect the house rules so make sure to take note of the below. I’ll be frank with you—if you’re looking for a place to have rowdy parties in, please don’t book here.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Smoking is not allowed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Pets are not allowed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 15px;">Quiet time at 10:00PM is implemented. The villas are located inside a private subdivision so you must respect the neighbors as well.</span></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">San Juan can get really crowded and crazy during the weekends, so it’s great that there are places like Y Casa Villas to offer tourists <b>a respite from all the madness</b>. I’ve always thought that Elyu has become a place that caters just to the party crowd—I’m glad to see I was wrong. I still love a good party and a truckload of tipple every now and then, but I’ve also learned to alternate that with some quiet time—I like experiencing and I treasure both in all my trips. If you feel the same way, you need to check out Y Casa Villas and experience an Elyu stay like no other.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Rates start at PhP8,000/night.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Y Casa Villas</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Taboc, San Juan, La Union</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Inquire via <a href="http://instagram.com/ycasavillas" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you love staying at Airbnbs? 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Whether you’re a surfing lover eager to fill your tummy after a long day in the water or simply a traveler enjoying the vibe and exploring the culinary scene of La Union, the province’s <b>vibrant and emerging foodie culture</b> is sure to find you a favorite—one place you would keep coming back to. Below, I have listed down 12 of the best places I've tried in surf town. From pizzas to <i>moussakas</i>, let your taste buds wander around these delicious beach finds.</span></div>
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Its name means “wood”, representing the local materials they use to smoke their meats. The <b>Baby Back Ribs</b> is a must-try and is sure to steal the show, whereas the housemade <b>Kielbasa </b>will definitely whet your appetite for more. Try also the melt-in-the-mouth <b>Smoked Beef</b> and the sloppy and delicious <b>Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich</b>, served with addicting fries. Better yet, why not just get a <b>Smoked Meat Platter</b> if you come with friends so you can try a little bit of everything? A perfect indulgent meal after a whole day of surfing and sightseeing in San Juan.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Highly recommended:</span> Baby Back Ribs, Kielbasa, Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich, Smoked Beef, Smoked Meat Platter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Useful tips:</span> They sell their smoked meats frozen so make sure you take some home!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Read also</b>: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/07/kayu-san-juan-la-union.html" target="_blank">You Need to Tell Your Friends About Kayu in San Juan, La Union</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Thus, it’s no surprise that this Italian restaurant located inside the famous <b>Great Northwest</b> food park is always packed with people—tourists and locals alike. The lines are crazy so make sure you bring some patience, but I hope you carry heaps of appetite too as Kermit’s servings are generous. There’s a lot of pizza and pasta options as well as some specials, like the <b>Pizza Cresentina</b> (tomatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, mascarpone) which I immensely enjoyed as well as the <b>Linguine al Mare</b> (tomatoes, olive oil, shrimp, pollock fish). <b>Don’t skip the cocktails</b> as they make some of the best in surftown!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Highly recommended:</span> Pizza Cresentina, Linguine al Mare, Gambas al Aglio, Pandan Negroni, Cucumber & Basil, Aperol Spritz</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="color: #e69138;">Useful tips:</span> The place is always busy so if you want a nice spot, make sure to come early (i.e. before 12PM for lunch and around 4PM if you're planning to stay for the sunset).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you are looking to feast with the family or the gang over Italian food, make your way down to <b>Amare La Cucina's new location</b> in San Fernando—merely 5 minutes away from Urbiztondo. Also originally from Baguio, this Italian restaurant specializes in <b>woodfire brick oven pizza</b>, but its menu includes a wide selection of pasta dishes, entrees, appetizers, and desserts as well. While the food is undeniably delicious, the more remarkable part of dining here is that you can <b>make your own pizza</b>. Their resident <i>pizzaiolos </i>will assist you in the process: from tossing dough to putting the toppings.</span></span></div>
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Such was realized by <b>Little Canggu</b>, a little restaurant off MacArthur (beside Clean Beach) serving <b>Balinese food</b>. I’ve been craving for <b><i>bebek goreng</i></b> for weeks on end, and I finally had my fix at this restaurant—where the rendition was tasty (super crispy!) and was given a little twist (served with Chinese-style duck sauce). <b>Everything is made in-house</b> including the sambal, the noodles they use for <i>bakso</i>, and the <b>coconut ice cream</b>, which was divine!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="color: #e69138; font-size: 15px;">Highly recommended:</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> Bebek Goreng, Coconut Ice Cream</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="color: #e69138; font-size: 15px;">Useful tip:</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 15px;">The same spot houses Little Cat Coffee, if you’re craving for a refreshing drink too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Little Canggu</b></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Pentecostal (between Clean Beach and Flotsam), MacArthur Highway, San Juan, La Union</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/littlecanggu.ph" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/little.canggu" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP300 up/head</i></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</i></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Read also</b>: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2020/01/where-to-eat-in-baguio.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Baguio Food Trip: 11 Restaurants Worth Traveling for</a></i></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px; text-align: center;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------</i></span></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><b style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: large;">7 | Curo</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MLaF4QpSwjdW9uRH4B2usBcfHdycf1Nim0j_hrYM1l_KrbI2dtiqAJ2oNOLix0-WYlfxFJymPQ-K_Kl-SU2rIdrO5KP01XJ3YSBhb4HQhBMAtzsvhnzXbkicJZEBQ3NHh0wNviDnoLkmz32OaxAclNgIoH8KGoMijDcO_nYncx1Qt7NsDg/s675/Curo_LaUnion.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7MLaF4QpSwjdW9uRH4B2usBcfHdycf1Nim0j_hrYM1l_KrbI2dtiqAJ2oNOLix0-WYlfxFJymPQ-K_Kl-SU2rIdrO5KP01XJ3YSBhb4HQhBMAtzsvhnzXbkicJZEBQ3NHh0wNviDnoLkmz32OaxAclNgIoH8KGoMijDcO_nYncx1Qt7NsDg/s16000/Curo_LaUnion.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It’s <b>all about aesthetics</b> at Curo at the Curbside Villa in La Union. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I came to Halo Halo de Iloko for the—obviously—<i>halo-halo</i>, but if I’ll be completely honest: I liked its savory offerings more than the famous dessert. I’m not saying that the <i>halo-halo</i> is ordinary; it’s incredible and <b>loaded with traditional ingredients </b>like tapioca, <i>gulaman</i>, <i>nata de coco</i>, <i>kaong</i>, beans, <i>ube</i>, <i>macapuno</i>, <i>leche flan</i>, cheese, and ice cream, <b>made more special with <i>pandan </i>and <i>polvoron </i>made from ground mountain rice</b>. But the real stars are the Ilocano dishes—especially the insanely tasty <b>Okoy </b>made with shrimp, squash, <i>malunggay</i>, bean sprouts, carrots, and housemade <i>longganisa</i>. The vinegar is addicting!</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">There are not too many Greek restaurants in the country, so when one pops out, people are usually curious to try it. Gefseis is no exception, an open-air, blue-and-white restaurant situated <b>right in front of the beach</b>. With an <b>extensive and fresh menu</b>, Gefseis promises a delicious and somewhat healthier dining experience as they are heavy on veggies and grilled meats. The <b>Grilled Tuna</b> is a good choice for those looking for seafood; however, I recommend trying their <b>Moussaka</b> composed of layers of eggplant and minced meat, topped with béchamel.</span></div>
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The menu has mouthwatering all-day breakfast options but I only had coffee when I visited. However, I loved the vibe here and I liked the coffee I ordered—thus, it’s in my runners up list and I would definitely visit again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>2 | Scallywag</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FFIspNhybCR2dL4W7NuWKEeNFbTAI_Kh7HY70WYATpOhIrjWsaFN3aqeYnleZ9R8Vh8Ldpx1DdOsSytkts9_WBmEIpsswvip3Bc3-dZP65gBXQTowWU3ZYkuXFr5MWlBTqhTcZdsYbsAtu2Kd9DMtriSqzsfO5ZqL5NMK4Ujfz_PklI_6Q/s3648/IMG_20220705_123934.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1FFIspNhybCR2dL4W7NuWKEeNFbTAI_Kh7HY70WYATpOhIrjWsaFN3aqeYnleZ9R8Vh8Ldpx1DdOsSytkts9_WBmEIpsswvip3Bc3-dZP65gBXQTowWU3ZYkuXFr5MWlBTqhTcZdsYbsAtu2Kd9DMtriSqzsfO5ZqL5NMK4Ujfz_PklI_6Q/s16000/IMG_20220705_123934.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">After a really disappointing Southeast Asian meal somewhere else, I hopped over to Scallywag and ordered a Thai-style omelette—a redemption meal indeed! Their menu changes every few months or so, but the mainstays are the Ilonggo specialties like kansi. 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The Scallop Dumplings were so good that I had to order again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b>4 | Masa</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbzKmOvi2GWaPTY26ZM1zimR_85UGu2sx1G3PAAqLuL6GvcIyzZRaNnXVjQ3Otbt9dnKFRUKH_tawqqSemz5IF4qfNVE29JFASpuPfCMVdKAm--uiWZbIzz0i3aXZWQBSTFTSpvPLK3vOIO_N0_nZSrth-tZ-3S8jOmPb1MpuC5x3-RQ36A/s3648/IMG_20220706_141611.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="2736" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbzKmOvi2GWaPTY26ZM1zimR_85UGu2sx1G3PAAqLuL6GvcIyzZRaNnXVjQ3Otbt9dnKFRUKH_tawqqSemz5IF4qfNVE29JFASpuPfCMVdKAm--uiWZbIzz0i3aXZWQBSTFTSpvPLK3vOIO_N0_nZSrth-tZ-3S8jOmPb1MpuC5x3-RQ36A/s16000/IMG_20220706_141611.jpg" width="675" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I will never understand crazy long lines—whether it’s donuts, milk tea, or bread—so the first time I went to Masa and there was a queue, I promptly left. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><b>When visiting Cebu</b>, it’s not enough to take a heritage city tour, experience the beauty of Kawasan Falls, or swim with the whale sharks in <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2017/07/bluewater-sumilon-island-resort.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oslob</a>—one must also <b>unearth its culinary secrets</b>. This province is <b>bustling with delicious local delicacies and specialties</b>, and in the city itself, the dining scene has grown so big and diverse. From cheap stalls serving tasty barbecue with </span><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: large;">puso </i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">rice and eternally-crowded </span><i style="font-family: gudea, sans-serif; font-size: large;">lechon </i><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: large;">places to gastropubs catering to the night owls and posh restaurants owned by Michelin-starred chefs, Cebu has something exciting for your taste buds.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Japanese food in Cebu? Hell, yes. In fact, you <b>MUST fly</b> to the Queen City just <b>to try Chef Hiroyuki Sakata’s food</b>. Soba Kamakura is a <b>14-seater reservations-only restaurant </b>in Mandaue <b>specializing in soba</b>. The Japanese have this incredible talent of turning something so simple (like buckwheat noodles) into something incredibly delicious, and it is best demonstrated at Kamakura. The <i><b>tanuki soba</b></i> which simply has <i>dashi </i>and soy sauce is insane, while the <b>beef </b><i><b>soba</b> </i>served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce is mind-blowing. A <b>lunch set</b> is recommended if you wish to try a variety, but you MUST get any of the <i>soba </i>offerings no matter what. Make sure you<b> reserve seats</b>—and oh, you need to <b>order in advance</b>. Check the menu <a href="http://soba-kamakura.com/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span></div>
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And I think I did so at the right time—the restaurant was almost destroyed by typhoon Odette early this year and is just getting back to its feet, with much <i>renewed inspiration</i>. For a restaurant known for being helmed by a Michelin-starred chef (Jason Atherton), The Pig and Palm is surprisingly casual and laidback—exactly the vibe I like while eating sophisticated food in a very classy setting (quite a contrast, yes). </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">Order the <b>signature house made brioche</b> served with red onion jam and herbed chicken liver mousse—the bread is soft and buttery and the accompaniments are luscious! Impressive is the <b>Pulled Pork and Smoked Red Pepper Tagliatelle</b> topped with a golden egg yolk that sauces up the whole thing once you break into it. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you have watched the <b>Philippines episode</b> of <b>Netflix’s Street Food Asia</b>, then you have heard of <b>Entoy’s Bakasihan</b>, a local favorite in <b>Cordova</b>. <b><i>Nilarang </i></b>is a fish soup made with garlic, tomatoes, onions, and ginger, but in Cordova, they put <i><b>bakasi </b></i>(moray eel) instead of fish. The eel served here is incredible and well-cooked—the texture is smooth and melty but not slimy. The mildly sour broth is comforting—something you would crave for on a rainy day. The eatery, situated right beside the sea, offers a variety of other delicious and fresh seafood as well, like <i>lato </i>(seaweed) and scallops. If you plan to visit, I suggest <b>heading there straight from the airport</b> because it’s <b>two hours away from the city center.</b></span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Tacos and tequila is always a great idea, and when in Cebu, you must treat yourself to some fantastic bites and drinks at <b>Maya Mexican Restaurant</b>. Here, <b>Southern California meets Mexico</b> with its selection of tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and fajitas—best enjoyed with a cocktail, tequila shots, or some local craft beers. Order the <b>Carnitas Taco</b> for yourself and share a <b>Queso Fundido</b> and a <b>Camarones Ceviche</b> (cold shrimp cocktail in a spicy tomato juice) with friends. Make sure you try some <b>tequila</b>—they have<b> over 100 bottles</b> in the bar! If you love latin dancing, they have <b>salsa and kizomba nights </b>as well!</span></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you seek a taste of local cuisine, head over to House of Lechon in Kamputhaw for your ultimate fix. Going to Cebu without trying <i>lechon </i>(roast pig) is a mortal sin, and at House of Lechon you can experience it <b>Carcar style</b>. Bathed in its own drippings, the <i>lechon </i>is perfect with vinegar, soy sauce, and chilies. The skin is crispy, the meat juicy and tender. Aside from <i>lechon</i>, the restaurant serves delicious seafood, grilled dishes, and bar chow perfect with ice cold beers. The desserts are not to be missed as well. Enjoy your feast within the restaurant’s busy yet beautiful, resort-style interiors.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Anthony Bourdain didn’t rave about Zubuchon for nothing. Known for its unusual way of cooking lechon, the restaurant is a top choice of locals and travelers visiting Cebu. If you seek a <i>lechon </i>that <b>doesn’t require any sauces</b>, this is the one. The meat has hints of herbs and spices ever-so-gently tickling the taste buds. The skin? Remarkable. Of course some vinegar or soy sauce would elevate the flavors even more (and elicit more spoonfuls of rice), but you can eat it as is. Among all Cebu <i>lechon </i>brands I’ve tried, <b>Zubuchon’s tastes the cleanest</b>, if you know what I mean. Order a kilo or two to take home (they have a stall in the airport), and throw in a bag of <i>chicharon </i>as well! Tip: they make a <b>great pancit </b>as well!</span></div>
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Hidden away in <b>Banilad</b>, it takes you away from the bustle—and traffic!—of Cebu City and plunges into <b>a sanctuary right in the middle of the metropolis</b>. Here, you can enjoy healthy food, delicious pizzas, and amazing cocktails, and alternate eating and drinking with playing tennis and swimming. 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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">With the abundance of ramen restaurants in Manila, I never planned to eat Japanese noodles in Cebu. However, after my friend <a href="http://web.facebook.com/chubbybuthappy/" target="_blank">Chubby Pero Happy</a>'s incessant raving about this little ramen shop in Escario, I got really curious and decided to try it before I left the city. I'm happy to report that his claims were legit</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">—as are Tongara's offerings. Get their <b>Tongara </b></span><b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Signature</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"> </span></b><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Ramen</b> made of pork bone (<i>tonkotsu</i>) and chicken bone (<i>torigara</i>) broth, thick (just the way I like it) and with a hint of acidity. A bowl already comes with <i>tamago</i> and <i>chashu. </i>Order some chicken <i>karaage </i>and <i>gyoza </i>on the side as well.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">In search of a good hotel buffet in Cebu? There's no way to go but in Mactan</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">—specifically, at <b>Tides</b> in <b>Shangri-La Mactan</b>. Their 6 buffet concepts showcase flavors from around the world, including fresh sushi and sashimi; a noodle station composed of both Eastern and Western cuisines; an Indian station; a Korean station (their fried chicken is so good!); a soup station, where you can customize your bowls; a grill station (meat and seafood); and an extensive dessert section. Kids have their own cute station as well! Tip to <a href="http://www.pepesamson.com/2016/09/the-table-golden-circle-shangrila.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Table</a> members: you can gain points by dining here.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><b>Movenpick Cebu</b> houses what is perhaps the most relaxing beachside bar I've ever been to: Ibiza Beach Club, a Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant that showcases a stunning vibe and a great selection of food and libations. Come before sunset and enjoy signature cocktails at half the price; the <b>Ibiza Mojito</b> is so good (and potent), I didn't bother knowing what's in it. Hungry? Try their famous <b>Balearic 15-course grill</b>, from which you can choose your favorite meats and seafood like <i>filet mignon</i>, rib-eye, baby back ribs and lobsters.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you love <b>tablea</b>, you need to go to the Cebu establishment that popularized it among tourists by incorporating the chocolate into majority of its menu offerings. Tablea Chocolate Café will surely pacify any dessert lover—from <b>muffins, brownies, tarts to cakes and all its coffee-based drinks,</b> TCC aims to please those with a sweet tooth. Souvenirs are also sold, perfect as <i>pasalubong </i>when you go back to your respective hometowns.</span></div>
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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-43210034227796573602022-08-01T03:49:00.006+08:002023-01-11T01:28:51.362+08:00Kermit La Union: Come for the Food, Stay for the Vibes (and Drinks!)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JpdCKtaHUdV3YWNwWfDqBjH5r5qD--jz-vS-jfF8GeQfLebeYvjPW2k4udsNXUxN5bgEvKHE6Zl1-o-8tMjqVqAVGmT0-ZfNVY8Mf5KqN5Be262w02gJpX9iPTRBvv43m7wYHWv37rpHI3NfUEQ1C-yznHt_GxpLCtudOfExO8uroHa70Q/s1500/Kermit-La-Union-Review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-JpdCKtaHUdV3YWNwWfDqBjH5r5qD--jz-vS-jfF8GeQfLebeYvjPW2k4udsNXUxN5bgEvKHE6Zl1-o-8tMjqVqAVGmT0-ZfNVY8Mf5KqN5Be262w02gJpX9iPTRBvv43m7wYHWv37rpHI3NfUEQ1C-yznHt_GxpLCtudOfExO8uroHa70Q/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-Review.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">What does it take for people to drive for 5 hours and line up at your door, eager for a slice or two of pizza? For me, it’s a combination of great food, a winning ambience, friendly service, and a captivating setting—and <b>Kermit in San Juan, La Union</b> seems to have nailed it all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Situated at the beachside end of the <b>Great Northwest</b>, a famous food compound in <b>Urbiztondo</b>, Kermit draws in hordes of hungry diners week after week with its delicious offerings and fantastic drinks. But their charm doesn’t stop there. The lines are crazy, the food could take a while to get to your table during the busiest times, but why do people still flock to it?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdBbdAqrhYng8cqvt8BrzYuNccnYvi0R76Na1JW2xfHkNxOJuXqWiB9r6CYhziBDiRsSqcmAVE61cqdOeAq-jyQHLTid5oJ3YngT9Xj84QaNBa0M1Bl_yQ8KAFmJp93c3ldUjIV19vekUYpNQRiGKepiR2_f-ugocJ6BFHY_1aLzGn6U_KA/s675/Kermit-La-Union-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="521" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdBbdAqrhYng8cqvt8BrzYuNccnYvi0R76Na1JW2xfHkNxOJuXqWiB9r6CYhziBDiRsSqcmAVE61cqdOeAq-jyQHLTid5oJ3YngT9Xj84QaNBa0M1Bl_yQ8KAFmJp93c3ldUjIV19vekUYpNQRiGKepiR2_f-ugocJ6BFHY_1aLzGn6U_KA/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-4.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Kermit’s interiors immediately strike you upon arrival, with the brown, blue, and white color scheme that seems to mimic the sand and sea. But as enthralling as the insides are, the seats on the deck with a view of the beach are just as attractive—especially if you go by sundown. Let’s be real here: Urbiztondo Beach is not as breathtaking as the ones in Boracay, Palawan, or Bohol, but there’s something about it that just makes you want to lounge around and stay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vL8xA1YsqraMZwknHVZKBe9PMZ-nMB9mdoIGtfgJXXckVuskxj2N6m_QNL-TYoX4fwGEjZA7EJgdKXg_awcrzaSeq2L8NDTkaY-TrUiEQpLB8rAzvqUzvKQMqvUSksHgQ7pRxxQLPJcY-aXp7L26K9G8fQplOwX8c2zvVWnk85sCxkiVnA/s675/Kermit-La-Union-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6vL8xA1YsqraMZwknHVZKBe9PMZ-nMB9mdoIGtfgJXXckVuskxj2N6m_QNL-TYoX4fwGEjZA7EJgdKXg_awcrzaSeq2L8NDTkaY-TrUiEQpLB8rAzvqUzvKQMqvUSksHgQ7pRxxQLPJcY-aXp7L26K9G8fQplOwX8c2zvVWnk85sCxkiVnA/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-3.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It would be foolish to visit Kermit and not try the pizza—and so we did. What I love about Kermit is that they offer a line up of specials, which changes every month or so. We tried the <b>Pizza Cresentina</b> which simply has zucchini, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and dollops of mascarpone. It was served with some spicy honey to give a kick to each bite. Delicious. The crust is beautiful, charred unevenly and crispy on some sides, exactly how I like my pizza. I think I ate 5 slices. LOL. (Take note that this was part of the specials, so it might not be available anymore when you visit.)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9wkbkOfbgPvIekx3Fv5gFhYCP43B2zHgChcjVT0aFvELf4S4Ic37Ww2IR1TwqfVveICTB34gew_qDlZVFcwyK7fYQj6lnAOkNlMX3FxmGP2yE-5Y7NZYTfnXk7payYQyGq7t4aOflsoy7seUh07O71bfCdb_urHDPllNqywoqi6x5jatDg/s1012/Kermit-La-Union-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD9wkbkOfbgPvIekx3Fv5gFhYCP43B2zHgChcjVT0aFvELf4S4Ic37Ww2IR1TwqfVveICTB34gew_qDlZVFcwyK7fYQj6lnAOkNlMX3FxmGP2yE-5Y7NZYTfnXk7payYQyGq7t4aOflsoy7seUh07O71bfCdb_urHDPllNqywoqi6x5jatDg/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-6.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Linguine al Mare</b>, another special, is a dish that allowed the ingredients to speak for themselves. There were some shrimps, cherry tomatoes, and a seared pollock fish fillet on top. The flavors weren’t too bold but instead, you appreciate the tomatoes, the olive oil—I don’t even know if there’s garlic in there. There could be, but not too much. As someone who puts forty cloves of garlic in everything, I was looking for a strong pop in each bite—it never happened, but I also polished off the plate.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoWxtXYJOHrf5zC7iXRnxPQ_86Cfrxlo2IDDdrwp3xCMl4cZ5B-k9Pq33LEQnFD8kjPiCMsj4KvyFheV72_7RHwAauZ-6-SKha83XnCdFXFjrOKYwKdOHrwo_wiqYDjd5p0RzRZ8mJu32OYzwFujTo0yCUwrwuvK5rB7TO5knPxse-1aZOQ/s1012/Kermit-La-Union-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigoWxtXYJOHrf5zC7iXRnxPQ_86Cfrxlo2IDDdrwp3xCMl4cZ5B-k9Pq33LEQnFD8kjPiCMsj4KvyFheV72_7RHwAauZ-6-SKha83XnCdFXFjrOKYwKdOHrwo_wiqYDjd5p0RzRZ8mJu32OYzwFujTo0yCUwrwuvK5rB7TO5knPxse-1aZOQ/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-7.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Speaking of garlic, if you’re looking for that, order the <b>Gambas al Aglio</b>. Juicy shrimps are cooked in tons of garlic and olive oil, along with chunks of Vigan <i>longganisa</i>. As you probably know, La Union local food is characteristically Ilocano, so it’s good that Kermit is utilizing the local specialties and incorporating them in the menu (I do wish to see more, aside from <i>longganisa</i>). This dish is fucking delicious! It’s served with homemade thin, crispy focaccia which you’d want to mop the leftover oils with.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77OJO4qnWyvFPkgDozk13CI8UXLkcEEMaHVBdkCoLWFH7nVHr47KOeMglaBaEIjxn9PM3lj8q11oU9bomQosrLd2pWNyUrW7SZ-P3BHdp4mudo94Ds7ZgnI3jfFPKKcIAAx4tE8I01CCyZ4GeFKUJF-ABfVebEBf1hL12NlJ5irfTfpv00w/s1012/Kermit-La-Union-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj77OJO4qnWyvFPkgDozk13CI8UXLkcEEMaHVBdkCoLWFH7nVHr47KOeMglaBaEIjxn9PM3lj8q11oU9bomQosrLd2pWNyUrW7SZ-P3BHdp4mudo94Ds7ZgnI3jfFPKKcIAAx4tE8I01CCyZ4GeFKUJF-ABfVebEBf1hL12NlJ5irfTfpv00w/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-10.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">One could only eat enough—especially during a short trip—but the same couldn’t be said about drinks. Hahaha. I tried a lot of cocktails at Kermit and believe me, there was not a single one that I didn’t like. The head bartender, <b>Ian Libang</b>, is my friend from back when he was still based in Manila, but I speak without bias here.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo_rarkJORgrh9I1I_u07TEShC24r2W_LAKYdRgfpshvwXDHaXlSn9XsiYE5z5MWMmzDy9zxnt63cdWpjvA5BNE0OoWxHcUAfG8YpiJrbf3HS0FY7EMaI4IYjYRibh372lK67X5-Wah2FbwpxgF4KbcOnSAk9HTbGVwkAPue4ydESQ757Nw/s1012/Kermit-La-Union-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo_rarkJORgrh9I1I_u07TEShC24r2W_LAKYdRgfpshvwXDHaXlSn9XsiYE5z5MWMmzDy9zxnt63cdWpjvA5BNE0OoWxHcUAfG8YpiJrbf3HS0FY7EMaI4IYjYRibh372lK67X5-Wah2FbwpxgF4KbcOnSAk9HTbGVwkAPue4ydESQ757Nw/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-8.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>cocktails are mostly light and refreshing, straightforward and approachable</b>—perfect for the beachside setting and great complements to the food. And this is what you want in a place like Kermit. If one drink is strong or heavy enough to bog you down early, how are you going to enjoy the ambience, the food, and the loungey beats from their DJs? And this is what happened to me—I had plans to visit 4 bars in one night but I stayed firmly planted on my seat at Kermit!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Tl_Zne2qCWiagYjlk4IZHDhHce6526IQJxXZl7oilIhmVPdX-v1su_KSSRQ_PZDAQWNMq2fTfarz_TJ9ytMw65eBCrqsG-XL8TDrG8wkEFdRahl5YpaZJW3G0zJNLn5o82cUGxpxxrgTeF0AAC7q5utXEgAsgOXCe2j_zmgY7vMO2N1Mog/s675/Kermit-La-Union-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Tl_Zne2qCWiagYjlk4IZHDhHce6526IQJxXZl7oilIhmVPdX-v1su_KSSRQ_PZDAQWNMq2fTfarz_TJ9ytMw65eBCrqsG-XL8TDrG8wkEFdRahl5YpaZJW3G0zJNLn5o82cUGxpxxrgTeF0AAC7q5utXEgAsgOXCe2j_zmgY7vMO2N1Mog/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-1.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Pandan Negroni</b> is an interesting take on the classic cocktail—it’s bitter, sweet, and slightly boozy with a brightness coming from the <i>pandan</i>. I didn’t expect to like it because I don’t like <i>pandan</i>, but I did! I wonder what Tony would think of this negroni. If you like sour drinks, get the <b>Great Northwest Side</b> which has gin, peach, mint, and fresh citrus. The <b>Cucumber and Basil</b> is a crowd pleaser with its refreshing combination of gin, cucumber, lime juice, and basil. You can probably see a pattern here—I ordered drinks mostly with a gin base. LOL!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQbSBzVcdpMGYT3rREU3nI3ORp4Lw0FrE5K0OPCElmkHz40ZaRZcD95URDRMwiaNUIP7jzhVlIzDJG_I78QZ69kW1GO7RHVGfe55Nr5EKTxybFHVsO-QY-KwxNk-5ilcm4JiwM7e_WEa-wv85SGPwgU1QlrSBo9mv2MSyoyZKfA5ySqOy2g/s1011/Kermit-La-Union-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQbSBzVcdpMGYT3rREU3nI3ORp4Lw0FrE5K0OPCElmkHz40ZaRZcD95URDRMwiaNUIP7jzhVlIzDJG_I78QZ69kW1GO7RHVGfe55Nr5EKTxybFHVsO-QY-KwxNk-5ilcm4JiwM7e_WEa-wv85SGPwgU1QlrSBo9mv2MSyoyZKfA5ySqOy2g/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-5.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Aperol Spritz</b> is the perfect sunset drink—and if you’re in an Italian restaurant, you simply have to trust them and get one. Order a cheese platter to go with it or the <i>gambas</i>, like I did. It manages to be refreshing while giving you a slight buzz. By the way, Kermit offers this drink at <b>20% off every day from 2 to 7 PM</b>, except on <b>Sundays</b>—wherein it’s <b>discounted all day</b>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R9z-YN3ZYyWVCjKuU-p5TkqvKeFmBfEquRlVXCvhwWx_BI7v_oImEm-S5nETUwGMQqyInI360p4JFn91GZLjQCAg-6iEXnrcUjoBhzXip_1FW-kFndULXjwAewzIBJqJ0JULdufH7ULro-WcetPUx_GgJ5JDq9FgO3umF_7E5XiAOlGzFw/s1012/Kermit-La-Union-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7R9z-YN3ZYyWVCjKuU-p5TkqvKeFmBfEquRlVXCvhwWx_BI7v_oImEm-S5nETUwGMQqyInI360p4JFn91GZLjQCAg-6iEXnrcUjoBhzXip_1FW-kFndULXjwAewzIBJqJ0JULdufH7ULro-WcetPUx_GgJ5JDq9FgO3umF_7E5XiAOlGzFw/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-9.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Kermit can also <b>customize a drink</b> for you (for a special price) and you can let the bartenders know your preferred flavor profiles. I tried one and I got a really boozy, sour, herby, and smoky cocktail (as I requested). I don’t remember what’s in it—all I know is that is has rosemary, wine, plus another spirit—just like the other drinks I had because I think I had eight that day, hahaha.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4TsphDdU_MRGj99FSDA79u8bsFi3KEO0uaFr0OpFiyE9GsJUM4XCoPXV_5PAdR_bPNvXMcDojlFRzjGvBGRjFf7OCRO2-OTZOtKos_i-ntgVKaexqERGi6ouhrJn98IGM_6wThOZqthjLAR8RAlzRWtnyo4DWVu7GTJSBCTc3c5Pa2Sazw/s675/Kermit-La-Union-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kermit La Union review" border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg4TsphDdU_MRGj99FSDA79u8bsFi3KEO0uaFr0OpFiyE9GsJUM4XCoPXV_5PAdR_bPNvXMcDojlFRzjGvBGRjFf7OCRO2-OTZOtKos_i-ntgVKaexqERGi6ouhrJn98IGM_6wThOZqthjLAR8RAlzRWtnyo4DWVu7GTJSBCTc3c5Pa2Sazw/s16000/Kermit-La-Union-2.jpg" title="where to eat in La Union" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Right after dinner, the music gets louder and the vibe changes form lounge to party. Diners leave their tables to dance, people begin to chat with each other. I met two girls who were just visiting from Ilocos for the night. I met some Manila folks who have decided to settle in Elyu in the midst of the pandemic. And while most of the time the DJ commands the vibes, I think at Kermit, the bartenders and the servers are the ones who deserve more credit. People who enjoy helping their customers have the best time are my favorite people. I don’t know how to explain it—maybe just go to Kermit and see for yourself.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Kermit La Union</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>The Great Northwest, Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Kermit-La-Union-100271942190208/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kermitlaunion/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: 15px;">Wed: 4:00PM - 11:00PM; Thu - Mon: 11:30AM - 2:00PM; </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">4:00PM - 11:00PM</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><u>Budget</u>: PhP700 up for food and a drink (more if you drink like me)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you tried Kermit? 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-86050336955930562392022-07-12T03:32:00.006+08:002022-07-12T17:32:08.805+08:00You Need to Tell Your Friends About Kayu in San Juan, La Union<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcr5o3URSxCd7RqLTT96SVvEsaA2dqP9iok0Ohpr9iFYPzrz6AHZDfVZ0qz2vE5qwfix_9pihM1xfF3yuQ1uhJQHWzonzsiaQx7Hc-Hmfdd4hnfELMfZlpVl2yM2A54a4B-BZOEPjY4y8F4IcFltKS0vPgb15DFNsgz-mcGYZMnw0wwTx7w/s1500/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-Review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGcr5o3URSxCd7RqLTT96SVvEsaA2dqP9iok0Ohpr9iFYPzrz6AHZDfVZ0qz2vE5qwfix_9pihM1xfF3yuQ1uhJQHWzonzsiaQx7Hc-Hmfdd4hnfELMfZlpVl2yM2A54a4B-BZOEPjY4y8F4IcFltKS0vPgb15DFNsgz-mcGYZMnw0wwTx7w/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-Review.jpg" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once upon a time, I fell in line for 5 hours for barbecue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbL-RnAHbyBLYJCQUnFfmaT4BHfGzF30XiRdBzumhKOC6JS_qpNXzOy1IA-Mf_jf-Y74xq4tBCMmrHEfV6PkjJ9SJ33YdTbasqBuGXr3k5mt1xFnHSx4PoiW_CGpj365vWhYENLWD30tMHq-0Z8UkWF4P2vW6WMn0AXISqJAg7Z_bd52h3g/s675/Franklin-BBQ-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbL-RnAHbyBLYJCQUnFfmaT4BHfGzF30XiRdBzumhKOC6JS_qpNXzOy1IA-Mf_jf-Y74xq4tBCMmrHEfV6PkjJ9SJ33YdTbasqBuGXr3k5mt1xFnHSx4PoiW_CGpj365vWhYENLWD30tMHq-0Z8UkWF4P2vW6WMn0AXISqJAg7Z_bd52h3g/s16000/Franklin-BBQ-2.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It was in 2018. A winter day in Austin, Texas. There was no snow, but it was 7 degrees. When we arrived at Franklin Barbecue, there was already a queue consisting of around 30 people—some standing by the door, some with foldable chairs they brought with them—all hungry for some ribs and brisket.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizGKiGoLPyD3HmI2AJiqAKfcZAsOYVid1e_69nyauksBAqhrbjpedcBFAXrQZgFZalaWNRRiF9X4zWYALsSWmnkObf5JztdkX4yrBJ2MNT95RSimNDX5Qlq0wH1W1wLPD68vhBvznrH0WCh6H2YlQyG9gTO6u6rJov82x41PImMBly1OboQ/s675/Franklin-BBQ-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizGKiGoLPyD3HmI2AJiqAKfcZAsOYVid1e_69nyauksBAqhrbjpedcBFAXrQZgFZalaWNRRiF9X4zWYALsSWmnkObf5JztdkX4yrBJ2MNT95RSimNDX5Qlq0wH1W1wLPD68vhBvznrH0WCh6H2YlQyG9gTO6u6rJov82x41PImMBly1OboQ/s16000/Franklin-BBQ-4.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I didn’t quite understand the hype until finally the doors opened at 11AM and we were ushered in. We ordered our meats and settled in a table, and I tasted some of the best smoked meats I’ve ever had in my life.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewPEcL4RWyAJlxnY-1CgDgggWA8pOML4lPKnSQ3l7DVD4r6u1_hRW_Q25oqaj5WzyHcHvUkQ9MhQ1ZG5F1mnLRQPGEMS6enRW5QEWJKnh66QwsmoqeG_F-ZAohVWHdJtAoPOpqIvEIhbPJEq92vWcnBVzWPJxVqp2Y1ZjqM3ewLEoEzCr_A/s675/Franklin-BBQ.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewPEcL4RWyAJlxnY-1CgDgggWA8pOML4lPKnSQ3l7DVD4r6u1_hRW_Q25oqaj5WzyHcHvUkQ9MhQ1ZG5F1mnLRQPGEMS6enRW5QEWJKnh66QwsmoqeG_F-ZAohVWHdJtAoPOpqIvEIhbPJEq92vWcnBVzWPJxVqp2Y1ZjqM3ewLEoEzCr_A/s16000/Franklin-BBQ.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJRFvc6RZt0ZovYENu3TDVTGgL_LjnZqSpXR0SjdO-4QNU3-v-FHzyy3zXAgM8SNwFTS8Lf90Jo9U8SPxaEH9JIbNe_2shRRvN0kqM5W_L-d_7sj4-T_Dww6KrjzheHU__dRRW8yGrCVVIvbzdmW7ZlcfiODNDLGNmaIo7jHI2vL6fB5qNA/s675/Franklin-BBQ-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="451" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJRFvc6RZt0ZovYENu3TDVTGgL_LjnZqSpXR0SjdO-4QNU3-v-FHzyy3zXAgM8SNwFTS8Lf90Jo9U8SPxaEH9JIbNe_2shRRvN0kqM5W_L-d_7sj4-T_Dww6KrjzheHU__dRRW8yGrCVVIvbzdmW7ZlcfiODNDLGNmaIo7jHI2vL6fB5qNA/s16000/Franklin-BBQ-1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">BBQ is an art. It’s also a science, and it requires tons of patience.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I figured, if I could wait on a foldable chair for 5 hours, I could also travel for 6 hours for some good barbecue.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When I saw Kayu’s heavily barked brisket on their social media pages, it brought back the feelings I had tasting my first-ever legit barbecue in Texas. Lucky for us, we don’t need to fly 13,000 kilometers as <b>Kayu</b> is just in <b>San Juan, La Union</b>. It's the first ever low-and-slow BBQ restaurant and smokehouse in La Union.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6T8nkDEZ9HJvDWCtnM9dguS0xuS_SU23UuR0_Mw-Ao08tUaQm43R4QSzOhE0sQteHG5CGcO_afsLaDJYZGtqbTK7Y-FaMNQIqvy94CBnY0z_L_zAlpaJ8OKOtNPazSjBrcABFrtw7mcPdwwuskDOYBvNghwG_AiK7ifMPQL2z4UquLYP_g/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc6T8nkDEZ9HJvDWCtnM9dguS0xuS_SU23UuR0_Mw-Ao08tUaQm43R4QSzOhE0sQteHG5CGcO_afsLaDJYZGtqbTK7Y-FaMNQIqvy94CBnY0z_L_zAlpaJ8OKOtNPazSjBrcABFrtw7mcPdwwuskDOYBvNghwG_AiK7ifMPQL2z4UquLYP_g/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-1.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMbYzfL-GxeCWD2mTnVfrsKxVj_pnJQ9WkhqgczTZMdJOD4G3ST77pJxMwZAAhCHuYqvimIy-lCpUXae6wVs_QqNAKsvg1wlVbbMBxEwyTU5rK-N7qBgWMdKOumXseU0YJWqtGHi_eYfhCg7aB3VKYOKlvu6KtT42qaAIcGmo0g2LOGDgNQ/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXMbYzfL-GxeCWD2mTnVfrsKxVj_pnJQ9WkhqgczTZMdJOD4G3ST77pJxMwZAAhCHuYqvimIy-lCpUXae6wVs_QqNAKsvg1wlVbbMBxEwyTU5rK-N7qBgWMdKOumXseU0YJWqtGHi_eYfhCg7aB3VKYOKlvu6KtT42qaAIcGmo0g2LOGDgNQ/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-8.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh5ftBYCdBVA6oBLQhKSNPwVkssSZcA7ggotPDD0ZzP-fboR6mvlyxu_uMQLiu3Bu-EwNKSda7we0fdTYlLij0AYYLt-WNtHrAPCN_hUsszGOI-_EIR3o5TTAA3sxrLQM9rRLziEDvd_9qgkT_1bjzxC3EO4Msa6hSxqcut8AVCvfcEIZgg/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-7.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijh5ftBYCdBVA6oBLQhKSNPwVkssSZcA7ggotPDD0ZzP-fboR6mvlyxu_uMQLiu3Bu-EwNKSda7we0fdTYlLij0AYYLt-WNtHrAPCN_hUsszGOI-_EIR3o5TTAA3sxrLQM9rRLziEDvd_9qgkT_1bjzxC3EO4Msa6hSxqcut8AVCvfcEIZgg/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-7.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Kayu’s name means “wood” in Indonesian—inspired from the owners’ favorite vacation place. It also represents the wood—all locally sourced—they use for smoking their meats.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIhGVnVg5jqNofHAjBfPb54GB-eHdIigeEE8dfnEcVukGQnmlw-UITKV3b9WVQjQT_lV076oGljQMz0pUbTD56Ic5RNFe0MAgZG7v-AqHlHnVQNFHg_RveUCFdTWI1X2DaZRYieJ54ygnvQ7N__nVt2kMb18NSGdAvv90p8JiK5OJmZwPFQ/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="494" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIhGVnVg5jqNofHAjBfPb54GB-eHdIigeEE8dfnEcVukGQnmlw-UITKV3b9WVQjQT_lV076oGljQMz0pUbTD56Ic5RNFe0MAgZG7v-AqHlHnVQNFHg_RveUCFdTWI1X2DaZRYieJ54ygnvQ7N__nVt2kMb18NSGdAvv90p8JiK5OJmZwPFQ/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-10.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwcr3yvd7W5hEGqjTXtLQOoW0DW3yQ4DuvCXM5FSA2jo5KmM0qPIaAbnOiLkBpZHWi0zXCzREtnN0pQPOiS5Qe2w3BZYQ92KQBvoJLHqV__nAxz1qCIV4J8x11EWGG0QWyLI6cskEWZ25LzlwaOr9OcAl58pfpF0hGUCzNCuT9fTKRNT2kQ/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="503" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFwcr3yvd7W5hEGqjTXtLQOoW0DW3yQ4DuvCXM5FSA2jo5KmM0qPIaAbnOiLkBpZHWi0zXCzREtnN0pQPOiS5Qe2w3BZYQ92KQBvoJLHqV__nAxz1qCIV4J8x11EWGG0QWyLI6cskEWZ25LzlwaOr9OcAl58pfpF0hGUCzNCuT9fTKRNT2kQ/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-11.jpg" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWovZ7QYw2AjRY1v9HZbS1b_lwFicNo70PeXLTU1Q8FI3uYDe3aVygt_Dz9BFunVlMxwbUXJgDsW3l-amzYChhryA2DpA-HiwlDZlpHA1J5gxkTZMzrqQKoRfPaZRaDzg5Th9mXK4-UtJJI4Q9rErUNuKqJ2492710wkoq_JmP-vopbBKV8A/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWovZ7QYw2AjRY1v9HZbS1b_lwFicNo70PeXLTU1Q8FI3uYDe3aVygt_Dz9BFunVlMxwbUXJgDsW3l-amzYChhryA2DpA-HiwlDZlpHA1J5gxkTZMzrqQKoRfPaZRaDzg5Th9mXK4-UtJJI4Q9rErUNuKqJ2492710wkoq_JmP-vopbBKV8A/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-9.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">During my visit, they had run out of the wagyu brisket that I was craving so much for (sad life). Instead, we ordered the <b>Smoked Beef Shortplate (PhP450)</b> which was a little fattier but tasted just like a brisket would—it was very tender too. I don’t see how it couldn’t be—they cooked the meat for 14 hours, low and slow, over seasoned fruit wood.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0BVAdyURD51DE4l6kHg4xSP07TJzs-o82OLKQL9swG0v0_pOdgojy2PrDKpWVdWL_5MBCmvhLo3AMC_GEBqanEM0vIUjcLR6XoADPXEi87m79kb_UHnrEb5XpnhxX0jWc07qZeo-d2N_Ln-a3Rjl0MvKCaHOUhQuZ6jIvFgNHXRahLwERA/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0BVAdyURD51DE4l6kHg4xSP07TJzs-o82OLKQL9swG0v0_pOdgojy2PrDKpWVdWL_5MBCmvhLo3AMC_GEBqanEM0vIUjcLR6XoADPXEi87m79kb_UHnrEb5XpnhxX0jWc07qZeo-d2N_Ln-a3Rjl0MvKCaHOUhQuZ6jIvFgNHXRahLwERA/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I loved that the crust was flavorful but not overpowering, not spicy (some versions are very peppery). I would normally prefer a dry meat (and then I’d just dip it in the barbecue sauce myself), but they serve their smoked beef with a little barbecue sauce brushed already. The sauce is, delightfully, delicious—just the right balance of tanginess, sweetness, and heat.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">An order of this comes with some amazing mashed potato with gravy (or rice, if you prefer).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">My first bite of their version of smoked <b>Kielbasa (PhP280)</b> sent me straight to heaven. It was so good, I don’t think I can ever buy the frozen sausages I usually get from the grocery again. It was delightfully smoky and tasty, perfectly complimenting their signature barbecue sauce—which they serve with all smoked meats. Forgive me but I didn’t taste the sides—I was so enthralled with the meats. In fact, I think I finished half of the sausage plus a bunch of other things.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2f_gPnr-eGNe-mRfvyqZH_XZjB-ziCagxU2-rFwcuDJDUyS6YsbIWgMcmH45cNnBkVk6hS6LHpBUw36RkHP3vFInKBNTS2m-LVCRkNprql_99zRcZ5gv4ajgxB77jy5iLSDe3DGjxvINXSpk1HU7c_hq4SHrW9ja1YGPoU8NJBAR7RVOxwA/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2f_gPnr-eGNe-mRfvyqZH_XZjB-ziCagxU2-rFwcuDJDUyS6YsbIWgMcmH45cNnBkVk6hS6LHpBUw36RkHP3vFInKBNTS2m-LVCRkNprql_99zRcZ5gv4ajgxB77jy5iLSDe3DGjxvINXSpk1HU7c_hq4SHrW9ja1YGPoU8NJBAR7RVOxwA/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-5.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you like sloppy, cheesy sandwiches, get the <b>Philly Cheesesteak (PhP350)</b> which is made with grilled steak pieces, sauteed mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, onions, and barbecue sauce. I must admit, I typically avoid this kind of food because most are … <i>nakakaumay</i>. But this was not. The flavors, the cheesiness, the sauciness—everything was balanced. It’s a sandwich you’d want to bite into again and again. And THE SIDE FRIES ARE SO GOOD.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNCkoWtmncQwwaGW8O0pi1z3_APnkbgua1gWEf9_ikmJyptEQl10jy4Wlud17yzmFnhsTJl8XuexXBwskJ1IsoAuq0jlZ0p3FOUNc1bA4OEhQxHGh_G36yt4hXadLuFOB0OlAfh3hwYw_xCrEKE6oQYXr83LJZpui6b5IiF9EqCihBAwtVw/s1012/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUNCkoWtmncQwwaGW8O0pi1z3_APnkbgua1gWEf9_ikmJyptEQl10jy4Wlud17yzmFnhsTJl8XuexXBwskJ1IsoAuq0jlZ0p3FOUNc1bA4OEhQxHGh_G36yt4hXadLuFOB0OlAfh3hwYw_xCrEKE6oQYXr83LJZpui6b5IiF9EqCihBAwtVw/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-4.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">In case the above are not enough for you to saunter over to La Union, behold the <b>Baby Back Ribs</b>. Expertly smoked for 6 hours, it’s tender, very smoky, and … shall I say, glorious. Look at that deep, dark bark! That’s as black as I remember the ribs from Texas. You’d think it would taste burnt, but it doesn’t.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJ4H6qJEBVZPRCNC67RB1SrGelimOOxPkII5s2-Te4yoh7NDVBdXpAE7zMzJRhigd01IpLKdR08Lntqfh_WXqsyGuAfzj3bCeDoTlL4EU5BQya9JeHW__X_0-8cs0pC912dfezmPwBVcp4QmLJwiYpkkbY3Ltj-Gbhx7w_srexZPT62tH3A/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinJ4H6qJEBVZPRCNC67RB1SrGelimOOxPkII5s2-Te4yoh7NDVBdXpAE7zMzJRhigd01IpLKdR08Lntqfh_WXqsyGuAfzj3bCeDoTlL4EU5BQya9JeHW__X_0-8cs0pC912dfezmPwBVcp4QmLJwiYpkkbY3Ltj-Gbhx7w_srexZPT62tH3A/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-18.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Also, you’d probably think I’m weird, but I like my ribs “dry”. Not dry as in overcooked and tough, but dry as in not so moist and mushy that it’s like it was boiled or stewed instead of smoked or grilled. The ribs at Kayu are exactly how I like them. Get the full rack (PhP850 small/1,250 big), ladies and gentlemen. It’s a conversation piece and a crowd pleaser—certainly the star of the show.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibBxXjGEa4QjiFjwlh6CDbbwFxBX4CMVGjuaaBE46gkPR6VAQuJDXTlaizQihrTM1IE4RJpw0UTrGcWUszmuu7v0TF_YpkE-aXibY2n2ND8SlvOScj8Ky9krHW3E_tSyCYVA-ZyiNq9jWQUzFD_HDtBJPaX0RidZWUoaxcjp3Zr8qkFwVmg/s1012/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhibBxXjGEa4QjiFjwlh6CDbbwFxBX4CMVGjuaaBE46gkPR6VAQuJDXTlaizQihrTM1IE4RJpw0UTrGcWUszmuu7v0TF_YpkE-aXibY2n2ND8SlvOScj8Ky9krHW3E_tSyCYVA-ZyiNq9jWQUzFD_HDtBJPaX0RidZWUoaxcjp3Zr8qkFwVmg/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-2.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I recommend pairing your meats with some cocktails, like the refreshing mojito, but beers would work just as wonderfully.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xuAEfN3lKOelxx1isTsSyt4NEiiLQ52pLjdSp87O6ywzUL0bXWAPkwEbUbW7zOE6nM2_GvcP7inYsem05MUDatpO7ZorNJCc1zFXB2g4UjQU_XSwKCCHYPB90U5VvjMmma0Vt9N0PzpL84Q_ePMY3Zf_e7Syr5cAoj4qqGFXqNWMbEAAzQ/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xuAEfN3lKOelxx1isTsSyt4NEiiLQ52pLjdSp87O6ywzUL0bXWAPkwEbUbW7zOE6nM2_GvcP7inYsem05MUDatpO7ZorNJCc1zFXB2g4UjQU_XSwKCCHYPB90U5VvjMmma0Vt9N0PzpL84Q_ePMY3Zf_e7Syr5cAoj4qqGFXqNWMbEAAzQ/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-12.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I’d be honest: part of the fun of dining in places like Franklin and Salt Lick in Texas was falling in line and indulging in unlimited pickles and bread loaves and all that (and probably also freezing in the cold). There was none of that at Kayu, but instead it invites you to embrace what we have. Locally sourced wood. Talented smokers. And a cozy place to share a delicious meal with friends right after basking in the hot sun and enjoying the beach. And did I mention that the barbecue is fantastic?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">No 5-hour queues too!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwj91lQJdIj68-oxHZMsoCkxrOuhCPD0ADa9Fs4miJrTZree94ZPhZkNqgmxqLEr0s2TQAp1A7R9EsWUxAOxri1b6XLc6ZKwnE0rIjjW-UawDscFGhTcpyPG5Re2hynTG-ZFJWgznQlsVWONLRtIVq66Bcx1PIeb11abREsTbDWmkuAqysUA/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-13.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwj91lQJdIj68-oxHZMsoCkxrOuhCPD0ADa9Fs4miJrTZree94ZPhZkNqgmxqLEr0s2TQAp1A7R9EsWUxAOxri1b6XLc6ZKwnE0rIjjW-UawDscFGhTcpyPG5Re2hynTG-ZFJWgznQlsVWONLRtIVq66Bcx1PIeb11abREsTbDWmkuAqysUA/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-13.jpg" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhechJUVeWSIJ9NxmNYQkHsNif4Yy45OLyeKMORjxvsCBTdYSALZFcEuAKVDlMo381XcqKBGRAQDtfMgIHMdfLb0E3x58R7CL35RGmt9Z2bhXuoMuF2Q-f427svnxOFRAaKJxFSBRERHuDRk2ZPBFBlI4uan3F30fYrrKwf_9L7_URKY0Td3Q/s675/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhechJUVeWSIJ9NxmNYQkHsNif4Yy45OLyeKMORjxvsCBTdYSALZFcEuAKVDlMo381XcqKBGRAQDtfMgIHMdfLb0E3x58R7CL35RGmt9Z2bhXuoMuF2Q-f427svnxOFRAaKJxFSBRERHuDRk2ZPBFBlI4uan3F30fYrrKwf_9L7_URKY0Td3Q/s16000/Kayu-SanJuan-LaUnion-14.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Kayu</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>MacArthur Highway, San Juan, La Union (near Gefseis Greek Restaurant)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>0995.859.1122</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Mon - Thu: 12:00PM - 9:00PM; Fri - Sun: 12:00PM - 11:00PM </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://facebook.com/KayuSmokehouse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://instagram.com/kayu.sjlu" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Budget: PhP500 up/head</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do you love Texas barbecue? 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-21019210404346502952022-06-25T22:17:00.007+08:002023-03-16T09:37:03.644+08:008 Things to Try from Lime and Basil Baguio City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslldpGVrjKCUdcjDrr7zWvnmSNLk1eKu491nbuvFhZiuYncaYwWwNKeSiYQZCQR21yVKgcOVtXz6uCuOy4e3aFwVJ_f7Ar8PGAPja29FdjGiwe-U4v_DWhnvysRkG7OKW6TGXJUBe65JeJ9DydCLffquTMvo9HNtkZS7JCUeFkMZgonTWYw/s1500/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-Review.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslldpGVrjKCUdcjDrr7zWvnmSNLk1eKu491nbuvFhZiuYncaYwWwNKeSiYQZCQR21yVKgcOVtXz6uCuOy4e3aFwVJ_f7Ar8PGAPja29FdjGiwe-U4v_DWhnvysRkG7OKW6TGXJUBe65JeJ9DydCLffquTMvo9HNtkZS7JCUeFkMZgonTWYw/s16000/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-Review.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/pepesamson" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you’d know that I’m obsessed with Thai food. Like, crazy for it. I travel for it, I tried my best to learn how to cook it, I make it at home, I dream about it all the time. My palate has been so accustomed to Thai flavors that whenever I encounter any dish that’s not balanced—no sourness, no herbs, no spice, etc.—I just get bored. I feel like the dish is missing something.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This also means that I’m very picky with Thai restaurants here. Believe me, it feels like a curse sometimes, a total pain in the ass. A curse because I should be just enjoying the food, but I always end up dissecting it, which somehow takes away the fun. It is such a relief then when you stumble upon a restaurant whose food is just straight-up delicious, that all your thoughts are swept away with the wind. One such place is <b>Lime and Basil in Baguio City</b>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0IHL9sqenPsAsxp-NgSW9hJUvDbPWkjPgfDXRi7Ws_I4zUjSFPYaOBnLCiMU6tyD0bpsuUmlhQI_bcvqn_QigaRMDBxKgPe2Qgm3UeiMvo04kTloLkNsB895K5N2WHxI0koElNBzuAP4s2aTC9xscdl0v1dUeTp_3BuuRpt9ESk7TIl4jQ/s900/Lime-and-basil-Baguio-City.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip0IHL9sqenPsAsxp-NgSW9hJUvDbPWkjPgfDXRi7Ws_I4zUjSFPYaOBnLCiMU6tyD0bpsuUmlhQI_bcvqn_QigaRMDBxKgPe2Qgm3UeiMvo04kTloLkNsB895K5N2WHxI0koElNBzuAP4s2aTC9xscdl0v1dUeTp_3BuuRpt9ESk7TIl4jQ/s16000/Lime-and-basil-Baguio-City.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I love how this restaurant <b>reinterpreted Thai food</b> (a little) <b>without veering away too much from authenticity</b>. The food has all the crucial elements: there’s freshness, there’s vibrance, and there’s balance of flavors. Chef Orvin Sayos and the Thai-food-loving owner Sigrid Sayos whipped up the menu with care—and it shows in every dish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Below are <b>my top 8 dishes</b> at Lime and Basil in Baguio City.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>1 | Khao Soi Gai</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbi6Y3OZ07E70Mmnau5cpfmk_tFE_xADl5gKYVP_mTINCFfGhpTLUg42k6aqqGHuHVNuzgT5H7-XaHCzHE0mhFlCXXENCg-OoUm--qIDLPpE3-TbGFQJZlUnabb_husMjfc_rQCC_wWtMB2_VMx-mnzvq7Tmequw35i3kLJpsAifMsg20Og/s675/Khao-Soi-Gai.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvbi6Y3OZ07E70Mmnau5cpfmk_tFE_xADl5gKYVP_mTINCFfGhpTLUg42k6aqqGHuHVNuzgT5H7-XaHCzHE0mhFlCXXENCg-OoUm--qIDLPpE3-TbGFQJZlUnabb_husMjfc_rQCC_wWtMB2_VMx-mnzvq7Tmequw35i3kLJpsAifMsg20Og/s16000/Khao-Soi-Gai.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I have high expectations when I see <i>khao soi</i> in the menu of any Thai restaurant here. I'm inclined to believe that the owner or chef has tried it in Chiang Mai, and loved it so much that they thought that this travelers' favorite would be cool to be in the menu. I’m happy to report that whatever reason Lime and Basil had for putting it in theirs, their <i>khao soi</i> is delicious.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Khao soi</b></i> is a <b>Northern Thai curry noodle soup</b>—usually made with chicken (<i>khao soi gai</i>) and served with egg noodles (both boiled and fried), pickled mustard greens, shallots, lime, and chili paste. At Lime and Basil, the curry is rich and silky—a little thicker than usual (and redder) but not too spicy as well, so it’s still perfect for slurping. Although I found the curry a little salty, the pickles and some lime balanced the taste perfectly. The serving is humongous so you can definitely share!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>2 | Laab Gai</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPfcWmBLQH1akaENMjN4zK_-G8yS4TM37_BPOkY3F9dz2BlhJhkcj8_B5AseVLyTpTcWGS_84pBaDfBeg6rDCF7Qck7Tm-Es8F8MGH6grEu6ffHsvOkv8ugXF2J5O4R-_85spY79LKuRRRQ7HeTNKdX5efbabGQPsxfcP84OO1O2I3zFdwg/s1012/Laab-Gai.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBPfcWmBLQH1akaENMjN4zK_-G8yS4TM37_BPOkY3F9dz2BlhJhkcj8_B5AseVLyTpTcWGS_84pBaDfBeg6rDCF7Qck7Tm-Es8F8MGH6grEu6ffHsvOkv8ugXF2J5O4R-_85spY79LKuRRRQ7HeTNKdX5efbabGQPsxfcP84OO1O2I3zFdwg/s16000/Laab-Gai.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When I see Thai dishes that are not too well-known in the menu, for me it means that the restaurant truly wants to introduce people to the beauty of Thai cuisine—beyond the ever-present pad thai. <i>Laab gai</i>—a <b>minced chicken salad</b> with chilies, shallots, herbs, and a delicious lime and fish sauce dressing—is probably unheard of to most, but it’s a dish that’s soooo fucking delicious, I have to have it when it’s available. I urge everyone to try Lime and Basil’s version!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">It’s <b>fresh, light, and spicy</b>—<b>boasting of all the flavors you crave for with Thai food</b>: salty, sour, spicy, a little sweet, herbaceous. It’s typically served with crunchy vegetables like cabbage, lettuce, and string beans, but at Lime and Basil, they made cabbage cups—easier to eat. Their version isn’t too spicy too, so feel free to request if you want to nudge the heat a little higher. Personally I want it VERY SPICY.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>3</b><b> | </b><b>Kaffir Lime Crème Brûlée</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7o2AdDNecLlvuxAKOlGy-ZRemEv7mB4CrhEi7Zrd4B_EiiUgYNkILQNcRVqa6p0ni0jDsWXkNaO64vWZnuH7TNkUHgEdaGg95hgrqVjpbcKKlqmZSkGzsu3PsXUgvGKan1VSAUhZt6jaxbd1RJ2lUDc617s3Dak3id5-fnGrX4HJnkd1vg/s1012/Kaffir-Lime-Creme-Brulee-Lime-Basil-Baguio.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7o2AdDNecLlvuxAKOlGy-ZRemEv7mB4CrhEi7Zrd4B_EiiUgYNkILQNcRVqa6p0ni0jDsWXkNaO64vWZnuH7TNkUHgEdaGg95hgrqVjpbcKKlqmZSkGzsu3PsXUgvGKan1VSAUhZt6jaxbd1RJ2lUDc617s3Dak3id5-fnGrX4HJnkd1vg/s16000/Kaffir-Lime-Creme-Brulee-Lime-Basil-Baguio.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As if crème brûlée is not craveable enough, Chef Orvin decided to throw in some fragrant kaffir lime leaves as well. If you have smelled fresh kaffir before, then you know just how heavenly it is. Here, they <b>infuse carabao milk with the leaves</b> to produce <b>a rich, citrusy, and slightly floral custard</b>—topped with caramelized sugar and fresh mango slices. <b>One of the yummiest desserts I’ve eaten this year!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>4</b><b> | </b><b>Salted Egg Fried Chicken</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLhqH-fv422LFnMO0wibAN52ehct4YZe09vDbURlsEU_XpNNy38IFnfJwM2Jle7Hw7mc9RGMDGlrW17dlW1pqxy6I8sAwSPOZ095C7hanXtFDQIU_gyRIGiN3xyY2qruCevNtnxdJABXc2IwB2UAiaA94PdslP0FYYMCFvB2UsXSoMcRjew/s675/Salted-Egg-Fried-Chicken.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="448" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLhqH-fv422LFnMO0wibAN52ehct4YZe09vDbURlsEU_XpNNy38IFnfJwM2Jle7Hw7mc9RGMDGlrW17dlW1pqxy6I8sAwSPOZ095C7hanXtFDQIU_gyRIGiN3xyY2qruCevNtnxdJABXc2IwB2UAiaA94PdslP0FYYMCFvB2UsXSoMcRjew/s16000/Salted-Egg-Fried-Chicken.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Make way for stomach space and prepare to unbutton those pants as Lime and Basil’s Salted Egg Fried Chicken demands rice—lots of it. Juicy, crispy fried chicken pieces are enveloped in a salty-sweet sauce, with aromatic fried curry leaves adding a punch to each bite. It’s not spicy at all, but it’s so flavorful that it just screams for rice!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>5</b><b> | </b><b>Pla Muek Tod</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJECQi9NaUNVaJQV-t3YmKsscxpK1F_DZ037lAYQC4-gtEtJQHWOjkFuKUpRiOjf9ywgUHwv4lyDvcNSEQSHyXgfdIksAkJ-vOGgog6e2gqEArVi5svB_TVClDZARGutskco6ZGvft3Sxn3PYhVLWgaJRSkuQZ_ORnzpGAffnYV5XkU7xrA/s1012/Calamari.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivJECQi9NaUNVaJQV-t3YmKsscxpK1F_DZ037lAYQC4-gtEtJQHWOjkFuKUpRiOjf9ywgUHwv4lyDvcNSEQSHyXgfdIksAkJ-vOGgog6e2gqEArVi5svB_TVClDZARGutskco6ZGvft3Sxn3PYhVLWgaJRSkuQZ_ORnzpGAffnYV5XkU7xrA/s16000/Calamari.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As you probably know by now, you can feed me anything with kaffir lime leaves and I’d be the happiest person on earth—so it’s no surprise that the Pla Muek Tod is my top five dish at Lime and Basil. Squid rings are marinated in herbs before being battered and fried. Each piece is perfectly seasoned, herby, and not oily. The best part? The <b>insane dipping sauce</b>—which is a sweet chili aioli of some sort. PLEASE BOTTLE THAT AND SELL TO ME.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>6</b><b> | </b><b>Yam Som O</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmV-GW4Nm19s6qkpAc-uaPaYzj76aRGl13YWeyfikUr_q3XcS1p74q8agN0peqg194spnFzvDfvi-g-R0Xjme5sh0RZ9mor1nkia5SXGez7TEjMBKCu7NGtTniMkJdBdNB9PDzYMmV3vKHQDYdBtgMoHZtAhJYusSH6TE7TUIP3vdF7ifJA/s1012/Thai-Pomelo-Salad.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmV-GW4Nm19s6qkpAc-uaPaYzj76aRGl13YWeyfikUr_q3XcS1p74q8agN0peqg194spnFzvDfvi-g-R0Xjme5sh0RZ9mor1nkia5SXGez7TEjMBKCu7NGtTniMkJdBdNB9PDzYMmV3vKHQDYdBtgMoHZtAhJYusSH6TE7TUIP3vdF7ifJA/s16000/Thai-Pomelo-Salad.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When my friend B’ley gatecrashed my solo trip in Thailand, one observation she had was how amazing Thai salads are—and I wholeheartedly agree. If you’re looking for the best combination of sweet, salty, spicy, and sour—order a Thai salad. One of my favorites is the <i>yam som o</i>—made with pomelo, shrimps, shredded chicken, greens, and herbs. Fruits are awesome in salads and so is seafood—so this dish is a perfect example of that. Of course, it has chilies and lime-fish sauce dressing, which are staples in any Thai salad.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>7</b><b> | </b><b>Mango Sticky Rice</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUfnZPUDOq2TyYvePPapV-QmT0hd8Mub8DzaCHLQg79WVueiZUYsMGdEqrzU99v5n04MKhC7BPckP6YoXkld2zI1qMdRQYPII1ISOQhtzzlRmLpbbmwsKqlKsA2hpr4ja1GMrbpqS1ia08glp1n332ZWjcDGdyQTzU6EkfBvk4RGzOuHiNA/s1011/Mango-Sticky-Rice-Lime-Basil-Baguio.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXUfnZPUDOq2TyYvePPapV-QmT0hd8Mub8DzaCHLQg79WVueiZUYsMGdEqrzU99v5n04MKhC7BPckP6YoXkld2zI1qMdRQYPII1ISOQhtzzlRmLpbbmwsKqlKsA2hpr4ja1GMrbpqS1ia08glp1n332ZWjcDGdyQTzU6EkfBvk4RGzOuHiNA/s16000/Mango-Sticky-Rice-Lime-Basil-Baguio.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">We all have different preferences for mango sticky rice, but the fact is that in Thailand, this dessert has almost crunchy rice, not gooey and soft like <i>suman</i>. It’s also not super sweet—the sweetness only comes from mangoes and coconut milk. Lime and Basil knows it. I love their version, and it doesn’t hurt too that their presentation is so fucking pretty.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>8</b><b> | </b><b>Thai Iced Tea</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlbj5tRXyBkQxIs8johl4POCT0HXUvtjJbDjsC4d707Zfehu5qzPRb5GCAhhklU5rQqTjj_dvlJJ_PSiAmqdK2v3Bx6rhsVRo3cu3Oykh3vwJCQSxo3l2AyegWUbLD2eUzqmSId2RyTZ2eBAsCK3uKQyvEQ78BE7Z5FnjH6ctp0lyBdP8AQ/s1010/Thai-Iced-Tea.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlbj5tRXyBkQxIs8johl4POCT0HXUvtjJbDjsC4d707Zfehu5qzPRb5GCAhhklU5rQqTjj_dvlJJ_PSiAmqdK2v3Bx6rhsVRo3cu3Oykh3vwJCQSxo3l2AyegWUbLD2eUzqmSId2RyTZ2eBAsCK3uKQyvEQ78BE7Z5FnjH6ctp0lyBdP8AQ/s16000/Thai-Iced-Tea.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><span style="font-size: 15px;">First of all, let me start by saying that </span><i style="font-size: 15px;">cha yen</i><span style="font-size: 15px;"> is a tea drink—not a milk drink. I say this because a lot of Thai iced tea vendors sell mostly sickly sweet concoctions, where you can barely taste the tea. At Lime and Basil, the tea is brewed strong and the condensed milk is served separately, so you have control over the sweetness. They also skipped the evaporated milk, which makes the drink creamier but I found myself liking their version more instead of the traditional. It’s almost like Vietnamese <i>cà phê sua dá</i>!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Aside from these 8 dishes I am crazy about, Lime and Basil also serves other Thai favorites such as Pad Thai, Bagoong Rice, Som Tam (they serve a variety), Spring Rolls, and Pad Kra Pao. I’m keen to try Tom Yum and Tom Kha Kai on my next visit—and maybe a gigantic bowl of Thai Beef Noodle Soup as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQssC1UPznPwRLNHYeNjtTGYzu-ssa8Ee2j8zslTWRetUaxRDTG7EjNp6fTwjqtuPJhxMfuqSXOgqj72rGLqjmz9pCQMps3yvWFvVYlk3f1BDLAAMtWafpKKAapK-Rx-llZKk_wV-xV86QCxRIdd43jcS_-CjLUhmnGJGkJtrPgpyBW4CvvQ/s675/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQssC1UPznPwRLNHYeNjtTGYzu-ssa8Ee2j8zslTWRetUaxRDTG7EjNp6fTwjqtuPJhxMfuqSXOgqj72rGLqjmz9pCQMps3yvWFvVYlk3f1BDLAAMtWafpKKAapK-Rx-llZKk_wV-xV86QCxRIdd43jcS_-CjLUhmnGJGkJtrPgpyBW4CvvQ/s16000/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-2.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a></div><br style="font-size: medium;" /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIVARssTXpMmaBMiNEqHjuM9SMhMmxErHH_OLtKlFtcut82ZwbCwktG19ZuveFFKNP8jsTBvbhphEIqGbShcKEsmRKyG15bY3MJqgky6KFw1pjG04fsaVj6pWlhqrdtBZnCuUAldQD4ZnoGgvILH-Rj9H2pZC-HMvZbOah33HsulnrTPdfw/s675/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lime and Basil Baguio City" border="0" data-original-height="504" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaIVARssTXpMmaBMiNEqHjuM9SMhMmxErHH_OLtKlFtcut82ZwbCwktG19ZuveFFKNP8jsTBvbhphEIqGbShcKEsmRKyG15bY3MJqgky6KFw1pjG04fsaVj6pWlhqrdtBZnCuUAldQD4ZnoGgvILH-Rj9H2pZC-HMvZbOah33HsulnrTPdfw/s16000/Lime-and-Basil-Baguio-3.jpg" title="Lime and Basil Baguio City" /></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Visit Lime and Basil at the DMCI Homes Outlook Ridge Residences, and make sure to bring friends or family so you can order a smorgasbord of dishes to share.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Lime and Basil</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>DMCI Homes Outlook Ridge Residences</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 15px;"><i>CJ7G+52F, V. 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-29929458016766594942022-04-20T14:17:00.005+08:002022-08-09T02:10:18.150+08:00Laidback Luxury at Under the Stars Boracay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWsTV4dkPNRIp_X1PSPE3w4y7I8zB-pdbH3YSfVGCyc59s1fCcfnrpILBuizxYVnOWleTwHxppBCL0dcesgX3sQB693z8sDNxTPviE2f66X1pY7RYhs0hJG3ykgJdf533hDmiDDvpUnNMcL73LOqzUkBFbkRU7CP8ftl6ONBl-JeVKL7g6w/s1522/project_20220420_1224429-01-01.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="1014" data-original-width="1522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWsTV4dkPNRIp_X1PSPE3w4y7I8zB-pdbH3YSfVGCyc59s1fCcfnrpILBuizxYVnOWleTwHxppBCL0dcesgX3sQB693z8sDNxTPviE2f66X1pY7RYhs0hJG3ykgJdf533hDmiDDvpUnNMcL73LOqzUkBFbkRU7CP8ftl6ONBl-JeVKL7g6w/s16000/project_20220420_1224429-01-01.jpeg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" width="675" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">In an island famous for its sunsets, waking up to a beautiful sunrise and watching it right on your cozy bed is probably unheard of—but you can actually live to tell about it. <b>Under the Stars Luxury Apartments in Boracay</b> is exactly the haven for that—<i>and more</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj7n3BkruvBeNL2htwMvJWRL7OWhL0M8gCqy8wVXz7vh8QwBtn2AJqPbPxyX3bMRyvmsUk0leQe_JJAxqpDwKA5sdEVGDgyMAGdJK0BRZ3onE1ZxyN54iXm_5zAf4HYUv3bdyz0j5JdPDymhGY1xCgjFaow2UyTfY-eM7L753Rwzp-W_D9w/s900/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-25.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDj7n3BkruvBeNL2htwMvJWRL7OWhL0M8gCqy8wVXz7vh8QwBtn2AJqPbPxyX3bMRyvmsUk0leQe_JJAxqpDwKA5sdEVGDgyMAGdJK0BRZ3onE1ZxyN54iXm_5zAf4HYUv3bdyz0j5JdPDymhGY1xCgjFaow2UyTfY-eM7L753Rwzp-W_D9w/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-25.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I have stayed at different properties in Boracay throughout the years—from rowdy, backpacker-style accommodations to family-friendly and romantic resorts—but <b>nothing tops my experience at Under the Stars</b>. Situated in <b>Tambisaan Beach</b>, about <b>15 minutes away from Station 2</b>, the 5-unit apartment complex is the <b>ultimate beach escape</b>, where you have your own private beachfront; an expansive 3-bedroom apartment with literally all the amenities you could ever need; and a dreamy ocean and sunrise view. It’s the perfect hideaway when you want to escape the touristy parts of Boracay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3a8NhwcAh0AqJ_ooeOf6WHEVkfIhGQxK0HFNlm8RW0oE-t10LcE7V5CVHYjS-lUHUmasR2v04U1Qxi5SuPcZxXqda5ebOU2klt3FBiK7q8nRRuxmovaECG_WKgvvDef41nvBiktrnFapAQmU-Wg6lJdHwxuYhVzbrURHQnPwnxpa62gWe2Q/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-15.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3a8NhwcAh0AqJ_ooeOf6WHEVkfIhGQxK0HFNlm8RW0oE-t10LcE7V5CVHYjS-lUHUmasR2v04U1Qxi5SuPcZxXqda5ebOU2klt3FBiK7q8nRRuxmovaECG_WKgvvDef41nvBiktrnFapAQmU-Wg6lJdHwxuYhVzbrURHQnPwnxpa62gWe2Q/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-15.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH29vNr8OHgrJ9kBygtxyg9P_G_OTWSUZ-W8_vhq8fZ4eJL6vgPnsUWQ7yTpLn6zDotVAIu9WSnpiNbK-oSAmrDPAKUgVaXRHFxCxLf1ztG9rqRqhqx_c6b0MDczwlqT3JVP-trwc5vPsvngYcsdVaEu8PJB6_yBjBrFW2CkRlJPmQwZT_g/s900/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-27.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH29vNr8OHgrJ9kBygtxyg9P_G_OTWSUZ-W8_vhq8fZ4eJL6vgPnsUWQ7yTpLn6zDotVAIu9WSnpiNbK-oSAmrDPAKUgVaXRHFxCxLf1ztG9rqRqhqx_c6b0MDczwlqT3JVP-trwc5vPsvngYcsdVaEu8PJB6_yBjBrFW2CkRlJPmQwZT_g/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-27.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Read on to find out more about Under the Stars Boracay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Apartments</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Each of Under the Stars’ <b>4 Presidential apartments</b> (the fifth one is a Penthouse) boasts of <b>500 sqm of space</b>, fitted with <b>3 luxurious bedrooms</b> with <i>en suite</i> baths; a fully-furnished, state-of-the-art Noblessa kitchen; an adjoining bar; a spacious dining room; a living room with an adjacent TV room; a laundry room; a guest powder room; and an expansive veranda overlooking the swimming pool and Tambisaan Beach. Everywhere you look, it just feels like a dream.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKm_HfBtPqFM6Vm6quARDLSZboJUQyQLP5goxuZI_HmqQYzZeHJoQlqkoddBuhXKhcEa98PWYcl_dby4i2bvFRCQJbfswYODMS9aTVerEUBotpxiqXajAP7x36yZHz2qF69oNg-zRT1NHSXhJ0Lun-OJ7J3Ku4hi0_d84FfmQjb5PX4Fftwg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-13.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKm_HfBtPqFM6Vm6quARDLSZboJUQyQLP5goxuZI_HmqQYzZeHJoQlqkoddBuhXKhcEa98PWYcl_dby4i2bvFRCQJbfswYODMS9aTVerEUBotpxiqXajAP7x36yZHz2qF69oNg-zRT1NHSXhJ0Lun-OJ7J3Ku4hi0_d84FfmQjb5PX4Fftwg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-13.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJGRPCrBSdBp8i1MjWWoCA1FGJdUhkWEJtwQwUmkCDmzvBcEFwNflutXMpCOiLiAjuxmBAodrBCu0qmcHNk2rL4OLghgTMFeZUoc4ohlbzFjk4yDvDbpwdLW7BY-sC7q1LxVkDuC8rPnU56g9m-JxJ1kVO-yKS4Cv6PtBWRMfmx-bevMonA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-21.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJGRPCrBSdBp8i1MjWWoCA1FGJdUhkWEJtwQwUmkCDmzvBcEFwNflutXMpCOiLiAjuxmBAodrBCu0qmcHNk2rL4OLghgTMFeZUoc4ohlbzFjk4yDvDbpwdLW7BY-sC7q1LxVkDuC8rPnU56g9m-JxJ1kVO-yKS4Cv6PtBWRMfmx-bevMonA/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-21.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzSvUgLNJEKnPj5nrV12Gy8WW94ysga2cuSgXvm5opO3UMRzJ8oN1T9qWKGoCAvQkIQ_yalaKZ-Z0Rmi61fhsi-pRAouPGm3teydGyQ17-n7SF5S7_Af0P5-wueCLxp0-tLPjr_GZd-mnS4I4pAKyqxdgnV5_8UaSeBzcbwpvTw3n_t6xOA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-8.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="496" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzSvUgLNJEKnPj5nrV12Gy8WW94ysga2cuSgXvm5opO3UMRzJ8oN1T9qWKGoCAvQkIQ_yalaKZ-Z0Rmi61fhsi-pRAouPGm3teydGyQ17-n7SF5S7_Af0P5-wueCLxp0-tLPjr_GZd-mnS4I4pAKyqxdgnV5_8UaSeBzcbwpvTw3n_t6xOA/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-8.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibq46VDNNi0howiPbXFDlq1MQYrG_-KeVETWp1Lss4P6XKdpEbJTZ2L5p7cmv5IHHxOIhYdpyHrzOAAFQ0nDsqIx_JAzWs_crSsQphUUaWSfVyumxY1cuKbUkYFarRaxOBXTpgG9wpq8EqibmJmpBulNEDXzQEYQDB-uXn6RBBxQiICz9hLg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-5.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibq46VDNNi0howiPbXFDlq1MQYrG_-KeVETWp1Lss4P6XKdpEbJTZ2L5p7cmv5IHHxOIhYdpyHrzOAAFQ0nDsqIx_JAzWs_crSsQphUUaWSfVyumxY1cuKbUkYFarRaxOBXTpgG9wpq8EqibmJmpBulNEDXzQEYQDB-uXn6RBBxQiICz9hLg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-5.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The décor utilizes natural materials and neutral colors, with sudden pops of vibrance from stunning artwork displayed throughout the apartment. It feels very local and modern, elegant but not stuffy, inviting and utterly relaxing. And with windows virtually everywhere, it’s impossible not to find yourself getting lost and just staring at the sea all day.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4zyVlK2MirPUMrKZ0R3Dr-lRlhRRQ5lda565ptg5PdGW6qfdoSSjeBFt-BkBpDeCzurl2tkbkGnnfPNTvRmJ905ESljpV-Ys7BTiYW7QrI7yMOE4Su94c75KTjztRXEyJZ7VTuwp0dqMeixiXIlCpksNDk3GJ8NuNxrNWKRI67Z31clNKQ/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-30.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB4zyVlK2MirPUMrKZ0R3Dr-lRlhRRQ5lda565ptg5PdGW6qfdoSSjeBFt-BkBpDeCzurl2tkbkGnnfPNTvRmJ905ESljpV-Ys7BTiYW7QrI7yMOE4Su94c75KTjztRXEyJZ7VTuwp0dqMeixiXIlCpksNDk3GJ8NuNxrNWKRI67Z31clNKQ/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-30.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DzqqDEq0opy6N-a3Q2PjVrsTTATpuU8zrS_K5M-SeparRrDZOOCoQlZsmLSKCVNFGmmkjFmVUOA5HB-RdZqEtlUeqzGP5TygYJtV3xPhT89rE_8GMhEAlJxhQQSzN2Nixx2Qpds-MFiLMcsWTwEESCrUY6HPASUq5wH9AV6cSUQNYxrFKA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-11.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DzqqDEq0opy6N-a3Q2PjVrsTTATpuU8zrS_K5M-SeparRrDZOOCoQlZsmLSKCVNFGmmkjFmVUOA5HB-RdZqEtlUeqzGP5TygYJtV3xPhT89rE_8GMhEAlJxhQQSzN2Nixx2Qpds-MFiLMcsWTwEESCrUY6HPASUq5wH9AV6cSUQNYxrFKA/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-11.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNBjlEJLbGJFqtfgygqVmh89vapys00QG3E841F7HGr0Yg0QCXsH2LKypdUJtrunWgZlVlI9GN-ifaVMB7VtLG6p0Bde9CRe8Zxy5X6Pt_2byVvXIa8WPSIlI1qZCma-HICOkKDXBX6uMnfqTdrU04GGAVC-CxFp4bLtqOJawlrBFF6ae5A/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-12.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQNBjlEJLbGJFqtfgygqVmh89vapys00QG3E841F7HGr0Yg0QCXsH2LKypdUJtrunWgZlVlI9GN-ifaVMB7VtLG6p0Bde9CRe8Zxy5X6Pt_2byVvXIa8WPSIlI1qZCma-HICOkKDXBX6uMnfqTdrU04GGAVC-CxFp4bLtqOJawlrBFF6ae5A/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-12.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Master’s Bedroom</b> is the ultimate jewel of the apartment with its beach-facing King bed and sliding doors that open to the veranda. A lavish bathroom occupies the other half of the room, and believe me, I’ve never seen a bathroom as beautiful as this! Glass separates everything from each other: the toilet area, the walk-in shower, and the bathtub, which, since it faces the opposite side of the bed, offers a sunrise view. There are his-and-hers vanity areas, plenty of closet space, as well as fresh towels and robes.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZAlS7nfkUoyBkjlfN2lkefIRmvQ9tRRJL-Td94Q09lH88rCoOfUKY8vTlUpnVaWfJnFV81_Hfuac6L8msvGUOV4Xt6mL8GvmKtd1_vRjOhQdUmb4HE6gsAck3rTiaNgjzyikv4BG06k-967ETolTo7eUAgNj5FTJZHGEQMQLnWvP2-Lumw/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-22.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZAlS7nfkUoyBkjlfN2lkefIRmvQ9tRRJL-Td94Q09lH88rCoOfUKY8vTlUpnVaWfJnFV81_Hfuac6L8msvGUOV4Xt6mL8GvmKtd1_vRjOhQdUmb4HE6gsAck3rTiaNgjzyikv4BG06k-967ETolTo7eUAgNj5FTJZHGEQMQLnWvP2-Lumw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-22.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_sJE7u8Z0rm9Qgh-ZU-wb_uggAKDYAR--GgoczoqlbETI08ontTFACwfefHqTV5XAA4VFoxlkxRJ6v4C_nz6e4ESdmo9XZdhsZzmD7LCm5yWZXrG894wLq1tSHmHZOvd8RXQAFTC-NnFhCt-QIm5qDGNcNHkFvl2ZKYEX3plvOEW04ohgWA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-7.jpg" style="clear: left; 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float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgocBluQz_Ig0Hdj3h93fYoeG_vzKepZJdd9uYgy879i9hh-RmgJnX6uM1C9-fOhMAU63sxoYHqvGGJniAUlU1OK9eNn3c7RVL9iSus19jiOH4qKA3iAAguz5ZQC6zTyDfTum4mn0p7m1Isxsld9uysMRED6vREz3VaVbMkqzlljlE8tx5-oQ/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-29.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Two <b>smaller bedrooms</b> have identical designs, each with its own King bed, workstation, balcony, and en suite bathroom. The beds are incredible—probably the best ones I’ve slept in in Boracay.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL4bih0uEEb15-aBa6k6MJ5OOPHuKwDCg1jnMK1QTGweU13vnwTuqOa6u-J0UxhIo6GB5ZBUoDXSca2gDWyIF5IuFGfNqEvwZCgaviD6Ve7U20649OZ_K9XsfplU4Wt2Gi0DOm7dy9CY78PI0rM7VQko7aQ8URrBGmqwGCKsmrxrWBSd6GBQ/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-24.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL4bih0uEEb15-aBa6k6MJ5OOPHuKwDCg1jnMK1QTGweU13vnwTuqOa6u-J0UxhIo6GB5ZBUoDXSca2gDWyIF5IuFGfNqEvwZCgaviD6Ve7U20649OZ_K9XsfplU4Wt2Gi0DOm7dy9CY78PI0rM7VQko7aQ8URrBGmqwGCKsmrxrWBSd6GBQ/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-24.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--U0-K__bJedzhfzmlacYKDqFQH8-VmbVFf-mQ0QuFBn15RP3gcTp_AFvT3DVul-4cViJCLlKSL1dIBE93XhehGTOmm79IPJkSn8mGYWKq5Zj5dmfr8BBqu2ppCC_fGfkJVlYpD9dvwj6-NJ76TEjhEwNkVT0orYae7TsgUqvdg1rWKmxvg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-3.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh--U0-K__bJedzhfzmlacYKDqFQH8-VmbVFf-mQ0QuFBn15RP3gcTp_AFvT3DVul-4cViJCLlKSL1dIBE93XhehGTOmm79IPJkSn8mGYWKq5Zj5dmfr8BBqu2ppCC_fGfkJVlYpD9dvwj6-NJ76TEjhEwNkVT0orYae7TsgUqvdg1rWKmxvg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-3.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Those who cook would be salivating over Under the Stars’ <b>kitchen</b>, which is<b> well-equipped for every possible food preparation</b> you could think of. Aside from a microwave and a Gaggenau stove top, it boasts of an indoor grill, an oven, and a full-sized freezer—along with cookware, cutlery, dishwasher, a DeLonghi coffee machine, dishware, and serveware. A variety of glassware is also available so whether you want to serve cocktails to your guests or sip some fine wine while enjoying the view, you have the right vessel for it. So extra!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7VokolDafTqY6oqgB7WHAu1zsYSQvQG6_hRViE65VTl0lJcFUu0Ki7P13r-QMI3h_O6ic8kROPSW4LE9ixrO-ww3Hy4MNsqpT7ayxc0AuiZLqmb5lqYCAkc3eyPEdB7qHCXYTWuLKieN0p1iMAmazGDcfELRS6PjtdSPcW_9WXKXPI8I1w/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-26.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7VokolDafTqY6oqgB7WHAu1zsYSQvQG6_hRViE65VTl0lJcFUu0Ki7P13r-QMI3h_O6ic8kROPSW4LE9ixrO-ww3Hy4MNsqpT7ayxc0AuiZLqmb5lqYCAkc3eyPEdB7qHCXYTWuLKieN0p1iMAmazGDcfELRS6PjtdSPcW_9WXKXPI8I1w/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-26.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-SgJexeh1GIIavTkw3DRu2VSrYDsd2TtPq_Y3Fq94tCjmQZ_gb2HAG5HrKuEEdaQqKGLHgcVI6O_5y7TuqWs8CECaWUw8KKnlzAneZPwriHXbv69PYlBvsOiLZRtil0jDxSbAp2IQtVCAzQ58K6glxzTmPQbE_huKl0YfF8nJITlrMZ9yg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-9.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv-SgJexeh1GIIavTkw3DRu2VSrYDsd2TtPq_Y3Fq94tCjmQZ_gb2HAG5HrKuEEdaQqKGLHgcVI6O_5y7TuqWs8CECaWUw8KKnlzAneZPwriHXbv69PYlBvsOiLZRtil0jDxSbAp2IQtVCAzQ58K6glxzTmPQbE_huKl0YfF8nJITlrMZ9yg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-9.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOdGvjY2MIF-zl5p6HkprwqQ2hL7XYUwOI72r5DLJcpSkLQ_Y7y2v3kzUYHQzC8WuwUUngHRAW5M3i1ypnZSglfDPpxn4bBeECJBUenk6SeYuS2lfTOx-oXTnTQe8spwHjgcrv-tgjhTVHtLyYLkgKkIPOMJWRJeqW38d4iMNNEE3UsvmZw/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-17.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOdGvjY2MIF-zl5p6HkprwqQ2hL7XYUwOI72r5DLJcpSkLQ_Y7y2v3kzUYHQzC8WuwUUngHRAW5M3i1ypnZSglfDPpxn4bBeECJBUenk6SeYuS2lfTOx-oXTnTQe8spwHjgcrv-tgjhTVHtLyYLkgKkIPOMJWRJeqW38d4iMNNEE3UsvmZw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-17.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48GecsTj7HlGPjhLn-1lAYNCEcqB64q-UX-EdiQ9ZkG30ahemIcL_8LDzPMnYTUi3deaBijPRREv-ndqrpBXY8IEM8QeilytJ4Y-QaVMjTrs49u4Mo_vSD4q0xiLZqdgBPrhgcNfsuM-iIDEg_TtZli7zVJKm83amRBCK0S4DelyO6htQwA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-32.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="470" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi48GecsTj7HlGPjhLn-1lAYNCEcqB64q-UX-EdiQ9ZkG30ahemIcL_8LDzPMnYTUi3deaBijPRREv-ndqrpBXY8IEM8QeilytJ4Y-QaVMjTrs49u4Mo_vSD4q0xiLZqdgBPrhgcNfsuM-iIDEg_TtZli7zVJKm83amRBCK0S4DelyO6htQwA/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-32.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Enjoy your meal inside the lovely and capacious dining room, but you may also set up outside in the veranda, where there’s more sitting and dining space. Plus how can you say no to beachside dining?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK0MiqiD5iq1EITmGqv6T7ieJ5y53SDw-v0-hm5JOJsVuRbCbxeQ5DDf-5YUZFTdS_DUFYQJpTGfo1O6kgN-ZPBV0pR0BP2ve_qjygkCFY5_Z5n67gl4DIRyKJStKEU6f4wa6BzLvoCfFnMTmxLbVZfEoSTdFXw-Ha9Fh30MZRPziyHpSnw/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-14.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK0MiqiD5iq1EITmGqv6T7ieJ5y53SDw-v0-hm5JOJsVuRbCbxeQ5DDf-5YUZFTdS_DUFYQJpTGfo1O6kgN-ZPBV0pR0BP2ve_qjygkCFY5_Z5n67gl4DIRyKJStKEU6f4wa6BzLvoCfFnMTmxLbVZfEoSTdFXw-Ha9Fh30MZRPziyHpSnw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-14.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I love that there’s a laundry room where you can wash your clothes, especially if you’re a long-staying guest. Indeed, Under the Stars was designed while keeping in mind what travelers truly need for a convenient and relaxing stay. It’s like having a real home while in Boracay!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When in the mood for extra pampering, ask the butler to arrange an <b>in-room massage</b> for you. I did this and it was the best decision ever. The apartment staff set up a massage bed out in the terrace, and I had a massage right there where I could hear the waves, how it breaks onto the shore; where I could hear the wind and the rustle of the coconut trees. There was a full moon making everything else 10 times more beautiful. I wouldn’t trade it for any other spa experience.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrl2RiOe8M9b1XqZsouNypgbeN-w5tK6oWpljX3SGnNQgYzG9QDfQM3cUGZwOyL7k_OZmGw01wTHk8a_CJX9BAw8WLQDSAJNbkavgavhkycMkqyB9Qcz6vuk72jX_fE34kipQ2dRY0hcoZmP_OWieoSljCnCzYNfgluPPMbHPXPyQUOTzQg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-4.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFrl2RiOe8M9b1XqZsouNypgbeN-w5tK6oWpljX3SGnNQgYzG9QDfQM3cUGZwOyL7k_OZmGw01wTHk8a_CJX9BAw8WLQDSAJNbkavgavhkycMkqyB9Qcz6vuk72jX_fE34kipQ2dRY0hcoZmP_OWieoSljCnCzYNfgluPPMbHPXPyQUOTzQg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-4.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Oh, and did you know why it’s called “Under the Stars”? Because the Penthouse unit has a sliding ceiling that opens up to the night sky. Sounds gorgeous.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In-Room Dining</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">If you don’t wish to cook while on holiday, worry not as you can order food from their sister hotel, <b>Villa Caemilla Beach Boutique Hotel</b>—which happens to be another personal favorite. The restaurant offers a selection of international fare—from pizzas and pastas to Asian treats like Pork Sisig, Vietnamese Spring Rolls, and Salmon Buckwheat Noodles (below).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2022/03/where-to-eat-in-boracay-2022.html" target="_blank"><b>33 Restaurants in Boracay Worth Traveling for</b></a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tCx3KIKB3hHgkRMwCOhKBOwQ7kFnjrc8csbVFGKZkZpzvtQAdomDgn-uGTp5YPpQE064gqOW7e-Nhidydi4gKHr6T7hN46hCEu5dM364vH-J7xp7Xm81eNe0pzHlMbtOPFk14IZdZ7ByyAqx0P-fFFw5bPn8_v7VtFGSFpFraCAtvOnTPQ/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-1.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6tCx3KIKB3hHgkRMwCOhKBOwQ7kFnjrc8csbVFGKZkZpzvtQAdomDgn-uGTp5YPpQE064gqOW7e-Nhidydi4gKHr6T7hN46hCEu5dM364vH-J7xp7Xm81eNe0pzHlMbtOPFk14IZdZ7ByyAqx0P-fFFw5bPn8_v7VtFGSFpFraCAtvOnTPQ/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-1.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">We ordered the noodles (which were delicious) as well as some Cheesy Baked Scallops, which we had reheated in the apartment to melt the cheese. SOOO GOOD. And why not indulge in some wine as well while basking in the gorgeous ambience?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Breakfast may be ordered in-room too. I highly recommend <b>The Caemilla</b>, the hotel’s signature breakfast plate composed of a croissant sandwich filled with bacon and scrambled eggs, some grilled tomatoes on the side, spiced potatoes, and fresh fruits. I was also craving for a smoothie after binging on unhealthy food the past days, so I really enjoyed the fresh <b>mango smoothie</b>, which I had topped with more fruits, some shaved almonds, and chia seeds. Imaging having all these delicious food while enjoying the glorious view!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzOV9Sb1gSq7tQ3HZbfgywHL94wwzqpXmTZ3oxe9HCz8hXQRruzsmeLNsZWeK-YyOXXF3ivvx7NlnvBMKpkVRNf8FUxjuk0sD4cTBmqSRJ9AtcpsolaGvXoZ2DfQGOUF2e991-aRdufImaok9WxzMdgX-Ic8XQwFLXSeVFEaK4Zg7_LYplQ/s1011/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-10.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYzOV9Sb1gSq7tQ3HZbfgywHL94wwzqpXmTZ3oxe9HCz8hXQRruzsmeLNsZWeK-YyOXXF3ivvx7NlnvBMKpkVRNf8FUxjuk0sD4cTBmqSRJ9AtcpsolaGvXoZ2DfQGOUF2e991-aRdufImaok9WxzMdgX-Ic8XQwFLXSeVFEaK4Zg7_LYplQ/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-10.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz7xAxw-lVliUyGZokvj7az-bDK7Go64IpTwbTfKAHy8jxsAoRpq9JBmTM0YV0lx6iM5oC2uLc4j47DSO1ClZ2UClY7UPXGmo1c06YQhnTYkfQWkGifftwESP1E3jN1adAkbP2B7HVsQJIuuKmE5brxagg_MHtykA5zJgYK-T0EHLdONK9Q/s900/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-16.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNz7xAxw-lVliUyGZokvj7az-bDK7Go64IpTwbTfKAHy8jxsAoRpq9JBmTM0YV0lx6iM5oC2uLc4j47DSO1ClZ2UClY7UPXGmo1c06YQhnTYkfQWkGifftwESP1E3jN1adAkbP2B7HVsQJIuuKmE5brxagg_MHtykA5zJgYK-T0EHLdONK9Q/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-16.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">There’s no delivery charge and the prices of the food are the same as when you order them at Villa Caemilla.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Private Chef Service</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Level up your meals during your stay by taking advantage of Under the Star’s private chef service. For an extra fee, a professional chef can come to your kitchen and whip up a fantastic lunch or dinner for you. You may opt to <b>shop or bring your own ingredients </b>if you wish (especially if you have special dietary restrictions), but for a<b> hassle-free experience</b>, they can also do the shopping for you.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">We were able to experience this during our stay and <b>chef Benjie</b> brought some fresh Lapu-Lapu (grouper) and produce from the market. He prepared our lunch while we drank wine and while I watched him work (always curious with how other people cook, of course). And when he was about to finish, we set up the outdoor table for a truly chill, island-vibe lunch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnZJyTwnGZY2JPI_w3xH_nC07NVaNnjKKORgZCR_QtCtSPZaU7vQHcczj_Gx9KdkyefwZHyQF1o3g9mFNrdV1V8P1ncudcAVeYPzPwjQiY0c07op5fTsX6rjnigXkGVGk1CGvs8T8-ioz2Izjo5ElDUHL0uY4_vCswPXDVBbIhFrTOmJCOw/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-34.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnZJyTwnGZY2JPI_w3xH_nC07NVaNnjKKORgZCR_QtCtSPZaU7vQHcczj_Gx9KdkyefwZHyQF1o3g9mFNrdV1V8P1ncudcAVeYPzPwjQiY0c07op5fTsX6rjnigXkGVGk1CGvs8T8-ioz2Izjo5ElDUHL0uY4_vCswPXDVBbIhFrTOmJCOw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-34.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">He cooked for us some steamed Lapu-Lapu topped with herbs, as well as buttered vegetables and fresh fruits, which he had arranged like how you would see them in a hotel buffet. Delicious local food, an unparalleled view, a cold breeze, wine, friends—what more could you possibly ask for?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm0ILN3YDwqcdhfxyckt3rFomAGmAC19gsX6nGf_50Ba-4-wKaUhSPI9a7hIYtW4n7Vy7LIy-QjGl2ZBQ251dQyPflWcj-P2nlu0fzYc4U-m2pUpwK_U3K6iuLuN3xJISl5xlWb47n0vNliEV88nlvaALvxZfBf5VddVxQ1haTzHPmLCiaw/s900/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-28.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBm0ILN3YDwqcdhfxyckt3rFomAGmAC19gsX6nGf_50Ba-4-wKaUhSPI9a7hIYtW4n7Vy7LIy-QjGl2ZBQ251dQyPflWcj-P2nlu0fzYc4U-m2pUpwK_U3K6iuLuN3xJISl5xlWb47n0vNliEV88nlvaALvxZfBf5VddVxQ1haTzHPmLCiaw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-28.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Tambisaan Beach</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">When you’re ready for some sunshine, leave your luxury cave for a while and relax in the <b>outdoor pool</b>. If you’re lucky, you can even have it all to yourself. Sun loungers and cabanas are strewn around the deck, and if you wish to swim in the ocean, it’s just a few steps away.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpAiAhF1X_NcAS99Dltt_x1hAzqztcesFvUirPlLwTMXFQY2rLPDE7TPk1iu23kuVQInLxKKQZzjY37R8HB9mRey__E7VeQLzuC5vOFoYbhyjd1-fxD0O_Uz3lrVl3j95wxJxj4EtMWaSmkx92w9B5rPlFuHBbXzYkVoUbgUpK_dnSV1Cg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-6.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7bpAiAhF1X_NcAS99Dltt_x1hAzqztcesFvUirPlLwTMXFQY2rLPDE7TPk1iu23kuVQInLxKKQZzjY37R8HB9mRey__E7VeQLzuC5vOFoYbhyjd1-fxD0O_Uz3lrVl3j95wxJxj4EtMWaSmkx92w9B5rPlFuHBbXzYkVoUbgUpK_dnSV1Cg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-6.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxwcmZ4n5lRPdBjqvjbcNuFYwTo-EwZhhCuRl4jHbfnUMYz60AaZnRFkj7p6zxt1_f1ZbuWEyFO_Vsc4S7hI-V3Qb1FrZE9HrblryC2M2NwP8ijw8TMk-LFSrlqLh6VrXr3FBtuJOexv90ml8SehAUGhOeKJjrZGRTjJoezkLEsyNemg67A/s900/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-33.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxwcmZ4n5lRPdBjqvjbcNuFYwTo-EwZhhCuRl4jHbfnUMYz60AaZnRFkj7p6zxt1_f1ZbuWEyFO_Vsc4S7hI-V3Qb1FrZE9HrblryC2M2NwP8ijw8TMk-LFSrlqLh6VrXr3FBtuJOexv90ml8SehAUGhOeKJjrZGRTjJoezkLEsyNemg67A/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-33.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">From Under the Stars’ private beachfront, you can see the other smaller nearby islands, which are visited by tourists as part of packaged island-hopping tours. But rest assured that your peaceful reverie will remain unspoiled.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21R9FHxfU9bMXZCJcnJtDAMdByDhLLoq5flaHd9gbn2_lQkFD1e7MgQR4fUGg43tIbnoKfVnapux5UbXHcI8BidyuG93m3TvkXoNS2H_CIQ_f7FcQqaEWX5Qyg4PRMcQGFVCXS6HnYre2V5O89TqTj8e42FVilHK860eajU4ydVhB3EWZYA/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-18.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh21R9FHxfU9bMXZCJcnJtDAMdByDhLLoq5flaHd9gbn2_lQkFD1e7MgQR4fUGg43tIbnoKfVnapux5UbXHcI8BidyuG93m3TvkXoNS2H_CIQ_f7FcQqaEWX5Qyg4PRMcQGFVCXS6HnYre2V5O89TqTj8e42FVilHK860eajU4ydVhB3EWZYA/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-18.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Take a stroll along the soft, powdery white sands of Tambisaan Beach, enjoy the windy, chill vibe of this area in Boracay, and take a glimpse of the local community not too far away. I loved watching the kids play in the sands—so carefree, simple, and unbothered. In a world where 2-year-olds have iPads, it’s a joy to watch how these local kids enjoy nature instead of being around LCD screens.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7cxSCmUYdQzqN2UwXbNhZDYVtTGg8vINNOSFYpAjwzkk0ZRs7u6o5Y7FVIaEvulnD2G_8XmhuXz1T8qcYb5Ve7PnKKGrCJwnLEHYrd82Y2yS58-V9UUN37G30KGNaxJ_l20f3DagTN-EC26aFu6Z3EcqA3NZgtiz24wCGt3hrwPz_f8DSg/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-35.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7cxSCmUYdQzqN2UwXbNhZDYVtTGg8vINNOSFYpAjwzkk0ZRs7u6o5Y7FVIaEvulnD2G_8XmhuXz1T8qcYb5Ve7PnKKGrCJwnLEHYrd82Y2yS58-V9UUN37G30KGNaxJ_l20f3DagTN-EC26aFu6Z3EcqA3NZgtiz24wCGt3hrwPz_f8DSg/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-35.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Other Services</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I love properties like Under the Stars that truly provide <b>bespoke experiences and unmatched, five-star service.</b> Aside from the previously mentioned, here are other things you can avail during your stay:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>24/7 butler service</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access (the fastest I’ve experienced in Boracay)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Shuttle service to and from anywhere in the island (for an extra fee—you need to book at least a few hours in advance)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Babysitting service (extra fee)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">•<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Shopping service (extra fee)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptjNq2tihSATRy5A9HAUvIob5BRHZwaBujiCDSbOGDlFPRT-IDi8Qbv5UqzQNC6-2-5xJn9TuzvGbAVa1Az12dG2Bj4mPJpmaAmse5U8nRTnhW4_vlQJJZKfRtQeiTB0DIcbXaSw3ZwdZWoRjjE0hvcAyMFymOMmNecvFgPhfkkpKdStxHw/s675/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-31.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Under The Stars Boracay" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjptjNq2tihSATRy5A9HAUvIob5BRHZwaBujiCDSbOGDlFPRT-IDi8Qbv5UqzQNC6-2-5xJn9TuzvGbAVa1Az12dG2Bj4mPJpmaAmse5U8nRTnhW4_vlQJJZKfRtQeiTB0DIcbXaSw3ZwdZWoRjjE0hvcAyMFymOMmNecvFgPhfkkpKdStxHw/s16000/Under-the-Stars-Boracay-31.jpg" title="Under The Stars Boracay" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Under the Stars Boracay is truly a <b>one-of-a-kind experience</b>—an exclusive stay away from the crowds that is deservedly yours. It’s one of my most unforgettable stays and it will be<b> quite hard to match</b>, to be honest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Each 3-bedroom apartment can accommodate up to 9 guests, and rates start at PhP19,500 (promo). Round up the family or gang, and just go.</i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Under the Stars Luxury Apartments</b></i></span></div><div><i><div style="font-size: 15px;">Tambisaan Beach, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan</div><div style="font-size: 15px;">+6336.288.2004</div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;">info@boracay-apartments.com</span></div></i></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://boracay-apartments.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/utsluxury/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/underthestarsboracay/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://boracay-apartments.com/our-rooms/" target="_blank">BOOK HERE</a></i></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Where's the best place you've ever stayed at in Boracay?</span></b></div><div><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">When two people who have traveled the world eating great food start to create their own thing, YOU WOULD WANT TO TRY IT. Well, I had the privilege of doing so when my friends JB and Renee from <a href="http://willflyforfood.net/" target="_blank"><b>Will Fly for Food</b></a> sent me their version of<b> Basque Burnt Cheesecake</b>. Suffice it to say that glasses were broken, wooden planks were hurled away, and people nearby were slapped because I fucking love this cheesecake. It has pops of umm, surprises, that gives each bite an <i>oomph </i>that most desserts lack. Renee bakes everything herself, and you may try her creations by ordering via <b>@chunksnchews</b>, where they offer other delicious stuff like <b>Rosies </b>(chocolate chip cookies), <b>Henries </b>(pecan shortbread cookies with <i>dulce de leche</i> filling) and <b>Bon-Bons</b> (Japanese style <i>mushi</i> cakes). Get the <b>Box of Joy</b> to sample them all!</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">This quarantine might become a little depressing sometimes, but then a really good dessert comes and brings you out of your stupor—such as Etxeko Manila’s <b>Basque Burnt Cheesecake</b>. It’s perfect, put </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">bluntly. There’s a black, cracked, burnt top that reveals a crustless cheesecake: soft, creamy, rich, melty. The burnt top lends the cake a subtle caramel flavor. And though I have tried other versions that have more melted insides (I love), I still find the flavor of Etxeko’s to be superior. It's something you will crave for repeatedly once you taste it. </span><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Fruit and Nut Cheesecake</b> (shown in photo) comes as a really close second; loaded with almonds, pistachios, walnuts, dates, figs, and truffle essence, every bite is just decadent.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2020/06/etxeko-manila-basque-burnt-cheesecake.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">That Burnt Cheesecake All Over Instagram, and Where to Get It</a></b></i></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I can’t even begin to tell you how obsessed I am with <b>Gourmei’s olive oil cakes</b>. Yes, that’s right—olive oil. You might be put off at first, but I swear, when I first had a taste of this kind of cake from a chef friend, I couldn’t ever forget it. Thanks to Gourmei it is now easier to get some! They currently offer 3 flavors: <b>Classic</b>, made with a variety of citrus fruits; <b>Love</b>, a delicate creation using rose water and strawberry; and Les <b>Xocolat</b>, which lovers of dark chocolate would truly appreciate! My personal favorite is the Classic, as each bite gives you an explosion of citrus flavors punctuated by a nice sweetness from powdered sugar, but the Love Cake is a close second—I’m a sucker for floral notes!</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">For my first lockdown birthday, I got a cake from Grand Hyatt Manila—and it did not disappoint. If you love strawberries like me, you’ve got to try this cheesecake. The topping is a hefty, boastful cluster of <b>fresh, plump, and sweet strawberries</b>. The cheesecake itself? So addicting! Together with the crust, it has just the perfect sweetness. Birthday or not, you’ve got to treat yourself or a loved one to this cake!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Side note: I love most of the desserts at Grand Hyatt Manila but some are available only for dine in. If you do get the chance and if you feel safe going out to eat, I recommend The Peak or The Cellar!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Read also: <a href="https://www.pepesamson.com/2021/01/the-cellar-grand-hyatt-manila.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cellar at Grand Hyatt Manila</a></b></i></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Queso de Bola and figs? Hell yeah!!! In fact, please throw all cakes using this flavor combination to my direction. Wisteria 7242 masterfully combines the <b>sweetness of fresh figs</b> and the <b>saltiness of <i>queso de bola</i></b> in this solid dessert. I almost squeal with joy every time I bite into a piece of fig, LOL! I love how the fruit is incorporated into the cake, instead of simply being on the toppings. However it’s a rather heavy cake—luckily, a small slice would be enough to satiate your sweet cravings.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">My favorite cookies are not for sale anywhere, and they are made by my friend and blogging idol, Clarisse of <a href="http://thetummytrain.com/" target="_blank">The Tummy Train</a>. Unfortunately for you, I don’t know how you could relate to what I’m about to tell you. She once baked <b>Levain-style cookies</b> for me because I was being whiny and needy—they were incredible, and caused a feud in the household. I requested again, this time to recreate <b>Doubletree’s famous cookies</b>; the result was something better (like 10 times) than the original. She made some <b>espresso and cream cheese cookies</b> another time because she was “experimenting”—and I told her not to publish the recipes because THEY WERE SO FUCKING GOOD, THEY SHOULD BE TOP SECRET. If you watch her baking videos, you know that this woman can make absolutely anything.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">You know you truly love a cookie when you think about it every time you crave for some. In my case, it’s Sweetsmith’s <b>Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie</b>. I tend to gravitate towards dark chocolate things most of the time, but this one is just so irresistible. There’s a perfect balance of crunch and softness, of batter and chocolate chips—perhaps the use of four different kinds of chocolate contributed to that perfect experience of just wanting to bite endlessly! The Peanut Butter, Salted Caramel, and Nutella are super good too, as well as the Cereal Milk which, although a bit too sweet for me, was definitely intriguing.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you’re a fan of dark chocolate cookies, you’ve got to try A2 Manila’s <b>Double C cookies</b>. I love how irregularly shaped, chunky, and huge their cookies are—as if the baker just went ahead and slapped in as much chocolate as she wanted. For something less sweet, get the Triple C which provides more texture, making it a cookie that’s easier to finish. However, the biggest surprise for me was the Oreo Blast! I fucking hate Oreo desserts—but this one had me finishing half the cookie in one sitting! Great mix of textures and flavors! While I'm at it, you might want to try their <b>Chunkies </b>(super chunky, glorious, delicious brownies) and <b>Decadent Chocolate Cake</b>, which you would mop up in seconds.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">If you follow me on social media, you would know that I love cheese—and so, Almost.PH’s <b>Blue Cheese Cookies</b> were something I couldn’t NOT try. They were wonderful! The cookies are small and thin, which makes it perfect for swallowing whole. LOL! I just low how the blue cheese and white chocolate explodes and melts in your mouth together when you bite the cookie. Heavenly! If you're afraid that the blue cheese would be too salty—not it's not. I wish this seller was much nearer my house (they are based in Paranaque).</span></div>
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Sure, most of Kurimu fans are raving at the ice cream’s </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">fabulous texture</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> (I am too), but what I’m more impressed with is the brand’s audacity to give us </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">authentic tastes</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> of things we have experienced somewhere. Kurimu specializes in </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Japanese-inspired ice creams</b><span style="font-size: 15px;"> (already a winner in my book) and some of my favorites include the </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Shoyu Caramel</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">, with its salty and sweet fusion, done with finesse; the </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Matcha</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">, which raised the bar so high that it’s hard for me to appreciate anything else now; and the vegan </span><b style="font-size: 15px;">Nama Chocolate</b><span style="font-size: 15px;">, with its intense chocolate and coffee flavors.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY_1XZtmbS3OInpsCH7k-j00ZsWUUVCU1AtwCrVEtbXMc7JiLcOWxDUyrZExajnhg4K2cYjMviU7T5pLEYVbt05aC9Q_q7f7I2-S-tVPamCVclwddsfbfb3qxV3BzIR-BqxXHbQS6MEsQ5dS-Hc0P2x8SZlFp2aHYZj5Zp-X__XK7EY7loYA=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiY_1XZtmbS3OInpsCH7k-j00ZsWUUVCU1AtwCrVEtbXMc7JiLcOWxDUyrZExajnhg4K2cYjMviU7T5pLEYVbt05aC9Q_q7f7I2-S-tVPamCVclwddsfbfb3qxV3BzIR-BqxXHbQS6MEsQ5dS-Hc0P2x8SZlFp2aHYZj5Zp-X__XK7EY7loYA=s16000" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Some of the flavors I’ve tried are sweeter than what I normally like, but I still admire the inventiveness behind them. The <b>Yuzu Toasted Rice</b>, for instance, combines Japanese citrus with sweet toasted rice, while the <b>Strawberry Glow</b> infuses the fruit with collagen—in fact, it’s the first ever collagen ice cream in the country. Kurimu: complex, amazing ice cream concealed in a simple, elegant packaging.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/kurimu.ph" target="_blank">@kurimu.ph</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">15</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"> </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">|</span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif"> </span><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif">Butterboy Bakehouse</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixTmIk5gp18KLK0WflmHE0Ij30lOg0qXvxglfbMXaS4qiqWUzMA9snJzWuEu-HLbxXtGpsHRtOI-lHJaHgTWwFDnFQQt52d75NItE6tT7Q4-oczjuKDsmONqJ_eI3td0fQ3T2hHGBZ_Xo-67SG0fJSdbr99jbH48ROmInmqDehwamSzcjBzg=s1012" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEixTmIk5gp18KLK0WflmHE0Ij30lOg0qXvxglfbMXaS4qiqWUzMA9snJzWuEu-HLbxXtGpsHRtOI-lHJaHgTWwFDnFQQt52d75NItE6tT7Q4-oczjuKDsmONqJ_eI3td0fQ3T2hHGBZ_Xo-67SG0fJSdbr99jbH48ROmInmqDehwamSzcjBzg=s16000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;">Croissant sellers are popping out left and right, but nobody does it like Butterboy—another home-based baker. I’ve been avoiding this seller for quite a while because I thought everybody was just hyping it up (you know how social media can be sometimes), but I was happy to have finally succumbed. It’s also a bit strange that a home seller could set the standards for you for a specific item—a cake, a croissant—but Butterboy does in the flaky department; it puts some hotels and restaurants to shame.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">What to try? I suggest just order everything. LOL! But seriously, the pastries are reasonably priced, it’s not impossible to buy them all, hahaha (I haven’t though). I loved the Raspberry Cream Cheese Croissant, Pistachio Cube Croissant, Pain au Chocolat, and Almond Croissant.</div><div><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/butterboyph" target="_blank">@butterboyph</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: medium;"><span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div></span></div></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I love it when a product aims to stay true to its roots—or if not this, to be <b>an ode to a delicious experience</b> obtained somewhere. Such is the case of 15 and Madison’s tiramisu, <b>a luscious creation that sings love songs for Italy</b>. Hell, it sang love songs for me! The light and delicate dessert has just the right touch of coffee, a deluge of Italian mascarpone, and a heap of chocolate shavings on top. Keeping it in the fridge longer (if you can resist eating it in one sitting) results in a stronger coffee profile, I noticed—LOVE!! Tiramisu literally means “pick me up” and this version certainly does that. It is <b>100% happy food.</b></span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I’d like to talk about Fill other than their pretty packaging. Everyone raves about that aspect, and it definitely can’t be denied—but I just want to highlight that their creations are delicious. I mean, taste should be more important than looks, right?!? Along with their lineup of drinks (I’m obsessed with their Masala Chai Latte), they offer puddings that are perfect for ending any meal. My personal favorite is the <b>Alchee </b>(almond and lychee), which has chunks of almond jelly and a “magic” sprinkle. It's so good I've never been able to take a photo of it, hahaha! The <b>Vanana </b>(vanilla banana, photo above) and <b>Milo Nananut</b> (Milo, banana, and Chocnut) are pretty amazing too. Their recent creation, the <b>Faux Twix Polvoron</b>, made of brown butter almond polvoron, caramel fudge, and 55% dark chocolate, had me shouting in languages I don't know.</span></div>
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<span face=""gudea" , sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><img border="0" height="30" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfy1OYHMkd93n0LwzL1qOxM2NCIL0PQwBxvTIiWeQODy9r8cuCIzK3Hvc1deSnPN6_p49ypPMgZAeXH87PyVnGhi9c7m6bvPh3_qilQSuebgRh83i4CARDY1HxVbUfHusMxho/s320/Share.JPG" width="320" /></span></div>Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-36265436244438051272022-01-09T16:17:00.003+08:002022-01-09T16:19:54.837+08:00Finally, A Fine Dining Filipino Restaurant That Takes You Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhByp-PqWgfAI-nBss2NH92pP4_8kd0U9KmS55nk-yKTHeVWVup30syuDBCNPLSDqhHgF7FS61av_KWu5Q1LfzK-qnn4UEu200T3onajBJwf--0qC9cMc5Uc5eDTjVN-irEsr1MK4cZdMKoYdGkiK-j4pZ-KxF9OXex2M-wB64m4aeb7efIaQ=s1500" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhByp-PqWgfAI-nBss2NH92pP4_8kd0U9KmS55nk-yKTHeVWVup30syuDBCNPLSDqhHgF7FS61av_KWu5Q1LfzK-qnn4UEu200T3onajBJwf--0qC9cMc5Uc5eDTjVN-irEsr1MK4cZdMKoYdGkiK-j4pZ-KxF9OXex2M-wB64m4aeb7efIaQ=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" width="675" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">Elevating Filipino cuisine to fine dining status is probably such a huge feat. I wouldn’t know—I’m not a chef. We're so used to seeing our food in superfluous quantities—<i>kamayans</i>, fiestas, massive pots of stews, whole roasted pigs—that experiencing it as one-biters can sound implausible, probably even unappealing to some. But for a chef to capture the essence of a dish in a single bite, bringing you back to your own household, burrowing into your memories, is truly an achievement.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I didn’t meet the chefs of <b>Hapag </b>when I dined here several weeks back, but I was told that they were in Iloilo doing research. That comforted me, knowing that the brains behind this small restaurant hidden away in Katipunan aren’t stopping evolving anytime soon. And as small and discreet as Hapag’s edifice was, its credentials aren’t: the restaurant was included in the <b><a href="https://www.theworlds50best.com/stories/News/essence-of-asia-restaurant-collection.html" target="_blank">2021 Essence of Asia</a></b>—a roster of establishments, chosen by <b>Asia’s 50 Best</b>, that honor authentic culinary traditions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPPDfc3bIN9Bb8xswNx7dz63ha2bzJJ-H9INh26Hy0fXdHQ1O7x8n1qGXR5KDYx6Z4QpYkFET43W8qBaSDzxDhGXtiW8P560SSeK2Ik5A3-F1SIWpxsvRZT01dCSdOhszStAt8pUWS_fY0mDn8LiaiQYtvWg_Nr_LGhek0_MuOmPmbO3RFXA=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPPDfc3bIN9Bb8xswNx7dz63ha2bzJJ-H9INh26Hy0fXdHQ1O7x8n1qGXR5KDYx6Z4QpYkFET43W8qBaSDzxDhGXtiW8P560SSeK2Ik5A3-F1SIWpxsvRZT01dCSdOhszStAt8pUWS_fY0mDn8LiaiQYtvWg_Nr_LGhek0_MuOmPmbO3RFXA=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><i>Left: <b>Uni Arroz Caldo</b> made of Pangasinan sea urchin cream, adlai arroz caldo, tinapa, puffed rice, and bihod bottarga; right: <b>Mango Sorbetes</b> (a delicious palate cleanser prior to the Salu-Salo course)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The food at Hapag appears very intricate, technical, and modern, but the flavors are so simple and straightforward that something instantly clicks in your brain. You immediately recognize it. Take for instance the Hapag signature, the <b>Snack Box</b>—a collection of five appetizers that to me felt like an <i>amuse bouche</i>, a glimpse of what was to come. There was a rooster-shaped cracker that tasted like <i><b>inasal</b></i>; a tostada topped with <i>longganisa </i>that was unmistakably inspired from <b>Ilocos empanada</b>; and a <i><b>kutsinta </b></i>(rice cake) infused with <i>kadios </i>soy sauce. Our ever-favorite comfort food, <b><i>champorado </i>at <i>tuyo</i></b>, takes the form of a dark chocolate croquette topped with salty dried fish.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsyHYSNGH8-9rouUBcTELtj0si0_hkqIriewIdWrUF0GIf_fW1XAtPpc9F8w_r3ch7QyKHCvFdhsQPkyqVlJQehUZ-5_35FimZTXy-myQ_Mo1py8NMiXWLiKb06J2hMetUbENcBs683kBjhaRwcqX7OeNT5Alug1kcNyfJEinZaMZM5IBnDw=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsyHYSNGH8-9rouUBcTELtj0si0_hkqIriewIdWrUF0GIf_fW1XAtPpc9F8w_r3ch7QyKHCvFdhsQPkyqVlJQehUZ-5_35FimZTXy-myQ_Mo1py8NMiXWLiKb06J2hMetUbENcBs683kBjhaRwcqX7OeNT5Alug1kcNyfJEinZaMZM5IBnDw=s16000" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I will admit: I had some trepidations coming into Hapag because of online reviews saying that most of the dishes were excessively sweet. But it seems like they have changed the menu, and after the Snack Box, I was like, “GIVE ME THE NEXT ONE”. We tried the <b>10-Course Tasting Menu (PhP3,500 as of November 2021)</b>, by the way (the only option to really gage what a restaurant such as this one can give, in my opinion).</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqS3NcuxZ2XjjOz6Qf4LaC6pO0cw9OgQXnFoojDTMTkF3hbIcFLBEeI6nRYv8pT8jGIPvK7yXuOHWBVb-eIUD5zYtZlIMIbNYP3doztclKRcjNAymTnGVHLMtS2mz13Bw1eQYljKRZ4dUJRcz6bBwhS7lqY4_AD7t1oMUPB5Wp_B-H4PTgPg=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgqS3NcuxZ2XjjOz6Qf4LaC6pO0cw9OgQXnFoojDTMTkF3hbIcFLBEeI6nRYv8pT8jGIPvK7yXuOHWBVb-eIUD5zYtZlIMIbNYP3doztclKRcjNAymTnGVHLMtS2mz13Bw1eQYljKRZ4dUJRcz6bBwhS7lqY4_AD7t1oMUPB5Wp_B-H4PTgPg=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span><i>Delicious and reasonably priced cocktails at Hapag. Left: <b>Mapapa-moras Ka</b> (mulberry, lemon, gin, basil); right: <b>Sampal ng Loka Loka</b> (tamarind, gin, basil, egg white)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The next course sent me to heaven. It was a blue marlin <i>kilawin </i>(ceviche) with a watermelon consommé, completely concealed by a variety of leaves and herbs that I was very happy to dig into. Fresh fish, a sweetish broth, a tangy dressing—what more could I ask for? I relished this dish and didn’t want it to end.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-kiOg4TcFJ0bVS5UBdLiczCxbh-B6pOxdG9QSKEGkPKKZu57O28Cl9P2qcEacKAqj94DsrWK4LfDOy_B6ahU2xps2RBjV6zzTmxGs8iShncv1S81hAIx9dl0KcyDTM9ZqqRpR_T0UvveWezt4jegG2uq7c6K5JqzNImo2GyqA8TYMKo9Gow=s1012" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="1012" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-kiOg4TcFJ0bVS5UBdLiczCxbh-B6pOxdG9QSKEGkPKKZu57O28Cl9P2qcEacKAqj94DsrWK4LfDOy_B6ahU2xps2RBjV6zzTmxGs8iShncv1S81hAIx9dl0KcyDTM9ZqqRpR_T0UvveWezt4jegG2uq7c6K5JqzNImo2GyqA8TYMKo9Gow=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Then came <b>LuzViMinda</b>, a course representing the three main national island groups. Luzon came in the form of a <b><i>kilawing baka</i></b>—a <i>tartare </i>of beef with fermented mustard seeds and pickled seaweed. My personal favorite, Visayas, was an <b>oyster napoleones</b>, a typically sweet snack hailing from Bacolod made of puff pastry but which, at Hapag, went full savory—with smoked eggplant, <i>kadios </i>miso glaze, and a luscious piece of oyster. Mindanao wasn’t too far behind; the <b>crab salad with <i>alavar </i>sauce and pomelo</b> sitting on a crispy cracker clearly showcased the region (and gave me orgasms). LuzViMinda aimed to utilize the best of each island group, and that, it precisely did.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0HSmCw4ak-8aEO_yvnhe-UyoSDkL35Km0QTfeoM6x1fSMF94NXMXxpJBKbgQTMtJDU1dTFwTQVyfw4-TZ8RwfY-yrqbxv73l9SfQ9RrQW-Xa_BAWBxAo4ngVH9luRKNe4HLTygpaJ7G1lSMQThXqD63rOlr3sNAo18EIsUm9ZvjlZNOktwg=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0HSmCw4ak-8aEO_yvnhe-UyoSDkL35Km0QTfeoM6x1fSMF94NXMXxpJBKbgQTMtJDU1dTFwTQVyfw4-TZ8RwfY-yrqbxv73l9SfQ9RrQW-Xa_BAWBxAo4ngVH9luRKNe4HLTygpaJ7G1lSMQThXqD63rOlr3sNAo18EIsUm9ZvjlZNOktwg=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I don’t want to describe each dish in detail so as not to spoil your personal experience, but I want to point out how most of the dishes triggered something from my memories at the dining table. The <b>Inihaw na Sugpo sa Miso</b> is scented with <i>dayap </i>(made me euphoric, to be honest), and was paired with <i>buro</i>. I’m probably one of the few people who absolutely love <i>buro</i>, and while Hapag’s wasn’t as sour as I would’ve liked, I immensely enjoyed their version with the prawn, herbs, and two kinds of jam.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdphgZx1tcehyFunKQIxKucWZZJcUIYLTasLa8cKrMSWVpzctcCcrp3cQO-k3u0jo2cXqWAogGL-5LRyRpSfESrJEJGUjwExz69apsEmWxVck0HQPQR4Aif-qzCCWj7xbth2pMgf0tiA2UVQGDmPh2zMp_A-iyo9V82zzkqFKQ8q494oWKoA=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="486" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdphgZx1tcehyFunKQIxKucWZZJcUIYLTasLa8cKrMSWVpzctcCcrp3cQO-k3u0jo2cXqWAogGL-5LRyRpSfESrJEJGUjwExz69apsEmWxVck0HQPQR4Aif-qzCCWj7xbth2pMgf0tiA2UVQGDmPh2zMp_A-iyo9V82zzkqFKQ8q494oWKoA=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">The <b>Salu-Salo</b>, which was composed of three entrees, multigrain rice, and sides, came just when I thought we were already receiving dessert, LOL! But oh, was I ecstatic to welcome it, regardless of my about-to-explode trousers. This course is Hapag’s effort to bring back the communal Filipino dining that you know after giving you small bites around the country. I was incredibly impressed by everything—the <b>duck <i>estopato</i></b><i> </i>was marvelous and we couldn’t stop exclaiming about the sides, which were really just simple salsas, pickled mustard greens, and <i>lato </i>done perfectly. The course wouldn’t be complete without them, no matter how delicious the pork belly or the steamed grouper was.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsIsMWEWP3FZpVUXyOx5pLgBvEEdWhXkugTLrnIPAqpOTgUhzVh9fU1x1kjUGChAIBeDRXLQ3zHRbPp59GzMu5nC2GWkxOy6sJHRjxl3PKWH4u3_ZkrD1ejA5yxKLfmi2K23Cysdllvcx3nSfSGOcSjRkwLJf-UMDeXLBtHsObhJsnbo7ywQ=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsIsMWEWP3FZpVUXyOx5pLgBvEEdWhXkugTLrnIPAqpOTgUhzVh9fU1x1kjUGChAIBeDRXLQ3zHRbPp59GzMu5nC2GWkxOy6sJHRjxl3PKWH4u3_ZkrD1ejA5yxKLfmi2K23Cysdllvcx3nSfSGOcSjRkwLJf-UMDeXLBtHsObhJsnbo7ywQ=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Were there any let downs in the meal? For me, it was the <b>Laing Stones</b>—another signature dish and very much hyped, photographed, and talked about. Don't get me wrong: I love the burnt coconut element and the pickled mangoes and the theatrics of it all, but I think it would’ve been more explosive if it were spicy. I really thought that biting into that mysterious black ball would send my mouth on fire. It wasn't bad</span><span style="font-size: 15px;">—it's just that the other dishes were waaay better.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge_DkOOTq6AVpmmrkKHD0aA_wc8nb4lzwgU3exwD6jwUd6yk08wJ8cJqJLj5ieKrblBXPXK-Z2PKNCOnBdoIZ_sAO5iOjaR1xpeznjyOtHNF3MY73-wJeOgu69M2YcpgFUFjv2EUAYjOV4IvlNADvWb4aD-aU79jkCtiL2IcGUpoGsLPCk8g=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEge_DkOOTq6AVpmmrkKHD0aA_wc8nb4lzwgU3exwD6jwUd6yk08wJ8cJqJLj5ieKrblBXPXK-Z2PKNCOnBdoIZ_sAO5iOjaR1xpeznjyOtHNF3MY73-wJeOgu69M2YcpgFUFjv2EUAYjOV4IvlNADvWb4aD-aU79jkCtiL2IcGUpoGsLPCk8g=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">As for the non-food aspect, I wasn’t comfortable with how utensils were simply laid out on the table with no napkins, rests, etc. I mean, I normally wouldn’t mind—I would eat that fucking oyster napoleones even if it has soil in it, you know—but today’s times call for some mindfulness about these little details, especially from a restaurant of this caliber. In addition, I found the music too loud (oh my God, a grumpy Tito?) that it was challenging to hear the server explain the dishes. Finally, I thought that the vibe lacked some warmth and excitement. I don't know if it was just me (or you know, the masks). Pandemic fatigue, perhaps?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">But hey, another spoonful of the Uni Arroz Caldo would probably obliterate those points for improvement. Maybe.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcvUsbJKSqzqIlgH7SFPuHTAt9QnTgD0JeHMaavO4KYnnX6OM3VhAqE3EXSUfCggXmU0QC6L0qi8QN9QPOfP_K8zCRYjdk0g1ORzcFhm0IkIuUOf797g-0nbb3FIRzqbu0vnsgv9gdYa5W_AhDmM62cHTWy8XCclecxCreWM0bPycRgvzOiw=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="hapag mnl review" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcvUsbJKSqzqIlgH7SFPuHTAt9QnTgD0JeHMaavO4KYnnX6OM3VhAqE3EXSUfCggXmU0QC6L0qi8QN9QPOfP_K8zCRYjdk0g1ORzcFhm0IkIuUOf797g-0nbb3FIRzqbu0vnsgv9gdYa5W_AhDmM62cHTWy8XCclecxCreWM0bPycRgvzOiw=s16000" title="hapag mnl review" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span>The desserts at Hapag were stellar. Left: black banana ice cream with Auro chocolate nibs, Benguet coffee oil, meringue, and banana streusel; right: chocolate and Chocnut cremeaux with cacao soil and sea salt chocolate barquillos. <b>I would be happy to be served these desserts TWICE.</b></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">So did Hapag elevate Filipino food to fine dining level? Yes, and more. It did not only reinterpret the local dishes into fancy configurations with its thoughtful menu but also made sure that with each bite, you are transported back into a happy dining table—a <i>hapag</i>—to a special meal that you had years, months, or days ago with your loved ones. And that is the very essence of food, right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">~*~</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><b>Hapag</b></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Katipunan Ext, 201 Katipunan Ave., Project 4, Quezon City</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>+63947.560.1853</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i>Wed - Sun | 5PM - 10PM (may vary due to COVID-19 restrictions)</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><i><a href="https://hapagmnl.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="http://www.instagram.com/hapag.mnl/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have you been to Hapag? 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Pepe Samsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591689700745221369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14922592.post-173066759929089452022-01-08T15:36:00.007+08:002022-01-08T15:43:14.127+08:00Recipe: Turkey Leg Inasal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho8uuC6n4_TDbVVQIl-VykkBs0OThHN1SUESZM1Za7X7LKQ2QIa7fdTRvma0CoAaCgx7nMidlVisAHHLaKzx7a2u7u3Qv95Q_l0E2hqpa1ZK7M8b2nffKSdjhHhrqFIf1ZpPpWYGv7wZwVPY3epvKtrfgu5uOMt-yld12aX7JkhbojMt0-7w=s1500" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEho8uuC6n4_TDbVVQIl-VykkBs0OThHN1SUESZM1Za7X7LKQ2QIa7fdTRvma0CoAaCgx7nMidlVisAHHLaKzx7a2u7u3Qv95Q_l0E2hqpa1ZK7M8b2nffKSdjhHhrqFIf1ZpPpWYGv7wZwVPY3epvKtrfgu5uOMt-yld12aX7JkhbojMt0-7w=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" width="675" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: large;">My first taste of barbecued turkey legs was in Texas, where "everything is bigger". We were at the Six Flags theme park: I remember holding a humongous leg that's almost as big as my face, and gnawing at it like a caveman. It was so big that I couldn't finish it, I ended up bringing it to the rodeo after our amazing day at the theme park. It was the best! Ugh, great times.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">I just had to relive that moment... but Filipino-style. So when <b>US Poutry</b> challenged me to create a dish using US turkey, I instantly knew what I wanted to make: <b>Turkey Leg Inasal</b>. Yes, our famous and well-loved chicken dish, but in gigantic form.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXOJ-id7d471L2D5MJdEkAbCEEFb_JNHGHVgDLfdXPdWXSBpCoPIimOiZsxIX_CoMsfsslh44KlMIlpSR_d0MiEvWOKJSrbZZJfjNpRBLDt2MEr5lUnIaQJb7EVwnHLwgoBtcBvDTF44X-jQgQqJp5F9nMLmLBvEsq4fPMgm0okbdwuOAoCg=s899" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXOJ-id7d471L2D5MJdEkAbCEEFb_JNHGHVgDLfdXPdWXSBpCoPIimOiZsxIX_CoMsfsslh44KlMIlpSR_d0MiEvWOKJSrbZZJfjNpRBLDt2MEr5lUnIaQJb7EVwnHLwgoBtcBvDTF44X-jQgQqJp5F9nMLmLBvEsq4fPMgm0okbdwuOAoCg=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">These delicious turkey legs are big enough to feed four, thus I served it boodle-style. You don't need a special occasion or to roast up a whole bird to enjoy turkey. Trust me, you have to try this!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm1Gvw23MWCELW9nw5w2IYLpwWyP4ydZHMJ4YC0uujRDVyGOxk6QSwS1gOvcFxjuq-9XqT0hFZCPuX1ItkfDVUPDNNs-tox6j-pIrKo4S0g6JPC6kop4jRkNsfz_9KdrXp-mIVEhxE__BNKqYngG4gCAt-Qt7fh4TLlXvwqwr6qADdefaQAw=s982" style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: medium; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhm1Gvw23MWCELW9nw5w2IYLpwWyP4ydZHMJ4YC0uujRDVyGOxk6QSwS1gOvcFxjuq-9XqT0hFZCPuX1ItkfDVUPDNNs-tox6j-pIrKo4S0g6JPC6kop4jRkNsfz_9KdrXp-mIVEhxE__BNKqYngG4gCAt-Qt7fh4TLlXvwqwr6qADdefaQAw=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" /></a><span style="font-size: 15px;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Turkey Leg Inasal</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0SyC-nZ3giCmhRXQNPwXoqc39kXdJbCHi4JPW8S9upmhjF0aklSAOVFj9sqL7eeZQMaBodAgUYKU_KHrjk8A_Nn0l2CPGC_voxdg9nVsvhsbXsnaf19pf7r9qCjDx6zFX1MwFMCs8u4PW8eWNN8iRrXDKGMM3yokqRRCGQxEU375xjehVng=s899" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="899" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0SyC-nZ3giCmhRXQNPwXoqc39kXdJbCHi4JPW8S9upmhjF0aklSAOVFj9sqL7eeZQMaBodAgUYKU_KHrjk8A_Nn0l2CPGC_voxdg9nVsvhsbXsnaf19pf7r9qCjDx6zFX1MwFMCs8u4PW8eWNN8iRrXDKGMM3yokqRRCGQxEU375xjehVng=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Prep time: 10 minutes (plus overnight marinade)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Cooking time: 45 - 60 minutes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Servings: 3 - 4 </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Ingredients:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">2 US turkey legs</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPPkNYayeaCnILDEUig0FKgsn7vbevaq7HJS9VdoTXIoB7bynju75Et8eOlugn_GpSn9Z3pPgyEp-zYZ2NsyFfy8WtTxgSMCFh_83SaNTEIKCNIx6YNfpxrQkSzktgOfhksBsfWZ2Sedp8eNWBA0xv6DjEos4dOb5jYGXLlltk-pPkuBcNBw=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPPkNYayeaCnILDEUig0FKgsn7vbevaq7HJS9VdoTXIoB7bynju75Et8eOlugn_GpSn9Z3pPgyEp-zYZ2NsyFfy8WtTxgSMCFh_83SaNTEIKCNIx6YNfpxrQkSzktgOfhksBsfWZ2Sedp8eNWBA0xv6DjEos4dOb5jYGXLlltk-pPkuBcNBw=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 15px;">Marinade: </span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">6 cloves garlic, minced</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">2 tbsp ginger, minced</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4 stalks lemongrass, chopped</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">3/4 cup sugarcane vinegar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1-2 tbsp salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">0.5 tbsp black pepper, cracked</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4 tbsp brown sugar</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">juice of 1 lime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 15px;">Annatto Oil:</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4 tbsp annatto seeds</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1/2 cup cooking oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 15px;">Basting Mixture:</span></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4 tbsp butter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">3 tbsp annatto oil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">pinch of salt</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">juice of 1/2 lime</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Instructions:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtZMIJE8nk9K3k3GagmT4q6zZJ9iHwwvKMOBuA4TZtlGq4T2Zl2SXOebFDUAotA6d62KX8-rqe45dTYv8mAFBYy81NPo5BFsx886vUeK4-UdV2iZp0kGMubidCwe55OozU8l2Rmn2ncDCfyxPg6_Xx83TykaRYD2RA6k90_BjYpOoCqE5LQA=s899" style="clear: left; 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Place turkey legs and marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and leave in the fridge overnight to let the turkey absorb all the flavors.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">2. Prepare the annatto oil prior to grilling: in a pan, simply heat oil and annatto seeds for 2 minutes, until the oil has turned red. Set aside.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">3. Prepare the basting mixture: melt butter in the same pan (low heat) and transfer to a bowl. Mix in annatto oil, lime juice, and salt.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">4. Heat up some coals and maintain a medium-low fire. Once ready, grill the turkey legs, making sure to keep an eye on them and flipping every 5-10 minutes. Brush with basting mixture every so often. Grill until tender and fully cooked, about 45 - 60 minutes, depending on the size of your turkey.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">5. Serve with rice and condiments such as <i>sukang sinamak</i>, chili vinegar, <i>toyo-mansi</i>, and <i>atsara</i>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNwk1HmZ3m5u5zYYBa-E092qWiRWmpJg7jCDZZlC0YO95t1Mp50llrzezvHnz-Yd-mUvzd6VlvscfbmueOSpYf0WuBXWTANQNM3tqex3lHpJfWNIWqS4VxutpQkmXMFCAhtaott1lmYbJSXs4sG1p3zqz_ZlQxRI3HPiHbOnUPRSM8eZqDPA=s675" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNwk1HmZ3m5u5zYYBa-E092qWiRWmpJg7jCDZZlC0YO95t1Mp50llrzezvHnz-Yd-mUvzd6VlvscfbmueOSpYf0WuBXWTANQNM3tqex3lHpJfWNIWqS4VxutpQkmXMFCAhtaott1lmYbJSXs4sG1p3zqz_ZlQxRI3HPiHbOnUPRSM8eZqDPA=s16000" title="Turkey Leg Inasal Recipe" /></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-size: 15px;">Follow <a href="instagram.com/usapeecphl " target="_blank">@usapeecphl on Instagram</a> to know more about what they do and were to buy U.S. poultry in Manila. Special thanks to <a href="http://instagram.com/afcphils" target="_blank">@afcphils</a> for the whole U.S. Turkey!</span></i></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span face="'Gudea', sans-serif" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Do you like turkey? What do you think of this turkey inasal recipe?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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