So I’m not yet done with my food trip in Davao City last February 2023 so the posts still continue…please bear with me 🙂

When I heard and read the word “Kalderobo”, the initial idea I had in mind was the red sauced beef Kaldereta with a hint of Adobo. I really love these two dishes and was excited to try the infusion of their unique flavors. Yes I pictured it like Kaldereta but there’s a sweetness, vinegar-sour taste and garlicky flavor like Adobo.

Fastforward to February, I finally had a chance to visit Rekado Restaurant, which I think introduced this dish. Unfortunately, I’m not quite happy even though it’s one of their signature dishes and own version of Adobo. Hubby said the same.

Why?

Here it goes… The dish is more on a tomato-based sauce. Adobo is almost dry to my liking but this dish is a bit soupy and on the sweet side. No vinegar taste or garlicky flavor. But the beef is so tender that it almost melts in my mouth – high five to that. The serving is small so if a couple only ordered Kalderobo, you’re not gonna fill your hunger. One order is PhP 400.00.

Here are the other orders hubby and I had and surprisingly, it made out visit to Rekado (out-of-our-way) worthy.

We had the Crispy Tokwa’t Tenga for PhP 330.00 per small order. I think they are more on the small-to-medium sized servings. The pig’s ears were cut into strips, coated then deep fried to make it crispy – same with Tofu. Adding to the flavor was the side dish that went with it – the burong mangga. Its sourness made the tokwa’t tenga stand out in your taste buds.

Another dish that I love was the grilled Norweigan Mussels. We spent PhP 510.00 on one order. Remember I had an almost similar order (bakes scallops) from Marina Tuna on my other post that’s cheaper but won’t try again? This is how I liked it. Oozing with cheese and toasty or burned flavor.

I don’t want to rate the restaurants I tried because I have high respect and appreciation to the team especially to those inside the kitchen that make and serve foods for people like us who love to eat. Will I try it again when I go to Davao in the future, the answer is YES because I still want to their their other dishes.

If you’re visiting Rekado’s in Davao City, make sure you alot around atleast PhP1,000.00. Check their menu below (last February 2023):