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Weekend Food Stops in Pampanga: Worth Every Detour

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Leave a comment

Whenever we drive from Nueva Ecija to Manila for work, we try to make the most of the trip—especially when it comes to food. If we have a couple of extra hours, we make it a point to explore eateries slightly off our usual route, guided by online reviews and a bit of curiosity. Pampanga, being a food haven, never disappoints. Over three weekends, we discovered some spots worth sharing.

1. Krishna’s Place Indian Restaurant – Indian Cravings Satisfied

Tucked along a curved street near the red-light district of Angeles City, Krishna’s Place may not look like much from the outside—a simple two-story building that’s easy to miss. But don’t let appearances fool you. This Indian restaurant serves satisfying dishes that are big on flavor without breaking the bank.

It was raining when we arrived, and the place was quiet post-lunch, so we had the ground floor to ourselves.

We started with our go-to Indian appetizer: Vegetable Samosa (₱90 for 2 pcs)—generously sized and packed with curried potatoes and greens. It came with two sauces: a spicy red one and a mild green sauce. But even without dips, the samosa was flavorful on its own.

One order of Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) at ₱90

Next up was Pani Puri (₱150 for 10 pcs)—crispy shells filled with spiced potatoes and tamarind sauce. The flavor felt a little mild compared to the samosa, but still enjoyable.

1 order of Pani Puri at ₱150 (10 pieces)

We also had Butter Chicken (₱350) and Beef Masala (₱390)—both rich in taste and distinct in flavor. The sauces were well-balanced and didn’t just rely on spice for flavor. For the price, the portions and quality were impressive.

Beef Masala for only ₱390 — Beef Masala (₱390)

Overall, Krishna’s Place is a must-try if you’re in the mood for Indian food at affordable prices.

Empty plates at Krishna's Place Indian Restaurant — Empty plates at Krishna’s Place Indian Restaurant

2. Sisig ni Edwin sa Dau – Viral and Worth It

On our way back to Nueva Ecija, we made a quick stop at Sisig ni Edwin sa Dau, a roadside eatery that constantly pops up on social media. The place is located along the highway and doesn’t have dedicated parking, but since we came around 2–3 PM, we found a spot easily.

We ordered Pork Sisig (₱150) and Grilled Liempo (₱150). The sisig was a standout—crispy, flavorful, and served in a generous portion. Definitely lives up to the online hype. It was served on a sizzling plate so it’s hot upon serving.

The liempo was a bit salty, but it had more meat than fat, which we liked. Their sawsawan (calamansi, soy sauce, and chili) added a nice kick.

Grilled Pork Liempo on Banana Leaf (₱150)

Generous ingredients of dipping sauce: calamansi, soy sauce, vinegar, chilis

Simple, tasty, and budget-friendly—perfect for travelers looking for a quick, satisfying meal.

3. Dwaeji Galbi Restaurant – Korean Comfort Food for Sharing

Another place we tried was Dwaeji Galbi Restaurant, a Korean spot with plenty of parking (good for 8+ cars), making it easy for groups or families to stop by. The photo below did not capture the wide parking spaces.

We came here specifically for their Jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) but ended up ordering a ₱1,000 set menu that included:

Jajangmyeon, Gunmandu (5 pcs fried dumplings) , Tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) and Haemul Jjampong (spicy seafood noodle soup). The portions were huge—definitely good for 3–4 people.

The Jajangmyeon was delicious. The sauce was rich, slightly sweet, and had bits of corn. The noodles were chewy and springy—possibly homemade—and really made the dish stand out.

The Tangsuyuk was just okay—fried pork coated in flour, not very crispy, meat is a bit difficult to chew, and the sauce was average.

Same with the Gunmandu, which didn’t leave much of an impression. Fortunately their side dishes are good.

Side dishes / Banchan: Fishcake, kimchi,  Danmuji or yellow pickled radish and Cucumber Kimchi — Side dishes / Banchan: Fishcake, kimchi,
Danmuji or yellow pickled radish and Cucumber Kimchi

The Haemul Jjampong had a flavorful, spicy broth (more manageable for me than for my husband) and came with a decent mix of shrimp, mussels, small crabs and squid. Again, the noodles here were the highlight—firm, chewy, and comforting.

Note: The restaurant only has two comfort rooms – 1 for men and 1 for women, so it might get crowded during peak hours. But with large serving sizes and good food, it’s a solid choice for groups or anyone craving Korean noodles.

Final Thoughts

These weekend food stops made our regular drives more exciting and delicious. From Indian comfort food and viral sisig to Korean noodle favorites, Pampanga continues to surprise with its range of culinary gems.

These places may not be fancy, but they offer real, satisfying food at reasonable prices. If you’re passing through and have time for a quick detour, these spots are definitely worth checking out. Whether you’re craving bold spices, grilled Pinoy favorites, or Korean noodles—Pampanga has something tasty waiting for you.

A Return to Comfort Food: Charlie Wanton Special in Mandaluyong City

May 17, 2025August 2, 2025Leave a comment

We just can’t get enough of Chinese food—our cravings brought us from the streets of Binondo all the way to Mandaluyong for a visit to Charlie Wanton Special. It’s a spot we’ve dined at many times before, and clearly, we’re not the only ones who keep coming back. Located just a few blocks from José Rizal University, Charlie’s has become a go-to for many, which makes finding a seat (and a parking spot!) more of a challenge these days.

Luckily, on this visit, just when we thought we’d have to skip dinner again due to the full house and tight parking, a staff member pointed us to their newly opened gated parking across the street—just past the nearby car wash. A small win that turned our night around.

Additional parking slots for Charlie Wanton Customers

Inside the extended parking slot of Charlie Wanton Customers

Once seated, we quickly ordered our favorites: the Beef Wanton Mami Special is always a must. The broth is rich and comforting, perfect for when you’re hungry and craving something warm. They even serve it with two extra bowls of soup, making the meal even more satisfying.

Closer look to Beef Wanton Mami + Soup — Beef Wanton Mami + Soup

We also tried their Green Chicken Curry Rice Bowl, which looked promising and came in a big, shareable serving. While it had generous toppings and came out piping hot (we had to poke holes in the rice just to release the steam!), I found the flavor a bit mild for my taste. A little more spice—or maybe a few green chilies—could’ve given it that curry kick I was looking for. I ended up bringing it home and tweaking it a bit.

We originally wanted the Tofu with Lechon, but by 7:30 PM on a Sunday, it was already sold out. As a backup, we went for the Fried Pinsec—crispy little bites of minced pork wrapped in wonton skin and deep fried to perfection. We didn’t even need the dipping sauce; it was that flavorful. My husband almost polished off the whole plate!

Here’s the pricelist of our orders:

Chicken Curry Rice (₱285) – big portion, but again, mild on spice.
Beef Wanton Mami Special (₱350) – still a winner.
Tofu with Lechon (₱350) – when available, a must-try!
Fried Pinsec (₱300) – our unexpected favorite
Asado Siopao (₱95) and Bola-Bola Siopao Special (₱130)

Both siopaos are massive and delicious. The asado had just the right balance of dough and filling, not too sweet. The bola-bola, with its thick meat filling and salted egg, was still delicious the next day, reheated on top of rice in the rice cooker.

Overall, our return to Charlie’s Wanton reminded us why we keep coming back. The food is comforting, the servings generous, and the experience always satisfying—even if you have to circle the block a few times for parking.

Plan your orders ahead with this menu copies:

Quick Bites at Ongpin St., Binondo Manila

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We kicked off our Binondo food trip bright and early, leaving Mandaluyong at 5:30 AM to make sure we arrived before the streets got too crowded. By 6:30 AM, we were standing in front of the historic Binondo Church, its centuries-old façade glowing softly under the morning light.

Our first stop was Chuan Kee Turu-Turo, a well-loved eatery known for its classic Chinese-Filipino dishes. Unfortunately, it wouldn’t open until 7 AM, so we returned to the church and joined the peaceful rosary prayer, taking in the quiet serenity before our food adventure began.

As soon as Chuan Kee opened, we hurried back to find early diners already. We ordered their Kikiam, Soup No. 5, and Chicken with Cucumber Xiao Long Bao (the green one). The kikiam came with s few slices of pickled radish and a sweet, slightly sticky sauce, but tasted fine even without it.

The Xiao Long Bao was an unexpected treat. Despite the “cucumber” in its name, it had no overpowering cucumber taste, just a light, healthy balance of flavors. The dough has the right thickness, complementing the savory chicken filling. I eagerly took a sip of the rich, steamy broth inside—only to burn my tongue! But it was worth it.

10 pieces per order of Xiao Long Bao (ate 1 already)

Chicken with Cucumber Xiao Long Bao at ₱240

Finally, the Soup No. 5, a dish infamous for its supposed aphrodisiac properties, had a deep, rich flavor that I preferred over the one served at Café Mezzanine upstairs. There are chunks of beef also though it’s on the pricey side for a small bowl (₱400). Until now I’m still wondering who named and what is the idea behind calling it Soup Number 5.

Here are other dishes you can order at Chuan Kee Fast Food.

Chuan Kee Turu-turo Menu 2 — Chuan Kee Turu-turo Soup Dimsum Dish Menu

From there, we walked toward Wong Kei, a small stall made noticeable by the piles of nearly dried sugarcane stacked beside it. The fresh sugarcane juice (₱100) was a bit pricey but refreshingly sweet with their clever marketing touch—a sticker that read “I Love Wong Kei” on the straw.

Along with our drinks, we ordered a variety of grilled barbecues: Rice Cake, Tofu, Sausage, and Veggie Balls (₱50 per stick). The tofu and veggie balls stood out the most, their soft, while the rice cake has a slightly chewy texture resembling tikoy. The sausage, however, was surprisingly bland—good thing the sauce and seasoning saved it, I mean all of it!

Wong Kei Barbecues: Rice Cake, Tofu, Sausage, Veggie Balls (₱200)

A short walk along Ongpin Street led us to the famous Lord Stow’s Bakery, its inviting aroma of freshly baked pastries drawn us in. A foreigner was filming a vlog about their egg tarts as we entered, adding to the store’s bustling charm. It’s a small eatery with a few chairs serving coffee, pasta and more. We got a box of six egg tarts (₱320) and upon our first bite, I understood the hype. The flaky crust gave way to a smooth, creamy custard that was perfectly balanced—not too sweet with enough softness. If I weren’t trying to cut down on sugar, I could have easily devoured the whole box!

To Go: Lord Stow’s Bakery 6 pieces Egg Tart (₱320)

Nearby, we made a stop at Shanghai Fried Siopao Shop, a no-frills stall selling at ₱35 per piece of fried siopao. The size is slightly small (similar to what we buy at 7-11 Convenience Store) that looked liked it was steamed first then pan-fried at the bottom. It had a mix of pork and chicken filling on my taste, with bits of fresh onions that added a natural sweetness. It didn’t come with sauce but it wasn’t dry either. Still, I wished I had something to drizzle over it.

We also grabbed a plain Bichu (₱35), a large, deep-fried treat that had a light hint of saltiness but wasn’t greasy even when consumed after hours of our trip to Nueva Ecija. It turned slightly soggy, but it was still delicious.

Other food items you can buy at Shanghai Fried Sioapo Shop was siomai, buchi, hopia and more.

We then passed by Oishiekun Chinese Bites, where we couldn’t resist trying their Milky Bichu (₱70)—yes, another Bichu, but this one was coated in sweet milk powder, just like the ones in 90’s ice scrambles! Though it was smaller than the plain Bichu, it was still big enough to share, and they even cut it into bite-sized pieces and provided sticks to keep our hands clean. Hours later, it had gone a bit stale, but the sweet, milky flavor still held up.

Oishiekun Chinese Bites Milky Bichu pack — Oishiekun Chinese Bites: Milky Bichu pack

Other Chinese Snacks are sold in this store so check out the menu below.

While wandering through the narrow Carvajal Street, we stumbled upon Lian Niang Restaurant, a hidden gem tucked away in an alley. We decided to try their Pan-Fried Dumplings (₱200) and Beef Noodles (₱250). The dumplings were fantastic—crispy on the bottom yet soft and juicy inside, almost like a pan-fried xiao long bao. However, after waiting over 30 minutes for the beef noodles, we found out our order was never placed! In hindsight, it was a blessing since we were already too full to enjoy it.

Lao Niang Restaurant’s Takeout/Takeaway Menu

8 pieces Lao Niang Restaurant’s Pan Fried Dumpling (₱200)

Just a few steps away, we tried the famous Puo Hing Fresh Lumpia, but it wasn’t for me. It had sugar granules in the filling making it too sweet, and lacked garlic, which I usually love in fresh lumpia. I still prefer Aboy’s Fresh Lumpia from SM Megamall.

Our final stop was Mixue Ice Cream Shop on Dasmariñas Street, a random discovery while searching for something to quench our thirst. The store had cute snowman (Snow King) products displayed and I regret not trying their ice cream. Instead, we ordered a Peach Earl Grey Tea, which had just the right amount of sweetness with fruit bits—a refreshing way to end our food crawl.

Looking back, we barely scratched the surface of what Chinatown has to offer. There’s still so much to try, so I guess another Binondo food trip is definitely in order!

Entoy’s Bakasihan in Lapu-Lapu City

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Eel or Bakasi in Cebuano, is a local delicacy found in some parts of Cebu. Since eel dishes are quite expensive in Japanese restaurants, especially in Metro Manila, we made sure to include it in our food trip when we visited Cebu. The best place to try it? Entoy’s Bakasihan—the most talked-about eatery serving Bakasi.

Entoy's Bakasihan at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — ^{Entoy’s Bakasihan at Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu}

Getting there wasn’t easy. If you’re driving a car, the narrow streets and parked vehicles on both sides make it difficult to pass through. Fortunately, we rented a motorcycle, which made the trip more convenient.

Entoy’s Bakasihan is a simple carinderia with a variety of seafood dishes. It’s located by the sea, offering a nice view but also a very hot atmosphere. As expected, we ordered two bottles of soda right away to cool down before our meal.

Entoy's Bakasihan food varieties — ^{Entoy’s Bakasihan offered dishes}

For our main dishes, we ordered deep-fried eel and kilawin (raw eel in vinegar). We also added gusô (sea moss) with tomatoes and onions, plus adobong octopus.

Fried Eel, Kilawing Eel, corn and regular rice, sea moss — ^{Fried Eel, Kilawin, sea moss, corn and regular rice}

When the food arrived, we excitedly dug in. The adobong octopus and kilawin were both rubbery and tough to chew—not exactly impressive. The vinegar used in Kilawin didn’t have enough acidity or saltiness, so it didn’t taste right to me. The adobo, on the other hand, had a slightly burnt flavor, which made it a bit bitter for my taste.

The gusô, on the other hand, was light, fresh, and enjoyable. Maybe more onions will add more sweetness and tanginess.

And the star of the meal? The deep-fried EEL. It was crispy, well-seasoned with just salt, and so good that we finished every single piece even without dipping sauce.

All the drinks available were Pepsi products, and while the prices weren’t cheap for a carinderia, they were much more affordable compared to eel dishes in Manila. Our total bill came to a little over ₱500, including drinks.

To end the meal, we grabbed a cone of mango ice cream from Manong Sorbetero, who was waiting outside with his cart. It was a simple yet satisfying way to wrap up our Bakasi experience.

Dirty Ice Cream Mango Flavor — ^{Dirty Ice Cream (Mango Flavor)}

Overall, Entoy’s Bakasihan offered a unique taste of Cebu’s local cuisine. While not every dish stood out, the deep-fried eel was definitely worth trying. It was a fun food adventure that I’m glad we didn’t miss!

More Tables and Chairs at Entoy's Bakasihan with customers — ^{Entoy’s Bakasihan Eatery Space}

Random Eats around Davao City

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When I said random eats, it literally means not part of my list – saw it then decided to try.

I’m gonna start with the black ice cream. I know this is no longer unusual to many places in the Philippines, I bet most provinces have their own version of it but it’s my first time trying the black or charcoal flavored ice cream. It costs PhP30.00 on a cone. We had an early flight and since the hotel’s check-in time is around 2:00pm, we decided to stroll and stay at the People’s Park. I think it’s almost 10AM when Manong Ice Cream was there. The taste was more like cheese flavor with a hint of charcoal – I liked it. I also wanted to try the Durian flavor but wasn’o’t brave enough.

We tried the night market along Roxas Street on a weekend and loved their Flavore-filled Buchis. The choices are endless – from Chocolate, Nutella, Matcha, Strawberry, Blueberry, Cheese, Cream Cheese and the list goes on. You name it and they have it -almost. Per piece is worth PhP 5.00 so it’s a good buy. I tried buying the frozen ones so I can bring it back to Manila because my nieces love Buchi but did not succeed. The supplier’s location is far from the hotel we’re staying at.

So before the night Market visit, Hubby and I need to find Dod’s Ihaw-Ihaw – the one featured in “Biyahe ni Drew” because as per Drew, the Tuna meat is grilled to perfection – not dry and salty. We succeeded on finding it but not fortunate enough to try it. They were closed when we visited and advised us to just try the Night Market. We walked from our hotel to this place, like we had 5k steps atleast. Not sure if they are still serving their patrons or not because the place was empty.

Dod's Ihaw Ihaw Place Davao — Dod’s Ihaw-Ihaw Place

Fast forward, we bumped into the Tuna Choice Place – it’s more of a karinderya. You choose the Tuna Panga for example and they will weigh and grill it. We had Tuna Panga and Sizzling Tuna’s Eggs.

For the Tuna Panga, there’s an uncooked side of the Panga but overall not dry. Very common taste in all grilled pangas I tried outside Davao City. The surprising taste of Sizzling Tuna Eggs was really good. The butter flavor complements the bitter taste of the eggs so you won’t really taste the bitter side of the dish. It’s sweet and garlicky flavor, I even poured the sauce on my rice. I forgot how much we spent on these two dishes but I think if I remembered it correctly, the Panga was like PhP680.00 while the Sizzling Tuna Eggs was around PhP 200.00+.

Grilled Tuna Panga and Sizzling Tuna Eggs

Here is the menu price of Tuna Choice Place. This is near the night market along Roxas Street.

Tuna Choice Place Menu — Tuna Choice Place’s Menu

Last but not the least was the Singaporean hot chocolate drink. It’s so sweet that I’m unable to finish the cup and just requested to “takeaway”. I worked in Singapore for about 6 months on 2010 and sorry but this is not how it tasted. For the record, it’s good like you’re drinking a hot condensed milk with a dash of chocolate taste but I was expecting brownish milk chocolate drink. Though my photo won’t justify that it’s a bit whitish. My bad, I didn’t ask if it’s white or milk chocolate and the cashier didn’t mention what it’s gonna be. So there’s a communication gap in there. The price I think ranges from PhP 120.00+.

Hot white chocolate drink — Hot Chocolate Milk

A piece of advice when you’re visiting Davao from outside Mindanao – rent a car if you know how to drive to maximize your time and visit tourist spots since these are not located on the same area. We’re able to do this on our 3rd day because riding a taxi from point to point is really expensive. 🙂

Rekado’s Kalderobo of Davao City

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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.

Crispy tenga ng baboy and tokwat with burong mangga — Crispy Tokwa’t Tenga

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.

Grilled Noweigan Mussels — Grilled Norweigan Mussels (with Mayo & Cheese)

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):

Luz Inihaw Kinilaw Place

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Imagine eating a Tuna Kinilaw with only four ingredients – Tuna Meat, radish, onion and just Calamansi, sans vinegar, cucumber and salt. Sounds bland right? What if I tell you that it’s one of the best kilawin I ever tasted?

Luz Inihaw Kinilaw Eatery is located in Davao City only has these ingredients and it really tasted good because of the fresh Tuna Meat. Using radish is new to me because tuna kilawin usually has cucumber in it. I believe it’s not just hype which I thought at first but after trying it out, I assure you you won’t regret it.

They only serve two kinds of dishes – Tuna Kinilaw and inihaw (grilled) of different sorts. Luz Inihaw Kinilaw Place price range may be on the expensive side for locals because one order or Tuna Kinilaw in a small saucer (platito) is PhP200 pesos (two hundred pesos) but I think it’s worth the taste. It may not be the best Tuna Kilawin yet because I haven’t gone to other places in the Philippines that serve this same dish but it’s one of my top favorites so far. It’s so plain and simple but will definitely stay in your memory.

We also tried their Inihaw na Bagaybay (grilled Tuna’s sperm sac) which is my first time. It has toasty taste on the outside but soft inside. Like half-cooked inside because it’s so soft and mushy. The soy sauce with calamansi and siling labuyo makes it perfect. It costed us PhP350 pesos (three hundred and fifty pesos) so yeah a bit steep or on the expensive side.

Grilled Fish's Sperm Sac — Inihaw na Bagaybay

Our orders came with two free Tuna Soup – it’s like sabaw ng nilaga (stew) but instead of pork or beef, they used Tuna Meat. It didn’t smell fishy (malansa) at all and it’s good on my palate. You can taste the tuna but on a positive note with some green onion leaves. I’m not sure how to describe it but the taste is refreshing and not salty at all.

I wish we were able to try other grilled dishes but we’re still full that time so we didn’t order rice and just a bottle of softdrinks makes the ending so sweet.

If you happen to visit Davao City, try this place and I guarantee that you will enjoy what they offer. They have big parking space behind the eatery so it won’t be a hassle if you bring your car. It’s along the highway of Salmonan Quezon Blvd, Poblacion District, Davao City, Davao del Sur. They are close on Sundays but you can dine in as early as 7am from Mondays to Saturdays. It’s not air-conditioned but ceiling fans are plenty so it won’t be a problem during summer, I guess. It’s a typical eatery or karinderya so don’t expect much of the place but food is what you’ll come for, right?

Bulca Chong of Davao City

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Alot of you may have read from different food blogs, heard and watched from shows about Bulca Chong in Davao City. A soup dish that uses Carabao Meat but unlike the Bulalong Baka from Luzon, no vegetable is used – just a plain and simple soup dish.

Bulca Chong is the name of the food establishment that only sells two dishes – Kinilaw and Bulalong Kalabaw. The store is situated in 18 General Luna St, Poblacion District, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur just a walking distance from the ApoView Hotel (where we stayed) so it’s in the heart of the City. The place has two main structure, the open space where we ate and the air-conditioned one.

Hubby and I ordered one bowl because we just had our heavy breakfast from the hotel so just this soup with no rice is enough for the taste test. It costs around PhP165 (one hundred sixty five pesos) for a bowl order (February 2023 Price). It’s not good for sharing though and you need rice to fill in your hunger. One order comes with a small bowl of soup (sabaw) – same broth with Bulca Chong, calamansi and chili pepper (siling labuyo).

The verdict – it has distinct taste that’s far from Bulalong Baka. You can taste the ginger on the broth and the meat is so tender that it almost melts in your mouth. And since ginger is already spicy on its own, you can opt not to have chili peppers.

Will we recommend it? Definitely. Is it worth the price? Well for me it’s expensive given the small portion of serving but hubby said it’s worth the price compared to other dishes that you pay little with no distinct taste.

Eventhough it’s lunch time, the open-air space is packed with patrons savoring the hot soup on a humid morning with a bottle or two of softdrink or water.

It’s my first time to come across a unique and satisfying taste of carabao meat soup so yeah, it’s worth the experience.

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