FOODIE – Page 2 – Travel + Lifestyle + Architecture Blog

DERMAX Laser Center and Skin Professional Opens in Davao City

Published on February 10, 2015May 18, 2015 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

Davao’s ‘skin health and care enthusiasts’ are excited in welcoming DERMAX Laser Center and DERMAX Skin Professional to our City.

Now, Davaoeños can get to experience the latest in skin care innovations through DERMAX Laser Center’s technology-focused treatment procedures. The center specializes treatment procedures such as anti-aging, skin whitening, tattoo removal, and their highly popular Diode laser hair removal service.

DERMAX Laser Center provides science-based skin care product line, the DERMAX Professional. DERMAX Professional products are formulated by award-winning chemist, DERMAX Laser Center Founder, Chairman and CEO Mr. Fred Reyes. He is the recipient of the 2008 Achievement Award conferred by the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, and the 2011 Outstanding Professional Award in Chemistry from the Professional Regulations Commission.

Among the center’s best are clinical-strength products such as SoGentle Gel Cleanser for your sensitive skin that is Sulfate-Free, Paraben-Free, and Fragrance-Free; NanoWhite Night Essence that helps even out discolorations on the face and neck; and Pink n’ Pout that creates youthful, smoother, fuller lips with lasting results though a combination of two multi-awarded and patent-pending innovations that add volume and improve the contour of the lips.

A Travel Essential : Dermax Professional UV Active Sunscreen Photo by Mr. Ian Garcia of M Magazine — A Travel Essential : Dermax Professional UV Active Sunscreen
Photo by Mr. Ian Garcia of M Magazine

UV Milk Anti-Aging Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++ has a milky touch formula and provides maximum UVA/UVB daily sun protection. UV Gel Water-Based Sunscreen SPF 30+ PA++ provides sun protection for oily, acne-prone and sensitive skin. Fragrance-free and non-comedogenic. And there’s the first of its kind, the sunscreen with “water-burst” technology where it is applied as lotion but will leave a cooling burst of moisture making your skin feeling fresh and moisturized. These are: UV Baby Water-Burst Sunscreen SPF 30+ PA++ that offers broad spectrum sun protection and is safe for kids and babies 6 months and older, and UV Active Water-Burst Sunscreen SPF 45+ PA+++ which is a water-resistant sunscreen perfect for those with active lifestyles.

DERMAX Laser Center held a press conference to launch its top-of-the-line clinic concept store in Seda Hotel, Davao City last February 7, 2015. Local media editors and reporters, as well as lifestyle and fashion Davao bloggers attended the press conference. Afterwards, DERMAX Laser Center opened its doors in Abreeza Mall where the ribbon-cutting ceremony and blessing was graced by representatives from the local government, Abreeza Mall management, and other VIP attendees. DERMAX Laser Center Abreeza marks the skin care company’s second branch in the country.

The Dermax Professional Team with Special Guests from Davao City Council. Photo by Dermax Laser Center — The Dermax Professional Team with Special Guests from Davao City Council.
Photo by Dermax Laser Center

Dermax Laser Center's Sleek Interiors, located at 3rd Floor, Abreeza Mall, DC. Photo by Dermax Laser Center — Dermax Laser Center’s Sleek Interiors, located at 3rd Floor, Abreeza Mall, DC.
Photo by Dermax Laser Center

DERMAX Laser Centers proudly carry an inviting modern and clinical interior that is clean, simple and well-lit. It has individual treatment rooms for utmost privacy, which our discriminating clientele require. Courteous and friendly front desk personnel receive clients at the reception area. Doctors are available daily for consultation and doctor’s services. Well-versed Skin Consultants who are all fully trained nurses have years of experience in providing the best service every client deserves.

To know more about DERMAX Laser Center and DERMAX Professional products, visit our branches at the Level 3, Abreeza Mall, Davao City and Level 3, Centrio Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. You may also contact us via email at info@dermaxpro.com or check out our website at www.uniqly.net/store/DERMAX.

With the Davao Bloggers' Society. Photo by Dermax Laser Center — With the Davao Bloggers’ Society at DERMAX Professional’s Launch last Feb. 7, 2015, at Seda Hotel, DC.
Photo by Dermax Laser Center

Contemporary Filipino Flavors of Cafe Tavera Restaurant

Published on January 1, 2015January 1, 2015 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Adding up to Davao City’s vast and growing options for food and dining, Cafe Tavera along Avancena Street is undoubtedly making waves as among the city’s most recent best. Launched 2013, the restaurant serves Filipino food with a contemporary twist; And not to mention a notable polished ambiance and great interiors, fit for intimate dining experience.

What I liked the most about Cafe Tavera is their wide range of Menu, from all sorts of live seafood to staple meat dishes, and they have quite a number of salad and appetizer choices, as well as vegetable dishes. Personally, I find Cafe Tavera a good option for Vegetarians, as well as non pork/red meat diners.

One thing I find unique with Cafe Tavera is on how they included Salted egg on Salads and special sauces , which I find very Filipino. Here are some of the restaurant’s best, which I personally loved and are worthy of a recommendation.

cafe tavera paco salad — **Paco Salad with green Mango and Salted Egg . Very Filipino ! A great alternative to the usual Ceasar Salad.**

cafe tavera langka — **Langka Bulad sa Gata. A staple Bisaya dish of green (young) jackfruit with Dried Fish chunks in Coconut milk sauce. Very Filipino**

Cafe Taveraa Prawn in Butter and Salted Egg Sauce — **Prawns in White Sauce of Butter, spices and Salted Egg , which I find the taste new and very interesting ! A Must try.**

cafe tavera singaporean crab — **Big Crabs in Chili Garlic Sauce. A House specialty**

cafe tavera Imbao — Cafe Tavera Imbao Soup ( A Type of Clam ) . This is among the best clam soup I tried ever. Unlike the usual Imbao soup, this has a bit of citrus-cy – lemon grass taste to it , which I find interesting. Another of Cafe Tavera’s contemporary twist.

Cafe Tavera Dragon Balls — **Dragonball ( Pork meat balls ) made to look cute and interesting . =)**

SAM_7042_Fotor — **Cafe Tavera Tropical Delight ! good for sharing**

Apart from walk – in dining area, Cafe Tavera Also boasts function Rooms to cater meetings and private gatherings. Get touch with the restaurant through the following channels,

Website : http://cafetavera.com/#home

Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/cafetavera

Contact Numbers : 0932-794-6669 , 082-221-3322

Address : Tavera Corner Avancena Street Davao City ( Back of Phoenix Gas Station, Torres Street. )

Price Range : Mid , fit for intimate dining and posh dates. Plus plus plus for the polished interiors and spacious parking.

SAM_7007 — **Cafe Tavera’s Cozy Interiors**

Fresh : P 345.00 Sumptuous Korean Buffet by Korea Town Restaurant (Davao)

Published on December 18, 2014December 18, 2014 by iamjosemanuel8 Comments

Finally , a full course Korean Buffet has just been launched by Korea Town Restaurant for all of Davao’s food enthusiasts. More than just unlimited Bulgogi, the buffet includes:

10 staple side dishes, unlimited serving of Kimbap ( Korean version of Maki), Kimchi soup, popular Korean street food like ddeokbokki (rice cake in spicy sauce) and Mandu (meat and vermicelli dumpling), 6-7 other popular korean meat dishes. All these for P 345.00.

Here are some of the snapshots I took to perk up your kimchi craving =)

korean food kimbap plate — Kimbap ( Korean version of Japanese Maki Roll ) The difference to Maki is that Kimbap usually has pickled vegetables in it. Kimbap is a popular street food in Korea.

korean town side dishes — The buffet includes 10 Staple Korean Side dishes. Korean food lovers are probably familiar with these on the picture =)

korean town plate 1 — My top fave viands served were Jaeyook Bokum / Stir fried pork and kimchi (the reddish one on the saucer) and the Yangnyeom Tongdak/ spicy Korean Fried chicken . =)

korean town bulgogi — Beef Bulgogi . A bit filipinized in my opinion, but still good =)

My top fave viands served were Jaeyook Bokum / Stir fried pork and the Yangnyeom Tongdak/ spicy Korean Fried chicken . =) Kimbap and Mandu dumplings were also good. Some dishes were adjusted to filipino taste (less spicy than I expected), but overall, the buffet set is hearty and very filling. The buffet does not include tabletop grilling , as the bulgogi dishes are pre cooked and served on warmers.

The place is modest, and the attendants are in nice traditional Korean dresses. The Korean owner is also accommodating and very much willing to chitchat and introduce her dishes . No service charge on top of the bill.

Overall the place is worthy of a recommendation =)

Serving buffet only every payday / 15th and 30th of the month , it is ideal to have a table reserved by calling 082.285.2882 . Korea Town Restaurant is located at Victoria Plaza Compound , JP Laurel Ave. , Bajada , DC.

Biyaheng Pinas : Stop-over Foodtrip in Ilo-ilo City

Published on December 13, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

For Davaoeno’s , landing on Ilo-ilo City Airport would most likely be the easy, yet practical entry point to any of the provinces in Panay , and most particularly to Caticlan(Boracay Island). There are still no direct commercial flights from Mindanao to Caticlan and vice versa, at the moment, connecting flights from Davao through Manila then Caticlan (Boracay Island) would be too expensive.

Charming and rich, Ilo-ilo is not just a monotonous city for a short stop over . Boasting its affluent Ilonggo history, as well as its abundance with oysters, shellfish and other seafood, I say this city is also worthy of a leisurely visit for a day or two.

On my most recent visit to Boracay, I had a bonus chance to spend an overnight in Ilo-ilo before leaving for Negros the following day. Tired and time restraint, I opted to skip the usual historic tour. But I made sure to check on this city’s food scene, which should never be missed ! Here are some of the food trips I had around Ilo-ilo 🙂

First Stop, Lapaz Batchoy from the Original Branch of Deco’s at Lapaz Public Market,which has been serving this staple Ilonggo tummy warmer prior to WW2. ( 1936, as told to me by the staff) . This Super Special Batchoy (with everything on it ) costs around 80 Pesos. Deco’s is among the chains of batchoy restaurants in Ilo-ilo. Other chains have more branches , but I like Deco’s more for its taste.

Inside La Paz Market stands another Ilonggo staple , the Madge Coffee Shop serving Native Brewed Coffee. Don’t expect frappe on this old timer, as they only serve their original brew.Passed from one generation to the next, this coffee house still serves the original coffee concoction since 1951. A Cup of native brewed coffee costs 25 pesos. This is also worth a try =)

While having coffee, its also nice to sample some delectable kakanins native to the Ilonggo province.

20141103_061402 — Suman with Bukayo Topping . This is an ilonggo twist on the Pinoy staple sticky rice delicacy by adding sweetened coconut (buko) fillet . I never had such as this before back in Davao.

20141103_061314 — Puto Gata, A Rice cake Delicacy. The maker used Coconut Milk instead of the usual milk. This is perfectly paired with Batchoy and Dinuguan ( pork blood stew )

The best part of my Ilo-ilo food trip was sampling their abundance on Oysters ! I dined at Samurai Restaurant, an affordable seafood and grill , very near to SM City. A Platter of Oyster , cooked in three ways ( Ginger-steamed , buttered , and Chili Garlic ). A Platter with 16 pcs only cost me 130 pesos ! Thats how cheap Oysters are in Ilo 2x.

20141103_123809 — Oyster Platter for only 130 pesos at Samurai Restaurant

SAM_6747 — Vegetables sauteed in Butter Garlic only costs 55 pesos . A Great Side dish.

I only had a few hours to roam around and sample Ilo-ilo’s fine tummy fillers , as such , the limited sharing. But definitely, Ilo-ilo is worth a re-visit. Even just for those delectable Steamed Oysters ! =)

__________000000___________

Transportation Ilo-ilo to Caticlan v.v.

Ilo-ilo to Caticlan (Boracay) and back is a smooth 6 hours by public “limited-stopped” bus. Ceres Bus line takes this route on vice versa, One departing bus every hour from 3 AM (first bus) to 6 PM ( last bus ) as of November 2014 , and costs around 350 Pesos per way , Air-conditioned .

Public Van transportation is also a usual option especially on night trips. But bus rides are recommended for safety .

Cheap Option to Stay in Ilo-ilo overnight

20141103_121328 — Fine Rock Hotel along Jalandoni St.

20141103_070549 — Fine Rock Hotel Promo rates as of Nov. 2014 . Rooms are Ok . just right for its price.

20141103_121657 — City Dorm , an0ther cheap option , just on the corner of Fine Rock Hotel . This one is probably the cheapest in the City. Dont expect much luxury

Sweet Holiday Cakes by Mix N’ Magic Cakes and Dessert Shop

Published on December 2, 2014December 2, 2014 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

Have yourself a sweet and merry get together this season with these heavenly specialties, heart-fully baked by Mix N, Magic Cakes and Dessert Shop. We made these cakes extra special, and perfect for the coming holidays =)

mix n magic ultimate chocolate 2 — **Extra special Chocolate cake layered with Chocolate coated Waffle sticks . This is definitely a sweet and chocolatey Christmas in every bite. Specialty Cakes are priced at around 600 to 750 pesos.**

mix n magic cupcakes — **Our Best Selling Cupcakes . Ferrero , Cream Cheese Carrot and Red Velvet ..**

mix n magic mango cake 2 — **Mango Cream Cake. a personal Favourite of mine by Mix and Magic .**

mix n magic mocha cake — **Our Classic Chilled Mocha Cake . Artful in every angle . Round Cakes start at 469.00 Pesos.**

mix n magic red velvet — **Cream coated Red Velvet Cake , also a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table =)**

mix n magic fererro cupcake — **Mix n Magic’s famous Ferrero Cup cakes . with Real ferrero Chocolate ball on top !**

For over 18 years, Mix N’ Magic is proud and has remained to be the best Cake and Dessert Shop in my hometown, General Santos City. Just mid of this year , Mix N’ Magic has re-launched its cake and dessert specialties here in Davao, with the opening of its newly renovated outlet in Gaisano Mall of Davao. The diner is located at the Lower Ground Floor , fronting Grocery Area.

mix n magic gmall 2_Fotor — **Mix N’ Magic Cakes and Dessert Shop at Gaisano Mall of Davao .**

Mix N’ Magic also accepts Dessert Buffet services to perk up dinners and parties of any occasion. Get in touch with the branch for this.

Mix N’ Magic Cakes and Dessert Shop

Davao City:

Gmall Davao Branch Telephone Number : (082) 226 3997

Tiongko Street Branch Telephone Number : (0912) 869 2228

General Santos City :

Osmena Street Telephone Number : (083) 553 6639

249 Pesos Comfort Food Buffet by Al’s Kitchen 360°

Published on November 23, 2014November 23, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Adding up to Davao City’s exciting choices of restaurants serving sumptuous buffets, Al’s Kitchen 360° recently introduced its 249 Pesos comfort food buffet , available for lunch and dinner all Fridays and Saturdays. Located at the ground floor of Metro Lifestyle Complex along Torres Street corner Jacinto Street, Al’s Kitchen 360° is known and popular to Metro Lifestyle Gym goers as “Fruitea Master” food and drinks station serving pro-fitness beverages and post workout meals, as well as regular set meals served in big portions. And with the introduction of the 249 Pesos buffet, Davaoenos can now enjoy the restaurant’s specialties , “All you can Eat” Style.

For 249 pesos, diners get to enjoy a feast of the restaurant’s best, such as the seafood curry pasta (which is a personal fave ) and Beefy Pasta in Italian red sauce, among others . The Buffet also includes BBQ’ed meat , Chicken Fingers , a number of appetizers , as well as the restaurant’s noted Fresh Salad Ala Fruitea Master .

seafood creamy curry Al's Kitchen 360 — Seafood Curry Pasta. A Personal Fave !

beefy pasta italian sauce — Beefy Pasta in Italian Red Sauce

salad als kitchen 360 — Al’s Kitchen 360’s Fresh Salad ala Fruitea Master . A mix of Greens, vegetable , Apple and Grapes slices in light dressing, topped with parmesan cheese.

als kitchen 360 — Al’s Pasta , Salad , Pork Steak and Chicken Fingers, all included in the 249 pesos Buffet.

als kitchen 360 place — Some walk in Diners excited to enjoy the lunch buffet . lol !

als kitchen 360 menu — Apart from the Weekend buffet , Al’s is also worth a try any time of the week . Their Ala Carte Meals come in large servings and are priced just right .

Al’s Kitchen 360° also does Catering Services . To get in touch with the restaurant , please like their official facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fruitea-Master-Als-healthy-diet-opt/193520540837753

Al’s Kitchen 360 is located at the ground floor of Metro Lifestyle Complex , Torres St. Corner Jacinto Street, DC.

Sumptuous Payday Buffet by Helen’s Kitchen

Published on October 21, 2014November 25, 2014 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

Hungry and curious on finding awesome restaurants in Davao, me and a friend Ar. Pen Tancio decided to check the P 499.00 payday buffet of Helen’s Kitchen, located along Buhangin Road, Davao City. Much to our expectation, what we had was a lavish heavy dinner, of more than 10 specialty dishes, tasty and worth every peso. =)

Serving buffet every 15th and 30th/31st of the month , Helens Kitchen offers a sumptuous dinner which includes Lechon Baboy ( Roasted Pork ) , plus 10 of their staple house specialties such as Patatim , Chili Crab , Iberian Chicken , grills, BBQ’s to name a few. The buffet also comes with a generous serving of appetizers, salads, desserts and bottomless iced tea/lemonade.

As a certified foodie infact, I find this restaurant the most ” Sulit ” among Davao Buffet restaurants below five hundred pesos, for serving that much food choices, and are prepared with quality and standard. As Such, Helen’s Kitchen payday buffet is worthy of a high recommendation. =)

helens kitchen cover — **Enjoying dinner with Ar. Pen Tancio**

Here are some of Helen’s House Specialties which I personally enjoyed,

helens kitchen chili crab — **Chili Crab in Big Sizes , This dish alone made the P 499.00 buffet super sulit ! Crabs are really big, as the plate can attest to it.**

helens kitchen garlic shrimp — **Garlic Shrimp. Shrimp is fresh , as you can easily peel the shell off.**

helens kitchen grilled tuna belly — **Freshly Grilled Tuna Belly !**

helens kitchen stirfried vegetables — **Sauteed Mushroom and Asparagus in Oyster Sauce for the Vegetarians**

helens kitchen pork kare karre — **Tasty Kare Kare. Meat is tender and well cooked !**

helens kitchen lumpiang shanghai — **Lumpiang Shanghai. This one is really good !**

helens kitchen lechon — **Unlimited *Lechon Baboy* as included in the buffet !**

helens kitchen buffet area — Helen’s Buffet of more than 10 specialty dishes with *Lechon Baboy*

helens kitchen beef morcon — **Beef Morcon. Helen’s version of embutido, wrapped with thin and tenderized beef slices**

helens kitchen patatim — **Pork Patatim ! A proud house specialty .**

helens kitchen iberian chicken — **Perfectly baked Iberian Chicken**

helens kitchen bbq — **Unlimited Pork BBQ , as included in the Buffet**

helens kitchen salad — **Helen’s Specialty garden Salad with grilled chicken and parmesan cheese.**

helens kitchen macaroni salad — **Helen’s Macaroni Salad, a House specialty as well.**

For almost a decade now in the food business, Helen’s Kitchen has earned its reputation for excellent taste and service in Davao’s catering industry. And with the business’ prosperous years, Helen’s has opened its kitchen doors to the public, with their spacious dine- in restaurant along Buhangin, DC.

Apart from the payday buffet engagement, Helen’s is also open every lunch and dinner for ala carte meals and grills .

helens kitchen al fresco dining — **Helen’s Al Fresco Dining Area , with acoustic performances every buffet dinner**

970422_10201863335416202_119818650_n — **Helen’s Function Hall to accommodate 50 to 80 pax . Photo Credits to the owner**

Helen’s Kitchen also boasts a modest , air conditioned function hall for various occasions, that can accommodate 50 to 80 pax . Packages start at P 395/pax . For Inquiries on functions and catering services, contact the restaurant Manager , Sir Joel Dorado with the following numbers,

Telephone Number : 305-8894 / 305-5214

Mobile Number : 0917-7056161 / 0922-8663294 / 0918-9073707

Email : helenskitchendvo@yahoo.com

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/helenskitchendvo

Korean Style Hotpot/Shabu-shabu at Bulgogi Brothers Ph

Published on October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

Last friday, a few Davao Blogger members were invited for food tasting and menu update of Bulgogi Brothers Phils. at SM Lanang, Davao City.

Famous in South Korea, Bulgogi Brothers is a casual dining restaurant chain specialized in Korean dishes and bulgogi ( marinated Korean barbecue ). As an added knowledge for everyone, The word “bul” means fire and “gogi” means meat, in Korean.

Bulgogi Brothers Philippines is the first franchise outside South Korea , which gained popularity on Filipino food enthusiasts with branches at Greenbelt 5, Alabang Town Center, Mall of Asia, Glorietta 2 in Manila, and SM Lanang in Davao. Thats five aggressive branches in just a short span of time.

bulgogi brothers Kimchi — Bulgogi Brothers’ traditional KimChi.

bulgogi brothers side dishes — Korean Side dishes. Always refillable =)

The recently launched Three way Shabu Shabu Set — The recently launched Bulgogi Brothers Phils. Three way Shabu Shabu Set

As an addition to the restaurant menu, Bulgogi Brothers Phils. introduces its Three-way Shabu shabu – Korean Style. Originated from East Asia ( Korea, Mongolia , China , Japan ) , Shabu-shabu is a traditional way of tabletop hot pot cooking where meat and vegetables are boiled in bubbling hot broth , seasoned with oriental flavors and spices. Hot pots are always a fun dining experience with family and friends.

Bulgogi Brothers Phils.’ version of Shabu-shabu

Twisting from the traditional way of hot pots, Bulgogi Brother’s Three way Shabu-shabu is more than just the usual hot pot soup. The feast begins with the server pouring a tasty broth onto the pot, bringing it to a brisk simmer by cranking up the heat on the metal hot plate. Guests can savor the stew with an additional order of rice.

bulgogi brothers seafood set — Fresh mixed seafood Hot Spot : a plate of fresh and plump clams, blue crab, mussels and squid cooked over a spicy broth. A sureball winner among all Bulgogi Brothers Hot pot Set .

Next, a plate of Ramyun noodles arrives on the table. Because shabu-shabu encourages guests to be their own cook, they can toss the noodles together with the meat and other vegetables for a distinctly flavorful pot of Ramyun noodles.

Towards the end of the meal the server creates tasty rice porridge (juk) from the same shabu-shabu broth with Korean rice topped with seaweed, vegetables and egg for a truly filling meal.

bulgogi brother porridge — Plated Rice before it is made into a porridge

bulgogi brothers porridge 2 — rice mixed with the remaining broth

For a unique flavor that’s suited to their liking, diners have the option to choose what meat goes into their hotpot. There’s Beef and Veggies, beef bulgogi on a garden of leeks, peppers, cabbage, bean sprouts and mushroom; Ham and Sausage, a marriage of American and Korean flavors with ham, sausage, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushroom and gochujang (Korean hot chili paste); and Mixed Seafood, a plate of fresh and plump clams, blue crab, mussels and squid cooked over a spicy broth.

bulgogi brothers ham and sausage shabu shabu — Ham and Sausage, a marriage of American and Korean flavors with ham, sausage, cabbage, bean sprouts, mushroom and gochujang (Korean hot chili paste)

bulgogi brothers shabu shabu — Beef and Veggies, beef bulgogi on a garden of leeks, peppers, cabbage, bean sprouts and mushroom

bulgogi brother three mushroom — Four Mushroom set for the Vegetarians. Also very Delicious !

bulgogi brothers vegetable salad — Chili – Vegetable Salad . A personal Fave ! =)

Open for Lunch, Dinner and cocktails , Bulgogi Brothers Davao Branch is located at the 2nd Level, Fountain Court, SM Lanang Premier.

Contact Number for inquiries and dining reservations : (082) 285 2593

Email Address : bulgogidavao@bistro.com.ph

Basti’s Brew Davao : Coffee + All the Other Good Stuff

Published on October 11, 2014October 21, 2014 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

A Valentine date , some late night group studies , casual meet ups , business meet ups , probably everyone in my generation has one or two Basti’s Brew Coffee experience to share .

I Still recall back in 2001 when we were asked to pen sketch Basti’s facade for our manual drawing subject in Architecture. Funny how time flies so fast, and it is such a delight to imagine how Basti’s Brew has been serving Davao for 15 years already. 15 years , and still a staple in Davao’s Coffee Experience till this day.

As part of Basti’s 15th year anniversary, the cafe invited Davao Bloggers for a hefty lunch treat and sampling of their home style dishes. More than just serving coffee, Basti’s serves pizza , pasta and full course meals in big portions , aside from their staple pastry specials.

Here are some of my personal Favorites , which are no doubt worthy to recommend.

bastis brew grilled pork chop — Grilled Pork Chop Power Meal . 239 pesos . a hefty portion of grilled lean meat with Vege salad and soup.

bastis brew chicken cordon bleu — Chicken Cordon Bleu Power Meal at 239 pesos . Hefty sized ham and cheese , sandwiched in perfectly coated and fried lean chicken breast meat. served with potato salad and soup

bastis brew beef stew — Beef Stew at 239 pesos . just delicious and tender beef cuts

bastis brew pizza — Chicken Garlic Pesto Pizza at 185 pesos

bastis brew carroza — Cheesy Carroza Sandwich with special tomato sauce dip at 145 pesos

Best of Basti’s Brew’s Pastry

bastis brew blueberry cheesecake — Basti’s Blueberry Cheesecake 130 pesos

bastis brew carrot cake — Round Carrot Cake 119 pesos

bastis brew bannana mackintosh — Banana Mackintosh Pie at 119 pesos

Basti’s Brew serves coffee and all other comforting food at the Ground Floor of Victoria Plaza, JP Laurel Ave. DC .

For function room inquiries , contact 082 222-6168 , or get in touch with them through https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bastis-Brew/

467600_10150736258214621_85644101_o — Cute Interiors at Bastis Brew . taken from Basti’s facebook page . Photo Credits to the Owner

Savory Comfort Food at Trellis ‘N Vines – Davao

Published on October 9, 2014October 9, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Celebrating another bountiful year in Davao dining experience last October 8, 2014 , Trellis ‘N Vines Restaurant has invited Davao Bloggers for a savory dinner and sampling of the restaurant’s best selling menu entries.

Trellis ‘N Vines Restaurant has been serving savory comfort food here in Davao for quite a few years already , and known for its simple, home-style dishes, inspired by flavors from around the globe. The restaurant is known to serve specialty international dishes such as their noted Chicken Biryani Rice ( A twist of Indian chicken and yellow rice meal ) , Chap Chae ( Korean Glass noodle ) , Pad Thai ( Thai noodle ), Nasi Goreng ( Spicy Malaysian noodle ) and Baby Back Ribs to name a few. What’s good about Trellis ‘N Vines is that specialty dishes are served in Big Portions to share , and are priced just right .

Trellis and Vines has one of the Best Tasting Kinilaw I had in Davao! Here are more of the restaurant’s specialties which I personally liked.

trellis n vines kinilaw — **Kinilaw na Malasugue at 185 pesos . spiced and flavored just right! One of the Best Kinilaw I had in Davao!**

trellis n vines pomelo salad — **Pomelo – Green Salad at 165 pesos . Light and Hearty !**

trellis n vines chicken biryani — **Chicken Biryani Rice at 235 pesos. A Best Seller and I am definitely coming back for this ! Serves 3 to 4**

trellis n vines bangus — **Pan Fried Boneless Bangus with Adobong Kangkong and Tomato Salad at 210 pesos — Just Delicious !**

Other Entries from the restaurant …

trellis n vines chapchae — Chap Chae -Korean Glass Noodle with Beef and Sesame at 195 pesos

trtellis n vines sizzling pork — Sizzling Liempo at 175 pesos

trellis n vines kare kare — A Hefty Serving of Oxtail Kare Kare at 245 pesos

trellis n vines crispy pansit — Crispy Canton at 195 pesos

trellis n vines calamari — Calamari with Mango Salsa at 185 pesos

thai beef salad — Thai Beef Salad at 220 pesos

trellis n vines buko pandan — Mango Pandan with Sago to top a heartful meal. at 75 pesos

The restaurant also offers catering services and exclusive parties with its 50-seater function room.

And also in line with their anniversary celebration , Trellis ‘N Vines launched its Loyalty Card Promo. For inquiries, you may get in touch with them at (082) 221 5566 , or email at trellisnvines@gmail.com. The restaurant is located at Door # 4 Autoville Compound , Torres Street , DC . ( Walkable from Davao Convention Center )

1966726_10152838556710992_7137226446907247089_n — Credits to the Owner

Sumptuous Restaurant Menu by Garden Oases

Published on September 24, 2014September 25, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Since the 90’s, Garden Oases Resort and Convention Center has always been a familiar venue for weddings and assemblies , with its accessible location, amenities and spacious lawns ideal for various occasions. And with the addition of its multi leveled Ritz Hotel just a few years back, Garden Oases has well maintained its niche as one of the top and most convenient places to stay here in Metro Davao.

Earlier today, i tagged along with a few friends for lunch and food tasting of their new food entries at Garden Oases’ Restaurant. We were catered by Garden Oases and Ritz Hotel’s PR Manager , Ms. Alice Cadao. It was quite an intimate gathering with just a few people invited, which gave us a chance to get to know the restaurant better. And indeed, there is definitely more to Garden Oases than just a Resort-Hotel , with all the sumptuous food entries served at their poolside restaurant. Here are some of the recently added menu Entries with a twist , which I personally liked:

Fried Pork - Seaweed Roll with Crabstick Filling . This appetizer is a personal favorite . at P185 . — Fried Pork – Seaweed Roll with Crabstick Filling . This appetizer is a personal favorite . at P185 .

Dragonball D - A Shrimp Tempura with a twist of Durian Filling at the center. Interestingly Tasteful at 208 pesos — Dragonball D – A Shrimp Tempura with a twist of Durian Filling at the center. Interestingly Tasteful at 208 pesos

Dragonball X , Shrimp Tempura with Mangusteen filling . Another Interesting Twist in the usual menu at 208 pesos ***

Staple Entries at Garden Oases Restaurant,

SAM_6112_Fotor — Oases Fried Rice . Heavy on Mandarin Chorizo and Braised Pork filling . Another personal Favorite at 180 pesos***

Snack Items which are my all time favorites ; And they are on ” Oases Awesome Specials” Promo price every 9 to 11 am, 2-5 pm and 8 to 10 pm . Call(082) 224 1403 for info and reservations .

SAM_6127_Fotor — Tasty Burger at 99 pesos promo price .

Hotel-Restaurant Address: Porras St., Obrero, Davao City, Philippines

Website : http://www.ritzhoteldavao.com/

Contact Number : (082) 224 1403

Best Meat Overloaded Pizza In Davao : Bu’s Tapas, Bebidas Y Bodega

Published on September 14, 2014January 28, 2016 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Bu’s Tapas, Bebidas Y Bodega has been serving drinks along Pelayo Street (Formerly Legaspi Street ) since 2013 , until recently I came across their All meat overload Gourmet Pizza, and it blew me off at first bite ! Heavy with toppings of meat , cheddar, Capers , spices and imported sausage , served at 12 ” , good for 3-4 and is priced at P 250 – 300. How good is that? As such , Bu’s Pizza is worthy of a recommendation; A personal favorite of mine these days =)

Bu's Meat Overloaded Pizza — Bu’s Meat Overloaded Pizza

10593033_10204296535154844_94602557624979828_n — Bu’s Meat Overloaded Pizza up close

Bu’s is not just any other bar in downtown Davao, aside from serving imported spanish wines, Bu’s serves great menu of appetizers and meaty dishes for an overall gastronomic satisfaction. As its name goes , Tapas ( A Spanish beef specialty ) Bebidas ( Spanish for Beer and Drinks ) Y Bodega ( A Bodega for Latin Wines, cheese, and Meat ) .

My Personal Rating of this place

Price Range : Mid priced.

Taste : 10/10 for the pizza . Everything else is ok as well.

Place : 7/10 . cozy place fit for wines and small gatherings.

Service : 8/10 Nice staff. No Service Charge =)

Serves Lunch and Dinner til 1 AM =)

Place details: Walking on Pelayo Street (formerly Legaspi Street), Bu’s is 3 minute walk from Apo View Hotel, Casa Leticia and Gaisano South. Bu’s is in front of UCCP Church and next door to GJ Santos.

Contact Number : (082) 284 6364

Some other entries available at Bu’s are as shown , ( But there is so much more in their menu i am yet to try =)

10702003_10204395393546242_6624901347312330148_n — Bu’s Garlic Chicken with Ranch Dip. also my Fave

10347787_10204395390186158_3451877639939454903_n — Imported cheese Platter to pair with your wine

10556406_10204296535554854_1828977432991903140_n — Bu’s at Night

10366096_10204395394226259_3335641631723642810_n — Nice !

10342883_602232116553620_940331257060900692_n — Imported Tapa , among others

10325238_579439625499536_4370806805315157562_n — A sample of frozen imported sausage cuts available

Dining with Style at Saging Repablik

Published on September 14, 2014October 6, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Last thursday, a few members of Davao Bloggers’ Society were invited for food and dessert tasting at Saging Repablik , one of Davao’s newest , and possibly the most talked about restaurant these days. Saging Repablik is located along Tiongko Ave. corner V Mapa St., a few blocks from Bangko Central. It would be impossible not to notice this two storey glass box building, fully lighted at night. The bold lighting , matte black signages and polished concrete finish gave its contemporary industrial look , which reminds me so much of some restaurants I’ve visited in Singapore.

Saging Repablik opened its doors sometime around late June of this year. Barely three months old, people are still buzzing over this modern style restaurant serving specialty Asian/Filipino dishes , with a twist of Banana. Saging Repablik is uniquely Davao Born. The restaurant’s concept was derived from Banana ( Saging in Filipino ), which Davao region is also famous for producing. Aside from serving local dishes, the restaurant also promotes local banana products such as flavored cavendish chips, as well as locally made chocolate products.

As a curious person, I admit that it wasn’t my first time to dine at Saging Repablik the time our Bloggers group was invited. Ive been to this place three times already for coffee and their Banana-Walnut Torte , which is probably one of the best Torte I had. It is made up of layers of caramelized Banana, Chocolate, Walnut and Something like Sansrival , perfectly coated with chilled cream. I would say this Dessert alone, already makes Saging Repablik worthy of a visit. =)

saging13 — Saging Repablik’s Banana-Choco-Walnut Torte . priced at P 150 per slice. Its a big slice at around 7 inches tall, I would say its good for two. (Photo credits to the owner)

20140911_180628_Fotor — Flavored Cavendish Banana Chip , P 75 per serve

20140911_195629_Fotor — Turon Dip with a Twist

20140911_181109 — Freshly Pomelo Juice P 85 . My Fave

Here are other Appetizers and Main Entries I personally Liked . All dishes, are of big servings, which can be shared. And it comes with Rice =)

20140911_183952_Fotor — Camaron Rebusado Con Banana ( Deep fried Shrimp and Banana Slices ) P 160

20140911_185913_Fotor — Beer Battered Fish and Banana Chips P 185

20140911_191253_Fotor — Humbanana Cue P 195 . comes in two hefty slices of Pata meat per order !

20140911_191300_Fotor — Beef Pochero con Saba P 225 .

20140911_191307_Fotor — Sisag ( Sisig at Saging ) P 165 . Yummy !!!

20140911_191316_Fotor — Pork spare ribs in Banana BBQ Sauce . P 220 , and comes in two hefty slices of Ribs per Serving. Super Heavy .

20140911_205203 — Here’s a look at the Modern Contemporary Interiors of Saging Repablik . Mezzanine Style Layout , with glassy interiors and walls generally finished in Matte Black, red bricks and polished concrete.

20140911_210322_Fotor — These Rustic Incandescent Drop lamps gave the places its contemporary industrial feel

20140911_205145 — A view of the main dining from above

20140911_204345_Fotor — Bold Text Cut out is always a fun and interactive idea for store branding .

20140911_203127 — And they have Saging Repablik Apparel as well . =)

20140911_204315 — Some thoughts to ponder on.

My Personal Rating of this place

Price Range : Mid priced. Main Dishes at 160 – 220 , and can practically be shared by a couple.

Main Dish Taste Rate : 7/10 . Main dishes were good. Personal Pick — Humbanana Cue and Sisag

Dessert and Beverage Taste Rate : 10/10 . Banana Walnut Torte and Large Mocha Caramel Coffee is a pair to die for.

Place : 10/10 (if i rate it solely for Davao Market) Place is super Stylish, you would wanna take some selfies in it.

Service : 8/10 ( Nice staff. Gatchi , the owner is nice =)

Serves 7AM Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner til 1 AM =)

Restaurant details:

Saging Repablik

Tionko Ave. Corner V. Mapa Street

Contact number: (082) 285 9648

Email address: sagingrepablik@gmail.com

Hongkong Style Dining at D’ Little Dynasty Kitchen

Published on September 4, 2014September 5, 2014 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Tucked in a less crowdy corner of Plaza Del Carmen Compound along Loyola St., DC, you’ll find a quaint restaurant named ‘Little Dynasty Kitchen’ serving hearty Chinese-asian fusion dishes. What’s charming about this place is that it reminds me much of dining at modest eateries in hongkong. With around 8 tables for 4, D Little Dynasty Kitchen is appropriate for small crowd, modest, and has an open kitchen where customers can see how their dimsums are prepared ; Typical with Hongkong street restaurants.
Dishes are mainly chinese and dimsum with singaporean fusion as they also serve Laksa and curry noodles. Prices are just right, at around P 100-150 per person.
Here are some of the dishes I usually Order :

sweet and sour pork at around P 125/order with rice. Big serving!

pork Cuapao at around P 80/2 pcs

Braised beef at around P 130/order with rice

Meat Dumplings

Char Kway Teow Flat Noodle with mandarin sausage and shrimp at P 125/order
Ratings:
Food – 8.5/10 . Braised beef, Dumplings and Flat noodles are awesome! Its worth a try !
Price – affordable . 100-150/head
Place – 8/10 . Nice interiors with cute bulb drop lights randomly arranged. Place is clean and less crowded . With ample parking spaces.
Staff – 7/10 .

D’ Little dynasty is located at Plaza del Carmen , Loyola Street , Obrero, DC . Serving lunch and dinner daily .

Carmela’s Cheesy Ensaymada and etc. by Wency Cornejo

Published on August 26, 2014September 3, 2015 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

As recommended by some friends, I just picked up few boxes of Carmela’s pastries , personally baked by the ‘Wency Cornejo’.
Yes guys, he resides in Davao City at the moment and co – owns Krazy Kitch Bakeshop along Cabaguio. Wency named his pastries ‘Carmela’ after his mom, the Carmela ‘Mel’ Tiangco.
May star factor ba thats why I ordered ? I admit, Yes ! Haha I am a fan of Wency Ever since . But more to that, I also came across good reviews on his pastries. And with all honesty, the ensaymada is soft and cheesy good . It is definitely love at first bite !

Carmela’s Ensaymada- P100/box of 6

Red Velvet – P 130/box of 6

Please note that his special partries are not available all the time. I suggest you follow Wency’s official account on facebook for details.
To purchase, you may place orders at
http://enzayms.weebly.com/

Enjoy sweet tooths! 🙂

Best Hopia by Far : Jopoy’s from Digos

Published on August 21, 2014September 5, 2014 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

I’ve already tasted a lot of Hopia brands with different flavors ; But just recently , I was given a box of Jopoy’s hopia from Digos City , and it blew me away at first bite. As such, this goodie foodie is worth a recommendation.

My fave would definitely be this one, filled with rich ube halaya (sweet yam) and pastillas (traditional Filipino sweet made of milk) at the center . I Purposely sliced a piece to half, to show its generous filling. Yum!!
Unlike the famous eng bee tin’s smooth finished hopia pieces, Jopoy’s dough is a traditional – flaky type, which I like better.
I liked this Hopia so much, it surpassed the famous eng bee tin and that hopia I had in Melacca, Malaysia.

Jopoy’s is located at Roxas Extension, Digos City.

Somewhere in Davao: Sana’s Kabawan Tapa and Bulalo

Published on July 25, 2014August 28, 2018 by iamjosemanuel2 Comments

Ask me where to enjoy a very filling and affordable Bulalo in Davao… Sana’s Kabawan will always come first in my mind. Sure jud ko!

Tucked in the modest side of downtown Davao, Sana’s Carinderia has been serving locals for around three decades already. Though it may not be the most popular food destination today, foodies must have found something special on this humble eatery, that kept the business going for many years. One of Sana’s loyal diner is our current president PDDR. Saya, diba?

Me with Ian Ray Garcia and Sana Valles at Sana’s.

Specialties :

Sana’s Special Bulalo ( stewed beef shanks and marrow in bone). Without any dapig dapig, this dish is one of the best tasting meat soup I know here in Davao. Meat is of good quality , tender and cooked just right; and that fatty marrow we love is perfectly tucked in. A big bowl of this is fairly priced at P 165.00 , good for 2.

Kalabaw (Ox) Meat Tapa . Shredded and very tasteful . A serving of this costs 80.00 per platito. You can also order frozen packs of this for take away.

Stewed Ox Brain for the adventurous ! around 100.00 per serving.

Other Dishes that are also worthy to try : Kalabaw Hinalang. Chicken Adobo. Paksiw Tuna. Sana’s generally serve Filipino dishes.

—0—

Price Range : Affordable and worth every peso. Dishes are priced at P 40 to P 100 per serve. Bulalo soup is at P 165, good for sharing.

Taste : 10/10 . The Shedded Tapa is something I can eat everyday ! Really Tasty. And their bulalo is one of the best tasting there is in Davao.

Place : Just an ordinary eatery. Don’t expect anything fancy. It’s a Carinderia anyways. Cleanliness,however, has always been observed. Utensils are sterilised.

Best time to go: The place is usually packed during lunch break. As tourists, breakfast or early lunch is a good idea.

Service : 10/10 ( Nice staff. Owner came to have a short chat. )

Opens at 7 AM until late lunch. Mondays to Saturdays, except holidays.=)

Location :

Sana's Kabawan along J. Luna Street , corner Quezon Blvd. Near Luz Kinilaw. Piapi Area. just ask the locals of you cant find it. — Sana’s Kabawan along J. Luna Street , corner Quezon Blvd. Near Luz Kinilaw. Piapi Area. just ask the locals for help.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sanas-Carinderia-Original-Kabawan/154205758120070?ref=br_rs

Food Trip in Delhi ( And how much it costs! )

Published on June 7, 2014June 9, 2014 by iamjosemanuel3 Comments

Must Try Affordable Restaurants in Delhi

Food is fairly cheap in India, as compared to other Cities Ive visited , including Metro Manila. For the tight budgeted , food allowance of 400 INR/day ( 7-8 USD ) is enough , but will most likely limit you with basic and street food. Below are most of the affordable restaurants I’ve tried, with its corresponding price range, to give you an idea how much food costs in Delhi ,( and similarly with other cities in India I ve visited ).

Odiya Hotel near New Delhi Railway Station . Main Bazaar . Price range 80 – 150 INR ( 1-3 usd )

Odiya Hotel is in fact an eatery, and not a hotel. Theres a lot of this in India. and I wonder why they always use "hotel" instead of Restaurant. — Odiya Hotel is in fact an eatery, and not a hotel. Theres a lot like it in India. and I wonder why they always use “hotel” instead of Restaurant.

Some lunch - curried Fresh Water Fish and Pita Bread — Some lunch – curried Fish and Pita Bread

Street Side Food along Pajar Ganj, Delhi

For the Meat Lovers, I highly recommend trying Stewed Lamb at Bhape da Hotel, in Connaught Place , Delhi . Just google the walking direction from Rajiv Chowk Train Station . Not the cheapest option, with price ranging at 200 – 300 INR ( 4-5 usd) , but food is really good ! This restaurant is also recommended by migrationology.com as among his fave street food worthy of travel.

The Bhape da Hotel Restaurant , mentioned by Migrationology.com as on of his fave Indian Eatery. Stewed Lamb was super Delicious.

Just to give you an idea of the price range of food in India. This is not the cheapest Restaurant , but the place is OK.

SAM_4645 — the Stewed Lamb at Bhape da Hotel

Malhorka Restaurant along Main Bazaar . Its clean and fairly priced.

Curried Mutton. Delicious ! 180 INR ( around 3 USD )

SAM_4048 — Indian Palak Dish ( Spinach Sauce ) 150 INR ( 2.5 USD)

Comesum Fast Food for the tight budgeted.

Comesum Cafe - A famous affordable fastfood chain in India serving indian cuisines. — Comesum Cafe – A famous affordable fastfood chain in India serving indian cuisines.

SAM_4549 — Masala Dosa ( spiced mash potato wrap with Dip. only aroun 70 INR ( 1 USD )

A cheap Vegetarian Thali / Meal , with Lassi (Yogurt Drink ) This is around 60 INR (1 USD)

Street Food !

Chicken Afgan (smoked/BBQed on a traditional Clay pot. — Chicken Afgan (smoked/BBQ-ed on a traditional Clay pot.) A usual Find in Pajar Ganj

Mutton Shawarma ( just the filling ) no pita . 40 INR ( less than 1 USD ) . I mixed this with my Biryani Rice. =)

Street Side . Chicken Biryani with rice. around 70 INR ( 1.5 USD ) — Street Side . Chicken Biryani with rice. around 100 INR ( less than 2 USD ) with 2 pcs. mid sized chicken

Jamun Balls. deep fried sweet dough with caramel sauce. Yummy ! 15 INR for 2 piece !

Café Hopping in Hongdae, Seoul

Published on January 12, 2014January 28, 2016 by iamjosemanuel1 Comment

Probably one of the best time I had in Seoul was the chillax “No Particular Go See” day. We woke up a bit late and just spent the morning in our backpackers’ lounge to chit chat with other guests. In the afternoon, we went strolling on Seoul’s university belt near Hongdae , which also has a lot of bookstores, quaint shops and boutiques. The afternoon ended up into a Cafe Hopping experience.

Koreans are quite fancy with their Coffee and pastries . Interiors are fun, tastefully embellished and usually interactive , as there are corners and boards where you can post your sketches and thoughts or anything that comes in mind to leave something by.

Here are some of the quirky Cafe’s we’ve visited in Hongdae , and all over Seoul .

Coffee Prince , Hongdae – where the Kpop TV Series was shot , famous to Filipinos and other Asians. A bit pricey around 4.5 USD per cup, but its worth the money for Yoon Eun-hye fan like me. haha . Coffee was so-so. Cheescake was great. Ambiance was awesome !

https://foursquare.com/v/%EC%BB%A4%ED%94%BC%ED%94%84%EB%A6%B0%EC%8A%A4-1%ED%98%B8%EC%A0%90-coffee-prince/4bebcf36a9900f47a02f1840

Hello Kitty Cafe , Hongdae – Just for Fun. haha

https://foursquare.com/v/hello-kitty-cafe/4c904694352da1cd9f9110b2

Cats Living Here Cafe, just a stone throw away from Hello Kitty Cafe . The whole loft is a play pen for cats and is heaven for Cat lovers . This place is actually a foster home for cats, and customers can also bring with them their loves to play and socialize with other cats, which is cool ! Truly, the korean owner is doing this out of passion =) Entrance fee to the loft is 8000 won (around 7 USD , and that includes a fix ). My friends were not into cats so they had to leave me here for an hour while they go shop hopping.

https://foursquare.com/v/cats-living-here-cafe-%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%ED%8A%B9%EB%B3%84%EC%8B%9C/4bd2ca0bb221c9b64d49d8d0

Baus Haus Dog Cafe , near Hapjeong Station . This time a heaven for Dog lovers ! This place is a foster home, and is also day care center for dogs when people go on vacation.

https://foursquare.com/v/dog-cafe-bau-house-%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%ED%8A%B9%EB%B3%84%EC%8B%9C/4ce79f67678aa093278ae3ea

The Rooftop Cafe at Ssamziegil Shopping Center, Insadong . With it quirky Ambiance and a great view at the Deck .

https://foursquare.com/v/%EC%8C%88%EC%A7%80%EA%B8%B8-ssamzigil/4be3950f1dd22d7f5c2e97bd

Tous les Jours , Myeongdong . Heavenly Sandwiches !

https://foursquare.com/v/latelier-tous-les-jours-%EC%84%9C%EC%9A%B8%ED%8A%B9%EB%B3%84%EC%8B%9C/4e2505c1ae6035bd16f23442

Baskin and Robbins . Great ice cream , fun and quirky cake pieces , practically located everywhere in Seoul .

Eat Korean Food like an Emperor

Published on December 18, 2013January 28, 2016 by iamjosemanuelLeave a comment

Probably the largest share of expense during my travel to Seoul went to satisfy my tastebuds and fill my tummy. Personally , I believe that it’s ok to spend a little extra on food; After all, its not like every month, you are in Seoul to enjoy real authentic Korean cooking.

Trip to Seoul , October 23 to November 3, 2012 .