August 21st, 2010
Feels Like Home at Tiny Kitchen
As a frequent restaurant diner, I already have a built-in mental blackbook of my favorite haunts in the city. Although I don’t always get the opportunity to eat there, Tiny Kitchen is one of them. Tiny Kitchen is owned by Enteng and Donna Rodriguez, a charming, hands-on couple who never fails to make you feel welcome during every visit. Many of my Manila friends recall Tiny Kitchen as the place to buy gourmet tuyo (dried fish). A few of them even ask me to buy it for them when someone with a trip to the capital comes up. But if you ask me (or my friends), I’m not after the tuyo at all.
Tiny Kitchen also specializes in breads, pastries, pastas and home-cooked meals. Their Caldereta Espanol is my all-time favorite. It’s a wonderful stew of beef, carrots, olive and potatoes drenched in a thick, savory sauce. For only P170, it’s good enough for two people. Though I recommend that you enjoy it by yourself (lol). What I do is eat it with a serving of rice, then clean the bowl with their Foccacia Bread. Their Foccacia Bread is to die for!
My second and most recent favorite is the Maya-maya ala Pobre (P240). It’s baked Red Snapper with potatoes, olive oil and topped with garlic and onions. The snapper is always fresh and if you’re after a healthy meal to cap off the day, this is the one!
For the unadventurous, fret not! Tiny Kitchen also has their own version of fried chicken, the Chicken Frito. It’s nice and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside. I love the gravy that comes with it too.
While at Tiny Kitchen, you must not miss their desserts! During our last visit, Enteng made us try their Dark Chocolate Cake. He gave us a rather large slice, but it disappeared in a few minutes! Other notable desserts are the Square Indulgence (P79) and the unique Mango Sans Rival (P70).
Tiny Kitchen
Cuisine: Spanish/Filipino
Entree Price Range: P120-P390
Address: Mabini Street corner F. Torres Street, Davao City
For Reservations: 082.305.9232
11 Comments
Ria Jose said...
The balbacua is also a must-try.
One of my favorites in Davao City!
Aug 21, 2010
orman said...
sarap ng maya-maya ala pobre… it’s fit for a prince and not for a pauper! winner!
Aug 21, 2010
Lyle said...
My top 2 favorites in Tiny Kitchen are the Balbacoa and the fried chicken.
Their garlic bread is also very good.
Aug 21, 2010
Faust said...
@Lyle indeed their balbacoa is the tastiest.. yummy and couple it with extra rice..
Aug 21, 2010
Andrew said...
@Ria: Haven’t tried the balbacua… yet.
@Lyle: The fried chicken is also a favorite of mine
@Faust: Let’s eat there next badminton day!
Aug 21, 2010
Andrew said...
@Orman: True!
Aug 23, 2010
Noynoy said...
Wow. I’m hungry again.;-)
Davao food is the best food in the Philippines. Most especially the Bulcachong. I wonder if there are first-class restaurants that serve Bulcachong. It would really be great and very profitable.
Aug 31, 2010
ELAINE said...
to die for caldereta…
and super cute mini waiters (might be the owners kids)
I am so coming back to the Tiny Kitchen
Oct 31, 2010
Matt said...
Great looking photos brings out the best in the food, will have to drop by this place when next in Davao
May 15, 2011
Agatha Tefora said...
I haven’t tried all pictures above but, but I ordered chorizo tomati cheese and a vanilla, chocolate cake (not sure of the name). My friend ordered paella, chicken and two more cake. They all were tasty. Best value for your money. Sulit! I would like to go back, have a good time, eating yummy treats.
Jun 8, 2011
Andrew said...
@Agatha Try the choco brazo, it was voted as one of the best desserts in the country.
Jun 28, 2011