Davao Foodie – Restaurant & Food Reviews

October 21st, 2008

Kangaroo Coffee Company

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin

Kangaroo Coffee Company is one of my absolute favorite coffee places in the city. I was at their cafe last week with a couple of my cousins for dessert. I got my usual order: Hot Native Chocolate (P60) and a Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin (P90). This muffin is a force to be reckoned with. Nice and crusty on the outside and soft and oozing with chocolate chips on the inside. It is perfect. Other must-trys are the Tuna Pesto and Dried Fish pastas if you’re a little adventurous and hungry. The garlic breads are excellent! The perky and friendly baristas add to the whole dining experience. I’ll be back.
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October 19th, 2008

Al Fresco Cafe and Lounge

Osso Buco

Hooked up with a couple of my cousins for a small dinner-cum-catch-up session at Al Fresco. I’ve heard of the place a few times but never had the time to check it out. To me though, the name “Al Fresco” didn’t jive. The three tables located outside seemed to serve as a smoking area more than anything. Eating inside is the way to go. The food was nice but took quite a bit to prepare. I got the Osso Buco (P250) and I especially liked the brown rice that came with it. Both my companions ordered the thick bacon rice bowl (P89 — cheap!), which they thoroughly enjoyed.
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April 29th, 2008

FU by Hai Shin Lou

Delicious Buchi Balls at Fu

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April 22nd, 2008

Davao Food Appreciation Tour Day 1: Lachi’s

Pork Marinara – Yum!

We kicked off the Davao Food Appreciation Tour with a spirited dinner at Lachi’s last March 14, 2008. Our guests, Aileen Apolo and Jay de Jesus had just come in from a flight from Manila. And what better way to welcome them but with a scrumptious feast, Lachi’s style!
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April 15th, 2008

Honey Bear Chicken House

Whole Greaseless Chicken – Highly recommended!

Mmmm. There’s nothing like a good helping of Honey Bear Chicken House’s Greaseless Chicken. As part of Davao Food Trip, we were invited over by owner Emmylou through our blogger friend Dominique. Here’s a run through of everything we ate.
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March 20th, 2008

Caffe Vivere

Ah, Caffe Vivere! One of my favorite pasta places. Gracious owner Mawie whips up all the dishes here, so you’re sure of getting the bang for your buck. To start our lunch, we were served the Buttered Garlic Bread served with Salsa Verde (pictured above). What a perfect preview for things to come!
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March 20th, 2008

Aseya Bistro Orientale

Beef Sukiyaki (Php180) is one of my favorite Japanese dishes. I took a picture of the one I ordered at Aseya Bistro Orientale here in Davao City. It was nothing short of excellent!
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February 5th, 2008

Hanoi Vietnamese Restaurant

To tell you the truth, I have been to Hanoi many, many times before because of their terrific crabs! Luckily, the restaurant’s owner, Neneng Robillo treated us Mindanao Bloggers to a night of wonderful Vietnamese cuisine.
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January 21st, 2008

Salutti

I enjoyed a late lunch with some bloggers from Mindanao last Saturday, January 19, 2008. We were treated by Tricie Arcenas, the owner of a new Italian restaurant, Salutti. Salutti is a welcome addition to the Casa Habana compound on Rizal Street, which itself is becoming Davao’s own version of Malate due to its growing array of bars and bistros.
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