Tinolang Tasi

Tasi is a fish that is found in Samar, Eastern Visayas. This meaty and very tasty fish gives a flavorsome experience to one who indulges him/herself to it spell.  That is the only description that I can say about this fantastic fish. It can be grilled, with soup or eaten raw with vinegar, chilis, pepper, onions and tomatoes.   It is also the reason why Part Ebelle restaurant is full of people willing to wait for them to satisfy their craving for this.

  

This was a good food tripping experience I had with my friend in Cebu. He brought me there just before noon time and I was so amaze that in this part of the reclamation area, there is this restaurant that is always full of people. The more it made me curious about this fish.  When I tasted my first sip of the soup, it was indeed a gastronomical experience that I want to repeat again and again.

Where to find

  

Tinolang Tasi can be found at Part Ebelle, reclamation area, Cebu city. It is along the street perpendicular to the main entrance of SM cebu. The best time to go there is around 11am for you to have a seat.  When you arrive past 12NN, you might be waiting for your turn to be seated.

  

Part Ebelle also serve grilled fish belly, kinilaw and other dishes. You can also order native lechon manok upon request. Part Ebelle has been known to serve the freshest fish specially tasi. When in Cebu, don’t miss this opportunity to have a taste of the Tinonlang Tasi of Part Ebelle.

Election Feast

As a Filipino, we have our obligation to vote for the leaders who will pull us away for the river of poverty and corruption. This day is special for us and also a day to gather and watch-out what’s happening.   This day is the national election and each and every family had the change to gather and feast.

My family and I went to Mandaluyong to where we are registered to vote. After voting in the morning, we went straight to the house of my brother for a sumptuous outdoor lunch.

Our mom prepared our favorite meal that is composed of lechon kawali, tinolang manok, inihaw na bagus and beef with mushroom.  It was a very good lunch while we were discussing the election and what our country might become after this day.

Right after eating, we went straight to their entertainment room to witness what is going around the country even through our Tv screens. This was an afternoon of frozen Margaritas and pizzas that concluded our discussion about the Philippine politics.

As a conclusion, we did not have the result of the election right after it closed at 7:00pm today, but the chance to gather again for a lazy afternoon right after we casted our vote gave more meaning to what our family is all about. Love, Closeness, and Good food.  

Tinola

In Luzon, when you say Tinola, it refers to the clear chicken broth with papayas and chili leaves. In the Visayas, when you say tinola, it refers to the clear fish broth.  This is one of my favorite morning dish.  Very delectable most specially when served very hot and the fish is the freshest catch of the day.  Fresh fish has a tang of sweetness and firmness to its meat. That is why, when I visit Cargara, Leyte, this is always part of my culinary itinerary. Eat Tinola at New Town.

Where to Find

Newtown can be found at Carigara, Leyte. Carigara is an old town located at Leyte province. It was the old capital of Leyte. If you are fun of Antique houses, you will find it there.  . When you happen to pass by Carigara in your way to Ormoc City or Leyte provinces, don’t forget to take your lunch at Newtown and experience their tinola. Its worth the try.

Tinolang Native na Manok

As soon as I arrived at Tacloban airport, Leyte, We immediately traveled to Samar to visit one of our office at Catbalogan.  I was surprised that the roads were very nice unlike before. It was a wonderful ride and we had our stop at the famous Angelina’s Eatery at Calbiga, Western Samar.  This restaurant is famous for their Tinolang Native na Manok.  They have been in the business of over 30 years serving travelers that passes by Calbiga as well as to the local eaters. Their Tinolang Manok was very tasty and they will service you with their own harvest of rice. They use a strong herb similar to pandan but much aromatic and flavorsome. The ambiance is literally homey.  The restaurant is really serving food inside their home. That makes their native na Tinolang Manok authentically, lutong bahay.

Where to Find

Angelina’s Eatery is located at Calbiga, Western Samar. It is along the national highway.  It is very easy to find because they are the original who started Tinolang Native na Manok at Calbiga.  Just ask where it is located and you will be directed to their restaurant.   This is one opportunity not to miss once you pass by the humble town of Calbiga. Angelina’s Tinolang Native na Manok is a perfect for the exhausted distant traveler’s. A chicken soup for the soul(and body).