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.

   

Just a short trivia, Lumpiang Shanghai did not originate in Shanghai China. If you go there and if you try to look for one, you’ll get frustrated because Lumpiang Shanghai came from the Philippines. That goes the same with the Shanghai Fried Rice.  This lumpia or spring rolls has been in our culture since time in memorial and it has been associated with us being a Filipino.  This heaven sent spring roll can be found everywhere in our country.  We have different varieties of spring rolls. Here are the samples: lumpiang gulay, lumpiang baboy, Lumpia sa Ubod, Lumpiang Saging (Turon pala yon), Lumpiang Hubad and of course, Lumpiang Shanghai.

  

For this entry, there is this Chinese Restaurant that serves this directly from their kitchen. You will see that there were signs of crackling and steaming when they put it on your table. The taste was very sumptuous even my kids did like it. Lumpiang Shanghai is not complete without the sweet and sour sauce. It also went well with the concoction of chili garlic with soy and kalamansi.

   

Where to Find

  

Fellow readers, please bear with me since I always reach my bandwidth limit every mid of the month due to the increase of visitors to which I cannot upload new pictures and post my new food adventure.  Anyway, here is something that I long to post about my chicken topics.  It is one chicken house that I always go to everytime I am in Bacolod City and it is Chicken Deli.  When I am in Bacolod, ordering for a single piece of chicken is not enough. Usually, we order chicken parts and grill them all together. Why? Maybe that is the trend or maybe I am just want to experience what Bacolod has to offer when it comes to this gastronomic delight. Chicken Deli is there during my first time in Bacolod way back 2004.  The reason why we go back is the taste. They grill very well and the price is about right to your pocket. Of course, it will not be complete if you will not use the famous vinegar “Sinamak” that the place is famous for.  

 During my last visit, they made their inasal even special with the introduction of their amargoso (bitter melon) salad.  It is not that bitter and it blended very well with their inasal. It was indeed an enjoyable and nostalgic chicken experience.

Where to Find

The chicken Inasal of Chicken Deli can be found along Lacson st. downtown Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. It is very near the famous L’Fisher hotel. When in Bacolod never ever miss the chance to eat at Chicken Deli. It is what the famous  Bacolod Chicken Inasal is all about.

  

You cannot say that you have been to Bacolod if you haven’t experience eating at Manukan country. It is a place near SM Bacolod that is full of restaurants service Chicken Inasal. You can have different parts from chicken legs (pa-a), chicken breast (pitcho), chicken tail (isol) , chicken wings (pakpak) and many other chicken parts that are edible. You can also choose if you want the commercial chicken or the native one. Both are great but the native chicken is much tastier.   

What is the signature of Bacolod chicken? They have a chicken oil that you partner with your rice. You can also add it to your prepared concoction of calamansi, soy and sili as you supplemental condiment.

After eating, the best way to end your dinner is to have talaba(oysters) with beer. Yes my fellow foodies, that experience in eating chicken is what I like at Manukan Country. I would like to acknowledge Nicole’s Chicken Inasal for this wonderful chicken inasal, tasty talaba and a couple of ice cold beer.

If you are planning to go to Bacolod always put this in your itinerary to go to Manukan Country and experience what eating inasal is all about.

  

This is longitudinal clam and is also called “Angel wings” which is in Panay island.  In Roxas city, they have a celebration for this delectable clam called “The Diwal Harvest Seafood Festival”.

Just a brief background, this clam was almost wiped out to due excessive harvesting. Now, the harvest is controlled and the people at Panay are allowed to harvest it if the size is already 5 inches.

This can be eaten right after grilling it or served with butter and Chinese sauces. In my stay in Iloilo, I was able to taste it at Nato and Helen. The taste was different from the tahong and it has its own distinct flavor. It has a sweet and juicy taste that has a soft texture. 

There is also one restaurant that is very familiar to those who dwells in Metro Manila and that is at Pier 1. However, diwal is only available in their Cebu branch at Parkmall. Correct me if I’m wrong but that is the only Pier 1 that I was able to have it.

For the one in Iloilo, it is located at Nato and Helen near SM Mandurriao and for the one in Cebu, it is located at Pier 1, ParkMall Reclamation area.  

This is one shell fish not to be missed. It is the flavor that made it distinct from other clams.  

  

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.  

  

  

Where to Find

  

  

  

There is this restaurant that is literally along Ramos st. downtown Cebu city that opens at 5:00pm and will close around 6:30pm. That is because by 6:30pm, there is no more food to serve.

They only serve one dish and that is Tinolang Ulo ng Isda (Fish head).  The soup broth is a little bit sour but not as sour as sinigang. Aside from the head part, you can also ask for other parts of the fish like belly and tail.   

The fish they are using is mamsa (blue marlin). When it comes to the taste, I cannot explain but it was really delectable. That is one reason why you have to be early in order for you to have it.   

When you finish your soup, you can ask for it again and again and that is for free (soup only, no fish meat). You also have a choice either you will have it with humay (steamed rice) or mais (steamed corn grit).   

Where to Find

They say, if you want to know where you can find a good meal, you ask the taxi driver.  This is known to most of the taxi drivers in Cebu specially those who are familiar with the ins and outs of downtown Cebu. This is along Ramos street and is very near Ramos Market, Cebu city. Again, you have to be there by 5:00pm. Many people go and if you go there by 6:30pm, you will be lucky if you still have a fish to eat.    

  

Everytime we were beside the beach, we were accustomed to eat seafoods, rice and a fresh fruit juice but sometimes, your normal craving for city food must also be satisfied.

That is where I discovered a hand-tossed pepperoni pizza that you can have anytime as long as you are in Dumaluan Beach Resort in Panglao Island, Bohol.  

There restaurant is open as early as 6:00am and closes early morning. Yet, you can order pizza anytime of the day. Their pizza in not ordinary pizza, it was topped with delicious pepperoni slices and full of mozzarella cheese. The crust was very delicious and the crunch and softness is there. This is only possible for if the crust is hand rolled and tossed.

Where to Find

The pizza of Dumaluan Resort is in the island of Panglao,  Panglao is the island very near Tagbilaran City. Never miss dropping by in case you go to Bohol. It an island with very fine white sand, very beautiful corals and pristine clear waters. It is an island that offers a wide array of resorts from high end to budget friendly.

That is was I like about Dumaluan, it is not that expensive yet their accommodation is superb. If you feel like going to the pool, it is also available and there food is great. Specially the pizza.