Some of you are planning to have a vacation during holiday season. Well, you should consider Legazpi City. Aside from the attractions and their tourist spots, they also have these what we called "food sanctuaries". Bicolanos are known for being fond of eating hot and spicy dishes. Out of curiosity, we tried out some dishes and delicacies.
Happy eating! (Oops! I mean, reading) :)
Entrance of Small Talk Cafe
Calling all the tourists out there! If you're looking for an authentic Bicolano experience, better try Small Talk Café. They have this Bicolano fusion cuisine which makes them different among others since 1999.
The entrance is quite small but they have a spacious dining space. The interiors are simple in dark brown tables and chairs. It is spacious, charming, and homey. The only problem that we encountered was that they don't have an electricity during our visit.
Pili Basil Pasta - Php120.00, Rating: 7/10
I ordered Pili Basil Pasta, garlic roasted pili and fresh basil blended with pasta. It was one of the best sellers of Small Talk Cafe. Some of their famous pasta such as Pasta Mayon, Laing Pasta, and Bicol Express Pasta were not available during our visit. Hoping to taste those native pasta when we get back to Legazpi one of these days.
Beef Stroganoff - Php140.00 - Rating: 8/10
My boyfriend ordered Beef Stroganoff, tenderloin beef with white sauce. It was very delicious and creamy.
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| Pili Tazzaccino, Php118.00 Grande - Rating: 9/10 |
Lamia Tazza is the famous Coffee shop in Legazpi. A version of Starbucks with a cozy and simple style where you and your friends can chat and somehow, feel at home. They have great coffee and drinks selection. La Mia Tazza came from the Italian words translated in English idiom as "it is my cup of tea".
We ordered Pili Tazzaccino, ice blended drink with espresso and almond syrup topped with chopped pili nuts on whipped cream. It tastes so good, the combination is just perfect. If your taste buds are craving for a cup of bicol-flavored coffee, better try La Mia Tazza's Pili Tazzacino.
La Mia Tazza Coffee
738 Rizal St Old Albay District, Legazpi City
(Near Small Talk Cafe)
Bigg's Diner is the leading food chain in Bicol with 11 branches in Cam Sur and Albay alone. This is some kind of American slash retro themed restaurant which are serving Filipino cuisines for over 30 years now. We visited their branch in Embarcadero. The place was cozy. There are lots of vintage designs and photographs in their wall. Everything in Bigg's is retro. We ate our lunch at their Embarcadero Branch.
Tower Burger, Php350.00 - Rating: 7/10
My boyfriend ordered the most expensive burger at Biggs. It has 13 layers of ultimate 100% beef patty, golden hash brown, chunky slice of cheese, crispy bacon, egg, cramelized onion, fresh green lettuce, tomatoes, and Spam. It really is a big and large tower burger at 5x5.5 inch. Tastes so good. Made us burp quickly.
We also ordered rice meals, Beef Teriyaki, and Korean Pork Barbecue.
Beef Teriyaki, Php120.00 - Rating 6/10
Korean Pork Barbecue, Php120.00 - Rating: 8/10
Bigg's is famous with their juiciest Baby Back Ribs. However, we did not get the chance of tasting it because we just had baby back ribs in our hotel breakfast buffet. Bigg’s menu is also quite extensive, but not too different from what fastfood joints usually offer. You can check their cool website . Just wanted to share the below images with you guys. Well, I'm just sharing. It's not my intention to downgrade anything or anyone. It was just my experience and observation.
Anyhow, it tasted great and will definitely try this again soon. Well, expectation is not that so far from reality I think. :)
Anyhow, it tasted great and will definitely try this again soon. Well, expectation is not that so far from reality I think. :)
EXPECTATION..
Photo Credit: Naga City Deck
REALITY...
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Tower Burger Real
4. DJC Halo Halo
DJC Halo Halo Special- Php70.00, Rating: 8/10
This is Bicol's famous Halo- Halo. It has this milky and unusual taste that you will definitely love! It has grated cheese, leche flan, ube halaya, sago, gulaman, and all the other ingredients you would expect in a halo-halo. Ingredients dominated the overall serving.
DJC Halo Halo is really one of the best Legazpi has to offer so make sure to drop by at their store and taste this awesome dessert. I'm sure you won't regret it!
If you are coming from Old Albay or Daraga, Ride the Tahao Road Jeep, then drop off in Gaisano Mall. You can see this restaurant on the right side of the mall.
5. Oriental Hotels Restaurant
Baby Back Ribs - Php350.00, Rating: 9/10
Taste this Baby Back Ribs or you will miss half of your life. Tender, well-seasoned meat that goes well with their tinapa fried rice.
Tinapa Rice - Php90.00, Rating: 8/10
Mayon Lava Cake- Php140.00, Rating: 8/10
Their Mayon lava cake is very delicious. It is a rich, moist chocolatey cake with a thick chocolate sauce oozing out the moment you slice it.
Oriental Hotel Buffet Breakfast
The breakfast buffet is very good. It has a wide array of breakfast dishes. Can't help myself from tasting their prepared foods. It has complete selection of foods from appetizers, main dishes up to desserts and drinks. Staff and waiters are also very approachable and hospitable.
Thanks for dropping by dear friends!
Morena on duty, now signing off.
See you on our next tour! :)
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