Lamano Davao, located on CT Drive in Tulip, is one of the most visually striking restaurants in the city. Beyond its beautiful interiors, Lamano is a driving force that challenges and elevates the local culinary scene. It is part of the growing wave of restaurants in Davao that are experimental and move beyond traditional dining concepts. While it is experimental and influenced by cuisines around … Continue reading Davao: Lamano Food and Resto Review
There are over 110 ethnolinguistic groups spread across the Philippines’ 18 regions. With so many ethnolinguistic groups, one would think that we’d have numerous cultural dishes and restaurants to boast about in the global market. However, it is saddening that our dishes only become mainstream when foreigners acknowledge and promote them. And while I am happy that dishes like Ilocos Empanada are now recognized and … Continue reading Davao: Yucca Food and Resto Review
The Retro, a sought-after restaurant when heading to Buda, Marilog, has finally made its way to the city and is bringing with it its signature flavors closer to the urban folks of Davao. From the mountains to the city, Chef Vincent Clark Canlas introduces a new concept: Astrola by The Retro. It’s a fairly new restaurant that started in late 2025, bringing cosmic flavors to … Continue reading Davao: Astrola by the Retro Food and Resto Review
There has been a resurgence of heritage cuisines in the Philippines, and I am all for it! Back in October 2025, I joined a Unilever Food Solutions event exploring the future food trends in the Philippines. One of these food trends focuses on Culinary Roots. This means that in the upcoming years, we will be seeing a resurgence of heritage cuisines and a revival of … Continue reading Gensan: Tribu Kefi Food Review
If you’re a foodie in Davao, you might have heard of Hunter’s Kitchen. It’s a Filipino-Chinese restaurant tucked in the neighborhood of DBP Village in MAA. For years, it has been putting its own unique spin on Filipino and Chinese cuisine. For many, they are the benchmark for judging what a good Fil-Chi restaurant should be, especially when it comes to modern dining. In 2025, … Continue reading Davao: Hunter’s Kitchen Review
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