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
As a General (a term used for people from General Santos) living in Davao City, it’s easy to notice the differences in lifestyle between the two cities. Certain communities and cultural niches that thrive in Davao are still finding their way in Gensan. The contrast is especially stark in the culinary and café scene. While Davao has fully embraced third-wave coffee culture, Gensan is only … Continue reading Gensan: Butter and Spoon PH Review
Gabe’s Diner is one of the unique themed restaurant in General Santos City serving delicious American cuisines providing Tex-Mex dishes as well. It’s a food place for fans of fried food and comfort food. The diner is located at Microtel Complex in National Highway. It’s a restaurant adorned with all American retro memorabilia. Decorated with hung vinyls and retro posters, diner booths, and diner counters, … Continue reading Gabes Diner: The retro themed american Diner in Gensan –
Ranchero or widely known by Generals as Ranchero Grill opened their newest branch in Gensan just this second quarter of 2024 at National Highway, beside Burger King. For the Generals, it is a known homegrown restaurant that has stand through time and has garnered patronage from people in General Santos from all walks of life for the last decades. Hearing the name, Ranchero, people will … Continue reading Ranchero, Re-visiting a Childhood Fave Resto In Gensan
There is a restaurant in General Santos City that has been in existence for years but I haven’t seen anyone talk about it on social media. It’s not advertised as any other restaurants and usually overlooked when people go to where it is situated. Perhaps, some people get intimidated because the restaurant looks fancy from the outside or you have to access it coming through … Continue reading Enjoy a Chinese Feast in General Santos at Tea Leaf Restaurant
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