The holiday season is almost here. And with it, numerous parties and gatherings. Make your special moments sweeter with a Goldilocks Greeting Cake. And it’s even more special because it is no ordinary cake, it’s the iconic Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake.
Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake
The Fruity Greeting Cake is available in 2 variants.
You may get a 12″ inch Goldilocks Fruity Greeting Cake in Chocolate or in Marble. The huge size makes it good to serve for 20 persons. More or less. Depending on how hungry you are.
The Chocolate is perfect for chocoholics. It has layers of chocolate cake with chocolate filling in between. And rich chocolate frosting.
Meanwhile, Fruity Greeting Cake Marble Cake has layers of vanilla and choco marble cake. With vanilla filling and with vanilla frosting.
Marble Cake
Both the Chocolate and the Marble are decorated with Vanilla Frosting on the edges and topped with the iconic Goldilocks Fruit Toppers. These toppers are made of white chocolate and are sure to make adults and kids happy.
And because it is 12″ you may have your own greeting or special message written clearly by Goldilocks’ trained staff.
We are fans of Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp. And by we, I mean the entire My Davao City Team, Davao Bloggers, and basically most of the people I know. On this blog alone, we have posted about them several times. We hope you continue to patronize and love them, as we do. Here are some of our Lachi’s favorites which you might want to try.
Why We Love Them
Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp is one of Davao’s most popular food stops. As the name suggests, their business began with their Sans Rival and has now grown into a thriving food business with 3 branches serving crowd favorite savory dishes and decadent yet affordable desserts and pastries.
What makes them stand out is the excellent quality of their food that has not changed over time. Every time you visit Lachi’s you can expect the same masterfully prepared homecooked meals. Nothing fancy. Just good old comfort food that will delight any diner.
And yes, their desserts are to die for. Each one is perfectly balanced. Nothing too sweet. Every component properly prepared.
Our Lachi’s Favorites
Number one in our list of Lachi’s favorites is their Laing.
Lachi’s famous Laing.
Our contributor Athina shares “I was never a fan of laing until I tasted Lachi’s famous laing. As somebody who is not a fan of vegetables, this specialty definitely changed my mind.” Almost everybody who has tried it will agree. Laing is great as a companion to their other savory dishes like the Lechon Kawali and the Pork Ribs. Or you can just eat it on its own with some steamed rice. A bit of warning though, you will definitely consume a lot of rice when you eat laing.
Here is great news for all. Laing bottles their laing and you can bring it home or gift as giveaway or pasalubong.
Bottled Laing
We have been buying their frozen laing in tubs and the bottled one is just as good. Lachi’s bottled Laing is available in both Mild and Spicy varieties. Buy one or more and make sure to satisfy that craving anytime you want. These are available at both their Marfori and Tulip Branches for just P170 a bottle.
Unforgettable Pork Ribs
As mentioned, Lachi’s serves great ribs aptly named “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs.”
Lahci’s Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs
Our Managing Editor Olivia picks this as her favorite: “Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs is one of my all time favorite when dining at Lachis. It is soft and tasty too! Mapaparequest ka talaga ng extra rice.” And we are sure this is also on the list of a lot of people’s Lachi’s favorites. It sure is on the list of many of our friends.
The meat is tender and falls off the bones. You can just use your spoon and fork to take the juicy and flavorful meat. The taste is a good balance of salty and sweet with a bit of sour all tied together by the great smokey flavor of the grilling process.
You can order this at their Marfori branch as a packed hot meal with rice for only P200.
Asian Spicy Chicken
Another top recommendation to order at Lachi’s is the Asian Spicy Chicken.
Asian Spicy Chicken
I guess it can be said that Lachi’s is masterful in balancing flavors and textures. Their famous Asian Spicy Chicken is proof of that. Juicy on the inside. Crispy on the outside. With a sauce that is all at once spicy, sour, sweet, and salty. Superb. Our correspondent Renz recommends this.
Unfortunately, this dish is not available at Lachi’s right now. But let us keep our fingers crossed that the situation improves for Lachi’s and for everybody.
Pork Binagoongan
And here is a recommendation for all those whose heart belongs to Filipino cuisine.
Pork Binagoongan
Our Editor Ria picks the Pork Binagoongan as one of her current Lachi’s favorites. (Her list changes from time to time.) She loves how perfectly salty it is. Salty enough to demand at least 2 cups of rice but not too salty to be overwhelming. “You can still taste the tender pork even when it is drowned in more than enough bagoong.”
It’s NACHOS DAY! To celebrate this day, we have prepared for you a list of the Best Nachos to try in Davao.
There is no popular authentic Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant here in Davao. (If there is any you know of, let us know. Leave a comment down below.) But we do have a handful of restaurants and bars that offer nacho dishes. Given that most of these restaurants do not really make their own nacho chips. So we are recommending the best nacho dishes based on the quality of chips they use. We also love these dishes because of the toppings, dips, and sauces they are served with. The ratio of chips to everything else also matters. And yes, consistency of quality. And presentation.
Best Nachos in Davao List
Nachos by Batu Cafe
We love Batu Cafe‘s Nachos. The chips are served without any toppings but with three sauces on the side.
It’s like you can make your own perfect nacho. Our Editor Ria of KusinaMaria.com loves putting a bit of Chili con Carne and some Cheese Sauce on her nacho. Sometimes a chip with just the Tomato Onion Salsa is a great way to cut through the richness of the Cheese Sauce. There is a sauce for everyone.
You can also have the option to order more chips or more sauce.
These chips are our favorite to snack on while hanging out. Be it during the daytime or while drinking at night. Batu Cafe is open from 10 am to 1 pm so you can have these from morning to midnight.
Cheesy Nachos by Cafe Demitasse
Planning a meeting or want to work outside of your home? Go to Cafe Demitasse and order their Cheesy Nachos.
We love ordering this during meetings, hangouts, and basically just about any time we are at Cafe Demitasse.
Nachos. Beef. Cabbage and onions. Fresh tomatoes. Cheese sauce. Shredded Cheese. This is the perfect nachos platter to share. Or not? Eat it alone. We won’t judge you.
And you can ask them to remove the onions (as suggested by Ria, who is not a fan of raw onions) or any component you like. Or you can just have it one the side. We suggest asking for the cheese sauce served separately to avoid sogging. But hey, if you are going to eat this fast, no need to do that.
This goes great with Cafe Demitasse’s Iced Tea or beer. Yes, they serve beer.
Off the Menu by Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp.
And here’s something we love but unfortunately can’t share yet.
Lachi‘s does not serve this to the public so we apologize. And the star of this dish is Tomato Salsa. Tasty and tangy with a great balance of sour, salty, and sweet this Tomato Salsa is a must-try.
They served this to us during our events and special occasions. And we have been asking to have this on their menu. Or maybe Lachi‘s could be convinced to sell the salsa in bottles. Who knows, they might after we post about it. Repeatedly. Persistence pays off. We hope.
Where to Find the Best Nachos in Davao
So there you go, our top suggestions for the Best Nachos in the city. Here is where you can find them.
Love Japanese food but do not want to spend too much on it? You must try Sukidesu Davao. They serve popular Japanese cuisine dishes at affordable prices. Last August, Sukidesu Modern Japanese Cusine celebrated Kadayawan by introducing 3 new dishes that are filling yet budget-friendly.
First off, here’s something for those of you who love hot and spicy dishes.
New on the Menu: Spicy Ramen
One of our favorite noodle dishes in the city is Ajitama Ramen by Sukidesu Davao. It is tasty and costs only PhP99. The best ramen you can get for less than a hundred pesos. They also serve Chasu Ramen, Black Ramen, and Miso Ramen.
And now, they add Spicy Ramen to satisfy the cravings of those who want their ramen hot and spicy. Their Spicy Ramen has a rich flavorful broth and firm noodles. It is topped with pork, mushrooms, seaweed, and a delicate ajitama.
What makes it different is their super thick, super spicy sauce doused right on top of the pork chasu. And it is sprinkled with even more pepper. This ramen should come with a warning. It is definitely not for those with weak tastebuds. Sukidesu’s Spicy Ramen is definitely deliciously spicy. A bowl is priced at only PhP109.
Katsu Curry Bowls by Sukidesu Davao
But wait. There is more to satisfy your spice cravings. So much more.
Katsu Curry Dishes by Sukidesu Davao
If you like spice but ramen is not your thing, Sukidesu has three new Katsu Curry dishes for you to try. Each one is a steaming bowl of rice topped with meat, carrots, and potatoes. And all doused with rich, tasty, and savory curry sauce.
Happy Father’s Day! Spend the weekend with your Dad and the family at Park Inn by Radisson Davao. RBG Park Inn Davao has prepared a sumptuous feast for the entire family to enjoy.
Father’s Day Specials at RBG Park Inn Davao
Father’s Day Platters
Order one of three cowboy-themed meals by RBG. For dads who love red meat, order the All Meat Platter.
All Meat Platter
Chicken
The All Meat Platter by RBG contains a generous helping of grilled beef, roast pork belly, and juicy chicken barbeque. Definitely a treat for carnivores. Order this for only PhP1,799.
If your dad loves seafood, get him a Seafood Platter to enjoy.
Squid and Veggies
Tuna Belly
Shrimps and Squid
Seafood Platter
This awesome platter has grilled squid stuffed stuffed with spices and aromatics, shrimps, and a slab of tuna belly. A healthier but savory platter best consumed with lots of rice. This is priced at only PhP1,999.
But why choose when you can have the best of both worlds?
Grilled Beef
Squid & Beef
Squid, Tuna, & Beef
Surf n’ Turf
Surf n’ Turf
Enjoy both meat and seafood in one satisfying meal. The Surf n’ Turf Platter has squid and tuna belly alongside beef and chicken. Yum! This is sure to satisfy all members of the family. Especially your dad. Great deal for only PhP2,199!
If adobo is the Philippines’ national dish, we think Halo-Halo should be declared as the national dessert. Filipinos and tourists love to eat halo-hallo whatever the weather may be. Especially, when the sun is scorching hot. And of all the halo-halo in the entire archipelago, foodies have declared that the creamiest is Mang Inasal Halo-Halo.
Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert which is a rich concoction of various ingredients such as nata de coco, ube, leche flan, pinipig rice, etc. mixed with evaporated milk, all topped in crushed ice and with the option to put ube or vanilla ice cream on top. It can be said that halo-halo represents everything deliciously sweet and indulgent in the Philippines. It contains specialties from around the country. And it has many different permutations in every part of the Philippines.
Mang Inasal Halo-Halo is the Creamiest
Almost all Filipino restaurants –here and abroad — have this dessert on their menu. But one known Filipino restaurant has taken their halo halo game to the next level and they are hailed as the creamiest Pinoy Halo Halo of all: Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.
Pinoy Halo-Halo by Mang Inasal.
Foodies all over the country agree that the generous creamy milk content of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo makes it a sweet treat worthy of indulging in. The perfect amount of creamy milk harmonizes all the various ingredients together. It has made the difference and has captured not only the taste buds but also the hearts of the Filipinos and tourists as well.
“We are happy to note that our customers crave for the creaminess of the Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo,” shares Mang Inasal Marketing Director Mike Dumaual. “This milk was exclusively developed for the MI Pinoy Halo-Halo and is not readily available off the shelf,” Dumaual added.
National Halo-Halo Sarap Day
Actress Angel Locsion admits that she loves the creaminess and overall taste of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.
Mang Inasal invites you to experience the creamy goodness of their Pinoy Halo-Halo. National Halo Halo Sarap Day is on March 17.
Mang Inasal Davao stores and all Mang Inasal stores nationwide will be selling their Filipino Halo-Halo for only PhP35 for a small serving. A regular serving is priced at PhP55 only. The promo is valid only on March 17, 2019 and for dine in and take out orders only. Grab this opportunity to have a piece of this heavenly creamy Filipino dessert for a fraction of its original cost.
