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Savory Flea Market Finds

Favorite Savory Flea Market Finds

Here is a list of the most memorable, mouth-watering, and filling savory flea market finds we tried this year:

Andare Hoagie Rolls
Little Italy Pizzeria
Charkol Food Truck
Kaniii Slow Bar
Fresh Lock Seafoods
Bitoy’s Barbeque

Andare Hoagie Rolls

First on our list is Andare Hoagie Rolls.

They have a lean menu but each item is as delicious as the next. Choosing one to order is always a puzzle. Our top pick is Mortadella. Salty deli meat, fresh, crisp veggies, and savory and tangy sauce all in between crunchy, airy bread. Pastrami is for people who love spice in their meal. And we recommend their Eggplant Parmigiana if you are not craving meat.

One sandwich is good as a meal on its own. Or if you’re eating it as a snack, ask for it to be sliced in half and share with your flea market buddy.

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Follow them on Instagram @andarehoegierolls to know where they are popping up next,

Little Italy

Another delicious flea market find that’s great for sharing is Little Italy pizza.

They serve some of the best pizzas in Davao. Their menu varies from time to time. Our top two favorites are Truffle Pizza and Straciatella Pizza. One slice is only P125 and filling enough to be a meal. But we recommend buying one whole pizza and sharing it with your friends. You can even have a custom pizza with two flavors in one whole pie.

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Little Italy Pizzeria has branches at Lanang and Ecoland. Follow them on Instagram @littleitalypizzeria.davao to know more.

Charkol

Next, is a staple at Davao flea markets: Charkol Food Truck.

We love Charkol. From their Nori Fries to their Grilled Chicken, we rarely skip the chance to buy something from them. Our top favorite? Spicy and tangy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Blue Cheese Sauce. Superb.

When they are not at pop up markets, the Charkol Foodtruck is parked in Obrero. Follow them on Instagram @charkol_foodtruck for more information.

Kaniii

Next is a food booth that you will only see at select Davao flea markets. We love them and we highly recommend you give them a try.

SAVORY Flea Market Finds: Chicken Inasal Bowl by Kanii

Delicious Flea Market Finds: Chicken Teriyaki Bowl by Kanii

Kaniii Slow Bar is a cafe that specializes in cold brew and cold brew blends. Occasionally, they join pop up markets where they serve special menu items. Our favorites are their Inasal and Teriyaki Chicken Bowls. Their Tapa Tacos and Sisig Lumpia are also must-try dishes.

Of course, we cannot overlook their superb 12 Monkeys Cold Brew Coffee. And recently, we tried their Mont Blanc Cold Brew. And it was light and refreshing.

So on the rare occasion you do see their ubiquitous booth at a pop up market, order a savory meal or a refreshing cold brew.

Kaniii Slow Bar recently opened their shop in Talomo. Follow them @kaniii.sb on Instagram for more information.

Fresh Lock Seafoods

Here is another one you should not miss: Fresh Lock Seafoods.

It’s rare to find good seafood at pop up markets so we are always happy to see Fresh Lock. Their Ebi Fry is superb. As well as their Dragon Balls. Both are great as snack items. And both are even better with their Fried Rice.

It is one of our all-time favorites, the Fresh Lock Fried Rice. It is perfectly seasoned. And every serving is generous. We also love pairing it with beef and other dishes from other food purveyors.

If you want to cook up your own seafood dishes, you may also order shrimps and other fresh and frozen seafood from Fresh Lock. You may contact them via Instagram @freshlockseafoods to know more.

Bitoy’s

Finally, we recommend Bitoy’s Barbeque.

They have only joined one flea market event so far but we hope they join more. Their menu consists of Pork Barbeque, Chicken Barbeque, and Chicken Inasal. The Chicken Inasal is our favorite. Juicy and tasty.

In case you do not see them in pop up market anymore, you may order via their Instagram account @BitoysBBQ.

More Savory Flea Market Finds

We enjoy discovering new treats and dishes to try at every market event. Here are more savory flea market finds to try:

Jane’s Kitchen
Steaks and Butter
Bonbonz Dumplings

We are glad that homecooks, home bakers, and other small food businesses are reaching new diners via local flea markets and pop up markets. And we are always excited when we discover new favorites.

More Flea Market Favorites

Interested in knowing more of our favorites? Check out this list by Diyosa Life.

Beautiful Flea Market Finds

Support local. Shop local. Dine local.

We will post more of our favorites soon. And you can also see more of these brands and other local shops in the vlogs of our Editor Ria: Davao Diaries.

See all upcoming Davao Flea Markets in the My Davao City Events Calendar: mydavaocity.com/davao-events/.

For more information on Davao restaurants, cafes, matcha bars, and other Davao dining options, visit our Davao Food Directory.

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Where to Buy Tikoy in Davao

Where to Buy Tikoy in Davao?

Our top three Tikoy stores are:

Star Bakehouse
Sy Bee Tin
Eatworks Tikoy

Star Bakehouse

Our Editor Ria loves tikoy by Davao Star Bakehouse and Hopia Factory, Inc. Their tikoy, mooncakes, hopia, and other treats are perfect for Lunar New Year and all year round.

Star Bakehouse is most popular for their various tikoy products. They have Ready to Eat Tikoy and Round Tikoy which you can fry and serve.

Davao Star Bakehouse Tikoy in Tub, PhP170

Davao Star Bakehouse Flat Tikoy — Davao Star Bakehouse Tikoy in Tub, PhP170

They also have mooncakes available in 4 variants: Pork, Ube, Mongo, and Red Mongo. Available in Singles and Boxes of 4 pieces. And also perfect for the Lunar New Year are their various Dice and Hopia treats. They are our personal favorites and we highly recommend them.

Davao Star Bakehouse is open Mondays to Saturdays, from 9 am to 5 pm. For delivery services, Davao Star recommends Cravings Delivery with rates as low as PhP39.

For pick ups, you may get your order at their Aurora Quezon shop. It is located near Fatima Church. The storefront is a Green Store right in front of White Angel Laundry Shop.

Call them at +6382-2863767 or at +6382-2275302 to order. Their Facebook Page is at this link.

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Davao Desserts: Favorites and Recommendations by Davao Bloggers

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Have a sweet tooth? Treat yourself to something delicious. The good news is there are a lot irresistible desserts around Davao. Bakeshops, desserts shops, food entrepreneurs, and home bakers are aplenty. Problem is it can get confusing. So we bring you here our favorites and recommendations so can better choose the best ones to suit your budget and your taste. These may not necessarily be the best Davao Desserts but we can assure you all these are personally picked and endorsed by Davao Bloggers.

Classic Davao Desserts

Let’s start off with two favorites by many who grew up in Davao City.

Davao Desserts: Butter Roll by Bistro Rosario — Butter Roll by Bistro Rosario

Plain and simple. But definitely not boring. We will never get tired of Bistro Rosario’s Butter Roll. This is Miah‘s favorite. And she shares that it is her daughter Miel’s favorite, as well. Miel can even finish off an entire roll on her own. We’re pretty sure Miel is not the only one who can finish this entire roll on their own.

We also love their cakes. We highly recommend their Mango Charlotte Cake and their pretty Ribonette Cake. These are perfect for special occasions. Or to make ordinary days special.

Bistro Rosario is open for dine in and takeout. Contact them at +6382-2217780. Follow them on Facebook at fb.com/bistrorosariodvo.

Cecil’s Bakeshoppe

Another Davao homegrown bakery that we recommend is Cecil’s Bakeshoppe.

Nep-C of the Pop Blog picks their Eclair as one of her favorites. And we agree. It is the perfect mix of pastry, cream, and chocolate. This is priced at just P35. And it is easy to find. Just drop by any of their branches. More info below.

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Lachi’s Favorites and Recommendations | DFAT 2020

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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 favorites 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.

Related Link: Lachi’s Laing by Kusina Maria

Here is great news for all. Laing bottles their laing and you can bring it home or gift as giveaway or pasalubong.

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.”

Unforgettable Grilled Pork Ribs by Lachi's — 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.

Related Post: Olivia’s Lachi’s Vlog

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.

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.

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.”

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Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

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Davao Food Appreciation Tour 2015

Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) is the flagship project of a small group of Davao Bloggers. DFAT began in 2008 as a project to entice bloggers and tourists to visit Davao City and try the various food and culinary delights that local restaurants have to offer.

Davao region is one of the country’s food baskets with an abundance of fruits and vegetables, fresh seafood, affordable meals, and a wealth of restaurants offering memorable food experiences.

Every year, Davao plays host to a food and travel bloggers from all over Philippines. Since 2008, DFAT has provided exciting gastronomic experiences to its participants with fun tours and exciting adventure stops on the side. With various companies, food establishments, and the Department of Tourism (DOT) Region XI Office as partners, DFAT has grown to be one of the most anticipated blogging event in the Philippines. This year, DFAT will be from May 1 to 4, 2015.

DFAT 2015 is powered by SMART Communications.

#SmartSummer #SmartLiveAllOut

With SMART LTE Pocket WiFi, the DFAT 2015 Team will be able to share their #SmartSUMMER updates through their blogs and their social media accounts.

This year, DFAT’s food trips will take place at some of Davao’s best restaurants and cafes:

Alor’s: A Home Kitchen and Yummy;
Basti’s Brew;
Chippens Cafe;
Coffee @ Yellow Hauz;
Lachi’s Sans Rival Atbp.;
Mam Bebs Bakeshop;
Margie’s Bakeshop;
Missy Bon Bon Breadshop;
Polo Bistro of Marco Polo Hotel Davao;
Viking’s Luxury Buffet;

Here’s the DFAT 2015 Foodie and Fun Adventure Map:

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DFAT 2012: Snacks at Ranchero

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Ranchero

The 2012 edition of the famed Davao Food Appreciation Tour (DFAT) had its opening salvo at the Ranchero. The Filipino-inspired restaurant served up a delectable assortment of Filipino merienda dishes.

The merienda opened with fresh and fried lumpia and pancit canton. There were also servings of the classic Filipino merienda dish dinuguan with, of course, puto (rice cake).

Ranchero’s Kakanin Trio

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