Continuing our monthly favorites list. We’re catching up with our 2026 backlog. Apologies. To start the year, we had sweet and tangy Tangsuyuk by Chung’s, creamy pasta, refreshing drinks, and an interesting take on Champorado.

Ready? Here are our favorites from February:

• Tangsuyuk by Chung’s Korean Foodhouse
• Truffle Cream Pasta by Jane’s Kitchen
• Cheesy Chicken Chop by Nanyang
• Adlai Champorado by Homegrown Davao
• Kinari by MatchaNagi
• Ginger Ale by Stanford Shaw Brewing

Tangsuyuk by Chung’s Korean Foodhouse

First on our list is Tangsuyuk by Chung’s Korean Foodhouse.

Chung’s is our go-to Korean cuisine restaurant. We love their flavorful dishes, generous side dishes, and quick service.

A few months ago, I tried their Tangsuyuk Rice Meal. I was impressed by the sweet and tangy flavors and the generous serving. For our January 2026 meal, I order the full dish, with no rice.

Tangsuyuk is what Koreans call a “Chinese” dish. It is similar to Sweet and Sour. Chung’s Tangsuyuk is composed of crisp fried pork strips served with a sweet and sour sauce. The pork has a crisp shell but the meat is tender. The pork is flavorful even without the sauce. But why eat it without the sauce? The sauce has the right balance of sweetness and tangy acidity. It has strips of veggies and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Most Koreans order Tangsuyuk to accompany their Jjangmyeon (Noodles with Black Bean Sauce). I was not tried that combination yet but I plan to do so soon.

Chung’s Korean Foodhouse (formerly Chung’s Kimchi) is located along Sobrecarey Street in Obrero.

Truffle Cream Pasta

Next on this list is Truffle Cream Pasta by Jane’s Kitchen.

We discovered Jane’s Kitchen at a local pop up market last December. And we immediately fell in love with them. And we’re glad to see them at many weekend markets.

Our favorite from their menu is the Truffle Cream Pasta. The sauce has a good ratio of truffles and cream. It is creamy and bursting with umami flavor. Served on top of the pasta is perfectly fried boneless chicken. Crispy skin, juicy and tasty meat. Parmesan cheese and herbs are sprinkled on top. And on the side is Garlic Bread. It is delicious and filling.

Jane’s Kitchen is available at local pop up markets and via Grab and foodpanda. Follow them on Instagram @janeskitchenn_ for more information.

Cheesy Chicken Chop by Nanyang

Another fried chicken and noodles combination we love is Cheesy Chicken Chop by Nanyang.

Crispy, savory chicken doused with salty and creamy cheese sauce. Perfectly savory, spicy, and garlicky noodles with crispy shallots and green onions. With a bokchoy on the side. Our only complaint? There should be more bokchoy.

Nanyang is located at the Ground Floor of the Expansion Wing of SM City Davao.

Adlai Champorado

And here is something unique: Adlai Champorado by Homegrown.

One of our favorite areas during FRESH! Market at Three Yards was the Farmers Market. There were handful of local farmers selling fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, ornamental plants, and handmade products.

One of the farmers, Homegrown Davao, sells adlai (or adlay or Chinese pearl barley) is a gluten-free grain that is often used as a substitute for rice. In addition to adlai grains and adlai seeds, they also sold Adlai Champorado and Adlai Arroz Caldo. We love the Adlai Champorado. It was rich and chocolatey, no different from homecooked Champorado made with Glutinous Rice.

If you are interested in buying adlai, contact Homegrown on Instagram @homegrowndavao.

Kinari by MatchaNagi

We have 2 drinks on our list for January 2026. The first one is Kinari by MatchaNagi.

Kinari is our favorite Hojicha from MatchaNagi. It is nutty and creamy. With a light Kinako foam on top. Kinako is soybean paste. They Kinako foam on top of the Hojicha adds a layer of creaminess and umami flavor to the drink.

They also have a Kinako Matcha drink that we also love.

MatchaNagi matcha and hojicha drinks are available at pop up markets. Follow them on Instagram @matcha.nagi.

Ginger Ale by Stanford Shaw Brewing

And our last favorite for January 2026 is Ginger Ale by Stanford Shaw Brewing.

If you want to try something different, grab a bottle of Old Fashioned Ginger Ale by Stanford Shaw Brewing. Subtle sweetness. Crisp. Fizzy. Refreshing. It’s available in local pop up markets.

Follow them on Instagram to know their pop up schedule, @stanfordshawbrewing.

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More Recommendations

The past few months were a bit busy so we really were not able to try a lot of new food around the city but we will share more in the coming days.

See more Davao food and dining options in our Davao Dining Directory.

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