food tripping in the city of smiles!

Had a chance to visit bacolod again last weekend and again returned gastronomically satisfied. My brother, moved there a couple of years ago and is truly at home there. He served as our guide as we experienced the culinary experience that is Bacolod.

First stop was lunch at Lord Byrons. Here they serve pound per price the best baby back ribs in the country. Succulently tender, roasted just right and with his own special sauce. Byrons ribs could surely put some of the supposedly high end ribs place to shame. Every order, which costs 110, comes with atchara and java rice. This is a must try for every visitor to Bacolod. Too bad my camera's battery had run out and I was not able to take a picture. The restaurant itself is  nondescript, just a hut tucked in a corner of a quiet neighborhood but it adds to the experience. Also, in my opinion bbq ribs should be served and eaten hot and al fresco so that di "magsebo" and maumay". This makes its location ideal.  Byrons is located in Homesite,Bacolod City.

Next stop was Calea cakes branch beside L' Fisher hotel. Now, this is one pastry shop which does not scrimp on its ingredients and one can really taste the difference. This local pastry/coffee shop should really venture out and conquer the Philippines. They would surely give the more established high end shops a run for thier money.

Now eating in Bacolod would not be complete if you do not try chicken inasal. This is roasted chicken, Bacolod style. Where better to partake of this delicacy than in the aptly named Manukan country. This is a restaurant strip of different joints offering thier take on Chicken inasal. As per the suggestion of my bro, Aida's is the place to go. The norm here is to follow the age old practice of eating chicken by hand. Now who would argue with that. Luckily, the place provided for a hand washing area. One might find the environs basic or primitive but to me it lends credence to the aura of how Chicken inasal, that wonderful chicken bacolod should be eaten!

The next day, I eagerly awaited dinner for Pala-pala was our destination for dining. This is the seafood station of Bacolod. Located beside a market just next to the wharf and the sea, this makes sure that one gets the freshest catch of the day. Again on the recommendation of the bro, we went to Hyksos tulahan and again, there was no cause for regrets.

Hyksos has a friendly and accomdating staff and judging from the patrons, also has a huge following. Now, did i mention earlier that the food was divine? If not, it is. here are some of our orders.

Kinilaw na taniguige sa gata , prawns in chili garlic sauce and (upper) tortang alimango.

steamed fish.

grilled scallops in lemon butter sauce

Sizzling blue marlin

These are just a sample of what the city has to offer. judging from what Iv'e experienced, Bacolodnons really appreciate fine food and I would surely like to go back and discover the rest of what the city has to offer. Namits gid!