Who doesn’t love traveling? Everyone does! Of course, while you enjoy the breathtaking views in every places you visit, you also get to experience the food they offer. In case you missed it, we went to Bataan for the 77th Araw ng Kagitingan last April 7-9.
And because we want to maximize our time there, we also did a mini food crawl in Bataan. I’ll be showing here the list of the restaurants that we went to.
1. JOYOUS TANGWAY RESTAURANT
Our first stop was this Filipino restaurant that opened in February, 2012. This is one of the finest restaurants here in Bataan. One of the best-seller dish here is their Sinigang na Manok sa Ayo, which was one of my fave too!
Instead of using tamarind broth or powder, they use the leaves from Ayo (Tetrastigma Harmandi), a woody vine growing to a length of 10 meters.
Address: Capitol Road, San Jose, Balanga City, Bataan
Contact Number: (047)2371828
Facebook page: Joyous Tangway Restaurant & Catering
2. SYBILLA’S RESTAURANT
This was probably one of my favorite restaurants in Bataan. Why? Because they almost offer everything. From soup to grilled cheese to sizzling dishes to salad, and even desserts.
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Address: Roman Superhighway, Brgy. Camacho, Balanga City, Bataan
Contact Numbers: 09129658855 | 09157146886
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Tuesday-Sunday
Facebook page: Sybilla’s Restaurant
3. MARRES KITCHEN
What can you observe from the place first was it’s just like a carinderia. So we didn’t expect much from them. But as soon as they serve our food, we were shocked by the big servings of the food and the taste. All the food were great! THIS IS A MUST TRY! They serve Filipino food with Kapampangan accent.
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Address: Gov. J.J., Linao Road, Ala-Uli, Pilar, Bataan
Contact Numbers: (047)6122042
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM, daily
Facebook page: Marres Kitchen
4. NICO’S TERRACE GRILL
This place is perfect for your barkada night outs. Enjoy the food while listening to a live band performing on the stage.
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You can also order homemade gelato that is made by one of the owners. My fave was their Taro!
Address: Kinatawan Rd., Tenejero, Balanga City, Bataan
E-mail: nicosgrillbataan@gmail.com
Operating Hours: 5:00 PM-1:00 AM, Monday to Thursday
Facebook page: Nico’s Terrace Grill
5. STREGATO GELATERIA
Looking for some desserts? Here is the perfect place for you! The desserts will not only satisfy you but also their lovely interior. I really fell in love with this place from the moment I opened their door.
Aside from desserts, they also offer other dishes like sandwiches and rice meals. Check my full blog post here.
Address: Saint Joseph Street, Balanga City, Bataan
Contact Numbers: (047)2372003
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, daily
Facebook page: Stregato Gelateria
6. ESQUINITA KITCHEN & PUB
This place is a happy place in Bataan. If you’re up for some drinks, then visit this place. They serve awesome pulutan such as sisig and isaw. My personal favorite was their Nachos.
If you’re up for some challenges, they also have it here inside. Just inform one of the staff from the bar. Also, they have a branch in Poblacion, Makati.
Address: 182 Magnolia St., Balanga City, Bataan
Contact Numbers: (047)9352800
Operating Hours: 8:00 AM-2:00 AM, daily
Facebook page: Esquinita Kitchen & Pub
Are you drooling with all the photos I posted? Go visit Bataan and try the ferry to reach Bataan in just 1 hour! Read my full blog post here.