Caffe Firenzo

After a big meal on a very hot day in Davao, we wanted to have some Gelato. We headed over to Caffe Firanzo in Quirino.

Our purpose is to have the gelato that Nikki claims to be home made by one of their friends. We each had a piccolo cup of gelato and the nice thing about getting it in Firenzo is they allow you to have 2 flavors no matter how small your cup is. The piccolo costs 85 PHP, not bad for 2 flavors. I had pistachio and dark chocolate. Which I already tasted before this picture.

I more picture worthy one is Nikki's pistachio and coffee (sorry forgot the exact flavor).

Firenzo's atmosphere is very cozy and wifi  is free. We got our dose of UP and DLSU's pep performance on youtube. Their staff is also accommodating. Based on the pictures of the food, it looks promising and seems worth a try on my next visit.

Lyndon's Worst Ribs and Awful Chicken

Can ribs cure a hangover? This is not something everyone would think since the usual answers to hangover cures are gatorade, coke and water.


The day after my friend Keryl's wedding in Davao, Mil picked us up from our hotel and took us to Lyndon's worst ribs and awful chicken where we also met up with Nikki. Dit and I missed the Samal trip this time thanks to Jack (Daniels). Nikki and Mil were still sleepy thanks to Jack too.

It was a very hot day and god thing that Lyndon's have enough supply of fans for us.

We started with 500g of Bakes scallops 170PHP. Very cheesy and succulent.

The ribs came next 400g for only 155 PHP with a side of corn and rice. The ribs were very tender and the sauce was not overpowering the meat. We had 2 orders of these but we had to finish it forcefully as it was too much.

The 500g grilled tuna belly was what I liked the best. It had a good balance of fat, char grilled to perfection, tender, well seasoned and I can't stop with every bite.

With everything I said, you be the judge if Lyndon's indeed have the worst ribs? Maybe it is at some point. The worst in ruining your diet. Although I'm sure the logic of labeling it as the worst is just for reverse psychology.


Lyndon's is at Wheels&More Drive Davao City.


P.S. They have crayfish (a kind of crustacean I saw in Man vs food). This is seasonal so I really have a good reason to come back.

360 Degrees Handshaken Tea

This will just be a quick entry all about this awesome milk tea in Davao called 360.

The Lui brothers had their milk tea delivered at their office. Price for 1 drink is only 30 PHP with your choice of pearls, nata or egg pudding. The taste is more milkier but they have a good blend of black tea. Can't get enough of milk tea mania. 


And did I say delivery is free?


360 is in General Malvar st. (In front of Davao Doctor's College)

Ombu Chicken House

After sleepless nights when I found out my camera's memory card got corrupted, I can now breathe again since I can share all the food I ate in Davao during my last trip despite only recovering around 98% of the pictures.


Upod landing, Mil picked me up first thing in the morning at the airport and I literally crashed in their office couch for lack of sleep. Upod lunch time, her brother Kevin or should I say shoti, woke me up and say we're having lunch at Ombu which is the only place in Davao that I go back to on every trip.


Ombu is located in Seqouia Inn in Davao's chinatown. Upon entering, I was greeted by the usual warm atmosphere like my previous visits. Mil ordered in advance for us and it since there were only a few dinners, we had the luxury to choose anywhere we want to sit. Joyjoy, Mil's kinakapatid joined us for lunch.

I ordered for a glass of mango shake. It was good enough to quench my thirst and a good attempt to stay away from soda on this trip.

Mil ordered Garlic Kangkong for our side dish.

At last after much waiting, the one half greaseless chicken arrived at our table. Joyjoy and I had a quarter each. That crispiness of the skin that crackled when my knife sliced into it was very comforting. The chicken was tender on the inside and crispy with a hint of saltiness in the skin. This is indeed one of the reasons I keep coming back for Davao City.

Overall Ombu Chicken House is good value for money. You'll be surprised that the chicken is greaseless but very tasty.


Ombu is located at the ground floor of Seqouia Inn, Monteverde Ave. Davao City.