The first time I stepped into a branch of Buddy’s in
Makati City, I was surprised with their festive mood. I felt like I was transported
to a regional festival which heightened my appetite with the thought of
delicious delicacies served during feasts.
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| Festive mood at Buddy's |
Buddy’s originated in Quezon Province where a festival
known as Lucban San Isidro Pahiyas Festival (one of the country’s biggest and colorful
fiesta) is celebrated annually during May. Buddy’s ambiance replicates this
festive vibe.
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| Buddy's dishes |
One visit is not enough to taste the numerous dishes
served at Buddy’s. They have a variety of pasta and noodles dishes as well as sizzling
plates, breakfast meals, pizza & sandwiches for snacks, desserts and
assorted drinks.
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| Palabok Special from Buddy's |
Mom loves their Palabok Special. This rice noodle dish
is served with a thick shrimp sauce, topped with cooked shrimps, crushed pork
crackling (chicharon), diced fried tofu and sprinkled with spring onions. Did I
taste a hint of smoked fish flakes known as Tinapa?
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| Pork Chop Steak at Buddy's |
I am more than satisfied with their slab of Pork Chop Steak
on a bed of steaming hot gravy. Served with rice and steamed vegetables like julienne
cut carrots, Baguio beans and whole corn kernels.
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| Buddy's version of Dinuguan |
I may be a food writer & blogger but I am very
choosy when it comes to food. I am not an adventurous eater (the saying “you’ve
got to try at least once” does not apply to me) but Dinuguan is one of my favorites and I wanted to test if Buddy’s actually serve their mission “value for
money and great-tasting food.” Dinuguan, a chocolate-colored pork stew is not
made of chocolates. The sauce is made from pig’s blood that has been slow
cooked with lots of chillies. I usually get disappointed when I dine out and
order Dinugan, most restaurants fill their dish with intestines or pork fat and
I am not a fan of both. For my Dinuguan cravings, I always go to Tsoko.NutBatirol but Buddy’s Dinuguan comes in second – having a thick & flavorful sauce
with ample pork meat and not too much fat.
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| Spaghetti with Mushroom & Bacon |
For snacks, try their Spaghetti with Mushroom and
Bacon. The pasta sauce is thick and oozing with flavor with an abundance of
bacon slices and slivers of button mushroom.
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| Buddy's Pizza Supreme with Longganisa Lucban & Kesong Puti |
One of the reasons why I keep coming back here is
their Buddy’s Pizza Supreme made of Longganisang Lucban and Kesong Puti. Lucban
is known for one of the tastiest longganisa & kesong puti in the
archipelago. Longganisa is seasoned ground pork with minced garlic encased in
pork intestines.
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| Buddy's Sago at Gulaman |
For drinks, Buddy’s Sago at Gulaman is my constant
choice. Not too sweet with generous cubes of gulaman (gelatine) and sago
(similar to tapioca pearls).
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