Leyte 2014: Tacloban City Food Trip!

It was a long time already since my last visit to the province of Leyte. Way back 2007, if I remember correctly.

But post-Yolanda, we did not know what to expect really. I did some research and got some hits and we stuck to that.

Lucky, we found some foodie gems that was so convenient to us. Two places were right beside where we were checked in and one was located at the city center.

Here they are:

1. HUKAD SA GOLDEN COWRIE (Robinson's Tacloban)

Hukad in the Bisaya dialect means "ladle"
This was located at the Robinson's Mall. They had several branches in Visayas but none yet in Luzon or Manila so that was a big plus for us. We wanted to experience new things in this trip, even food. 

Their prices were really reasonable. The place was packed when we came in but good thing we chanced upon a leaving group.

PORK SINIGANG
Fit for us who wanted to slurp on some hot soup. The broth was a bit salty and very sour but I am used to that because that's how they cook it in Bacolod but some of my companions found it too strong.

CRISPY PATACrispy as loved. The meat was just enough for the four of us. They do not provide dipping sauce for this but the waiter understood our need for it, I guess, because he pro-actively offered to get us some chopped onions and garlic. We did our own mixing and it turned out great!

SIZZLING TANGIGUE
It was tender and flavorful with just enough hint of garlic. 

BUDBUD w/ TSOKOLATE SYRUP
Very simple and clean taste of the suman. How I wanted to have more chocolate on it though. 

2. OCHO SEAFOOD AND GRILL

Very famous place. Tourists, both local and foreign, frequent this resto. Known best for their seafoods.

ENSALADANG TALONG
Fresh and crisp.

ADOBONG SCALLOP MEAT
Well, it was adobo alright. And this was so good! With just a hint of spiciness, the sauce alone was good enough with a lot of rice. 

GRILLED CEBU CHORIZO
Cebu's chorizo, unlike others, is known for its sweetness. Sweet and salty, we all enjoyed it. 

BUTTERED GARLIC SHRIMP
Shrimps were fresh and juicy. I didn't mind getting my hands dirty with this one. 

GRILLED SCALLOPS
Perfection! I have always associated Tacloban with scallops because in my previous trips, way back 2007, I always enjoyed scallops in a restaurant or two that I have been to.

PORK KEBAB
This was pretty tasty and the meat was tender. Loved it.

The feast.

For my sweet ending, I had this Silvanas. It was crumbling and it was good. Not too sweet so that was a plus. And for less than Php50 only.

3 MEX 'EM UP (Robinson's Tacloban)

BEEF QUESADILLA
For less than Php100, this was filling enough to have on its own. And love how they are generous with their dips.

LEMONADE
Came with our meal

BARBECUE RIBS
It looks small in the photo but its not and its more meat than bones. Very satisfying and for less than Php200 only. You can't have that in Manila for that price. 

We really enjoyed Ocho. The food, the wait staff and the waiting time was all perfect. Even the price was perfect, all of our food for around P1,200 only and were 4 in a group. You can really say "happy tummy" there. I'm so glad we were able to try this. 

~Lovelee~

CHECK OUT MY OTHER LEYTE 2014 POSTS:

Tacloban City (after typhoon Yolanda) - http://thisislovelee.blogspot.com/2014/10/leyte-2014-tacloban-city-after-typhoon.html

Kalanggaman Island - http://thisislovelee.blogspot.com/2014/11/leyte-2014-beautiful-kalanggaman-island.html