I lately revisited my hometown Naga Metropolis within the Bicol Area for the primary time because the pandemic began. Like different locations impacted by the dearth of tourism the previous two years, there have been loads of modifications to the meals scene.
A few of my favourite eating places based mostly in the primary metropolis correct (like Que Pasa and Ibalon Craft Brew) have closed. However there are additionally loads of new open-air cafes, farm eating places, resto bars, and grills within the space now referred to as “Uptown Naga” close to the foothills of Mt. Isarog catering to bikers, road-trippers, and households who need to dine out safely throughout weekends.
In case you’re touring to Naga Metropolis, listed here are only a few of the brand new eating places with al fresco eating you would possibly need to try.
Arco Diez Cafe
Arco Diez Cafe is a neighborhood restaurant and cafe positioned on the foot of Mt. Isarog. Established in 2021 as a younger and small startup, the outside eating spot makes a speciality of selfmade consolation meals and specialty high quality espresso. They serve each worldwide and native espresso choices together with brews from Mt. Apo, Benguet, Bukidnon and Sagada.
Pattern dishes served right here embrace Beef Tapa, Boneless Bangus, Pork Longganisa, Hen Katsu, Lechon Kawali Pork Stomach and extra. I ordered (and extremely suggest) the Pan Grilled Hen Masala which comes with garlic rice, egg, cucumber & tomato in Greek yogurt and the Iced Chocolate Latte.
The resto is positioned in a calming, refreshing and family-friendly surroundings. It’s a fantastic spot for households and a bike-friendly pitstop for bike owner using across the Isarog space.
- Deal with: Zone 1, Km. 10, Pacol, Naga Metropolis, Philippines, 440
- Fb: Arco Diez Cafe
Café RoSa & Comfortable Beetle Farms
Café RoSa is a restaurant inside Comfortable Beetle Farms, a brand new agritourism vacation spot in Naga Metropolis established in 2021. Born from pandemic restrictions, the farm resto affords a venue to get pleasure from meals with refreshing surroundings.
The outside restaurant has a principal open air eating space with tables, and several other Kubo huts for individuals who desire a extra personal setting. Except for the good meals, the farm additionally has beautiful flower fields for photograph ops.
The dishes and drinks right here use components straight from the Comfortable Beetle Farms, like lettuce, lemon, and berries. A number of the dishes we tried included Celosia Chips, Pili Celosia Penne, Hen Kebab (extremely advisable!), Beef Stroganoff, and Tapsilog. I like to recommend their Blue Tea with Ternate flowers and poppers.
- Deal with: Zone 6, Carancang, Magarao
- Fb: Cafe Rosa
Lagwerta Restobar
Lagwerta Restobar is an al fresco restaurant positioned in Uptown Naga that serves conventional and fashionable Filipino fusion delicacies. They serve breakfast specials, silog combos, seafood, pizza, grilled specialties and extra. The servings are good for 2-3 individuals and even as much as 4 individuals.
Dishes we ordered included their Grilled Scallops, Sinigang na Salmon Stomach, Nilasing na Hipon, Lechon Kawali, and Liempo. Lagwerta additionally has a bar serving each alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Except for the primary eating space, there are just a few kubos across the backyard for teams, making it a pleasant spot to dine for household and mates. There was stay music at evening once we visited.
Mama Sarah’s Lettuce Backyard
Mama Sarah’s Lettuce Backyard began out as a lettuce farm earlier than it developed right into a restaurant serving Lettuce Silog Meals, Lettuce Shakes and different freshly picked lettuce based mostly dishes. The addition of salads are a wholesome contact to the standard silog meals.
The primary eating space is surrounded by herbs and vegetation and has a motorcycle rack for patrons. The restaurant can also be open as a non-public occasions venue and does catering for teams.
BidiBidi Cafe (Cafe de Artes)
BidiBidi Cafe is a specialty artwork gallery and cafe in Baao that highlights native arts, crafts, and trend. For these in search of distinctive souvenirs, this cheerful and vibrant cafe established in 2017 is value a go to.
Owned and managed by artist Bernadette de los Santos, extra popularly referred to as BidiBidi, the cafe is a superb spot to purchase distinctive objects from the Bidibidi Enterprise like baggage made out of upcycled scrap fabric and yarn, jackets that includes Baao embroidery, crocheted objects, designer face masks, and extra.
The cafe has scaled down its menu, however nonetheless serves just a few dishes and snacks with a neighborhood taste, together with home specialties like Banana Blossom Spaghetti and Banana Blossom Burger for individuals who need to strive it.
- Deal with: San Nicolas, 4432 Baao, Camarines Sur
- Fb: BidiBidi Cafe
Inexperienced Earth Cafe
Inexperienced Earth Cafe is the primary restaurant within the area to serve totally plant-based meals. Established in 2006, this rustic and homey restaurant serves all pure and natural meals, vegetarian and vegan choices.
Their wholesome however flavorful choices embrace pako salad, veggie burgers and Veggie Pad Thai. Additionally they serve new vegan dishes like Tom Yam Soup, Thai Spring Rolls and Camote in Garlic Pesto Dip, in addition to Vegan Combo meals.
- Deal with: third St., Villasorabella Subd., Concepcion Pequeña, Naga Metropolis
- Fb: Inexperienced Earth Cafe
