It wasn’t my first time in Bacolod, but it always a good experience still. This is a short trip for work, but at least was able to try some good food with colleagues after work and during lunch break with some of our officials.

Bacolod Chicken Inasal

A must-try if you are in Bacolod City! One of the things Bacolod is known for. It is best paired, of cours, with Chicken Oil and of course, Cansi (not in photo as I forgot to take).

Bacolod Batchoy

The best batchoy is debatable, I know, I know. But this one’s from 21 Bar & Restaurant is the best for me. This Special Batchoy only costs ₱180, also good for sharing if you do not have a big appetite.

Bacolod Cakes

Calea Pastries & Coffee is a go-to cakeshop in the City of Smiles. Good food in very affordable price points! They have a full array of cakes and pastries to choose from.

Calea’a best-seller is the Chocolate Mud Pie. I ordered this Frozen Mango Chiffon cake—not too sweet, good for a tita like me. After Batchoy, at 21 Bar & Restaurant, this should be the next stop.

Of course, seafood!

Gina’s Seafood Restaurant has value for money especially if you are traveling in groups. If you are familiar with Dampa, this is a bit similar. You’ll choose your preferred seafood and have it cooked the way you like ‘em.

Purple Cake

Everything purple at Purple Cake! Located at the new SM Bacolod North Block, Purple Cake is one of the best desserts I tried! It gives a unique vibe from our often consumed cakes in the Metro. Each day passes, I prefer ube cake more and more. 😅

Lechoneria specialties. Lechoneria also has some branches in Metro Manila. Too many sinful food for my last day in Bacolod. And to top it all of,

A quiet merienda vibes at the Palm Veranda before the flight back to the hustle and bustle of Manila. This chocolate cake is good—moist and flavorful for its price—and we only thought that it’s just a slice we’re getting.

I share these photos and experiences to my family and I cannot wait to go back again, this time, hopefully, with the whole fambam! ✨