Best Posts in Thread: Dining in Dumaguete

First, let me welcome you to Dumaguguete in advance of your arrival. I hope you enjoy your visit here and create amazing memories. As for food.......I hope that you bring 2 cups of patience....1 cup of understanding....2t of amazement and 1 sprinkle of humor. The subject of food and food perveyors has been beaten to death on the forum so i will only add that.... few places will meet with your expectations. Even tho there is a lack of products, training and facilities most establishments strive to provide a good meal for a fair price. I think a blanket statement would be that certain establishments do certain entrees better then others. Finding those places is the challenge. None will do everything correctly.

Being Highly Critical of presentation, quality and quantity will leave you disappointed. Enjoy your vacation and the Philippines.

 

Food and restaurants have improved greatly over the years in Dumaguete. Most establishments here are either fast food or local fare. The main problem here appears to be the lack of quality ingredients. Also, the employment regime here does not encourage people to do more than they have to. There are some decent restaurants here which are good value for money, but If you are looking for a restaurant that is first class, you will be out of luck, as there isn't the demand to pay high prices for quality.

 

I agree about the water. We cook with ONLY mineral water, and vegetables are washed with mineral water. We use city water only for cleaning the floor and doing dishes. Luckily our Tank is on the roof so most times we wash with heated water. Employee sanitation is something that we monitor constantly. Not the most glamorous job. ....We also are proactive in wiping the bar and dining furniture down with bleach solution to combat sore eyes and other transmitable problems.

 

Welcome to DI, I agreed with RR best answer.
In early 90's i was a part of Chef William 'Billy" King team in manila,I was also part of team servicing the Chain des Rostisseurs abroad as restaurant manager.
In dumaguete city there’s none of the establishment that would satisfied Michelin stars. You may try to dine at Atmosphere resorts and Salaya beach houses, my personal choice is Salaya.
Bon appetit!

 

I wanted to add. We are an enclosed Aircon Sports Bar. I think this helps provide a more sanitary enviroment. Sitting along the roadside watching the dust swirl around and settle on my plate is not my idea of the most appetising meal. While I have been know to try local roadside cuisine for the experience. It was just that, an experience. While we can not be sure where each of our customers have been previously to their arrival here. We can and do, work hard at keeping everything clean. This includes boiling utensils weekly. Using a bleach solution when cleaning the furniture. Daily inspection of refrigerated products.

 

Which is what we all hope for, however, that is not always the case here. I ran a blog for awhile to have some fun. I was searching for the best burger in Dumaguete. My wife and I ate ate about 25 plus locations ...I got sick at 20% of them. Not a very good statement on health conditions here. Only 2- 3 where worth sending a friend to try.

 

When I sell my house. Having an agent arriving at 0930hrs to sign the contract to place on the sale block.

 

A lot off people have a bad palate when it comes to food. A lot of times, they only eat what momma made and that is that. I will definitely keep an open mind and have my shots updated.
[DOUBLEPOST=1428673202,1428672936][/DOUBLEPOST]Being in the military and attending culinary school has enhanced my palate.