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I had a quick look over most of the postings here to see if there was a mention of Latinos in Valencia and there seems to be nothing said about it? Anyway was there today for for Lunch, they have an extensive menu most of which were at reasonable prices, I have eaten once before at the old place on the south highway and remember that being quite good only the décor left a lot to be desired, our 3yr old at the time was very upset the moment he walked in, in his small mind it must have looked like the house of Horrors, however the choice of colours in this new place are not so gloomy, only our now 4.5yr old said the floor is dirty, probably not the case but it is a whole mix mash of different tiles with splashes of cement here and there this could never look clean no matter how good it was washed, just to give an idea of pricing a Burger and fries is P230, 12inch Pizza 285 to 330 most Pasta dishes were around p220 and the Tiramasu was P65, SM Pilson P65, and a glass of Red Wine P90 the most expensive Bottle of wine available was around P1250 of the year 2013, he sells homemade bread a small 200grm loaf is p25.

This is located just down from Blairs foods you have to enter the forecourt of Gas and Go, bear to the right and enter the dirt road at the back, it has parking for around 6 to 7 cars, overall I would give this the thumbs up.

 

Watching this thread. I lived over 30 years in San Francisco and knew every little obscure place that had great food ... melt-in-your-mouth truffle oil steak, or soltani shish kebob to die for, or scampi so good you had to lick the plate. I fully admit to having become a very annoying food snob, when I go out to eat with friends everybody will be ranting about how great the food is, and I will be like are you kidding me. Years ago Pasta King used to make a spaghetti con polpeti that I considered to be really good, with the new ownership the quality is not even close. I've tried just about every place in Dumaguete, "that wasn't too terrible" is about the best I could ever say. I would probably say that good quality restaurants is the thing I miss the most living here.

 

Since this Topic is about food you may be interested to hear that a new Bakery has just opened in Valencia it is close to Marcos store in Jawa, the baker is Russian I believe? and the sour dough bread has been recommended to me.

 

Joy Bamboo Cafe we are open Thursday through Sunday 9.00 to 6.00. We are building a separate new kitchen and are open 4 days until complete. By the middle of Feb we should be done and will be open every day but Wednesday thereafter. There is a large sign on the gate that explains the kitchen building and temporary hours. Frozen is available when we are there whether we are officially open or not and we are there usually on the closed days working on the new building. We have many more items than we had the last time you ordered. Just FYI we do not allow pets.
FB is Joybamboocafe Google maps is Joy Bamboo Cafe Valencia, Text or call 09063976015

 

Without a doubt, Arbour is maybe the best restaurant overall that I have come across in my 6 years living here. The food is unbelievably delicious and the service is equal to western standards of the best restaurants. Rather than offering a huge menu of dishes, Jan's menu is smaller than the usual Dumaguete eatery but the dishes are exquisitely prepared, presented and served (I have been there and enjoyed several already). Jan and his wife (Jennifer, I think) do a tremendous job with this restaurant and they are both very friendly and approachable. I wish them great success and I am resigned to the fact that it will get very popular very fast and I will soon need to get reservations to get near the place.

(It's on Hibbard Ave across from the ABC Elementary school.)

 

Years ago Pasta King used to be my favorite restaurant in town. For me, not the same now. Penne Basciola was one of my most-liked dishes. Thankfully, my wife recently taught herself how to make the sauce and I have it frequently.

 

Adamo has a quite small menu but what they do is really great.

La Mensa in Piapi (behind cafe racer) has recently opened and looks promising. Not been there yet. Only open Wednesday through Sunday 6pm to 10 I believe.

Also, Esturya on Hibbard avenue. Good pizza and pasta as well as modern Filipino dishes from the menu of the former Kri.

 

One other thing to mention about enjoying food here has nothing whatsoever to do with restaurants.
I was lucky to find my partner, who (besides many other qualities) has a keen interest in cooking. She took a 4 months course at DACA 4 years ago to improve on her techniques and know how, and I couldn't be happier. Best investment I made here lol.

 

Naspri in Valencia it not all that bad, when I first arrived here 4yrs ago I was dissapointed with it for their very small portions and I gave them a stinking review on Trip Advisor for this, since that time they have improved and I usually enjoy whatever I have there, also the place is clean and with a clean Toilet