Rai Rai Ken, Japanese Food Feast

Rai Rai Ken

SM City Naga

The queue at the Rai Rai Ken

in SM City Naga was kilometric…

We finally had a chance to dine

at the newly opened Japanese Restaurant…

…and had a feast of delicious

Japanese cuisine…

They have the best tasting Ramen in town

that comes in huge servings good enough to be shared.

Ours was a bowl of Seafood Hotpot Ramen…

One of the most delicious
Corn Soup...

The Gomuko Chan Platter- which is a

Fried Rice with mixed seafood toppings

is a complete dish on its own…

They have an abundance

of classic Japanese fares

like Mixed Sushi…

…fresh Sashimi…

  

…and the crispy Tempura…

The Mabo Tofu, with mushroom

and ground pork in thick sauce

was superbly delicious…

Yasai Itame , a mixed veggies with pork

tastes and looks intersestingly

like Chop Suey…

My daughter complained of

the strong fishy odor

of the  Sizzling Salmon Steak…

 

It’s a fish- I justified.

Yet, despite the smell it still tasted great.

...and of course, no one would not want to miss

Rai Rai Ken's famous Ramen
that are still beeing offered ar 50% off...

Rai Rai Ken offers

a sumptuous feast of Japanese food

in a fast food set up.

Nikko's Ark

Nikko’s Ark

Magsaysay Ave., corner Penafrancia Ave

Naga City

Is it possible to dine in a cruise ship

in a landlocked city like Naga?

 

The answer is yes.

In a landlocked cruise ship- shaped

Resto- bar called Nikko’s Ark.

The place is a popular place for wining-

and never been known as a dining destination…

…but upon hearing that they also

serve wide array of international dishes…

we finally decided to visit the popular ark.

 

The kids were amused with the idea

of dining in a ship at the middle of the city…

miles and miles away from the ocean…

…we we’re served with waiters

dressed as sailors…

…and discovered the hidden

culinary treasures of the high seas…

in the heart of Naga City….

 

We were served Murtabak as an appetizer…

a pan-fried bread with  minced meat, garlic, onion, and spices

and is eaten with curry sauce.

The dish was tasty enough to perk you appetite…

Their Corn and Crab Chowder Soup

was tasted really good…

My family loves Catfish I was excited

 to see Fried Catfish in the menu.

It was really huge crispy but juicy catfish…

…that reminded us of the tasty Fried Catfish

we had in New Orleans in the past…

The Baby Back Ribs had a tangy taste.

It was so tender that the meat falls off from the bone..

and melts in your mouth with all the

barbecue goodness to savor…

The Grilled Tuna Belly was tender but chewy

and had a perfect moisture even after being grilled…

The Fish Fillet with creamy Pesto sauce

was so delicious that you would end up craving for more…

We found the beef and Brocolli

a little bit overcooked and soggy

but still tasted great.

They ran out of Prawns during our visit

and expected more seafood items from the menu

being a maritime themed restaurant…

Nevertheess-

it was still a unique culinary experience

of being able to dine in a cruise ship…

in the middle of a landlocked  city

Dios Mabalos, Mayor Jess

No word can express

the grief, the pain and the sorrow

of  losing a great leader

that you look up to and revere…

Dios Mabalos

Mayor Jess.

Photo credit: taken from the net.

The Coffee Beanery Lunch

The Coffee Beanery Lunch

The Avenue Square, Naga City

Having a full  lunch is something
you can’t do in other coffee shops …

...but a full hearty lunch is available 
at TCB (or the Coffee Beanery)…

There is a wide choice of  Pinoy lunch toppings that 
come in huge servings- good enough to be shared…

Like the tangy Chicken Inasal,

 

...delicious Pork and Chicken Adobo,

...and  the tasty Inihaw na Liempo.

These lunch fares could be enjoyed

together with their good old offerings…

 

...like Bibingka Pancake

topped generously with cheese,

...Ceazar’s Sandwich served abundantly

with fried Kamote Chips,

...Tomato Basil Pasta

with Kesong Puti,

…their classic Spanish Chocolate,

  

…and  the very healthy Lemongrass Tea.

 

Who needs a coffee when you are at the Coffee Beanery?