Baguio Greatest Hits for Good Food
Featuring another Baguio food establishment that needs no introduction. As for commentary, I’ve got lots to share about this place so …
5. Mandarin Restaurant
It’s been bugging me a lot seeing the Baguio restaurant list, running through the names of places where to eat in Baguio, and there, right beside Mandarin Resto is a “CHECK!” and a “no pictures” notation. I’ve been to Mandarin a few times but in those days, the digi cam wasn’t readily available yet (or it was, but I didn’t have the moolah to get my own =b).
So when Race was thinking about a tofu themed meal and I was stumped where to go (yes, I have those days too; san tayo, san tayo? Mai-aw-awan moves *hihi), Mandarin, a Chinese joint seemed the most logical choice. Off to town, to Session Road, up the first flight of stairs in the NetGear building (Shout out to Sir Lambert! (“,)) (Note to self: Must see what that building’s real name is) … and into the restaurant that is one of the City of Pines’ greatest hits for good food, we went.
The first items in our meal. Lots of calamansi, aw, thankies, Mandarin! Our drinks, coffee and guyabano shake. The latter was so good, I had to have another glass … also because … wait for it ….
Diner Dash: The Face Off between 50’s Diner, Jim’s Retro Diner and Future Diner (part 2)
And now for part two of the diner dash competition! On your mark, get set, go!
The Second Contender: Jim’s Retro Diner
In comparison to 50’s Diner, the longest running diner in Baguio City, Jim’s Retro Diner is fairly new. It sort of looks like a ‘mini me’ compared to the veteran restaurant for its smaller floor space, smaller diner booths and smaller retro era memorabilia. A one up that the Retro Diner has on the other diners in this competition is that, they’re right in the center of town, Session Road. Walking by La Azotea building, be sure to look below Sports House, so you won’t miss it.
Diner Interior
X Marks the Spot for Good Baguio Foods 