Have a sweet tooth? Treat yourself to something delicious. The good news is there are a lot irresistible desserts around Davao. Bakeshops, desserts shops, food entrepreneurs, and home bakers are aplenty. Problem is it can get confusing. So we bring you here our favorites and recommendations so can better choose the best ones to suit your budget and your taste. These may not necessarily be the best Davao Desserts but we can assure you all these are personally picked and endorsed by Davao Bloggers.
Classic Davao Desserts
Let’s start off with two favorites by many who grew up in Davao City.
Butter Roll by Bistro Rosario
Plain and simple. But definitely not boring. We will never get tired of Bistro Rosario’s Butter Roll. This is Miah‘s favorite. And she shares that it is her daughter Miel’s favorite, as well. Miel can even finish off an entire roll on her own. We’re pretty sure Miel is not the only one who can finish this entire roll on their own.
We also love their cakes. We highly recommend their Mango Charlotte Cake and their pretty Ribonette Cake. These are perfect for special occasions. Or to make ordinary days special.
Bistro Rosario is open for dine in and takeout. Contact them at +6382-2217780. Follow them on Facebook at fb.com/bistrorosariodvo.
Cecil’s Bakeshoppe
Another Davao homegrown bakery that we recommend is Cecil’s Bakeshoppe.
EclairMocha Cake
Nep-C of the Pop Blog picks their Eclair as one of her favorites. And we agree. It is the perfect mix of pastry, cream, and chocolate. This is priced at just P35. And it is easy to find. Just drop by any of their branches. More info below.
Hungry? You can never go wrong with rice and classic Filipino dishes. Max’s Home of the Filipinos’ beloved fried chicken is adding more dishes to their now popular list of Max’s Rice Bowls. Whatever it is you are craving for, there is a Rice Bowl for you.
Now, you can enjoy your favorite Max’s dish all on your own without ordering an entire ala carte serving.
Max’s Rice Bowls for the Season
Summer also means Lent in the Philippines. So it is only appropriate that Max’s has prepared 4 new Rice Bowls for those observing meat abstinence.
If you are avoiding meat, the Max’s Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl is for you.
Max’s Spicy Tofu Rice Bowl has deep fried tofu cubes in a spicy mayo sauce.
Deep fried tofu cubes tossed in a special spicy mayo sauce over a generous mound of rice. It is served with a perfectly cooked fried egg. It might be too spicy if you are not into spice. This is the favorite of most Davao Bloggers. We highly recommend this.
And if you love kare-kare, Max’s has something new for you yo try.
Max’s Seafood Kare-Kare Rice Bowl: Fish, Shrimps, and Squid in a creamy Kare-Kare sauce.
This dish has fish, shrimps, and squid with crispy vegetables all in Max’s rich and tasty Kare-Kare sauce. To make the experience even better, eat with their deliciously salty bagoong.
If adobo is the Philippines’ national dish, we think Halo-Halo should be declared as the national dessert. Filipinos and tourists love to eat halo-hallo whatever the weather may be. Especially, when the sun is scorching hot. And of all the halo-halo in the entire archipelago, foodies have declared that the creamiest is Mang Inasal Halo-Halo.
Halo-halo is a popular Filipino dessert which is a rich concoction of various ingredients such as nata de coco, ube, leche flan, pinipig rice, etc. mixed with evaporated milk, all topped in crushed ice and with the option to put ube or vanilla ice cream on top. It can be said that halo-halo represents everything deliciously sweet and indulgent in the Philippines. It contains specialties from around the country. And it has many different permutations in every part of the Philippines.
Mang Inasal Halo-Halo is the Creamiest
Almost all Filipino restaurants –here and abroad — have this dessert on their menu. But one known Filipino restaurant has taken their halo halo game to the next level and they are hailed as the creamiest Pinoy Halo Halo of all: Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.
Pinoy Halo-Halo by Mang Inasal.
Foodies all over the country agree that the generous creamy milk content of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo makes it a sweet treat worthy of indulging in. The perfect amount of creamy milk harmonizes all the various ingredients together. It has made the difference and has captured not only the taste buds but also the hearts of the Filipinos and tourists as well.
“We are happy to note that our customers crave for the creaminess of the Mang Inasal Pinoy Halo-Halo,” shares Mang Inasal Marketing Director Mike Dumaual. “This milk was exclusively developed for the MI Pinoy Halo-Halo and is not readily available off the shelf,” Dumaual added.
National Halo-Halo Sarap Day
Actress Angel Locsion admits that she loves the creaminess and overall taste of Mang Inasal’s Pinoy Halo-Halo.
Mang Inasal invites you to experience the creamy goodness of their Pinoy Halo-Halo. National Halo Halo Sarap Day is on March 17.
Mang Inasal Davao stores and all Mang Inasal stores nationwide will be selling their Filipino Halo-Halo for only PhP35 for a small serving. A regular serving is priced at PhP55 only. The promo is valid only on March 17, 2019 and for dine in and take out orders only. Grab this opportunity to have a piece of this heavenly creamy Filipino dessert for a fraction of its original cost.
Confession time: Who goes to Mang Inasal for the unli-rice and the chicken oil? Right? But let’s be honest the unli-rice and the awesome oil tastes even better when they are served with the country’s most popular Chicken Inasal. Whether you love Mang Inasal for their chicken or the unli rice and chicken oil, you have even more reasons to eat at Mang Inasal this Saturday. Mang Inasal Davao and Mang Inasal stores nationwide will be celebrating the Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal.
Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal
This Saturday, gather your squad members and celebrate Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal together. On January 26, 2018, Mang Inasal will have a one-day promo.
Mang Inasal Paa Meal
Enjoy any Chicken Paborito Value Meal (PVM) with a P15 discount. There are two PMV meals: PM 1 Paa (Chicken Leg) and PM 2 Pecho. All PVM meals come with a cup of rice. And of course, you have the option to have it with unlimited servings of rice.
This promo is available for dine-in and takeout transactions for one day only. You can get the deal at Mang Inasal Davao stores and other Mang Inasal stores nationwide.
Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal Promo of Mang Inasal
Mang Inasal Brand Manager Schubert Quilinquin shares “It’s our way of thanking our customers for their loyal patronage over the last decade and a half, while at the same time, inviting new customers to come to our stores and taste our best-selling grilled chicken.”
Mang Inasal Davao Stores
Pambansang Araw ng Chicken Inasal is part of Mang Inasal’s 15th Anniversary Celebration. Mang Inasal was established in 2003 and no has over 500 stores nationwide.
In Davao City, Mang Inasal has 11 stores:
Abreeza Ayala Mall along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bolton Davao located at the corner of Bolton Street and Rizal Street; Business Hours: 7:30 am – 11:00 pm
CWC Agdao located at DCWCI Lapu-Lapu Street corner N. Torres Street; Business Hours: 9:00am-8:00pm
Felcris Magsaysay at Felcris Supermarket Inc. along Magsaysay Avenue; Business Hours: 10:30 am – 7:30 pm
Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Grand Mall Buhangin, Buhangin Road, Buhangin; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00pm
Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Davao along J.P. Laurel Avenue; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Upper Ground Floor of Gaisano Mall Toril along Lim Street, Toril; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Skylite Arcade along Ilustre Street corner Duterte Street; Business Hours: 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
San Pedro Street corner Bangoy Street; Business Hours: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
2nd Floor of SM City Davao along Quimpo Boulevard, Matina; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
3rd Floor of SM Lanang Premier along J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang; Business Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bagoong Club is finally in Davao! They have converted an old family house into a cozy chow place showcasing Bagoong and Filipino Cuisine.
Bagoong Club serves mouth-watering Filipino dishes. Most menu items are flavored with “bagoong” or shrimp paste. Obviously. Some dishes are traditional Filipino dishes. A few ones are unique regional dishes. But majority of the menu items are familiar Filipino dishes prepared and served with a unique twist. From appetizers to desserts, there is something interesting to try.
Every meal starts with a complimentary serving of singkamas (jicama) sticks and a sampling of their two bagoong varieties: spicy and sweet.
Bagoong Club Appetizers: Mangga’t Bagoong and Chicharon Bulaklak
Bagoong Club Appetizers
The complimentary singkamas and bagoong is not enough for any bagoong lover. It’s just the beginning. Order their Mangga’t Bagoong with your choice of their trademark bagoongs: Regular, Sweet, or Spicy. One serving costs only P120. And it is sure to satisfy your bagoong craving. Other appetizers to try are the Chicharon Bulaklak (Deep Fried Pork Intestines) and the Calamares.
Manggat Bagoong by Bagoong Club
Chicharon Bulaklak by Bagoong Club
You can opt to start your meal with the Crispy Salad or a Steamed Vegetable Platter if you want something more healthy and wholesome.
