Balajadia Kitchenette is a well-known eatery in Baguio City, particularly favored for its affordable yet delicious Filipino comfort food. The place is beloved by locals and tourists alike for serving hearty meals, especially their "Bulalo", which is a signature offering. One of the things that make Balajadia Kitchenette popular is its casual and no-frills dining experience. It’s known for dishes such as bulalo, papaitan, pork sisig, grilled (inihaw) and other Filipino classics, all served in generous portions. The prices are also very reasonable, making it a great spot for those looking for tasty meals without breaking the bank. Balajadia Kitchenette is often frequented by both residents and visitors, making it a favorite local spot. It’s also known for its warm, friendly atmosphere that adds to the overall experience. Here are some of the menus you should try:
Bulalo a traditional Filipino dish that features a hearty and flavorful beef shank and bone marrow soup. It is known for its rich, savory broth, which is made by slow-cooking beef shank with bone marrow, often for several hours, until the meat is tender and the marrow has melted into the soup, creating a deep, satisfying flavor.
Inihaw na Liempo a popular Filipino dish that features grilled pork belly, typically marinated in a flavorful mixture of ingredients, then grilled to perfection over an open flame or on a charcoal grill. This dish is known for its smoky aroma, tender and juicy meat. Their Inihaw is usually paired with their dinuguan sauce.
Dinuguan a savory and rich Filipino dish made from pork that is simmered in a blood-based sauce. The name "dinuguan" comes from the word "dugo," which means blood in Filipino, highlighting its key ingredient—pig’s blood—which gives the dish its distinctive dark color and deep, umami flavor.
Beef Pinapaitan is a distinctive and flavorful Filipino dish known for its bitter taste. Pinapaitan is a traditional Ilocano dish, the defining characteristic of Beef Pinapaitan is its bitter taste, which is complemented by a sour and savory broth. The meat is tender and flavorful, absorbing the essence of the broth.
Goat pinapaitan is a variation of the classic Filipino dish Pinapaitan, made with goat meat and known for its bold bitter flavor. Like its beef counterpart, goat papaitan is famous for its distinct bitter taste. This dish is typically associated with the Ilocos region in the Philippines, where it is considered a specialty.