It has been over one decade since I last visited Baguio
and that’s why I was so giddy when R suggested that we visit the land of Ube
Halaya last long weekend. I was thinking of all sorts of places to visit but I
was warned by R that the traffic in Baguio’s
as crazy as Manila’s. And he’s right.
After visiting the crowded
Ben Cab Museum
(and failed attempt to eat at Café Sabel) and the not in season Strawberry
Farm, we were famished. R suggested that we pass by Legarda as he knows this
Japanese place that serves good food. I also read about this restaurant called Chaya and it looks promising based on
reviews. Long story short, we ended up in Chaya.
We were greeted by a quaint
house with warm furniture. We got a table for two and ordered the following: Salmon Sashimi (PHP350), Spicy Tuna (PHP390), Sukiyaki (PHP390) and Isobeyaki (PHP150). We also ordered
Iced Green Tea (PHP90) and Green Tea Shake (PHP120).
While waiting, we were given
some complimentary appetizers—sautéed veggies and tuna. It was small but really
tasty.
R’ s Green
Tea Shake was better though as it tasted like green
tea ice cream!
The salmon
sashimi was divine! It was fresh and the melts-in-your-mouth
type. This is a must order dish!
