A FOODIE EXPERIENCE: EATING AT DAMPA

I am a fan of dampa. It's straightforward, no frills, and you can be assured that the food is always fresh. It's not the most glamorous, but it does boast of authentic and delicious Filipino food that does not hurt your wallet. What is dampa anyway? Literally speaking, it's a wet market selling seafood and the like but it is now more commonly used to refer to the food court beside these markets. You get to choose your ingredients from the market stalls and they'll cook it for you. I'm not sure if you can still do the shopping yourself (previously you can), but I think eating at dampa is pretty much eating at the market. This particular one, TBS Blue Corner, is located in Sta. Rosa, behind the outlets of Paseo de Sta Rosa and it has got to be my favorite in the whole of Luzon. The food is really good and it was the perfect stopover before braving the holiday traffic going up Tagaytay. (Heads up, this post might make you hungry..)

Kinilaw na tuna (Tuna Ceviche)

Ginataang Sitaw at Kalabasa (string beans, squash, prawns cooked in coconut milk) 

Crispy Pata (deep fried pork knuckles)

Sizzling Pusit (squid)

Mangga at Bagoong (green mango and shrimp paste)

Pork Sisig (the bestest dish, ever.)

Blue Marlin

Beef Bulalo (bone marrow soup)

All these best enjoyed with rice topped with fried garlic

And of course, the best way to end any Filipino meal - ripe Philippine Mangoes. YUM!

Hope you enjoyed this crash course on Filipino food!

TBS Blue Corner is located at New Market Station Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna