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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Taps: Davao's Breakfast Capital

Posted on 12:54 AM by Unknown

27 years in the food industry is definitely not a joke. TAPS is a home-grown Dabawenyo food business that was the first to bring 'Tapsilog' (beef tapa, sinangag or fried rice and egg) in Davao City. I wasn't even existing by that time.

When I was young, I used to spend the summer vacation at Davao and I've been passing by the TAPS, Matina branch because it's located at the corner of MTS alongside McDonald's. It is an open-air counter style eatery with stools that has been very appealing to the masses because of its simple layout.

Recently, when Matina Town Square (MTS) was revamped, TAPS followed by having an air-conditioned fast food type store to cater the students across the area and guests from MTS as well. It also carries a new "Busog Pinoy" sign that adds up to the over all impact of the chain.

We love the very Pinoy ambiance of TAPS, Matina. It's spacious and well-maintained. Moreover, they have ample parking spaces outside. If I may add, what we really appreciate from this branch is their very good customer service.

I cannot paint my food buddy's face. Haha! I think he's really hungry. Fret not, Taps service isn't slow. He's JUST hungry, that's all. So here's what we had: the all-time-famous 'Tapsilog' and mine's the 'Porksilog' plus sliced tomatoes. Yummy! :)

Porksilog Php 72.00

Tapsilog Php 82.00

Tomatoes Php 15.00
Extra rice Php 12.00

Though there may be a minimal increase in the price of their products, I assure you that you get the worth of what you pay. Their staffs, from security to the attendants, are all so nice.

For affordable Pinoy dishes, try TAPS. You may visit their different branches at:

Bolton corner Rizal Street
F. Torres Street (fronting Coco's)
Matina Town Square, McArthur Highway (in front of Ateneo High School)
Sta. Ana Ave (fronting Holy Cross College)
Palma Gil Street

Gov. Duterte Street (near Hotel Galleria)

Damosa Gateway Complex

Taps MTS Branch
Matina, Davao City
Telephone Number: (082) 305 0164

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Friday, April 5, 2013

Sinangag Republik: 24/7

Posted on 8:24 AM by Unknown

I remember the sleepless nights, countless coffee cups and several midnight breaks during my college years where me and my classmates would spend the night at coffee shops trying to meet deadlines. It isn't the most affordable choice, but it was the most convenient place to meet, do group home works, presentations or even revise the different parts of our thesis.

Most coffee shops operate until the wee hours of the morning so there's no problem when it comes to where are we going to get coffee to wake up the sleepy person in us. However, when we are already bombarded and tired we tend to seek for food. Though we can afford to eat at coffee shops, it's really not practical to splurge that much. Besides, what we really come for is the wifi connection (sorry!) that leaves us to the need to find a place to eat without really hurting a student's budget. Thanks to Sinagag Republik! :)

Though it might be obvious that they're serving Pinoy inspired meals because of its name, what makes it more Pinoy-looking is its interiors most especially its facade. In front of the eatery, you can see a jeepney head connected with its body inside the eatery which serves as the counter where you get to place your order. It was really a cool idea.

To add up to the on-the-road-type theme brought by the jeepney, they accessorized their walls with different road signs, and plate numbers. Say hello to my dearest friends and thesis partners, Benj and Jam! :)

That's my troll face, or is it my hungry face? The place smells delicious because of all the meals we ordered. Feed us!!! I know you might have been expecting for a 'sinangag rice' (fried rice) but most of us chose to order plain rice instead because their 'sinangag' tastes like fried garlic with rice. Yung totoo, fried rice ba yun or fried bawang? *Peace SR* We still love our meal experiences at Sinangag Republik.