My Iloilo Food Trip - Last of 4 Parts

On our last day in Iloilo, lunch was a feast of progressive Filipino cuisine at Bauhinia, still found at the Avenue. I call it progressive because, interestingly, as soon as you look at the menu, you will find that the items are quite regular Pinoy meals a local is familiar with. However, as soon as the meals are served, you will find that the familiar treat is actually served with such delightful twists.




I particularly admire the bright interiors of the restaurant as it consciously used natural light and also featured works of local artists found in its walls. What also struck me were the beautiful tables wrapped in banana leaves, and coated for a smooth finish.

Smoked Bangus Pate




We were presented a tray of crisp crostinis with Smoked fish pate. We were told that they smoke their own fish to ensure that these come in really fresh and full of flavor.

Kinilaw shooters


Our meal started with shots of Kinilaw na tuna. It was a pleasant combination of tuna, onions, cucumber, carrots and mangoes in a light vinaigrette.

Sinigang Na Lechon


Next was sinigang na lechon kawali. Generous chunks of crisp (and insanely good?!!) fried pork belly chunks served with batuan-soured clear broth.

Other items on the menu which we've tried are;

Longanisa Fried Rice


Longanisa Fried Rice, a combination of fluffy rice cooked with crumbled chorizos and garlic and topped with sliced salted eggs and tomatoes.

Perhaps we were all too guilty for pigging out for the past few days, so we opted for mostly seafoods for our viands.

Seafood Kare-Kare


Seafood Kare-Kare included a medley of mussels, prawns and fish coated in thick achuete colored peanut sauce and served with a side of sauteed bagoong.

Tinuom na Hipon


Tinuom was a dish of your choice of meat (prawns, chicken or fish) wrapped in banana leaves and cooked in delicately seasoned coconut milk.

Dessert was composed of Chocnut cheesecake and Leche Flan. Each bite screamed "calories" but hey, we only live once right?!

Dessert Galore


Global flavors, beautiful company, wonderful food. Iloilo is truly a wonderful food destination.