Subic may be known for many things – awesome surplus shopping, among others – but awesome food finds aren’t one of them. However, we’re here to change everything you know (and do not know!) about Subic’s foodie scene, with some delicious discoveries that’ll make the road trip totally worth it! Here are five spots, proven and tested by yours truly, for a tummy-filling, appetite-busting good time.
5 Spots to Check Out When You Go on a Subic Food Trip
Gangnam Premium Korean Buffet
All this for only Php299!
Samgyeopsal at Gangnam Premium Korean Buffet
This authentic “premium” Korean buffet restaurant is the perfect first stop to satisfy your hungry bellies as soon as you get to Subic. Owned by Korean expats who’ve lived in the area for more than a decade, this gem of a place offers all the Korean staples, from mounds of fresh kimchi, to Japchae, Bulgogi and Gimbap, and they’re all part of the buffet!
They also offer an array of Filipino dishes that prove to be real winners as well (their Sisig is chunky and crispy, and we couldn’t get enough of the Dinuguan). But the real star of the show is their Samgyeopsal, cooked for you right at the buffet table. At only Php299 per person for an all-authentic Korean buffet (with a selection of Filipino food and desserts) you’d think we’re kidding, but we’re not. 😛
Sweet Finale Desserts and Pastry Shop
Craft Milkshakes at Sweet Finale
L-R: Nutezel, Celebration, Chocolate Overload and Red Velberry Milkshakes
For sweet treats and double tap-worthy milkshake masterpieces, head over to Sweet Finale. Apart from their sinful mini mango tortes, their bestsellers are their decadent ice cream cakes that come in a variety of flavors (like banana split and Ferrero). For a real Instagrammable spread, however, order any of their monster milkshakes, served in massive mason jars and overflowing with outrageous cookies, candies and cake slices(!).
Pitstop! Feeding the Tigers at Zoobic Safari
Since you’re already in the neighborhood, why not check out this popular destination? A guided walking tour of the zoo will sure help with the digestion, and riding in a safari jeep to feed free-roaming tigers in their animal sanctuary gave us a legit thrill!
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
CBTL has new flavors!
The newest pairs to your favorite chicken pesto sandwich and eggs ben.
Hold up! What’s a commercial coffee shop like CBTL doing in this list?! Well, we just needed something to perk us up in between bites and couldn’t find any cool coffee shops in the area, but got tipped that The Coffee Bean just released their newest coffee beverages, and we knew right away that we HAD to try them!
Say hello to the Oreo Mint Ice-Blended coffee beverage and Honey Apple Chai Latte! Being a Chai Tea Latte girl myself, I personally enjoyed the unique spin on my staple drink. It was a blissful marriage of sweet, cinnamon-y apple pie and spicy Chai latte in a cup – just thinking about makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. <3
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