2 BARBECUE ALL YOU CAN, EAT ALL YOU WANT AT CHARAPTOR

Charaptor Signage along Kamagong area.

The newest craze in town, Filipinos really love to eat and whenever buffet is concern expect that everyone gonna love it. Charaptor Charcoal Barbecue Bar just opened recently with a twist of "unlimited-inihaw" and we all know, pork barbecue is the people's taste. I remember this place was just a plain restaurant and whatever changed they do, it's a smart move and effective. Though I'm not sure if it's still the same owner.

This place is situated at Kamagong corner Aranga streets in Makati City, inside San Antonio Village. If this place is not familiar to you or first time to visit, I'm not sure if you can find it easily. Kamagong steet is one-way so it's hard to maneuver, but if you are familiar with Kingswood Arcade along Chino Roces Avenue then that's your point of reference. Enter at Pablo Ocampo Sr. extension then left at Sampaloc street and you're there. Just look for their huge signage.

Inside the Charaptor.

We arrived around 7 PM and luckily there were vacant tables. I think were just really lucky because I heard, most of the time, they have a long wait-list. No wonder there are chairs piling outside for people waiting.

When you get inside, they have rows of tables with four dedicated chairs but you can ask for an extra one. Each table has exhaust tube to suck out the smoke from the grill. I suggest if they still have numbers of tables available, you can stay outside to get some fresh air, this place is not air-conditioned as it is open but expect of terrible heat because obviously everyone is grilling their foods. Although they have ceiling fans but not enough.

Everyone is busy grilling.

The practice is very simple; once you get a table, waiters prepare for your table and combusted charcoal. Then go to the buffet area to get the raw meats..AS MANY AS YOU CAN. Or you can get another plate if you want to get more foods to grill. It's all up to you. No one will stop you. Remember, BBQ ALL YOU CAN! You can go back and get another raw foodies to grill as many times you like.

Selection of Seafoods (Shrimp & Tuna Belly), tofu, marinated beef and hotdog.

Don't be surprised, you have plenty of options. They have veggies, pork, marinated beef, chicken drumsticks, fish, shrimp, tuna belly, skewered eggs, squid, hotdogs, corn, and many more. They also have dozens of sauces that you can pair with your grilled goodies. They also have plain and yang chow rice available.

You can also have some french fries, and chicharong bulaklak.

On the other side where you can get your drinks with different flavors - distilled water, iced tea, red tea, blue tea, pineapple juice. You can also order beers, but that would be outside the rate that you are paying.

This is the pork section, sweetened pork and barbecue pork, they also have isaw.

The sauces, dozen of flavors.

Once empty, waiter are refilling them. So don't worry.

Go back as many times are you can, get more as many as you can.

It's grilling time. If you came hungry, please have a little patience. You are required to wait for your foods cooked. Just enjoy grilling and exercise your stomach a little for the incoming sumptuous flavors. You can also brush your food with teriyaki and barbecue sauce. While waiting for cooked food, we get bottomless juices for everyone.

Plenty of meat and seafoods.

Here's my tip:

1. Wear comfy clothes, again Charaptor is not an air-conditioned place, plus it is summer.

2. Never came super hungry, it takes time to grill.

3. If you love pork and wish to eat more, avoid eating rice, it'll make your stomach full easily.

4. Don't drink too much.

5. Slow and steady..take it easy. Don't forget to talk and have a small conversation it'll help.

6. Bring cologne, when you're done you have the grilling smell. :)

Best partner for pulutan..is ice coold beer.

Are we there yet? Picture picture first. Lol.

PRICE AND SCHEDULE:

LUNCH: 

Starts from 10 AM - 2 PM at the price of 390 PHP, they don't have lunch during Monday. Yes before, lunch rate at 290 PHP. 

DINNER: 

Monday through Thursday dinner starts at 6 PM - 11 PM at the price of 390 PHP. 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, dinner starts at 5 PM - 12 MN at the price of 490 PHP.

San Mig Beer is 60 PHP per bottle.

I enjoyed my experience at Charaptor. Unlimited inihaw all you want. Although I would suggest adding deserts or any sweets, ice-cream or cake. Price is affordable with the unlimited food selections. Also, the place is hot, what more during lunch time. I understand it is an open place so I suggest having water powered air conditioner.

We stayed outside so we can breathe freely.

CHARAPTOR CHARCOAL BARBECUE BAR

9752 Kamagong Corner Aranga Street,

San Antonio Village, Makati City

02 - 8975133

2 Breakfast/Lunch at the Yoghurt House, Sagada.

The Famous Yoghurt House, Sagada.

The misplaced energy has been revived and the ruined itinerary must have follow even for a little amount of time staying in Sagada. So before heading to whatever on the itinerary we have to take something for starving stomach. 

Sagada is known for its best flavor and taste of different cookery. In fact I heard that most of the chefs are Europeans.

Hmmm..let’s have a try then.

Yoghurt House has been mounting on the internet as the best flavor in town. So we chose to have brunch there to attest what they can offer. It is seated very close to the town proper beside SAGGAS and only few meters away from the Guesthouse. Therefore it is easy for us to catch up and save time.

Salt and Pepper Diner is another popular diner house and is also pretty close from the tourist information center. However we decided to go check what Yoghurt House can provide. And hoping can exceed our expectations. Not to mention I'm in love of food porn.

Outside Yoghurt House. The door is closed yet it is widely open.

Salt & Pepper Diner, at the Second Floor above the souvenir store.

The place is fairly small but already enough to provide relaxing ambiance to their patrons. It’s like resto in the house. Feel at home while outside, I must say. I relate the place likewise as 8605 Bagnet in Estrella St. Makati. But of course the panoramic view outside is unparalleled. 

It is a two-storey establishment. The ground floor is where the kitchen, small library, a desktop set where you can surf for P50 per hour. On the corner side is also where the fireplace, perfect for cold nights to warm up while sipping hot coffee, smoking, spending quality time with family and friends. 

You can also see different photos highlighting the story behind Sagada. It is hanged on the walls which made my feet became itchier to go explore the town. We chose to stay upstairs to get the perfect view. It has also veranda where you can stay and take your meal. Some patrons stayed there to smoke.

Veranda offers the best panoramic.

By the way, I dunno if this is true. I have no basis but I guess I need a confirmation.

Umuulan daw tuwing alas dos ng hapon...

Out of nowhere, when I get back to Manila. An officemate who's been there June of 2013 asked me, umulan ba siya ng mga alas dos ng hapon? 

Interesting and somewhat creepy...

I confirmed it yes. The sky is already grey that time so I know it will rain any time. After we ordered food and while waiting, I entertained myself on taking photos outside, then few minutes later it rained. So I'm not sure if this is really true and haven't asked a local there. So I dunno.

View outside the window.

Anyway Yoghurt House serves pasta, rice meals, sandwiches and of course their special yoghurt favorites. They offer large menu so there’s a lot of food to choose depends on your taste, from Hot Drinks to Extra Hot Drinks, from Breakfast Meals to Farmhouse Breakfast Omelets and up to Toasts and Sandwiches.

Although must try is the Hiker’s Delight – a banana and yogurt wrapped in homemade pancake with strawberry flavor. But I forgot to get this one; it is on my mind before coming to Sagada. What we ordered is Mexican Pork and Roasted Pork with Strawberry Preserves and Indian Salt and Pepper Yoghurts.

Mexican Pork at the Yoghurt House.

Roasted Pork with Rice at the Yoghurt House.

I ordered the white one - Indian Salt and Pepper. At first I don’t know what to order so I asked the waiter the best seller. I always do that if I’m not familiar with the diner. So he told me Indian one is the best seller. Unfortunately, I don’t like the taste. I’m sorry maybe not my preferred taste. I left it half.

Strawberry Preserves and Indian Salt and Pepper.

I should say that Yoghurt House should be on the list when visiting Sagada. They served authentic and freshly cooked with own recipe coming for their own produced. And I I’ll go back here, Yoghurt House should revisited to satisfy my cravings.

It is open 6AM – 9PM Daily.
Address: Patay, 2619 Sagada.

The food is a lil pricey yet well deserved the best taste. Or maybe it's far from the capital Manila and one of the exclusive towns in the highlands. I believe this will be the next Baguio and hopefully will not be endured by mass emigration of businesses and commercial establishments.

PRICE RANGE

Hot Drinks: P25 - P90
Extra Hot Drinks: P100 - P120
Yoghurt Favorites: P70 - P100
Breakfast Meals: P130 - P170
Farmhouse Breakfast Omelet: P50 - P160
Toasts and Sandwiches: P50 - P160