DARAKs KITCHEN: BEING OUT OF THE ORDINARY CUISINE

By: Krystel Vianzon

Are you a food-lover who loves to explore and try new eats? Looking for a place where you can find something out of the usual dining experience? Do you love to eat at a  very instagram-worthy environment? If yes, DARAKs KITCHEN should be a part of your foodtrip escapades!

"A simple dish from ordinary ingredients. Elevated by complicated technique and secret flavors that brings extra-ordinary taste"

The kitchen's tagline says it all. The resto offers a menu which is very Filipino but with a twist. The foods originated as simple Pinoy dishes but turned exceptional through the Master Chef's cooking prowess. Oooops! yes, you read it right, THE MASTER CHEF.


THE MASTER CHEF

The restaurant's owner is Mr. Sonny Boy Tuazon who became part of the Master Chef Philippines. Master Chef PH is the Philippine version of the British competetive reality cooking series. He was known for his darak cookies. D A R A K. You read it right again... Darak or rice bran is commonly fed to pigs or just thrown away but our Master Chef found a way to use the product and turn it into delish cookies. 

Click the link below to know more about his winning cookies 😂

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dN_mXBTgxrs

Darak cookies are now offered in Daraks Kitchen! Give it a try! Don't worry, they're completety edible and yummy! 😊

Mr. Sonny Boy aka "Darak King" became a part of the said contest from November 12, 2012 to February 9, 2013. 

ABOUT THE PLACE

DARAKs KITCHEN is situated in Panilao, Pilar, Bataan (from Espada intersection going to highway after Bataan Christian School and Penelco). The theme of the place was rustic and vintage. I've been there personally and I must say that it's really worth a spot in your feed. You will also enjoy the resto's background music since it is vintage and cozy. Don't forget to take a picture with the hall of frame plus a selfie with the Master Chef. 😊

Daraks Kitchen is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm

OUT OF THE ORDINARY CUISINE

Daraks Kitchen serves Pinoy dishes with a twist perfect for your unique taste and unusual cravings. Their best sellers are the Sisig Fries, Cheesy Sardines Sticks and Chicken Ala Darak. They also offer smoothies, frappes, burgers, rice meals and pasta which will surely satisfy what your tummy desires.

Sisig Fries

Monster Frappe

Hotscratch

Cheesy sardines sticks

Kare-kare Maki

Salted-egg chicken ala darak

Ice Cream Burger

Pro Tip: You can play their mini-game the "Tiki Toss" while waiting for your foods to be served and have a chance to win the following:

1 out of 5 shots = 1 darak cookie
3 out of 5 shots = 1 cheesy sardine stick
4 out of 5 shots= 1 sisig fries
Perfect 5 shots = 1 Monster Frappe

In every 300 pesos and above single receipt you have 5 tries to do the game.

Enjoy Playing and Happy Eating 😊

PERSONAL COMMENT

Daraks Kitchen is a perfect place to those who loves food as much as I do. Their menu is somewhat extraordinary and you'll definitely love the ig-worthy interior. My favorite food there is the Cheesy sardines Stick and the Sisig Pasta but everything is a must-try!  

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