Davao City never fails to surprise me. Who would have thought that a cozy business inn like Lispher Inn would boast of a restaurant that serves great tasting Filipino dishes at very affordable prices?

This leg of the Davao Food trip was at Avenida, a restaurant that specializes in Filipino cuisine. They prepared a set dinner for us, letting us try the most ordered dishes in their restaurant. Pearl and I arrived at the place a bit early and had the chance to look around, chat with Mikko, and assess the coziness of the place. The place is simple but elegant in a way.

Blogie raved about their beef misono and I wasn’t disappointed at all. The Beef Misono is I think a must try for everyone who drops by at Avenida. Served with flavored rice and gravy on the side, the dish which costs P35 only is a winner. The beef is tender, with a hint of garlic. I liked the gravy too, because it’s on the side, you can have as many or as little as you want, depending on how you like your beef.

Avenida’s Bangus Belly is also good. I admit to uhm…having second thoughts about the veggies with the Bangus but in the end I liked it. The dish had a strong garlic flavor which works for me. I’m a garlic lover just as I am an onion hater. hehehe. Avenida’s Bangus Belly costs P90 per dish and is good for 2 or 3 people.

Last dish for the night was the sizzling squid sisig with yellow sauce on the side (P60). It was sizzling hot…lol. how redundant. hehe. The sisig had paksiw overtones. A bit sour for me, but still tasty enough to keep me coming back for more.

The verdict: Avenida is perfect not only for the locals but for tourists in the area. The food is affordable and very filipino. An added bonus is the location. Lispher Inn is right in the middle of one of the busiest districts in the city and is just a few minutes away from SM, NCCC Mall, and Matina Town Square.

Avenida Restaurant
Lispher Inn, 13 Juna Avenue,
Juna Subdivision, Matina,
Davao City, Philippines
Tel No.: (6382) 299-1610

Photo credits: Lispher.ph & mydavaocity.com