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The Ruf Resto Bar at Ferra Hotel
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The Ruf Resto Bar at Ferra Hotel

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Ferra Hotel is one of the newest hotel to add to the seemingly countless hotels in Boracay. The hotel is located in the town center near Bulabog Beach and The White Beach, and a few blocks away D’Mall.

One of their in house restaurants is The Ruf Resto Bar. Located at the rooftop of the hotel, The Ruf exudes a lush ambiance and the cold breeze of the night makes it more feel soothing. The place is what you would wish to eat dinner after a long day on the crowded beach of Boracay.

Aside from its amazing location, The Ruf also boasts its extensive menu of Asian dishes some of which we were able to try. Check out some of the dishes below.

  1. Hot Pot Soup (Php415)

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    Hot Pot Soup

This seafood hotpot is one of their signature dishes. It’s a Korean-inspired Asian seafood stew with tofu. Its spicy flavor is perfect for the cold breeze of the night. A perfect dish to make your night a little warmer.

  1. Banana Bread
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Absolutely love this Banana Bread

Their banana bread is really good, I loved it so much I ordered more to take home. But you need to tell them earlier if you plan to order this one because they bake it fresh.

  1. Deconstructed Kare-kare

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The Ruf’s take on this classic Filipino dish is pretty straightforward. It’s made with crispy pork and beef cutlets with vegetables and peanut sauce. It is served with shrimp paste to match.

  1. Zabana Rum

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Being a resto bar, The Ruf also serves alcoholic beverages. One of the crowd favorite and also my personal favorite is their Zabana Rum. For starters, I actually suggest that the Darkerri, I loved it a lot.

  1. Salpicao

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This dish is stir fried beef flavored with butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, red chili pepper flakes and other spices. This makes a good pulutan for the Zabana Rum or a partner for the Bagoong rice.

  1. Banana Orange Flambé

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The Ruf recently introduced a new category for their dessert collection, the Fire and Ice. The resident barista will cook the dish in front of you with a technique called flambé. It is those cooking pan that are set on fire using white wine or other flammable ingredient.

  1. Bagoong Rice

This dish is another of their latest addition of Filipino local dishes to their menu. You should absolutely try eating this one with their Kare-kare and you’ll never regret it. Those two are just match made in heaven.

Despite being a new player in the hotel industry in Boracay, Ferra Hotel’s service is exceptional. Their service is one of the best I had in a restaurant and in a hotel by far. Their service is very personal and the staff are very friendly and warm, they try their best to make conversation with everyone.

 

THE RUF RESTO BAR

Sitio Bulabog, Balabag, Boracay, Aklan

Tel. no. +63 36 288 1177 to 79

ferrahotelboracay@gmail.com

 

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March 5, 2018 0 comment
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Where to Eat in Boracay : Kasbah ( Morroccan Cuisine )
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Where to Eat in Boracay : Kasbah ( Morroccan Cuisine )

written by HungryTravelDuo

Kasbah Morocco Boracay

One of the best things about Boracay aside from its pristine white sand beach, magnificent scenery, and bustling nightlife is the wide range of food you could try. From the usual Pinoy-themed restaurants and Western-style cuisines to flavors of the East like Mediterranean and Moroccan.

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If you are a fan of the latter and happened to be in Boracay or planning a vacation, a restaurant called Kasbah Morocco is a must eat in Boracay. It’s only a minute walk on the white beach and cold breeze of Boracay if you happen to stay in Discovery Shores Hotel.

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Moroccan cuisine is an incredibly diverse cuisine with influences of the tastes and culture of the Arabs, Mediterranean, and Moorish. For more than 10 years since its opening in 2008, they have been consistently giving fantastic and unique dining experience to their customers.

Here are some of their dishes you should not miss;

  1. Kasbah Hummus (Php160)

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Their hummus strikes the balance of soft velvety texture and flavor. It is a puree of chickpea seasoned with garlic, cumin, harissa, and tahini. The Kasbah hummus dip is served with pita bread slices for a very affordable price.

  1. Baba Ghanoush (Php160)

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Baba ghanoush is a dish made with eggplant, tahini or sesame seeds, and seasoned with different spices and olive oil. Similar to the hummus, it is also served with pita bread. This mezze or appetizer can be ordered with the hummus and two other dips with pita bread for Php595.

  1. Moroccan Cigars (Php340)

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Morroccan Cigars

Another delightful mezze on their menu is the Moroccan cigars. Don’t worry it’s not tobacco. This Moroccan cigars are spring rolls filled with eggplant, zucchini, and pistachios served with sauce.

 

  1. Gambas Al Ajillo con Harissa (Php410)

This dish is a fusion of Spanish and Moroccan cuisine. The shrimps are cooked in white wine, seasoned with garlic, thyme, and harissa (hot chili pepper paste) for a Moroccan twist and served on a bed of fern salad.

  1. Berber Lamb Tagine (Php710)

Lamb meat is one of the highlights of Moroccan cuisine. Tagines are traditional dish of the Berber tribe of Morocco. This aromatic and tender stew of Lamb with orange segments, prunes, toasted almonds, carrots, and hard-boiled egg is a must-try for lamb meat lovers.

You can also try their other Tagines like the Seafood tagine (Php570), Kefta tagine (Php595), and Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and green olives (Php520). All their tagines are cooked in a traditional earthenware called Tajine for a more authentic feel.

  1. Chicken Brochettes (Php410)

Brochettes are the Moroccan version of Kebab. The chicken is marinated in chermoula – a relish traditionally used to flavor fish, meat, and vegetables. All their brochette dishes at Kasbah is served with your choice of pita bread, couscous, or basmati rice.

They also have other brochettes like the beef tenderloin brochette (Php720), tiger prawns brochette (Php720), Fish brochette (Php430), Squid brochette (Php430), Vegetable brochette (Php320), or mixed platter (Php1200).

  1. Spaghetti with Meatballs (Php 235)

Kasbah’s spaghetti is not your ordinary spaghetti. It comes with lamb meatballs which surprisingly compliments the dish. This is perfect for lamb lovers or for the kids if you have little ones with you.

  1. Mojito

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You can never go wrong with their refreshing mojitos paired with their mezzes (appetizers) for your happy hour. You could also choose from a variety of their vegetable juices

  1. Watermelon and Feta Salad (Php340)

Kasbah also serves a variety of salads but one of their bestseller and must-try is the watermelon and feta salad. This refreshing and savory salad is a combination of watermelon, feta cheese, olives, almonds, and arugula. It may sound an unusual mix but wait until you try it.

  1. Baklava (Php225)

There is no better way to end a hearty and satisfying meal than a sweet dessert. Baklava has been famous way back the times of the Ottoman Empire. This rich and sweet pastry is made of layers of filo and filled with nuts chopped and bind together by honey and syrup.

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            One of the best thing about Kasbah is its location, aside from being away from most of the crowded places, it is also located in Station One – the best place in the island to enjoy the sunset. There’s absolutely nothing better than sipping on their mojito and enjoying their watermelon with feta cheese all while marveling the setting sun.

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Maybe this is the reason why there are literally two wedding events near us when we visited Kasbah. But I think that’s kind of cool, who wouldn’t want to tie their knots in Boracay by the way?

Contact:

Kasbah Boracay 

Location: Station 1 Boracay Hwy Central, Boracay, Malay, Aklan

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February 28, 2018 0 comment
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Where to Eat in Boracay : Nonie’s
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Where to Eat in Boracay : Nonie’s

written by HungryTravelDuo

Nonie’s: Eat Good, Feel Good

The emergence of new and trendy restaurants and eateries seems to be the new fad today. Restaurants like Nonie’s is one of the addition to this growing trend in the tropical paradise of Boracay. Nonie’s caters to customers who are health conscious with their offerings highlighting vegan/vegetarian dishes.

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This health-focused philosophy of Nonie’s is a breath of fresh air from the usual bars and eateries currently in the area. Their menu takes on Pinoy classic dishes incorporated with healthy cooking technique but still retaining their familiarity.

If you are one of those health conscious individuals or those who want to maintain their beach body without starving themselves, here are some of their offerings that we totally loved.

  1. Cold Press Juices
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Cold Press Sampler

Nonie’s cold press juices are made with the freshest produce sourced from local farmers. You can choose from five different mixes;

  • Reboot – Php170 (orange, calamansi, carrot, pineapple, and ginger)
  • Lean and Green – Php170 (malunggay, calamansi, celery, cucumber, pineapple, apple, and ginger)
  • Rehydration – Php180 (strawberry, watermelon, apple, mint)
  • Liquid Sunshine – Php160 (pineapple, mandarin, orange, granny smith apple);
  • Detox Juice – Php180 (beetroot, apple, carrot, calamansi, ginger)

They also give samplers so you can try all the 5 juices in the Reboot drink.

  1. Malunggay Smoothie (Php160)

This smoothie is made with malunggay, pineapple, banana, fresh coconut milk, local honey, and chia seeds toppings.

To be honest I would not have ordered this on my own, but since we wanted to try as much as we can, I gave it a go. And I actually regret doubting this one in the first place, because it’s very delicious and so refreshing.

I loved how the malunggay complimented well the tangy taste of the pineapple as well as the sweetness of the other ingredients.

  1. Nonie Beef and Kimchi Bao Sliders  (Php250) 
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Nonie’s Bao Slider

 

Another dish I absolutely love is their Beef & Kimchi, it’s made with braised brisket hash, home-made kimchi, sorghum (a type of cereal found in Africa, South Asia, and Australia), and soft boiled egg. What I love most about this is its spiciness.

  1. Beef Short Rib Kare-kare (Php490)

Nonie’s kare-kare is a deconstructed one, meaning the meat is separated from the sauce instead of the usual where all the ingredients are mixed together. Their short-rib was a rather large portion and they used black beans as substitute for the shrimp paste (bagoong).

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They also used cashew nut and coconut milk for the sauce and served with organic black rice to complete the dish. I was really excited about this one and it exceeded all my high expectations. I loved so much and would definitely recommend to everyone.Nonies-Boracay-Hungrytravelduo

  1. Farmers Market (Php320)

The name itself sounds very healthy already. This dish is a part of their grain bowls dishes and is made with toasted dilis (dried anchovies), carabao (local buffalo) milk cheese, seasonal greens, green mango, onion, tomato, and adlai.Nonies-Boracay-Hungrytravelduo

Erica mentioned that this is something she would come back for, and I couldn’t agree more as this is one of my favorites too. You can always have the satisfaction of feeling healthy while eating this one.

  1. Jackfruit dip (Php200)

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This is another item I would honestly not give a try on my own. But I am really glad we tried it because it’s really good. You should give this a try unless you really don’t like the smell of jackfruit.

Nonie’s vision is not only to provide a better and healthier dining option for tourists but to be a socially responsible organization by giving back to the community. Most of their ingredients are locally grown by farmers around the area and freshly supplied to the store. They also regularly organize coastal clean-up drives, an attitude that more businesses should begin to adapt.

 

NONIE’S: EAT GOOD, FEEL GOOD

Open daily from 10 A.M to 10 P.M

Station X, G/F, Hue Hotel and Resorts, Manoc-manoc, Boracay, Aklan

Tel. no. +63 912 394-8948

https://facebook.com/noniesboracay/

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February 25, 2018 0 comment
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