Breakfast @ Mer's Kitchenette, Digos City

April 23, 2014 - Traveling to different places is one of my favorite things to do especially if I'm with my family. It's why when I was asked to be with them, I couldn't contain my excitement as it was my first time to visit General Santos City. With that, I had to be ready with everything. :D

Last Friday, it was the day that we have to travel to General Santos City and since we didn't eat any breakfast, we had to stop at Mer's Kitchenette in Digos City to fill up our hungry tummies.

Mer's Kitchenette

Mer's Kitchenette was our first stop traveling to General Santos City. It's always a big hit especially for those who are traveling south and got hungry. What I love about the place is even though it's not near to any residential houses, it's accessible to those who travel. They have big parking space fit for those who want to eat for a while before continuing the journey.

Inside Mer's Kitchenette

Good thing about Mer's Kitchenette is the interior which has bright colors that can make every traveler enticed to eat. I love the place as it is like a resting place for me before I continue my journey. Unlike other carenderias which are humid and hot, Mer's Kitchenette is air-conditioned which provides comfort while eating. They also have pasalubong area for those who want to bring some when they go home.

Food, food, food!

For those who want to eat a lot in breakfast, this place is perfect as they have variety of choices for you to pick! When I saw the Bicol Express, I told myself that this is the perfect time to taste the dish and spice up my breakfast! They also have the giniling but I didn't chose it as my mom also ordered more food for us to eat.

Native Chicken

I remember when my dad used to serve us a native chicken, I wouldn't eat it as I've seen how he killed the poor chicken in front of me and as a respect, I would only eat the vegetables. But with this trip, since I didn't witness the death of the chicken, I had to eat as it's also my first time to taste it after years of avoiding it. It is actually delicious and it also has lots of meat for me to eat. Although it tastes better if you dip it with soy sauce to enrich more flavor but this native chicken is a must try.

Bicol Express

If you ask me two of my favorite hot and spicy dishes, that would be Laing and Bicol Express. Why? Aside from of course, being hot and spicy, they're packed with flavors that you could enjoy munching while having the intense heat in your mouth making presence. It's why when I ordered this dish, this was like one of my challenges and to be able to eat Bicol Express is like an achievement!

What I love this dish is not just the spiciness, but the flavor! The "gata" or coconut milk always do well with any dishes. I couldn't get enough of this dish as I ate more, it even tasted more delicious. But for those who can't stand the spiciness of Bicol Express, I would suggest to avoid this dish first and for those who want to try, muster enough courage to order this mighty dish!

Here are some of the dishes they've ordered:

Pork Liempo

When there's Pork Liempo, I wouldn't hesitate to get some and love every bite of it! It's best paired with gravy, soy sauce or vinegar. Though I was unfortunate to try this one though. There's always next time!

Arroz Caldo/Lugaw

If there's one perfect breakfast to eat, it's the lugaw and to be honest, I've missed eating this one! My dad ordered this one and yes, I didn't get to taste it! Oh well.. :D

With my family

Of course, a trip wouldn't be complete without my family who are of course, always on their feet whenever we go somewhere. With me are my mom and dad, my sister, my niece and nephews. Thanks Mer's Kitchenette for the breakfast! It was so good!

P.S.
Always ask how much is their food. When we had our breakfast, it turned out to be so expensive that we couldn't believe that we had to pay for such high price! But I still recommend this place if you want to have breakfast, lunch or dinner whenever you travel somewhere. :)

Adios! Thanks for reading!