Everybody's Cafe

Following in the "foodsteps" of the Filipinos... we had to make a beeline for Everybody's Cafe. Known for it's more exotic authentic local dishes, I was excited to sit down and get my food on.... despite not having the best stomach for it due to a previous street food contamination.

Being in Philippines culinary capital it's finally nice to venture out and experience some of what they have to offer. The day was Chinese New Year which was a public holiday and it was a great sign to see this place booming with customers.

We sat down as a group of five and ordered a few dishes to share. The Morcon (beef roll), Fried Mole Crickets and Stuffed Frogs. We even got a bowl of soup for free to start off the meal.

The dishes were interesting... I've had frog before and was unsurprised that it taste like chicken. Yes yes.. I know everything tastes like chicken.

My favourite dish was the Fried Mole Crickets... with my previous experiences with cockroaches and meal worms... I felt a lot less apprehensive this time in devouring these creatures. The were diced up so it wasn't as confronting. I loved how when they dissolve in your mouth it tasted of warm oils and vinegar. In my opinion, a perfect unconventional snack to pair with beers.

It was a great experience and I'm glad I tried it but it's not the type of food I'd go back for again and again like a trusty good ol' dependable burger.