Food Tripping in Sagada

Food tripping was at the top of our list when my sister and i went to Sagada last May. Sagada is a small westernized village located at the top of Mountain Province where foreigners own the majority of business establishments and natives are more fluent in English than Filipino. During our 3-day stay, we were able to dine in St. Joe's Cafe (try their curry veggies and mountain tea), Cuisina Igorota (the hospital canteen!), Log Cabin (buffet dinner is a must), Masferre (their blackbean chicken is the best), Yoghurt House (yoghurt= disappointing), and Alfredo's (read: breakfast for gluttons). Dining is quite expensive, most of which costs 100php/meal, but be prepared because almost all restos have giant servings. I'll never ever get over their mountain rice, tea, and coffee for as long as i am eating. Of course, the winner is Log Cabin where we had this really delish vegetarian buffet dinner prepared by its Aussie chef/owner.

Apart from our near-death experience of being chased by evil dogs on our way to Kiltepan (a viewpoint), Sagada is almost perfect for those who are in search of something more than the usual. Then again, i don't want to go back unless it's for free...