Beyond the usual kwek-kwek and street side barbecue stalls, Davao’s street food is fast developing with better options and flavors for the average foodie.
Balamban Liempo
Originally from Cebu and now in Davao, this nondescript eatery is tucked on the side road of the Buhangin flyover . Their trademark liempo (pork belly) is stuffed with an assortment of herbs and spices and is spit roasted creating a crispy skin that every lechon lover looks for. Expect a nice briny taste that is paired well with a cold bottle of cola and lots of rice.
For chicken lovers, Balamban Liempo also has their own version of roast chicken with the same spices as that of the liempo and also spit roasted to fall-off-the-bone perfection.
The liempo is at P180 per piece that can serve up to four, depending on the size of their appetite, while the chicken is at P160.
Gino’s Burger
Just a few months in operation but already a local favorite this burger joint is taking Davao City by storm with their affordable giant-sized but juicy burgers. Tucked away at Lapu-lapu Street near Sobrecary Street Gino’s Burger is a must-visit whenever one is near Chinatown.
This street-side no-nonsense eatery features American-style charcoal-grilled burgers with a myriad of toppings ranging from crispy bacon, to onion rings and japaneño peppers. Their burgers are made of a right balance of beef that is freshly made and never frozen which makes the patties naturally juicy and never dry. Foodies with a huge appetite can take a swipe at any of Gino’s Giant Burgers that features a dinner plate-sized burger.
