Davao Diaries: Eating Croc

Adobong Crocodile

I normally don't eat exotic food, for the simple reason that exotic meat tend to have a "malansa" aftertaste. Crocodile meat is no exception, I guess, based on the meal we had at the Crocodile Farm. Adobong Crocodile is two things: spicy and overflowing ginger.

Overall, I think croc meat closely resembled that of beef--soft yet a little chewy. The bones are bigger than average and the crocodile fat is opaque and jelly-ish, like those sebo (tallow) in beef soup meals. I think the Crocodile Sisig would be better than adobo. Unfortunately, it was no longer available when we dined out.

We also ordered chicken and some safe barbeque meals in case we couldn't stomach croc meat. As I'm not a big eater, Joy was left alone to finish the croc dish, sans the fat.

Pork BBQ

Wash down the spice with this pretty camote tops juice, which reminds me of Pepato's hibiscus juice way way back (when Pepato still existed).

The restaurant is very cultural; performers entertained guests with tribal dances and chants. There's also a dance floor below for those who want to move to the beat of the kulintang and the gongs.

The attention to details is very obvious, as evident in the menu. And the big jars (above) that were placed around the area. 

The place is good for culture lovers or for first-time visitors. There's also the famous croc ice cream, which we'll try on our next visit. Would I visit again? Of course. Its Davao. :) - 4/14/2013