Alice’s Recipes is one of those dining places in Bacolod you might have missed because of its simple facade. You might have passed by it several times, but not knowing there’s a gem hidden behind the simple and unassuming appearance, you dismiss it as just another ordinary restaurant. Places like Alice’s Recipes thrive because of word of mouth. Those who’ve tasted their food sang praises and share the experience to their friends and relatives.
I was meeting with friends for dinner when a friend suggested we try Alice’s Recipes. I asked if it’s a new place and she told me it’s been open for a few years already. Indeed, I remember passing by it several times.
The place is small and there’s only one but quite friendly waiter. Alice’s Recipes offers really delicious food at a very reasonable price. Try their Basil Vinaigrette Salad (P138), a mix of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber with their homemade vinaigrette dressing and your choice of chicken or beef flakes. The veggies are fresh and crisp while the meat flakes add more flavor to the salad.
My personal favorite is the Beef Ropa Vieja ni Lola Nita. It’s their Spanish adaptation of the traditional tapa. At P98 and served with fried egg and garlic rice, it’s irresistible. The shredded tapa was very tasty, add Alice’s very own hot sauce and you’d be asking for extra rice.
Their Baby Back Ribs come two variants, the Classic with smoky barbecue sauce and Hacienda with tangy and spicy Hacienda sauce. Both are served with garlic rice and achara at P158 per serving. The meat was very tender with just the right amount of mouthwatering sauce. If you want a little zing, add a little of their secret hot sauce and say goodbye to your diet.
My friends swear by their other best-sellers, Spare Ribs ni Doc (P148), Chicken Adobo Flakes ni Lola Seryang (P88), and Chicken Teriyaki (P118).
As in most cases in Negros Occidental, the best food are the ones served at home during traditional family gatherings. Alice’s Recipes feature the food that the Torres – Pandan families share at dinner after their traditional Saturday Mass. Fortunately, they shared their treasured recipes to us so we can enjoy them with our own friends and families.
After the first time we dined at Alice’s Recipes, we’re hooked and we’ve been back several times already. In fact, we celebrated the Negros Bloggers’ second anniversary at Alice’s Recipes.
If you want to dine at Alice’s Recipes, it’s near Bong-Bong’s Pasalubong Center at Singcang-Araneta just across Metrodome. You may also opt to order for delivery by calling (034) 434-3773.
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Looks like another place I’ll be visiting.