Food Trip at the Most Expensive City of the Philippines | PABORITO in BGC

Hey guys! It's been a while!
I'm excited to share that I'm finally back with another PABORITO episode, at one of the most expensive districts in the Philippines-Bonifacio Global City!
I searched for the best food in BGC by asking locals and frequents of the town! It was a challenge to look for a place with less than five branches but eventually got many recommendations. 🥹
Let me know, what's your PABORITO in BGC? 😋
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[@jessicaleeseul]

❗️Important Announcement❗️ Over the past few days, the Philippines has experienced devastating impacts from the typhoon Carina. My heart goes out to all the victims, and I’m sending prayers and support to everyone affected. Stay safe and strong. 🙏 On top of that, I have to say that the PABORITO series will be on hold temporarily. As I’m now back to being a solo creator, producing and editing all the videos on my own, I need some time to focus on quality over quantity. Your patience and support mean a lot to me. Thank you for your love for this series! 🙏❤️

[@edr_tv]

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[@JonathanManansala-zg8jb]

ingat

[@JonathanManansala-zg8jb]

ingat po kayo palagi We love Korea❤❤❤🎉

[@Gilvan88]

thank you Jessica for making me smile with your videos

[@eleq3cuteworld496]

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[@jadiary697]

Natawa ko sa "Mcdo" 😂😂 pati sa part ni Kyle 😅 ang babaw ko HAHAHA!!

[@nathandemegillo4303]

Hahaha grabe nman kasi, hiningian ka ng recommendation tapos mcdo ibibigay

[@bensonbranzuela1011]

baka nagsawa na sya sa mga mamahaling resto kaya mas ok ang simple ^__^ mecdo

[@DivinaJoyAyungo]

Just came from Caravan black today. Grabe daming tao. The staff informed us that it’s been more than a week that they became very busy. And it’s because they were featured by Jessica. Actually, that was also the reason we went 😅

[@authene]

Wow!

[@shidneyseldon]

thanks also to the girl who recommended it to her

[@dianaproclaim]

Paborito and trabaho series are really genius idea. Whoever came up with this should be awarded ❤

[@italianherb]

Both concepts were taken from other Korean channels. Paborito series is a direct copy of Poongja's Repeat Restaurant And Trabaho series is a direct copy of Workman and Work-dol

[@eka38]

Thank you to Poongja and Jang Sung Kyu! 😂

[@dianaproclaim]

@@italianherb ohhh, I didn't know that ~

[@theiansm]

I love how grounded you are in gauging the prices. Like the reaction when you found out the coffee was P200 was giving real local pinoy vibes.

[@IAmRose218]

BGC is expensive, and most restos are franchises. But there are few finds there and I’m glad you found one of them.

[@windowbreezes]

some of the pricing doesnt make sense. an appetizer costs as much as the main dish at the ramen place.

[@durkcarter]

Yess caravan black is a hidden gem. The place is usually not full. Good coffee and good food.

[@18lanidel]

Caravan Black's owners are one of the most humble people I know. Glad someone recommended that to you!

[@chaeyoungshin7990]

Caravan Black is now an added list to my go to shop. Will be back in BGC sooner. Thank you, Ms. Jessica and the one who recommended it.

[@chilliwarzner1886]

When Jessica is waving 👋 and say hi its like they know each other 🤣 so cute 🥰🥰🥰

[@Emerald2060]

I love how Jessica always ask for permission before filming inside those restaurants❤️

[@furlingglasgow]

18:03 when you guys exchanged restaurant recommendations 😭 thats such a cute interaction

[@carlodurian3730]

'Mitsubishi Mall' daw, pertaining to 'Mitsukoshi Mall'... Jessica is so cute

[@RylBenedict]

I thought I was the only one who heard it 😅

[@jessicaleeseul]

Mitsukoshi mall suddenly became car brand 🤣 Sorry po and Mitsukoshi* mall is korrektttt 😂

[@Justin_0241]

​@@jessicaleeseul Mitsukoshi is a well known chain of malls in Japan btw

[@retsuretsu3447]

​@@jessicaleeseulPlease visit tutuban food park just like ugbo in manila

[@eizenbarleta]

As someone who has been living in BGC for more than three years now, I'd been to these four spots already and I'm happy that we have the same favorite among the choices, Jess. This district is home to various international cuisines, and I hoped the Japanese options in this set was limited to just one. Nonetheless, it's an interesting and enjoyable episode as usual. I wish you can visit my BGC recos Fowlbread, Sidechick, KIJI Bakehouse, and Outpost when you come back. All the best to producing quality content!

[@sapnupuas6200]

which is the most affordable? the “marugame” type of prices lang

[@kikomagarang4233]

pag may post si ate jessica naka prio ako agad hahaha, kahit may pinapanuod sa netflix mas e pprio ko pa din panuorin ung video na to. Thats why dont forget to click the notification bell para lagi kayo updated sa pinopost ni ate Jessica.

[@EmsNicholeCala]

sameeee❤ i don't know why Everytime i watched her videos makes me happy 😊❤❤ tbh

[@bayareatanders]

You should move to BGC👍

[@haechannie8045]

11:50 isang pinay na naman po ang swerte sa buhay !! honestly she's a QUEENNN HAHAH go girl ure so pretty we get ur partner emeh

[@jungkookslollipop2627]

a proud freeloader lol

[@LanLanTV]

Jessica Lee: Grabeh! sarap ng life! Sana all! Sana All!

[@trishahunter3346]

​@jungkookslollipop2627 what a nasty thing to say. So stay at home wives are freeloaders too?

[@turinganarisa3596]

@@jungkookslollipop2627 just say ur inggit : (

[@laureenkoa]

@@jungkookslollipop2627huwag ka mainggit hahahah

[@gavinoannaliza7184]

This video from Jessica is a sad reality here in the Philippines. Where business is not a very popular option for Filipinos, and how monopoly can take over a culture such as here. Interviewees would only know restaurant chains, one even recommended Mcdonald's. It's a shame because the Philippines has so much to offer. It's even in BGC where it's supposed to be hip/modern, hopefully we can shift to a different direction where more options other than chains are available, so kudos to Jessica for promoting these hidden gems in different areas of the country, although for this video majority of those she tried are mini resto chains.

[@troythepinoy]

opo tama ka. Ang dami ng chain restaurants pero salamat to Jessica for showing us there are ibang pagpipilian doon. & I love when she interviews the locals there to hear what they have to say about it

[@galbidoit]

알고리즘에 떠서 보게 되었는데, 요즘 정주행 중입니다. 너무 재밌고, 영어도 공부되고, 필리핀에 대해서 더욱더 알게 되는 너무 매력적인 채널입니다. 채널 더욱더 흥해라!!!

[@itsgettingchili]

I spent 6 weeks in BGC and I agree, I thought many of the places were just ok. You were however, standing next to one of places that I repeated my visits. Gino's Brick Oven Pizza. Decent value and their pizza was pretty good. One of the top two I had in the Philippines.

[@gummyandchewy4626]

Watching this video Jessica makes me really appreciate Pinas food diversity, availability and the food prices actually. 😅 Been living here in New Zealand for some time now. And there’s not much food option here, also a simple Mcdonald’s meal here will cost you 10NZ$ (around 350php base on the current exchange rate). I know people in NZ will say 10$ is just nothing to them but if you’re from PH you can’t take the fact that its so damn expensive 😅 No offense to NZ. It’s really beautiful and peaceful here. The people also is very kind and welcoming. ❤

[@junkydoodles1264]

Thank you Jessica for this very helpful vlog! Normally kaming mga commoners, we get intimidated right away pag medyo high end ang places and lalo na BGC. Thank you kasi I appreciate na you tell us how much at least we have an idea and not just assume that we wont be able to afford it ever. Puede pala pag 13th month o may bonus o birthday ganyan. Galing! Wishing you more success! 🎉👍👏

[@karuneko2091]

Finally it's here! Ah paborito episode for BGC. Love your series. You should've tried either Burnt Bean or Purple Rice.

[@JEDGUECOB]

Nako, missed opportunity to try - Burnt Bean - Griffoni’s - Elephant Grounds - Alegria - Mamou (Kaso madami ng branch) - Kashmir - Sentro (Kaso madami ring branch)

[@jannamacapeges478]

Agree with Elephant Grounds! kanina ko pa sinisigaw sa screen hahaha

[@kenbeluso5485]

@@jannamacapeges478 this is also a franchise ... theres one in podium

[@gclnrz98032]

Burnt Bean, Griffoni's and Elephant Grounds have a branch in Podium na though 🥹 Goes to show na most restaurants in BGC are franchises/have several branches talaga

[@JEDGUECOB]

@@gclnrz98032 Pasado pa naman, her rules ata are less than 5 branches?

[@gclnrz98032]

​@@JEDGUECOB Right, haha sayang nga, especially Griffoni's!

[@RuizaAnne]

One of the best videos! Love that you were also very authentic in your reactions. There needs to be part 2 of this.

[@asanako4243]

Because of many resto in bgc, you can do part 2 and part 3, and those winners in each part should have another round to try again to decide which one is really the best.

[@RainierFajardoProduction]

I love your reaction ate! Been a fan of your video, Jessica! Tbh, I don't like eating on expensive restos because I found the cheaper ones to be more affordable given my job in the Philippines pero I love watching your videos po!

[@jedidiah710]

ABE! Kaso 6 branches. Abe is seriously one of the best Filipino restaurants in the country. My personal favorite in Luzon.. 👌🏻😋

[@JEDGUECOB]

Dilis Rice for the win! Pro tip, any LJC restaurant will serve dilis rice kahit wala sa menu 😁

[@sheilaorbista6436]

Glad that youre back!! Once every two weeks! And 1 live a month! 😉

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Yung taga Larry's ni recommend yung Abe. They are one group. Abe is the father of restaurateur Larry Cruz.

[@jessicaleeseul]

Oh hahahahahah buti nlng it had more than 5 branches

[@Jesdes1434]

yep. I used to work there back in'07. Wala pang BGC. Larrys was at Serendra and Abe was in Trinoma and Abe Farm in Magalang. Namatay si LJC during my stint there.

[@losbanos9179]

Daya ni kuya! 😂

[@JonathanManansala-zg8jb]

Hi po palagi❤

[@jonbasa]

And I thought he was just being helpful.

[@missallsunday8928]

OMG! My new favorite vlogger! 😍 Bat ngayon ko lang to nakita. Subscribed!!!!!!!

[@zenyhuelgas8128]

I find you to be the best blogger or content creator on the overall! ❤

[@heraldnewserial3665]

lore by chef tatung is a must try for filipino food, it has no other branches elsewhere only in BgC

[@aivxn]

Kuya Kyle from Logistics company knows his tastes well, i'd love to be his food buddy someday. I could eat like a truck 😂🎉 parang ang sarap kumain sa mga food branches na he mentioned.

[@mchaeljohnguyuran280]

yeeeyyyy. finally. a new video.tapos ko na lahat video mo and always waiting for a new one. 😊😊😊😊

[@aejoymamotosfermin2497]

Thanks sa new episode ng paborito, Jess. Papanoorin ko to ulit pag may signal na. Hehehhe Hina Kasi signal Ng data. Ingat guys.

[@luckyrawr_0013]

Wow, nasa sosyal na place ka na, Jessica, di kana mareach! ✨🥰 I like the best cafe na nirecommend na naging Paborito mo dito in this episode, now we have a bucketlist na!

[@jamesabanto8531]

Stay safe Jessica 💖 Also to the people that is being affected by typhoon. Halong gid kamo tanan🤗

[@DinxVlogs]

I love Baguio!

[@rinarinachan_]

My favorites here in BGC: Va Bene, a mano, Wolfgang Steakhouse, Raging Bull, Hossein’s, Yayoi

[@ptm0722]

The more me watch your videos, the more we get to know you, Jessica-noona. (I'm a 98-liner, but... We'll call you "Noona" because you are our favorite Noona/Unnie) Thank you for sharing a part of yourself... Noona 🫶🏻 -I can't wait to see PABORITO in Provincial areas (Cebu, Davao) 🫶🏻

[@halley_7]

Some of my go to restaurants/bar in BGC are Chotto Matte, Salaryman, Out of Office, Wong Place, Auro Cafe, Mango Tree, and Bolero 🤍

[@sheilaorbista6436]

Just be yourself! That’s the reason why people watch you- no stress!

[@angelitadedicatoria1047]

I hope next time the Paborito series went to Malabon City to tried their different food the city can offer. More Power Miss Jessica and the team.

[@gabsl1552]

There are few resto are worth to try even if its expensive and unpopular opinion 1. Shaka Shaka 2. Jones All Day 3. Key Coffee 4. The Bowery 5. Café Alegria

[@johnpaulabling9263]

will always wait for new uploads from Jessica!! avid fan here!!

[@manijj4j52]

Wow jess sikat sa bgc na from street foods to sostal fine dining restos from uptown areas! Next vlog feature the most expensive restos in manila with at least per menu cost 50K-100K php minimum! Good luck to you!

[@sunmeg]

She finally posted!!!

[@Gabriel-tx4dv]

It's so impressive that you can eat that much! I would've been so full after the first meal!

[@TheGusStation]

I used to work in BGC and I love Caravan Black! Try their Cold Blonde (Milky coffee) and their Kimchi Tuna Melt sandwich!

[@CaptainJjang]

omgggg caravan black is my go-to coffee shop 🥰

[@sheilaorbista6436]

Always look forward to watch your videos. Much love and support from Chicago!! Come visit! Pray hard- will give you peace 🙏. Ingat!

[@marshalllee3117]

Ramen soup usually contains 3 parts which is Tare (soy sauce mixture), broth. and aroma oil that's why its oily. I love your content!

[@matchacheesecake12]

Yay! You're back in PH! More Trabaho and Paborito series! 🫶

[@KalsSanPedro]

Hi, Jessica! Suggesting for next time you’re in BGC, try Beirut bites in Market-market at the 3rd floor. Their shawarma is really good! Been there more times than I can count and always order their beef shawarma! More power!

[@chxpsx]

I just missed you by a day, Gino's one of the best!!

[@gamble3732]

As a BGC local, I would definitely agree with Fat Seed. Try their Hotate Soy Cream Pasta, it is the absolute best. Next time try Fowlbread and Sidechick too, they are some of the low key gems of BGC. Masarap pramis!

[@bundlesbyminho]

Fowlbread yassss!!

[@lowest6229]

CARAVAN YEAYY!!! I LOVE THIS CAFE SO MUCHHH!!

[@alyserdalesantiago1013]

This is why before watching your new paborito series, i will prepare a food so i can eat too and hindi mainggit sa food😭😆

[@Genki_Goemon]

Legit sa lady n 14min. Respect 🫡

[@adrianjedmagsino5708]

Kakatapos ko lang maglaba then nag pop up yung video ni Jessica, grabe tanggal yung pagod eh hehehe. Siya na ang pahinga ko❤

[@alexis-ong]

once you resume your paborito series, you should go to salcedo next. there's a lot of good food there! 💕

[@cheaguilar1609]

Finally, been waiting this for so long hehe. 💞😊

[@yannnavarro6943]

I love this episode hahaha. So if I revisit bgc, I'll try na lang yung mga recommended resto dito sa vid haha

[@kachmg8239]

I love Fat Seed. They also have a branch in UPTC. Our go-to order there is the fried chicken and ube waffles. So good! Our BGC favorites are Pink’s for the hotdogs and M Bakery for the banana pudding. If you ever go back to BGC I hope you try these (if you haven’t yet.) ☺️

[@Lolz8677]

I love your paborito series!

[@Philipsjohnstevens88]

Grabe ang mahal tlga sa bgc but it's very safe there at Jan mo lng magagamit ung pedestrian lane napakaganda Ng bgc sana d masira after 50 years ung bgc sana ganun parin...iba ang bgc tlga 🥰🥰🥰

[@johnlloydtelin8870]

I really like the PABORITO SERIES!

[@arrianemendoza8440]

Bake house, Shang for pastries! da beeeest ❤

[@jamnee2648]

forda pawis na si Jessica pero laban lang sa food trip go!!😁

[@blairmortis]

"Kyle". Yeeeap, that's our boy Kyle there! Also, Mendokoro is yess! (typing this while working in the middle of BGC)

[@loeysuk4650]

finallyyyy i’ve been waiting for a new ep of paborito 😩

[@neimernz]

Try TFF (Tarsier Fried Food) next time, 2 branches lang yata sila, mura lang 100+pesos lang fried rice and madaming servings. Front of Mitsokoshi Mall lang, near Mendokoro.

[@lemonandlimx]

Always looking forward to your vlog Jessica!! My list is getting longer on which food place to try 😆 hope to try all of them soon! But i think I'll try the recommendation first in this video because its somehow near my place 😊

[@aayjeey]

YES. Caravan Black is amazing! I miss their cinnamon buns!!

[@babbleboyquito]

Keizo is a hidden gem in BGC. One of the best Japanese restaurants in Metro Manila tbh

[@MinatozakiMiyawaki]

Laro nmn si ate ko,,, McDo sa dinami-daming masarap, the cheapest quality (imo) fast food chain pa tlga😭😭😭

[@davemarticio200]

I really love you Jessica, so cute and pretty, I really love your videos sorry my mga skip pero onti lang unlike sa mga ibang videos from different vlogger more on skip ako hahaha, for me you're the best ♥🙂😊

[@paintwithruru5690]

Now I am craving MendoKoro Ramen!!! UGH 🤤

[@peachypievlogs]

OMG, sayang di kita nakita 😢 jan lang office ko sa tapat ng Caravan Black. I'll try it, di ko pa naexplore much ang BGC. Thanks, Jessica! ❤

[@ZenitsuAgatsuma7890]

Thank you for another Paborito episode. I appreciate you and your team's hard work. And yes, please take as much time you need for the next episode. Real fans of this channel prefer quality over quantity as well. Let's go 2M subssss!!

[@johnthecommoner]

went to Caravan Black yesterday during my two night stay in Metro Manila because of this Vlog. hahaha I had the Cold Blonde iced coffee (as recommended by the barista) and it was so so good! easily makes it to my top three iced coffees i had in my life. hahahaha thanks Jessica for the Caravan Black feature!

[@johnthecommoner]

and of course, thanks to the maam bgc local who recommended it to Jesicca!

[@keyronkathrynekathrynkeyron]

Hello jessica sana sa sunod na blog mo matulungan mo ang mga nasalanta ng bagyong carina... Lalo na ung mga taong nakasama mo sa TRABAHO SERIES 🥰🥰

[@roderickko8137]

Not good watching during midnight 🥲 Kagutom ka po 😭😩

[@millea.8665]

Been working in BGC for more than a yr now pero never ko pa natry sa Caravan Black hahahaha lapit lang sa office. Try ko na sya bukassss 😊 thank you Jessica 🫰

[@itsmearlon1898]

I miss BGC. I think its more than 10yrs since my last gala there... Nice vlog jessica.

[@yesnook817]

Oh god this video is so well-made

[@mrniceone17]

Thank you for the recommendations. Sayang lang din na no one recommends Tarsier Fried Food or TFF. 2 branches pa lang siya pero affordable and maraming servings. Recommended sya ng friend ko na working sa BGC.

[@EE-sd4bi]

If it hasn't been mentioned yet, I'd suggest The Wong Place; really great take on Chinese food.

[@lyf0224]

Sariwon is one of my fave restaurants in BGC ❤

[@jeffersongalita7039]

Hi Jessica, it's Mitsukoshi 😁, anw love your vlogs. More coffee shops pa! ☕

[@marou510]

One of The safest place talaga to stroll ang BGC but beware May areas din na Di nkikita ng mga roving guards kaya be wary of those. High end kc ang BGC kaya wala tlga mga carinderia dyan. Try mo sa malapit sa UPTOWN marami na nag open na resto at cafes dun. Hope to see you there one of these days Jess habang nagwawalking ako. 😊❤

[@mikepias5849]

I’ve watched your vlogs and tried some of these. I went to that crepe restaurant last year several times. It’s really good. I will try this caravan black next time

[@jayse112002]

Sana all sana all 😂

[@ravenlandicho]

Thank you for the video! I'll check out a few of these places when I visit next month 😊

[@Pototoynijapersniper]

I recommend my self to y9u miss jessica, im delicious than the foods you've looking for😂 love you miss Jessica ❤❤❤

[@jerecakes1]

13:17 nalibre lang kami dito sa Samba, and oh MAN the food slaps so hard (basta pikit-mata sa presyo) faovrite namin yung Prawn Quinotto, may savory na lasang di naman maintindihan pero sobrang gusto namin😭 the serving size was for 2 - 3 people (estimate namin) for 975 :D

[@quizs2]

Jessica is filipino hearted ❤️ loveyou Jessica from PH.

[@itsme_riaaaa9]

You should definitely go here in Olongapo City, there are many delicious foods and delicacies here.

[@oneplays7254]

Wok Alley is a must at BGC!

[@BellaBitesASMR]

Missing Philippines - my heart goes out to my kababayans during the typhoon 💔