The Most Highly Reviewed Bulalo in Tagaytay Philippines

[@JackieRipplinger-dj4ui]

Watching your vlog from Las vegas. I am so jealous of your travel & food adventures in the Phil. Haven’t been there in years & I’m really surprised & proud of how the country has developed. Thanks to vlogers like you for showing us the beauty of the Philippines. More power to you Jonathan!

[@wavemaker2077]

So his first name is actually Jonathan and not Mergim. His full name then is Jonathan Mergim.

[@willylipat4043]

I just had beef pares here in Las Vegas at Mang Felix and is not the same as there in which mergim paid 70pesos! her is is $17 which comes to 850 pesos.

[@willylipat4043]

and the bulalo at Noypitz grill is 2,100pesos! here in las vegas

[@ArnoldArenas]

The crispy fish is called Tawilis. Those are freshwater sardines that got trapped when Taal Lake became landlocked.

[@iflipover]

I'm surprised the tawilis survived the last Taal eruption.

[@tettignacio-mallari3621]

Mergim, caught you twice already, haha.. i was surprised no one stopped you the first time. you've used the exit ramp of the Starbucks instead of the entry ramp on the other side. there are big arrows at the bottom pointing to the exit ramp that you've not noticed. you've also met an ascending suv.. well, the guards didn't say anything when you've asked them for the bike parking, so i guess it's fine for motorbikes to do that or they do not want to converse in english.. hahahaha & you exited on the entry ramp. by the way, the white villas next to the house with red tiled roof is the Estancia Resort Tagaytay.

[@Henyo1070]

It's called pasa-lu-bong, usually a gift/small item you bring to the people at home when you come back from your travels. It could be a souvenir item or food. It's a Filipino tradition to bring something back home when you travel. I like that you do some research before eating at local restaurants. At least you get to choose the best unlike some vloggers who just eat anywhere and end up getting so so food.

[@CaptainSteveVPT]

Love your channel... like your day to day in BGC... but also like seeing the surrounding areas. Me and my misses watch every video you do sir. I am from the UK. And my partner from the Philippines.

[@raymundcordova1016]

You are not just acclimatized to our weather but your demeanor, how you interact with the locals, how you ride your motorbike, how you travel all around even by yourself and even how you say some tagalog words, you’re like a true Filipino by heart!! You’re a class of it’s own! That bulalo is so mouthwatering!😋 Stay safe stay healthy and stay happy!! Btw, stay forever in the Philippines!! ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇬🇧

[@nightwing4065]

YO! That's the exact same place where Mikey Chen (Strictly Dumpling) went. Massive beef bulalo soup! 😋👍

[@buzz_chill]

It's great to see that you went with that Bulalo place where lots of locals eat rather than the other one. Did you like that one better than the other one you went to before (with your gf)? Just curious too what your gf said about Bulalo (it's nice to kinda hear too what other Asians think) of our local dishes. Anyways, we loved watching your videos, as always. We have a suggestion btw, you should go to a local market there where they sell beef or you can show us how small the cow looks like there in Tagaytay. We're subscribers from the US and our cows here are a lot bigger than those there 😊. Safe travels!

[@enriquejoseguidote6148]

The crispy fish you ate is called Tawilis and it is caught only in Taal Lake. It is a delicacy in Tagaytay and Batangas.

[@smolfiddle9337]

Was that an endangered species?

[@wavemaker2077]

@@smolfiddle9337 They can only be found in Taal Lake. I'm not sure if they can be categorized as endangered just because they can only be found in one location. They are thriving in that lake. Maybe they have to be propagated in other lakes as well to ensure their survival.

[@TDLTDL100]

@@smolfiddle9337 I was told that for a time, catching tawilis was banned because its population was diminishing. Nowadays, they're serving it around the country again because it's now being cultured/farmed.

[@jerryd9124]

Mergim, the brave adventurer and a great blogger. Here comes the Brit 🇬🇧.

[@cutebalddiver]

The bulalo and tawilis makes a perfect food pairing! You should have gotten beer too.

[@manbibar4299]

🇵🇭💖Nice! Tagaytay Bulalo, the best! Then there's brewed Kapeng Barako and Buko Pie. Piaya too!👍🤟

[@lorenzoirvingconcepcion7291]

While in Tagaytay you ought to try it's variation called Bulalo Steak at Ribchon...Mike and Nelly scored the place and it's famous baby back ribs very high.

[@KeonPH]

I love how you went into that Starbucks branch the wrong way twice, you entered the exit area, that's why a car is going out on your way down.

[@fortuneybiernas5778]

Motorcycles are famous for counterflow

[@observations2011]

That was really mouth watering Mergim. So sad that I could no longer eat red meat. I just can inmagine how delicious it is Justin is missing a lot. The height of the vendors food cart are for Filipinos average height only. I was watching this Nigerian vlogger and she was asking an interviewee what surprised him when he arrived here and he answered the height of the people bec Nigerians are tall. We maybe small in size but we are packed with goodness and surprises 😂

[@wavemaker2077]

A lot of Filipinos descended from Joktan. He was rather known to be of small stature. In case you don't know who Joktan is, he has a brother named Peleg in whose line the descendants of the Israelites come from. The mountain called Mt. Pulag, the tallest mountain in Luzon, got its name from Peleg. Their father is Eber, the father of the Hebrews. It was during Peleg's and Joktan's time when Noah divided earth into 3 parts for his 3 sons.

[@nonoyvillanueva282]

thank you @mergimvlog for showcasing the street food vendors ❤ my bucket list is now full 😂✌🏼✌🏼❤️

[@happylifegodislife9942]

Thank you for loving our country ❣️

[@rickg8015]

Mergim, you need to try Sinigang na Bulalo.. The best parts are the Marrow and Gelatinous fatty parts with fish sauce with crushed large green chili with rice!

[@leigonzaga1]

Bulalo taste here is consistent, unlike with some other restaurants which can sometimes be bland or salty. This place does not disappoint at all whenever i take friends with me. You can also get refill of soup.

[@iflipover]

The restaurant is popular bec it's known to serve good bulalo at a lower price than the others whilst located along the ridge. They also became popular bec Mike Chen (Strictly Dumpling) ate there before as well as other local celebrities or featured in tv shows.

[@dancampana6757]

Glad you visited Tagaytay..... I'm lucky to be living here....I knew the late Mr Sibal, the founder of Diner's restaurant, he was the father of Cecilia

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

My POV🤔: In a cold places such as Tagaytay & Baguio 🤔... hot / warm savory soup is a go to meal... maybe that's the very reason why through time... they have perfected the cooking craft of making Bulalo there....

[@arghentrock]

Mergim, I guess this is the first episode of Jonathan Vlogs. A really enjoyable vlog with bulalo (restaurant) and beef pares (street).

[@richieliper4720]

Woahh! Gobbling those bulalo and pares simultaneously are amazing, mate..

[@sherryann5640]

Different regions have different ways of cooking bulalo. Basic Tagalog bulalo is called nilaga. Filipinos have different kinds of soups knowing we live in tropical country, we love soups so much. Mergim, I remember when your subscribers are at 10k only, now it’s growing. Makes me long home so much. Here in Thailand 🇹🇭 6 years now 😢

[@andrewv.9890]

surely much worse places to be 😂 only a 3hr flight from there, so why wait?

[@sherryann5640]

@@andrewv.9890 working here

[@andrewv.9890]

@@sherryann5640 why not find work back home?

[@theresee6457]

You can never go wrong with bulalo and tawilis. Great choice!

[@charles824]

Also, on the way home, use the sta rosa route instead of the one you used. From the condo , go left (same way as picnic grove) you will encounter a stop light after the starbucks you went in earlier. Turn left, you will notice a lot of cars use that route to go back to manila. Just go straight. You might want to visit the nuvali area.

[@TheresaEstrella-iy6vh]

yes this is for me the faster way from nuvali all the way to sta rosa and take the national highway since only 400cc motors are allowed in Calax from silang to Mamplasan exit then SLEX to C5 or SLEX to Edsa. Next time i hope he can rent a car with justin and show, from Enchanted kingdom to Nuvali then Tagaytay-Twin Lakes for overnight or 2 nights then proceed to Nasugbu white sand beaches for a night or 2 straight ahead from Twin Lakes as we sometimes do.Then go back the same way Calax-Mamplasan exit then SLEX to Filinvest Exit to Filinvest Mall River Park to Molito Alabang/Alabang Town Center then Overnight at Azure hotel then exit to filinvest again (S&R is also there in Alabang) then slex to C5 to Market Market or SM aura to BGC.

[@KeonPH]

Don't rely much on Google reviews here. Always judge a place depending on the number of 'people' eating inside.

[@henrymercado9949]

dude, you hit the jackpot. bulalo point is the best in Tagaytay. no need to try other bulalo places.

[@polgonzales]

⭐️ Thanks for this Bulalo recommendation. It does look good. Tendon parts are good for you. We eat a dish at Great Buddha that’s just tendon. Yumm! And yes, eat the fish heads and tails of tawilis too.

[@strawberryalcomendas8770]

Hey Mergim! My partner (who is a also a Brit) and I watch your video everyday. We also frequent BGC in the hopes of bumping into you. Well, we hope to see you in the Great British Festival on Saturday.

[@crasusiyoy606]

You're a trouper Mergim! You're made to live such a life of adventure. I can almost taste the bulalo, except that the bone marrow seems to be missing. The marrow is a prominent aspect of a bulalo as the word means the bone with its marrow. Next time...

[@RDLACHICA]

Oh no! Mergim, Tagaytay is really known for the Bulalo but and we used to go there just for that. but the best bulalo is the home cooked one (our grandmother's haha) and the next best thing is the Bulalo along the highway there.. small eateries with simple huts. But I guess they are not there anymore. Gotta do your Bulalo in one of those fancy restaurants. Just remember tho: the fancier the place, the less authentic their Bulalo is. Ideally, the soup should be on the clear side. Traditional yummy Bulalo is cooked using firewood or coal for that smokey aroma. The restaurants of course use pressure cooker, hence the smokey aroma is absent.

[@Al_Moranas]

that ramp to that starbucks looks like it's one-way, i.e. there's an entrance ramp and an exit ramp (and that's why the parking attendants/security guards are there at the exit to direct traffic and to make it safer for you to cross opposing traffic to make a left turn...just saying.) good choice on the bulalo joint called bulalo point...that's the only place i've had tagaytay bulalo and tawilis. the only difference from that place and home cooking is the use of msg or whatever magic sarap flavoring enhancer chemicals they use to make their soup tasty. nevertheless, that place is great during the day when you can see the view and breathe cool, fresh air. besides that, i appreciate your critique on the foods....much more descriptive in comparison to flat white mike, the self-labeled foodie whose description is limited to "so good." keep up the good work.

[@cesarhukom7887]

Knock knock 100k subscribers! go go go

[@milomilo417]

Frankly, this is your best vid. I watched the whole 30 min

[@milomilo417]

The calamansi & chili at Bulalo Point was meant to be mixed with soy sauce or fish sauce, then used to dip the beef chunk before you eat

[@KeonPH]

Hello, Mergim! Keep safe on your travels! ❤

[@athenagranados8384]

You just got me there as a huge fan! Why? I like to see a foreigner eating pares by the side carendia. Nice going there Jonathan! Mabuhay ka!

[@Milvert08]

I'm laughing because you're melting everytime you take a bite. Love the restaurant, I ate there with my coworker and I loved their Bulalo.

[@ariesgemv]

Mmmm that Bulalo presentation and the tenderness of that bulalo look so good!

[@pinkish8888]

Stay safe in your road trip Mergim, drive carefully

[@happylifegodislife9942]

I'm a Filipino, I would suggest for those who wants to live or visit our country, please know the currency rates, travel fare( taxi, jeep, tricycle, prices of the hotel, apartment, condominium, food, restaurant) because I hate to say this but few of our people are taking advantage of the foreigners, well I think most of the countries have that kind of people too, so All I want to say is be smart and aware so you will not be the victim of those people, don't get me wrong most of the Filipinos are very hospitable people I would suggest to try our breathtaking beaches, cities and delicious delicacies and local food I love my county, the more foreigners to come, more job for Filipinos

[@wavemaker2077]

Just a reminder to remove the calamansi seeds from your food. The seeds taste bitter. Use your fork to filter the seed when squeezing the calamansi to your food or scoop them with spoon if you don't have a fork.

[@BossPau]

First and the legendary bulalo resto at tagaytay is Leslie’s. You missed eating the tastiest part of the bone marrow by the way which is the one in the hole. Loving the long vids

[@bhello99]

we usually use patis with calamansi and chilli as dippinh sauce on the side with the rice for the bulalo

[@erikmichael3493]

I believe the first restaurant had the famous Tagaytay buko pie and other pastries. I'd probably stop by and bought one for dessert.

[@parakletos333]

Balinsasayaw (beside the ate with beef pares) does not only have the best bulalo (order bulalo sinigang) in the Philippines, they also have a coffee which tastes the most similar to starbucks. If anyone thinks I am kidding then be my guest!

[@rosebrown2267]

Balinsasayaw the best filipino restaurant in tagaytay. Crispy pata kare kare is the best.

[@ginag17]

Why do you wear sunglasses at night and indoors?

[@itsjustmenes81]

Welcome to the Philippines Mergim! Thank you so much for showcasing the tourist attractions in our country 🙇‍♀️ Next time you visit Tagaytay I highly recommend you dine at Char’s Garden Cafe and try their sizzling bulalo and bagnet which is really good 👍🏼 More power to your vlog and looking forward for more interesting contents from you, cheers!🥂

[@evepalisada2640]

Wow yummy bulalo...tasty pares....stunning view...great video as always, Mergim. God bless, stay safe and enjoy the best that Tagaytay can offer .

[@albertgregorio9353]

I suggest go to metro manila and find retiro street, where pares was first invented, and for the bulalo go to Sto. Tomas batangas ang look for Rose and Grace restorant. I think you'll love it

[@tachiebillano6244]

Jonathan, this vlog entry made me crave bulalo, hahaha! Thanks for this

[@richardnuevo]

Mergim have you visited the heritage town of Taal near that area? It will bring you back in time. Also try to visit Sariaya in Quezon for it's the Philippine version of Napier NZ known for its beautiful architecture

[@raikey2176]

Best Beef Pares stalls in Tagaytay are in NBI Mahogany Market where they serve you thin slices of lean meat and the beef fats are optional.

[@jomazerud]

Pares is staple food for most call-center agents during the cold rainy season. Good stuff!!

[@foreveryouwillbe1233]

New subscriber here from Oregon. I love Philippines.

[@AestheticsOfTheMind]

Try putting the soup with the rice instead of eating the rice as a side. Just like what you would do with pares. Makes the rice much more flavorful 😋 plus makes you full too

[@chrisk7118]

Like the new vlog style 👌

[@pierceson02]

Why you keep entering at the exit lane of starbucks?

[@MsVroege]

That fish name "Tawilis" I think and can only found there and cannot found anywhere in the world, It's a bit endanger now cuz the volume of that fish drop down drastically.

[@gracianomendoza8671]

You merge with the flow first then signal a left stop, then carefully make a u-turn Mergim

[@gracianomendoza8671]

That is not a fatty part Mergim, we call that litid, or the cartilage sir. It is good, soft, savoury and transluscent my friend

[@marydexplorer6370]

Jonathan..lol😂 Now I'm boiling d beef for dinner after watching ur Bulalo video😀..I love that beef broth... Take care Merge!❤

[@A-RHINO-IN-THE-PHILIPPINES]

Love your Vida. PPF people , Places, and great food. Thanks.

[@perlitaenriquez5131]

MERGIM, U HAVE TO RUSH TO GO SIARGAO ISLAND. THIS IS D PEAK SEASON MARCH - MAY TO GO TO D BEACH. VISIT LAMARI CAFE , A LOT MORE TO DO THEIR ENJOY

[@RhoelsJourneyVlogs]

I always enjoy your vlogs mate, always take care driving around.... keep doing great job.

[@h2obig1]

try na grilled bangus in bulalo point when you get the chance to visit again! bangus/milk fish is way tastier than the ones in metro manila

[@chimtheslim3122]

Bro, I love bulalo! Going to be a great video again

[@susanacastillo2014]

what i love about bulalo is the bone marrow, so tasty and that is what makes it pricy though...

[@sgb.3999]

Hi Mergim, we would love to see you collaborate with TriFate Lifestyle they are also in Manila. Previously they were in Cebu, Ilo-ilo, Baguio and Tagaytay.

[@josepepegutual7943]

hello sir aside from bulalo is good and hot compliments to the atmospher which is cold thats the reasons why it is favorite in tagaytay.

[@mikeealtiveros137]

I’m not sure if the restaurants sell legit Tawilis. The fish is like Salinas. That’s why I enjoyed Mahogany Market more. Legit Tawilis and tastes really good! 24:15

[@westeyes]

Eating that beef pares unlocks one of your Filipino experiences 😊.

[@sgb.3999]

Nice Bulalo food review, Mergim.

[@faithdino4428]

So comparison wise .. what now the street pares and expensive bullalo off course I go to the cheaper one, depends on your budget.. that’s so so good to a cold weather in Tagaytay..

[@alfieroseburg8887]

I have tried bulalo in tagaytay n its so good.

[@ggamana2261]

If Justin is back in Canada, the temp here during St. Patrick parade is -8 C.🥶 So you’re right, Jonathan, Justin is missing out big time. 😅

[@pinky9875]

looks soo good im hungry lol😍😋 dont need rice! you finally have old school bulalo very healthy lol In Davao there a lot of bulaloan restaurant .

[@luisboblincoinclyde]

I enjoy your travel adventure and food video... In future videos, my suggestion is to make together a Video Collaboration with "The Juicy Vlog" and/or "Nelly's Life", Thanks.....

[@precyjardin]

The way u eat Mergim make's me hungry 😅 enjoy and keep safe always ❤️

[@ensconced-in-velvet]

It does not have fat. That is the tendon. Very good!!

[@nzsl368]

in bisayas, bulalo is called pochero it's the bone marrow of the bulalo or pochero that's so yummy it's heavenly

[@wave1806]

Pares means Pair ( beef soup & rice )

[@Zee_1003]

you didn't try the bone marrow???

[@thehcorps]

Thanks for reviewing ate's paresan, appreciated mergim! Ride Safe! 🙏 🤙🇵🇭

[@jeanasoliman2957]

OMG!!! I am salivating while watching you eat bulalo! Lol

[@mariogallano1778]

the fish you eat called TAWILIS only can catch it and taal lake only very delicious fish you can eat all the way because no bones, keep up the good adventure in tagaytay, keep safe and good health 💯💪 GOD BLESS PO 💖💯💪

[@edmendoza1501]

That is very Filipino, after devouring a big bowl of bulalo including fried tawilis then eating beef pares immediately after, typical of a regular construction worker or a truck driver whose appetites are amazing, but the pricey bulalo sometimes is shared by 2 - 4 people on a budget...

[@elmira6672]

Good job Mergim you got it good best video.

[@YTsogood]

That's a refreshing morning man.. I'm jealous rn. My morning is just buildings and vehicle noices everywhere

[@matthuzler]

You came to the right place for mate, TAGAYTAYS finest BULALO👌

[@larziekircher1868]

I am so jealous of you ,you are making me so ,hungry I been away for so long, working as a nurse, you inspired me, “GOD” bless you

[@NeoKrypton21]

Now, you made me hungry, Mergim. Hehehe ✌️😋👍

[@marcelobautista18]

Try Bulalo in Mahogony Market, it's taste good too and a lot cheaper

[@mapsdg8591]

You have to eat the fats with rice so it wont be too strong for you. The combination of fat and meat is best appreciated with rice and soup.

[@vanniedahilig8096]

You should try the bulalo in mahogany market. That was my favorite place.

[@ryanrhea1]

Wow that was a big Starbucks restaurant. Never been there.

[@Jcx1234]

Try the Bulalo in Mahogany Market. There are a lot of good Bulalo there.

[@adrelenemaytagleong2838]

Next try local food is lomi noodles and goat calderita its really good 👍

[@get2riz]

Mergim -- Yup, you fed my eyes. Now I'm double hungry.