Tagbilaran City is the spot to be for a food trip in Bohol. You can find traditional Boholano dishes and desserts in many local restaurants, bakeshops, and souvenir centers. From hearty shrimp and beef simmering in coconut milk, to sweet treats like calamay and tinapay crisp, there are Tagbilaran delicacies for everyone.

If you are searching for meals or souvenir ideas, you have come to the right place. Begin your Bohol food trip with these enjoyable and tempting flavors.

7 Tasty Tagbilaran Bohol Delicacies You Must Try

• Halang Halang

The scrumptious hinalang or halang halang is a Visayan dish you should eat on your Bohol trip. It is made with chicken, ginger, papaya, and lemongrass, but the best part is the kicking spice from chilli pepper combined with a comforting coconut milk soup. This recipe is a favorite even among neighboring provinces, but you can feel the uniqueness of Bohol’s own blend.

• Takla in Gata

Freshwater shrimp or takla is the prime ingredient of this yummy Bohol dish. It is cooked in coconut milk (gata) and spices to create a heavenly stew. This creamy seafood recipe is a staple for every Boholano and seafood fan. Many Filipino restaurants in Tagbilaran city serve takla in gata, so it’s easy to find the perfect spot to try it.

• Balbacua

During rainy days or chillier weather, more piping hot soup is the right addition for your Bohol food trip. Try the balbacua, a mouthwatering dish with beef trotters, tausi, peanut butter, and pineapple. Alternatively, it can also be served with oxtail or beef ribs. This savory dish is a popular and affordable comfort food for many residents.

• Peanut Kisses

One of the popular Tagbilaran delicacies is the peanut kisses. The eye-catching red packaging is easily recognizable in pasalubong centers. It is made from peanuts, sugar, and egg whites. This nutty meringue-like treat is well-loved by locals, tourists, kids, and adults.

• Calamay Bun

You don’t have to go all the way to Jagna to get your hands on the famous calamay. Cocoberry Cafe in Tagbilaran City created their own twist to the sticky sweet treat by combining it with soft dough to form a tasty bun. Boxes of 6 or 12 are available at their cafe along J.A. Clarin St. in Cogon District or at Sunny Side Coffee at the Tagbilaran Seaport.

• Dalareich Chocolates

It’s impossible to leave without one of the best Tagbilaran Bohol delicacies – chocolate. Visit Dalareich Chocolate House along Bukid Drive, Barangay Booy to take home one of their many chocolate products, ranging from dried fruit with cacao, cacao nibs, to tablea. Their items are proudly sourced from homegrown cacao farms.

• Tinapay Crisp

Look for Cecilia’s bakery in Barangay Taloto to bring home packs of tinapay crisp. It’s rare to find Tagbilaran delicacies like this nowadays, especially since this bakery is the remaining producer. They also sell other baked treats like torta kinaraan and old fashioned cookies.

Besides Bohol’s rich natural wonders, food is one of the reasons visitors can experience a fulfilling stay in the province. There is nothing more enjoyable than relieving the day’s events over a warm meal and sweet pastries on your Bohol food trip.

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