Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine in Tagaytay: Serving Classic Filipino Favorites with a Scenic View of Taal Lake
Many make the journey to Tagaytay for Bulalo—a Filipino delicacy that’s known for its delicious bone marrow soup and succulent beef shanks. Tagaytay City is home to many restaurants where you can try this dish, one of them, in particular, is Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine.
IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
Situated along Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay City, the restaurant not only boasts delicious Filipino favorites but also a scenic view of Taal Lake.
At Jaytee’s, you’ll find a variety of Filipino favorites including Kare-Kare, Sinigang na Hipon, Crispy Pata, Grilled Liempo and Sizzling Pork Sisig, among others. They have Kalderatang Kambing, a Filipino dish that features a hearty and thick stew comprised of goat meat, potatoes, and carrots.
Sizzling Pork Sisig / IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
Kalderetang Kambing / IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
If you’re a fan of seafood, they also have Seafood Sinigang that features shrimp and vegetables in a tangy, flavorful broth, infused with the perfect balance of sourness and savory notes. The combination of tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and the zesty broth makes for a truly comforting dish.
Sinigang na Hipon / IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
The highlight, of course, is their Bulalo. Its broth is tasty, rich, and satisfying enough while the meat is very tender.
Jaytee’s Bulalo comes in three sizes: the small size good for two to three people, the medium for three to four people, and the large good for four to six people. Don’t forget to sample the bone marrow as well!
Special Bulalo / IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
The majority of the dishes served at Jaytee’s are good for sharing, making them ideal for groups and families who are looking to sample delectable Filipino dishes.
IMAGE from Jaytee’s Filipino Cuisine’s Facebook page
You can also view the beauty of Taal Lake from the restaurant’s alfresco area. The scenic view of the lake provides the ideal backdrop for when you’re enjoying Bulalo and the other Filipino dishes that Jaytee’s has to offer.
How to get here:
- Jaytee’s Classic Filipino Cuisine is located along Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, four minutes away from Olivarez Plaza, Emilio Aguinaldo Highway.
- By car: From Olivarez Plaza, drive straight along Tagaytay-Nasugby Highway. You will reach Jaytee’s Classic Filipino Cuisine before passing by Magallanes Drive. Other establishments near the restaurant are Balay Dako, Starbucks, and RSM Lutong Bahay.
This first appeared in Philippine Primer’s Japanese and English magazine December issue.
Images grabbed from Jaytee’s Classic Filipino Cuisine’s official Facebook page.
