{"id":30790,"date":"2019-03-31T11:24:19","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T03:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=30790"},"modified":"2019-06-21T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T02:46:44","slug":"barwoo-in-panglao-bohol-a-tropical-asian-bistro-serving-korean-inspired-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/korean\/barwoo-in-panglao-bohol-a-tropical-asian-bistro-serving-korean-inspired-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Barwoo in Panglao, Bohol: A Tropical Asian Bistro Serving Korean-Inspired Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BARWOO | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r9BN0Sht-BE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">BARWOO in <strong>Tawala<\/strong> is one of the go-to spots of expats in <strong>Panglao Island<\/strong>, and\u00a0we knew exactly why when we visited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30791\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/BARWOOs-native-Nipa-hut-style-island-vibe.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/BARWOOs-native-Nipa-hut-style-island-vibe.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/BARWOOs-native-Nipa-hut-style-island-vibe-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/BARWOOs-native-Nipa-hut-style-island-vibe-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>If you&#8217;re looking for a\u00a0laidback gastropub in Panglao, Barwoo is the place to go!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside from their welcoming native Nipa-style restaurant which completely exudes a laid back vibe typically associated with an island vacation,\u00a0Barwoo extends the salt and sea breeze by serving tropical Asian flavors care of former diving instructor, Larry Woo to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30792\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Inside-Barwoo.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Inside-Barwoo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Inside-Barwoo-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Inside-Barwoo-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Breeze easily refreshes you at Barwoo with their\u00a0al fresco-like dining.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kick off your BARWOO experience with their <\/span><b>Chili Rose Prawn Pasta\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">biting your lips with their creamy, homemade spicy sauce.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30793\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-P400.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-P400.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-P400-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-P400-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Chili Rose Prawn Pasta (Php 400)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pasta is made al dente, drenched with cream sauce, and is\u00a0topped with well-seasoned prawns, making it one seafood pasta you would be sorry to miss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30794\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta.jpg 534w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-146x218.jpg 146w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Chili-Rose-Prawn-Pasta-401x600.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For another hearty dish that will surely suit your appetite, try BARWOO\u2019s <\/span><b>Buta Mayo Don<\/b>&#8211;<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a Japanese-style rice bowl with generous chunks of deep-fried pork, drizzled with their homemade teriyaki and mayo.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30795\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-P350.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-P350.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-P350-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-P350-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Buta Mayo Don (Php 350)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This dish surely has just the right amount of mayonnaise light enough not to overpower the dish and creamy enough as to lend it with a smooth texture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30796\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Buta-Mayo-Don-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you and your friends stop by for a snack, we recommend you to try their <\/span><b>Spare Ribs Platter, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ideal for sharing. Their ribs are so tender and are sure to give you a lip-smacking serving of meat, flavored in sweet soy barbecue sauce. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This snack is made even heartier with a side of potato fries and fresh salad drizzled with sweet vinegar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30797\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Spare-Ribs-Platter-P700.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Spare-Ribs-Platter-P700.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Spare-Ribs-Platter-P700-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/Spare-Ribs-Platter-P700-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Spare Ribs Platter (Php 700)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is nice to have this beside a bottle of their craft beers care of <\/span><b>The Cebruery,\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">which champions some of the best, handcrafted beers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These beers were named after prominent landmarks and events in the Philippines:\u00a0<\/span><b>People Power Pale Ale <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">with touches of grapefruit and mango, the light and citrusy <\/span><b>Boracay Blonde<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, the earthy <\/span><b>Las Islas Pilipinas Ipa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and the dark-chocolate-powered <\/span><b>Chocolate Hills Porter.\u00a0<\/b>Each is priced at Php 230.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30798\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/The-Cebruery.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/The-Cebruery.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/The-Cebruery-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/04\/The-Cebruery-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Empty The Cebruery bottles are on display at Barwoo.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are on to cocktails, however, there is nothing to worry about as Larry Woo recommends their Tropical Bum <\/span><b>Mango + Grapefruit + Vodka (Php 250) <\/b>and their<b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tropical Cocktail<\/span><b> Mango Mojito (Php 250)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because\u00a0Barwoo is one established Asian bistro in Panglao which has been serving since March 2017, its owner and chef Larry Woo suggests\u00a0his guests arrive before 6 p.m. to get comfortable seats and enjoy the setting of the sun before the exhilarating nightlife commences on the island!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Note: The bistro is closed every Wednesdays and every Thursdays of the last week of the month, so better schedule your island getaway to experience the gastronomic experience that\u00a0Barwoo has to offer!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>How to get here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">By private car: From the new Bohol-Panglao International Airport, follow the Panglao Island Circumferential Road for 8 minutes. After which, you will see Ourdelibread Bakery on your right. Get inside the rough street and you will see Barwoo right away.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">By public transport: From\u00a0any of your hotel in Panglao, Island,\u00a0request for\u00a0the front desk to contact a third-party tricycle\u00a0ride to Barwoo. One tricycle ride costs Php 100 to Barwoo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>This first appeared in Philippine Primer Japanese Magazine&#8217;s April 2019 issue.<br \/>\nWritten by Chin Sanigan<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Barwoo in Bohol extends the salt and sea breeze by serving tropical Asian flavors care of former diving instructor, Larry Woo to the table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30805,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,2931,216,3527],"tags":[597,3274,685,963,965,3277,3276,3275],"class_list":["post-30790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean","category-philippines","category-bohol","category-bohol-restaurant-2019","tag-asian","tag-barwoo","tag-bistro","tag-bohol","tag-panglao","tag-panglao-island","tag-tropical","tag-tropical-asian-bistro"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30790"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31794,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30790\/revisions\/31794"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30805"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}