Tagaytay City: 2008

Tagaytay City is a popular weekend destination in the Philippines. Families and friends troop to this cool and relaxing place to enjoy and have a good time and of course to have the scenic Taal Lake and volcano as the backdrop to their vacation. There are misconceptions though that going to Tagaytay City would be expensive and a big budget is needed for you to enjoy and have some peaceful and relaxing vacation. Not true at all, even if you do not have a big budget allotted for a vacation, you and your companion can enjoy a nice and simple vacation in Tagaytay.

One way to save when you go to Tagaytay is to bring your own food and have a picnic. If you do not want to spend too much for a meal in the restaurants in Tagaytay City just pack up some good old home-cooked meals and head on to Tagaytay and look for places that rent picnic tables. These picnic tables range from Php 100 to Php 400 depending on the place or location. But all of them have a panoramic view of Taal Lake and volcano and you also get to enjoy the cool and breezy climate of Tagaytay City. After your picnic you can go sight-see the famous landmarks in Tagaytay without having to spend too much for food. And a picnic for me with my family and friends is much more fun than eating out in any restaurant.

Below are some of the places where you can find Tables for Rent and have a picnic in Tagaytay. Some of them also have ready foods that you buy and add to your packed meals. Notice that they have a very panoramic view of the famous Taal Volcano.

Yes, they have some tables for rent in this restaurant.

In the heart of Tagaytay City is a Korean Restaurant that serves authentic Korean Dishes. Raja Authentic Korean Restaurant is situated in Magallanes Square, Aguinaldo Highway in Tagaytay City. The place is owned and managed by Koreans and the sumptuous dishes are prepared by a real Korean Chef. The place is frequented by Koreans and Filipinos alike. The curiousity of Filipinos on Korean Foods which eventually turned to love and liking it started from a Korean Teleserye ‘Jewel in the Palace’, it is about the skills of a beautiful Korean cook that prepares the food of the Korean King and it features the beauty of preparation and presentation, sumptuous taste, and nutritional value of Korean Foods. The ambiance of Raja is that of a cozy and homey restaurant with Korean and Asian accents and decors. They have bamboo ceilings, pendant lamps with warm lights, and ample use of wood and bamboo in the interiors of the place. They have regular western tables and low tables where you would have to sit on the floor, with cushions of course, is available if you would want to try and feel how Koreans dine. The place also have Function Rooms, Karaoke Rooms, and a Korean Grocery. According to one of their staff, their best-sellers are Galbi Chim, Bibimbap, Samgyupsal, and Chadol. Most Korean dishes are spicy and with a bit of sweetness, so for those of you who are not into too much spice you have to tell them beforehand of your preference. They offer quite a lot of appetizers including their famous ‘Kimchi’. We tried their Galbi Chim, Jap Che, and a Mackerel fish dish and several of their appetizers. Raja really serves reasonably priced authentic Korean foods that would also suit the Filipino palate. For weekend travelers and visitors of Tagaytay City who would want a taste of Korea while in this cool city, head on to Raja Authentic Korean Restaurant.