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AforDabolz Oriental Native Food
After a string of postponements due to my erratic schedule, I finally found time to visit and try the offerings of my good friends Noel and Sally Santos‘ first dining venture, the AforDabolz Oriental Native Food.
Located along Yumang Street (about 50 meters from Aparente Avenue), at the corner of Delfin Compound, the place has been a hit among passersby, mostly harried workers who are residents of the nearby subdivisions (Sarangani Homes, Lacap Subdivision, Villegas Subdivision, Pacheco Subdivision, among others) who are on the lookout for more than the usual barbecued fare.
For one, they serve TUNA & FISH DISHES TO GO at very affordable prices, since they source it directly from Sta. Maria Processors, Inc.. Second, they have a richly varied menu other than Pinoy food with a touch of Malaysian and Thai influences, also at friendly prices. This is the very reason why Noel (grandson of Gen. Paulino Santos, founder of the city) thought of the name AforDabolz Oriental Native Food to make it easily stick on the minds of his clients.
Just recently, the back portion of their compound which have been converted into a dining area cum beer garden has been the favorite hangout of barkadas and families who want a dressed-down ambience. There they can stay under a roofed area or go al-fresco with the stars smiling down on them.
In fact, last night, I was there with my high school batchmates (Notre Dame 78) courtesy of Charles Lim who sponsored a get-together for my partner’s birthday on Saturday. We had the time of our lives not only updating ourselves on each other’s “rakets” and laughing our hearts out, but also partaking some of Noel and Sally’s food bestsellers, pictures of which are posted below.
My high school batchmates (NDDU 78) all satisfied with AforDabolz delicious food
Thanks to Noel and Sally’s daughter, Ann Santos (of ABS-CBN) who took these photos.
Sizzling Spicy Tuna Sisig, made of tuna skin (!), drizzled with generous amounts of onions and green chili, is an AforDabolz exclusive priced at only P70. Tasty, tender to the bite, and healthy pulutan for LIVER LOVERS.
Stuffed Bangus: minced boneless bangus mixed with shredded itlog na maalat (salted egg), dashed with onions and tomatoes, wrapped in foil and steamed to perfection, this one is priced at P130. Coated with mayo, it is one pure drinker’s delight!

The Spicy Bagaybay (Tuna Gonad/reproductive organ) is my favorite. Flavored with Noel’s secret sauce, it doesn’t have that distinctive fishy taste (lansa) and is so tender to the bite that I could swear it easily melted in my mouth. Masarap pang-ulam, and matakaw sa kanin, this one goes for P70 ONLY!!!!
Hoisin Pusit (Squid) is a Malaysian dish cooked in Hoisin Sauce and is for people who prefer their dishes a bit on the sweet side. Still, since it’s from a Southeast Asian Country, it’s also spicy making it even more flavorful. Only at P50 per serving.
Afordabolz’s Honey Glazed Spareribs could give Ranchero’s a run for their money. Totally coated in Noel’s honey mixture, baked to tender-heaven and served with potato chips, this one does not disappoint. You will have to forget about using your utensils though and eat with your bare hands to get each morsel of glazed meat on the bones… never mind if you have to lick the sauce off your fingers. At P220, it’s a steal!
Now, what are you waiting for? Check out Afordabolz Oriental and Native Food at Yumang Street at the corner of Delfin Compound, Purok Malakas, Barangay San Isidro, GenSan. Or better still, call them at 552-9411 to order your fancied menu in advanced and just let their server hand it to you while parked in front of their place when it’s time to pick it up.
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wow! i didn’t realize na sosyalan pala ang pagkain dyan. iimbita na nga ako ni ann to try dining there… hmmm… sige pagbalik ko from india… it’s a date!
hmmmmm! the food looks yummy! katakam-takam!
lunchtime na… bigla tuloy akong nagutom! hehehe!
Orms…treat mo kami ni Ken dyan sa Sept. ha…
mukhang malapit lang ang resto sa mga mansiones natin! char!
Nice pix Vel! mukhang enjoy kayo ng mga ka-batch
who joined in the celebration of Marz’ bday bash.
Hay… buti na lang meron tayong Charles Lim! di vah!
Regards to all…
Avel,
Chef Jao would like to thank for your favorable food review. It inspires us to work harder to improve and discover more “Afordabolicious” recipes.
Kapitbahay lang sila ni Pat and Joker Santos ah? You were at their house the other night, right? Hehehe! Magaling rin ang cook, si CHEF JAO. Malaysia-trained ba naman.
Hi Kim! Si Orman dapat taya, dami pera nyan dahil papuntang India. We really had fun that night although it rained very hard. Good thing and merong atip ang party area namin. And the Santos couple were very attentive, lalo na mga tauhan nila.
It was a good night for everyone.
I goofed Noel! I forgot to mention Chef Jao! Hehehe!
Hey, you don’t have to thank me. Just keep on coming up with AFFORDABLE and yummy dishes for the generals.
hanep si sir avel!
clap! clap! clap!
yeah…mukhang masarap din si CHEF JAO! hehehehe!
sobrang blessing yung ulan that night vel.. the food sa pics pa lang sarap na keeyow! kaso lang hindi ako fish fan… but il try the spareribs 1 day. thanks for this blog, we are updated with the new “ins” in town.
sarap balik balikan! naka kain na ako jan eh.
ter how can you not be a fish-person when you’re the consummate dyesebel ever! nyahahahhaa! minsan ter go tayo dyan….
hi glen! heavenly ang spare ribs nila. kahit yun na lang ang kainin mo. isama mo ako ha?
thanks rin glen for finding this blog useful.
HOW ABOUT THE PRICE?
IS IT REALLY REASONABLE?
DOES THE BUSINESS NAME RELATIVE TO THE FOODSTUFF’S PRICE?
Just read the blog post completely. I wrote the prices of some of the dishes I tasted. They are reasonable if you ask me.
hi levis! ikaw pala yan! kung di mo pa binanggit sa party ni Marz kanina, di ko malalaman na ikaw pala ito. Hehehe! Salamat…
I’ll definitely go there. Never knew that such a place exist. Ang layo nga lang. The prices are really cheap considering the fact na mahal na ngayon mga pagkain sa restaurants within in the city. Yumm.
Nate Marxs last blog post..Marketing Mentalism in Gensan
Wow, I’m excited already to go there…
Gay of A Scientist in the Kitchens last blog post..Grilled Chicken Tandoori
DAMN ……. masisira na naman diet ko neto ! mapuntahan nga he.he.he
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