Marasa Grill’s “My Pinoy Valentine”
Bariles has a question to all you lovebirds out there.
Have you decided where you want to dine on Valentine’s Day before you proceed to the General Santos Gym in Lagao for the David Pomeranz Concert?
If you have not, and is still in a quandary on where to go, then do not fret. Starting today, Bariles Republic will be running a series of posts or articles on the various Valentine Offerings that will be available for everyone from GenSan’s various dining establishments.
And for our initial salvo, let me present to you Marasa Grill’s “My Pinoy Valentine”.
Marasa Grill, located at Kadulasan Street is coming up with a Filipino Buffet Dinner at only P250. “Marasa” means “tasty” or “delicious”in the Waray dialect and you guess it right, the owner, Kring Macion is a Waray who happens to be the president of the General Santos City Tourism Association.
GenSan Map showing Marasa Grill along Crisologo de Juan or Kadulasan Street
Marasa Grill which used to be purely a homey turo-turo style eatery catering mostly to the lunch crowd has now evolved into a two-storey affair, with a balcony and airconditioned multi-purpose function room to boot.
I liked going there from time to time if I want to escape from the dull, over-commercialized menu of the fastfoods at the malls. At Marasa’s, not only will you be greeted by the warm welcoming smiles of Kring but will be surprised that your other friends and their officemates are also taking their lunch there in what is an open-type multi-level eating area which was Kring’s family’s old frontyard.
The menu is composed mostly of old Pinoy reliables, cooked in Kring’s no-nonsense style. Sometimes, Kring surprises her guests with her leche flan or sweet mini-cakes making the eating experience more pleasurable than ever.
And now, for February 14, Kring’s Marasa Grill is offering a purely Filipino buffet at only P250 per head. And as for entertainment, a rondalla will be on hand to serenade the diners.
And hey, P10 will be donated to the Rotary Club of Greater GenSan‘s feeding program for every customer that night, making Marasa Grill’s “My Pinoy Valentine” a dinner for a good cause.
For inquiries about Marasa Grill’s “My Pinoy Valentine”, please call (083) 552-4628 or 304-5785.
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tanchi Says:
wow…another tastebud in the town:)
makapunta nga dian minsan:)
Posted on February 3rd, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Amie Says:
Yes! I highly recommend Marasa Grill to those who are looking for really good but reasonably priced foods. My favorites are their tuna kinilaw and ensaladang Mangga, yum! yum! 2 thumbs up for my classmate Kring!!
Amies last blog post..Thank You Avel
Posted on February 3rd, 2009 at 9:10 PM
dimple Says:
there bagoong is also an A-lister!
Posted on February 3rd, 2009 at 9:32 PM
rammyboi Says:
malapit lng sa skul. mabisita nga. hhehehhe
rammybois last blog post..Calling All Otakus in Gensan
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 12:59 AM
jinky Says:
Yeah! good food, friendly manager and staff – nandun lahat sa Marasa Grill!
jinkys last blog post..Small Steps
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 7:30 AM
sheng Says:
I haven’t visited the place yet, it’s kinda malayo from my working place. But i will soon try to nudge hubby to visit the resto.
shengs last blog post..Burger! Buger!
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:22 AM
bariles Says:
Lunchtime, dami tao. Pag gabi, may acoustic artists sila.
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:23 AM
bariles Says:
Hahaha! I remember now. You and Rachel and Kring are batchmates in highschool circa….. never mind.
Once you’re back, we will have a party there for you.
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:25 AM
bariles Says:
With kare-kare of course? Marasa talga!
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:26 AM
bariles Says:
Bring Tanchi and Jes with you Sir. Pagdating doon, kanta agad kayo ng “Notre Dame Hym”. Hehehe!
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:39 AM
bariles Says:
Hi Jinky! Simple lang ang place but the service is definitely above par kahit medyo nagtaas na ng price si Kring, dahil may balak pagawa ng hotel sa harap.
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:40 AM
bariles Says:
Look for Kring Sheng. You will hit it off.
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:41 AM
rammyboi Says:
waaaaaaa! ahahahha
ka funny pud ana ui! Notre Dame Hymn pa gyud sa kadaghan na pwede kantahon. ahahhaha 
aw, wla man na problema c tanchi hagilapon… c jes lng.. nursing man gud xa.. dli mi same college. 
rammybois last blog post..Calling All Otakus in Gensan
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Daxi Weida Says:
I know the place. Chef Kring’s sister is a classmate in HS. Ate Kring herself is a co-alumni… If i was a Death Row prisoner, I’ll order for a good serving of their nilagang baka as my last meal.
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Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 4:38 PM
bariles Says:
@Daxi, hahaha! Nicely put.
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 4:40 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
I’m personally proud of Kring and she has achieved.
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Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 6:29 PM
waqwaq11 Says:
I like the durian float @ Marasa Grill for only 25 pesos………..
Posted on February 4th, 2009 at 8:57 PM
Amie Says:
Kuya Avel, it looks like we will have party all the time na anjan ako pagbakasyon ko ah, kasi we will go to all the restaurants na feature mo dito sa Bariles Republic, hehehe!
Amies last blog post..Funny Valentine???
Posted on February 5th, 2009 at 7:49 PM
bariles Says:
Hahaha! That is right! Party non-stop… but with matching NORVASC and LIPITOR. Hehehe!
Posted on February 6th, 2009 at 10:36 AM
rhomer Says:
hmmm good food .. but no thanks .. am on a diet
.. am not spending valentine gorging on food .. maybe gorging on women 
Posted on February 7th, 2009 at 9:08 AM
Kring Says:
Thanks for the recommendation Kuya Avel. Nakakataba ng puso. Your favorites Filipino dishes will be served on Valentines Day. Crispy Lechon, our grilled delights,classic pinoy favorites, pinoy salad platter, and some pinoy desserts.
See you on Valentines Day!
Posted on February 7th, 2009 at 9:41 PM
gensanite Says:
@Kring –
hello, MA’AM KRING… i’ll make it a point to drop by your bistro sa sunod kong uwi…
bon appetit, everyone!!!
cheers!!!
Posted on February 9th, 2009 at 7:19 PM
Kring Says:
Hello there gensanite! Hope to see you at Marasa the next time you’re in gensan.
Posted on February 9th, 2009 at 9:02 PM
gilbertyaptan Says:
Bakit kaya inisnub ni Kring ang previous comment ko? Plano ko pa naman pumunta sa Marasa one of these days.
gilbertyaptans last blog post..Idol ko si Pacman UFN (Until Further Notice)
Posted on February 9th, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Gay Says:
Wow, another place to go to… I haven’t ran out of must-eat places yet since I came here to Gen San.
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Posted on February 10th, 2009 at 8:23 PM
anynomouse :) Says:
@Manoy Avel, marasa ba rahat ng ruto nira dun? happy varentines kay mam kring. di ka na mareach ba, ragi kitang mapanood sa umaga. ajejeje
anynomouse
s last blog post..Idol ko si Pacman UFN (Until Further Notice)
Posted on February 11th, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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Posted on February 14th, 2009 at 7:06 AM
orman Says:
sa marasa kasi parang nasa bahay ka lang… kring and her sisters are all very warm tas andyan pa si mother and father na para na ding parents ko… sarap pa ng food… grabe! kring try ko talagang pumunta ha… kasama ko si oliver and magiikot kami tonight…
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