Graduation Treat At Bedañas Filipino Restaurant In Jordan

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June 14th 2024

Every accomplishment deserves some homey delightful treat.

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Sometimes when I feel like I deserve a delightful treat, I wouldn't mind the cost. I just want to indulge in homey and satisfying foods.

As I mentioned in my post last week, my exam and graduation were approaching. That happened last Sunday, June 9th. I eventually let go of some of my worries and filled my head with new things to consider.

After our graduation ceremony, my new friend and I excitedly took the train to Jordan. We were meant to eat at a Korean restaurant that offered endless food. However, after some consideration, we both decided to go to a popular Filipino restaurant nearby. This restaurant was mentioned in one of my previous posts, but I have not yet visited it. If my memory serves me right, I last visited this restaurant in 2018 or 2019.

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We visited Bedañas, a Filipino restaurant. It's one of the best Filipino restaurants in Hong Kong. I would recommend it to those who wish to experience homey Filipino cuisine in Hong Kong. It is located in Jordan at Temple Street.

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Even if you don't know what kind of restaurant this is, you can tell as soon as you enter. The interior and displays show Filipino culture. The bamboo walls make it look like a small native hut.

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This shows Bayanihan which refers to the spirit of communal unity and cooperation among Filipino people. This usually happens in times of unexpected devastation, difficulties, and even during good celebrations. It is common to us, Filipinos, to lend a helping hand in times of difficulties.

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This is one of the iconic attractions in my country, Mount Mayon along with this historical structure. It is an active volcano and famous for its perfect cone. It's also one on my bucket list that I wish to visit someday.

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Meanwhile, these show a karosa or carabao cart used by farmers in plowing lands and transporting harvested commodities from one part to another, and the kalesa or horse carriage, a traditional mode of transportation during the Spanish colonial era which still existed up to date. It is a popular mode of transportation by tourists in areas where kalesa exist.

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And of course, our Philippine Flag, along with the Philippine Eagle, our national bird. There are also wood carvings showing Ethnic people. I am uncertain of that, though, they can also be two of the Filipino heroes in the past.

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I hope you learned some Filipino facts from the above photos 😊. Now let's go to the food which is the main highlight of this post. There are several popular Filipino dishes served here. Some are the iconic dishes that are a-must-to-try when visiting the Philippines. The prices are reasonable. Every serving is good for up to three people which I guess can be upgraded for a bigger group of people.

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We are only two people at our table and I was surprised by the large bowl of soup that was served on our table. We order beef soup or sinigang na baka and a plate of Pinoy-style barbecue. I so missed these homey foods, especially the sinigang. Any kind of sinigang (a traditional Filipino soup) is so fine for me.

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Although cooking sinigang is easier nowadays with the help of some packed seasonings, I still love the traditional way of cooking using fresh ingredients and seasonings.

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And of course, one of my favorites, the Pinoy barbecue, and its sauce. The meat is marinated in Pinoy-style barbecue sauce, and its dipping sauce is made of sweet and sour vinegar with chili. I love the taste of sweet barbecue dipped into sour and spicy sauce. I'm Filipino, but it's embarrassing to admit that I still can't make a perfect Pinoy barbecue marinade and sauce, lol.

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Of course, part of every trip is taking souvenir shots. You can't just leave the place without taking one. With my newly found friend, I enjoyed our delightful and homey dinner. It evokes a sense of nostalgia, comfort, and satisfaction. I truly missed the Filipino taste.

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I also learned that this restaurant served boodle fight type of dining requested by customers. For those who don't know, boodle fight is a military style of eating that has been adopted by Filipinos. The food is served on a long table covered with banana leaves, and we eat food using our hands. It makes the meal more satisfying. This step-up is usually done outdoors, at the beach, farm, camping area, and other open spaces.

The photo below is an example of a boodle fight set up at Bedañas. A group of foreign people had a boodle fight party last December. The experience is truly the best part of it.

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Image source from Bedañas Facebook Page

I enjoyed a satisfying dinner at Bedañas, where I tried authentic Filipino cuisine in a homey setting. It was well worth the money. We only spent more than HKD$200 on all of these foods, shared between the two of us. The dinner serves three to four people, and I was too full in the end.

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My Sunday definitely was a great day. From topping the examination to graduation, and Filipino food tripping. I can't wait to share about our graduation 😁.

If you visit Hong Kong someday, don't forget to visit Bedañas Filipino restaurant at Temple Street, Jordan.

Thanks for your time.


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the food all look delicious.
a nice treat of homeland food after the graduation, congrats. : )

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Thanks . It was a satisfying dinner after an achievement 😁

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Waaaaaaaaa bakit naman Jane! you are making me miss Filipino food! 🥲😅
The bbq looks so appetizing! And omg, same, I still don’t know how to make the perfect marinade for it. Maybe we should ask @cindee08 for tips 😂

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Ay expert b si Cindee?
Kung may food na hndi ko pagsasawaan, bbq ata yun hehe . Lalo na Yung sauce na maasim

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uy hindi ako expert hahahah foodie lang din na mahilig magluto at mag experiment sa kusina hahaha

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Hahaha parang expert 😅
Hindi din siguro ako magsasawa sa bbq! Ang sarap kasi, ako kahit walang sauce ok lang sakin hehe nung last uwi ko, panay bbq ako, yun kasi madali lang makabili

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Naku, may Mamasita's BBQ Marinade naman na, though di ko pa natry gamitin un hahahah

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May MAMACINDEE BBQ marinade din ba? 😅 dun nalng ako

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Sometimes when I feel like I deserve a delightful treat, I wouldn't mind the cost. I just want to indulge in homey and satisfying foods.

This is so me. I don't mind how much I would be spending once it involves going for quality and satisfying meal.

You and your friend had a great time together. See those mouth watering dishes and I love the interior design of the restaurant.

Was it the exam preparation that made you not to publish post often again?

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It was truly a satisfying dinner..
Yep! Throughout the course and exam prep, I was kind of busy and can't travel, so nothing to write about haha .
!LADY

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Oh my goodness a place that bleeds your tradition and food to back it up. Food looks so tasty 😋 Heck I'm wishing I was a new friend of yours right now, feed me please 😂🤣😂

!PIZZA
!LOLZ

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Haha.. you can just visit a Filipino restaurant there hehe.. but I bet there aren't foods like these in there haha.
!PIZZA

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Not Filipino cuisine like this one. That place you visited is 5 ⭐ all day! Who knows new restaurants open all the time. A new one opened up awhile back but not as good as the one i frequently visit. I'd like to witness boodle fight first hand, only seen it shared through others posts here.

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Ah, you should try it.. the experience is really fun hehe.. have you tried eating with your hands? Haha

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have you tried eating with your hands? Haha

On many occasions, haha

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The place is looking quite amazing. The food are looking so delicious that I wanna taste it. I wish I could grab those foods from the picture here.
!PIZZA
!LUV

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Although cooking sinigang is easier nowadays with the help of some packed seasonings, I still love the traditional way of cooking using fresh ingredients and seasonings.

Same! Usually, among mothers today, they prefer to rely on the flavors of seasoning powders because it will make cooking easier na. :<

Yung ginataang gulay lang ata ang natikman ko na galing sa fresh gata ng nyog na luto ng lola ko last month. After non la na asa na ulit sa magic sarap, etc. XD

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Kya nga noh? Mas mas madali kc.. kahit pampalasa magic sarap pa haha
Pro sa Manila Yung Kapatid ko, kpag sinigang, Wala tlga MSG, Yung ingredients na pampaasim ang gamit like lime.. meron nyan Yung pampaasim tlga sa province, nakalimutan ko tawag dun, kaso bihira na makakita Ngayon.. Kya narely na lang sa ready made seasoning mga tao..

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meron nyan Yung pampaasim tlga sa province, nakalimutan ko tawag dun, kaso bihira na makakita Ngayon..

Yung salamagi ba yan ate?

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D ko alam, iba sa term amin . Basta bilog na green

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A wonderful treat for an amazing celebration, it's cool that Pilipino Foods already reached Jordan. People will know just how amazing Pilipino foods are. Uwu

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At least nakapunta narin ako Jordan, haha kahit street lang hndi bansa , 🤣

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Congratulations on your graduation!🤗 And I agree, when the occasion is good, we should please ourselves no matter the costs. In fact, it should always be that way without waiting for an occasion. 😊 I see Filipino nostalgia here.😊 Very interesting food!

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Hello dear friend @jane1289 good morning
How great that you went out to dinner in the company of your friends, without a doubt a beautiful gift after so much effort at graduation.
The place they visited looks incredible and the clubs are exquisite.
Have a beautiful Sunday

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I have to admit that we share a lot in common and the dishes look like Vietnamese food. By the way, congratulations! Jane.

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