BAGA MANILA

BAGA (Barbecuers' and Grillers' Association) Manila was a well-known fixture in Lakefront, Sucat. It has seen commercial success in Makati for a while. For a number of years, they have been regularly serving up a night food market in the area. However, unforeseen circumstances have prompted them to transfer to Paranaque to continue the business. I had the wonderful opportunity to visit their new site in the area.  My friends went to BAGA Night Food market located at Lakefront, a Vista Land residential development located in front of the scenic Laguna de Bay.

Our agenda this time was to experience the culinary specialties prepared by BAGA's concessionaires. They are mostly eateries and entrepreneurs within the Paranaque area who are willing to showcase their dishes. There are about 18 food and drink stalls in the area.  About 4-6 of these stalls offer grilled specialties in line with the spirit of BAGA Manila as a barbecuer's haven.

Other stalls offter a pinch of variety, though. There's one that sells juice drinks. Another concessionaire, Liquid Mobile Bar is the sole proprietor of alcoholic drinks in the area. For burger lovers, a stall serves Jamaican burger patties complete with a load of spices. Those craving for light snacks can find some in a nachos stall beside them.

The area expresses a very laid back and chill atmosphere, together with the occasional cool breeze. The venue wasn't complete without a wide space compete with a huge, grassy field and a residential subdivision in front of the venue. To shield the customers from the harsh elements, BAGA has placed a good number of white tents together with the wooden dining tables and chairs. Apart from a semi indoor dining area, the place also boasts of outdoor tables complete with lanterns to illuminate the venue during the night.

After observing the place, BAGA showed us its generosity by offering us the ubiquitous specialties, namely: barbecue and isaw.

The city of Paranaque has a lot of hole-in-the wall eateries that are becoming popular; and BAGA Manila is fast becoming one of them. I do urge you to visit and support it when you're in the South.

You can visit BAGA Manila at their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BAGAManila?fref=ts 

The establishment is open from 4pm -2am , Thursdays to Sundays. It is located at Lakefront Sucat. To get there, one can take the Sucat Exit at the SLEX. The venue is at the back of the Lakefront Restaurant complex.