#100Carinderia: Kim and Jaffa Bulalohan (Valenzuela)

So lately people have been posting #100daysofhappiness. I believe in making everyday count and what's the point of having the rest of my 265 days in a rut?  Instead of the usual post of the book I've read and the places I've been to, I decided to post something that I have been doing regularly. Most of the food blogs feature restaurants that range around Php500-1000 meal. The challenge is to work on a Php150 budget and find places that are worth the bucks without the diarrhea factor. I've hard my share of food poisoning/stomach flu episodes so I am wary of the place's hygiene and safety.

It begins with our Carinderia #1: Kim and Jaffa Bulalohan and Kambingan

Bulalo is ubiquitous around the Metro. A "Batangas specialty", bones and shanks are cooked in a soup to render the collagen and fat. I personally, prefer Bohol's version of the balbacua having the soup with a thicker consistency. Also, I find it a bit bland having the soup tossed in a few vegetables. Kinda like having tinola sans the chicken. I find most establishments too lazy to even cook the beef properly to get the real broth, instead most just put the beef flavoring alongside the bones.

We happen to pass by this carinderia by accident. I was looking for a place to park the car since LBC Michael Manufacturing Corporation, a supplier of affordable steel rims, was tucked in a narrow corner beside the place. After driving for almost an hour, we finally were able to locate their office. Coming from NLEX (opposite Banawe side), you will pass by a couple of elementary schools, 711. Its opposite a PLDT branch. You will see it on your right side.

The place is pretty much a makeshit carinderia with tarpaulins doubling as roofing. They also serve beer (for those needing their alcohol fix in broad daylight). The goat is served as night time (around six). I guess for the better part of the pulutan crowd. With its hefty serving, the carinderia doesn't scrimp on the collagen (liiitiiid!!). I love my beef unhealthy, fatty and cholesterol-charged.

I asked the lady to get me one serving of the bulalo and good thing, manong was around to help me finish the whole thing. They were pretty much generous with the serving. And you can never have bulalo on a diet because personally, the best ones are the ones laden in litid. I won't compete with my pet dog for those bony parts, plus the extra shards are pain to eat and swallow.

Best part of the meal? For three cups of rice, 2 bottle of softdrinks and this serving, I paid around Php100. Happiness in a bowl! Perfect for those looking for unpretentious, comfort food!

Place is located along 9-Cint. Maysan Road, Valenzuela. If you happen to find yourself lost, just google: Maysan Road. It should be after the Police Station, PLDT (if you are coming from NLEX).