Gambas Al Ajillo at Tiny Kitchen Davao

After we had the Spicy Shrimps in Crab Roe and Olive Oil at Dong Juan a few nights ago, I was craving once again for gambas as we were looking for a place to dine for late lunch somewhere near Torres Street here in Davao coming from our little boy’s school where we check and go to him for lunch daily. I thought of a new place that my foodie friend Nikki posted on her IG but the name of the new resto near Marfori slipped from my mind and I am not sure of the location and time that they will close after lunch. I am not even sure if they do serve gambas.

So upon reaching the corner of Assumption church, I went back to the original plan of going to that one place in Davao City where one could have the best gambas (aside from Ahfat Seafood Plaza 1 yes the original branch where we also loved their recipe). I told the husband we’re heading to Tiny Kitchen which is just a few meters away.

Gambas Al Ajillo at Tiny Kitchen Davao is a must try for those who love shrimps in garlic sauce like I do! Chef Vincent Rodriguez’s version of Gambas Al Ajillo as I have tried it before is really worth raving for.

While others have this for their appetizer, we had this for our main dish. I didn’t want to eat too much nor splurge too much since we are saving up for something. So we agreed to just have gambas and rice for our late lunch. The slices of focaccia bread come handy to capture and finish off the delicious pan juices from these garlicky shrimps.

On this particular lunch experience, I realized we should first make sure Chef Vincent is in the kitchen because taste matters. The server who attended to us said that he is out of town. He is very hands on in the kitchen ever since we first discovered and tried Tiny Kitchen a few years ago in their original place. Very rare these days do we see the chef-owners of restaurants really hands on in the kitchen for quality control. That is why if you really want a delicious treat when you are in Davao, bring the family and friends at Tiny Kitchen and with Chef Vincent around, he will surely prepare something really delicious for your family to feast on.

Also before leaving check out Tiny Kitchen Creations has cakes and pastries to bring home.

Many people come into the store to buy their cakes any time of the day. My personal all-time fave have been their Square Indulgence cake! My little boy loves it too.

Square Indulgence Cake from Tiny Kitchen Davao… Once Again for Valentine’s

Square Indulgence Cake of Tiny Kitchen Davao as Valentine’s Treat

I just craved for those cakes which were right in front of me and I was feasting my eyes with them. I skipped my plan to have a slice of cake from Ms. Donna’s cakes. There is always a next time. Think about your diet I told my guilty foodie self. Control is like a challenge word for a foodie while I was initially looking at these cakes upon entering Tiny Kitchen. I miss Ms. Donna and chatting with her as she finds time to talk to us when she sees us there despite her very busy schedule (just like her beautiful daughter Paulina who is making a name of herself when it comes to baking as well).

Well we will be back next time for gambas that taste like how Chef Vincent usually prepares it… delicioso! We may have missed that during this last particular visit since he was not around. My husband and I will be back and try the Gambas Picante perhaps.

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