It was a chilly Christmas night when the family found Tootsie's Homemade Specialties.
Entering Tootsie's felt just like visiting a relatives home. It's facade doesn't look at all like a restaurant. It felt like a warm and welcoming house.
As we entered, the place echoed with a chorus hymn as the choir of nuns sang Christmas carols.
The table setting is simple and cute.
Food
Pasta/Pancit
![tootsies tagaytay tootsies tagaytay](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/3dTaVpvtNeJFP5Tijbs-56eyRXH9-7vPXdBLgs3hUHHHYwbFsnA9NNVnpxk4d5BvBAybodb6n0WO2kW_uD1GnfZ2OkU_47pDIKeTQMzxYMAMYGqJBokRSZb7DOm7mLfscJ7pmpiPazU4e8TYnKY38KwG3q5LVfloMX2dpgOg-rIQCN1s_cvMXIaGot5YNwu5wRc8bCeWJxLQn4-Lbbay8mCBunWWmYt38umP6SzZZRGNQwpSKATc187IqM1R9lVjgWVhkp_FsZxzCsOXV_rfKy6xjLnHvqM6OkPnzpIZOOQY9u9y38P_NwNmbrtOp38fs-MkjrQ2-qVAYc7gL77mIobY1gFRk8HBk-W6pFtreXJhUtQJvH2XNYBPT9vQhwwbMQfd8FO48nVRDvbscu75W8g1tI0kpbH7Juch9qWmbPgJ4ghbViC7RtBcpVtDXLxlOggxC2Mts4bleE_dYyLAVs5obemN0nDwyQFXthhrQPLsi-3b6ujPKsUIDLw1_PDB3iv1bETopLg2_nlVwxOPaS7JLx4RLtr0u9AgI9IIFQU31HPHveN2xSNlWYDZJC7ALbf-eQ=w640-h427-rw-no) |
Pancit BukOh! (187 php) |
For staple, we ordered the Pancit BukOh! This is our first time to try a coconut infused pancit so we were really intrigued by this.
![pancit bukoh pancit bukoh](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/_AlR-1q6nM6VR6Q8DO9MFvTox3fCms3vSx_nbDjT_yy1Az0TEV8OroK2IFt62gAF0pS3byCfAlXcXOxw1xdjeq1msf_wk_YU-ds-fzvHzEVikmXHEZp6oA9hNL_AANxk2qejzfO-mYQaVrd6vPLoGD-kToao9NupZgP4iKbIyrBuMz71GlI-eEFN9WCM3F7NKzd1G3dMS2Kuhh7R8adoWBAZzxsxqV2WZsC6UohEU8r5uYBiCRvB7a8TCbEDi95t7QDsucoKO50sz14AfTdWobykaNuu_955O8G1CA840NZLoVyEqXx_fGgw-KvcYxq3CZldgLCL_isA5kx3cUrThriBUQ-yspob01Sv0h-JlzFkN-CKBvTEHCSQo3RwHtYCD5G1wg-BCvNUShjCkM02TJVJkXosPySkhzJoCe9EicCteEH8wku5DdeX5_VEh1aPf3orWZoP5CsmX9Y42WlVX2KaPHedjbbGNFC-do4pbsu1QRQACgF0zst8a8W5k34qZ2t9EEJj6AEOhTN4RhZGz83FQ2RiYTfJ1e3J860wNQFzf2Ucgv1sOpNT4X5_SthXnfH4fg=w640-h480-rw-no) |
Pancit BukOh! (187 php) |
We absolutely loved the presentation. At first glace, you'd think it's just coconut. But if you mix it, you'll see that it's a pancit dish. This is so good. The coconut and the pancit combination is amazing!
Home Specialties
![sus kadyos sus kadyos](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/Uo-5Dgpqp0063TqXfdO26wD3Xg8xFkgSEZzdDb_jkj-5_WhZT4awXTwWfeQTU8MeRHjigrwcuCmHx2usimtE5nj4cOhV8gXhKS2FQA56e1GNAX601AuoaLyeGpz9ejjzN-kE1rkuQ-p4YJiFbFgnVcpXR6zs7O2fTXJW40jkoP0H3pY2X7KIUa7ErvP95oTxVKNagVR3xiexoQmlXPgvE6sHXqavj7zR6DK27T_tJ8XuwWF3q9GptyjwpmTN0aegwDeAgxpjedvaN2F_kq28VmRYOgrTzPtyhPMYSce36u4iPxPCrAVeH9xq5ZA0BpCk8ZJtQFFRo0KiINyqffD6jBWdbx7zT8HVB3i7uzHMuYFZriYqPIvIGk7jAkKpmocg8WXIHMguIgv5XM7oZc2HfOTflDnQDUuWKSn8p7Hp_lB1OevE9aX_E5KDCpj4H-4_-xayONt4LDsNEf-rYQDrZzC6tObNYZJjLMos-p_52lMvlYMtLvl3RqqMpzkYVEz7N01ULhgrAjdUnr4W0eLlET_dhpKDNAurPYtVBb4VC9SyFnw14qU9koKzjFVmMaZprKMmcQ=w640-h427-rw-no) |
Sus Kadyos (340 php) |
My mom cooks Kadyos at home in Ilocano style because that's where she grew up. But, Tootsie's Sus Kadyos is cooked Ilonggo style so it is new for us. This is a chunky soup with lots of pork bits. A must try!
![inihaw na maliputo inihaw na maliputo](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/4sar7pyii3J6IA6RIzcwEcLCWakgpxpFOsK9etsDAqvmITg0Dei9oxI-S09ygKDA-wTDEEIc-QwcGMMRPUIEv2hSG1nAwPeU1MW0zPyxHl8STZfukKm2y2vnrxFQhKSCNq3w1-BA3ffrKuIS3brj5wav29rV3a50GaR-GIQCDhxAmpFjhVQfZ3YtgynyS_rriNaYe6YptyoWoqAr9db9WgQxWF9dmTNEBdHN86-IawYQGPayaP-PuyLmq5ZnUwLToGZ6yw6FpO6y4IlyfEVvQTKf6liU1aPTSV36iy-2z5pmHfBYscILVCo9AFEt6iNArJaKT7BJz3JqEISLK4Of3Q3KAV9glV4aYwDNYfNPEaoR1U8MXuiEgd4mMjxx2SqHOlD8GzDWW1HuM7LB4GedQ5LIEUyouL58ScuFNuUe7YapYacqN2qLuldGxk85npgMoOaBnlSAjOOeJAJlGGmTFDKkF9vxZNwri79SsVZ-lubkI1JNy12sq-4caP09Mn0xKVzQ4Yd0WnZk25iNpDg7ug5wyAbTfQvm3KI-sq74lk7BVr8JRiONxaDQfndn1kCwvGpLAg=w640-h427-rw-no) |
Inihaw na Maliputo (190 php/100 grams) |
The highlight of our meal is the Inihaw na Maliputo. It is a bit expensive but I swear it's so heavenly! I'd go to Tagaytay just for this alone.
Sweet Toots
![turon halo halo turon halo halo](https://4.bp.blogspot.com/I8KC0Fy7jqDJ6hOBJh7i_IWQAsG3Ve6lLdD1zKwmMcsy-5apH1IcpEWCQFjy2q1z00jV9j9I3GL_K0dsifSVwVhkt6OhMACKM2pt7eCTVRldTNLTM0-ztF7Z7Xw7kO_H31plsoOFrPvalAwl95V4NPanSIL8Zq7ZF3rVT5HBv5asVO4UyT1jQceiH-t40pbpAugDGRXwi5ojdfln5Zj_FrIxdL7qC6Yjs--RAd8wGgZ-gvsxzUgiptqnUx_3I5lNHBlnW9SCygRUnLNEAuzgjra0aLQ323jPFf30UOy4uqBPxXRhN0HFxTFOeYrjmoRet6-8uR-CSf4NEmNQmwh0BYjchU6Psjufxd8ZJ59dnxLR1xGhLzWal0MbH9hlNcn1Rjdjyva90yVQF_nFueb8DN-LmaqmwyC1ZEmTiLqmIyHq2ZpT3KsM3N1VcXwZJUyGV0o2LBkbKgpTLqIPUcW_kDWVGQtmGSQ9wetdytL_qkIOvlsOGI1A3U8QuQWBSF9MyZO08eqxrijGeJmZ9r2vbZ9bDm5bfk1L3NaC5HRMfQEz3tIoWOAr-mwq7eccb24lYd9XTw=w640-h480-rw-no) |
Turon Halo-Halo (128 php) |
Tootsie's is really impressive because even their desserts are innovative. The Turon Halo-Halo is delicious!
![ube palitaw ube palitaw](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/k3zf9wYjBACQj9b-ZumNgEr4ljYEhmByB7DomX6M5SrNnu86e1yevde4TenWtJaOL6q-mtkSpoTA67XaVnbth0TyfL6xNXlBZXeL2sgJRkCSy1yqZe1UGcJL0AadbJG11GaY-3R23OLr-8k4rAomRTMGwpYsw6rMr-9oT6q6JdokI4ZiBI6xoUl1lf7de8qpxK5Q_i2O0GVJahUQYPigeTgZZ4rQxuKSr3hvcBNYZOBGzw5DOUvcyv99uUum-34ftOlWfX6xLoPH-ETQ_e2vT6DCTPUzVLKY3jA73Vf57kcdIyl3Gd6ZctZW956t0L35pR4F37MkPP0V0Zav9tXSG8D0PEPd4EyKU2TUW5Z39BqglIvUhY4Fc0l46X59onbRKLi93sQWGpSqBjyjfOMjUW3L0XwWmfK3kc1BD4sFvPJ_BaIpmI_L98orjsPrlob_NWcTeUIWJkf8Db2PZASAzZTyI3T2WkWTxLIXJPK2vOaK_vXNHyMXH7La_TZm7YY2UTJsd_E3mvo7KBU6RPCuKoh_ObSKNmoTxtYzutQ1ZRVDWNYwFlmfS4jdJvrrglhibUjVTQ=w640-h427-rw-no) |
Ube Palitaw (105 php) |
The
Ube Palitaw is equally good.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I always believed that dining is experiential. Our dining experience at
Tootsie's is so good that as I'm writing this, I can once again feel the warm nostalgic joy I felt when I dined there with the family. I definitely want to go back and try more of their offerings.
Tootsie's Homemade Specialties |
Business Address |
Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City, Cavite |
Business Hours |
7am-10pm |
Payment Options |
Cash |
Service Charge |
10% |
Budget/Person |
350-1,200 |
Free WiFi |
No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks |
None |
Contact |
(046) 483-4629 |
Other |
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