It was definitely not our first time there, probably third or fourth. It was the always towards the end of the semester that we take time to visit the place. I have heard about the place before but I never thought that a food trip there can be possible. A good friend back in my freshman days told us about the good food they are offering so we forced her to take us there one time. Satisfied with our “first time”, we came back several times with friends and even families.
A free bus ride will take you to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Yes, you read it right, it’s FREE! At around 11:15 am, the bus will arrive at the Physical Sciences Building’s Parking Area. Passengers can stay at the waiting shed located in front of the parking space while waiting for the bus. You will just anticipate for around five minutes, then voila! You can now feed your hungry tummies!
They will make your life harder by offering such many choices; from our well-loved Filipino dishes, to other international cuisines as well. Desserts, I guess, will give you the most headaches. You may want to take them all because all them are very very appetizing and mouth-watering. They offer different cake slices, fresh fruits, salads, and many other confections that a sweet-tooth will surely love. Yum, yum!
Here are some of the dishes that we have tried. (Warning: some maybe deadly due to high fat and cholesterol content! aaarrggh!)
You might ask what about their rice. Well it’s pretty good, pretty much the same and nothing so special but it costs cheaper than other cafeterias around the town. The prices of the main entrees start at around Php 35. Desserts’ prices vary, but cakes cost more than other confections.
Since many foreigners are working or studying at IRRI, you can encounter people from different countries enjoying Filipino cuisines. Some may have a bizarre diet, but it’s their preference any way. The wide dining area can occupy a lot of diners (I’m not aware of the capacity) and can enjoy the view of the rice fields while indulging.
At the same building, two coffee shops and a souvenir shop can also be found. We haven’t tried those coffees yet, but the aroma spells a good coffee experience. A small Japanese garden can also be found; complete with a small pond full of koi (located at the rear end of one the coffee shops). Also, a huge pond, also with koi, is situated in front of the cafeteria. It also has mangrove-like trees making that “center-piece” very appealing. If you want to have an educational trip and want to learn more about rice, the rice museum can provide you all the information that you need. Here you will see history of rice production all over the world, several rice products, and the recent developments in rice research. Another good thing, it is also free of charge.
Yes, they offer more than research and the like stuffs. Good food, good place. Perfect for a rice enthusiast like this one!
International Rice Research Institute Cafeteria
College, Los Baños, Laguna
A free bus ride will take you to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Yes, you read it right, it’s FREE! At around 11:15 am, the bus will arrive at the Physical Sciences Building’s Parking Area. Passengers can stay at the waiting shed located in front of the parking space while waiting for the bus. You will just anticipate for around five minutes, then voila! You can now feed your hungry tummies!
They will make your life harder by offering such many choices; from our well-loved Filipino dishes, to other international cuisines as well. Desserts, I guess, will give you the most headaches. You may want to take them all because all them are very very appetizing and mouth-watering. They offer different cake slices, fresh fruits, salads, and many other confections that a sweet-tooth will surely love. Yum, yum!
Here are some of the dishes that we have tried. (Warning: some maybe deadly due to high fat and cholesterol content! aaarrggh!)
You might ask what about their rice. Well it’s pretty good, pretty much the same and nothing so special but it costs cheaper than other cafeterias around the town. The prices of the main entrees start at around Php 35. Desserts’ prices vary, but cakes cost more than other confections.
Since many foreigners are working or studying at IRRI, you can encounter people from different countries enjoying Filipino cuisines. Some may have a bizarre diet, but it’s their preference any way. The wide dining area can occupy a lot of diners (I’m not aware of the capacity) and can enjoy the view of the rice fields while indulging.
At the same building, two coffee shops and a souvenir shop can also be found. We haven’t tried those coffees yet, but the aroma spells a good coffee experience. A small Japanese garden can also be found; complete with a small pond full of koi (located at the rear end of one the coffee shops). Also, a huge pond, also with koi, is situated in front of the cafeteria. It also has mangrove-like trees making that “center-piece” very appealing. If you want to have an educational trip and want to learn more about rice, the rice museum can provide you all the information that you need. Here you will see history of rice production all over the world, several rice products, and the recent developments in rice research. Another good thing, it is also free of charge.
Yes, they offer more than research and the like stuffs. Good food, good place. Perfect for a rice enthusiast like this one!
International Rice Research Institute Cafeteria
College, Los Baños, Laguna
