Have a Taste of Asia at Persona Mesa

In the heart of the capital city of Tagbilaran, Bohol is the top- rated Persona Mesa Restaurant famed for its Filipino & Asian cuisine.

It is the love for food and the delight for designs that inspired the creation of the place. The place has both air- conditioned and outdoors dining areas.

There’s a mandatory temperature- taking, use of hand sanitizers at the entrance and a No Mask, No Entry policy. The restaurant observes social distancing and there are glass dividers at the tables in the indoor dining area.

Here are some of the restaurant’s bestsellers as captured by the lenses of Boholana photographer Ghen Lumayag-Tabat

Highly Recommended Places to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Bohol

We sigh, we swoon, we laugh and we cry as we throw all caution to the wind and fall in love. Just like any rollercoaster ride, it’s full of twists and turns, highs and lows, ups and downs. But hey, that’s the paradox of what loving is all about. We take risks as we circumnavigate the mysteries of that most challenging of all emotions; love. So go out and celebrate the gift of love for without love, there wouldn’t be life.

And s promised last week, we will give you some of the best ideas to spend Valentine’s Day. Boholanos love to celebrate and mark the most romantic day of the year. Are you going to celebrate with the usual flowers and chocolates? Are you in for a delectable treat with your special someone or do you want to drown your sorrows with your pals? At any rate, here are some suggested things to do this Valentine’s Day;

 TURNING JAPANESE?

Check out Umaya’s Japanese Restaurant at Lite Port Center. Enjoy your Valentines evening with your family, your friends or with your special someone, as the place is going to be designed for a cozy Valentine date! We can only accommodate 40 at a time so book your date time with us. Group of 5? Bring 1 free of charge! Children below 13 gets 50% discount, children 3 years old below, free of charge! 

For only Php599.00, you'll enjoy a smorgasbord of Nihon shoku! Eat all you can. Call or message us at these numbers: 500 9157, 09199083362. 

6PM to 7PM, 7PM to 8PM, 8PM to 9PM

VALENTINE’S DAY BUFFET @ ASTORIA BOHOL

Astoria Bohol

Come and celebrate Valentine’s Day at Astoria Bohol on Feb 14, 6 pm with a P750 per head buffet with live acoustic band entertainment. Plus a romantic stroll for the lovebirds at the Astoria beachfront

  A TASTE OF ASIA @ PERSONA MESA

There are two sides to a relationship. The sweet and cool. And there’s the hot and spicy. Navigate the best of Asia with a full course sweet or spicy Asian dinner buffet with a live acoustic band to bring out the romantic side of your significant other.  Only at Persona Mesa  

MOON & STARGAZING @ BE GRAND RESORT’S LUNE ROOF DECK TAPAS BAR

Wanna reach out to the stars to seal that perfect match made in heaven? Enjoy a quiet evening at Be Grand Resort’s Lune, Bohol’s newest roof deck tapas bar while stargazing and enjoying a sip of your fave wine and coolers  on Valentine’s Day

 MAOY VIDEOKE & TALA DANCE CHALLENGE ON FEB IBIG DAY

Sing your heartache and heartbreak away, dance your way to his and her heart, roses for the ladies and enjoy ice- cold beer with a five + one free promo this Valentine's Day at one of the city’s coolest bars, D Box right beside Kew Hotel.

 No registration fee. Just show up on Feb 14. First come, first served basis for the challengers

COZY COMPANY, COCKTAILS & CUISINE @ CUSH

Be one of the first to check and hang out at the latest dining destination in Bohol. 

Get a bite of a truly international array of dishes and wash down with a wide variety of cocktails and beverages this Valentine’s Day while you experience a panoramic view of the sunset view and the cozy ambience of a new dining experience with a welcoming Filipino architectural design.

 Drop by at Cush Restaurant & Lounge, La Mar Serena Beach, San Isidro, Dauis

  

LOTS OF LOVE @ LANTAW NATIVE RESTAURANT

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved ones or with the gang with a hearty and sumptuous dinner, enjoy the perfect panoramic view of Tagbilaran Bay and get entertained with acoustic music.  All these and more at Lantaw Native Restaurant  

5 for 5: Persona Mesa Celebrates Five Years with Five Southeast Asian Dishes

Five years after it tickled the palate of picky Boholano diners and touristsalike with its innovative take on modern Filipino & Asian cuisine, Persona Mesa has expanded its menu. 

Marjoe Yamada

Quietly and sans the fanfare, Persona Mesa, the upscale restaurant that reigns supreme along J. A. Clarin St. this city launched its Southeast Asian cuisine with signature dishes from Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Southeast Asian cuisine is famous around the world. Its mélange of delectable dishes is synonymous with intoxicating aroma, fiery spices and the soothing flavors of its cuisine. 

To capture the authentic flavors, taste and texture of these dishes, Marjoe Yamada, the stylish & sassy lady behind the upscale resto went on a month- long series of culinary classes. The gastronomic adventure that took her to exotic locales and the back streets of Bali, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam was an enriching experience that had her cradling an armful of completion certificates from the culinary classes she attended.

Here are the first five signature dishes that you MUST check out at Persona Mesa; 

Nasi Goreng

NASI GORENG Indonesia’s delectable rice dish with chicken, prawns & shredded omelet is the ultimate for spicy food lovers 

Pad Thai

PAD THAI, Thailand’s signature stir fried rice noodles with eggs, bean sprouts & tofu in a sauce of tamarind, fish, dried shrimp, red chili pepper, a pinch of sugar, a hint of crushed peanuts and a dash of lemon. Indeed, a delicate balance of sweet, salty, sour & spicy dish. 

Pho

PHO, Vietnam’s popular noodle soup is served in restos around the world. It consists of the perfect noodles, tender slices of beef, crunchy and spicy garnishes and broth for one hot sweaty heavenly treat. The key is in the broth that consists of simmered beef bones, onions, ginger & fish sauce. Mixed together, it’s perfection. 

Curry Laksa

From Malaysia, we have CURRY LAKSA, a slightly creamy noodle dish that is a cacophony of flavors is infused with coconut milk, the spiciness of chili and the fragrance of spices. 

Pork Binagoongan

And from the Philippines, we have PORK BINAGOONGAN, a best- selling dish in Persona Mesa, it is pork belly sautéed in shrimp paste. Scrumptious delight when served with eggplant and steaming hot fried rice.

After all these years, Marjoe Yamada has single- handedly stirred all the ingredients that made Trip Advisor consistenly rate Persona Mesa as one of Bohol’s best restaurants. Of course, with the backing of her Head Cook Aljon Solijon and her dependable & well- trained service crew. 

Head Cook Aljon Solijon

So what are you waiting for? Persona Mesa is open daily except Tuesdays, 11 am- 2 pm and 5.30 pm- 10 pm

Persona Mesa Is Now Five Years Old!

Just a week ago, Persona Mesa, one of Tagbilaran City’s upscale casual dining restaurant that serves modern Asian Filipino cuisine turned five years old.  

Persona Mesa, consistently voted by TripAdvisors as one of Bohol’s ten best restaurants marked its 5^th anniversary with a Five-in-One Buffet Special complete with a live acoustic band for one memorable and enjoyable dining experience.

the Five in One Dining Special

the queen reigns supreme

Here are some of the photos from that exhilarating evening:

The live acoustic band spiced things up

Congratulations to Marjoe Yamada and the staff!

Marjoe Yamada: Fab & Fun Female & Her Ruby Birthday

This enigmatic and effervescent exercise enthusiast recently marked her ruby milestone with elan. Where else to celebrate but at Persona Mesa, her upscale Modern Filipino Asian restaurant that has been consistently rated by Trip Advisor as one of Bohol’s top ten restaurants in terms of food quality, ambience and service. 

Life indeed begins at 40! Marjoe basks in the 

love and support of family & friends

Everything was styled to perfection, the buffet stations groaned with all the delectable fare, and the booze and drinks literally overflowed that one magical evening. A few brave souls gamely picked up the microphone to regale and amuse the guests with their vocal stylings. 

WE ARE FAMILY: with brother Noel, sister-in-law Daff, their son Ryuichi Miguel.

The fabulous Fabiosa Clan relatives came in full force

Cebu family: Chef Lor Torres & Ms. April Rama of Isidra Comfort Cantina

All out support of Persona Mesa family.

CLOSE FRIENDS & BATCHMATES : Shiela Avergonzado, Jennette Trinity Carido, 

Mae Grace Ciruela, Analiza Chua,Caryl Teruel, Atty. Cocoot Marapao, 

Lj Lumayag, Francis Butal, Don Jose Ugdoracion, Gil Sabandal

RIPPED-CITY GYM Coaches & Trainers special mention to personal coach Coach Jimmy.

K & N Family

As the evening soiree was winding down during the wee hours of the morning, the pyschologist turned restaurateur managed to say a silent prayer of gratitude to Our Maker. After all, this fashionable style icon has so much to be thankful for; a loving and close- knit family, fiercely loyal friends & dependable staff. Cheers!

 Photo Credits: Arvin Avergonzado