House of Waka by #docChefJ

With Doc Chef J

It’s too early for Feature Friday but I just can’t wait to brag about this new bomb in town!  I have been itching to do so for a week and a half until Ate Belle posted our photos on Facebook.  Hehe…..  Now that the photos are here, I am very pleased to introduce to you, House of Waka by #docChefJ!


House of Waka is only three weeks old yet the netizens are already clamoring over their dishes on social media.  Even me who’s living only a few steps away from the place first heard about Waka through my high school classmate’s private message on FB asking me if my family owns the place.  Haha!  Yeah, Waka is inside Olandesca’s Compound but it is owned and managed by Dr. Jason Binayao, a Kagay-anon.  Surprised by that title, huh?  Yes he is a doctor by profession but he is also a chef by passion.  Now we’re plenty in this world of multi-tasking/torn-ing between two lovers!  It’s just a matter of time management, right Dockie?

Anyway, word of mouth has it!  Waka brings a brand new fooding experience here in Ozamiz!  Finally, our small city now has a place for yummy baby back ribs that I’ve been looking for.  It tasted like Casa Verde‘s according to El Juan and Casa’s had become my standard for back ribs since 2006 after my first chunk of ribs with them.  With meat so tender, juicy, and the sauce just light, I rank Waka’s baby back ribs number 1 in the big OC!  Aside from the back ribs, I also fell for Waka’s chicken teriyaki!  It is still crisp though it is already bathed in its flavorful sauce.  Topped with sesame seeds, the teriyaki has a subtle nutty taste making it more Japanesey.  Hehe…..  And here’s the catch at Waka!  Have you heard of the “Dynamite”?  Well, this is Doc’s signature entrée.  It is a surprising combi of spicy Jalapeño, ham and cheese wrapped in crispy lumpia wrapper.   Baby manghud Ryan just love it so much that he also savored the Jalapeño which serves as a garnish.  It’s not too spicy for me but it would be for first-timers so beware of this bomb!


With these three delightful dishes, Waka is worth the hunt here at the back of Malindang Lodge, Brgy. Carmen Annex, Ozamiz City.  And with its eye-pleasing interiors, I guarantee that you won’t go wrong with your choice!  Thanks Doc for these mouth-watering food and new hang-out!  More to your menu, Doc Chef J! 🙂

And here’s to Eljohn’s lead role for this blog post!  There you go, engineer!  Emote much to be a mainstay.  Lol! #tosomfeatures

Credits to Ate Belle for the photos! 🙂

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Written by Mae Olandesca

Mary Rosalie Olandesca, a lover of the arts, humanities, and social sciences, found herself entangled in the realm of applied science and engineering, a path that didn't align with her true passions. Determined to break free from her "chemical engineer" title in the Philippines, she embarked on a brave journey to Toronto, fitting her life in only two suitcases. Despite completing her Chemical Laboratory Technician program at Seneca Polytechnic just recently, she realized that the chemical world failed to ignite her heart. A momentous realization led her to embrace her true calling as a writer, with a Creative Writing course acting as the catalyst for her long-time passion in wordsmithing. Thus emerged the extraordinary persona of Mae, the other side of her multifaceted identity. For more insights into Mae's captivating journey, visit her website at www.theothersideofmae.com as she is no more an average small-town girl and is now making big things happen in a megacity!

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