BISTRO SELERA, Raising the Bar of Dabawenyo Cuisine

(Bistro Selera's Central Management team.)

In 2009, Dabawenyo foodies were given a uniquely Davao treat: Kusina Selera, the popular Dabawenyo restaurant. But that was just the appetizer. Now, three years later, it’s time for the main course: Bistro Selera.

More Than Good Food

Owned and operated by food enthusiasts Marivi Laurel and Googie Sanga, Bistro Selera is guided by a simple principle: good food with good service. “Obviously, we want to serve food that people enjoy,” says Laurel, “but we take the idea further. We want to serve our food in a place that imbibes familiarity and comfort so our customers keep coming back for more.”  This kind of home-style dining is very popular among Bistro Selera’s patrons, and declares Sanga, “It’s not just about the food, the service is just as important - waiting time, the attentiveness and initiative of our colleagues, and the food presentation are all top priorities.” Adds Laurel with a smile,  “We want you to feel at home.”

Familiar and New

Spanning a comfortable area of 90 square meters, Bistro Selera can be found on the 2^nd Level of the Fountain Area of SM Lanang Premier. The location is no accident: here, in Davao’s grandest mall, Laurel and Sanga can cater to a broader market.

Regular Selera patrons will be delighted to find their favorite menu items at Bistro Selera: the succulent spare ribs, the flavorful paella, the delectable buchitaw (a unique combination of buchi and palitaw), and, of course, the famous Crispy Pata—arguably the best in town. But there are new offerings, as well: notably, the mouth-watering seafood curry soup, with its exotic spices and tantalizing hints of durian.

Dining and Drinking

Bistro Selera opened its doors on November 10, 2012, and already it has begun to make its mark on the Davao dining scene. But dining is only half the story. “We have a bar inside the restaurant,” shares Laurel. “That way you can have a good meal or a refreshing drink—or both.”  The bar’s cocktails and house mixes are already quite popular with the locals. “Try our Lychee Martini,” says Sanga with a smile in her eye. “It’s totally unique.”

Totally unique. Just like Bistro Selera.

Call 2852184 for reservations, catering services, and distinctive Davao dining. Only at Bistro Selera. Come visit us on the 2^nd Level of the Fountain Area of SM Lanang Premier.