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By Anna Valmero
BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN DEL NORTE—To complete your dining experience in this city, make sure to try the famous chicken inato at Weegol’s Grill Haus.
“Chicken inato is our own version of grilled chicken. It is a personal favorite and I think, locals and tourists pick it from the menu because of its savory and juicy meat, plus its affordable,” said Weegol’s Grill Haus owner Gerry Calo, who inherited the management from his mother, Mercy Calo.
On first bite, chicken inato reminds you of a different take on chicken barbeque with its sweet, nutty flavor and crisp, barely charred skin.
What’s more is that a chicken inato meal consisting of a chicken barbeque with a cup and a half of rice, papaya atsara, and a banana muffin only costs P80.
Other favorites include buko-halo and an assortment of home-made cakes, from banana loaf bread to chocolate and chiffon cakes.
In 1990, the restaurant along Montilla Boulevard was established by Mercy and named it after her husband’s nickname.
The restaurant had an initial capital of P150,000 and only had 13 dining tables, said Gerry.
Today, tourists, particularly surfers heading to Siargao Island, also drop by at Weegol’s Grill Haus on their way to Surigao based on recommendations of other surfers who earlier visited the area, said Gerry.
The native vibe of the restaurant, with wall paintings of local sceneries and dining furniture made of bamboo complements the Filipino dishes at Weegol’s Grill Haus.
Gerry added that they also serve the dishes in banana leaves and encourage diners to use their hands while eating for a truly Pinoy food experience. A hand washing area is available near the kitchen.
As business prospered, another branch called Weegol’s Garden was put up near the Butuan City municipal hall.
“My mother really loves to cook and so on her visit in Dumaguete, she studied how the dish was made. On her return, the business started,” said Gerry, in between checking deliveries of chicken on stick at the restaurant.
In a week, some 500 chicken inato and other grilled favorites are sold in the branch, he noted. Chest freezers for chicken inato are restocked every Sunday.
Other local grill houses where along Montilla when Gerry’s family business started but the entry of multinational fastfood corporations made it difficult for the other businesses to survive.
“I think what made us stick around until today is our unique inato flavor, our hospitable staff and the marketing by word-of-mouth among our diners. I guess that what makes for a successful restaurant business anywhere,” Gerry added.
For this year, Gerry said they are finalizing the details for franchising of the business. At least P2.3 million is needed for the franchise.
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