26/09/2025
Record Alert: Amelia by Shortstop is a gem tucked near Petron Gas Station in Jaro, Santa Barbara. It serves hearty bowls of batchoy, indulgent comfort plates, and a sweet slice of nostalgia with their caramel cake. A solid stop when you’re craving Filipino flavors done right. 🍜🍰✨
What we tried:
🍜 Supreme Batchoy with Bone Marrow
🍜 Special Batchoy
🍰 Medy’s Caramel Cake
🥘 Bagnet Kare Kare
🥢 Lumpiang Shanghai with Mango Chili Dip
What we loved:
✅ Supreme Batchoy was rich, flavorful, and extra indulgent with bone marrow
✅ Special Batchoy hit the classic, comforting notes
✅ Medy’s Caramel Cake soft, moist, and perfectly sweet (a must-try!)
✅ Bagnet Kare Kare for those who want bold and savory
✅ Lumpiang Shanghai came with a playful mango chili dip that added a sweet-spicy kick
In photos:
📸 Supreme Batchoy with Bone Marrow ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📸 Special Batchoy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📸 Medy’s Caramel Cake ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📸 Bagnet Kare Kare ⭐️⭐️⭐️
📸 Lumpiang Shanghai with Mango Chili Dip ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📍 Near Petron Gas Station, Jaro, Santa Barbara
⏰ Open daily 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM