Tsinoy Foodies

Angeles Fried Chicken or AFC has been serving it's famous chicken and other dishes recipe since the 1960's.

It's old house facade with red and white motif is hard to miss when you're in the Balibago Angelesarea.

It has a very spacious dining area. It's interior reminds me of a classy Italian restaurant with red checkered linen covered tables. But it was more casual since it was dim but without candle lights.

Food

Complimentary Prawn Cracker

Appetizers

♥ Sizzling Sisig (175 php)

AFC's Sizzling Sisig is one of the best sisig I have ever tried! It had a lot of scrumptious ingredients. It was not fatty at all. Everyone couldn't help but indulge in spoonfuls of it until the sizzling plate was emptied.

Chicharon Bulaklak (175 php)

TheChicharon Bulaklak is admittedly a sinful dish but one that's irresistible too. This isa chewy kind of chicharon and not so crispy. Gosh I'm guilty of eating so many of this fried fatty pig's mesentary.

Salads

♥ Crispy Chicken Salad (135 php)

I loved the Crispy Chicken Salad! It has crispy chicken tenders, fresh lettuce, carrot strips, mandarin orange slices, water chestnuts and green bell peppers. It is served with vinaigrette.

All Time Favorites

Shanghai Lumpia (145 php)

The Shanghai Lumpia is a classic Filipino dish. This rendition is remarkably tasty with a perfect crunchy wrapper too.

♥ Shrimp with Cashew Nuts (225 php)

The Shrimp with Cashew Nuts is one of the dishes I enjoyed the most. It is an egg white based dish with tender small shrimps, celery, onions, carrots, cashew nuts and green peas.

Camaron Rebosado (225 php)

The Camaron Rebosado is my least favorite. Everything on the platter was oily and soggy rather than crispy as I expected it to be.

Pancit Canton (145 php)

Growing up in a culture that eats noodles often, I have a high standard for this dish. Yet, I was impressed with this version of Pancit Canton. The key is the variety and quality of the ingredients.

Rice

Chicken Fried Rice (120 php)

The Chicken Fried Rice is a soy-based rice dish with scrambled egg, soft chicken bits and green peas.

Angeles Fried Chicken

♥ Regular Angeles Fried Chicken Family 9 pcs. (425 php)

The Regular Angeles Fried Chicken is almost the same as KFC's. What I like about this is that the chicken is fresh. You can tell by the juiciness and flavor of the chicken meat. But, I found it a bit oily and salty. The soft rolls and fresh coleslaw were great!

Other Chicken Specials

♥ Japanese Fried Chicken (195 php)

The Japanese Fried Chicken is my favorite! It had an addictive soy-based flavor and chewy skin that captivated me.

Grilled Chicken (165 php)

The Grilled Chicken was tender and tasty. But compared to the other chicken dishes, this has the least impact.

Drinks

♥ Iced Tea (Pitcher) (99 php)

The Iced Tea is house blend. It was so good that I'm glad we had a pitcher-full of it.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
For affordable dishes that's good for sharing in Angeles Pampanga, definitely drop by Angeles Fried Chicken (AFC). They offer more than just heavenly chicken. I'm sure you'll find a dish that will fit your appetite at any time of the day.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Angeles Fried Chicken (AFC) Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3 \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Angeles Fried Chicken (AFC)
Business Address	1992 Marlim Ave., Diamond Subd., Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	7am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	100-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(45) 322-4448
Other	Email: angelesfriedchicken@yahoo.com Facebook Fan Page

Disclosure: This review is part of the Metro Angeles Food Tour (#MAFT2014) organized by pinasmuna.com that aims to promote the local partner establishments in Angeles City Pampanga by sharing our objective review. Everything we tried was provided for that purpose.

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Thanks to the Metro Angeles Food Tour 2014 (#MAFT2014), I got to visit Abe's Farm in the municipality of Magalang Pampanga.

I've triedAbeat the SM Mega Fashion Hall before. But being a nature lover, Abe's Farm scenic and native ambiance is more to my liking.

The restaurant is set up in a native kapampangan home which was originally built as LJC's founder Larry Cruz rest house.

Although the place is huge, the dining area is quite limited to grant the diners privacy and comfort.

The second floor has lofts and sofas were you can just chill out.

We chose to dine in this area to enjoy some fresh air and scenic view of the pool.

Food

Appetizers and Salads

Sinuteng Baby Squid (175 php)

The Sinuteng Baby Squid is sauteed baby squid in olive oil with garlic and chili. This is a simple dish that relies on the quality of the tender baby squids. It was executed well.

Prinitong Lumpia (125 php)

The Prinitong Lumpia is a crispy-coated, crunchy veggie-filled starter.

Paco Fern and Tomato Salad (155 php)

The Paco Fern and Tomato Salad is a bountiful salad with paco fern, raw onion rings, tomato strips and salted egg slices.

Main Courses

Pritong Baby Hito (270 php)

The Pritong Baby Hito is a butterflied baby catfish served with buro and mustasa leaves. This is one of my favorite kapampangan dishes. I just couldn't get enough of this.

Knockout Knuckles (595 php)

I've Knockout Knuckles before atCafe Adriatico. It's as good as the first time I tried it.

Kare-Kare (595 php)

Their version of Kare-Kare is so rich and generous with ingredients too. I couldn't stop indulging myself over this with their addicting bagoong.

Lola Ising's Adobo (395 php)

I've also tried the Lola Ising's AdoboatCafe Adriatico. This adobo belly chunk is so tender and tasty! Like I said before, one of the best adobo out there.

Betute (290 php)

I love frog dishes since childhood so I was not as intimidated as my companions with it. The Betute was savory, tender and clean tasting. The pickled vegetable served with it is the perfect accompaniment to cleanse the palate too.

Vegetables

Gising Gising (240 php)

It's actually my first time to try the Gising Gising. I enjoyed the crunchy small cuts of kangkong stem with shrimps and chili swimming in a pool of coconut milk.

Rice, Noodles and Side Dishes

Bamboo Rice (250 php)

Everyone was impressed with the Bamboo Rice. Aside from being steamed in bamboo shell, it was also sumptuous and rich in flavor. The mountain rice is topped with wood ear mushrooms, shrimps and bamboo shoots.

Desserts

Sikreto ni Maria (165 php)

The Sikreto ni Maria is probably the most extravagant version of the classic suman at mangga. The suman and mango slices are covered by their amazing coconut milk and carabao milk ice cream.

Turon Saging with Langka at Ube (80 php)

The Turon Saging with Langka at Ube is good but I prefer the former.

Drinks

Mango Shake

Tamarind Shake *photo credits to my lifestyle blog crumpylicious.com

The staffs highly recommends the Tamarind Shake made from fresh tamarind. This is indeed a one of a kind beverage that's a must try!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Abe's Farm is a must visit for kapampangan cuisine experience that's in line with nature. The native and homey ambiance is one of a kind. Tourists and balikbayans will enjoy this place even more.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Abe's Farm Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Abe's Farm
Business Address	Barangay Ayala Magalang, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	10am-8pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-500
Free WiFi	No (Weak signal for networks too)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 506-8140
Other	Email: info [at] abesfarm.com.ph Website

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I got invited to try Chili's new menu at SM MegamallAtrium.

Since it's been a while since I last dined at Chili's, I decided to go as I'm intrigued by their new additions and it's been a very very very long time since I've dined with fellow food bloggersand media writers and I wanted to catch up with my friend Allen of food.silkenhut.com who has recently just underwent a crucial turning point in life. =)

Food
Even with their classic, I am not well acquainted since I always go toChili'sjust for their burgers.

Appetizers

Tripple Dipper (510 php)

I had the opportunity to try some of the Tripple Dipper of my seatmate from Spot.ph. It it a three-some combination of famous appetizers: ♥ Southern Eggrolls, Chicken Crispers and Wings Over Buffalo. I really loved the Southern Eggrolls which is not the typical eggroll. It is like a burrito wrapped in crispy tortilla with interesting fillings like smoked chicken bits, black beans, corn, jalapeño, Jack cheese, red peppers and spinach served with avocado dip. If you love spicy foods like me, you will enjoy the Wings Over Buffalo served with bleu cheese dip and celery sticks. The Chicken Crispers are battered chicken served with honey-mustard dip.

Bottomless Tostada Chips (375 php)

The Bottomless Tostada Chips is the favorite order of group diners.

Skillet Queso (405 php)

The Skillet Queso is a cheese dip with seasond beef. It is also served with Tostada chips. I wanted to finished this whole skillet but felt too guilty. My resistance however paved way to my friend Allen's indulgence to swiped most of this.

Fried Quesadilla Bites (375 php)

The Fried Quesadilla Bites is one of the new additions on the menu. These are flour tortillas stuffed with chicken and cheese, sprinkled with cilantro and served with chiptotle sour cream. It's fried (a bit oily), crunchy, chewy, and cheesy. The slightly spicy chiptotle sour cream is the perfect complement.

Bacon & Cheddar Steak (875 php)

The new Bacon & Cheddar Steak offers more than their classic flame-grilled steaks. It is topped with melted cheese and bacon! It also comes with choice of two sides.

Parmesan Chicken (395 php)

The Parmesan Chicken is a lean chunk of chicken breast topped with parmesan, Monterey Jack cheese and green onions which is grilled with chile butter to perfection making it juicy and tender. It also comes with choice of two sides.

Parmesan Tilapia (425 php)

The Parmesan Tilapia is practically the same as its chicken counterpart. But, substituted with imported tilapia. I found it to be more buttery and zesty.

Sweet Endings

♥ Banana Bread Pudding (295 php)

My favorite part is the Banana Bread Pudding! I didn't know that bread puddings could be this good.

Beverages

Smoothies

Fresh Strawberries (150 php)

The Fresh Strawberries had strawberries with sweetened taste and texture as that of a strawberry jam blended with vanilla ice cream.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
No doubt burgers are still my favorite at Chili's. But, I'm glad they have new additions so I can now din there anytime even with companions who'd prefer a more liberal option than what I always make.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Chili's Grill and Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★	New Menu \| New Menu 2 \| Appetizers \| Appetizers 2 \| Soups \| Sides \| Salads \| Others \| Premium Margaritas \| Premium Margaritas 2 \| Specialty Drinks \| Beer & Wine \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Chili's Grill and Bar
Branches	MAKATI 2nd Level Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center Makati City (02) 729-3022 \| 729-2862 GREENHILLS 26 Missouri St. cor. Nevada St., Northeast Greenhills San Juan (02) 727-2959 \| 727-3008 TOMAS MORATO 199 Tomas Morato Ave. cor. Scout Fernandez Quezon City (02) 372-5017 \| 372-5007 ROCKWELL P1 Unit 36 Power Plant Mall Rockwell Center (02) 659-6527 ALABANG TOWN CENTER LGF, Corte de Las Palmas Expansion, Alabang Town Center, Muntinlupa City (02) 846-2647 MEGAMALL 2/L Mega Atrium, SM Megamall Edsa cor. Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong City (02) 631-0380 FAIRVIEW TERRACES Level 1, Fairview Terraces, Quirino Highway, Fairview, Quezon City (02) 720-9934
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	500-1,500
Free WiFi	Yes (SM free wifi)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Website

Disclosure:I was invited with fellow food bloggers. Everything we had was provided for the purpose of this review. It did not in any way obscure my objectivity.

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The family is a huge fan of spreads so this time we're trying the Choco Cookie Butter and Choco Hazelnut Spreads made locally by GoNuts Donuts.

gonuts donuts choco cookie butter spread

Choco Cookie Butter Creamy Small (109 php)

It's my first time to try a Choco Cookie Butter so I'm quite excited to try it. There are two kinds of Choco Cookie Butter: Crunchy and Creamy.

Choco Cookie Butter Creamy Small (109 php)

So the small bottle is around 120 grams...

Choco Cookie Butter Creamy Small (109 php)

The Choco Cookie Butter Creamy is flawlessly smooth and creamy with a wholesome chocolate cookie flavor. You can put this on cheesecakes, muffins, ice cream and a lot more.

Choco Hazalnut Big (239 php)

The Choco Hazalnut is a more familiar variant for me.

Choco Hazalnut Big (239 php)

The big jar is around 330 grams...

Choco Hazalnut Big (239 php)

Upon opening, I noticed that it was glimmering as it had a layer of oil on top.

Choco Hazalnut

Compared to others I've tried (Nutella and Jif), I like that it bold hazelnut flavor and right amount of sweetness. However, it was too oily and lacks thickness in composition.

Sugar Twists

The Sugar Twists are perfect to dunk and dip into the spreads. Although you could actually try out other things to dip and spread. In case you're wondering what I dipped, it was singkamas (my moms campaign for a healthier snack alternative) which I would never have eaten were it not for the delicious spreads hihi.

Overall, I'm so glad we now have the Choco Cookie Butter and Choco Hazelnut Spreads locally made and sold at a more affordable price. Try it out! =)

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Alongside Angeles Fried Chicken is their sister company Mother's Cake House. It's a cute bakeshop established in the 1960's.

It has a cute picket and fences design that makes it stand out.

It has a small dining area on the side. But, more of the space is allocated for their displays. There's are chillers for the cakes.

And, a glass shelf for the non-chilled pastries. As you can see, some are already placed in boxed and ready for take out.

Food

Dining/Large Orders

Baked Mac (65 php)

My companions just couldn't get enough of the Baked Mac. They were very happy with its cheesiness.

Baked Mac Large Order (420 php)

Even a large order was wiped clean by the group.

♥ Pansit Palabok (50 php)

I enjoyed the Pansit Palabok. Despite its affordable pricing, they don't scrimp on ingredients like most palabok here inManila.

♥ Tacos (95 php)

The Tacos are really good too! It's at par with Pancake House's Tacos but for a far lesser price.

Pastries

♥ Brownies (145 php)

The Brownies are perfect for pasalubong. It's rich, dark, bitter-sweet and moist.

♥ Sansrival (25 php)

The Sansrival is very toothsome with its exciting chewiness. The sweetness is not overwhelming too.

Butternut Roll (25 php/each)

The Butternut Roll is topped with powdered sugar with nuts on the side.

♥ Double Delight (25 php/each)

The Butternut Roll and Double Delight have the same light butter with chocolate chiffon. I like the latter more because of the delicious blueberry and raspberry cream on top.

Pre-ordered Items

Egg Pie (135 php)

The Egg Pie had a nice smooth consistency and the right blend of flavor too.

Banana Cake (65 php)

The Banana Cake is moist, soft and tasty.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mother's Cake House is a great place to enjoy comfort food and pastries at a reasonable price. It's also a good stop to buy pasalubongs.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Mother's Cake House Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Mother's Cake House
Business Address	1984 Marlim Avenue, Diamond Subdivision Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	8:30am-8pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-300
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 625-7593
Other	Facebook Fan Page

Disclosure: This review is part of theMetro Angeles Food Tour (#MAFT2014)organized by pinasmuna.com that aims to promote the local partner establishments in Angeles City Pampangaby sharing our objective review. Everything we tried was provided for that purpose.

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The best perks of staying at Widus Hotel and Casino is having the complimentary breakfast buffet at Salt Restaurant. Upon entry, I was already excited by the numerous diners who seemed happy with their breakfast.

Salt Restaurant has a grand interior that is befitting for the main restaurant of the first and only five-star hotel in Pampanga. Its a 120-seater restaurant with half of the area allocated for its buffet selections.

I have only tried a few hotel breakfast buffets. But, as of the moment, it has the widest breakfast buffet selection I have ever encountered. The buffet is offered from 6 am to 10 am. Staffs will inform you at around 15 minutes before 10 am that it is the last call. Gosh! I was so giddy when I saw the frozen yogurt machine. Now, shall we proceed...

Food

Cereal Station

CheeriosandFruit Loops

Pastry Station

Hard Rolls, Pan De Sal, Ensaymada, Mini Croissant,♥ Blueberry Muffins and Danish Pastry

They have a lot of pastry selections from the basic breads to the sophisticated danish ones. I tried the Hard Rolls and Blueberry Muffins. They have this cool rotating toaster where you get to drop your pastry and see it toasted and drop at the other end. I used that for my rolls assisted by a staff. That's another plus for Salt. All stations have an assigned staff so assistance is instantaneous.

Pastry Spread

Chocolate Syrup, Peanut Butter, Blueberry Preserved, Strawberry Syrup and Orange Marmalade

The popular choice, as I noticed, is the Chocolate Syrup.

Cheese Station

Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese

On the cheeseboard are slices of Cheddar Cheese and Mozzarella Cheese.

Salad Station

You can make your own salad or choose a salad already prepared.

♥ Apple Salad

I opted for the Apple Salad which has a mix of red and green apples which seemed like a great choice as it was delicious!

Kimchi Station

♥ Kimchi

The Kimchi is really good. I guess it has to be as the hotel is partly owned by Koreans and most of their clients are Koreans.

Waffle and Pancakes Station
There is an interactive Waffle and Pancakes Station were you can have freshly cooked waffles and pancakes and choose from honey or maple syrup (I'd like to note that it was an excellent Grade A maple syrup).

I loved my Waffles which I drizzled with maple syrup that I had to return for another.

Dimsum Station

♥ Siomai

I have a really high standard when it comes to Dimsum. I am rarely impress with dimsums served in buffet. Wow! Their Siomai is really good. It belongs to the league of top-notch expensive Chinese Restaurants like Li Li's Restaurant or Gloria Maris.

Shabu Shabu Station

At the Shabu-Shabu Station, you are entitled to chose you toppings and sauces and then hand it over to the chef so he can cook it in their flavorful broth. You can come for it after a few minutes. I'm really glad they have this station. =)

♥Shabu Shabu Bowl

This is one of the best Shabu-Shabu I've had. Their ingredients are really high quality. I think this is at par with Tao Yuan and other Hot Pot specialized restaurants.

Main Course
Here are some of the main course, which I didn't get to try. Others are on my plate. =)

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Potato Bravas

Baked Tomatoes

Bacon

Boiled Egg and Scrambled Egg

String Beans

Tocino

My Plate

Some of the main courses I tried are:♥ Sausage, ♥ Rattoutille, Pesto Pasta, Fish Fillet and ♥ Tapa. All of them were good!

Frozen Yogurt Station
As for the Frozen Yogurt, unfortunately it ran out at 9 am. The staff informed me that they had no more plans of refilling since its an hour away from the end time so I missed it. =(

Fresh Fruits Station and Juice Station

Fruits: Papaya, Pineapple, OrangeandApple; Juices: Grape Juice and Orange Juice

They also serve Brewed Coffee upon request.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Salt Restaurant offers an impressive 5-Star breakfast buffet. I highly recommend it.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Salt Restaurant Breakfast Rate
Ambiance	★★★★★
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Salt Restaurant Widus Hotel and Casino
Business Address	Widus Hotel and Casino 5400 Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-2,000
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 499-1000
Other	Website

Disclosure: This review is part of theMetro Angeles Food Tour (#MAFT2014)organized by pinasmuna.com that aims to promote the local partner establishments inAngeles City Pampanga by sharing our objective review. Everything we tried was provided for that purpose.

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It's been a common assumption among new acquaintances when they hear my blog name that I only blog about Chinese restaurants. Ironically, the truth is quite the contrary. It did occur to me that I thought I should at least try to meet expectations by sharing more of my Chinese restaurant experience which usually involves a family celebration over a Chinese fine dining lauriat dinner like this one in Summer Palace in Edsa Shangri-la Hotel.

I won't elaborate much about the place as it was a typical Chinese fine dining place with red big large round tables. So on to the food...

Food

Soups

braised dried scallop soup with four treasures

♥ Braised Four Treasure Soup with Crab Roe Small (480 php)

The Braised Four Treasure Soup with Crab Roe was a delicious bowlful. I think the clan was all in agreement on this one.

Appetizer

Appetizer Sampler: Soya Goose, Chilled Pomelo Fruits with Wasabi Sauce, ♥ Qing Dynasty Fortune Chicken, ♥ Fried Softshell Crab with Eggplant and Pork Floss

Every dish served in the sampler was very good. But, I guess we were all expecting the Chilled Pomelo Fruits with Wasabi Sauce to have something spectacular like the rest of the items served but it's just that. It's healthy and refreshing but not worth paying for if it was me.

Pork, Beef & Lamb

sauteed bef tenderloin in black pepper sauce

♥ Sauteed Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce Small (960 php)

The Sauteed Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce is the most exquisite kind of pepper steak I've tried with the soft beef tenderloin cubes, onion and corn. It's tastiness made it a winner.

Seafood

♥ Pan-fried Codfish Fillet in Light Soya Sauce

The Pan-fried Codfish Fillet in Light Soya Sauce was simply fried and battered with light soya sauce. But, the quality of the ingredient as well as the execution is superb as it was flaky and clean-tasting.

Live Seafood: Fresh Crab

Baked Crab with Dried Scallop and Onions (190 php per 100 grams)

I don't usually like to get my hands messy but this Baked Crab with Dried Scallop and Onions will really keep you cracking and sucking for more.

Live Seafood: Prawns/Shrimps

♥ Fried King Prawn Balls Coated with Cornflakes (1,000 php/small)

The Fried King Prawn Balls Coated with Cornflakes is one of the most popular dishes in Summer Palace. You could probably tell by that how good this! The crunchy cereal complements the soft king prawns well.

Poultry

Peking Duck First Course (3,300 php)

I just love Peking Duck whether its laid on a wrapper with hoisin sauce and rolled to be eaten like this...

Peking Duck Second Course: Minced Duck Meat Bedded on a Lettuce (3,600 php)

or like this Minced Duck Meat Bedded on a Lettuce. It's only on occasion do I get to enjoy it because it's heavy on the pocket.

We also had some Birthday Noodles and Sauteed Fresh Mushrooms with Broccoli which I forgot to take a photo of. Both were typical for me.

Desserts

Deep-fried Crispy Banana Balls filled with Red Bean Paste (160 php/order)

It's my fist time to try this Deep-fried Crispy Banana Balls filled with Red Bean Paste as this is not a typical lauriat dessert. It was surprisingly good despite the mysterious appearance. It's got bannana and red beans within the crunchy pancake-like coating . I wanted to eat more but my bulging tummy was already protesting.

Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Almond Jelly and Sherbet (155 php/order)

After a long course meal, the Chilled Lemongrass Jelly with Almond Jelly and Sherbet was a nice light way to end it.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Summer Palace offers top-notch quality Chinese dishes with excellent Chinese fine dining ambiance and service. If you're looking for a place to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine that will surely satisfy your guests, then definitely put Summer Palace into consideration. Private functions rooms are available and they accommodate special arrangements.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Summer Palace Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	N/A
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Summer Palace
Business Address	G/F Edsa Shangril-la Hotel Tower Wing, 1 Garden Way Ortigas Center,Wack Wack Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm Dinner: 6:30am-10:30pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	500-2,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 633 8888 ext. 2927
Other	Website

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My favorite stop during the Metro Angeles Food Tour 2014 (#MAFT2014) is SAB Bistro. As soon as we arrived, I was already allured by its inviting facade.

It's strategically located at Mac Arthur highway and has a wide parking area so its very accessible and convenient for diners.

It's one of the best interiors I've encountered. The place is bright, homey, clean and cozy. It is well-lighted with spherical drop lights. It's got comfortable lofts and minimalist tables and chairs. It has a clean white brick-designed walls with cute frames containing witty quotes. Its serene ambiance just makes you feel glad and relaxed.

Food

Appetizers

♥ Buffalo Wings and Vegetable Crudites with Blue Cheese Dip (160 php)

The Buffalo Wings is covered in a nice blend of spicy and sour sauce. This is really good rendition of the classic buffalo wings.

Baked Mussels (170 php)

The Baked Mussels was fresh and cheesy!

Soup

♥ Butternut Squash Soup (95 php)

The Butternut Squash Soup was thick, rich and creamy. I loved this!

Salad

♥ Salad Sabine (160 php)

The Salad Sabine had mixed greens, caramelized apple slices, water buffalo's milk cheese, cottage cheese, toasted walnut bits and raspberry vinaigrette. This gained the approval of all my companions.

Pasta

♥ Pasta La Mer (170 php)

The red cream sauce of the Pasta La Mer appeared to be light and yet it wasn't. You could taste the richness of the sea with just a forkful.

Sandwiches

Chicken Enchilada Casserole (145 php)

The Chicken Enchilada Casserole may seem like ordinary casserole.

Chicken Enchilada Casserole (145 php)

But, the Chicken Enchilada Casserole is actually a hefty and zesty meal with shredded chicken in white sauce wrapped in soft flour tortillalaid on a bed of sweet tomato sauce (with fresh tomato bits) and topped with mozzarella cheese. I give this an A+ for creativity and taste.

♥ Chicken Pesto Sandwich (140 php)

The Chicken Pesto Sandwich is served in an appealing heart shape with their house potato chips and alfalfa.

♥ Chicken Pesto Sandwich (140 php)

The Chicken Pesto Sandwich is a ciabatta bread toasted like a panini with grilled pesto chicken strips, shitake mushrooms and mozzarella cheese. I rarely eat sandwiches and I'm hardly impressed by one but damn... this is so good!

Pork and Beef

♥ Beef Salpicao (220 php)

Wow! is what everyone exclaimed upon trying the Beef Salpicao. Everyone was captivated by its savory, creamy and garlicky sauce. The beef cubes was also so tender that biting through was so effortless.

Steak & Chops

♥ Wagyu Ribeye (450 php)

The Wagyu Ribeye is a must try! It's a pretty good steak at such an unbelievable pricing. I'm told that their wagyu is genuinely sourced from Japan.

Chicken

Grilled Chicken Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce (210 php)

My friends enjoyed the Grilled Chicken Fillet with Lemon Butter Sauce. But, it was my least favorite among the bunch. I'm impressed at how it was grilled with precision so it was so tender and juicy. However, the saltiness overpowered the herb flavors.

Fish and Seafood

♥ Seared Salmon with Spinacci (295 php)

The Seared Salmon with Spinacci is a perfectly seared salmon with spinach cream sauce. By perfectly seared, I mean that it was golden brown crusted on all sides which locked in the pinkish and juicy salmon within. It is served with mashed potato and buttered vegetables.

Prawn Thermidor (310 php)

Just a side story... While I was taking a photo of the Prawn Thermidor, a foreigner from the neighboring table said to me "Hey wanna take a photo of a diner eating that?" I politely told him that I had to try it for myself so I can share it to the readers of my blog. Seeing him finished with his food and drinks and fiddling with his tablet, I asked him for his feedback with his meal. He said "I've been to four restaurants before this one and I stayed here because this is the best one I've tried." So I told him "Wow! I can't wait to try our meals then."

This Prawn Thermidor is indeed as good as it looks. It's got a mysterious sauce that is blended with the mozzarella cheese.

Desserts

♥ Cookie Surprise (110 php)

The cookie surprise is an oreo fans' favorite dessert. And, I luckily happen to be one.

♥ Cookie Surprise (110 php)

The Cookie Surprise is their version of the famous wicked oreos or deep-fried battered oreos. So far, this is the best I've tried yet. It didn't feel oily and it has sinful but good vanilla ice cream and hot chocolate fudge dip.

♥ Chocolate Heaven (160 php)

The Chocolate Heaven is inspired by the Frozen Hot Chocolate of Serendipity 3 in New York which is chef Saira Yap's favorite. It says in the menu that the Chocolate Heaven is good for sharing. Well, it was so good that it didn't even reach my end of the table.

Cakes

♥ Red Velvet Cheesecake (145 php)

I am never a fan of popularly loved red velvet. But, this Red Velvet Cheesecake is simply to die for! This beats the pricier red velvet cheesecake of Italianni's. The red velvet and cheesecake was so well-matched.

Beverages

House Blend Iced Tea (55 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'm very pleased with my dining experience at SAB Bistro. Aside from the beautiful and serene ambiance and hearty food, the staffs are very courteous and friendly. The young owner chef Saira Yap is also very hands-on and passionate with the cooking and management of her restaurant. I believe that is the essential ingredient in the making of eery successful establishment. It's also a great hang out place because it has the fastest WiFi among all restaurants in Pampanga. I can't wait for their branches to open in Mc Kinley Hill Tuscany Estates and SM North Edsa.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		SAB Bistro Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Appetizer \| Soup \| Salad \| Pasta \| Pizza \| Sandwiches \| Breakfast \| Pork \| Beef \| Steak \| Chicken \| Fish \| Seafood \| Desserts \| Cakes \| Beverages \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

SAB Bistro
Business Address	192 Mac Arthur Highway, Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	11am-12mn
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	Yes (fast and reliable!)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045)304-0385 \| (0917) 510-8618
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I'm glad the Metro Angeles Food Tour 2014 (#MAFT2014) took the road less traveled by choosing Cottage Kitchen Cafe to try their authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine.

Even in Manila, establishments offering these southern American cuisine are quite few. I've only tried Gumbo and Cajun Red Rock (I only tried their burger and that was ages ago). So I'm quite ecstatic to venture more on these cuisines.

I even had to research what the difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine is. I learned that Cajun cuisine is rich in spices (onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, paprika, thyme, file, parsley and green onions) and makes use of every part of a slaughtered animal. Being rich in spices however, does not imply that all are spicy. On the hand, Creole cuisine is more extravagant. It makes use of tomatoes, cream, butter, seafood and exotic herbs. While Cajun is classified as country-style cooking, Creole is categorized as city-style cooking.

The place was dimly lit with candles on each table. There's a bar area, a casual dining area with a good view of the stage and a more private area with curtains on the side. The ceiling had a glass portion where you can see the clouds or dark skies with stars at night. Diners are a mix of foreigners and locals.

Food

Appetizers & Starters

♥ Zing Wings (235 php)

If you love spicy dishes, I highly recommend the Zing Wings. It got a pleasant spicy kick with a hint of rich herbs and spices. The chicken skin is fun-tastically crispy and the meat was tender and juicy.

Deep Fried Potato Wedges (180 php)

For some finger food, there's the Deep Fried Potato Wedges served with thousand island dressing.

CKC's Corn Bread (100 php)

The CKC's Corn Bread is delicious! This block is quite dense and heavy. It is served with herbed butter.

Soups & Salad

Creole Onion Soup (180 php)

The Creole Onion Soup is a creamy heavvily spiced onion soup with cheese and crouton. As you can see, it is very peppery. From this point, I've acknowledged that creole and cajun cuisine seems like an acquired taste as some of my companions was overwhelmed and wary of the spiced flavors.

Chef's Salad (250 php)

The Chef's Salad has greens, egg, ham, tomatoes and carrots with thousand island dressing.

♥ Cajun Shrimp Salad (270 php)

We all loved the Cajun Shrimp Salad with wasabi dressing. Every element was harmonically aligned to please the palate.

Southern Specialty Cajun and Creole Dishes

♥ Shrimp Jambalaya (450 php)

The Shrimp Jambalaya made it irresistible for me to lessen my carb intake. Aside from delivering a really wholesome herbed and spiced flavor, it was topped with shrimps, mildly spiced sausage chunks and chopped green bell peppers. It is served with dinner bread.

Cajun Fried Chicken and Dirty Rice 2 pcs. (300 php)

The Cajun Fried Chicken was pretty good. It was more on the peppery side. But, I prefer the Zing Wings over this. I loved the Dirty Rice. I hope they offer that separately.

Blackened Cajun Dishes

Blackened Chicken (385 php)

The Blackened Chicken is a spice and herb crusted chicken breast fillet. As you can see it was succulent.

♥ Blackened Catfish (400 php)

Between the Blackened Catfish and the Blackened Chicken, I prefer the former.

CKC's House Special BBQ (All barbecue entries comes with coleslaw, baked beans, bread and choice of either: mashed potatoes, potato salad, fried, corn on a cob or steamed rice.)

♥ Original Baby Back Pork (575 php)

The Original Baby Back Pork is really good! It had a sweet and savory BBQ sauce and smokey lean, tender and meaty pork meat. This is a must try!

♥ Barbecue Beef Slab Full (800 php)

The Barbecue Beef is just a bigger and chunkier option. Basically, it has the same barbecue sauce.

Desserts

♥ Peach Cobbler (180 php)

The Peach Cobbler was finished in a flash! It is a pie filled with sweetened peach with hints of cinnamon.

♥ Apple Pie (180 php)

I liked the Apple Pie more than the Peach Cobbler. But, they are equally good. It's just a matter of preference.

Pecan Pie (180 php)

The Pecan Pie is very sweet with its rich and gooey consistency. It had a generous amount of pecan.

♥ Specialty Cake of the Week: Peach Cheesecake (180 php)

The Peach Cheesecake served chilled was so heavenly! This is my favorite among all the desserts we tried.

Drinks

Iced Tea

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cottage Kitchen Cafe delivers authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine like no other. In addition to its great dishes, the ambiance is superb and the staffs are nice. Bring some company as dishes are in sharing portions.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Cottage Kitchen Cafe Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Cottage Kitchen Cafe
Business Address	582 Don Juico Avenue Clarkview, Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	7am-12mn
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 893-2599
Other	Email: cottagekitchencafe@gmail.com Facebook Fan Page

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A few weeks ago, we were invited to try their new dishes at Wee Nam Kee. I missed Wee Nam Kee so I was so delighted to accept.

We just love the interiors and spaciousness of their Glorietta 2branch.

There are lots of hanging cage lanterns, ceramics and Asian fixtures.

Food

Appetizers

Crispy Mantou Bread with Condense Milk (78 php)

The Crispy Mantou Bread with Condense Milk is new atWee Nam Keebut it's my old favorite so I happily indulged in this simple snack.

Prawn Paste Chicken Wings (218 php)

I love the crispiness of the skin and juiciness of the meat of the Prawn Paste Chicken Wings. But, I could hardly taste the prawn paste.

Noodles in Soup

♥ Hainanese Chicken Curry Sharing (368 php)

The Hainanese Chicken Curry is a merger of my two favorites: Hainanese Chicken and Laksa Curry. As expected, I loved this!

♥ Hainanese Chicken Curry Sharing (368 php)

The noodles have absorbed the tasty broth. You can refill your broth anytime too.

Poultry

♥ Wok-Fried Chicken with Cashew and Sun-Dried Chili (270 php)

The Wok-Fried Chicken with Cashew and Sun-Dried Chili is actually the classic Chinese Kung Pao Chicken. This is so good!

♥ Salted Egg Chinese Style Fried Chicken (295 php)

The Salted Egg Chinese Style Fried Chicken has the right blend of rich salty and yolky flavor but not too overwhelming.

Pork

Stewed Pork Belly with Steamed Buns (350 php)

The Stewed Pork Belly with Steamed Buns is eaten by putting some stewed pork belly on the steamed buns and eat them like a sandwich. This is a guilty pleasure that I'd succumb into from time to time.

♥ Cashew Coffee Spareribs (298 php)

The Cashew Coffee Spareribs has a nice aromatic bitter-sweet coffee flavor that makes it quite addictive especially when paired with rice.

Seafood

Prawns with Lychee and Peaches (495 php/5 pcs.)

The Prawns with Lychee and Peaches is a brilliant fruity revamp from the usual sweet and sour dishes.

Butterflied Tilapia with "Singapore Chili Crab" Sauce (385 php)

My least favorite is the Butterflied Tilapia with "Singapore Chili Crab" Sauce. Even with the tasty Singapore Chili Crab Sauce, I can't get pass the murky taste of the tilapia.

Noodles

Spicy Sambal Rice Noodles (295 php)

The Spicy Sambal Rice Noodles is a tasty staple with a nice spicy kick.

Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice with Pork Floss (250 php)

The Pineapple Fried Rice with Pork Floss is another staple choice.

Desserts

♥ Three Flavor Chocolate Truffle Buchi (White, Dark and Milk Chocolate) (128 php)

We are very excited over the Three Flavor Chocolate Truffle Buchi.

♥ Three Flavor Chocolate Truffle Buchi (White, Dark and Milk Chocolate) (128 php)

Each on is filled with a different chocolate filling. There's white, dark and milk chocolate.

Beverages

♥ Mango Mint Smoothie (125 php)

The Mango Mint Smoothie is so refreshing and it's a great complement for any type of dish.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'm very happy with Wee Nam Kee's new additions. I'll definitely order the Hainanese Chicken Curry in every visit from now on.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Wee Nam Kee Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Appetizers \| Tofu \| Soups \| Noodles in Soup \| Poultry \| Beef \| Pork \| Seafood \| Seafood 2 \| Rice Toppings \| Vegetables \| Noodles \| Dessert \| Signature Dishes 1 \| Signature Dishes 2 \| Beverages \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Wee Nam Kee
Branches	Ayala Triangle Gardens 846-8924/ 0917-8285019 New Glorietta 2 478-8477/ 0917-8285016 Taguig: Serenra Piazza 822-7095 / 0917-8285025 Quezon City: Trinoma 576-6318/0917-8285017 San Juan City: Promenade 3 0917-7008765 Mandaluyong City: Shangri-la Plaza 0917-8285051 Muntinlupa City: Alabang Town Center 478-9103 / 09178157959 Cavite: The District Cavite (046) 543-0386 / 0917-8285011
Business Hours	10am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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One of the famous tourist stops for authentic kapampangan cuisine in Angeles City is Binulo Restaurant. It has been featured in several publications and TV shows. Binulo means "bamboo" so I was excited to try their bamboo-cooked dishes.

It had a simple interior with a traditional Filipino home vibe. It had wooden tables and chairs with scenic paintings on its walls.

Food

Appetizers

♥ Sisig (280 php)

The Sisig is a sizzlign round plateful of onions, pig cheeks, ear and liver. It was delicious!

Shrimp Okoy 4 pcs. (175 php)

The Shrimp Okoy was perfectly crunchy which you can tell by the golden brown color. The shrimp was tender within too.

Salads and Relishes

Paco Salad (175 php)

The Paco Salad has the pako fern, peanuts, shrimp and tomatoes. This is a very light, refreshing and healthy dish.

Kare-Kare (485 php)

The Kare-Kare was very tasty with peanut essence and it was even enhanced by the bagoong. This is so good that some of my companions even poured the sauce over their rice.

♥ Crispy Binagoongan (310 php)

The Crispy Binagoongan justly deserves a perfect score for its crunchiness. This dish was sensational!

Seafood

♥ Binukadkad na Hito (Butterflied Catfish) (295 php)

I've mentioned being a fan of catfish. This Binukadkad na Hito was finished by your trully. It was so good, I only left the head part. The buro was not as sour as others I've tried.

Binulo Specialties

♥ Pangat na Ulang (378 php)

The Pangat na Ulang was my favorite for the night. The natural sweet flavors of the ulang and the mildly sour broth blended well together.

Rice

♥ Binulong Nasi (150 php)

The Binulong Nasi had an interesting presentation as the rice was wrapped in leaves and served in a bamboo reed.

♥ Binulong Nasi (150 php)

The Binulong Nasi has a nice smokey and fragrant flavor.

Drinks

Fresh Fruit Shakes

♥ Buko Pandan Shake (85 php)

The Buko Pandan Shake is similar to the bottle buko milk shake with tiny buko bits. But, this had pandan essence to make it even better.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
When looking for authentic kapampangan cuisine, Binulo Restaurant is one of the top options. Although the dishes are a bit pricey, your money is well spent because of the fine ingredients and quality dishes they offer. Being a place frequently visited by tourists, I expected the staff to be more accommodating though.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Binulo Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Appetizer \| Salad \| Soup \| Specials \| Grill \| Seafood \| Specialty \| Rice \| Desserts \| Drinks \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Binulo Restaurant
Business Address	N6410 Bldg., Manuel A. Roxas Highway Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	11am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 499-2238
Other

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An out of town trip with friends is never complete with out a party. I really love our stay at Widus Hotel and Casino. The bed was so soft and cozy, the room service is top-notch, the breakfast buffet is one of the best I've had and there's Prism Lounge conveniently located by the hotel lobby.

After dinner, the gang decided to freshen up and meet at Prism Lounge for a couple of drinks.

Prism Lounge has a nice cozy and prestige vibe. It has a bar area, cozy booth area and lofts on the side. There are also gigs on some nights.

Food

Appetizers

♥ Calamari Fritti (300 php)

The Calamari Fritti is really good! With its superb crunchy batter and tender calamari, this was wiped out in a flash.

Nachos(600 php)

The Nachos is a humongous serving of multi-colored nachos with melted cheese, ground beef and beans. It comes with three dips: guacamole, salsa and cheese.

Pizza

♥ Pepperoni (300 php)

I was impressed with their thin crust pizza. I'm guessing it was brick-oven baked because the crispiness is perfect. I'm usually not content with a pizza variant with just one kind of topping but I really loved thePepperoni. The tomato sauce was so zesty and it had a generous amount of stretchy and flavorful mozzarella.

♥ Four Seasons (300 php)

You can try up to four flavors with the Four Seasons. But trust me, you can't go wrong with whatever choice you pick because the base sauce, cheese and dough already guarantees the excellent quality of their pizza.

Drinks

I'm a really good girl so I don't drink but I did go for the food. My friend had some cocktails and we were really entertained by their glowing attributes.

My friends had two rounds of these cocktails so I have to believe them when they say it's delicious.

Other Metro Angeles Food Tour (#MAFT2014) Posts
Abe's Farm
Angeles Fried Chicken
Binulo Restaurant
Cottage Kitchen Cafe
Historic Camalig Restaurant
La Rose Noire (factory visit)
Mother's Cake House
Sab Bistro
Salt Restaurant (Breakfast Buffet)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Check out Prism Lounge for their glowing drinks and great food at Widus Hotel and Casino. For their posh ambiance, the price is very reasonable.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Prism Lounge Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Appetizers \| Pizza \| Signature Drinks \| Vodka \| Gin \| Rum \| Whiskey \| Cocktail Drinks \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Prism Lounge
Business Address	Widus Hotel and Casino 5400 Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone Pampanga, Philippines
Business Hours	11:30am-2am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-1,500
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 499-1000
Other	Website

Disclosure: This review is part of theMetro Angeles Food Tour (#MAFT2014)organized by pinasmuna.com that aims to promote the local partner establishments in Angeles City Pampanga by sharing our objective review. Everything we tried was provided for that purpose.

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It's been almost three years since I last visitedGinzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant so I'm wanted to refresh my memory during this revisit.

It has the same familiar ambiance that I remembered.

On a weekday night, it was packed with a mix match of diners. They were business executives, tourists and families.

There is the sushi bar and teppanyaki bar. The former seemed to be unoccupied.

Food
Their menu has two sections: Japanese and Korean so its quite clear that they offer authentic cuisine and not fusion.

Okazu (Japanese Side Dishes) and Ban Chan (Korean Side Dishes)

I like their idea of having both Okazu (Japanese Side Dishes)andBan Chan (Korean Side Dishes)served .

Japanese Menu: Sashimi

Sashimi Moriawase Matsu (1,870 php)

The Sashimi Moriawase Matsu or special assorted sashimi depends on availability. As you can see everything is so fresh! It had Hokkigai (surf clam), Ebi (shrimps), Ikura (roe), Sake (salmon), Maguro (tuna), Saba (mackarel), Hamachi (yellow tail) and Tako (squid). It was actually my first time to try the Hokkigai and it certainly won't be the last because I loved it!

Japanese Menu: Uramaki

Tempura Ura Maki (770 php)

The Tempura Ura Maki is a platter of huge caifornia roll with prawn tempura. The rolls are so big I can't fit them on my mouth! Each roll has nori bits on top roe on the side, quality sticky rice, crunchy nori, prawn tempura, cucumber, ripe mango and crab stick.

Dragon Roll Maki (950 php)

The Dragon Roll Maki is the king of all maki!

Dragon Roll Maki (950 php)

It's a big roll with prawn tempura, crab meat, cucumber, ripe mango wrapped with sticky rice, crunchy nori and grilled salmon skin glazed with unagi sauce and sprinkled with sesame. It is similar to the Tempura Ura Maki so you can skip that and order this instead.

Korean Menu: Classics

Kim Chi Jji Gae (400 php)

Being a spicy food lover, I often order the kimchi stew whenever offered so I've tried many renditions. This Kim Chi Jji Gae is the best one I've tried yet! The spiciness is exciting but not overwhelming. Aside from kimchi, it also has 3 slices of soft silky tofu, green onions and sliced beef.

Japanese Menu: Tempura

Ebi Tempura (720 php)

You can judge by the appearance that this is high quality Ebi Tempura.

Galbi Bi Jim (1,440 php)

The Galbi Bi Jim first struck me as expensive. But when it was served, I realized that it was a hefty serving. It has several huge chunks of braised prime rib short ribs, big cuts of carrots, onions, bell peppers and potato. This braised rib stew is actually a favorite dish of the family so I've tried quite a handful. I have to admit, this version is way more superior than the others I've tried.

Desserts

Nuk Cha (110 php)

Since I loved the Shiratama Zenzai with green tea ice cream from my first visit, I opted to order the Nuk Cha or green tea ice cream. It was as delicious as I recalled it to be!

Black Sesame Ice Cream (125 php)

The Black Sesame Ice Cream is just as good!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant offers authentic and quality Japanese and Korean dishes that doesn't scrimp on the serving size and quality of both local and imported ingredients. The price is expensive but justifiable because it's situated in a hotel, it offers a great ambiance and service and the dishes are really top-notch.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ginzadon Japanese and Korean Restaurant
Business Address	2nd Flr., Maxims Tower, Resorts World Manila Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Cybertourism Zone Pasay, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 5pm-12am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	400-1,000
Contact	(02) 908-8887
Other

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My first acquaintance with the Raintree Restaurant Group was when we dined at MoMo! Cafe. After that pleasurable dining experience, I was epicurious to try more of their other concepts starting with Kabila Filipino Bistro.

It's named Kabila because it's right next door to Museum Cafe (I want to try that sometime too!).

The high ceiling design gives the place a nice, clean, refreshing and spacious appeal.

The first thing you'll notice upon walking in is the cake display. Yes! I was successfully tempted.

I'm not really sure what this station is for but it showcases their famous Shrimp Okoy and Bagnet.

There are bottled of fermented vegetables. I'm told it is only for display purposes.

Food

Complimentary Appetizers: Tamarind Peanuts, Kropek and Shing-a-Ling

First

Shrimp Okoy (195 php)

I suggest that you have the Shrimp Okoy as a finger snack to share with a group. It's as big as their big round platter. It's different from other ones I've tried because it was very crispy and golden brown and made use of tiny baby shrimps and leeks. It is served with sukang ilocos, chili and rock salt.

Salad & Vegetables

Ensaladang Kabila (225 php)

TheEnsaladang Kabila is a foodgasmic orchestra of flavors. It has salted eggs, ripe and green mangoes, guava, turnips, pomelo, pili nuts and diced tomatoes and onions. It is served with bagoong alamang.

Fresh Lumpia sa Kabila (295 php)

The best dish I've tried is the Fresh Lumpia sa Kabila. It's my first time to encounter a fresh lumpia ubod that is wrapped in an egg net (similat to the ones used for pad thai). It has shrimp, minced pork, sweet garlic sauce, fresh garlic and sugar mixed ground peanuts.

Second

Seafood Kare-Kare (550 php)

This is the most flavorfulSeafood Kare-Kare I've ever tried. You can njoy this without the two types of bagoong served with it because of its rich peanut-y sauce. As you can see, they don't scrimp on the ingredients too.

Pancit

Kabila (350 php)

The Kabila pancit is topped with carrots, green onions, beans and their famous Bagnet. It is best eaten with the suka similar to the Pancit Habhab.

Rice

Alamang (195 php)

Plated Desserts

Leche Flan Turon + Chocnut Sauce (195 php)

Who doesn't love chocnut? I love the creativity they put in the Leche Flan Turon + Chocnut Sauce. I can't stop dipping onto the sauce!

Chocolate Filled Buchi Balls (195 php)

The Chocolate Filled Buchi Balls are deep-fried buchi served on top of a shot glass with vanilla ice cream so it's enjoyed ala mode style but in a fun dunk-and-eat way.

Chocolate Filled Buchi Balls (195 php)

I'm quite pleased with its dark and creamy chocolate filling.

Specialty Cakes

Impossible Cake (275 php)

They probably called this the Impossible Cake because it's impossible to resist! It has a leche flan top and moist dark chocolate cake on the bottom.

Pineapple + Ripe Mango (175 php) and Ginumis (165 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Experience a fun-filled Filipino dining at Kabila Filipino Bistro. The food has a nice innovative flair without losing the essence of its native Filipino roots. It's dishes are also bolstered by rich quality ingredients. The awesome interiors is also a plus.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Kabila Filipino Bistro Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \|Desserts \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Kabila Filipino Bistro
Business Address	G/F Greenbelt 4, Makati Ave cor Dela Rosa St Ayala Center, Makati, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	350-800
Free WiFi	Yes (Ayala Mall Free WiFi)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 757-6000
Other	Website

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22 Prime is well-known for its steaks. But, that's not all they offer. Under the wing of Executive Chef Gerwin Bailon, they now offer affodable lunch special that vary on a monthly basis.

Food
From September 1 to 30, 2014, you can try these five new lunch specials.

♥Seared Ahi Tuna (325 php)

The Seared Ahi Tuna is cooked with precision. As you can see, each equally thick tuna piece is seared perfectly. Each bite brings out the natural flavor of the tuna. It is served with an arugula salad with balsamic and pesto dressing.

Veal Schnitzel with Marble Potatoes and Wilted Spinach (1,200 php)

The Veal Schnitzel with Marble Potatoes and Wilted Spinach is a hefty serving so I suggest this for sharing. A bite through its golden brown crispy coating is followed by its thinly slicedsucculent and tender pork meat.

Herbs Crusted Fish with Crushed Potato and Beans with a Spicy Tomato Sauce (680 php)

The Herbs Crusted Fish with Crushed Potato and Beans with a Spicy Tomato Sauce makes use of a fish that's feshly available for the day. I love how its so rich in flavor but gentle enough to keep you wanting for more. It is served with french beans, oh-so-yummy crushed potato and spicy tomato sauce. The spicy tomato sauce is really fiery so applying a few drop will suffice.

♥ Chicken Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan Crisp (720 php)

The Chicken Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan Crisp is my favorite! The chickenn was moist. The mushroom risotto had a rich truffle taste. The parmesan crisp is divine!

♥ USDA Angus Prime Center Cut Sirloin (P2,200/400 grams)

The cut for the month of September is the USDA Angus Prime Center Cut Sirloin served with Bearnaise sauces served with twice baked potato, arugula and sauteed vegetables.

♥ Coffee Tiramisu (250 php)

Last but definitely not the least is the Coffee Tiramisu that completely won my heart and taste buds. Coffee lovers like me couldn't help but sing praise over its rich and aromatic coffee soeaked sponges coupled with cream. This is the best tiramisu I've tried yet!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
A visit to22 Prime is not just for steaks but also for their cozy ambiance, excellent service and affordable lunch specials that will keep you epicurious each month.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		22 Prime Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Menu \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

22 Prime Restaurant
Business Address	22/f Discovery Suites 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center Pasig City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	12pm-12am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	500-2,500
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 719-6821 / 719-8888
Other	Facebook Fan Page

Disclosure: I was invited to feature all the dishes on my terms that my objectivity cannot be impaired.

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You know my best buds would often make a certain "hirit" that I'm a Tsinoy because I always emphasize on being thifty. I'd just laugh it off cause it's true. Whenever I'm on a budget or dining alone, I'd always go for the mall's food court. It allows you to order from one establishment to another. It's also advisable for groups who prefer difference cuisines.

One of my favorite mall food court is the Robinsons Magnolia Food Court found on its lower ground level because it's very clean, spacious and extensive. In fact, this area is often packed throughout mall hours unlike the restaurants on the other levels.

So after several dining experience in the Robinsons Magnolia Food Court, I present to you my top picks for budget friendly meals in no particular order. I just categorized them per cuisine.

Vegetarian

C' Verde by Big Chill

Menu

Appetizers | Hot Meals | Sandwiches | Value Meals |

Gourmet Burgers | Value Meals

Caramelized Onions and Mushroom Burger (169 php)

The Caramelized Onions and Mushroom Burger is delicious yet healthy! The caramelized onions, slow roasted shitake mushrooms and oozing cheese makes this simply irresistible.

Thai

Pad Thai and More!

Menu

Menu 1 | Menu 2 | Menu 3 |

Green Chicken Curry (155 php)

The Green Chicken Curry with mild curry in coconut milk and tender chicken chunks with eggplant and green bell pepper is a sensational Thai meal.

Australian Pies

Grandma's Recipes

Menu

Menu 1 | Menu 2

Chicken Pie (85 php)

The Chicken Pie is wonderfully prepared. I loved the savory chicken meat with potatoes and peas.

Apple Pie (85 php)

I enjoyed the Apple Pie with cinnamon more. =) I just wished it had more fillings.

Mediterranean

Salt & Pepper

Menu

Menu 1 | Menu 2

This is what I chose from

Ground Beef Kebab, Grilled Bell Pepper, Eggplant and Zucchini and Pesto Pasta (149 php)

Salt & Pepper offers a step by step customizable menu. The Ground Beef Kebab was not bad. I didn't use the super diluted yogurt dip it was served with. But, it was tasty, tender and juicy on its own. TheGrilled Bell Pepper, Eggplant and Zucchini made eating vegetables a pleasure. The Pesto Pasta was pretty good too.

Turkish

Jacob's Shawarma

Check out our more intensive review of Jacob's Shawarma at their pioneer branch in Ortigas Center here.

Menu

12-Inch Beef and Lamb (200 php)

Baklava (50 php)

Finally got to try their Baklava, it was really good. It's a phylo pastry with honey and pistachio bits. It was a bit pricey for a small bite-size though.

Italian

Sbarro Fresh Italian Cooking

Just want to note that contrary to the tag line, their food like most of the food court establishments are pre-heated. But, I still love Sbarro! It's one of my favorite fast food. =)

It's pay as you order. Tell them your order so they'll pre-heat it in the oven. By default the sauce given to you will be red so indicate if you want white sauce.

Baked Zitti with Pinwheel Pizza (129 pp)

This is a bang for the buck combo if you want pasta and pizza.

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Red (179 php)

Chicago Deep Dish Pizza White (179 php)

My classic favorites are the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza Red and White.

Sausage & Pepperoni (155 php)

Supreme Stuffed (155 php)

I loved the Supreme Stuffed because of the sesame seeds. Another recommendable for carnivores is the Angus Beef Stuffed.

Drinks

Kumquat Green Tea (70 php) and Cha Time Roasted Milk Tea R (75 php)

Matcha Tea Latte R (90 php) and TieGuanyin Tea Latte R (90 php)

TieGuanyin Tea Latte

My favorite at Cha Time is the TieGuanyin Tea Latte because it has a bold fragrant flavor. Next to that is the Cha Time Roasted Milk Tea andMatcha Tea Latte.

Winter Melon Alisan Tea Medium (70 php)

My favorite at Gong Cha is the Winter Melon Alisan Tea. I don't order Wintermelon variants anywhere else but Gong Cha. I only like this one too.

Gong Cha Milk Earl Grey Tea Medium (80 php)

Gong Cha Milk Green Tea Medium (80 php)

Cold Desserts

Dairy Queen

My current favorite is the Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich (49 php) because they now use real oreo cookies unlike before. I also love the Oreo Blizzard (49 php/6 oz)and Regular Cone (39 php/5 oz).

Masatami Shave Ice

Check our previous review of Masatami Shave Icehere.

How about you? What are your Robinsons Magnolia Food Court favorites?

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Last month, I was invited to be one of the first to try Teddy's Bigger Burgers.

I was quite eager to try it out because I had no idea how Hawaiians enjoy their burger. And, I'm also wondering how much bigger their burgers actually are.

It has a limited space with just a few dining and bar tables. They adopt a pay-as-you order system. They have the Teddy's Original Burgers which are simple burgers which are basic. You can choose from Solo or Combo (with fries and drinks). They also offer their burgers in three sizes: Big (5 oz.), Bigger (7 oz.) and Biggest (9 oz.). From the Teddy's Original Burgers, you can upgrade it with the Teddy's Special Toppings(a wholesome combination of toppings and sauces) or individual toppings and sauces.

When you order your burgers, you can choose how it is cooked. I'm told their default is the "Medium Well". You can also choose the buns: Potato, Wheat or Lettuce Wrap. The default is the Potato buns.

They make use of 100% US Ground Chuck Beef which is grilled to perfection letting the oil and fats drip down for less guilt.

Aside from burgers, they also have Specials which are designed only for the Filipino market.

Food

Teddy's Special Toppings

Teddy's Original Burgers Combo Big + Hawaiin Style (365 php +70 php)

The Teddy's Original Burgers Combo Big + Hawaiin Style is a Teddy's Original Burgerswith Teri Sauce and Grilled Pineapple Paradise. By going combo, you get some fries and drink. The fries sliced thick and big.

Teddy's Original Burgers Solo Big + Bacado Burger (265 php +125 php)

Teddy's Original Burgers Solo Big + Kailua Burger with Onion Rings Small (265 php +150 php + 149 php)

While my friend ordered the prior two, I opted for the Teddy's Original Burgers Solo Big + Kailua Burger with Onion Rings. I choose the lettuce wrap out of curiosity and for health benefits as well. They basically wrapped my burger, sauces and toppings with lettuce leaves and paper. I'm glad I chose the lettuc wraps as the burgers are really big even at 5 oz! It was so heavy as their burger patties are thick, lean, meaty and juicy. Not to mention that the onion rings are also big in size and served in generous portions.

Kailua Burger

I highly recommend the Kailua Burger! It's got Teri sauce, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions and swiss cheese for a very sauces and flavorful experience. I had my burger cooked Mediumso as you can see it's very juicy and a bit pinkish.
Drinks

Shakes

Peanut Butter 12 oz. (120 php)

Their Shakes are very thick with 90% ice cream and 10% milk. They recommended the Peanut Butter and Coffee as their best-sellers. The Peanut Butter is something new so I chose that. It was so good that I finished the whole cup in a jiffy. They also accomodate mixing flavor requests.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Well, aloha Teddy's Bigger Burgers! I hope you'll stay and expand more branches in the Philippines because I really enjoyed your burgers. The price is a big hefty but so is their serving size so I feel it's justified. I'll surely be back with the family after the lines will lessen a bit.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Teddy's Bigger Burgers Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Teddy's Bigger Burgers
Business Address	2/f Greenbelt 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-10pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	300-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Facebook Fan Page

Disclosure: I was invited to a private tasting event which I agreed to review on my terms of objectivity.

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One of the benefits of having a big close-knit family means having lot and lots of celebratory meals together. This time, my dear aunt's birthday party invitation has brought me to discover Greeka Kouzina in SM Aura.

The place looks popular since it's a weekday night and they had a lot long wait list. Some potential customers even gave up waiting.

Looking thorugh the glass outside,it appeared to be spacious. But upon stepping in, I realized that our group was able to occupy the entire middle section.

P.S. Before we go on with the food, I'd just want to share that my aunt's shop Ingarden Philippines. It isthe Asian distribution branch for the leading décor enterprise in Europe. It's décor can now be seen in leading malls, hotels and condos. Check it out! =)

Food

Meze (Appetizer)

Melitzanosalata (130 php)

The Melitzanosalata is eggplant grilled over charcoalwith tomatoes, feta cheese, lime and olive oil. I liked the dip but didn't like their flat bread.

Hummus (130 php)

The Hummus is their version of the classic greek chickpea dip flavored with roasted garlic and tahini. It's okay but definitely not among the top hummus I've tried.

Salata (Salads) (Good for 2-3 persons)

Fig Arugula Salad (420 php)

The Fig Arugula Salad is a delicious salad with sweet figs, walnuts and sundried tomatoes and arugula mixed greens.

Mains (Served with Roasted Potatoes and a Choice of Siding; Good for 1-2 Persons)

Meats

Lamb Shoulder (500 php)

The Lamb Shoulder is one of their best sellers. It is a serving of two pieces of lamb shoulder seasoned in spices and served with potatoes and dips. It was tender and savory. We loved it!

Greeka Baby Back Ribs (550 php)

I don't know how the Greeka Baby Back Ribs belongeed to Greek cuisine but this 3/4 slab barbecue is so good that no one cares if it's totally not out of place.

Sidings (free from our mains)

Moussaka (180 php)

The Moussaka is their version of the classic grilled eggplant and ground beef with tomato sauce and cheesy bechamel dish. I was not impressed. I've tried better moussaka before.

Watercress Pasta (180 php)

The Watercress Pasta is a creamy pasta topped with watercrest, tomatoes and parmesan cheese. This is a light tasting pasta which complements the other dishes well.

Desserts

Greeka Yogurt (170 php)

Greek Yogurt and pistachios are my two favorites so I enjoyed this! The honey is just a little to much.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Greeka Kouzina has gained a lot of loyal customers and has expanded to three branches. My dining experience was just okay. I don't get the long lines and the raves I heard for it. Am I missing something? What should I have ordered?

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Greeka Kouzina Menu
Ambiance	★★★	N/A
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Greeka Kouzina
Branches	San Juan 285 P. Guevarra St. San Juan, Metro Manila (0917) 629-2818 SM Aura 2/F SM Aura Premier, McKinley Parkway, McKinley Hill, Taguig City, Metro Manila (0917)-5140157 D. Tuazon 190 D. Tuazon St. TCC Bldg Quezon City, Metro Manila (0917) 832-1262
Business Hours	Lunch: 11:30 am-3:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm-10:00pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Being Tsinoy, one of our most awaited event is the Mooncake Festival. Aside from the dice game tradition, it's the time of the year where we get to eat the mooncakes we buy mooncakes locally (from shops and specially ordered from Chinese homemakers) and imported from Hongkong, Taiwan and Singaporefor a whole month. So when Vikings Luxury Buffet invited me over to try their specially hand-crafted mooncakes, I just couldn't resist.

Hot Mooncakes
I've tried a lot of mooncakes but have never eaten them hot. So these selections got me really excited knowing that I can't avail them anywhere else.

Beef Bourguignon Mooncake with Choron Sauce and Minced Goat Cheese Mooncake with Mango Coulis

The Minced Goat Cheese Mooncake with Mango Coulisreceived a lot of praise among my companions. I was impressed with the idea of mincing the goat cheese giving it a nice grinded texture that's fun to chew. The mild cheese flavor wonderfully complemented by the sweet mango coulis too. The crust was thick and crumby similar to a hot empanada.

Beef Bourguignon Mooncake with Choron Sauce

The Beef Bourguignon Mooncake with Choron Sauce is a French-Chinese fused innovation. I was impressed with this. The beefbourguignon is savory and tender. It was great on its own but its even better with the rich zesty choron sauce.

Crusty Shrimp Cheese MooncakeandAsado Mooncake

Crusty Shrimp Cheese Mooncake

The Crusty Shrimp Cheese Mooncake is a puff pastry filled with shrimp and cream cheese. I loved this! All other hot mooncakes had the same texture but this one was a puff pastry which was soft, chewy and light.

Asado Mooncake

The Asado Mooncake surprised me because it was filled by monggo paste with a hint of asado flavor. I was expecting asado fillings like that of a siopao.

Cold Mooncakes

Salted Lotus Mooncake

The Salted Lotus Mooncake is similar to the traditional lotus cream mooncake but this was not purely lotus cream. As you can see, it had a sweet monggo filling first in darker colorbefore the lotus cream in lighter brown and salted egg in the center.

Dessert Mooncakes

Choco Trifle Mooncakeand Wild Berry Cheese Mooncake

Wild Berry Cheese Mooncake andChoco Trifle Mooncake

Yes! Vikings also offers dessert mooncakes. It's also a first time I've encountered something like this. The Wild Berry Cheese Mooncake has a very sweet sugary artifically berry flavored coating filled with a delicious cream cheese-cake-like filling. On the other hand, the Choco Trifle Mooncake has the same kind of coating but with a rich, sweet and minty chocolate filling.

Vikings SM Megamall
Business Address	4/F, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Julio Vargas cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	800-1,200
Free WiFi	Yes (SM free WiFi)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 656-3888, 656-4888, 656-5888
Other	Facebook Fan Page \| Website

Disclosure: Everything I tried was provided for this feature.

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Bistro Remedios or formerly known as Ang Bistro Sa Remedios has been an iconic restaurant in Malate for 3 decades.

I've always been a fan of the LJC group for their consistently delicious Filipino offerings.

The place offers the same homey vibe with minor retouches throughout the years.

Food
As it's celebrates its 30th year, it gives diners the chance to try its new dishes. But, it's really difficult to pass out on its classic Kapampangan accented dishes so I'll start with them.

Maliit na Plato (Appetizers and Pica-Pica)

Sinuteng Baby Squid (199 php)

I've tried the Sinuteng Baby Squid at Abe before and still have the sentiments for it.

Duon Po Sa Aming Nayon (Well Loved Capampangan Specialties for the Adventurous Gourmet)

Sisig Pampabata (195 php)

The Sisig Pampabata is a classic Filipino pulutan dish with minced pork head meat, chicken liver, garlic and chili.

♥ Crispy-Spiced Kamaru (225 php)

For those up for a more exotic dish, the Crispy-Spiced Kamaru is an excellent choice. I've actually tried kamaruasAdobong Camaru by Ikabud in Pampanga before and didn't like it. I guess that was too native for me as it was larger in size and had its head and legs intact. I'm glad that Bistro Remedios has a staff who is specializes in cleaning these so I couldn't stop digging spoonfuls of this dish and enjoying its crunchiness and clean flavor.

Ensalada at Atsara (Country Salads and Relishes)

Pako at Itlog Maalat (145 php)

The Pako at Itlog Maalat is the same as the Paco Fern and Tomato Salad I loved atAbe. I volunteered to finish this off. =)

Lutong may Sabaw (Dishes with Soup)

♥ Sinigang na Bangus (395 php)

I've first tried the Sinigang na Bangus at Fely J's a long time ago and I can still recall how much I loved it. Finally, I got to refresh my memory as I devoured over this bowlful of sinigang in fish and guava broth with kangkong and boneless Bangus to the very last drop. An order is good for sharing for 2-3 persons.

Tampok na Lutuin ng Remedios (Why our guests return again and again)

♥ Crispy Tadyang "D Original" (495 php)

The Crispy Tadyang "D Original"is their special marinated deep-fried crispy beef ribs that will leave you crackling for more.

♥ Kalderetang Kambing (450 php)

The Kalderetang Kambing is a Filipino-style tomato-based stew with carrots and bellpeppers. The goat meat is so tender and clean tasting that each chunk of it is a pleasure to eat.

Lutong Gulay (Vegetables Dishes)

♥ Gule Magalang (255 php)

It's my first time to try the Gule Magalang. It's a campampangan dish with squash and squash flowers and bits of broiled catfish. It's unique flavor yet light on the belly effect made me finish this with ease.

New Dishes

Frog Legs

For those who are wary of trying frog dishes, this version of Frog Legs will make it an easy and enjoyable start for you. I bet even kids will have fun munching on these.

Piniñahang Baboy (320 php)

The Piniñahang Baboy is a coconut milk based stew with green onions, pork, carrots, green and red bell peppers, potatoes and pineapple.

♥ Adobong Hito (420 php)

The Adobong Hito may just be the best catfish dish I have ever tried! It has huge chunks of catfish swimming in coconut cream with adobo seasoning.

♥ Sinugba Platter (585 php)

The Sinugba Platter has prawns, pork belly and chicken (my favorite) grilled Cebuano style and served with atchara and vinegar.

Lechon Kawali sa Gata (350 php)

The Lechon Kawali sa Gata is the classic Filpino favorite lechon kawali made heathier in rich coconut cream sauce.

Panghimagas (Dessert)

Maja Blanca Remedios (105 php)

The Maja Blanca Remedios is a cool and sweet coconut milk pudding with coconut shreds, rice crispies and corn kernels.

Turon (120 php)

Their Turon may seem ordinary but dip it into their jaggery or thick sugar sauce and it magically transforms into a blissful sensation.

Fresh Fruit Platter (175 php)

♥ Chocnut Cheesecake

A bite of the Chocnut Cheesecake will send you to the heavens with its rich chocnut goodness and melts-in-your-mouth creaminess.

♥ Pandan Cake

The Pandan Cake has an enchanting pandan essence that perfectly complements its light icing and chiffon base. A few seconds was how long it took before the family finished it.

Green Mango Shake

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Whether their classic or new dishes, Bistro Remedios has certainly lived up to its 30 year prestigous foundation.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Bistro Remedios Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3 \| Menu 4 \| Menu 5 \| Menu 6 \| New
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Bistro Remedios
Business Address	1911 M. Adriatico Street Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila
Business Hours	Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 6pm-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	350-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 523-9153
Other	Website\|Facebook Fan Page

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