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Being back in SM Aura on my own, I went to my favorite solo food spot - the food court. I haven't been back to Food on the Four since the mall newly opened, it's as grand as I remembered to be but with more options. Adding to the already great options is Triple O's by White Spot.

Triple O's by White Spot is Canada's most popular burger chain.

Upon glancing on the menu, I wished I was with some company because I wanted to try so much of their products.

I finally settled by ordering their best-selling items as suggested. Upon ordering, I was given their buzzer.

Food

Monty Mushroom Combo Upgrade with Onion Rings (390 php + 100 php)

So here's what I got... One full meal all just for me which is a bit pricey at 600 php.

Monty Mushroom

The Monty Mushroom is one of their best-sellers. It has 100% fresh Canadian beef quarter pound patty, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled mushrooms, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and signature Triple O sauce. This burger was heavier than it looks because the patty is very lean. I really liked that it was juicy and flavorful without the guilt.

Fries & Sides

Onion Rings with Triple O Fry Drip and additionalChiptotle Fry Dip (30 php)

Instead of Fries, I decided to pay a hefty additional price for Onion Rings. As a default, it comes with a Triple O Fry Drip, but because I like something more spicy, I ordered an extra Chiptotle Fry Dip. The Onion Rings were large in size. In fact, I found it difficult to finish because I was so stuffed from myMonty Mushroom.

Milkshakes & Sundaes

Strawberry Small (150 php)

I recalled that my brother, who is not fond of milk shakes (or sweets in general), have specifically mentioned that Triple O'sStrawberry milkshake is really good so having high respect for my brother's judgment, I ordered one. I liked it. It wasn't too thick or diluted. The strawberry blend is pleasant to the taste buds.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I can understand why Triple O's by White Spot took Canada by the storm. I definitely want to go back and try more of their offerings especially the burgers. But, I do hope they make their Onion Rings a bit reasonably priced.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Triple O's by White Spot Menu
Ambiance	★★★	N/A
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Triple O's by White Spot
Branches	SM Aura Premier 4/F McKinley Parkway, McKinley Hill, Taguig City, Metro Manila SM Megamall 2/F, SM Megamall Atrium EDSA corner Julia Vargas Ave. Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I've tried so many eat you can or buffet places (47 at present according to my label count =p). And, I can't stop being enticed to try more of the new concepts really. I've heard so many raves about La Fiesta which claims to be the largest Filipino buffet. I finally tried it during my uncle's Birthday Lunch Celebration one Sunday.

It looks very luxurious with elegant interiors and lighting. It is very spacious too. It even has a stage area at the center (not visible for all diners though) where band play native Filipino songsor birthday songs.

Food

Salad Station

You can make your own or chose from ther prepared salads.

Japanese Station

Sashimi, Nigiri Sushi, Maki, Green Salad Seaweeds and♥ Ebi Tempura

I was expecting La Fiesta to be purely Filipino but I'm sure everybody is happy that they have a Japanese Station too as I noticed that the Sashimi and Ebi Tempura are quickly emptied. I'm impressed that they have a lot in variety too. For the Sashimi,selections includes Tako Sashimi, Kani Sashimi, Tamago, Salmon Sashimi and Tuna Sashimi. While the Maki selection includes Futo Maki, Roasted Salmon Maki, California Maki, Red Ham Maki, Kani Delight Maki, Tempura Maki,Tokyo Sunrise Maki, Tuna Maki and Tamago Maki. For Nigiri Sushi, they have Tamago Sushi, Kani Sushi, Salmon Sushi, Takuan Sushi(pickled raddish), Ika Sushi and Tuna Sushi.

Chinese Dimsum Station

Siomai, Siopao and Chicken Feet

I passed on this to try more Filipino options but according to my relatives, the quality is okay and I trust their judgment. There's also my favoritemantao or Chinese fried buns by the American Station.

American Station

Chicken Nuggets and Fish and Chips (Mantou on the right)

They also have Chicken Nuggets and Fish and Chips which is American.

Filipino Main Dishes

The bulk of the buffet is of course, the Filipino Main Dishes which really overwhelmed me. There were so many to choose from. Among the available ones during my visit were Lechon Paksiw, ♥Bicol Express, Chicken Curry, Tahong, ♥ Pangat sa Gata na Tilapia, Grilled Liempo, Chopsuey, Adobo, Lechon Kawali,Pangga, Crispy Shrimp, Spare Ribs, Menudo, Pork Chop, Chicken Steak, Pork Loin, Crispy Tilapia,♥ Bopis, Togue with Tofu, Pinakbet, Kangkong with Bagoong, ♥ Kalderetang Kambing, ♥ Sotanghon with Patola,♥ Papaitan, Lon Hun Chay, Buttered Vegetables, Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet.

♥ Tuna Belly

♥ Angus Beef Belly

♥ Baby Back Ribs

♥ Boneless Lechon

♥ Liempo

♥ Conchillo

Some of What I Tried

Soups

♥ Beef Bulalo and ♥ Sinigang na Hipon

Both the Beef Bulalo and Sinigang na Hipon were delicious! I like that they didn't scrimp on the bone marrow (it has the fatty ligaments I like) for the Beef Bulalo and they used big prawns for the Sinigang na Hipon.

Grilled Seafood

That on the lower left is our ♥ Grilled Salmon Head ordered to be grilled and delivered to our table.

Goto, La Paz Batchoy and Mami Station

Pizza Station

Longa Mushroom Pizza and Garden Pizza

Sisig Station

They have sisig varieties of Bangus Sisig, Tokwa Sisig, Chicken Sisig and Pork Sisig. I was able to try all of them. Unfortunately, I found them all tad too salty. The reason why we ordered so much of this is because we found the small sizzling plate and the sisig being served with quail egg (instead of large chicken egg) to be so cute. LOL =p

Pinoy Street Food

Our favorite part of the buffet is the Pinoy Street Food. I feel my cholesterol rose up with all the ♥ Balot I ate! They also had Squid Balls, Chicken Balls, Fish Balls, Kikiam, Hot Dog, Grilled Large Intestine, Balun Balunan, Fiesta BBQ Chicken Wings, Tenga ng Baboy, ♥ 1-Day Old Chicken, Salted Peanuts, ♥ Kwek Kwek, Quail Egg, Pork BBQ, Tokwa and ♥ Isaw.

♥ Shawarma

They also have a really good Shawarma. Good thing the serving is smaller than the conventional so you can spare some tummy space for it.

Desserts

The dessert is also another extensive station. They have two kinds of ice cream. I tried both. TheMagnolia Sorbetes (with optional toppings of mini mallows, Nips, chocolate sprinkles, sour apple o's and more - same as in Yakimix)is better than the Sorbeteroin Cone from the Sorbetero cart although the latter gives a pinoy street ice cream nostalgia. They have all sorts of pastillas: Ube Pastillas, Keso Pastillas and Pandan Pastillas. They also have Yema. There were also sugar-coated dried fruits like Dried Pineapple, Dried Guyabano and Dried Mangoes. There were so many delicious and tasty kakanin too like Bibingka, ♥ Puto Bumbong, Pichi-Pichi, ♥Sapin-Sapin, Biko, Pandan Biko, Ube Halaya, Maruya and ♥ Palitaw. The ♥Ginataan is also hearty! There is also a Make-Your-Own Halo Halo Station and a Candy Station with mini mallows, Nips, chocolate shrinkles, sour apple o's and more. If that's not enough, they also have a Crepe Station. And, a chiller filled with cakes and jello (i.e. Blue Lemonade Jelly, Coffee Jelly and Blueberry Cheesecake)similar to the ones offered at Yakimix. For health-concious, there's Fresh Fruits: banana, grapefruit, watermelon, papaya, melon and more.

Drinks

Skip the concentrated-basedTamarind Juice, Dalandan Juice, Mango Juice and Iced Tea and go for the Fresh Fruit Shakes: ♥ Kamias Shake, Banana Shake and Watermelon Shake. Then, have an after-meal Coffee or Tea.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
True to their claim, La Fiesta is certainly the largest Filipino buffet. I'm very impressed with the variety and quality. Service needs improvement but I understand the place is packed. And, I also liked their birthday gimik with the Instagram frame. =) This is highly recommended for those who want to explore Filipino cuisine for the first time and even those for the nth time.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		La Fiesta Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Mon-Fri Lunch: 599 php Mon-Thurs Dinner: 799 php Saturday Lunch: 699 php Fri-Sat Dinner,Sun & Holidays Lunch/Dinner: 839 php Children Below 3.5 ft: FREE Children Above 3.5 ft: 380 Left Over Price: 950 php
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

La Fiesta
Business Address	One Esplanade, Jose Diokno Boulevard, San Miguel By the Bay, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Lunch: 11am-3pm Dinner: 5:30pm-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	600-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 556-1111 \| (02) 556-1222
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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The family loves Tokyo Tonteki. But, such love cannot overcome the distance from our home to UP Town Center so we're very glad they opened their second branch in Greenbelt 5.

I actually find it a bit odd that they had a narrow entrance.

And, along that narrow entrance is a display of their dishes.

The design is less elegant than their UP Town Center pioneer branch but it's still bright and clean looking.

Food

Starters

Spring Roll of Prosciutto, Avocado and Onsen Egg (190 php)

I've shared and raved about the Spring Roll of Prosciutto, Avocado and Onsen Egg on my first review. Of course, I have to have more of it!

Set Meals (Unlimited Pork Miso Soup, Japanese Rice and Cabbage)

Tonteki Sets (Premium Pork Loin Sets)

Regular Tonteki Set (375 php)

Starting with their classic item: Regular Tonteki Set served with unlimited pork miso soup, Japanese rice and cabbage.

Japanese Cucumber Pickles

It also comes with a serving of Japanese Cucumber Pickles.

Regular Tonteki Set (375 php)

The Regular Tonteki is glazed with the tonteki sauce. It's a really flavorful blend that's quite captivating. But, I still like the Ginger Flavored Pork Steak Set more.

Tonburg Sets (100% Pure Ground Pork)

Tonburg Steak Set with Tonteki Sauce (375 php)

The Tonburg Steak Set with Tonteki Sauce is another all-time favorite for me. But, if you have more money to spend, I' suggest going for the heese Tonburg Steak Set.

Chicken Steak Sets

Chicken Steakw/ Teriyaki Sauce (350 php)

I really liked their Chicken Steakw/ Teriyaki Sauce because the taste is just right. It wasn't short of flavor nor was it too sweet or salty. It's difficult to decide whether this is better than the Chicken Steak Set with Onion Steak Sauce I've tried before.

Katsu Sets

Salmon Fry 4 pcs. (360 php)

This is the first time I'm trying their Katsu. As you can see, their Salmon Fry is beautifully prepared. The Katsu breading is so thin and crisp. The salmon is also fresh and juicy.

Side Dishes

Sundubu Style Tonteki Stew (300 php)

My favorite dish in Tokyo Tonteki is actually not their pork steak but just a side dish. It's the Sundubu Style Tonteki Stew I just had to order in every visit! It you like spicy Korean dishes, order this!

Stir-Fried Japanese Mushrooms (250 php)

The Stir-Fried Japanese Mushrooms still has 3 kinds of mushrooms. But, I noticed that their not as big as I remembered them to be.

Rice

Special Fried Rice with Egg (150 php)

The Special Fried Rice with Egg is sinangag escalated ti the highest level. Everyone was crazy for this!

Dessert

Chocolate Pudding w/ Whipped Cream (120 php)

It appears that they have totally revamped their dessert menu. Although I liked the old ones, I'm glad they did because of this Chocolate Pudding w/ Whipped Cream. It's so good with its semi-powdery but still silky texture, rick dark chocolate taste and addictive vanilla whipped cream. I won't deny that I didn't want to share this and I didn't! I swear I'll order this in every visit!

Creme Brulee (120 php)

The Creme Brulee is good but it faded just behind the Chocolate Pudding w/ Whipped Cream'slimelight.

Beverages

Bottomless Iced Tea Lemon (85 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tokyo Tonteki is now available for those from the South side. I know I'm surely coming back for more of their pork steak and more. I'd strongly suggest you give it a try too.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Tokyo Tonteki Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Tokyo Tonteki
Branches	Greenbelt 5 2/F Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St. Legazpi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila UP Town Center GF Katipunan Ave. Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	5%
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 744-8652
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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It's been a while since I last found myself roaming around this side of Trinoma Mall so I'm surprised to find out that Pearl River Cafe has replaced Dragon Chef.

The facade is down-right simple like a typical Chinese casual dining restaurant.

Inside were wooden chairs and tables with a shelf of ceramics and beautiful drop lights.

Dimsum

Steamed Crab Roe & Shrimp Shaomai (99 php)

The Steamed Crab Roe & Shrimp Shaomai is really good. You can really tell by the taste and texture that it was prepared using quality ingredients without extenders.

Dessert

steamed bun with custard paste and salted egg yolk

♥ Steamed Bum with Custard Paste & Salted Egg Yolk (65 php)

The Steamed Bum with Custard Paste & Salted Egg Yolk is sharpd like a porcupine. But, not to worry since ever its spiked as pillow soft and fun to chew!

♥ Steamed Bum with Custard Paste & Salted Egg Yolk (65 php)

Unlike the common desserts, this is not overly sweetened. The buns with custard paste are light, mildly sweet and dominated by salted egg yolk flavor. And, could you believe that this is only 65 php? What a bargain!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Pearl River Cafe serves amazingly priced Cantonese dimsum, noodles, congee and more. If only this is nearer to our home, I'm sure this is the kind of restaurant that my family would frequent. Even though I'm half-Cantonese, I have not tried most of the dishes they offered so I'd really love them out on my next visit.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Pearl River Cafe Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Pearl River Cafe
Business Address	4/F Trinoma Mall, Edsa Corner North Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0927) 688-0206
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I've long been hearing about Tito Chef in BF Paranaque but never knew that there's a Tito Chef Express located in Microtel By Windham Acropolis. Luckily, I was invited to sample their new Traveler'sMenu which I instantly accepted as I was eager to meet and try the dishes of Chef Menoy Gimenez.

Chef Menoy Gimenez

Tito Chef Express is situated just by the lobby so you'll see it as soon as you're in Microtel By Windham Acropolis. It's actually my first time to visit a Microtel branch and I'm quite impressed with the place.

Food
Everything on the Traveler'sMenu is priced at 250 php.

Salads

Crispy Squid and Watermelon (250 php)

The Crispy Squid and Watermelon is a long platter of fresh lettuce with fresh cool watermelon slices and fried crispy squid in delicious balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Poultry

Barbecued Chicken Jambalaya (250 php)

The Barbecued Chicken Jambalaya is not the usual sweet barbecued chicken I was expecting. It was well-spiced, smoky, tender and juicy.

Barbecued Chicken Jambalaya (250 php)

Together with the jambalaya rice and coleslaw, it delivered a festive flavor to my mouth.

Seafood

♥ Salmon Miso Ramen (250 php)

The Salmon Miso Ramen is a humungous bowl with beautifully spiced-seared ramen fillet in warm Japanese miso broth with smooth hint of butter, enoki mushrooms, shredded nori, scallions and carrots and freshly made firm ramen noodles. Being a traveler (visit my travel blog here), I would definitely be pleased to have this warm, soothing and hefty bowlful after a tiring day. The generous portion, quality ingredient and perfect execution makes this my favorite in the menu.

Fish in Pesto (250 php)

The Fish in Pesto is pan-seared cream dory fillet served with a very light pesto cream and garnished with cherry tomatoes and sprouts. It's great that they use fresh grated basil leaves but it something felt lacking.

Meats

Binagoongan (250 php)

The Binagoongan are huge lean sauteed pork belly chunks stewed in shrimp paste and garnished with chili. It was a bit fishy for me. It would have been better if it was spiced up or sauteed in garlic. This was served with a tasty binagoongan rice that iscomfortingly good!

♥ Smothered Pork Chop (250 php)

The Smothered Pork Chop is a plateful of two large very tender pork chops literally smothered with rich onion gravy sprinkled with herbs and served with mashed potato.

Specialty Pastas

Spanish Chorizo and Mushroom Penne (250 php)

The Spanish Chorizo and Mushroom Penne is an olive oil sauteed dish topped with huge chunks of Spanish chorizo, arugula mushroom, garlic and pepper flakes and grated cheese. This was very flavorful but the.flavor would have been more distributed if the chorizo is cut into smaller pieces.

Sandwich Plates

♥ American Burger (250 php)

The American Burger is a thick, juicy, beefy patty topped with caramelized onions, sliced tomatoes and pickles and melted Monterey Jack cheese sandwiches between soft tasty buns. It is served with potato allumettes and side salad.

♥ American Burger (250 php)

You can tell by its looks how heavenly a big bite of thisthick lean and juicy beef patty drenched with flavorful hickory barbecue sauce can deliver explosive sensation to the mouth of any hungry traveler. This is one of the best burger I've tried!

Desserts

♥ Dulce de leche Cheesecake (175 php) *photo credits to my IG

I was so excited to try the Dulce de leche Cheesecake that I even forgot to take a photo. I swear it is one of the most glorifying cheesecake I have ever had. I don't think I've ever appreciated dulce de leche until I've had this!

Drinks

Juices

Pineapple (85 php)

Fresh Shakes

♥ Cucumber Lime (155 php)

I love the Cucumber Lime but I'd practically prefer to spend more on food that this.

Loaf Cakes

♥ Pistachio Cherry Pound Cake (370 php)

Ever since we were little, we often bought the Sara Lee All Purpose Butter Pound Cake. However, a few years ago, we were disappointed that it became too commercialized, expensive and it hardens too quickly before we could finish it. Tito Chef'sPistachio Cherry Pound Cakeis way way better than that. It's so soft and moist even though it was chilled for a long time on our fridge. It had a nice hint of lemon, very light butter and it was topped with chopped pistachio nuts and candied cherries.

♥ Chocolate Chunk Cookies (220 php)

It's quite common to encounter cookies which are on the sweet side. But, Tito Chef'sChocolate Chunk Cookies is surprisingly and amazingly on the pleasant salty side. I'm not a fun of these type of cookies but I actually enjoy these! It also has a nice crunchy and easy-to-crumble texture.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tito Chef Express is not just a place of comfort for travelers but anyone looking for good and affordable dishes. Aside from the cooked dishes, I'm really impressed with their baked goods. I should also note that they have excellent service.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Tito Chef Express Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu \| Beverages
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Tito Chef Express
Business Address	G/F Microtel Acropolis, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Bagumbayan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	7am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-800
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 962-8899
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I've always had an immense enthusiasm towards Thai cuisine. So this time, I went to try Mango Tree Bistro which is similar to the Mango Tree I've tried at Bonifacio High Street Centralserving authentic Thai cuisine but a bit different concept.

The place is dimly lit with black walls, black tables and dark lofts. I love the interiors. It's exudes artistry from the floors to the ceiling. It has a small bar and alfresco area too.

The menu is simple with pictures of the dishes, name and prices spread out in a two-sided page. Everyone especially those who are not familiar with Thai cuisine will find the layout helpful.

Food

Charcoal Grill

Gai Tha Krai Yang (330 php)

The Gai Tha Krai Yang is grilled Thai herb chicken with lemon grass served with Northeastern Thai dipping sauce. This was a love at first bite experience for me as the chicken meat was so tender, juicy and exploding with refreshing lemon grass essence. It's even better when dipped with Northeastern Thai dipping sauce.

Grapow Moo (380 php)

The Grapow Moo is stir-fried pork with garlic, fresh hot basil and chili. This is quite spicyso I love it. The basil leaf is a great complement in a way that it is a refreshing relief to contrast the spiciness. The pork bits are so soft and easy to chew.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'm glad I've encountered more Thai dishes at Mango Tree Bistro. I'd definitely would love to check out more of their dishes. Their price is affordable and they make use of authentic Thai ingredients.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Mango Tree Bistro Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Mango Tree Bistro
Business Address	3/F Trinoma Mall, Edsa Corner North Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-10:30 pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 890-2166 \| (02) 585-5460 \| (02) 916-0297
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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After our Crocodile Tour atIrawan Crocodile Farm and Nature Park in Puerto Princesa, we were so happy viewing the crocodiles that we wanted to eat one! Just kidding! We were really hungry (as we were always hungry) so we went to Jams Canteen for merienda.

It's a simple canteen that you by the ticketing area and souvenir shop so you can't miss it.

The menu is plastered on the wall. As we sat, a lady approached us and took our order.

Food

♥ Crocodile Sisig (150 php)

We only had one order in mind and that was the Crocodile Sisig. It was served in a crocodile designed sizzling platter.

♥ Crocodile Sisig (150 php) *photo credits to Kurt

Compared to the usual pork sisig, this is leaner. It's similar to chicken really. But, a bit rougher in terms of texture. I'll probably try more crocodile dishes in the future.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
When at Irawan Crocodile Farm and Nature Park in Puerto Princesa,go ahead and try the
Crocodile Sisig and other crocodile dishes! Make the experience more memorable by satisfying your stomach with an exotic food adventure.

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

Jam's Canteen
Business Address	Irawan Crocodile Farm and Nature Park Puerto Princesa South Road Brgy. Irawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Business Hours	8am-5pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	100-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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My friend, who is also one of my most loyal blog reader,happens to be an avid fan of Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant. I told him I've tried them during their soft opening phase for their SM Mall of Asia almost four years ago and he said it's drastically changed since then and I should update. Since it's been years of him persuading me to dine there and I have failed to, he decided to treat me there on his birthday. (He just couldn't take it that I have not reviewed it here LOL!)

We dined at the Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant at SM Mega Fashion Hall. It was huge but fully booked with long waiting lines even on a weekday lunch.

Food
Indeed, it has changed a lot and there was a lot of variety. I dedicate this post to my friend who invited me just for the purpose of this blog post. He was very supportive as I was going to and fro refilling my plate (we practically didn't have much time to chat =p).

Salad and Starters

There were pre-made salads, make your own salad, tapas and other finger foods like canapes. There's evenLumpfish Caviar there which no one is taking notice of. The Jellyfish was oddly rubbery I had trouble biting through. The rest was pretty good.

Sashimi, Sushi and Maki Station

The sashimi selections available are salmon, crabstick, tuna and squid by request. They had some sushi selections and a lot of maki selections in various colors too. I tried some of it like the Kawa Roll and Crispy California but not too much as I know how heavy they are to the tummy.

Bread Station

The bountiful bread station which seemed to be neglected by many.

Soup Station

For soup, I had the Nilagang Baka but loved the Miso Soup more. I had two pots of those! I also wanted to try the Sukiyaki but I had no room for it. I also tried the Chawan Mushi beside of it.

Chinese Dimsum Station

I tried the Chicken Feet which was good and the Scallop Ball.

Mongolian Barbecue Station

Tempura and Katsu Station

Teppanyaki Station

There's Beef Teppanyaki, Yatai Isame and Tuna Teppanyaki.

Grilled Station

There's Pork Chop and tons of grilled fish variants like Ginadara and Tuna.

Baked and Skewers Station

The Pork Satay, Pork BBQ and Oyster Rockefeller was very popular among diners so I tried the out. The Pork Satay was good, Pork BBQ was tender with sweet notes but I was dissapointed with the Oyster Rockefeller. The topping was white, tasteless and felt like a flour-based. It did not taste anything like cheese nor did it have any stretchy consistency so I could hardly believe it's mozzarella cheese really.

Shabu-Shabu Station

Chinese Noodle Station

Balls Station

Chinese Station

They had a lot of Chinese dishes.

I loved the Pata Tim!

Filipino Station

I kept coming back for the Bicol Express and Kalderetang Kamabing.

Korean Station

My favorite station is the Korean Station which has a lot of good offerings like Tak Toritang (spicy chicken and potato), Ojingeo Bokkeum (stir fried calamari with Korean hot pepper paste) and Sweet and Sour Chicken. I failed to appreciate the Galbi Tang because it was not warm enough.

Western Station

There were good choices at the Western Station too like the Baby Back Ribs, Goat Kourma (spicy curried braised meat) and Beef Brisket in Creamy Peppercorn Sauce.
Pasta Station

You can make your own pasta or select from the pre-made ones.

Pizza Station

Roast Station

My favorite station is the Roast Station which has Lamb Chops, USDA Angus Beef and Turkey.

There's also Suckling Pig on the side.

Dessert Station

There's a whole chiller filled with cakes and other sweet treats. There's a counter full of whole cakes and bite-sized pastries. There's also kakanin. There's a crepe station, ice cream station and fondue station. For something healthy, there's an assortment of fruits too.

There's also a make your own halo-halo.

Drinks Station

There's a lot of Twinning's blended tea, soft drinks, ice tea, Milo and beer. You can also ask for tea bags. You can also have wine but for an additional fee.

Birthday Song and Cake

For birthday celebrants, aside from eating for free, you also have a free cake and a song. Cool treat! My friend was shy so he didn't take the song. He gave me his cake which I had too take home as I was too full too. It was a good sansrival cake.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant is definitely one of the most bang for the buck buffets in the Metro. The price is even more reasonable with their promos so I think their pricing is really tough to beat. The food quality and quantity will surely satisfy you and the service is good as well.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Vikings Luxury Buffet Restaurant Rates
Ambiance	★★★	Weekdays: Adults Lunch: 688 php Kids 4 ft-4'6 ftLunch: 388 php Kids 3 ft-4 ftLunch: 188 php Adults Dinner: 888 php Kids 4 ft-4'6 ftDinner: 588 php Kids 3 ft-4 ftDinner: 288 php Weekends & HolidaysLunch & Dinner Adult: 1,088 php Kids 4 ft-4'6 ft: 688 php Kids 3 ft-4 ft: 388 php
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

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

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It's funny how timely opportunity seems to just knock on my door. Just a few weeks ago, my friend Hana, her better half Kyle and I were planning to go for a Maginhawafood trip. A week later, we all received an invited along with our blogger friends to go join their Food Panda Maginghawa Food Crawl. I'm so glad Food Panda organized such a gastronomic adventure because we would never have made an itinerary as awesome as they did! Our first stop was Katz Diner.

Katz Diner is located in Malingap Sikatuna Village (within the Maginhawa area). It has two parking slots and an al fresco area which you can visibly from the outside.

Inside, you'll see that it's no ordinary hall in the wall. It's very bright, warn, colorful and cozy with nice frames hanged on its walls and quirky displays.

Simple but very pleasing to the eyes right?

Food

Entrees

Grilled Pork Steak (260 php)

The Grilled Pork Steak is a plateful of sweet marinated pork cuts which is great when dipped in the vinegar-based sauce. It is also served with a cup of rice, fried egg, pickled radish and carrots and fresh slices of tomatoes and cucumber.

♥ Roast Pork Belly (290 php)

Isn't the Roast Pork Belly just stunningly beautiful? We all had a few seconds just looking at this to appreciate it before digging in. Some of the skin delivered a crackling sensation. The roast pork belly was so soft and so flavorful as it was swimming in gorgeous, gratifying although quite guilt-bearing oil. The oiliness was properly subdued by the delicious sweet potato puree, gravy and chimchuri sauce. It also comes with a cup of rice, fried egg and pickled cucumber.

All Day Breakfast

♥ Longganisa (185 php)

My favorite among our orders would be the Longganisa. Although my mom is from Ilocos Sur and we regularly cooked longanisa at home, I super rarely eat them because I'm not much of a fan. I'm so glad that Katz'Longganisa is unlike any other. It is deconstructed into bits and mixed with a delicious salsa. It actually felt like eating a Filipino-style taco but with scrambled egg and rice instead of cispy taco shell or soft tortilla.

Dessert

♥ Lava Cake (100 php)

Save room for dessert because there's the Lava Cake!

♥ Lava Cake (100 php)

The Lava Cake has a rich, sweet, gooey chocolate fudge that oozes out in every forkful. Yum!

Drinks

♥ Brewed Tea (80 php)

For drinks, the hot Brewed Tea is highly recommended! You can choose between black tea or oolong tea and they serve it with a mix of creamy sweet milk.

Tea-Based

Citrus Tea Pitcher (140 php)

I found the Citrus Tea a bit too sweetbut I liked that the citrus flavor was bold enough to be distinguished.

Yakult-Based

♥ Green Tea Yakult (90 php) *Sample size only

The Green Tea Yakult we tried was at a sugar level of 25%. It was just right for me. I liked their blend. I could sense the floral flavor of the green tea and at the same time, recognize the sweet and tangy flavor of the Yakult.

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If you're looking for a diner that serves hefty breakfast with a nice atmosphere to brighten your day, then consider Katz Diner. It's also an ideal place to just chill (they have a very good air conditioning) and relax. Their drink selections are very affordable and really good. But, I can't say the same for most of their food items.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Katz Diner Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Beverages \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Katz Diner
Business Address	48 Malingap Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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Although we Filipinos are generally heavy rice eaters, I'm quite surprised that there are hardly any Mexican restaurants around. So I'm always happy to discover more. And, I'd like to thank Food Panda Magihawa Food Crawl for my latest discovery.

With a facade that's simple, the hat, name and color instantly hints out that they serve Mexican dishes and they specialize in Quesadillas.

You can opt to eat out al fresco style but on a hot day, I'd suggest eating inside. I like how they made the place feel Mexican with the red bricks, orange tone and Mexican art.

Food

Quesadillas

Mexican Beef Quesadilla (110 php)

The Mexican Beef Quesadilla has salsa, beans and ground beef. This is their specialty item.

♥ Spinach & Chicken Quesa (130 php)

The Spinach & Chicken Quesa is the champion of quesadillas for me. It had oozing melted cheese, tender ground chicken and slippery spinach bits.

Beef Yakiniku Quesa (140 php)

I think they made a risk to fuse Japanese and Mexican with the Beef Yakiniku Quesa. Well, it was a risk well-taken because it works! The tiny beef slices and caramelized onions delivered sufficient savory flavors to make it interesting and fun to munch.

Home Made Hot Sauce

If you want to add some spice to any of their dishes, try their Home Made Hot Sauce. It's not very spicy but does the job of adding tingling appetizinghotness.

Burrito

Chicken Burrito (120 php)

If you want a heavy meal that's bang for the buck, go for their Burritos. The Chicken Burrito is loaded with tender chicken chunks, salsa, cheese, yogurt sauce and flavorful rice.

♥ Mexican Beef Burrito (130 php)

The Mexican Beef Burrito has the same composition as the Quesa but with yummy rice to boot.

Side Orders/Others

Ultimate Nachos (130 php)

TheUltimate Nachos with zesty salsa, ground beef, beans and cheese is great for sharing.

Salsa and Yogurt Dip

You can dip the nachos to theSalsa and Yogurt Dip. My companions liked the diluted and sweet Yogurt Dip but I personally prefer the rich and tangy type.

♥ Dynamite Beef Rolls (99 php)

The Dynamite Beef Rolls is a special kind as it has ground beef bits on top of the usual chilli and cheese. I don't find it compatible with ketchup though.

Drinks

Unlimited Iced Tea (50 php)

For drink, you can go for Unlimited Iced Tea to replenish your taste buds especially from the spicy dishes.

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Casa Quesadilla is my kind of hole-in-the-wall Mexican House. The price is so reasonable that student's can frequent the place as much as they want. The portion and taste is quite satisfying too.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Casa Quesadilla Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Casa Quesadilla
Business Address	176 Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	12nn-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	120-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 539-9038
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Our third stop for our Food Panda Maginhawa Food Crawl is Homies Pinoy Fried Chicken.

It is located in Magiting St. at Teacher's Village which is actually beside the closed down Chilli and Ink I've shared before. I love the graffiti art on the wall. It actually reminded me of the documentary I watched about graffitis called "Exit Through The Gift Shop". That film change the way I view paintings on the walls from just random vandals to appreciating street art. I don't know how it is in the Philippines though but in other countries, they have a street art scene and street artists are know by their code names and like all artists, it takes them years to develop their art style that will distinguish their fame. Well, anyway let's head back to Homies.

Homies is a no fuzz, I just want my food king of place. It has two pairs of wooden tables with wooden benches and three pairs of white wooden tables with wooden stools for its dining area.

It also has a counter where you're supposed to order and pay. On the right side is their menu chalk board.

This is so cute! If the Japanese have the Matryoshka doll, they have this.

Each table has a pail for the napkins and...

a rubber chicken that makes a weird loud cuckoo sound when you squeeze it. Pressing actually means you want more of their unlimited rice.

Food

Homies Chicken

♥ WholeHomies Chicken (300 php)

Pinoy fried chicken is actually one of my favoritecomfort food. I could finish a whole ofit all to myself. How happy I am that the Whole Homies Chicken is so heartyas it is so crispy and juicy. Given the amazing price, I'd prefer this over Max'sanytime.

Homies Meals

♥ Chilli Con Carne (150 php)

The Chilli Con Carne is the winning meal for me. It's right blend of spiciness gives a festive flair to the other components: parsley, cheese, ground beef and beans.

Chicken Curry (150 php)

The Chicken Curry was tad too salty for me. In fact, this is the first time I've encountered a Filipino curry dish that had a saltiness that overpowered the curry flavor.

♥ Pork Menudo (150 php)

The Pork Menudo is another dish worthy of coming back for. Doesn't it look so appealing? Well, it tastes as good as it looks.

Chicken Teriyaki (135 php)

The Chicken Teriyaki is another dish with a saltiness way beyond what I can tolerate.

Merienda

Meatball Spaghetti (150 php)

The Meatball Spaghetti is prepared pinoy spaghetti style distinguished by its sweet blend. The pasta is cooked al dente and the sauce is comforting enough. The meatballs were just okay.

Chilli Hotdog (90 php)

The Chilli Hotdog is one of my favorite snack foods when I was little. I'd often ask our cook or my brother to prepare some for me. My liking for this dish was influenced by one my favorite cartoon and video game character: Sonic the Hedgehog. He loves his chili dog so much that every episode, he'd go and reward himself a chili dog. This Chilli Hotdog is pretty good. But, it would have been better if the hotdog was more meaty.

Extras

Juice (15 php)

For a very affordable price, you can add Juice to your meal.

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If your craving for chicken, look no further as you can get your chicken at budget price anytime at Homies Pinoy Fried Chicken. Some of their meals also offer unlimited rice at a little over 100 php. That's a bargain really!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Homies Pinoy Fried Chicken Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Homies Pinoy Fried Chicken
Business Address	51C Magiting Street, Teachers Village, East Diliman Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11:30am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	150-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 806-4943
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Who in the world does not love burgers? Or should I say Burger with a capital B. Like eager beavers (despiteour prior 3 stops), me and my Food Panda Maginhawa Food Crawl companions, headed over to Big B Burgers.

You see that black sign? That stands for Big B Burgers or you can probably get a hint by the smell of grilled burgers. They currently have more delivery orders reaching around 400 a day including their 3 stalls in UP. I salute the owners who are young couples from UP. They are only 22 and 21 andadmittedly without any culinary or management background. Yet, they've established such a successful burger joint.

If you peek through, you'll probably think oh it's just a small hole-in-wall diner with one bar and stools. You can also see that they make their burger patty from scratch which is cool. You'd also be amused over their wall spiced with witty humor like her...

This is what she was taking a photograph of...

But, there's actually more space inside see? With cute lighting which is craftily made of screen wires.

You'd usually find enticing food shots to encourage you to order more. But at Big B, they use wise words like those above.

And, if the dining space is still not enough, you can hide away in the basement. There's also a rest room there.

Each table has a recycled spam turned into a napkin holder...

and an Awesome Sauce gun. That is Gabs initial reaction when confronted with the Awesome Sauce... Once he taste it, he wanted it so bad that he couldn't stop smothered his burger with it.

Food

Burgers

♥ Big B QTR (100 php)

The Big B is made of 50% beef and 50% bacon. Yes.. BACON! This burger is super "sarap" because the beef is tender and juicy and the bacon bits still offers a bit of a crunch. Awesome right? I too am wondering how they managed to do that. Don't forget to use your Awesome Sauce gun to add more flavor. It's mayo with a hint of basil and other spices. Oh, and eat your burgers using your hands. They have plastic gloves so ask for one.

Bongga! QTR (109 php)

Up next is the Bongga! which has 50% beef and 50% longganisa. The initial bite was pretty good for me. But, the sweetness kind of grew on me for the subsequent ones.

BAM QTR (119 php)

The BAM is made of 50% beef and 50% spam. Like the Bongga!, the initial impression was pretty good until I felt a saltiness overload as I chugged on more water fore relief and imagined it would be better eaten with rice.

Sides

♥ Poutine ng Ina Mo (65 php)

I guess you could recognize what Poutine ng Ina Mo was made to sound like. Well, this bowlful is so good you'd be honored to have it named after your mom. This is no ordinary poutine as it makes use of mozzarella cubes (that is slightly melted by the hot gravy) instead of cheese curds.

Ballsballs Mo (150 php)

The Ballsballs Mo has beef balls and tater tots with glorious cheese sauce. We didn't like this because both the beef balls and tater tots lacked flavoron their own and cheese sauce was not able to make up for it.

Drink

♥ Pink Potion w/ Feelings (35 php)

The Pink Potion w/ Feelings offers a whole new experience"sa murang halaga". ThePink Potion without feelings is 15 php less but that's pretty lame cause you're missing out a lot.

♥ Pink Potion w/ Feelings (35 php)

What do they mean by feelings? Well, order for yourself and see what these guys are up to.

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Big B Burger is my kind of burger...WHOLESOME, BIG, TASTY, AFFORDABLE with feelings pa. Check them out when you're in the area. I'm sure you won't regret it. The staffs are also full of feelings (added a star in service because of this!) and hospitality. I'm going to try their 1 pounders next! See you soon Big B!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Big B Burger Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Big B Burger
Business Address	44B Magiting St., Teacher's Village, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11:30am-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	100-300
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 594-1260
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Cocina Juan is one of the pioneers in Maginhawasince its onset of being an eat street in 2008.

BeforeCocina Juan, I don't think I've encountered any establishment serving Central American Cuisine before. Although it's similar to Mexican and Tex-Mex, it is from a completely separate region (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize, and Costa Rica).

With limited spacing and an al fresco area, this is Cocina Juan's interiors.

Love the color matching bottle-turned-vase and plates. =)

Food

Aperitivos (Appetizers) Inspirations

Nachos Supremo Todo (249 php)

The Nachos Supremo Todo is loaded with nacho cheese sauce,salsa, jalapeno, grated cheese, chili con carne, refried beans and aioli sauce (mayonaise with a hint of garlic).

Dinamita (139 php)

The Dinamita is really explosive! The cheese is not as much as expected so I was surprised upon first bite at how fiery this is. This is the spiciest dynamite I've ever encountered. Good thing it is served with aioli sauce that neutralized the spiciness.

Taco Inspirations

♥ Quesadilla Mixto (Carne) (169 php)

The Quesadilla Mixto (Carne) are filled with cheese and beef. It's served with salsa cruda. This is really hearty especially for meat lovers.

Quesadilla Con Tomate (149 php)

If you want something light, go for the Quesadilla Con Tomate.

Tortilla Inspirations

Beef Burrito Grande (199 php)

The Beef Burrito Grande is a hefty burrito filled with grilled beef, grated cheese, tomatoes, aioli sauce and lettuce.

♥ Chicken Burrito Grande (199 php)

The Chicken Burrito Grande is an alternative if you prefer grilled chicken. Both are equally good.

La Parilla "Grilled Meats" Inspirations

♥ Churrasco Fiesta Platter (549 php)

The highlight of our meal is the Churrasco Fiesta Platter which is a gigantic (and literally heavy - couldn't lift the platter!) serving that's good for 4-5 persons. It has a local garlic sausages, grilled beef, chicken and pork skewers with aioli sauce, sliced onions, zucchini, tomatoes and bell peppers. Everyone loved the beef slices. It was the one that was emptied in a flash. These are best dipped on their chimichurri sauce (Argentinean sauce with finely chopped parsley and garlic in olive oil and lime juice) and chirmoi sauce (Guatamelan sauce with grilled tomatoes, pepper Jalapeno mixed in olive oil). For staple, it has gallo pinto rice andcrispy potato wedges (quite addictive!). It also comes with a salad with tomatoes, buttered corn, onions and greens.

I've encountered churrascowhich meant grilled in Spanish and Portugese before at Brazil! Brazil!. I've noticed that the Brazilian churrasco is grilled barbecue with a sweet and savory marinate. While, the churrasco of Cocina Juan is Nicaraguan-style which is grilled like steak and spiced with parsley, garlic and peppers.

Drinks

Cucumber Lemonade (65 php/glass)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cocina Juan is a place to appreciate Central American cuisine. Once you've tried it you'd want to try some more. I know I do. The price isn't budget-friendly but definitely worth the experience.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Cocina Juan Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Cocina Juan
Business Address	100 Maginhawa St., Maginhawa, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 434-3911
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I've tried Moonleaf Tea Shop at a stall before. But, it's the first time I'm visiting their store.

It has a garage-type front and within it is the store. It has an al fresco area where I noticed a lot of students with laptops and cigarettes are stationed.

The ambiance inside is more to my liking. The air-conditioning is very good and they have free WiFi.

They also sell cookies and cakes. The set up is similar to upscale coffee shops like CBTL and Starbucks.

Maple Milk Tea

While some of my companions tried their best-selling Wintermelon Milk Tea, I tried their new limited edition Maple Milk Tea which they just launched this December. I initially requested to have mine at 25% sweetness level but I'm told it would be lacking in taste so it has to be at least 50% or more. It was pretty good because it's a whole new experience although the sweetness kind of grows on you as you drink. I'm told it's not just maple syrup and milk tea. Their secret recipe includes more spices.

I've asked my friends who tried both the Wintermelon Milk Tea andMaple Milk Tea at 100% sweetness level which is better. Some liked the Wintermelon Milk Tea more saying the Maple Milk Tea is sweeter. While, some said it's vice versa lol. So I guess, you have to try it out for yourself and decide.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Moonleaf Tea Shop in Maginhawa is the kind of place I want to chill while surfing the net. Too bad it's far from home. If I'm in the area, I'd drop by and try more of their drinks cause I think I still have to find one that soothes my taste which is less sweet.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Moonleaf Tea Shop Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Moonleaf Tea Shop
Business Address	103 Maginhawa street,Teacher's Village, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	9am-12am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	45-200
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 413-0274
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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They are so many things in life that can brighten up my day like traveling far north to chill at a hole-in-the-wall burger and wings jointplusboard game cafe called Burger Company. Yes, the best of all three worlds!

Burger Company is actually the reopened Boulevard Diner which I shared two years ago. Not that I didn't like the old Boulevard Diner with a retro 50's American ambiance. But, I'm totally sold by Burger Company's offer of play and WiFi all you want for a minimum order of 150 php.

Yes, I happen to be a gamegeek and I'm quite thrilled that they havethe best table top games like Rio Grande games'Settlers of Catan and Carcassone. I'm one of the many who are actually glad that game cafes are now more reasonably priced. A few years back, we used to spend thousands at the closed down Game Crab Cafe just to play.

It has a laid back and fun vibe.

They also have a eating challenge for their burger and wings. I want to try this on my next visit. =)

Unfortunately, I didn't know about them being a board game cafe concept otherwise, I would have visited with game geek friends. But, my visit was not bad too, since I got to discover and play (and win) a Taiwanese card game called Super Rhino.

Food
What sets Burger Companyapart from other board game cafes is that it was a diner specializing in food first before they added the board game cafe so you're assured with their food quality.

Starters

♥ Homemade Bacon Dippers Sharing (165 php)

To start our meal ~~right~~or should I say wrong but worth every bit of the guilt, we ordered the Homemade Bacon Dippers. It's better than eating the ordinary crispy bacon because it has added oil and crunchiness. I like it as is. But, you can also dip it on the cheese sauce if you want.

Angus Beef Burgers

Green Chile & Sour Cream Single Patty (205 php)

The Green Chile & Sour Creamis a burger that will give you a sizzling spicewith those green chili. But, not to worry as the sour cream neutralizes it a bit. I like their soft oatmeal buns and their chargrilled USDA Angus Beef patties are satisfying for the price.

♥ Gorgonzola & Mushroom Single Patty (205 php)

The Gorgonzola & Mushroom is my kind of burger. If I would create my own burger, it would be something like this. I find the combination of gorgonzola dressing and oyster mushroom to be really hearty for a mushroom and cheese lover like me.

The Striker's Burger Single Patty (249 php)

If you love cheese sauce like most of my companions, The Striker's Burger is for you. I liked the idea of adding crispy crisscut fries and champignon mushroom on it too.

Chicken Wings

♥ Cocoa & Chili Bantam Weight (140 php)

The Cocoa & Chili has a nice bitter-sweetness followed by a spicy kick. Their wings are saucy and right-sized (not skinny).

Smoked Chili Bantam Weight (140 php)

The Smoked Chili is a mildly sweet but dominantly fiery. It was good but I'd still prefer spicy buffalo wings over it.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Whether it's for burgers, wings or board games (added a star for this!), head on over to Burger Company. If only this place is within my turf, this would be my ideal chill spot.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Burger Company Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Angus Beef Burgers 1 \| Angus Beef Burgers 2 \| Chicken Burgers \| Starters \| Chicken Wings \| Others \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Burger Company
Business Address	72B Scout Reyes Corner Mother Ignacia Avenue, Paligsahan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-10:30pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-500
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 949-2269
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Osaka Osho also known as the "King of Gyoza" has been the first to introduce Japanese Gyoza in various flavors. And, its no surprise that it has recently innovated new variants that has tinkered the curiosity of many especially its loyaldiners and gyoza enthusiasts.

Food

Gyoza

♥ Bacon and Cheese Flavor 6 pcs. (190 php)

If you liked the CheeseGyoza, the Bacon and Cheese is the mega upgrade version for the same price too.

♥ Bacon and Cheese Flavor 6 pcs. (190 php)

We all loved the combination of the chewy savory bacon and creamy salty cheddar cheese.

Appetizers & Salad
Our visit also brought us to explore more of Osaka Osho's dishes. Yes, although specializing in gyoza, they have a wide range of Japanese dishes.

♥ Osaka Osho Salad Full (330 php)

The Osaka Osho Salad is a mix of iceberg and romaine lettuce topped with crab sticks, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, mangoes in sweet citrus miso dressing.

Stir Fry

♥ Black Vinegar Chicken (330 php)

I've tried the Black Vinegar Chickenand just have to it once again!

Yakimono Grilled

♥ Saba Shio Yaki (Roasted Mackerel) (310 php)

For a good source of healthy omega-3 that is the secret to long life of Osaka locals, we ordered the Saba Shio Yaki (Roasted Mackerel). It was grilled to perfection with clean sea richness that is made even better by eating it with a squeeze of lemon and grated radish. It also has a wonderful soft and juicy texture.

Rice & Noodles

Yakisoba (348 php)

The Yakisoba is a flavorful staple or meal in itself with shrimp, beansprouts, mouse ear mushrooms and bonito flakes.

Beef Sukiyaki (380 php)*photo credits to ThePurpleDoll.Net

To have something hot and comfortably sweet soup, we ordered the Beef Sukiyaki. It was served in a big bowlful of beef slices, glass noodles, onion, carrots and greens.

New Fuwatoro Tenshin-Han

♥ Ebi Tempura Fuwatoro Tenshin-Han (395 php)

The Ebi Tempura Fuwatoro Tenshin-Han is a 3 pc. ebi Tempura and vegetables dish laid on a soft silky fluffy egg mount filled with sesame seasoned Japanese rice. It also comes with thick sweet and rice sauce.

♥ Curry Cheese Tonkatsu Tenshin Han(450 php)

The Curry Cheese Tonkatsu Tenshin Han is also pork katsu with cheddar cheese filling laid on the same egg and rice but comes with spice-filled creamy saucewith carrot and potato cubes.

♥ Curry Cheese Tonkatsu Tenshin Han(450 php)

Look at the cheddar cheese oozing out of the katsu...

Dessert Gyoza

♥ Peanut Butter and Banana Gyoza (210 php)

My family is a huge fan of Jif crunchy peanut butter. In fact, since we were kids, I don't think it was ever lacking from our cupboard. So when I heard that Osaka Ohsho has just concocted Peanut Butter and Banana Gyoza as a dessert gyoza. I really wanted to try it out that this dessert alone is worthy of my visit. And, it turned out to be better than I could even imagined. It was so comfortably good. The gyoza was warm with gooey and squished banana slices and nutty peanut butter with peanut bits and then paired with a cool scoop vanilla ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup. If you find it difficult to imagine, think of it as a bite-size crepe with gyoza skin.

Drinks

Fresh Lemonade (120 php), ♥ Matcha Milk Smoothie (130 php) and ♥ Fresh Mango Yakult (138 php)

If you're looking for a refreshing but simple drink, there's the Fresh Lemonade. The
Matcha Milk Smoothie has improved since my last visit. The Fresh Mango Yakult is another great choice.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
So glad to be back at Osaka Ohsho for its Bacon and Cheese Gyoza, Peanut Butter and Banana Gyoza which is a whole new dessert experience for meand other Japanese dishes. Food is reasonably priced as serving size is good for sharing.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Osaka Ohsho Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Gyoza \| Appetizers \| Salads \| Stir Fry \| Vegetables \| Yakimono \| Teppanyaki \| Agemono \| Rice \| Noodles \| Afternoon and Kiddie Sets \| Set 1 \| Set 2 \| Chahan Set 1 \| Fuwatora Set \| Curry Set \| New Fuwatora Desserts \| Drinks \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Osaka Ohsho
Business Address	3/F SM Megamall Fashion Hall (Megamall D) Julia Vargas Ave cor. EDSA Wack Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-1,500
Free WiFi	Yes (SM WiFi)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 828-5011
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I can still recall when I first heard ofMercato Centraleand how I wasso eager to visit and check it out. Back then it was the first and one of it's kind in the Metro. Now, Mercato Centrale is operating many food markets and it hasn't lost its touch. When I visited the newly opened Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato CentraleinMarket! Market!, it was swarming with hungry customers eager to indulge in the affordable meals offered by the vendors.

Chef Bab's Sizzling Sisig and More(Facebook Fan Page)

Chef Bab's Sizzling Sisig and Moretakes sisig to another level with their customized sisig. The first step is to choose you sisig: Tofu Sisig, Veggie Meat Sisig, Chicken Sisig, Beef Sisig,Bangus Sisig, Squid Sisig, Pork (Dinakdakan) Sisig orCrispy Pork Sisig.

Then, pick you ingredients and seasoning then serving size.

For those yearning for Bagnet...

Giga Bite Kebab (Facebook Fan Page)

Giga Bite Kebab offers Kebabs and other street foods.

More choices here...

Timplador De Cebu Boneless Lechon (Facebook Fan Page)

Now you can have lechonon a casual night with Timplador De Cebu Boneless Lechon.

Takoyaki... my favorite Japanese snack is here too.

Choosing is the most difficult part because there are so many to choose from.

Filipino meals at a very affordable price.

Auntie May's Home Kitchen and Delicatessen (Facebook Fan Page)

If I'd have a meal there this would be my best bet. But, I just had my dinner when I passed by.

Lots of lines for these stick street food.

Empanada de Norte

Empanada prepared Ilocano-style by Empanada de Norte.

Edgys Foodtrip

There's Baby Back Ribshere at Edgys Foodtrip.

Shawarma

Shawarma!

Ace's Cuisine

My friends loved the Cajun Pork Chops from Ace's Cuisine.

Choose any pasta you want all at the same price.

Crowd seem to be gathering this stall. I peeked through and saw it was the sisig they were crazy about.

The Sultry Chef (Facebook Fan Page)

Tried the The Sultry Chef before and I recommend it!

Another stall with a blockbuster line is this one for its Crispy Shrimp.

Street food selections are not complete withoutKwek Kwek.

Desserts

For desserts, a popular chose is the Gateau de Crepe.

Got a free taste of the Pastillas Flan but found it a bit too sweet for me. Texture was perfect though. They also have the Yema Cake which seems to be fast-moving based on my observation.

Piper's Pan (Facebook Fan Page)

Been seeing Piper's Pan in other food markets but it's the first time I tried it. I tried the Red Velvet which my friends bought on a 3 for 100 package. It was pleasantly sweet with buttery icing.

Pasalubong

Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka

Rosalie's Pinipig w/ Buko, Suman, Bibingka is our family favorite.

Assorted Kakanin (70 php), Sapin-Sapin (30 php), Puto Pao (150 php), Thin Suman (25 php), 2 pcs. of Fat Suman (25 php)

I bought all these stuff to take home for the family. Since we always but only the Pinipig w/ Buko, I thought we should try something else this time.

Puto Pao (150 php)

The Puto Pao (a pack of 10) for me was pretty good as it is soft and moist. It also has flavorful salted egg toppings. But, the family still preferredDapar's Puto Pao over it.

The Assorted Kakanin and Sapin-Sapinfailed to reach our expectation as they were all lacking in flavor. The suman was good especially when eaten with the latik sauce. The Thin Suman was tastier than theFat Sumanwhich is probably why it cost more too.

Pinipig w/ Buko

Well, I think though we'll only buy the Pinipig w/ Buko from them next time as it is still the best for us.

Good thing we can now easily buy Pinipig w/ Buko at the Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale cause it's so good!

You can also purchase them at their store in 219 Sta. Rosa II, Marilao, Bulacan.

Gourmet Food Fair by Mercato Centrale has lots of optiosn to offer at affordable price. I'm sure fellow passersby and employees in the area are thrilled to have it. Check it out every Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 pm to 3 am by the Market! Market! Central (fountain area).

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Ramen Sora is born inHokkaio Sapporo Japan in 2003. After establishing it's first oversees branch in Las Vegas Nevada USA that garnered a huge following as shown by its high rating in tripadvisor.com, it has now opened in Waterfront Avenue in Subic.

When asked why owner Tomio Takeda decided to partner with Prime Pacific Grill Inc. (operator of Gerry's Grill, Kusina ng Gerry's, Aresi and Sweet Chili), he said that deciding to open here is more than just a business it's about passion. He wants people here to try and love his ramen. With the tag line "No Ramen No Life", Ramen Sora puts their heart and soul into preparing the dishes to make their customers happy.

Coming from one of the coldest parts of Japan, Ramen Sora's interiors offers the feeling of warmth and comfort. You can just imagine how the locals of Sapporo feels as they find refuge from the ice and snow into this wooden shack with a simple bar and casual dining set up.

Since they are still on dry run, Chef Yoshi Ishiseoversees the cooking process himself. He says that the staff's here are very skillful and easy to train.

Food

Ramen

Miso Ramen Regular (325 php)

Sapporo is the birth place of the miso ramen. Thus, it is only natural that Ramen Sora's house specialty is the Miso Ramen which differentiates it from most ramen houses here which specializes in Tonkotsu or Hakata Ramen. The secret to Ramen Sora's Miso Ramen is that they mix the miso with 10 other spices and let it sit in oil. One sip and you can feel the richness and amazing texture of the miso.

Miso Ramen Deluxe (325 php + 80 php)

If you want more toppings, you can upgrade any ramen variant to deluxe for an additional of 80 php. By upgrading to deluxe, you get 3 pieces of Chashu (black pork) instead of 1, additionalNori(grilled seaweed) and Menma (bamboo shoot).

I highly suggest going for an upgrade to deluxe because their chashu is simply the best one I've tried yet so you'll want more of it! The chashu is oh-so-tender it almost melts into your mouth with explosive fatty goodness. But, we warned it comes with guilt since they use thebelly part which comes with fats.

♥ Shio Ramen Regular (265 php)

The Shio Ramen is a salt-based ramen. If you want to appreciate the flavor of their broth which is made from boiling premium black pork bones for nearly a day and their tasty egg-based noodles, the
Shio Ramen is an excellent choice. In the past, I had this misconception of thinking freshly made noodles are better. Through Chef Yoshi Ishise, I learned that there is also an art and science in aging the noodles to bring out the best flavor and texture.

Shoyu Ramen Regular (285 php)

The Shoyu Ramenis a soy-based ramen. This was really soothing.

♥ Miso Corn Butter Ramen Extra Large (335 php + 120 php)

Another distinguishing feature of the ramen attributed to Sapporo is the Corn Butter Ramen. I find that corn butter is most compatible with the miso as the Sapporo locals did it so I tried the Miso Corn Butter Ramen. This is one good comfort food!

Shio Nori Ramen (295 php)

If you want more Nori, you can order the Nori Ramen to get 5 instead of 1 Nori. You can also order additional topping with any choice of ramen. TheTamago is okay. But, it could be even better if more runny.

Side Menu

Edamame (85 php)

You can order the Edamame to keep you busy while waiting for your other orders.

♥ Seared Premium Pork Chashu (205 php)

The Seared Premium Pork Chashuis a must order! They have a special way of char-grilling the pork making it so tasty and tender.

♥ Seared Premium Pork Chashu (205 php)

I've raved about the Chashu as ramen toppings right? But, they are nothing alike. It is more smokey in flavor and the consistency is thicker so you get to chew and enjoy more of its tender and flavorfulmeatiness .

Chicken Karaage with House Special Negi Sauce (265 php)

While the top most pieces of the Chicken Karaage with House Special Negi Sauce are crunchy with the right blend, I found the bottom soaked and soggy parts to possess too rich of a salty and sour vinegar flavor.

Shrimp Tempura (375 php)

The Shrimp Tempura is good but nothing extraordinary. Among the items, I found this to to be exceptionally a bit more pricey.

♥ Corn Tempura (225 php)

This is the first time I've tried a Corn Tempura and I love it. It is battered corn, caramelized onions and edamame with a flavorful soy-based sauce. I'll prefer this over the Shrimp Tempura anytime. You have to try this!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Still young and on its dry run phase, Ramen Sora needs more adjustments in terms of taste and service. I found some of the items too salty. And, the staffs still have a difficulty coping up with our orders. But, I'm sure with dedicated passion, they'll get everything perfected upon its official opening. I'm looking forward to try them again by then especially since their Tokutarou Gyoza is not yet available during my visit and their price is reasonable.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ramen Sora Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ramen Sora
Business Address
Business Hours
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	350-600
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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Don't miscontrue the signage of Aresi Restaurant & Bar to be some ordinary restaurant and bar like me as it is actually an Italian restaurant.

Upon stepping in, you'll find that it has a nice cozy and classy but not too upscale feel.

Food

♥ Aresi Special (385 php)

Seeing the brick ovenoutside hinted to us that they offered brick-oven pizzas so we ordered two pizza variants. The first one is the Aresi Special. Since it carries their name and has the word special on it, we were enticed to try it. A bite of this sent me to heaven! I was literally send floating in the air with its savor pepperoni, sweet and crunchy bell peppers and onions, fragrant olives, soft mushroom and delicately crisp and chewy dough consistency.

♥ Five Cheese (335 php)

As far as cheese pizzas go, Aresi's Five Cheese has successfully left a great impression upon me all because the bleu cheese perfectly blended with the other four cheese.

Pizza Making Process

I specially appreciated their pizza making procedure. They only cook one pizza at a time so the chef can deliver it's superb quality with precision.

Desserts

Vanilla Panna Cotta (135 php)

The texture of the Vanilla Panna Cotta is smooth like a soy bean pudding which I liked. However, I found it too sweet for my preference.

Crepe Samurai (155 php)

The Crepe Samurai has perfectly fluffy and smooth crepes with orange caramel glaze and vanilla ice cream. This is a good version.

Fruit Platter (295 php)

The Fruit Platter is a large plateful of ripe mangoes, banana (underneath the mangoes), oranges, pineapple and watermelon.

Apple Crumble (185 php)

I found the crumbs of he Apple Crumble to be quite addictive! The consistency reminds me of Rowena's which I love. The stewed apple is a bit too sweet for me but it's okay since I tamed it down with the vanilla ice cream.

♥ Chocolate Lava Cake (285 php)

Everyone was going loco over the rich, moist gooey goodness of the Chocolate Lava Cake. My companions didn't even want to share.

Drinks

Shakes

Strawberry Shake (65 php)

Since all our other shake orders were fresh, I thought the Strawberry Shake would be fresh too but it wasn't. It tasted like super sweet cough syrup which didn't appeal to me.

Frozen Cocktails

Strawberry Margarita Virgin (No alcohol) (115 php)

The Strawberry Margarita is similar to the shake but with a more shaved ice consistency.

Coffee Coolers

♥ Frozen Java-Java (105 php)

The Frozen Java-Java is so delicious! I loved that it has a strong coffee flavor and very fine crushed ice blend. The vanilla ice cream adds to the guilt and comfort which I don't mind having. =)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'd gladly visit Aresi Restaurant & Bar for it's brick oven pizza anytime! I'm really impressed with their quality as such a bargain price too.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Aresi Restaurant & Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Appetizers \| Soups \| Salads \| Pizza \| Pasta \| Entrees \| Rice \| Sandwiches \| Desserts \| Breakfast \| Drinks 1 \| Drinks 2 \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Aresi Restaurant & Bar
Business Address	Court Meridian Hotel Lot B, Waterfront Road Corner Rojas St., Central Business District, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Subic, Zambales, Philippines
Business Hours	8am-12am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(047) 252-2366
Other	Website

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Being students working for the experience, we were on a tight budget so we found it quite challenging to look for a place to eat in SM Manila every lunch. One place we frequented is Red Table Korean Fast Casual.

I dare say that Red Table is the best Korean restaurant in SM Manila since there are only three Korean restaurants there. The other two are Bonchon and Mr. Kimbob. We frequented Bonchon too along with Yoshinoya and Kanzhu Hand-Pulled Noodles. As much as we wanted to dine at Mr. Kimbob, which to be fair is not far below Red Table and prices are incredibly affordable, we always failed to garner a seat at the SM Food Court. It is always very crowded during lunch time. =(

Just as other fast food restaurants, they adopt a pay as you order system. Upon paying, you will be issued a number and your orders will be delivered at your table.

For a casual restaurant, they offer much space than expected. It also had an excellent modern minimalist interior with posh cushioned booths, yellow dangling lights, an open kitchen and a high ceiling that keeps it well-ventilated.

They also sell Korean ice cream.

Food

Ramyeon & Guksu

Original Ramyeon (99 php)

My typical order is the Original Ramyeon. It's a fulfilling bowl of spicy soup ramyeon with egg. It is served with kimchi.

♥ Seafood Guksu (150 php)

The Seafood Guksu is a very flavorful thin noodle in clear broth with seafood and nori. I really like the firmness of its thin noodles. It is also served with kimchi.

Bibimbap
Our all-time favorite is their Bibimbap. Not only is it the cheapest bibimbap I've ever encountered, it is also very customizable.

You can choose the toppings:

Bulgogi
Vegetable
Dubu (Tofu)
Chicken
Tuna

You can also choose the sauce:

Hot gochujang
Ssamjang
Sesame soy sauce
Gyeoja dwenjang

♥ Heated Stoneware Bowl: Bulgogi and Ssamjang Sauce (175 php)

♥ Heated Stoneware Bowl: Buglgoi and Ssamjang Sauce (175 php)

You can choose whether traditional style or heated stoneware. Obviously the latter is better for just an addition of 10 php. A set is served with kimchi and a bowl of soup.

Deopbap

Bulgogi Deopdap (180 php)

We also tried theBulgogi Deopdap which was delicious at first but then the sweetness gets too overwhelming. Other than that, I find the serving portion and beef quality of their bulgogi to be more than expected.

FREE Iced Tea

As if their pricing were not attractive enough, they even have a lunch time promo that offered free iced tea for every meal.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Red Table Korean Fast Casual is a must try when in SM Manila. I really feel that you're getting more than you're spending for. The service is excellent as the staffs are friendly and quick to assist.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Red Table Korean Fast Casual Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3 \| Menu 4 \| Menu 5 \| Menu 6 \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Red Table Korean Fast Casual SM Manila
Branches	SM Manila 4/F, SM City Manila, San Marcelino Street, Manila, Metro Manila RCBC Makati SM City San Lazaro
Business Hours	10am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	100-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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