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One random night, uncle invited us for dinner to one of his latest discoveries: Sky Deck View Barat The Bayleaf Hotel. He said he was invited over there for a business meeting and since the view is worth-sharing, he thought of treating us there.

Even though we are Manila residents, we just found out about The Bayleaf Hotel. Since Intramuros is small, we didn't have a hard time finding it. Parking slots are limited so we had to park outside The Bayleaf Hotel compound.

Going up the flight of stairs, we already got a glimpse of the view.

Uncle was right! The ambiance is indeed stunning.

The service is slow and it was difficult to call the attention of the servers but we didn't mind. We kept ourselves occupied with the view.

I dont think there's any place in Manila that can offer a beautiful sight of the city.

Food

Appetizers

♥ Quesong Puti Fondue (365 php)

For starters, we had the Quesong Puti Fondue. We loved the local white cheesesprinkled with salted fish flakes. It is a great dip for the crunchy garlic bread.

Fresh Salad

♥ Shrimp and Pomelo (390 php)

The Shrimp and Pomelo is an asian inspired salad with greens, Davao pomelo and green mango. It had a fish sauce-based dressing.

Main Course

Beef Tenderloin Fillet (750 php)

The Beef Tenderloin Fillet is so tender. This is definitely worth it!

♥ Seabass Nori (400 php)

The Seabass Nori is another hit among us.

Heritage (comes with rice)

Bayleaf Bagnet Classic (400 php)

My family is originally from Ilocos so our standard for bagnet and pinakbet is quite high. And, the Bayleaf Bagnet Classic passed with flying colors.

♥ Classic Beef Kare Kare (470 php)

The Classic Beef Kare Kare is so tasty. This will make you want to have more rice!

Beef Tenderloin "Bistek" (490 php)

The Beef Tenderloin "Bistek"is also good.

Pasta

Seafood (450 php)

The Seafood is good but it was robbed of the spotlight by the other dishes.

Desserts

"Our" Crepe Suzette (270 php)

Nothing special with the "Our" Crepe Suzette.

♥ Ensaymada Pudding (240 php)

The Ensaymada Pudding was highly recommended by our server.

♥ Ensaymada Pudding (240 php)

Indeed, the Ensaymada Pudding is a must try!

♥ The Chocolate Wall (300 php)

The Chocolate Wall is so beautifully plated. The chocolate mousse is rich. I found the caramel to be superfluous as it is already sweet enough.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The Manila City view makes the dining experience at Sky Deck View Bar totally worth it! The price is reasonable for such a unique rooftop experience. The food is pretty good too. Overall, I highly recommend this place. It made me appreciate Manila more.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Sky Deck View Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Appetizers \| Fresh Salads \| Heritage \| Pizza \| Sandwiches \| Dessert \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Sky Deck View Bar at The Bayleaf Hotel
Business Address	The Bayleaf, Muralla Street, Victoria Street, Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila
Business Hours	5pm-1am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	800-1,500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 318-5000
Other	Website

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Last month, I was invited by Kikkomanto a cooking class at 25 Mushrooms Kitchen.

I've been familiar with Kikkoman since childhood. But, I was amazed to find out that it originated in the 1700s in Noda City, Japan. With its long years of perfecting its brewing process, it's no wonder that it is now distributed to around 100 countries. Before we began our class, we blind tested Kikkoman Soy Sauce with a mystery soy sauce. We could see, smell and taste the superiority of Kikkoman and that's because of the quality ingredients that they use and the proper way of aging and fermenting the naturally brewed sauce.

California Rolls Recipe (Serving Size: 6 bite-sized piece)

California Rolls

My first encounter with Kikkoman is actually as a dip for sashimi so this is a nice coincidence.

Ingredients

2 cups sushi rice (1/3 cup/roll)
2 sheets nori (dried seaweed)
1 pc. ripe mango (slice into strips)
8 strips cucumber
4 pcs. kani
4 tbsp. Japanese mayonnaise
1/2 cup Tbsp. Ebiko -ika eggs (orange)

How to Make Sushi Rice

Procedure

Step 1: Roll the sushi rice into a ball.
Step 2: Peel a mango and cut it into strips
Step 3: Slice kani into 2 pieces lengthwise
Step 4: Cover a bamboo mat with plastic wrap.
Step 5: Put a sheet of dried seaweed on top of the mat.

Step 6: Spread sushi rice on top of the seaweed and press firmly.

Tips:

Have a bowl of clean water so you can dip your hands in when it gets too sticky.
If the rice is too thick, pull the excess rice out and don't try flatten it by pressing harder.

Step 9: Roll the bamboo mat forward, pressing the ingredients inside the cylinder-shaped sushi.
Step 10:Press firmly the bamboo mat with hands, the cylinder-shaped sushi.

Tip: Pay attention on how to hold the mat. It is the key to shaping your california roll right.

Final Step: Wet your knife and cut the sushi roll into 6 bite-size pieces.

Tsinoy Foodies California Roll Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★
Estimated Preparation Time	10 minutes
Estimated Cooking Time	N/A

Chicken Teriyaki Recipe (Serves 4-5 persons)

Ingredients

Chicken

1/2 kg Chicken thigh fillet
All-purpose flour

Marinade

1 Tbsp. Kikkoman Standard Grade Soy Sauce
1/4 grated ginger
2 Tbsp. Rice wine
1/2 Tbsp. Brown sugar

Sauce

4 Tbsp. Brown sugar
1/4 cup Kikkoman Teriyaki Marinade & Sauce with Roasted Garlic
1/4 Tbsp. Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
1 1/2 Tbsp. Hot water

How to Deboned Chicken Thigh (optional as you can buy prepared thigh fillets but in smaller portions)

Deboned Chicken Thigh Fillet

Cooking Procedure

Step 1: Combine marinade.
Step 2: Marinate chicken in the mixture overnight in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Drain meat.

Step 4: Sprinkle chicken with flour.
Step 5:In a pan, heat 1/4 cup of oil.

Step 6: Fry chicken until cooked on both sides.

Step 7: Pour in the sauce.

Step 8:Cook until sauce thickens.

Final Step: Chop into slices using up down movement so it doesn't tear the chicken meat.

Tsinoy Foodies Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★★
Estimated Preparation Time	Overnight
Estimated Cooking Time	15 minutes per batch

Gyudon Recipe

Ingredients

200 grams sukiyaki cut beef, rib eye or sirloin
1/2 cup thinly sliced leeks
3/4 cup thinly sliced onions
1 cup thinly sliced soaked dried shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup sake
3/4 cup Kikkoman teriyaki sauce
3/4 cup dashi (1 Tsp. hondashi + 1 cup water)
1/4tsp. sugar to taste (optional)
1 tsp. cornstarch dissolved in 1 tsp water
2 cups cooked Japanese rice
3 pcs. egg yolks (optional)
sliced nori (for garnish - optional)

Cooking Procedure

Step 1: In a skillet, add oil and saute beef.

Step 2: When beef is half cooked, add the sake, teriyaki sauce, leeks, onions and mushrooms.
Step 3: Simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add the dashi and cook for 2 more minutes. (sugar optional)
Step 5: Add a little cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
Step 6: Pour beef mixture to top steamed Japanese rice.
Final Step: Add egg york in the middle (optional)

Tsinoy Foodies Gyudon Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★★
Estimated Preparation Time	10 minutes
Estimated Cooking Time	10 minutes per batch

Japanese Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup Kikkoman soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Sake
1/4 cup Mirin
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup ground beef
1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped finely
3 pcs thinly sliced dried mushroom
4 pcs shredded kani stick
6 cups Japanese rice
2 pcs. eggs - lightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp chicken powder
1-2 tsp sugar (to taste)
1-2 tsp salt and pepper (to taste)

Cooking Procedure

Step 1: In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, mirin and sake. (Set aside)
Step 2: In a skillet, saute onion, ground beef cook till liquid had ran out.
Step 3: add green bell pepper, carrots and saute until carrots are cooked.
Step 4: Add mushrooms and cooked for 1 minute.
Step 5: Add shredded kani stick.
Step 6: In another deep skillet, reheat rice in medium heat.
Step 7: Add soy saucemixture that was previously set aside on the side of the rice.
Step 8: Add eggs, mix well until eggs and soy sauce mixture has been absorbed.
Step 9: Add beef mixture and mix well.
Final Step:Add chicken powder, sugar and salt and pepper.

Tsinoy Foodies Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★★
Estimated Preparation Time	15minutes
Estimated Cooking Time	10 minutes per batch

Bonus Recipe: Kohi Zeri / Coffee Jelly Recipe

Tsinoy Foodies Kohi Zeri / Coffee Jelly Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★
Estimated Preparation Time	5 minutes
Estimated Cooking Time	3 minutes per batch

Now you can have your home-cooked Japanese feast.

You can also win a Class at25 Mushrooms Kitchen (worth 1,500 php) by uploading your cooked recipes using kikkoman add the hashtag #cookedwithkikkoman and then follow and tag @tsinoyfoodies.

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If you ask the locals ofPampanga where the best barbecue is, everyone will point you to Jun Jun's Bibingka and Barbecue Restaurant.

According to the menu, Jun Jun's began as a small barbecue stand along the railroad tracks in Dolores, San Fernando Pampanga. Now, it has several branches. Seeing that it even has a playground hinted mee that it is a family friendly place.

There are air-conditioners in the dining area. But, during our visit only fans were working. We didn't mind though. Being spacious, the ventilation is good. For the price, we even didn't mind guarding our food from the flies.

All-Time Favorites

♥ Chicken BBQ (70 php) and♥ Pork BBQ (65 php)

We had the impression that the Chicken BBQ and Pork BBQwould have the same marinade. But, upon trying both, we could tell they are slightly different. Both blends are trully and uniquely delicious. Between the two, we prefer the Chicken BBQ. Based on portions, it is also more bang for the buck in terms of portions. There's a bottled barbecue sauce which is sweetly delicious and perfect for their bbqs.

Soup

♥ Lomi (120 php)

The Lomi is the pleasant surrpise for us at Jun Jun's. Sure, we expected the BBQ to be great but the Lomi was something we didn't expect. Having tried a lot of lomi in our lifetime especially the ones from Binondo and yet, one of the best and most affordable lomi we've tried is just right here at Jun Jun's.

Rice

Fried Rice (20 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If you're in Pampanga don't miss out on Jun Jun's. The price is so affordable so there's no way you'll regret it even if you don't like it.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Jun Jun's Bibingka and Barbecue Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Party Packages \| Beverages \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Jun Jun's Bibingka and Barbecue Restaurant
Branches	Dolores Homesite MacArthur Highway, San Fernando Pampanga (045) 961-3415 Fil-Am Friendship Highway Brgy. Anunas, San Fernando Pampanga (045) 625-6556 Jasa Road San Matias, Guagua Pampanga (045) 458-0562
Business Hours	Weekday: 10:30am-10:30pm Weekend: 10:30am-11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	50-200
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other

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We had a jam-packed itinerary during our Puerto Princesa Palawan trip. As we've researched, Baker's Hill is a popular recommendation as a tourist stop.

There were many pictorial spots in the area before reaching the actual bakeshop.

I initially thought these were real food. But, these are just for display. =(

Taiwanese Bread (10 php)

I could tell from the products that their pastries were had Taiwanese or Chinese influence.

Hopia Monggo (45 php)

We tried the Taiwanese Bread and Hopia Monggoas they were highly recommended by reviewers. Since we were short of time, these was already our lunch. We did not enjoy this despite our grumbling hungry tummies. Although this may be the best in Puerto Princesa Palawanbut this is far below the standards of Chinese Hopia sold in Binondo we've grown to eat.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Baker's Hill has really nice attractions. Pastries are just okay.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Baker's Hill Menu
Ambiance	★★★	N/A
Taste	★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Baker's Hill
Business Address	Mitra Road Sta Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines
Business Hours	7am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	10-300
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(048) 433-0172
Other

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During an overnight staycation in Tagaytay City, my companions brought me to Don Juan Tamad Restaurant.

It was located at the corner of Aguinaldo Highway and Magallanes Drive. Although it is a corner lot, it's front is covered by signages and tarpaulin so you'll hardly notice that it's there. You can enter either from this side...

or this side which is more convenient coming from the parking area.

I was amazed at how beautiful and huge it is in the inside. It's like a secret club or haven. Given the natural chilly weather of Tagaytay plus this set up,your dining experience will surely be relaxing. That's what Don Juan Tamad is all about... enjoying a chilly lazy night... a slow-life which you can rarely have when you're in the busy city.

It's has private rooms, bars and hut or kubo style dining set up. There were a lot of foreigners from asians such as Korean to westerners. At late hours, there are live bands. Diners can also volunteer to sing with the band as back out.

Food

Exotic Foods & Pica Pica

♥ Kalderetang Kambing (330 php)

The dishes here are interesting especially the exotic ones. The Kalderetang Kambing is goat stew. It is a bit sweetened. The meat was tender enough.

Tapang Kabayo (310 php)

The Fried Mountain Range Horse Meat is peppery and a bit tough to chew. After a while, I got the hang of it.

♥ Adobong Baboy Damo (355 php)

I liked the Adobong Baboy Damo the most. My only dislike would be that it had so many bones that there are smaller portions of meat left.

Quick-Serve Best-Seller List

♥ Beef Bulalo M (340 php)

The Beef Bulalo is served warm so it was really comforting to drink at such chilly night. It was very tasty too! Sarap!

♥ Don Juan Beef Pares Beef Soup Special (115 php)

The Don Juan Beef Pares Beef Soup Special is one of the most flavorful and chunky pares I've encountered. So good!

♥ Crispy Fried Tawilis (140 php/8 pcs.)

I'm not very picky with the establishment when it comes to Crispy Fried Tawilis. All restaurants here in Tagaytay seem to know the technique of cooking it right. I've tried buying fresh tawilis in Fisher Mall and I always end up frying an uncrispy one. =(

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Don Juan Tamad offers one of the most relaxing places to dine in Tagaytay. I really love the native kubo non-intimidating and fun atmosphere. The food is also delicious! It's also convenient that it's open 24/7 so it's also a great breakfast place. But for me, best time to go is at night because of the enchanting lights and fun entertainment.

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

Don Juan Tamad Restaurant
Business Address	No. 1 Magallanes Drive, Aguinaldo Highway corner Magallanes Drive, Maharlika East, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines
Business Hours	24 hours
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	150-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(046)483-BEER
Other	Website

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My trip to Davao City was gastronomical. Our finale meal at Cafe Uno with their Crab and Steak Buffetwas awesome! This would be one of the advantages of staying at Waterfront Insural Hotel Davao.

Bread Station

Salad Station

Appetizers

Make Your Own Laksa

My Laksa

Unlimited Crab and Steak Buffet

♥ Crabs

In addition to their usual lunch selections, there's an unlimited crab and steak just for that month.

♥Steak

The steak is so tender and juicy.

The quality of the crab and steak is superb so we really stuffed ourselves with them.

Four Steak Sauce Options

Cakes

Filipino Desserts

Fresh Fruits

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
For only 699 php, Cafe Uno's lunch buffet is money well spent. Our dining experience there is definitely one for the books.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Cafe Uno Price
Ambiance	★★★	Lunch Buffet - 699 php nett
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Cafe Uno Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao
Business Address	Lanang Davao City Davao Del Sur, Philippines
Business Hours	Lunch: 11am-2pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	699 php
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(6382) 233-2881
Other	Email: wihd@waterfronthotels.net \|Website

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On a weekday lunch time, the chances of being able to search for an empty seat at the SM Manila's Food Court is like winning the lottery. I attempted to eat there once but since it was futile, I ended up in neighboring restaurant Inasal Chicken Bacolod with lots of empty tables to spare.

This is my first time to try this brand.

Ambiance is downright simplistic.

Inasal Barbeque

Petso (109 php)

The Petso portion is okay. The flavor is too bland for me.

Sizzling Platter

Pork Sisig (158 php)

The Pork Sisig serving is not enough for me. =(

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Inasal Chicken Bacolod is budget friendly but food quality and portion will hardly satisfy your tastebuds or your tummy.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Inasal Chicken Bacolod Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★
Service	★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Inasal Chicken Bacolod SM Manila
Business Address	Lower GroundSM City Manila, Natividad Lopez St. Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (Mall Hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	N/A
Budget/Person	50-100
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	N/A
Other

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The family has never tried going out for Banh Mi before so I really insisted on includingBanh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich Eatery among our Pampanga City food stops.

Parking slot is limited to around three vehicles. But, you can park along the street.

The interior is simple butit had an interesting appeal to it.

You can sense it is casual but very clean.

On top of each table are these two sauces.

Rolls

♥ Fresh Spring Rolls (120 php)

For starters, we had the Fresh Spring Rolls. These are really good! I'm convinced that this is one of the best we've had.

Bahn Mi Saigon

♥ BBQ Pork (130 php)

The family is generally not a fan of submarine sandwiches but they really like the BBQ Pork. The buns were soft and light. The meat is flavorful enough to bring life to the sandwich.

♥ Chicken (120 php)

We also loved the Chicken. The key factor is the chicken meat which is so soft and moist.

Specialties

Ca Phe Sua Da (85 php) and Milk Tea (85 php)

We had high expectations for the Ca Phe Sua Da which is the Vietnamese coffee. But, it turned out to be too sweet for our preference. We even liked the Milk Tea more which is also sweet.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The family still isn't into Banh Mi but Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich Eatery was a pleasant first experience for us.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich Eatery Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Banh Mi Vietnamese Sandwich Eatery
Business Address	1 Jesus St. Pulung Bulu Angeles City, Pampanga
Business Hours	3pm-4am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	100-300
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(045) 436-2296
Other

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With so many expensive restaurantsinBonifacio Global City, it's difficult to find a budget-friendly place to dine in for a casual workday breakfast, lunch, dinner or spontaneous hang out after-work. If you're still searching for such an establishment, I'll share with you my recent discovery: Mozu Cafe and Bar.

Mozu Cafe and Bar is located at the corner of 31st Street and 2nd Avenue in Bonifacio Global City with a non-intimidating signage. The dining space at the first floor is limited. There's a chiller full of cakes.

The second floor offers more seating. Being a bar, they offer affordable alcoholic beverages. This is a great non-crowded place to drink and chill.

House Specialties

♥ Lechon Laing (220 php)

Since I was craving for laing. I had the Lechon Laing. This is a crispy-fried pork belly with coconut laing. It also comes with lechon sauce. It is a nice combination of crispy, fatty and tender which is why I enjoy it!

Cakes

♥ Chocolate Cheesecake (125 php)

Mozu is also popular (by word of mouth) because of their delicious and affordable cakes. The Chocolate Cheesecake is so good!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If you're looking for a budget-friendly place for meals and cakes, I present to you Mozu Cafe and Bar. Save space for dessert because their cakes are a must-try!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Mozu Cafe and Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Not Available
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Mozu Cafe and Bar
Business Address	GF, Sapphire Residence Tower, 31st Street Cor. 2nd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Business Hours	7am-2am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 519-1704
Other

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant is a Japanese Yakiniku concept that began in the Japan in 1996 and has now over 650 stores world wide.

The interiors were really nice and inviting.

After ordering, they prepared the charcoal grill.

Food

Salad

♥ Tofu and Avocado Salad (395 php)

The Tofu and Avocado Salad is one of the best Japanese-inspired salad we've tried. The avocado cubes and creamy sesame dressing is wonderful.

Horenso Salad (285 php)

The Horenso Salad is good because we loved the crunchy garlic flakes.

Sweet Sauce and Saltand Spicy Sauce

Of course, the highlight of our dinner is the Yakiniku. They have two dipping sauces for the Yakiniku.

Vegetables

♥ Shitake Mushroom (225 php)

Selected Beef by Gyu-Kaku

♥ Harami (USA) Tare L (395 php)

For the Harami, we could choose between 4 blends: Tare, Shio, Miso and Spicy. We opted for the Tare which delivered a sweet and salty flavor. It is a soy marinade with ginger, miso, fruit juice garlic and sesame oil.

♥ Harami (USA) Miso L (395 php)

Since the serving portion is small, we also ordered another Harami in Miso. It was a red sweetened miso and soy bean paste.

Chicken

Chicken Thigh Fillet Tare L (175 php)

Chicken Thigh Fillet Shio L (175 php)

We also had the Chicken Thigh Fillet in Tare and Shio. I guess we loved the Tare because we liked it even with chicken meat. The Shio is a slightly sweetened white soy sauce with salted sake, garlic and ginger. I think it's good if the meat is special.

Seafood

♥ Norweigan Salmon Foil (295 php)

The best among our order is the Norweigan Salmon Foil. We ordered 2 of these!

Noodles

♥ Ishiyaki Udon (Chicken) (295 php)

The Ishiyaki Udon (Chicken) is delicious. It was exploding with tasty goodness and the texture of the noodles is chewy.

Desserts

♥ Milk Pudding(145 php)

For dessert, we had the Milk Pudding. It is an interesting creamy dessert. We love it!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Our Gyu-KakuYakiniku experience is good. The quality of the meats and other ingredients is superb. We also liked their sauce blends. The only drawback is the price and small serving portions.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Appetizers \| Appetizers 2 \| Vegetables \| Warai Set \| Wagyu Beef \| Wagyu Beef 2 \| Beef \| Beef 2 \| Meat \| Seafood \| Rice \| Rice 2 \| Noodles \| Soup \| Desserts \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant
Business Address	2F East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	600-2,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 631-7243
Other	Website

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Marcia Adam's is one of my aunt's favorite places and because she super adored every visit, we were convinced to visit it too.

I've read in blogs that we should reserve ahead because they have limited dining space so we did.

To our surprise, the place was huge and there were different types of dining areas.

Since we had a reservation, we were ushered to our allocated table passing by the lush green garden.

and other dining areas.

I can see why my aunt loved it here. Everything is artsy from the structureseven to the littlest details like the utensils.

Dining here felt like your in the comforts of your own home but with the refreshing atmosphere of your dream garden.

It was a cool drizzling day but being in Marcia Adam's Tuscany made us feel like we were bask in bright sunshine and embraced by the colors of spring flowers.

It's amazing how so many different things chime in as one. The food takes a while to be served but we didn't mind as we found the place enchanting and we took it a chance to have a fun bonding time.

Food

Complimentary Bread

Having travelled all the way there, we appreciated the Complimentary Bread as soon as it landed on our well-decorated table.

Salads(additional 75 php to substitute the included appetizer)

♥ Provolone Melon and Arugula Salad (325 php)

The Provolone Melon and Arugula Salad was served in a beautiful form of a flower. It has some proscuitto, provolone cheese, arugula and melon balls. It was sprinkled with a sweet and tangy raspbery vinaigrettte.

Appetizers

Soup of the Day (Bacon and Potato)

For such a cold weather, the Bacon and Potatogave us a pleasing warmth from our mouths to our bellies.

Amalfi Prawns

The Amalfi Prawns are rather small fried and bread prawns with subtle marinade of salt, pepper, olive oil and parsley. Perhaps, I was too famished as it only took me a few seconds to pop these onto my mouth and they were gone.

Main Course (Minimum of 700 php per person and comes with the appetizer and dessert

Kebabs

♥ Beef Tenderloin and Bacon Kebabs (875 php)

The Beef Tenderloin and Bacon Kebabs was one of the best dishes that we tried. The beef tenderloin was so savory and succulent. The only draw back was that we were almost finished before this dish was served.

Fish Souvalaki (700 php)

The Fish Souvalaki for that day was tanigue. It was somewhat dry so we regretted not ordering a more meaty option instead.

♥ Grilled Aromatic Pork (700 php)

The Grilled Aromatic Pork is a must try! I can't really pinpoint their blend of herbs and spices but it was definitely good!

Italian Pork Chop (795 php)

The Italian Pork Chop was something new for us as well. It was not the usually sweet marinade that we are used to. It was lightly seasoned.

Stews and Casserole

♥ Spanish Bean Stew (700 php)

Prior to this, the only bean stew I've tried is the canned Hunt's Pork and Beans. Since the price disparity is huge, the taste is also that much of a difference. I loved the Spanish Bean Stew! ButI think I'll settle for the canned version for most daysdue to affordability.

♥ Spanish Chicken Casserole (755 php)

The Spanish Chicken Casserole was another dish that gained most approval. It's so good, it will make you eat more rice!

Pasta

♥ Ai Funghi (765 php)

The Ai Funghi was simple but the freshness of the mushrooms gave it a big boost.

Bolognese (765 php)

I liked that the Bolognese was tangy rather than sweet but other than that, it didn't have much leverage compared to the other dishes.

Desserts

♥ Panna Cotta with Lemon Sauce

The Panna Cotta with Lemon Sauce is a great way to end the meal. It's citrus flavors will cleanse and refresh your palate.

Strawberry Yoghurt Ice Cream with Berry Compote

The Strawberry Yoghurt Ice Cream with Berry Compote brings a mellow tangy berry flavor that will reset your tongue into clean cool slate.

Banana Split with Chocolate Ice Cream

The Banana Split with Chocolate Ice Cream is my least favorite dessert. THe fried banana slices and chocolate were too heavy for a finale.

♥ Lemon Cheesecake (add 75 php to main course)

The best choice but comes with additional price is the Lemon Cheesecake.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Marcia Adam's Tuscany offers a unique atmosphere paired with their unique quality menu selections. Other than being expensive and far from the city, I don't see any drawbacks that would hinder you from dining here. I highly suggest it for dates and all types of intimate occasions. And, they change their menu every season so more reason to go back again.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Marcia Adam's Sample Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Marcia Adam's
Business Address	J.P. Rizal Street Alfonso Cavite, Philippines (border of Tagaytay and Alfonso - close to Residence Inn Zoo and only 150m from Aguinaldo Highway)
Business Hours	10am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	800-1,200
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0917) 801-1456
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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I have to admit, I have not tried KPub BBQbefore this because I was saving it for more special occasions.

Of course, as you know KPub is a grand Korean BBQ place.

Each table has a grill. They have a stage where bands play at some nights. And, there are HD LCD screens that allows you to watch from wherever you are seated.

To my surprise, this amazing korean pub offersirresistibly sweet weekday lunch deals that is available on all KPub BBQ Branches.

Free Bibimbap Lunch Bowl When You Order One Dish Promo

It's best to come in groups like we did because the serving size is huge and there's a lot of dishes to choose from. I was able to try 5 out of 6 dishes and they were all so good and sulit!

♥ Sundubu Jjigae (299 php)

Each dish not only comes with a big bowl of bibimbap. It also comes with 3 kind of side dish. So this is a complete and fulfilling bibimbap lunch set. Since I like it spicy, I ordered theSundubu Jjigaeor spicy tofu. I highly recommend this for both spicy and tofu lovers.

Dak Bulgogi (299 php)

The Dak Bulgogi is a sweet soy garlic marinated chicken.

Godunguh Gui (349 php)

The Godunguh Gui isfried korean mackarel.

So Bulgogi (299 php)

Perhaps, one of the most popular Korean dishes is the So Bulgogi or sweet soy garlic marinated beef.

♥ Jeyouk Bokkum (299 php)

My favorite among all the options is theJeyouk Bokkum which is spicy pork with a hint of roasted sesame and mild sweetness.

KPub BBQ
Branches	BGC The Fort Strip, 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Metro Manila (02) 847-1961 Trinoma Garden Wing Area, 3rd Floor, Trinoma Mall, North Triangle, Quezon City, Metro Manila (02) 910-8858 Cebu 2nd Floor, The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu Business Park (032) 410-7590
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Other	Website

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During our Honda Bay Island Hopping in Puerto Princesa Palawan, the sun and snorkeling activities got us so hungry so we just had to make a food stop at Isla Pandan Resto & Bar.

The set up feels so tropical right?

Food

Meals

♥ Chicken Barbecue (180 php)

Although they had a lot of items on the menu, we really didn't have any choice because only the Chicken Barbecue was available. I wonder if we were just to hungry. But, we really enjoyed this!

Grilled Fish (180 php)

Luckily, someone backed out on this order of Grilled Fish so I got it instead. The fish itself didn't have any seasoning so you have to pour some sauce in.

Snacks

Turon (15 php)

The Turon is still hot so we ordered some too.

♥ Turon (15 php)

Compared to the meals, we felt that the Turon was more reasonably priced.

♥ Halo-Halo (75 php)

After being exposed to the strong sunlight. We greatly appreciate the Halo-Halo compared to other circumstances we've had one.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If ever we'll do the Honda Bay Island Hopping, we'll probably skip the meals atIsla Pandan Resto & Bar. It's more economical to just purchase and pack some meals. But, a snack stop would be cool.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Isla Pandan Resto & Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Grilled Squid - 180 php Grilled Pork - 180 php Chicken Barbecue - 180 php Grilled Fish - 180 php Banana Bread - 75 php Turon -15 php Halo-Halo - 75 php
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Isla Pandan Resto & Bar
Business Address	Isla Pandan Puerto Princesa, Palawan Philippines
Business Hours	7am-6pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	80-250
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	N/A
Other

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It was a holiday break and I would personally love to enjoy a relaxing day at home. But... that's not what happened because my mom spontaneously informed us that we are going to Tagaytayin search for the best bulalo. No, we're not trying all the bulalo places in Tagaytay in a day. We just take our time and try one bulalo place in every visit. On our way to Tagaytay, the siblings and I googled for the best bulalo place in Tagaytay and there seems to be many mentions on Mer-Ben Tapsilogan.

Because of the term tapsilogan, we were looking for a low-key small-scale canteen like place just like thehumble taposilgans in Manila. But lo and behold, Mer-Ben Tapsilogan seems to be a huge enterprise. There's a big space for parking lot. There are lots of dried tawilis vendors. We actually bought some 3 for 100 php packs. We were told by the vendor "Madali lang lutuin yan maam. Tabangyan walang alat basta lagyan lang ng itlog at flour" (That's easy to cook maam. That's not salted so just put egg and flour). When we cooked it, we were surprised that it was saltier than dried tuyo so we gave it away. Anyway, back to Mer-Ben... There's another restaurant beside this but with no parking space and it's also Mer-ben.

There's also a souvenir shop.

There are a lot of huts from small to big where you can dine. If you decide to eat in the huts, you can be serenaded by the these guys.

We opted to go inside.

We passed by their food display.

This is where we settled in.

It has a good view as you can see the lake at the distance.

We would see the huts from there. And being higher and open-air, it was so cold!

Food

Specialties

Extra Special Bulalo M (360 php)

Number 1 on our agenda list is to order the Extra Special Bulalo. We ate this fast without a moment to spare because it got cold pretty fast. We loved the tenderness and portion of the meat. But, the family was not satisfied with the flavor of the broth.

Fried

♥ Crispy Tawilis (160 php)

We also ordered Crispy Tawilis. Surprisingly, the family enjoyed this more than the bulalo. We ordered another of this.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Sad to say, the best bulalo is not here in Mer-Ben Tapsilogan. Being on the upper floor, we also found it difficult to call the staffs attention. I'd only recommend this place if you're all for the ambiance or no place is open yet because this is open 24 hours.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Mer-Ben Tapsilogan Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Mer-Ben Tapsilogan
Business Address	Aguinaldo Highway, Tagaytay City
Business Hours	24 hours
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	100-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(046) 483-0768
Other

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If there's one place which was highly recommended everywhere (in publications, online blogs, online reviews sites, tv shows) to have Authentic Kapampangan Cuisine, it would be Everybody's Cafe.

Thus, we squeezed it into out itinerary.

We arrived there around 9 pm and we were practically the only customers of this popular place.

It looks like a carinderia (even with flies). Just with a better table set up since there is a table cloth.

The dishes are displayed like in a carinderia or turo-turo style canteen.

They have no menu and the set-up was like this so we had the impression that the food would be affordable. We ordered the ♥ Morcon (360 php) for take out. I think that is the their most impressive dish.

Unlike me, it is the family's first time to try the Kapampanganexotic dishes.

Food

Camaro (Mole Cricket) (220 php)

I was really excited to let the family try the Camaro. I've had a pleasant experience with the camaro by Ikabud, Bistro Remedios and during the Marquee Mall's Big Bite! Unfortunate, this one is not as good. =( I felt bad that the family had to try this not-so-crispy, bland and greasy version at such an expensive price too!

Kalderetang Kambing (300 php)

The Kalderetang Kambing is delicious with a little spiciness to it. It was tender enough but the serving was small and had lots of bones so felt that the pricing is not justified.

Betute

I forgot how much the Betute was but I'm pretty sure it was also every expensive as it was priced per piece. Compared to the Camaro, this is much better. But, I still didn't like it's oiliness. I suggest you try Cely's Carinderia and Abe's instead.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Out of all the place we dined at in Pampanga, this is the most expensive and disappointing one. Trying Everybody's Cafe was a huge mistake!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Everybody's Cafe
Ambiance	★★	N/A
Taste	★★
Service	★★
Price	★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Everybody's Cafe
Branches	San Fernando Del Pilar, McArthur Highway, San Fernando City (045) 860-1121 Angeles Branch(infront of Nepo mall) Santo Rosario Street, Corner Teresa Street, Angeles City (045) 887-0361
Business Hours	10am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	300-1,500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Every time we pass by Dagupan on our way to our family's home town in Ilocos Sur, we would often dine at Matutina's. Mom hasn't gone back home for a very long time so she hasn't tried it there. To our surprise, we saw Matutina's Gerry's Seafoodsalong Mc Arthur Hi-way.

I told the family to make a quick stop so mom can try it.

While waiting for our order, mom shopped for pasalubong. We bought bottled Bonuan Bangus in oil,fish sauce, Wow Bawang and even Rellenong Bonuan Bangus.

Food

Complimentary Pastillas Coconut

We were also given 1 Complimentary Pastillas Coconut each.

Complimentary Pastillas Coconut

It was delicious so we bought many of this to bring home to Manila as pasalubong. If I recall correctly, it was sold at 3 packs for 100 php.

Sinigang

♥ Sinigang na Salmon Head (180 php)

The Sinigang na Salmon Head is a very hearty choice. Everyone loved this!

Seafood Specials

♥ Boneless Bangus Prito (165 php)

A visit to Matutina's is never complete without an order of their Boneless Bangus Prito.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mom and the rest of the gang was very pleased with our stop at Matutina's. This is indeed one of the best places to enjoy seafood coked in a homey and hearty Filipino way.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Matutina's Gerry's Seafoods Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Matutina's Gerry's Seafoods
Branches	San Fernando, Pampanga Km 71 Mc Arthur Hi-Way, Brgy. San Isidro, San Fernando, Pampanga Nancayasan, Urdaneta, Pangasinan Tondalingan, Dagupan, Pangasinan San Sebastian, Tarlac City
Business Hours	10am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	150-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 501-0000
Other

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A few weeks ago, I was invited to the grand opening of Pezzo Pizzain our neighboring mall: Robinson's Place Manila.

Due to the tremendous summer heat, I've been wallowing at home. And, something as fun and tempting as Pezzo Pizzawas exactly what I needed to get me up and excited.

Pezzo Pizzaoriginated in in November 2012 in Ion Orchard, Singapore and has quickly expanded to other Asian countries such as Malaysia, China, Myanmar, Brunei,Indonesia and now it's here in the Philippines. As you can see from it's pizza tray, they sell pizza by the slice. And, their pricing scheme is for 1, 3 and 6 (whole) slices. The one in Robinson's Place Manila is just a take out counter but they will be opening 4 more branches within this year and some of those will have a dine in.

They make use of imported ingredients. They freshly pan-bake their pizzas so the fragrance is really tempting for passebys. Did I mention that their pizzas are thick but pillow-soft?

Each Pezzo Pizza is filled with toppings. And, their blend is distinguishable from other brands.

They only have 1 size for their whole pizza and that is a standard of 14inch. Their pizza selection is divided into two series: Carnival and Gala which only matter if you order 1 slice because the pricing is different. The Carnival series is slightly cheaper. But if you order, 3 and 6 slices the prices are the same for both series.

During the opening we got to try some of their offerings! Although I wanted to try them all, I just couldn't because their pizza slices are thick, big and topping-filled. Luckily, I won myself a whole pizza by spinning the wheel.

Carnival Series

Cheesy Cheese (89 php)

The Cheesy Cheese is like a five-cheese pizza with Mozzarella, Cheddar, Edam, Parmesan and Feta Cheese.

Hola Hawaiian (89 php)

The Hola Hawaiian is topped with Turkey Ham, Bacon, Sweet Pineapples topped with Cheddar & Mozzarella Cheese.

Very Veggie (89 php)

I really liked the Very Veggie with Onions, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Sweet Pineapples & Diced Tomatoes. It delivered a sweet and zesty combination with a light and refreshing tone.

Big Daddy (89 php)

Meat lovers will definitely fall in love with the Big Daddy with Minced Beef, Turkey Ham, Italian Sausages, Four Cheese...

Big Daddy (89 php)

with a dash of sweet and peppery BBQ Sauce.

Gala Series

Chicken Delight (110 php)

The Chicken Delight has Breast of Chicken strips, Onions, Mushrooms & Turkey Bacon

Fisherman’s Favourite (110 php)

What really caught my attention was the Fisherman’s Favourite with Tuna Chunks, Shrimps, Spinach, Onions, Red Pepper, Tomatoes, Oregano & Basil topped with Mozzarella Cheese. I failed to try this so I'll definitely order this next!

Meat Munchers (110 php)

The Meat Munchers is a heavy meal by itself with Ground Beef, Beef Salami, Beef Pepperoni, Turkey Ham, Beef Bacon and Italian Sausages.

Mexican Mania (110 php)

Being a spicy lover, I really liked the Mexican Mania with Minced Beef, Red Onion, Tomatoes, Jalapenos, Herbs, Mozzarella Cheese topped with Chili Sauce.

Supremo (110 php)

The Supremo is another one from the Gala Series that I'd recommend. It has Turkey Ham, Beef Salami, Beef Pepperoni, Onions, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Black Olives & Turkey Bacon

Limited Edition

Chicken Satay

Every different country has a limited edition for a certain period of time. We got to try the Chicken Satay which is really amazing! The sweet peanuty sauce complements the chicken satay as well as the cheese well.

Compared to their Asian branches, I noticed that the pricing here in the Philippines is way cheaper so let's take advantage! I can't wait to try more of their offerings. I hope they bring some of their interesting flavors like Sambal Ikan Bilis, Chicken Rendang andSinga Laksa here too. If you want to try more of their variants, getthe 6 flavors in a pan.

Tip (Opening Promo):Plus 50% off on your next whole pizza until May 15, 2016.

Pezzo Pizza Robinson's Place Manila
Business Address	Adriatico Wing, Robinson Place Manila, (frontingRobinson's supermarket) Pedro Gil St. Cor. Adriatico St, Ermita, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	89-550
Free WiFi	No
Contact	N/A
Other	Website \|Facebook Fan Page

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Last year, the family lined during the opening hype of Ippudo Ramen at the Mega Fashion Hallat SM Megamall. We were quite satisfied with the experience so when they opened at our neighboring mall (Robinsons Place Manila), we revisited it again.

As expected, the crowd in Robinson's Place Manila is not as much as in SM Megamall.

The interiors are less grand here too. But, it is more spacious.

While waiting for our order, we were served a complimentary hot tea.

Food

Ramen

♥ Shiromaru Motoaji (375 php)

Ippudo only has a handful of ramen selections which makes deciding on what to order easy. For me the best is the Shiromaru Motoaji and I'd order it again on my next visit.

♥ Shiromaru Special (480 php)

For guys like my brother, he prefers the Shiromaru Special. It has an extra chashu, egg and nori sheets.

Karaka-Men (390 php)

If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can opt for the Karaka-Men which is their Hakata-style ramen with their special pork dashi broth plus special spicy minced meat, miso paste and garlic oil.

Gyoza & Buns

♥ Ippudo Pork Bun (100 php)

The Ippudo Pork Bun is the best-seller in their New York branch. I've read in some blogs thatthis Philippine version is fattier. Well, no complaints here because we love this as much as their ramen. We always order this and 1 or 2 for each too.

Ala Carte

Curry Cheese Harumaki (190 php)

The Curry Cheese Harumaki is worth a try but not as great as the others.

Drink

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Miso-Ten
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Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Wrong Ramen

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Everyone craves for ramen once in awhile. We're glad that Ippudo Ramen is now very accessible to us when we do.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ippudo Ramen Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Salads \| Rice \| Gyoza & Buns \| Shiromaru Aji \| Karaka-Men \| Akamaru Aji \| Ramen Toppings \| Ala Carte \| Spicy Black \| Dessert \| Drinks \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ippudo Ramen
Branches	3F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Ortigas, Pasig City, Metro Manila (02) 470-1837 Midtown Wing, Robinson Place Manila, Pedro Gil St. Cor. Adriatico St, Ermita, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	5%
Budget/Person	350-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Website

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As expected, the crowd in Robinson's Place Manila is not as much as in SM Megamall. The interiors are less grand here too. But, it is more spacious.

While waiting for our order, we were served a complimentary hot tea.

Food

Ramen

♥ Shiromaru Motoaji (375 php)

Ippudo only has a handful of ramen selections which makes deciding on what to order easy. For me the best is the Shiromaru Motoaji and I'd order it again on my next visit.

♥ Shiromaru Special (480 php)

For guys like my brother, he prefers the Shiromaru Special. It has an extra chashu, egg and nori sheets.

Karaka-Men (390 php)

♥ Ippudo Pork Bun (100 php)

The Ippudo Pork Bun is the best-seller in their New York branch. I've read in some blogs that this Philippine version is fattier. Well, no complaints here because we love this as much as their ramen. We always order this and 1 or 2 for each too.

Ala Carte

Curry Cheese Harumaki (190 php)

The Curry Cheese Harumaki is worth a try but not as great as the others.

Drinks

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Everyone craves for ramen once in awhile. We're glad that Ippudo Ramen is now very accessible to us when we do.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ippudo Ramen Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Salads \| Rice \| Gyoza & Buns \| Shiromaru Aji \| Karaka-Men \| Akamaru Aji \| Ramen Toppings \| Ala Carte \| Spicy Black \| Dessert \| Drinks \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ippudo Ramen
Branches	3F Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall Ortigas, Pasig City, Metro Manila (02) 470-1837 Midtown Wing, Robinson Place Manila, Pedro Gil St. Cor. Adriatico St, Ermita, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	5%
Budget/Person	350-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Website

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After dining at Jun Jun's Bibingka and Barbecue, we were about to ride the car where we noticedA La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe just beside it.

I thought was just kidding when she asked if we wanted to try it. But, when everyone said "Go! Go! Let's go!", we really headed our way over toA La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe.

It was a cozy cafe and diner in one. The green and white motif is very appealing to the eyes.

Noticing the cake chiller by the end of the room, I quickly walked there to check it out.

Food
They have a full-blown menu but since we just had our lunch, we just focused on their cakes.

Cakes

♥ Blueberry Cheesecake (102 php)

The Blueberry Cheesecake is so good! It has a nice light yet rich and creamy texture. The tone of sweetness is just right.

♥ Sinful Chocolate Cake (132 php)

The Sinful Chocolate Cake was highly recommended by our server. He said, this is a must try for all their customers. It is partially iced so we can't take it home. My mom is not fond of chocolate cakes and yet she just couldn't resist this! This is definitely one-of-a-kind and a must try in ones lifetime.

♥ Sinful Chocolate Cake (132 php)

We loved it so much! Even the chocolate on the side was appreciated.

♥ Ube Macapuno with Walnut Cake (102 php)

I love Ube Cakes. If you love them just like I do, make sure you try the Ube Macapuno with Walnut Cake. It has a generous portion of macapuno and walnut bits which greatly complements the rich ube chiffon and icing.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe is a must-try for their cakes. When we were there, we noticed that many came in to take out a box of cake. The only negative feedback I can give is on their service. We came all the way from Manila with a lot planned for our Pampanga Food Trip so we were really turned off by the bad service and long waiting time (more than 30 minutes) just for our cakes to be served.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Starters \| Salad \| Sandwiches \| Burgers \| Steaks \| Beef \| Pork \| Cakes \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

A La Creme Cake Shop and Cafe
Branches	Angeles Alcon Bldg. MacArthur Hi-Way Angeles City (045) 322-3232 San Fernando CTH Building Dolores MacArthur Hi-Way San Fernando City (045) 435-18856 Angeles Nepo Center Cluster III-B, Quad Nepo Plaridel St. Angeles City (045) 322-5588
Business Hours	10:30am-10pm
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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Mexican Mania (110 php)

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Ippudo Ramen: Ramen and Pork Buns (Robinsons Place Manila)

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