Tsinoy Foodies

Last Christmas, the family lined up to try Casa Verde. (You can tell by now that they love lines!) Good thing there's Cotton On there at Up Town Center were we killed some waiting time.

They have tables outside only on one side. They could utilize the space by adding some more on the other.

Their ambiance is a cabin style American diner. It has a cozy soft lighting with wooden vibe.

Food

Casa Verde Favorites

Brian's Ribs (250 php)

The Brian's Ribs is so tender that it almost falls of the bone. The sauce is tasty too. For the price, it's a fulfilling portion.

The Mighty Ton (888 php)

Woah! We were very much surprised with 12-inch The Mighty Ton burger with 1 kilo pure USDA tenderloin beef patty and more! Check out how meaty it is! It comes with fries on the side. You can choose the flavor of your fries: barbecue, cheese and sour cream.

The Mighty Ton (888 php)

The burger is complete with the works! It has cheese, tomatoes, lettuce,sauteed onion, 125 grams of bacon and button mushrooms. The bun is soft and moist too. Two years ago, the family tried the 12 Wheeler Burger at Garage 88 for the same price. We were disappointed with it. Well, on the contrary, The Mighty Ton exceeded our expectations! I highly suggest this for sharing for big groups.

Chicken

Golden Chicken Fingers (248 php)

When my mom ordered the Golden Chicken Fingers, I got the impression that it would be something ordinary. But, I was wrong! Among all our orders, we loved this the most. This plate was swiped clean in an instant.

Milky Way (345 php)

My friend Berylle recommended the Milky Way as a must try novelty item. And, so we did! Just like
The Mighty Ton, we were once again awed by the size of this! To drink from it you have two choices: carry it off the table or stand up. =) It's a bit heavy so you have to hold it with two hands. But, worry not because the glass is made of plastic.

Milky Way (345 php)

It's basically a deliciously rich chocolate milk shake! It's very good so we emptied it clean. =D

Other Reviews at UP Town Center
Cafe Shibuya
Dulcelin Gourmet
Ginza Bairin
Tokyo Tonteki

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Casa Verde is a must try American style diner. Their huge sizes are fun to enjoy! It gives you a chance to have a giant's feast. =) The price is very reasonable too. I'm glad they decided to open here in Manila so we don't need to go to Cebu to enjoy it. As shown by the long lines, they are very welcome here.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Casa Verde Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3 \| Menu 4 \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Casa Verde UP Town Center
Business Address	2/F, Ayala UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Mon -Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri - Sun: 11am -11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Last month, the family was eagerly checked out UP Town Center. While passing by Dulcelin Gourmet (supposedly on our way to Cotton On), the staff was very kind and hospitable so my mom was convinced to abandon our wait list in another restaurant and try it.

As soon as we stepped in, we were quickly ushered to a freshly cleaned table and handed out the menu. The lady server guided us through the best-selling items.

Food
*Photo credits to my little sister and her camera.

Salads

♥ Red Rice Shiso Duo (240 php)

The Red Rice Shiso Duo is not your usual salad. It has 2 pairs of seared tuna and soft shrimp with aji tamago quail egg on a bed of japanese rice mixed with Korean spices on shisho leaves. Since it a duo, the other 2 pairs are the SRF wagyu skirt pickled radish with aji tamago quail egg on a bed of japanese rice mixed with Korean spices on shisho leaves. Whether its the tuna or wagyu, I'd say it was cooked perfectly! And, a mouthful of this is just astounding!

Mains

Lengua (330 php/Single Serve)

The Lengua has a zesty brown sauce with mushrooms, chorizo and olives. This is another dish that is well executed from flavor to tenderness.

♥ Callos (250 php/Single Serve)

Everyone was wooed by the Callos as well. It has generous servings of oh-so-soft ox tripe, chorizo and garbanos.

♥ Scotch Egg (200 php/Single Serve)

I never thought an egg dish could earn all our approval until the moment we tried the Scotch Egg. Although it looks humble, it was boasting with explosive flavors. The tandem between the egg and the garlicky Italian sausage was superb. It being served with miso corn rice and seaweed made the experience even better.

♥ Baked Salmon (395 php/Single Serve)

The Baked Salmon is really of quality. You can taste the freshness of Norwegian water with this pillow-soft salmon fillet. You can opt to choose it basted with either: wasabi mayo or parmesan pesto. We got the former and was quite pleased with it. My mom is very particular about the fishy scent and flavor. She doesn't even eat the one from Contis. But, she loved this!

They had a lot of pies and cakes available. But, we had dessert plans elsewhere so we opted to skip this.

Anyway, we've tried their famous ♥ Mango Torte and ♥ Strawberry Cake countless of times already since little sister is so diligent in picking it up from Quezon City and bringing it home in Manila as long as she gets to eat their cake. You can just check my previous review of those here.

Other Reviews at UP Town Center
Cafe Shibuya
Casa Verde
Ginza Bairin
Tokyo Tonteki

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I have to admit, we didn't much from Dulcelin Gourmet because cooking is very much different art and science from baking. But, boy were we surprised at how delicious their dishes are. I highly recommend this place. It's a must try! Both thumbs up for the friendliness and excellent service as well.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Dulcelin Gourmet Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Starters \| Salads \| Mains 1 \| Mains 2 \| Mains 3 \| Pasta \| Sandwiches \| Beverage \| Coffee \| Dessert \| Dessert 2 \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Dulcelin Gourmet UP Town Center
Business Address	2/F, Ayala UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Mon -Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri - Sun: 11am -11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	250-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 374-2165
Other	Facebook Fan Page \| Website

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Ever since my friend Sumi and I passed by Cafe Shibuya on our first visit to UP Town Center, we vowed to visit the place. But, we never seem to fit it right on our schedule. So after our family dinner at Dulcelin Gourmet, I suggested that we move have our desserts here.

It was swarming with dining so we had to wait for a table to be emptied.

Soon enough, customers began to leave one after another as it was past peak hours and we were able to appreciate its bright and cozy atmosphere.

Food
*Photos courtesy of my lil sis and her camera.

Other Savories

♥ Croquettes (175 php)

When the Croquettes arrived, we thought it was a wrong order because we were there for dessert. Then, my mom said it was hers as she was smiling sneakily! So that's why she was silent when we were ordering and insisting, "No you guys do the ordering... I'm fine with anything..." Only to find out she already ordered this while we were waiting outside. =/

♥ Croquettes (175 php)

My mom was like a gleeful little kid savoring every bite of these Croquettes. It had a nice crunchy golden brown coating filled with creamy potato mash and ground beef.

Dessert Toast

♥ Strawberry Matcha Toast (195 php/Baby)

The Strawberry Matcha Toast is honey toast dusted with matcha powder, topped with slices of cinnamon stawberry and a scoop of green tea ice cream. It is also served with whipped cream with nuts on the side. Since these had two of our favorites: matcha and strawberry, we loved this to the very last bit.

♥ Tiramisu (185 php/Baby)

The Tiramisu is honey toast topped with Kahlua syrup, cream cheese, a scoop of coffee ice cream dusted with Ghirardelli chocolate powder. It is likewise served with whipped cream with nuts on the side.

♥ Tiramisu (185 php/Baby)

I saw shots from other blogs where the toasts where so soft and chewy that they could stretch them out like melted cheese. So I was excited to take a cube out of my toast as soon as it was served but it just looked as plain, ordinary and messy as this. =( Nevertheless, we it was still pleasantly warm, soft, chewy and buttery. We liked this better than the Korean-style honey toast at Caffe Bene. For the quality, I don't mind paying the significantly higher difference too.

Drinks

Hot

Matcha Green Tea Latte (135 php)

The Matcha Green Tea Latte is foamy, rich and creamy. It's a bit pricey for a small cup though.

Ghirardelli Chocolate

Premium Dark Chocolate Latte (145 php)

The Premium Dark Chocolate Latte is rich and dark as expected from a Ghirardelli chocolate drink.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cafe Shibuya is a must try for their Japanese honey toasts. I'd love to come back and try their Savory Toasts next time. Do you suggest I try their pasta too? I like the cute and bright ambiance. But, I don't advise chilling at the place for long hours as it does not offer FREE WiFi and the seating is not cushioned. Price is at par with food and beverages of popular coffee shop and cafe chains though.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Cafe Shibuya Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Signature Desserts \| Other Savories \| Savory Toasts \| Pasta \| Dessert Toasts \| Iced \| Frappes \| Iced Tea \| Hot \| Ghirardelli Chocolate \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Cafe Shibuya UP Town Center
Business Address	Ayala UP Town Center, Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Mon -Thurs: 11am - 10pm Fri - Sun: 11am -11pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	150-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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The Japanese craze tandem Katsu and Ramen still continuous! Although I've tried a number of Ramen shops already, I still fall short with my Katsu experience so I finally paid a timely visit at Tonkatsu by Terazawa.

Tonkatsu by Terazawa is located in Greenbelt 2. It replaced the closed down Ma Maison which is also a Bistro Group concept. The interiors changed into a most traditional Japanese feel.

These pigs are cute.

They also have an outdoor area for smokers and sake drinkers.

Food

Each table has a complete set of condiments. There's two choices of dressing for your unlimited cabbage.

The name on the pot matches the label on the sauce container.

Tonjiru

All sets are served with refillable shredded cabbage, Tonjiru (miso soup with pork) and your choice of Japanese rice or brown rice.

The Tonjiru which is a brown miso soup is delicious! I think I had three refills of this.

Kurobuta Rosu Katsu

♥ Tokusen Kurobuta Rosu Katsu Set (595 php)

The Tokusen Kurobuta Rosu Katsu Set is premium deep fried black pork loin set. It makes use of pork meat from black hogs with layer of fats.

♥ Tokusen Kurobuta Rosu Katsu Set (595 php)

It's slightly more tender than the normal variant. It's slightly pinkish too.

Kakifurai (Deep Fried Oyster)

Oyster Set - Deep Fried Oysters 5 pcs. (525 php)

The Oyster Set is a set of 5 pcs. deep fried oysters.

Deep Fried Oysters

Upon first bite, I fell in love with the Deep Fried Oysters. But, after awhile it gets a bit difficult to finish because of the overwhelming flavor.

Nagoyashi Meshi Miso Katsu (Deep Fried Pork Katsu Nagoya Style)

♥ Negi Miso Rosu Katsu Set (445 php)

The family loved the Negi Miso Rosu Katsu Set which is rosu katsu with leeks and served with
with sweet miso sauce.

♥ Negi Miso Rosu Katsu Set (445 php)

The Rosulooks similar to the Kurobuta Rosubut in terms of texture is slightly tougher. The difference is not so much though.

Iroiro Katsu (Assorted Katsu)

♥ Oyster, Prawn & White Fish Set (490 php)

Rather than ordering the Oyster Set, I highly recommend you go for theOyster, Prawn & White Fish Set. It has 1 pc. oyster, 1 pc prawn and 1 pc white fresh. It's more fun to eat with the variety.

White Fish

Everything is good especially the flaky White Fish.

Okonomi Katsu (Variety Katsu)

Homemade Katsu Curry Set (435 php)

The Homemade Katsu Curry Setiskatsu served with a bowl of Japanese curry. If you love Japanese curry like I do, you'll enjoy this!

Dessert

♥ Frozen Green Tea (155 php)

I'm glad they retained the Frozen Green Tea fromMa Maison because this is my favorite! We simply can't have enough of this! (We ordered one for each!)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tonkatsu by Terazawa offers katsu sets that are strategically priced similar to its competitors. For the rosu and non-pork items, I have to say it's one of the best but I couldn't say the same for the Kurobuta. I think they have best refillable Tonjiru (miso soup with pork) though. And, its good that they have a brown rice option. As I've notice from Bistro Group restaurant, it shares some items with other concepts and I like that.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Tonkatsu by Terazawa Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Starters \| Kurobuta Rosu Katsu \| Tonkatsu \| Kakifurai \| Miso Katsu \| Okonomi Katsu \| Iroiro Katsu \| Iroiro Katsu 2 \| Desserts \| Beverages \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Tonkatsu by Terazawa Greenbelt 2
Business Address	Ground Level, Greenbelt 2, Ayala Center, Paseo de Roxas cor. Legaspi St., Makati, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-12am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	450-800
Free WiFi	Yes (same Bistro Group Password)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 729-9122
Other	Website \| Facebook Fan Page

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Ever since I tried X046 Filipino Heritage Bistro, I've vowed to come back with the family. Finally, the night came when we were craving for Filipino cuisine and near Makati so it was the perfect destination.

Walking in, I was excited. My family who is hardly excited over Filipino food was a bit skeptic.

But, seeing the awards made them a bit enthusiastic.

The place reflects the authentic Filipino elegance. I love every detail of its interiors from the chair to the lighting.

Lovebirds can opt to seat here. But, no pair dined there that night cause we were all groupies that night.

Very nice plate mat right?

Food

♥ Complimentary Puto with Aligue and Yema Dip

Once we were done ordering, we were served a plateful of Complimentary Puto with Aligue and Yema Dip. The puto has three flavors: ube, pandan and plain. This is one of the best puto I've ever tried! It was soft and moist. The dip wasn't much but since it's free, I can't really complain.

Spanish Tapas

♥ Callos A La Madrilena (545 php)

The Callos A La Madrilena is stewed ox tripe and pork hock with chickpeas and chorizos. A serving is good for 3-4 persons. It is one of our family favorite dishes. The ox tripe and pork hock were so tender and the stew was so flavorful! Everyone gave their approval as soon as they tasted this.

Kanin at Pansit

Tinapa Rice (220 php)

I rarely praise rice dishes but this Tinapa Rice is really good! Consider this as an option for your staple.

Family Style Dishes: Seafood

♥ Dumaguete Express (Mixed Seafood with Spicy Coconut Sauce) (245 php)

The Dumaguete Express is the best dish for that night. It was our first time to try a dish liked thisand it won't be the last!

Family Style Dishes: Meat & Poultry

Adobong Baka sa Bawang (495 php)

As expected from XO46, they can make an ordinary dish like the Adobong Baka sa Bawang so extraordinary! This is a heavenly garlicky, salty and savory dish.

Vegetables

♥ Ginataang Langka (Young Jackfruit Stewed in Coconut Creme & Seafood) (275 php)

Like the rest of the dishes, I also loved the Ginataang Langka. In fact, I'll admit I ate about a half of this!

Mga Dulce

Casava Cake with Salted Caramel (145 php)

For dessert, my mom who loves kakanin (rice delicacies) ordered the Casava Cake with Salted Caramel. I'm usually not to fond of Casava cakesbut boy this was so good that even my brother who doesn't eat desserts loved it. I'd like to applaud the plating.

Desserts

♥ Sapin-Sapin Bahaghari (155 php)

The Sapin-Sapin Bahaghari is always feautured in magazines and blogs so we just had to check it out for ourselves. It is served with honey wine and mantecado ice cream. We've tried a lot of Sapin-sapin before but none of them offered an experience as astounding as this one. The components just mesh wonderfully together.

Halo-Halo (135 php)

Mom wanted to try their Guinomis but it was not available so the server suggested that we try their Halo-Halo instead. We were so happy with it. It is very tasty because of its bountiful ingredients.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

X046 Filipino Heritage Bistro is the best Filipino-Spanish restaurant in the Metro. usual serving size is for 2 to 4 persons. The price is a bit expensive but considering the quality, service and ambiance, I'd give you a complete go signal!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		X046 Filipino Heritage Bistro Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Visayan Comfort Food \| Spanish \| Family Style Dishes \| Drinks \| NOTE: You can request their catering packages via email (400-600 php/person)
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

X046 Filipino Heritage Bistro
Business Address	G/F Le Grand Condominium Valero St., Salcedo Vill., Makaty City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	500-1,500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 553-6632 \| 5536635
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Just adjacent Sacret Heart Chapel and beside the famous Purple Oven is Galli Village Cafe. It is a dainty European influenced Spanish-Filipino Cafe with a humble indoor and al fresco area.

It offers adequate parking space too.

This is the al fresco area.

Aside from church goers and walk-ins, it has caters to the guests of YMCA hotel.

Food

House Specialities

♥ Paella Valenciana Good for 4(495 php)

Their best-selling dish is the Paella Valenciana priced affordable for only 495 php. Although did not make use of the typical Bomba or valencia short-grained rice, it is still agood paella with its rich flavor and bountiful with ingredients. My little sister who was a picky eater gave her approval for this.

Beef Salpicao w/ Rice(195 php)

The Beef Salpicao w/ Rice is for a solo meal. It was tender but the it didn't stand out.

Tuna Salpicao w/ Rice(195 php)

The Tuna Salpicao w/ Rice is a nice alternative to its beef counterpart. It did not fall short in any aspect which is why I'll probably opt for this healthier option.

♥ Shrimp Gambas w/ Rice (195 php)

The shrimp Gambas w/ Rice is just the way I like it! It was very garlicky!

Meal Favorites

Lengua Con Setas (160 php)

The Lengua Con Setas has excellent tender texture. However, I found some parts of it tad too salty for my taste.

Rice Meals

Angus Beef Tapa(170 php)

Their Angus Beef Tapa is better than famous tapa chains because you get real angus beef goodness in every bite.

Rice

♥Chorizo Rice

We all enjoyed the Chorizo Rice. Think delicious sinangag plus lots of chorizo bits, isn't that fragrantly delicious?

Drinks

Sparkling Lemonade (39 php)

For drinks, a wonderful choice is their Sparkling Lemonade. It's a hybrid of soda water and lemonade. I find this fizzy lemonade quite refreshing.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Galli Village Cafe is a cozy place to enjoy a meal when in the area especially when you're craving for paella while on a tight budget.

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

Galli Village Cafe
Branches	Makati Ground floor, YMCA Hotel, 7 Sacred Heart St., San Antonio Village Makati, Metro Manila Maginhawa QC #154 Maginhawa St. Sikatuna Village Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	7am - 9 pm (makati)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	150-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	Makati: (02) 899-6379 \| Maginhawa: (02) 434-6716
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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We've been passing by Kitchen's Best Home Patisserie for quite some time but never felt like checking it out.

Last year, we finally got to try it when my cousin invited us for my little nephew's birthday.

Seeing a lot of publicists and famous bloggers featuring they cakes, I was really enticed to try all their recommendations.

Aside from the already spacious main dining area, they have private function rooms like this one where we chattered and ate the night away.

Soup

Onion (160 php)

For starters, the bowl of Onion soup is quite soothing. It was simple and light.

Beef

♥ Slow-Roasted USDA Beef Belly (350 php)

The Slow-Roasted USDA Beef Belly in rich red wine sauce was pretty good. It was very tender. I can't help but think it was just reheated though because it was served so fast.

Chicken

♥ 40-Cloves Chicken (285 php)

The 40-Cloves Chicken is slow cooked in olive oil and herb de provence with roasted baby potatoes. If you love garlic, you'll definitely love every bite of this! The chicken is also nicely cooked.

Chicken Con Chorizo (295 php)

The Chicken Con Chorizo isslow cooked in olive oil with roasted tomatoes and chorizo bits. It was good but it was ordinary.

The chicken dishes was served with a cup of rice.

Seafood

♥ KB Baked Salmone Florentine (345 php)

The KB Baked Salmone Florentine is creamy baked salmon casserole with crusted herb topping served with a bed of spinach. This is heavenly!

Cake Hall of Fame
The moment I waited for...

Mango Sansrival (120 php/slice)

The Mango Sansrival is four layers of cashew meringue layered with real mango buttercream and freshly sliced mangoes covered with pure buttercream icing. This was too sweet and heavy for my liking. I guess everyone thought so too because everyone just got a small piece and moved on.

Chocolate Obsession (110 php)

The Chocolate Obsession is chocolate layered cake dripping with chocolate fudge. This is probably the sweetest chocolate cake I have ever tried. One small bite and I sense a sugar rush. We left half of this uneaten and we rarely leave anything behind.

♥ White Chocolate Macadamia Brittle Cheesecake (180 php/slice)

The White Chocolate Macadamia Brittle Cheesecakewas slightly denseandcreamy. It was topped with macadamia brittle that's slight salty and buttery. Among all the cakes we ordered, this was the first to be finished.

Purple Yam Cake (120 php/slice)

The Purple Yam Cake is a cake with purple yam mousseline and crunchy layers of meringue. I'm a fan of purple yam so I'd prefer if it's bold taste stood out more than sweetness.

Ice Blended Tea

♥ Fresh Taragon Cup (85 php)

The Fresh Taragon Cup is spiced nicely making it a refreshing drink.

Chai Tea (150 php)

The Chai Tea is also a great option. The blend is right on the mark.

Cold Beverages

Freshly Brewed Iced Tea (85 php)

The Freshly Brewed Iced Tea has a nice mellow blend as well.

Hot Espresso

Although I didn't get to try their hot espresso, my companions enjoyed theirs.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kitchen's Best Home Patisserie has an beautiful upscale ambiance and good food. However, I find their pricing a bit high too as serving portions are personal. Their cakes are for those who have a high sweetneess tolerance. The drinks are great!

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Kitchen's Best Home Patisserie Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu 1 \| Menu 2 \| Menu 3 \| Menu 4 \| Cake 1 \| Cake 2 \| Cake 3 \| Drinks 1 \| Drinks 2 \| Drinks 3 \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Kitchen's Best Home Patisserie
Business Address	McKinley Park Residences, 3rd Avenue and 31st Street, Fort Bonifacio, Bonifacio Global City Taguig City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	Mon-Sat: 8am-9pm Sun: 9am-3pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	350-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 478-4870
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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Don't we just love to compare? So I just thought of adding a new category of comparative review which I will tag as "Battle".

I hope you like this style inspired by my favorite childhood fighting game. *Sorry I won't hint it out haha! My ahia (older brother) and I used to play this a lot as our bonding activity. Back then combos, we're really simple because controllers had few buttons. And yet, I was so young and mukulit that ahia gets frustrated when I randomly pressed all the buttons just to make those combos. I was like that for years before beginning to discover and memorize a couple of moves. (Believe it or not, walk through and cheat guides then was rare)

I just love Pon De Rings. In case you haven't seen, heard or tried one yet, they are Japanese style donut. It's a hybrid of a donut and a mochi so it delivers a whole new experience. There are currently two competing brands in the Metro.

So let the Pon De Ring Battle between Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More and Mister Donut Cafe Begin!

Taste

Mister Donut Cafe Pon De Ring

The packaging is the same as that of a typical donut. It is pretty good in keeping the Mister Donut Cafe Pon De Ring intact even after transport.

Mister Donut Cafe Pon De Ring: Sugar-Raised, Pistachio, Sanserival, Peanut Butter, Whitee Almonds and Glazed) (clockwise from top left)

In terms of flavors,Mister Donut Cafe Pon De Ring can be divided into two categories: Classic and Premium.

For Classic flavors there are: Glazed and Sugar-Raised .

While the Premium flavors include: White Almonds, Sans Rival, Cheese, Wafer Flakes, All Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Gummy Bears, Candy Stars, Double Dutch, Rocky Road, Pistachio, Peanut Butter, Honey Sunflower, Cookies and Cream, and All Chocolate. My personal favorite is the Pistachio.

The flavors of the Mister Donut Cafe Pon De Ring whether Classic or Premium are without fillings and only have coating on top and toppings like caramel, nuts and candies. What's nice about the coatings and toppings is that they are light and not too sweet. However, in terms of texture, its not very chewy. In fact, the texture is almost not distinct from the ordinary donut.

Gavino's Pon De Ring

Gavino's box is also carton made just like Mister Donut's.

Gavino's Pon De Ring: Cinnamon Sugar, Green Tea Glazed, Red Velvet Pistachio, Green Tea Cheesecake, Triple Chocolate and Choco Almond (clockwise from top left)

Gavino's Pon De Ring: Mint N' Chips, Green Tea Cheese Cake and Green Tea Glazed (clockwise from top left)

Like Mister Donut, Gavino's have two types of Pon De Ring: Regular and Premium.

The Regular flavors are: Sugar Raised, Glazed, Choco Glazed, Green Tea Glazed, Choco Sprinkle, Strawberry Sprinkle, Vanilla Sprinkle, Nutty Choco, Cinnamon Sugar and Choco Crunch.

For the Premium flavors they have: Red Velvet Pistachio,Choco Almond, Ensaymada, Cookies & Cream, Strawberry Gummy, M&M's, Triple Chocolate, Green Tea Cheesecake and Mint N' Chips (Christmas special).

Unlike Mister Donut, Gavino's Pon De Ring whether Regular or Premium have creamy fillings inside. The texture is soft, sticky and chewy even after long and even after a day. The chewiness is really similar to a mochi. My personal favorite is the Green Tea Cheese Cake.

Taste
Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More	Mister Donut Cafe
★★★★★	★★★

Price

For Mister Donut Cafe the price for the single Classic is 29 php and Premium is 39 php. That is exactly the same with Gavino's. For Gavino's, the single Regular is 29 php and Premium is 39 php.

ForMister Donut Cafe the price for the half dozen Classic is 160 php and Premium is 220 php. While for Gavino's, the half dozen Regular is 162 php and Premium is 222 php. Gavino's is just 2 php higher which is an immaterial amount.

ForMister Donut Cafe the price for a dozen Classic is 300 php and Premium is 220 php. That is the same as Gavino's once again. For Gavino's, a dozen Regular is 300 php and Premium is 420 php.

While the pricing may seem similar, in truth, Mister Donut is more expensive because it only has two items for Classics and the rest are the more expensively priced Premiums. On the other hand, most of Gavino's items are Regulars and they even have a delicious and rich filling inside their Pon De Rings which is of course, more expensive than the air and dough of Mister Donut's Pon De Rings.

Price
Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More	Mister Donut Cafe
★★★★★	★★★

Other Considerations

Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More have more branches which makes it more accessible. Most of its branches are only food stalls. But, seating is available for its Greenhills Town Center branch. While Mister Donut Cafe only has one branch. But, Mister Donut Cafe offers a typical cafe ambiance with WiFi and it's open 24 hours a day.

Tsinoy Food Battle Winner

Before I announce the winner, I just want to share how much of a game geek I was... When we were young, our mom never let's us in any store with kitchen products fearing we might break stuff so she always leaves us with our yayas to play arcade games. Ahia would always go for the fighting games. (They are the same ones we have at home but he says he likes the buttons and joystick better. I never understood why.) On the other hand, I preferred shooting and racing games. Because the "Shoot the Duck" and "Grand Prix: F-1 Race" was of course lame compared to the games in the arcade. I was always delighted to put my own "AAA" on the top score lol =))

And... The winner of the Pon De Ring Battle is Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More!

Store Name	Gavino's Japanese Donuts & More	Mister Donut Cafe
Branches	Greenhills Town Center Unit 5 Greenhills Town Center #2 Granada St., Brgy. Valencia, Quezon City, Metro Manila Unimart Greenhills Landmark Makati Robinsons Magnolia Food Court Robinson's Galleria Lucky Chinatown Mall Banawe Quezon City Il terrazo Robinsons Place Manila Market! Market! SM Megamall SM Southmall Trinoma Rustan's Fresh Katipunan SM BF Homes Paranaque Alabang Town Center SM Fairview SM Clark	Greenhills Arcade N. Western Street cor. Service Rd. Ortigas Ave., Greenhills, San Juan, Quezon City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10 am- 9pm (mall hours)	24 hours
Payment Options	Cash	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	29-420	29-420
Free WiFi	No	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None	None
Contact	(02) 477-9275	(02) 570-9773
Other	Facebook Fan Page	Facebook Fan Page

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Although our family has a wide array of cuisine interests, we can't help but go back to trace our roots and try more of Chinese cuisine. One ordinary evening, we decided to try the new Tien-Tien Hot Pot Restaurant along Makati Avenue.

Food

Soup

♥ West Lake Beef Cream (280 php/6 bowls)

We begun our meal with West Lake Beef Cream. This is my first time to try this and I loved it!

Seafood

Pan-Fried Shrimp (280 php)

For those who are lazy to deshell shrimps like me, the Pan-Fried Shrimp is a great choice! The crispy shell is edible and the inside is so tender and sweet too.

Chicken

♥ Steamed Chicken with Mushroom (270 php)

The Steamed Chicken with Mushroom is one of my favorite Chinese dishes! For the price, I'm quite pleased with the generous serving portions.

♥ Lo Hon Chay (240 php)

The Lo Hon Chay is a platter filled with assorted vegetables. The mix-match of texture makes this delightful to eat. It was naturally flavorful too.

Yang Chow Fried Rice (220 php)

For our staple, we went for the classic Yang Chow Fried Rice which didn't disappoint. It has bountiful toppings.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tien-Tien Hot Pot Restaurant is a great place for an affordable authentic Chinese dinner. Bring company as their serving portions are generous. They also offer hot pot which most of their diners avail.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		New Tien-Tien Hot Pot Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Shark's Fin \| Soup \| Seafood \| Seafood \| Abalone \| Chicken \| Pigeon \| Beef \| Pork \| Pork \| Vegetable \| Barbecue \| Pot \| Noodles \| Rice \| Wanton \| Noodles \| Drinks \| Juice \| Desserts \| Hot Pot \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

New Tien-Tien Hot Pot Restaurant
Business Address	G/F Atrium Building Makati Ave. cor Paseo de Roxas Makati, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-500
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 893-1685
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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When I think of classic Korean restaurant in Malate, two names comes to my mind: Korean Palace for authentic Korean dishes and Korean Village for affordable Korean grilled dishes.

It's a usual day and we were craving for Bibimbap so we took a short drive to Korean Palace located at the heart of Remedios Circle. It has a very good location that is hard to miss. Being a next door neighbor, I must've been here hundreds of time and I've seen how it was decorated countless of times. Usual diners here are expats and local Koreans so that speaks for the food quality and authenticity right? Sometimes they smoke a lot though so you can request a private room.

Food

Complimentary Banchan

After taking our orders, we were served our Complimentary Banchan. Every item is delicious!

Bibimbap (300 php)

Their Bibimbap is slightly higher than average but as you can see it's very generous with the ingredients. This is a satisfying meal!

♥ Dolsot Bibimbap (400 php)

But, the Dolsot Bibimbap is a much better choice. It has shrimps and the egg is not fried but cooked in the stoneware itself.

Complimentary Soup

Every one is served their Complimentary Soup as well.

Seoul Neong Tang (300 php)

If that Complimentary Soup is too plain for you, the Seoul Neong Tang orBeef soup is a great option. It's rich in flavor and lots of tender beef meat beneath the green onions.

Complimentary Pineapple

We had enjoy the sweet Complimentary Pineapple for dessert.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Korean Palace has always been a prestigious Korean restaurant at the heart of Remedios Cirle. It's quality is still the same over the years and it will continue to draw new customers as well as maintain the patronage of its loyal diners.

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

Korean Palace
Business Address	1799 M. Adriatico St., Malate Manila, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10 am - 11 pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	300-800
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 521-6695
Other

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Ramen Ichiban-Kan is the favorite Japanese Ramen House of the family. We've been patrons of this for many years now. In fact, if you ask them which ramen house they could visit everyday, hands down their reply would always be Ramen Ichiban-Kan.

Aside from the big yellow sign, there are no other clues that will hint you to it. But, it's actually just opposite the side of Ukkokei Ramen Ron also in Mabini Malate.

Although quite spacious, it only houses a few wooden tables to afford its diners some privacy. Most diners here are Japanese expects.

Food

Upon being seated, you will be asked for your choice of tea: hot or cold. It will be served together with a hot wet towel.

Ala Carte

♥ Gyoza (170 php)

The Gyoza is perfectly cooked. It is also plump and juicy inside. Although I usually find the ones with thinner shell more likeable, this one soothes me just fine.

The condiment for making you Gyoza dip is also found on the side of the table.

Ramen

Ichiban-Kan Ramen (200 php)

The Ichiban-Kan Ramen comes with the basic ingredients: naruto (fish cake), chopped negi (leeks), nori (seaweed) and menma (bamboo shoots). Their broth is light and refreshing. They fall short with the noodles for me but my family loves it.

♥ Seafood Ramen (320 php)

The Seafood Ramen has a mellow sweet broth which my youngest sister loves very much! Their ebi tempura is cooked excellently too from the batter to the tender shrimps within.

Donburi

♥ Shrimp Tendon (320 php)

The Shrimp Tendon is an excellent rice bowl option with a lightly sweetened sauce.

Rice

♥ Kimuchi Fried Rice (230 php)

Their Kimuchi Fried Rice is by far the best one we have ever tried. It is a must order for us in every visit! Sometimes, we visit and take out there just for this. This alone can bring delight to our faces.

Set

♥ Curry Set (300 php)

Another favorite option for me is their Curry Set which includes Curry Rice individually priced at 270 php and a Kakuni Ramen individually priced at 320 phpso I think this is the best bargain from the menu. They make use of the finest quality Japanese rice, their curry blend is superb, the kakuni ramen is similar to the Ichiban-Kan Ramen but with an extrakakuni(pork belly slice).

♥ Miso Soup

All sets comes with a bowl of their delicious Miso Soup that is filled with onions.

♥ Ichiciban-Kan Bento (430 php)

My brother's favorite is their Ichiciban-Kan Bento which comes with Yasai Itame (mixed vegetables), Sanma Yakizakana (Grilled Pacific Saury), 2 pcs. Ebi Tempura with oshinko (pickled raddish), Rice with oshinko (picked plum with sesame) and menma.
Other Ramen House/Shop Reviews
Akira Restaurant
Hanamaruken Ramen 花丸轩
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Kitchitora 1 | Kitchitora 2
Kokoro Ramenya
Menya Genki Tonkotsu Ramen
Miso-Ten
Mitsuyado Sei-Men
Moshi Koshi 1 | Moshi Koshi 2
Rai-Rai Ken Ramen House
Ramen X (Closed)
Ramen Yushoken
Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Wrong Ramen

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ramen Ichiban-Kan is one of the best non-mainsteam authentic Ramen houses in the Metro. Their dishes are at par with expensive Japanese hotel restaurants. This is a must visit if you're looking for an authentic Japanese dining experience.

Tip: They offer 50% of every year on their anniversay month.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ramen Ichiban-Kan Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Ala Carte \| Ramen \| Fried \| Yakiniku \| Grilled \| Donburi \| Rice \| Sets \| Drinks \| Extras \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ramen Ichiban-Kan
Business Address	2101 A. Mabini St., Malate, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-4am
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-600
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 524-4779
Other

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I've heard a lot of raves about California Pizza Kitchen as a legendary pizza brand that originated in Beverly Hills in 1985. Its success paved way to its expansion to more than 250 locations in more than 30 states and 11 counties. So I've finally tried it out and here's my pizza story!

It was just an ordinary school day when I was invited by some friends to dine at California Pizza Kitchenat Greenbelt 5.

As it was my first time, I was amazed that it had a nice bar...

and cozy and chiq ambiance... It's the kind of venue where you can celebrate occasions, have date or business meetings.

Food

Appetizers

♥ Spinach Artichoke Dip (425 php)

For starters, we had the Spinach Artichoke Dip which was served with purple and yellow corn tortilla chips. As this was my favorite dip variant and they made it especially good, I allowed myself to indulge!

Salad

Thai Crunch (575 php/Full)

I consider the Thai Crunch as a not-your-ordinary type of salad. They've not much greens on it and it's a nice medley of citrusy and nutty flavors. It's also delivers a wild and crunchy toothsome experience.

Original Hand-Tossed Pizzas

♥ The Original BBQ Chicken (375 php/Regular)

They say a visit at California Pizza Kitchen is never complete without The Original BBQ Chicken. The rich legendary barbecue chicken cubes are really something that makes this dish a must-try. The pizza dough is also soft, warm and chewy!

♥ Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato (395 php/Regular)

Cheese lovers would definitely love the Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato. This is one gooey treat with a zesty tone to boot.

Crispy Thin Crust Pizzas

♥ Sicilian (695 php)

The Sicilian is an overload of meaty flavors that will drive meat-lovers crazy! It has a superb thin crisp too.

Desserts

S'mores Pizza (170 php)

My girl friends went gaga over the S'mores Pizza! Who wouldn't right? It was buttered thin crust pizza topped with crushed graham cracker, melted dark Belgian chocolate, marshmallows and vanilla ice cream.

Drinks

Flavored Lemonades

Raspberry (165 php) and Peach (165 php)

For refreshments I had the Raspberry. The raspberry syrup was very dominant so I didn't taste like lemonade at all.

Specialty Coffee

Brewed Coffee (95 php)

While I listened as my fellow ladies shared their heart concerns, I enjoyed this Brewed Coffee. They also urged me to watch "Starting Over Again: which I have them to thank for because I was able to write my first ever viral post: 12 Life Lessons from Starting Over Again.

To conclude #mypizzastory here's an uploaded photo of me with Achie Joan of Food Alphabet on Facebook.

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
California Pizza Kitchen offers a wide variety of pizza and more! The price is very reasonable for the quality they offer. This is a great place to consider for every gathering.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		California Pizza Kitchen Menu
Ambiance	★★★★	Menu
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

California Pizza Kitchen
Branches	Greenbelt 5 Unit 077 & 078 Level 2, Greenbelt 5 Mall, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila (02) 401-7160/572-5965 Shangri-La Plaza Unit 563-564 5th Level Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Edsa cor w Blvd, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila (02) 687-7841 Power Plant Mall 202H Level R2 Archeology Wing Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Metro Manila (02) 895-5250/ 895-3447 Promenade Mall F and B L-8 Promenade Mall Greenhills Shopping Center, San Juan, Metro Manila (02) 725-7377 Eastwood Mall Ground Floor, Eastwood Mall, Eastwood City Cyberpark, E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Bagumbayan, Quezon City (02) 584-5150 Trinoma Mall Level M3 #3071B Ayala Trinoma Mall Edsa, Cor. North Avenue, Brgy. Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila (02) 901-3882 Bonifacio High Street Unit F 30th Street cor 9th Avenue, BGC, Taguig City (02) 668-3912 Alabang Town Center Upper Ground Floor Expansion Wing, Alabang Town Center Muntinlupa City (02) 850-5771/850-5782 Harbor Point Unit 1096-1097 Harbor Point Mall Ground Level Promenade Area Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone 251-1084
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-800
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Other	Website \| Facebook Fan Page

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If you think that Kimukatsu is just another Katsu chain, I'm telling you straight out it isn't! Kimukatsu offers 25 Layers of Mille-Feuille Katsu goodness that comes in 7 different flavors.

Compared to its neighboring restaurants, Kimukatsu's facade may not seem as noticeable with only the hint of its small "Kimukatsu" lighted sign against the blackness.

But once you step in, you'd be awed with the beauty of the place. It has glowing lanterns and a cherry blossom wall. The plastic chairs are not only stylish but are very sturdy too.

They also have private rooms available. It can also be merged into one for big groups.

Find this through the pebbled track on the side.

Complimentary Hot or Cold Brown Rice Tea

Upon being seated, we were served our choice of Complimentary Hot or Cold Brown Rice Tea.

Food

Side Menu

♥ Kimutaku (110 php)

The Kimutaku is a hybrid between kimchi and picked raddished topped with sesame seeds.

♥ Ebi Mayo (210 php)

The Ebi Mayo is soft shrimp battered and topped with Japanese mayo.

♥ Agedashi Tofu (180 php)

The Agedashi Tofu is delicious! This is one of the best I've tried.

Kimukatsu Assorted Set

♥ 7 flavor KIMUKATSU SET (2,400 php)

The 7 flavor KIMUKATSU SET includes 7 flavors of kimukatsu: Plain, Garlic, Ume Shiso,Yuzu Pepper,Negi Shio, Cheese and Black Pepper and 6 rice set with unlimited Cabbage and Miso Soup: White and Red.

Plain

Look at that layers of pork meat with the right amount of fats so each bite has the right amount of crispy, tender and juiciness. With the Plain one, you can also appreciate the natural tastiness of the pork meat or pair it with their dips and salt.

Garlic

The Garlic comes with crushed garlic bits which garlic lovers like me adore.

Ume Shiso

The Ume Shiso is filled with sour plum and shiso leaf. This has an interesting twist that will surely enlighten your taste buds.

Yuzu Pepper

The Yuzu Pepper gives off an initial citrus flavor from the yuzu fruit and ends with a spicy kick from the chili pepper. Spicy lovers will surely enjoy the tickling spice to their taste buds.

Negi Shio

The juiciest among all the flavors is the Negi Shio. This actually reminded me of pork gyoza stuffings upon first bite.

Cheese

The Cheese is of course a sure hit to everyone. The oozing cheese is simply irresistible.

Black Pepper

The Black Pepper has layers of pepper before the coating. It was a bit dry but nevertheless simple but nice.

The staffs demonstrated how the dipping tradition is done. First, you grind the sesame seeds. Then, pour some tonkatsu sauce on the first partition and some ponzu sauce on the next. Lastly, add some Himalayan salt on the third partition.

Unlimited Cabbage with roasted sesame dressing and ponzu based dressing

Kohikiri Rice

The Kohikiri Rice is so fragrant and delicious! I couldn't resist loading on some carbs.

Miso Soup: White and Red

It's actually my first time to encounter a White Miso Soup. It was sweeter and smoother than the Red which is more commonly served by Japanese restaurants here in the Philippines.

Pickled Vegetable Side Dish

They also serve a Pickled Vegetable Side Dish.

Kimukatsu Sandwich

Kimukatsu Sandwich Plain (210 php)

If you want to share the experience with others, I highly recommend that you take out the Kimukatsu Sandwich Plain.

Kimukatsu Sandwich Plain (210 php)

I brought some of this home and my family is quite thrilled with it. I'm sure even kids will enjoy this.

Kimukatsu Sandwich Plain (210 php)

This lasts up to one day. The soft buns, tender and crunchy katsu and savory sauce makes this a delectable snack.

Dessert

♥ Macha Parfait (250 php)

Their Macha Parfait is a nice meal ender. The macha ice cream is top quality and the mochi, red bean paste as well as chest nut are excellent complements too.

Soy Cotta (160 php)

The Soy Cotta is a soya gelatin with sweet syrup. My friends seemed to like it but it didn't appeal much to me.

♥ Japanese Panna Cotta (110 php)

The Japanese Panna Cotta is the best Japanese dessert I've ever tried. I'll order this on every visit!

Other Katsu Reviews
Ginza Bairin
Katsu Cafe
Tonkatsu by Terazawa
Yabu 1 | Yabu 2
Other Reviews on Shangri-La East Wing
Green Pastures
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Zao Vietnamese Bistro

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kimukatsu is a must try for katsu. It's a whole new and upgraded katsu experience! After our first visit, my little sister went back immediately with her better half. That's how good it is. I'd like to try their Kurobuta on my next visit and their Kurogama Pudding which was unavailable during our visit.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Kimukatsu Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Katsu 1 \| Katsu 2 \| Kimukatsu Set \| Premium Katsu \| Tonkatsu Meal \| Donburi \| Sandwich \| Seafood \| Vegetable \| Ala Carte \| Side Menu \| Dessert \|
Taste	★★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Kimukatsu
Business Address	Shangri-la Plaza Mall 5/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, East Wing, Shaw Blvd cor EDSA Wack Wack, Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10 am - 9 pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	400-1,000
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Website

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One our favorite sisterly bonding is watching movies. So one time, me and little sis reserved our tickets at Glorietta 4. Due to our tight schedule, we opted for a quick dinner at the Glorietta 4 Food Choices. That is actually our usual practice when confronted with a similar circumstance because the food options there are by far better than the usual mall food courts.

Having dined at Go Greek! before, I suggested that we eat there. It's a sister company of Cyma. But, the price here is cheaper although the choices are limited.

Being the elder sister, its customary that I'm the one to treat her so yes price was a consideration in the selection. =p But, I also assured that it would pass her high standards or she'll make endless parinig (remarks) until we reach home for sure.

So I let her choose what she wants.

So the dishes are mostly displayed and preheated or re-roasted prior to serving. We waited 10 minutes for our orders to be grilled. They adopt a self service style which is typical with food courts.

Food

Gyros

♥ Chicken Gyros (115 php)

My sister chose the Chicken Gyros. She was quite pleased with the tenderness and tastiness of the slow-roasted chicken bits (said to be fillet). The pita bread is warm and soft too. But, we both agreed that the yogurt sauce is a little watery.

Greek Kebab

♥ Seafood Kebab (135 php)

I, on the other hand, chose the Seafood Kebab. It was fish kebab with salates (salad), pita, hot sauce and yogurt sauce. I thought this is a more fulfilling and balanced meal than the gyros. The fish kebab was not dry too which I liked.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Go Greek! is the most affordable Greek option you can find in the Metro. The quality is what you pay for though. Can't say that the ingredients are fresh but, at least the food is served hot.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Go Greek Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Soup \| Salates \| Mezedes \| Platters \| Gyros \| Greek Kebab \| Specialties \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Go Greek
Business Address	3F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center Makati City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	10am-9pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	115-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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Ever since I glanced upon Writers Bar when we dined at Spectrum, I have long been wishing to come back for it. There's just something about its grandeur, solemnity and coziness that calls upon the bookish and geek side of me.

My wish was granted when my friend Sumi invited for an afternoon tea.

Writers Bar at the Raffles Hotel Manila is a modern interpretation of the original Writers Bar in Singapore. It is styled as a library with real books from various writers who frequented Writers Bar like Ernest Hemingway.

Afternoon Tea
This is actually only my second time to enjoy an afternoon tea. After trying it once, I'm still in the process of getting acquainted with it. According to the Writers Bar menu, the idea of an Afternoon Tea originated from Anna Maria, the 7th Duchess of Bedford who invited friends over for tea after having a sinking feeling one afternoon. Another interesting fact I learned from the menu is that prior to the Afternoon Tea, the English only had two main meals: breakfast (consisting of ale, bread and beef) and dinner.

Glam Hatters Afternoon Tea

As our visit was on a Monday afternoon, we availed of the Glam Hatters Afternoon Tea which is available every Mondays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for only 1,150++ php. It's actually the same as the Raffles Classic but with the perks of wearing a stylish hat and you also get a take home treat.

Raffles Classic
The Raffles Classic is good for two so everything is served in pairs! It's one fulfilling endeavor I promise you! We took hours of chatting, drinking and munching to finish the whole course.

A Selection of Finger Sandwiches

We began with a A Selection of Finger Sandwiches. We were served the Beef Tenderloin and Dijoinaise Dressing, Smoked Salmon, Smoked Ham, Gherkins and Onions, Classic Cucumber with Basil Pesto and Egg Salad on Sundried Tomato Roll.

My top three favorites in the following order were...

♥ Beef Tenderloin and Dijoinaise Dressing

♥ Smoked Salmon

♥ Egg Salad on Sundried Tomato Roll

Duo of Scones

Duo of Scones with Clotted Cream and Locally Made Preserves

As I'm not a fan of crunchy type of cookies (I like them chewy and moist), I'm also not fond of scones. But, to my surprise, I loved these scones: Classic Plain and Dried Currant! They were served warm, had a crunchy thin outer layer but moist and soft on the inside.

♥ Dried Currants

While I loved the Classic Plain, I enjoyed theDried Currants more. Look at the size of their scones! It's huge and filling but they were so good I just had to finish them both.

A Selection of French Pastries

By the time this three-tier tray arrived, we were also full. But, who could resist these right? So, we took our time to indulge in every one of them.

♥ Seasonal Tartlets

The Seasonal Tartlets had Lemon Meringe, Blueberries and Black Currant Tart and Raspberries and Berries Tart. I really can't choose among them because all of them were delightful.

Pâte à Choux

Pâte à Choux is a light puff pastry. Choux actually means cabbage in French which is what the dough layers inside the pastry looks like. We had the Gianduja religiuse, Vanilla banana eclair and Orange choux.

Cakes and Signature Tea Macarons

Last but definitely not the least are the Cakes and Signature Tea Macarons. The ♥ Flourless Milk Chocolate Guanaja Cake with gold toppings is a chocolate lovers dream! To simply reminisce about it makes my mouth water. But, the ♥ Pistacho Orange Cake is also as indulgent. We also had the Peppermint and Ube (instead of Earl Grey) macarons.

♥ Choice of Harney & Sons Tea

For beverage, you can have unlimited brewed coffee or your choice of tea. Since the tea at Writers Barare specially blended by Harney & Sons, we opted to try as much of it as we can. There have a variety of Black Teas, White Teas, Green Teas, Oolong-Blue Teas and Herbal Teas. Our favorites are the Genmaicha, Roiboos Chai and White Vanilla Grapefruit.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Writers Bar offers a one of a kind experience especially in terms of Afternoon Tea. Avail of the Glam Hatter Afternoon Tea for a truly wonderful time. I've seen girl friends as well as daters avail of it. Its even great as a family activity. In fact, during our visit I saw a family having fun with their cute little daughter in a beautiful dress that matched her hat.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Writers Bar Menu
Ambiance	★★★★★	Raffles Classic \| Ala Carte \| The Writers Board \| Wine By the Glass \| Modern Classics \| Modern Classics 2 \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Writers Bar
Business Address	Lobby Level Raffles Makati, 1 Raffles Drive, Makati Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	12am-12mn
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge	10%
Budget/Person	600-1,800
Free WiFi	Yes
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(02) 555-9888
Other	Email: dining.makati@fairmont.com Website \| Facebook Fan Page

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A few days ago, I was invited by the UP Economics Society to be one of the Food Blogger Judges at the Foodgasm 4 which will be held on March 8, 2014 (Saturday) from 6pm-11pm at Mercato Centrale in The Fort, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Although on its fourth round, it is the first time for me so I can't wait to check it out! I'm hoping that it's even bigger and better than the three previous ones. I'm not new to food tasting events though. But, this is undeniably the most affordable one.

Tickets at:
Pre-Selling Price: 200 php
Door Price: 220 php

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It's also a good chance to meet the other 20 food bloggers like me as I have not met most of them.

Food Participants

Cuptain Cakes
The Happy Monster
Ruby Red Kitchen
Babci Kuchnia
Chorizo De Cebu Philippines
Niku Niku
Mau's Cupcake Cafe
Dolcelli Food Specialties
Country Fries
TeamJohnny
Cooking Ina's Kitchen
Chef Francesca's Cupcakes Couture
Modern Desserts
Buenavi Food & Beverage
Enjoy Comfort Concoction
Hunger Buster
Chili Chili Bang Bang
Baking Bad

I'm also intrigued by the 18 food participants. Although I've visited food markets and tried food tasting before, I haven't tried or encountered any of them. So join me in this gastronomic adventure. See you all there! Don't be shy to greet me if you see me. I'd love to meet some of my readers. =)

For more info check out: https://www.facebook.com/events/602345566514517

For ticket reservations, kindly email us at upecosoc.finance@gmail.com or contact Brian at 0927 525 3427 or order your tickets outside Rm. 127 at the UP School of Economics starting this Wednesday (March 5).

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Ketchup Food Community is a food community composed of five different restaurants specializing in different cuisines: Canto (American), Rancho Norte (Filipino Comfort Food), Happy Tummy (Thai), Rumah Sate (Indonesian and Malaysian) and Green Pepper (Gourmet)

It is located along Romulo Drive near the Wright Park Horse Back Riding Stables in Baguio City. They offer a nice native but cozy ambiance so you can enjoy your meal in the cool climate of Baguio City.

What I really like about the concept is that its a very friendly community that allows you to order in any of the restaurants regardless where you dine and you will be billed separately. As part of the Baguio Food Tour 2014 #BFT2014 organized by my friends Ramil and Edgar of Pinasmuna.com, I was able to try Rancho NorteandHappy Tummy. I'll definitely come back for the rest. =)

Rancho Norte

Happy Tummy

Canto

Rumah Sate

Green Pepper

Rancho Norte

Appetizers
The Appetizers are also great as beer match or "pulutan"

Tapang Kabayo (168 php)

I'm not sure if I've eaten horse meat before but this has definitely won me over. Woo! I never thought that Tapang Kabayo could be so addictively spicy, clean tasting and tender. This is a must try at Rancho Norte!

Tapang Usa (168 php)

As far as deer meat goes, I've tried Kalderetang Usa before but it's a first for Tapang Usa. Regardless of the type of cooking, I could sense that distinct smell and texture of the deer meat. I personally prefer the Tapang Kabayo by far comparison.

Vegetable

Pinakbet with Bagnet (188 php)

My mom being a native of Ilocos, we have been cooking Pinakbet with Bagnet at home all my life so you could say I set the bar high when it comes to it. Yet, here I am with nothing but praise for the crisp of the bagnet skin, the soft and tender fatty meat that almost melts in your moth and tasty vegetables.

Soup

Sinigang na Baboy (168 php)

I've noticed that there are two types of Sinigang: clear soup and thick soup. The Sinigang na Baboy is of the latter which I'm not too fond of. But, the tender pork is the one that made me appreciate this dish.

Combo Meals (Served with Pinoy Salad and Drinks: Rancho or Red Tea, Gulaman or Brewed Coffee)

Crispy Sisig Meal (148 php)

What sets their Crispy Sisig apart from other sisig is the bagnet component. You get to enjoy crunchiness in every bite instead of bouncy thick skin and fats. I really liked this version.

Happy Tummy

Crispy Tilapia in Tamarind Sauce (200 php/M)

The Crispy Tilapia in Tamarind Sauce is crispylicious! We all enjoyed it with its not-so-sweet and wonderfully tangy tamarind sauce.

Sticky Rice with Mango (80 php)

If you're a regular reader, you'd know that I'm always raving for my favorite dessert dish: Sticky Rice with Mango. Yes, I'm raving for this too!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Rancho Norte serves affordable but very delicious Filipino Comfort Food that's great for sharing! I'm rarely impressed with Filipino dishes and this is one of those moments.

Happy Tummy offers authentic Thai cuisine also at a budget friendly range. I highly recommend it. In fact, I want to try more of their dishes soon.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Ketchup Food Community Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Green Pepper Menu 1\| Green Pepper Menu 2 Happy Tummy Menu 1\| Happy Tummy Menu 2 Rancho Norte Menu 1\| Rancho Norte Menu 2
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Ketchup Food Community
Business Address	Romulo Drive, Barangay Lualhati (Near Wright Park), Baguio City, Philippines
Business Hours	10am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	150-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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We were on a rush for a movie at Newport Mall so we decided to have a quick dinner at the Old Penang RS Restaurant. Compared to other restaurants in there, it seemed to serve fast and the prices are more affordable. "RS" stands for Rasa Sayang which means loving feeling. Let's see if we'll feel that after our dinner...

The place was packed but they had a quick turnover because of their good service.

Food

Rice

Nasi Lemak (245 php)

It's actually my first time ever to try Nasi Lemak which is the National dish of Malaysia. This variant comes with beef rendang, a cup of rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaves, egg, cucumber with belachan (shrimp paste), egg and sambal sotong (spicy cuttlefish). The beef rendang is spicy beef stew with coconut milk. It is very tender and delicious!

Noodles

Famous Penang Char Kway Teow (245 php)

The Famous Penang Char Kway Teow is fried rice noodle strips with prawns, egg, bean sprouts, deshelled cockles (seawater clams) and Chinese sausage. I've tried a lot of version of char kway teow and I must say this is one of the best! It was very rich in flavor.

Chicken Noodle Soup (220 php)

The Chicken Noodle Soup is served with toasted garlic, green onions, chicken strips and fish balls. This is similar to the Chinese chicken mami but has bolder chicken broth.

Dessert

Penang Ice Kacang with Ice Cream (110 php)

Being a fan of ice kacang, we were quite excited for the Penang Ice Kacang with Ice Cream. We didn't even mind if we got late for our movie. But when it came, it wasn't as extravaggant as we'd hope. It was a big bowl filled with crushed ice, milk, red bean, sweet corn and ice cream with strawberry syrup on top. It was just okay...

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
As there aren't much Malaysian restaurants inManila, Old Penang RS Restaurant is a great way to start with. Their pricing is definitely street or hawker price but compare to other restaurants in Newport Mall, this is already reasonable. The food quality and service is worth paying for.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Old Penang RS Restaurant Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Rice \| Appetizers \| Noodles \| Mains \| Mains 2 \| Desserts \| Beverage \| Coffee & Tea \| Fruit Shakes \| Healthy Juices \|
Taste	★★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Old Penang RS Restaurant
Business Address	3/F New Port Mall, New Port Resorts World, Pasay City, Metro Manila
Business Hours	11am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	200-400
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact
Other

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The third stop for the Baguio Food Tour 2014(#BFT2014) is Alfoncito's Place at Kisad Road.

It's found on the basement so we were all clueless on what to expect.

I was really amazed at how artsy and quaint the place was. It had colorful paper butterflies, wall arts, ginger bread house and all sorts of mix match that work well together.

I even found their clock to be cool.

It's the first time I've seen a cafe with a sign like this. What a great idea.

While hands off my gadgets, completely offline and disconnected, I kept myself busy with their place mat which doubles as a place mat. When I was in grade school, we always had this bulletin board labelled "Best in Art" where all the best works are plastered for display. I'm proud to say I got my works hanged there sometimes. I kind of miss showing my artistic side... so what do you think? =p

Food

Antipasti

Chicken Crostini (100 php)

The Chicken Crostini is a serving of 3 toasted country bread topped with chicken strip, tomato slice, melted cheese and pesto. It was a nice crunchy starter.

Panini

♥ Barbecue Pork Panini (145 php)

One of my favorite items during our visit was the Barbecue Pork Panini with mixed green salad on the side.

Pasta

Linguini al Pesto with Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken (180 php)

The Linguini al Pesto with Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken was loved by my companions. The pasta was very tasty and the Oven-Baked Herbed Chicken strips were moist, tender and delicious too.

♥ Spaghetti al Aglio e Olive (155 php)

The Spaghetti al Aglio e Olive is spiced with chili and garlic with lots of olives! I really enjoy the spicy garlicky flavor of this dish!

♥ Penne Alla Bolognese(180 php)

Their Penne Alla Bolognese is a great interpretation of my classic favorite pasta dish. I love that has a nice blend of tanginess. The meatball was also good!

Heavenly Desserts

Nutty Banana Crepe

Peaches and Cream Crepe

♥ Apple and Cinnamon Crepe

I really enjoyed their silky and fluffy crepes! My friends and I each had our own favorites. I loved the Apple and Cinnamon Crepe because it has a nice balance of sweet and spice.

Drinks

Something Hot...

Irish Creme (80 php)

Everyone seemed to enjoy their drinks but I felt my Irish Creme was a bit bland and diluted.

Cucumber Twist (50 php/glass)

The Cucumber Twist is a cucumber, mint and lemon flavored Italian soda. It was a refreshing drink.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I really Alfoncito's Place because it makes me feel laid back and relaxed. Food is quite affordable too. My friends were really please with their Oatmeal Shakes so I guess I should try that on my next visit.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Alfoncito's Place Menu
Ambiance	★★★	Antipasti \| Panini \| Pasta \| Pefect Match \| Desserts \| Hot Drinks \| Shakes \| Smoothies \|
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Alfoncito's Place
Business Address	Lower Ground Floor EDY Building Kisad Road, Baguio City, Philippines
Business Hours	11am-9pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	100-300
Free WiFi	No
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(0915) 785-2947
Other	Facebook Fan Page

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During our Baguio Food Tour 2014 (#BFT2014), we stayed at Azalea Residence. I'm glad with the group's selection because it acquainted me with this praiseworthy hotel. They offer top-notch service and facilities. In fact, I found it difficult to get up once I lay on their bed because it's so soft and cozy! There's cable TV in every room. There's a stove, fridge and even microwave over. The staffs are very friendly and courteous too. And as a foodie, of course, I'm very thrilled to share about Tradisyon by Azalea's Breakfast Buffet.

Tradisyon by Azalea is located on the ground floor of Azalea residences. It specializes in Filipino Comfort Food.

The dining area is so spacious that it offers its dinner utmost comfort and privacy. It has soft yellow light that adds a tone of coziness to the place.

Omelet Station

Upon walking in, the first thing you'll encounter is the Omelet Station. You can request your style of omelet or egg here. Due to the numerous buffet options, I opted for an egg instead to spare my tummy from being too stuffed.

Scrambled Egg

Sunny Side Up

Eggs Over Easy

Whether Scrambled, Sunny Side Up or Eggs Over Easy, kuya cooked them perfectly!

Salad and Fruit Bar

For an early serving of healthy treats, they have an assortment of pre-made salad like fruit salad and macaroni salad, DIY salad ingredients and dressings and fresh fruits at the Salad and Fruit Bar.

For drinks, they have Iced Tea, Orange juice or Freshly Brewed Coffee. They also serve Cerealwith Milk. This is a great option for growing kids. Azalea Residences is really a top consideration when looking for a hotel for the family because not only do they provide family-friendly facilities, they also consider children in their food offerings.

Pastries

Strawberry Compote, Brownies and Foccacia

On our first day, they had the Strawberry Compote. On the second day, we had the Blueberry Compote. Both of them are really good that my companions and I enjoyed it! The brownies was also good! But, Foccacia was a bit hard.

Pancakes

I also requested Pancakes! It was served with maple syrup and butter on top.

Macaroni and Cheese

The Macaroni and Cheese is delicious! I loved the gooey cheese overload.

Buttered Mixed Vegetables (with Cauliflower!)

To redeem myself from the guilt of devouring over the Macaroni and Cheese, I got some of this really sweet buttered Buttered Mixed Vegetables. I could tell that they use fresh-from-the market ingredients.

Swordfish / Dangit

The Swordfish is one of my all-time favorite Filipino breakfast viand. There's just something about the perfect crisp and saltiness that always make me consume more than I intend to.

Fish and Chips

I thought the Fish and Chips is a cool and fun dish to offer. While chatting with my companions, I was munching on these! The potato chips are addictive!

Grilled Chicken

The Grilled Chicken was tender and succulent although the skins are a bit burnt.

Milkfish / Bangus

You know, I do have a lot of simply homey dishes on my favorite list and the fried Milkfish is one of them! Since childhood, my siblings and I would race each other to devour the fatty part. =))

Bacon

Many say that everything with Bacon is good. Well, here you go. Eat your heart out!

Baguio Longganisa

Baguio Longganisa with some vinegar is yum!

Corned Beef

Of course, a famous Filipino comfort food breakfast is the Corned Beef.

Congee and Soup Station

A warm bowl soup or Congee on a cold Baguio climate is my kind of comfort.

Hot Congee

You can choose the toppings you want!

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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We had a filling breakfast during our stay because of the wide variants of quality breakfast buffet offerings at Tradisyon by Azalea. Aside from that, the service is good and the WiFi is fast and reliable.

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Tradisyon by Azalea
Ambiance	★★★★	Breakfast Buffet: 500 php (if not included in the room rate package)
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★★
Price	★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Tradisyon by Azalea
Business Address	7 Leonard Wood Loop, Baguio City, Philippines
Business Hours	5am-10pm
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	300-800
Free WiFi	Yes (fast and reliable)
Unlocked Foursquare Perks	None
Contact	(074) 424-8716
Other	Website

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