Reviews

This category includes restaurant reviews. The following aspects are included in the review: ambiance, service, quality of food, and the price.

Feb
2010

Meal Delivery Service in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines, having a personal chef delivery service is not that popular yet, but in the US, it’s very common. Probably because we Filipinos have a notion that having a meal delivery service would compromise the health and nutrition of our family. Actually, most of the these home delivery meal services offer organic options that are not available in the local market. These kinds of services are for people who do not have time to cook for themselves or for their family and wanted to have a balanced full meal. Some of them would even offer meals that are included in a specific kinds of diet such as the South Beach Diet, High Protein and many others. This is a good way for you to eat healthy dishes even though you  are very busy. All you have to do is to just call and tell them what you want.

I know that some gyms collaborate with personal chefs because they can target the “fitness” buffs who frequent to the gym. To those who have tried this, can you tell me how was it? I wish  I can try this some time, the question is are they expensive and is the food delicious?

Jun
2009

Brothers Burger Launches Their Wagyu Burger

Brothers Burger is celebrating its 10th year anniversary of providing the best and quality burgers in town. This is a reason to celebrate and make a mark in the burger business here in the Philippines by launching its Wagyu Burger. Wagyu is the considered the most tender among all kinds of beefs because the cattle adopt a different feeding and breeding techniques (from Japan). Brothers Burger supplier of Wagyu Beef is Snake River Farms from the United States. Continue reading →

Mar
2009

Krung Thai: A Hidden Thai Cuisine Getaway in Marikina

Thai Spring Rolls at Krung Thai

Thai Spring Rolls, 4pcs. at 99 Pesos

I didn’t realize that in the middle of Marikina City there would be a Thai restaurant that is as good (or better) as the Thai restaurants iin the posh areas of the metro. It’s just behind a public area (Marikina Public Market) and it’s not known to many.

During my birthday last Feb 28th, me and my fellow bloggers (Aileen, Melo, Gail, Marc, JayDJ, Karla and Migs) dined at this restaurant just to get together;seems that we’re a little stressed on the SM Marikina Wifi Stress Event. Nah, just kidding. Anyway, Aileen suggested that we eat here and so our gastronomic cravings headed up to this place. Continue reading →

Feb
2009

Portico 1771

Portico at Serendra

We were invited to dine in Portico and my oh my I was really delighted with joy because it’s been a long time since I’ve dined to any Chateau restaurant. The last time I was in a Chateau place was in Sidebar Cafe last year and the last time I was in Portico was way back in High School (it was in Malate then, right?).

Baked Cheese Fondue by Portico

For our appetizer, we decided to have the Baked Cheese Fondue. It was so good and the nicest thing about it is that the waiter would give you additional bread if you asked for it (and even though you don’t ask for it! :) ). The fondue is made of melted Fontina and Mozzarella Cheese and topped with chorizo and green bell pepper. Another good thing also about this appetizer is that it doesn’t leave you with the “maumay” taste unlike other cheeses. Continue reading →

Feb
2009

Explore the World at Bigby’s Cafe

At Bigby's Cafe and Restaurant - Megamall

Before we arrived at the restaurant, we were thinking as to why it was called Bigby’s. I hunched that maybe it’s because they have big servings of their food. Well, to our surprise the servings indeed are enough for 2-3 people to share. It was only the 2 of us who went there so it was really a struggle for us to taste the house specialties.

Just a little background, Bigby’s isn’t really new in the restaurant scene. It actually originated in Cagayan de Oro (1999) then opened branches in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod. The branch in Manila is their newest branch and has been earning raves about this newbie in town. The atmosphere of the restaurant feels like Indiana Jones or something like that so when you go there, you will have the “worldly” feeling of food tripping. Their staff complements the atmosphere by wearing brown explorer shorts and shirt with high socks.

Tijuana Quesadilla (Combo Beef and Chicken) at Bigby's Cafe

Tijuana Quesadilla (Combination of Beef and Chicken) 1/2 @ Php 165

There were a lot of food in the menu and we really didn’t know where to start. Good thing is our friendly server (or I think he’s the manager ;) ) suggested some specialty and best seller dishes and we weren’t disappointed on the dishes he suggested to us. For our appetizer, we ordered Tijuana Quesadilla. You can choose from different fillings for their quesadilla: chicken, beef, combination or plain cheese. Our server suggested to get the combination as it tastes much better than the others. I liked the quesadilla because it is very tasty and the fillings are just enough. I loved the salsa! I could taste the cilantro and the plumpness of the tomatoes. Karla and I were talking that a whole quesadilla would probably make us full at once so good thing that we ordered half only. Continue reading →

Dec
2008

Kanin Club at Paseo de Sta. Rosa, Laguna

Ensaladang Mangga at Kanin Club

Thai Green Mango Salad @ Php 115

This is the 3rd round of pigging out during our Plurk Lakbayan 08 in Tagaytay. This pit stop was supposed to be the 4th stop because we were supposed to have bulalo first at Leslie’s in Tagaytay but due to unfortunate events, we were not able to have our bulalo thus Kanin Club became our 3rd pit stop ;) .

I believe Juned already ordered for everyone so each table has all of these dishes. If you’re gonna search other bloggers who were part of this, you’ll probably see different shots and angles of the dishes here hehe. So for our appetizer, he chose Thai Green Mango Salad. I immediately fell in love with this appetizer because the green mangoes are not that sour. The taste of cilantro, peanuts and lime juice are easily noticed when you taste this dish. There is a balance of sweet and sour (not in a sweet and sour pork way ;) ) and this would really appetize your gastronomic cravings. Continue reading →

Dec
2008

The Kebab Factory

Hyderabad Biryani at Kebab Factory
Hyderabad Biryani @Php 180

SM Megamall has just recently opened its Atrium and in it are lots of interesting restaurants to choose from and one of which is Kebab Factory. The Atrium is their first restaurant and will probably open other branches in the near future. At that time, they were still in their soft opening so the restaurant looks pretty simple. The place does not look like Persian at all unlike the other Persian restaurants we’ve been to like Mister Kabab, Ziggurat and many others. The common colors are white and yellow and the waitresses/waiters do not look Persian at all (meaning their uniforms :) ).

We ordered 3 dishes: Hyderabad Biryani, Beef Kebab and Motabal with Pita Bread. The Hyderabad Biryani tastes great. I could really taste (and smell) the spices and you could really see the brightness of it. The brass bowl also compliments the Persian feel of it. Continue reading →

Dec
2008

Peri-Peri Grill House

No, it isn’t a disease (because it sounds like beri-beri) but this is one of the best places to go to when you’re at the Promenade Mall in Greenhills. The place was just actually newly renovated just August of this year and was previously named as Peri-Peri.

Fish and Chips at Peri Peri

Php 230 per order

For our appetizer, we ordered Fish and Chips. I must say that this is one of the best Fish and Chips I’ve ever tasted. It is actually coated with beer batter and served with tangy tartar sauce. Continue reading →

Aug
2008

UCC Cafe Terrace in Trinoma

Sumiyaki Coffee Jelly at UCC
Sumiyaki Coffee Jelly

We were invited weeks ago to a coffee tasting brunch in the newly opened UCC Cafe Terrace in Trinoma. Some food bloggers were there such as: Noemi, Prudence, Tin, Robin and Nina ( and we enjoyed the food and taking pictures as well! :) ) I apologize that it took me awhile to blog about this, been busy and been sick as well ( I need full concentration to write this :) ). Continue reading →

Jul
2008

Feeling Heavenly with Heaven N’ Eggs


I really enjoy eating breakfast. I could probably eat it during any time of the day. I won’t mind :) . This morning after my work, Karla and I decided to eat our ‘brunch’ in Heaven N’ Eggs in Glorietta 4. We’ve been fans of pancakes and eggs so we decided to eat there.

We decided to sit in the ’swing’ area, so that we could feel that we’re in the countryside eating breakfast. This is what I like in Heaven N’ Eggs, it actually makes you feel cozy and sunshiny. It’s nice to eat there in the morning, it just gives you a good vibe to brighten up your day. Well that is for ‘normal’ people who start their work in the morning not like me I start work in the evening :) . The color yellow is very evident and waiters would greet you with a smile.

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