Fried Chicken is enjoyed by the young and old. And when one needs to satiate their chicken craving, established pioneers like Jollibee’s Chicken Joy and KFC (original recipe) comes to mind. But then there’s the Korean chicken invasion – Bonchon and Kyochon are the first game changers for such. Who would have thought that Koreans make better versions of fried chicken? Continue reading
January 21, 2017 – Weekends are meant for spending time with family and good food, which I usually do but last Saturday was something else. It was a discovery of something new at a not-so unusual place. Continue reading
While there are a lot of new restaurants to choose from, there is that one place that always keeps me coming back. It may be because of the food. But the real reason that keeps me coming back is the childhood memories that I grew up with. Continue reading
There is something about Japanese desserts, that is so impressively done. Simplicity at its finest! When I crave for cheese tart, I go to the place where I think the best cheese tarts are made – KUMORI. Continue reading
Hello fellow foodies, and happy new year!
I haven’t been giving my food blog some love for the past few months, hopefully 2017 will be my year of regular blog posts for both my blogs. Anyhow, let me share with you this hole-in-the-wall restaurant, not-so quietly tucked in the busy streets of the Makati Business District. Continue reading
My husband and I both love Bonchon, and recently we tried their new Beef Bibimbowl. What we usually order is either chicken or fish with spicy mayo, but since we’re curious (and huge fans) of bibimbap, we decided to give it a try. Continue reading
Hola Mi Amigas! Mi Amigos! It has been a long hiatus yet again. But anyway, let me share with you our new favorite Mexican restaurant, located along Dona Soledad, Betterliving Paranaque – Taqueria 101.
Rodics – A quaint diner located along Legazpi Makati. It’s the place where one wants to have a decent meal. This diner is most known for its ‘silog’ meals, but they do have other viands to choose from, in ‘turo-turo’ style.
Rodics Menu
Discovering new food joints or food for that matter is exciting! More so if it’s a local discovery. When my sister arrived from her week long trip, she brought home a couple of goodies for the family. One of which is a box of Silvanas from SANS RIVAL Cakes & Pastries, which was actually a gift from her friend. Continue reading
Yes, KFC’s A.M. Breakfast buffet is back! This time, introducing unlimited WAFFLES. Create your waffle in various ways, sweet or savory with toppings like; marshmallows, crushed brownies, Oreos and peanuts. And top it off with your choice of maple syrup, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, mango sauce or strawberry pulp.
Hello fellow foodies! It has been a long hiatus since my last food post. Having received a few likes in the Facebook page and still receiving email food invites, in case you’re wondering if I’ll still be making food reviews? Well, I just want you to know that I’m not abandoning my food blog (due to lack of posts). In fact, I’m quite surprised to receive such invites even if I’m not that active anymore.
Keeping today’s blog post short by sharing this foodie find earlier at the grocery – Coconut flavored OREO.
I love coconut, same goes with Oreo, so I was really intrigued when they created a local flavored Oreo cookie.
Weekend cheat days are the best. Yesterday, M and I decided to revisit Army Navy as it had been 2 years since we last dined there.
KFC Philippines introduces another chicken flavor that will surely entice those who love Korean flavored chicken – KFC Spicy Gangnam Chicken. I wanted to try KFC’s version to see how it compares with the well-known BonChon (but I’ve yet to try Kyochon soon).
One of my not-so-recent food discovery for the month of September, was during my birthday celebration with my significant other. After having our dinner at Suzukin Makati branch, we were supposed to go to SM Jazz to have my cupcake fix at J. Cuppacakes. But instead, he suggested to go to Glorietta instead and finally try – Cafe Shibuya.
Lava Cake P175
Last week, I celebrated my 30th birthday with my significant other. And for our food destination, we decided to go back to basics. Meaning, finally trying out the restaurants listed in our bucket list. One of which was, a place that I’ve been wanting to revisit for the longest time – Suzu Kin. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant has been around since 1981. A Japanese restaurant where my mom used to bring us when we were younger. I remember entering during lunch time, and the place is always packed with people.
When ordering, there were no menu’s at that time since you can find them written in chalkboards adorning the walls. Well, that was during my time. I was surprised, that the menu system had changed but the ambiance hasn’t changed one bit. Okay, maybe the paint job made the whole area seems more brighter, but everything else was like stepping back to my childhood. Tables, chairs and even the staff has been there through the years. Loyalty award please.
My significant other and I both LOVE chicken, and when we need to satisfy our chicken craving, one of our other go to places is BonChon [aside from Manang’s and KFC]. After a long day in Megamall this weekend, I asked if he wanted to try Bon Chon’s new food item called – Seoul Fried Rice, with ground beef.
Sharing another one-of-a-kind ‘pasalubong’ from my sister, from her layover in Korea a few days ago. Being a first timer in visiting various countries, her ‘motto’ when buying us goodies [food]. She wants to play it safe, by buying a box or two for us to try. The first one was the Galaxy Flutes, and now Market O Real Brownies [Korean brand]. I sense, the reason behind this purchase was because of its cute packaging. Hehe!
Having seen the Chips Ahoy Brownie Filled cookie for a long, long time. My significant other and I finally decided to give in to temptation a few Saturdays ago. And why not? It’s not everyday, or even every weekend that we get to indulge into something so calorificly (if there’s even such a term) sinful.
In my mind, I had high hopes on this cookie.
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The best thing about travelling? Aside from immersing yourself in culture, landscape and food? Well, it’s definitely bringing home something unique from the place and sharing it with your love ones. In Filipino terms, ‘Pasalubong’. When my sister spent her first layover in the land of AbuDhabi, one of her ‘pasalubong’ for us was a small pack of Flutes [made by Galaxy], and other chocolates. We really didn’t know how Flutes would taste like, until we were able to try it ourselves.
Weekend’s for the Travelling Hello Kitty and Travelling Gundam is never complete without Manang’s Chicken. For yesterday’s Saturdate, they decided to go jogging around Makati, and luckily Travelling Hello Kitty remembered that there was a near Manang’s restaurant in Jupiter Street Makati. Not too far from where she lives.
I have been keeping an eye of the Fondue Factory, ever since it had opened in Glorietta Makati a few weeks ago. Thankfully, last weekend my significant other and I were able to try it for dessert after our quick lunch date.
I initially thought that their price range would be around P100 and up, but surprisingly it’s quite affordable. Two thumbs up for affordability! Now I wondered if their chocolate fondue tastes any good.
Choc Nut is a local brand well loved by kids of the 80’s and even presently. Despite the changing times, the taste has remained the same through the years. A simple candy bar, when melts in the mouth, the flavor of chocolate and peanut explodes and brings nostalgic memories. Just like the feeling of Anton Ego as we was served with a little “perspective”.
Last week, I decided to join my significant other’s little project called the Travelling Gundam. Where he and his favorite toy gets to travel and discover food joints in the metro. Only my feature is not about Gundam but, Hello Kitty. So let me start off Hello Kitty Eats here in my blog. Hello Kitty went out on a date / errand with the Travelling Gundam last Saturday. The place where they chose to eat, is yet again not a new restaurant but something he where he had influenced me to enjoy a chicken craving [aside from Bonchon] – Manang’s.
‘Ang fried chicken ng Pinoy!’
I suppose, growing up like most families, Chinese food is a staple and is one of the most well loved cuisines in the world. My family frequents such when we get to eat out on weekends or if mom simply wants to treat us out. My most ordered food from any Chinese restaurant would be dim sum. And speaking of dim sum, finally, having travelled to the North for the past few weeks. I was able to try Dimsum Break at SM North Edsa.
Many weeks ago, our friend Nicoy asked if we wanted to go swimming before summer officially ends. Martin and I instantly agreed and after finalizing our schedules along with our friends Joy and Edwin, we agreed on an overnight swimming outing not too far from Metro Manila at – Water Camp Resort, Kawit Cavite last May 28, 2014.
Missy’s Bon Bon’s is well known bakeshop located in Cagayan de Oro, and one of their best selling item is their Bon Bon’s – A soft fluffy bun filled with either ‘yema’ or chocolate filling.
Missy Bon Bon’s chocolate filled pastel is indeed delicious. The bun is fluffy and not too heavy. The best part? The chocolate filling, which almost tasted like Nutella spread. I sure know someone who will love this.
Many thanks to my sweet sister for the sweeet gesture.
It has been a long time since I last visited, Ugu Bigyan’s pottery house in Tiaong, Quezon. Fast forward last May 15, 2014, we organized a day tour at Lucban Quezon. Which we all had fun and our tummies full from a Lucban Food Trip. Before even heading to the Pahiyas Festival, our first itinerary was card making (morning snack and lunch included) in Ugu Bigyan’s Potter’s Garden and Restaurant.
For those who may not know who Ugu Bigyan is, he is well-known in the country for making world-class hand made potteries, a restaurateur, interior designer and landscape artist.
In continuation of my second trip to Marinduque last week, here are a few more photos of our nature tripping around Gasan. Our first destination was at the Paadyao Falls. Before trekking, our tourism officer Mr. Joven showed us what used to be an overflowing river. Sadly because of Mining many years ago [man’s greedy intentions], turned this once natural resource into dry “land”.
The result of Man’s Greed
It seems that I’ve been traveling a lot since the start of 2014. While I have traveled to different places, there is one bucket list that I’ve been meaning to capture for the longest time and thankfully I was able to do just that, during my travel back to Marinduque last week [May 8-10].
That bucket list was to take photos of a romantic sunset by the beach. Mother Nature truly leaves me speechless with its astonishing beauty. Breathless. Spectacular. Romantic.
When I think of Batanes (when it comes to food), the first thing that comes to mind is ‘Bukayo’. ‘Bukayo’ is dried coconut and sugar mixed together and formed into bars; a delicacy in the island. Other than that, Batanes isn’t really a destination you can consider a food destination to begin with. But, that changed when an authentic Italian pizza place opened around 4 years ago called – Casa Napoli.
Casa Napoli brands itself as authentic, as the owner’s brother worked in Italy as a chef and learned how to make good pizza. The word “good” or “awesome” simply does not justify the pizza he makes, you really have to try it yourself. The restaurant is located in their newly opened hotel called Bernardo’s, which is a few kilometers away from Batanes Seaside Lodge.
Minimalist. Bernardo’s Hotel
Even before my Batanes adventure began for this year, I was able to travel to SOCKSARGEN (South Cotobato, Sultan Kudarat, Saranggani and General Santos). As most people would think, hesitations can be foreseen due to the negative news we’ve been seeing on television. But, as what our security escort had told us, presently things are far more better compared to the previous years in.
I have visited the province of Batanes many years ago. If I can recall correctly, I was still a college student back then. After coming back last week, it is without a doubt still a destination that leaves me breathless with its bare beauty of places such as; the beautiful sunset at the Rolling Hills, iconic light houses and enormous hills that is surrounded by the pacific ocean. A living painting if I say so myself.
If you have been reading this blog for quite a while, you would notice that I have a very strong penchant for sweet desserts. Let me start this week with a something sweet, which by the way is another food court find but this time located in Ortigas City. A trip to SM Megamall for me is never complete without me buying a snack pack of Moshi Manju. Moshi Manju are mini Korean pancakes shaped like a fish, and has different kinds of fillings. However currently, they only maintained two flavors which are their best sellers – Chocolate and Pastillas de Leche. They used to have custard filling but it seems they phased that out already.
Moshi Manju located at SM Ground Floor, Food court
Hello Foodies! For today’s post, let me share with you my current food discovery which I pleasantly enjoyed at Glorietta Food Choices yesterday. My date and I met past lunch time, and before going to the book signing of Mr. Gerry Alanguilan at Robinsons Galleria, we decided to eat first before travelling to Ortigas.
When I’m not craving for anything in particular, I always find myself in this kind of situation; “I want something different, but don’t want to spend so much today”. Ha-ha!
Samurai Food Stall at Glorietta
Nothing beats when your mom brings home ‘pasalubong‘ for the family. For today she surprised us with a box of Fratini’s Restaurant Pizza – Meditteranea (grilled zucchini, grilled eggplant, capsicum and pitted olives). Now, this is THE kind of pizza that I prefer to have, as I simply love grilled veggies especially bell pepper and zucchini.
As what Olaf sang in the movie Frozen; “It’s Summerrrrrrrr!” Indeed it is! And what better way to cool down with a cold spoonfull of snow. Yes, snow! (okay, it’s actually spelled as snoe) Where? At the new milk tea shop where my sister and I had tried, at SM Jazz Makati called “Cobo”.
As much as possible when I make food reviews, I try my best not to get too technical about it. Let me just share with you then my food adventure this time with Hoagies. Hoagies opened last October of 2013, and it was only a few weeks back that I was finally able to try this sandwich shop along with my food trip partner.
Sandwich shops normally has 6 or 12″ inch subs, but what sets Hoagies apart? They have 8″ inch subs for only P88. Now that is what I call, a bang for your buck kind of meal.
Choose your sandwich sub
What I love about the Philippines are, our historic cathedrals as they are simply majestic and is rich in cultural history. Boac Cathedral is no exception, as it was our first panoramic sight of Marinduque was on our second day. We may not have been able to enjoy checking out the nooks and cranny’s inside the church, as there was an on going wedding taking place. But we still managed to take a glimpse of the church’s magnificence.
My recent travel destination was in Marinduque, and I must say that we were all blown away with this province not only because of its beauty but the people as well. Our first stop upon arriving from our 5 hour travel by car and boat, was at Boac Hotel to have our late lunch. I wasn’t able to take photos anymore but despite the “normality” of seafood and the soup dish it was well received by our empty tummies.
Saging lang ang may puso! [A familiar phrase that we Filipinos commonly say on rare occasions].
While that phrase may be true, If I may say ‘hindi lang saging ang may puso‘. The Philippines too has a heart, and you can find it at the breathtaking province of Marinduque. Admittedly, it was only then that I discovered that this province was the heart of the Philippines. Because the first thing that comes in my mind is their well-known festivity called Moriones. The province is indeed rich in historical and religious culture as legend has it that, Marinduque was formed as a consequence of a tragic love affair between Mariin and Gatduke. As told by our tour guide, Mr. Dindo Asuncion-Tourism Officer.
Because I like to keep things organized for my blog posts, I’d like to add a new category and this one is called ‘Movie Munchies’, and for today’s post is my favorite movie munchies of all time – Nachos!
While others prefer popcorn for their movie snack, I personally prefer nachos between the latter. There are two contenders; Taters and Nacho King. But if I would have to vote which is best between the two, my vote goes to [hands down] NACHO KING! Taters is also good, but price value is a bit ‘pricey’ as you would have to separately pay for the toppings for P20 each.
I never got a chance to take decent photos of the Nacho King kiosk at SM Megamall. More so being able to take a decent shot of the Nachos itself, as it’s all gone before I can even attempt to do so. Luckily during my visit at the World Bazaar Festival, I saw a Nacho King kiosk at the food hall. Finally! It deserves a well taken photo feature here in my food blog. Ha-ha!
Because watching movies deserves an awesome movie munchies
During my visit at the World Bazaar Festival a few days ago. I was able to find one product that I’ve been meaning to find for the longest time – 3:15PM Milk Tea
More on 3:15PM Milk Tea:
A Taiwanese brand that makes 100% natural milk tea bags. No artificial flavoring.
I’ve read quite a few of blog reviews about 3:15PM Milk tea, so I decided to give it a try myself. Also because I want my sister to try out their product as she loves milk tea a lot. As we passed by their booth, the guy offered us their roasted milk tea for us to try.
Because 3:15PM means I LOVE YOU~haha #cheesy
And I was right! My sister loved their Milk Tea a lot that she wanted to pose beside their products. See photo below.
My beautiful and sweetest sister in the whole wide world
Roasted Milk Tea – can be served hot or cold
My thoughts about 3:15PM Roasted Milk Tea?
There’s nothing much to say about this variant really. It’s just simply delicious! The milk and tea component are just right. Not too sweet, and the tea was not over powering.
I searched through their Facebook page and found out that 3:15 products are available at;
Unimart, Cash and Carry, Makati Supermarket, Robinsons Supermarket – Ermita, Otis, Galleria, Pioneer, Magnolia, Eastwood, Nuvali and Tagaytay.
To know more about the brand:
Follow them at their Facebook page or Instagram!
I remember during my childhood years when my mom used to bring us to El Pollo Loco. I can’t recall whether it was in Greenbelt, but it was one of those food adventures that I haven’t forgotten up to date.
Last Saturday, I was in a chicken craving phase and my date and I decided to try something ‘new’. Well, more of new for him and me revisiting to find out if it has still remained the same.
El Pollo Loco
Hello foodie readers! If you have been a long time reader of this blog, you would know that I have a serious sweet tooth. With that said, let me quickly share with you something sweet YET something healthy that I currently discovered. Many thanks to one of the Editorial Assistant here at work for sharing this.
New discovery from The Superfood Grocer
Raw Cacao Nibs Php350.00
How timely that I had plans on pursuing a one month challenge, and then on the fourth day I suddenly get sick for almost a week. Well, let me just carry on with it shall we? Last Friday, I accompanied my date to TriNoma for a parcel and what’s a date without a foodie adventure right?
Quite frankly, aside from the ‘adventure’ we were just simply famished by that time and Ristorante Bigoli seems to be the perfect place to satiate our Italian craving for the day.
Ristorante Bigoli at TriNoma
Eating out with my family is predictable as our most frequented restaurant is either Luk Yuen or North Park. I guess it always boils down to our family favorite every time we dine out. And what luck that Glorietta 5 has both, although last Saturday Luk Yuen was closed so we opted the latter. While we normally order our favorite wanton noodle soup, my sister and I saw a man with a huge bowl of noodle soup with lots of toppings. It simply looked so good that we both decided to order what was called – Ultimate Noodle Soup.
November is one of the months that most writers look forward to, as they annually have their NaNoWriMo challenge (National Novel Writing Month). I never attempted to write a novel and so this challenge is something that I’ve been passing up, ever since I found about it a few years ago. However, when I learned about the #NaBloPoMo (National Blog Posting Month); I know this is more up my alley [so to speak]. Basically, the goal is to post once every day for the entire month of November. No theme, no word count, no rules; just you, your blog, and 30 new post. I already missed two days worth of blog post but I will try my best to make up for it. But really the challenge is actually trying to come up with daily post about food or travel until the end of November.
Well, here’s to my first post for the NaBloPoMo challenge.
Hello my fellow foodies! Quite a long week huh?
Anyhow, for today’s post is a mini ‘feature’ of a restaurant that we were able to try at Los Banos, Laguna called – Bonito’s. I say a mini feature because it was more of a lunch treat from our cousin, and I preferred to spend my time catching up with my cousins at that time. But as a serious foodie, it is a ritual for me to take photos of my meals especially when I dine out. Well, It can’t be helped!
Honestly, there are a lot for me to say about my experience with Bonito’s which was a hit and a lot of misses. First up was the water container they used to serve the customers, which was really dirty and had some brown stains. My cousin and I immediately noticed it and I was really grossed out. I didn’t take photos of it anymore, as I didn’t want to be the cousin who kept complaining when it was a free lunch. While I did appreciate the treat, I can’t help but scrutinize how dirty the glass containers were. I asked the waiter to replace the container, unfortunately it just looked like it has been sitting in the shelf for a while.
Last Sunday after lunch at Greenbelt 1, while on our way to watch a movie at Glorietta 4. My family and I passed by the Coffee Origins at Greenbelt 5. It was actually our mom who wanted to check what the different kiosks had to offer, and we all happily agreed.
I was invited to attend the launch of the event, however due to the bad weather I didn’t bother risking the inconvenience.
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