5.0
Food 4
Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 4
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"Single" ain't single at all!
4.0
Food 3
Ambiance 3
Service 4
Price 5
About a year ago, I was walking around UP Town Center and saw a bunch of people lining up in front of this particular store. I was curious as to what the fuzz was about and saw that these people were actually gleefully waiting for their turn to be ushered inside a restaurant. It puzzled me as to why people (young and old) are willing to postpone their dinner and wait for an hour or so just to get in and have their meal in there. I went back couple of times but the scenery never changed. One sweet day, only 2 or 3 groups were waiting so we decided to try it for ourselves and see what Casa Verde has to offer.
Nothing (aside from all the tables were occupied) was really special inside the restaurant; just the usual stuff.
The service was good. Once the order was taken, it only took a matter of minutes before the food was served. The staff were quick on their feet and attends to the customers at impressive speed.
We ordered 1 Single Brian's Ribs, Seafood Carbonara. and we also tried the Milky Way Shake. Both the pasta and the ribs were okay. Don't get me wrong, they are delicious but there's nothing spectacular about the 2 dishes taste-wise. The shake was a different story though. It was superb; chocolate shake at it's finest! It's not too sweet, the choco flavor was intense and the toppings were fantastic.
Milky Way aside, taste is not this restaurant's strongest point. Then what is? It's the serving my friends! The serving! I believe this is what people are lining for. In my personal opinion, the ribs can very well feed 2-3 adults and it cost a little less than 300php. Milky Way is easily the best purchase during our visit. Not only does this shake taste spectacularly delicious, it can easily serve 4-5 adults! Yes, 4-5 adults and you can check the photos if you are not convinced. The pasta's serving was just enough for one person though.
Overall, it's a good place to visit with your friends. I am not sure if I am willing to wait that long in line but it is worth revisiting if the queue is not too long.
Nothing (aside from all the tables were occupied) was really special inside the restaurant; just the usual stuff.
The service was good. Once the order was taken, it only took a matter of minutes before the food was served. The staff were quick on their feet and attends to the customers at impressive speed.
We ordered 1 Single Brian's Ribs, Seafood Carbonara. and we also tried the Milky Way Shake. Both the pasta and the ribs were okay. Don't get me wrong, they are delicious but there's nothing spectacular about the 2 dishes taste-wise. The shake was a different story though. It was superb; chocolate shake at it's finest! It's not too sweet, the choco flavor was intense and the toppings were fantastic.
Milky Way aside, taste is not this restaurant's strongest point. Then what is? It's the serving my friends! The serving! I believe this is what people are lining for. In my personal opinion, the ribs can very well feed 2-3 adults and it cost a little less than 300php. Milky Way is easily the best purchase during our visit. Not only does this shake taste spectacularly delicious, it can easily serve 4-5 adults! Yes, 4-5 adults and you can check the photos if you are not convinced. The pasta's serving was just enough for one person though.
Overall, it's a good place to visit with your friends. I am not sure if I am willing to wait that long in line but it is worth revisiting if the queue is not too long.
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Milky Way!
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It's not the food, it's the staff!
3.0
Food 3
Ambiance 4
Service 2
Price 3
Our first visit in this restaurant was very pleasing and memorable. Good food, excellent ambience and nice service: these are just a few of the things we experienced when we first visited this Japanese restaurant in Tomas Morato. These are very same expectations that we had when we decided to re-visit Omakase.
Ambience: Love the place. It was raining but place exudes a warm and comforting feel which I thought was very appealing.
Service: Not the best, nor the worst this time around. The staff were okay attitude-wise. The issue I had was they were too preoccupied with talking amongst themselves. Took a while for the food to be served and most of the dishes were already cold (Miso was bordering on warm and room temperature). Seems like the food was sitting in the kitchen for a good 10 mins before it was served. Again, the staff seemed too “busy” with other things and forgot they have customers waiting.
Food: The food was cold but was still good. I can actually imagine how it would have tasted hot/warm. Miso, Kakunidon, Saga Tofu, Salmon Katsu were all okay. As expected, the serving were generous and very tasty (but cold). I may be just a tofu freak but both the Saga Tofu and the tofu in the Kakunidon were insanely delicious. The Salmon strips were good and the braised pork (Kakunidon) just melts in the mouth. But then again, most of these were already cold upon landing on our table.
Price: For this particular visit, I would say we somewhat got what we paid for but not quite (our first visit exceeded our expectations though).
Overall: It’s a little disappointing since our first visit was nice and the only complaint I had was there were no seats inside. Their food deserves a 4 but due to the staff’s negligence, I had to give food a rating of 3. I’ve written this review not to discourage customers from visiting Omakase; instead, let this be a reminder that sometimes, their staff gets a distracted. Ask about your food right away should you feel it’s taking too long to get served.
Ambience: Love the place. It was raining but place exudes a warm and comforting feel which I thought was very appealing.
Service: Not the best, nor the worst this time around. The staff were okay attitude-wise. The issue I had was they were too preoccupied with talking amongst themselves. Took a while for the food to be served and most of the dishes were already cold (Miso was bordering on warm and room temperature). Seems like the food was sitting in the kitchen for a good 10 mins before it was served. Again, the staff seemed too “busy” with other things and forgot they have customers waiting.
Food: The food was cold but was still good. I can actually imagine how it would have tasted hot/warm. Miso, Kakunidon, Saga Tofu, Salmon Katsu were all okay. As expected, the serving were generous and very tasty (but cold). I may be just a tofu freak but both the Saga Tofu and the tofu in the Kakunidon were insanely delicious. The Salmon strips were good and the braised pork (Kakunidon) just melts in the mouth. But then again, most of these were already cold upon landing on our table.
Price: For this particular visit, I would say we somewhat got what we paid for but not quite (our first visit exceeded our expectations though).
Overall: It’s a little disappointing since our first visit was nice and the only complaint I had was there were no seats inside. Their food deserves a 4 but due to the staff’s negligence, I had to give food a rating of 3. I’ve written this review not to discourage customers from visiting Omakase; instead, let this be a reminder that sometimes, their staff gets a distracted. Ask about your food right away should you feel it’s taking too long to get served.
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Surprise! Surprise!
4.0
Food 5
Ambiance 4
Service 3
Price 4
No matter how much we eat and no matter how full we are after lunch or dinner, there's this void that cannot be filled until we had a nice piece of cake or a nice bowl of ice cream. What better way to fill this looming emptiness you ask? Visit St. Marc!
Service: Service was neither superb nor bad. I felt a “business as usual” vibe from the staff.
Ambience: Nice and cozy. The upside-down cup lamps were cute and amusing to look at.
Food: We ordered the Classic Fuji and Mango Fantasy. Both were extremely delightful to our palate. The Classic Fuji was very good! From the crunchy croissant, the mild soft ice cream and the earthly sweet beans, this dessert is definitely a must try for first timers. Layer upon layer of surprises await those who choose to get the one called Mango Fantasy. No spoilers here, I suggest that you go to the nearest St. Marc and try this refreshing mango dessert.
Price: At 200-300 per dessert, it may be a little heavy on the budget but still worth the buck.
Overall: Nice food, nice place. Service and price may be a little meh, but it’s still a nice place to spend quality time alone or with your friends.
Service: Service was neither superb nor bad. I felt a “business as usual” vibe from the staff.
Ambience: Nice and cozy. The upside-down cup lamps were cute and amusing to look at.
Food: We ordered the Classic Fuji and Mango Fantasy. Both were extremely delightful to our palate. The Classic Fuji was very good! From the crunchy croissant, the mild soft ice cream and the earthly sweet beans, this dessert is definitely a must try for first timers. Layer upon layer of surprises await those who choose to get the one called Mango Fantasy. No spoilers here, I suggest that you go to the nearest St. Marc and try this refreshing mango dessert.
Price: At 200-300 per dessert, it may be a little heavy on the budget but still worth the buck.
Overall: Nice food, nice place. Service and price may be a little meh, but it’s still a nice place to spend quality time alone or with your friends.
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Try their breakfast, you must!
4.0
Food 5
Ambiance 4
Service 5
Price 4
A good breakfast meal need not be enjoyed in the morning. A nice, hearty breakfast platter can make anybody’s day complete whether it is taken in the cool breezy morning or during the setting sun in a warm afternoon. One may wonder where a person may enjoy such experience: I say, go to the nearest Seattle’s Best!
Service: The usual treatment you get from a fancy coffee shop. It may even be at par with the services provided by the green naked mermaid (they even have computers for customers).
Ambience: Again, the usual homey vibe you get from a typical cafe.
Food: Each bite will make you smile out of satisfaction. The pancakes were golden brown, corned beef was moist and tender, French toasts were perfect and the eggs were divine. The sausage and mushroom omelette was an explosion of flavor! The smoky sausage slices and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onions will make you want more. This being said, I say it is a crime to speak ill of any of their breakfast offerings~
Price: At 150php-250php per plate, it may be a little pricey for some but I guarantee its worth!
Overall: Their breakfast selection is superb.
Breakfast at this price range may raise some eyebrows and people may totally brush the idea of dining here. I don’t and I won’t blame them if they do. But it is a pity that those people won’t be able to taste and enjoy the breakfast experience that is Seattle’s Best!
Service: The usual treatment you get from a fancy coffee shop. It may even be at par with the services provided by the green naked mermaid (they even have computers for customers).
Ambience: Again, the usual homey vibe you get from a typical cafe.
Food: Each bite will make you smile out of satisfaction. The pancakes were golden brown, corned beef was moist and tender, French toasts were perfect and the eggs were divine. The sausage and mushroom omelette was an explosion of flavor! The smoky sausage slices and earthy mushrooms sautéed with garlic and onions will make you want more. This being said, I say it is a crime to speak ill of any of their breakfast offerings~
Price: At 150php-250php per plate, it may be a little pricey for some but I guarantee its worth!
Overall: Their breakfast selection is superb.
Breakfast at this price range may raise some eyebrows and people may totally brush the idea of dining here. I don’t and I won’t blame them if they do. But it is a pity that those people won’t be able to taste and enjoy the breakfast experience that is Seattle’s Best!
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Simply Pinoy!
5.0
Food 5
Ambiance 4
Service 3
Price 5
Serving Homegrown Filipino food may be a little disadvantageous here in our country. Admit it, we are all too familiar with the taste and Filipinos are way too critical when it comes to anything, specially food. Personally, it took me a while before I discovered a great place to eat local food at a very affordable price. That is why I am very grateful that I was introduced to this very lovely place called Tsoko-Nut.
Ambience: Give me a couch and i can spend my whole day in there! The lights were nice and i really love what they did to the walls. For some reasons, it made me feel that I am at home..
Service:So so if I may say.. Most of the staff are either in the kitchen or tending the counter. You also really need to put a little effort to get their attention.
Food: This is my second visit and I am stoked to try other dishes. On our first visit, we tried their Relyenong Bangus and Daing na Bangus (with Laing). The relyenong bangus was awesome! Despite being bombarded with herbs, spices and other ingredients, the fish meat held it's own. As for the daing na bangus, it was perfect! Not a single fish bone in there and the laing was very good! This one is a must try!
Now, on our second visit, we decided to try their Dinuguan and Coco Liempo. I had some issues with the Coco Liempo. The pork was great (very tender and well cooked) but the sauce was lacking for me. It was thick and creamy but it was a little under-seasoned for my taste (my date thought otherwie though). The Dinuguan on the other hand was delicious! The thick, rich broth was very well seasoned and the meat was amazing. Another must try!
Price: At 130-150php per plate, worth every penny!
Overall: Love! Love! Love! I will definitely come back for more! I am yet to try their Batirol and pastries but i heard they are good.
If you are into Filipino dishes, make time to visit any of their branches! Enjoy a piece of home outside your home..
Ambience: Give me a couch and i can spend my whole day in there! The lights were nice and i really love what they did to the walls. For some reasons, it made me feel that I am at home..
Service:So so if I may say.. Most of the staff are either in the kitchen or tending the counter. You also really need to put a little effort to get their attention.
Food: This is my second visit and I am stoked to try other dishes. On our first visit, we tried their Relyenong Bangus and Daing na Bangus (with Laing). The relyenong bangus was awesome! Despite being bombarded with herbs, spices and other ingredients, the fish meat held it's own. As for the daing na bangus, it was perfect! Not a single fish bone in there and the laing was very good! This one is a must try!
Now, on our second visit, we decided to try their Dinuguan and Coco Liempo. I had some issues with the Coco Liempo. The pork was great (very tender and well cooked) but the sauce was lacking for me. It was thick and creamy but it was a little under-seasoned for my taste (my date thought otherwie though). The Dinuguan on the other hand was delicious! The thick, rich broth was very well seasoned and the meat was amazing. Another must try!
Price: At 130-150php per plate, worth every penny!
Overall: Love! Love! Love! I will definitely come back for more! I am yet to try their Batirol and pastries but i heard they are good.
If you are into Filipino dishes, make time to visit any of their branches! Enjoy a piece of home outside your home..
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Thank you so much for your detailed review and wonderful photos! We hope that you keep visiting new places, and sharing your experiences to other foodies.
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Absolutely a bang for the buck!
4.0
Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 5
Choosing a restaurant or a place to eat in along Maginhawa may prove a little too challenging for some. There's a gazillion of different cuisines and loads of other restaurants and food stores to choose from. We came by this little restaurant in Maginhawa by accident, we were too exhausted and hungry to take another step so we decided to go to the nearest establishment: Fat Cousins'
Ambience: We went there in the evening and the place was okay. It was homey but a little cramped inside.
Service: I would have given a five if the staff who assisted us smiled. She was polite and she served us well, however; i got this feeling that she's too tired and already wants to go home (i can't blame her though, the place was packed).
Food: We ordered their Australian T-bone Steak and their Home Style Roast Beef. We asked for medium rare and we got medium rare. Both the roast beef and t-bone steak were very tender and the gravy was fantastic! A touch of buttered corn and carrots + mashed potatoes completed the whole steak experience.
Price: Fat Cousin's main selling point would be the unlimited rice and drinks included in their meals! For as low as 129php, you will be able to indulge yourself with a humongous Hungarian Sausage, heaps of newly steamed rice and refillable + interchangeable refreshments.
Overall: Fat Cousins' may not be the best steak house around, but it certainly did not disappoint. I believe that customers must AT LEAST get what they paid for, this little steak house in a sea of restaurants certainly delivered!
If you are in the area, take time to visit Fat Cousins'. Easily one of the most affordable steak houses around!
Ambience: We went there in the evening and the place was okay. It was homey but a little cramped inside.
Service: I would have given a five if the staff who assisted us smiled. She was polite and she served us well, however; i got this feeling that she's too tired and already wants to go home (i can't blame her though, the place was packed).
Food: We ordered their Australian T-bone Steak and their Home Style Roast Beef. We asked for medium rare and we got medium rare. Both the roast beef and t-bone steak were very tender and the gravy was fantastic! A touch of buttered corn and carrots + mashed potatoes completed the whole steak experience.
Price: Fat Cousin's main selling point would be the unlimited rice and drinks included in their meals! For as low as 129php, you will be able to indulge yourself with a humongous Hungarian Sausage, heaps of newly steamed rice and refillable + interchangeable refreshments.
Overall: Fat Cousins' may not be the best steak house around, but it certainly did not disappoint. I believe that customers must AT LEAST get what they paid for, this little steak house in a sea of restaurants certainly delivered!
If you are in the area, take time to visit Fat Cousins'. Easily one of the most affordable steak houses around!
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Setting my Ramen Standards too High!
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Food 5
Ambiance 5
Service 4
Price 5
Ramen has always piqued my interest. It is almost impossible not to encounter this Japanese dish whenever you read manga or watch anime. So when the opportunity presented itself, I grabbed it and found myself dining in Ramen Nagi.
Ambience: Love it! It was exceptional and for a second I forgot we were inside a mall.
Service: I am not sure if it was my overflowing excitement (finally trying this dish) or I am just plain hungry (or both), but I got somewhat impatient with the time it took to serve the ramen (sides were served really fast though, so i guess it's me being both ^_^). The staff were really friendly and attends to their guests very quickly.
Food: I am no ramen expert but it is unequivocal when I say i recognize good food; and their ramen (and sides) is PURE HEAVEN (not exaggerating here my friends)! We tried their limited Curry King and it was intense. The smooth, thick broth combined with the aromatic curry spice sealed the deal. We also tried their gyoza and chashu rice; both are worth the buck!
Price: I was a bit surprised when I saw their menu (a little pricey for me), but after all that's been said and done, it's all worth it. Every freakin' cent is money well spent!
Overall: As for my first ramen experience, I can say that I was completely satisfied (perfection if I may say). This experience also set my standards pretty high when it comes to enjoying ramen.
If you are looking for a good ramen place, this is a good go to. And for those who would ask if it's worth coming back to try out their other ramen (and side) offering, it's a big, fat, easy YES!
Ambience: Love it! It was exceptional and for a second I forgot we were inside a mall.
Service: I am not sure if it was my overflowing excitement (finally trying this dish) or I am just plain hungry (or both), but I got somewhat impatient with the time it took to serve the ramen (sides were served really fast though, so i guess it's me being both ^_^). The staff were really friendly and attends to their guests very quickly.
Food: I am no ramen expert but it is unequivocal when I say i recognize good food; and their ramen (and sides) is PURE HEAVEN (not exaggerating here my friends)! We tried their limited Curry King and it was intense. The smooth, thick broth combined with the aromatic curry spice sealed the deal. We also tried their gyoza and chashu rice; both are worth the buck!
Price: I was a bit surprised when I saw their menu (a little pricey for me), but after all that's been said and done, it's all worth it. Every freakin' cent is money well spent!
Overall: As for my first ramen experience, I can say that I was completely satisfied (perfection if I may say). This experience also set my standards pretty high when it comes to enjoying ramen.
If you are looking for a good ramen place, this is a good go to. And for those who would ask if it's worth coming back to try out their other ramen (and side) offering, it's a big, fat, easy YES!
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