A lot of Sandwiches to choose from
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Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 3
Almon Marina became one of my favorite deli ever since I tasted their New York New York Sandwich during my childhood
New York New York is roast chicken slices, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion slices, cranberry sauce on rye bread.
However when I visited their branch in SM North and ordered New York New York, I was quite disappointed.
It was quite dry and I guess the cranberry sauce was not plenty enough to suffice the sandwich.
We also ordered some of their rice platters:
* Stuffed Pork chop (stuffed with cheese, apples, herbs and spices)
* Fillet Mignon (U.S. beef wrapped with bacon, rice pilaff and herbed veggies)
* Chef's salad
They actually have a wide selection of sandwiches to choose from. There were also some combos llike pasta and sandwiches, sandwiches and salad, soup and salad, etc.
New York New York is roast chicken slices, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion slices, cranberry sauce on rye bread.
However when I visited their branch in SM North and ordered New York New York, I was quite disappointed.
It was quite dry and I guess the cranberry sauce was not plenty enough to suffice the sandwich.
We also ordered some of their rice platters:
* Stuffed Pork chop (stuffed with cheese, apples, herbs and spices)
* Fillet Mignon (U.S. beef wrapped with bacon, rice pilaff and herbed veggies)
* Chef's salad
They actually have a wide selection of sandwiches to choose from. There were also some combos llike pasta and sandwiches, sandwiches and salad, soup and salad, etc.
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Japanese Dessert Heaven
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Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 3
A good place to relax and have dessert any time of the day.
The signature dessert they sell is the choco cro (Chocolate Croissant).You can never go wrong with choco cro, so we ordered one. Its crispy yet fluffy croissant goes well with the slightly dark chocolate inside. I think I can have a dozen choco cros a day! :D
We also ordered Classic Fuji which is one of the popular desserts here. It has their signature golden butter Danish, red beans , black honey, Matcha powder and covered with vanilla ice cream. It was not too sweet than I expected and it is really good for sharing.
I would definitely come back here for more choco cros. :D
Ambiance of the cafe is really cozy,
Service was fast as well.
Price per person Php55-300
The signature dessert they sell is the choco cro (Chocolate Croissant).You can never go wrong with choco cro, so we ordered one. Its crispy yet fluffy croissant goes well with the slightly dark chocolate inside. I think I can have a dozen choco cros a day! :D
We also ordered Classic Fuji which is one of the popular desserts here. It has their signature golden butter Danish, red beans , black honey, Matcha powder and covered with vanilla ice cream. It was not too sweet than I expected and it is really good for sharing.
I would definitely come back here for more choco cros. :D
Ambiance of the cafe is really cozy,
Service was fast as well.
Price per person Php55-300
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Good service, Good food
3.0
Food 3
Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 3
Katsu sora is one of those restaurants who serves Katsu, unlimited Japanese rice, soup, fruits and salad.
You get to choose you type of meat, grams, and what food set will it be (curry, tonkatsu, sukiyaki, katsudon and the like~
What makes this restaurant different is that, the unlimited items that comes along with the set is self service. The salad bar contains few selection of leafy veggies, fruits and also salad dressing.
We ordered Sakura pork tongkatsu-because I wanted to try the main dish served in their resturant. I find it a bit cold and less oily. Maybe because it was already cooked for fast service. The breading is a bit thick compared to others. Sakura pork is lean and tender.
We also ordered Menchi Katsu curry set - Mixed pork from Iberico, Kurobuta, Shimofuri and Sakura cuts. Served with mild curry sauce.
*all set meals comes with unlimited Japanese rice, soup , salad and fruits.
You get to choose you type of meat, grams, and what food set will it be (curry, tonkatsu, sukiyaki, katsudon and the like~
What makes this restaurant different is that, the unlimited items that comes along with the set is self service. The salad bar contains few selection of leafy veggies, fruits and also salad dressing.
We ordered Sakura pork tongkatsu-because I wanted to try the main dish served in their resturant. I find it a bit cold and less oily. Maybe because it was already cooked for fast service. The breading is a bit thick compared to others. Sakura pork is lean and tender.
We also ordered Menchi Katsu curry set - Mixed pork from Iberico, Kurobuta, Shimofuri and Sakura cuts. Served with mild curry sauce.
*all set meals comes with unlimited Japanese rice, soup , salad and fruits.
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Creamiest Crepe!
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Food 5
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 4
Paper Moon Cafe offers their guest dessert variations from their best selling Mille crepe to sandwiches, salads, cookies, cream puff and the like.
However this pop up store in Mall of Asia, offers limited cakes and pastries.
Definitely, this cafe will give you the creamiest and lightest crepe ever. We tried the original Mille Crepe and it was divine! :)
I will be coming back to one of their branches and try other crepes.
Price: Php 250 - 300 per person
This pop up store will be in Mall of Asia from Dec 1 2015 - Jan 1 2016 only.
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Best Katsu ever
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Food 5
Ambiance 5
Service 5
Price 4
Tongkatsu is common here in the Philippines but still you can't find that perfect tongkatsu that will make you fall in love forever.
Yabu offers authentic Japanese taste and style from chicken to pork to seafood. They have tongkatsu, katsu curry, katsudon, etc.
Recommendation for first timers: try their Rosu Tongkatsu (Pork Loin) 3/4 inch thick , juicy pork cutlet with trimming of fat.
The breading is very light and crispy.
All of their meals are served with unlimited Japanese rice, miso soup, Japanese pickles, unlimited cabbage with sesame dressing and bowl of fruit.
They have a very homey dining area and the staff are accommodating.
Satisfying complete meal worth every penny.
Yabu offers authentic Japanese taste and style from chicken to pork to seafood. They have tongkatsu, katsu curry, katsudon, etc.
Recommendation for first timers: try their Rosu Tongkatsu (Pork Loin) 3/4 inch thick , juicy pork cutlet with trimming of fat.
The breading is very light and crispy.
All of their meals are served with unlimited Japanese rice, miso soup, Japanese pickles, unlimited cabbage with sesame dressing and bowl of fruit.
They have a very homey dining area and the staff are accommodating.
Satisfying complete meal worth every penny.
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Chorizo Taco
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Food 3
Ambiance 4
Service 3
Price 3
This Taco bar located in Mercato Central, serves Soft tacos with Chorizo,
Chorizo is made from Pork and pork fat sausage originally from Peninsula. Traditionally, it is encased in natiral casings made from intestines.
For a 100 pesos, you get to have 1 medium size deconstructed taco.
When I tried it out, I barely tasted the ground pork but was able to taste the salsa and chorizo. So the flavors were blending inside my mouth. Not that spicy but slightly tangy.
Php 100 per medium size taco
Php 240 for 3 pcs medium size taco
Chorizo is made from Pork and pork fat sausage originally from Peninsula. Traditionally, it is encased in natiral casings made from intestines.
For a 100 pesos, you get to have 1 medium size deconstructed taco.
When I tried it out, I barely tasted the ground pork but was able to taste the salsa and chorizo. So the flavors were blending inside my mouth. Not that spicy but slightly tangy.
Php 100 per medium size taco
Php 240 for 3 pcs medium size taco
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Homegrown coffee beans and local herbs
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Food 3
Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 3
KKK Coffee in this branch is a kiosk bar. I have not yet tried their coffee during our visit because I was having colds and I was looking for hot tea. We looked up their menu and was lucky enough to see that they serve local tea. I was actually looking for "salabat" (Ginger tea) but they don't serve one so I tried their Guyabano Tea. It has guava after taste and it doesn't have that "kick".
I guess it would be better if they offer honey for tea as well.
I'll be coming back to try their coffee as well.
Guyabano Tea = Php 79 / cup
Price per person 100-150
I guess it would be better if they offer honey for tea as well.
I'll be coming back to try their coffee as well.
Guyabano Tea = Php 79 / cup
Price per person 100-150
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Tapsilog since 1984
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Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 4
They are known for theirl silog meals (SInangag and ITlog paired up with meat, fish or chicken). Originally located in Project 3, Quezon City, this tapsilugan now has 3 branches located in Marikina and QC.
During our visit, I was not able to dine-in the resto but this branch that I have visited located in Project 3 was their newest branch. It has spacious parking lot and wide and vibrant dining area.
The A/Cs are not working during our visit and there was lack of ventilation mainly because of the numerous lights inside the dining area.
The crews are accommodating and the waiting time for food was just enough.
We ordered Sisig and I got to try their cheesecake for take out.
Sisig was spicy and flavorful.
The cheesecake was so thin, I can't barely taste the cheese. :D
I'll be coming back to this place to try their famous bulalo and tapsilog and of course give you updates.
Sisig Php145
Cheesecake - Slice php20 / 1 whole Php150
Price per person 150-200
During our visit, I was not able to dine-in the resto but this branch that I have visited located in Project 3 was their newest branch. It has spacious parking lot and wide and vibrant dining area.
The A/Cs are not working during our visit and there was lack of ventilation mainly because of the numerous lights inside the dining area.
The crews are accommodating and the waiting time for food was just enough.
We ordered Sisig and I got to try their cheesecake for take out.
Sisig was spicy and flavorful.
The cheesecake was so thin, I can't barely taste the cheese. :D
I'll be coming back to this place to try their famous bulalo and tapsilog and of course give you updates.
Sisig Php145
Cheesecake - Slice php20 / 1 whole Php150
Price per person 150-200
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Your-not-so-ordinary-burger
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Food 5
Ambiance 5
Service 5
Price 5
Started in August 2015, this burger joint by Julio's located in Nakpil, Taft Manila offers a mouthwatering quarter pound patty between a not-so-ordinary bun. The bun is made from Brioche bun; a type of pastry that is made from egg and butter thus, gives you rich, light and slightly puffy bread but flaky crust.
The burger patty is made from 100% tenderloin~ so juicy and savory and a secret sauce that has been passed on within the family through generations.
When we tried their famous burger, I'd say this burger stands out from the burgers that I have tasted. It gives you that sweetness because of the bread, salty and juicy because of the patty and slightly tangy but well balanced sauce.
They have been chosen by Globe as one of the Most Inspired Start Up business and they have a stall located in Mercato Centrale, BGC. (this is where I had my first bite of their famous burger)
Price per burger Php79 a definite value for money!
A definite must try, you're gonna come back running to this joint asking for more!
The burger patty is made from 100% tenderloin~ so juicy and savory and a secret sauce that has been passed on within the family through generations.
When we tried their famous burger, I'd say this burger stands out from the burgers that I have tasted. It gives you that sweetness because of the bread, salty and juicy because of the patty and slightly tangy but well balanced sauce.
They have been chosen by Globe as one of the Most Inspired Start Up business and they have a stall located in Mercato Centrale, BGC. (this is where I had my first bite of their famous burger)
Price per burger Php79 a definite value for money!
A definite must try, you're gonna come back running to this joint asking for more!
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Cafe inside a Museum!
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Food 4
Ambiance 5
Service 3
Price 4
Located inside a museum, this art cafe is a must try!
We ordered:
1. Beer battered Dori - right crispiness and balanced herbs and spices
2. Tomahawk Pork Chop - huge pork chop cut and grilled to perfection. (good for 2 persons)
3. Brewed Lemon Iced Tea
4. Pink Lemonade Iced Tea
Food was pricey but tastes really good!
400 per person
We ordered:
1. Beer battered Dori - right crispiness and balanced herbs and spices
2. Tomahawk Pork Chop - huge pork chop cut and grilled to perfection. (good for 2 persons)
3. Brewed Lemon Iced Tea
4. Pink Lemonade Iced Tea
Food was pricey but tastes really good!
400 per person
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Usual Dessert cafe
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Food 3
Ambiance 4
Service 3
Price 3
They offer waffle dessert, Patbingsu, Iced and hot coffee, etc.
To be honest, I didn't find their waffle "special" among other waffles I have tasted. It's really crispy on the edges but really "fluffy" inside.. almost like a pancake.
It was just an ordinary waffle topped with ice cream, syrup, nuts and whipped cream.
We tried their coffee as well, it was too bitter and watery.
We ordered their "specialty" Chocolate Fountain - waffle is made of chocolate, Mango Madness (topped with mango fruits) and the last one was Nokcha (green tea ice cream toppings)
The place is really small but cute and homey.
Price 150-200 per person.
To be honest, I didn't find their waffle "special" among other waffles I have tasted. It's really crispy on the edges but really "fluffy" inside.. almost like a pancake.
It was just an ordinary waffle topped with ice cream, syrup, nuts and whipped cream.
We tried their coffee as well, it was too bitter and watery.
We ordered their "specialty" Chocolate Fountain - waffle is made of chocolate, Mango Madness (topped with mango fruits) and the last one was Nokcha (green tea ice cream toppings)
The place is really small but cute and homey.
Price 150-200 per person.
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Be Bagnetified!
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Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 4
Bagnet ~ locally called as "chicharon". Usually found in Ilocos, Philippines. Made from pork fat and meat. Fried to perfection.
I have been wanting to try this crispy Bagnet and I have been amazed how they were able to maintain the crispiness to form it into another type of viand.
Located in the food district near Maginhawa, this Food compound called "Z Compound" in Malingap St. is like food heaven for everyone.
We ordered:
Bagnet Sisig 3.5 / 5 (too mushy for me, less crisp)
Bagnet Binagoongan 4/5 (right amount of saltiness and crispiness)
Bagnet Kare-kare 3.5 / 5 (kare-kare sauce is not that savory)
Original Bagnet 4/5
Service was really fast.
Price 150-200 per person drinks not included.
Extra Rice php 20
(price may change without prior notice)
I have been wanting to try this crispy Bagnet and I have been amazed how they were able to maintain the crispiness to form it into another type of viand.
Located in the food district near Maginhawa, this Food compound called "Z Compound" in Malingap St. is like food heaven for everyone.
We ordered:
Bagnet Sisig 3.5 / 5 (too mushy for me, less crisp)
Bagnet Binagoongan 4/5 (right amount of saltiness and crispiness)
Bagnet Kare-kare 3.5 / 5 (kare-kare sauce is not that savory)
Original Bagnet 4/5
Service was really fast.
Price 150-200 per person drinks not included.
Extra Rice php 20
(price may change without prior notice)
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Green is good and delicious!
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Food 4
Ambiance 3
Service 3
Price 5
Just visited this restaurant today. I must say, this made me love matcha (green tea)
We ordered:
1. Roasted Pumpkin Wrap (Grilled whole weat tortillo bread, with roasted pumpkin, salsa, garlic infused herbed cheese, roasted wallnuts, fresh basil with creamy yogurt dressing)
2. Fuji Apple &Chicken Sandwich (sliced sweet fuji apples, pan grilled citrus ginger chicken breast, cucumbers, cilantro, spring onions, lettuce, japanese mayo in ciabatta bread)
3. Cold Genmaicha Lemon Teaz - (one of their best sellers) i love how the lemon balances the green tea (smells like nori wrapper) but tastes really good and refreshing
4. Match Lemon Teaz - Japanese Green Tea
5. Minced Spinach Soup
Recommended drinks: Jasmine Lemon Teaz and Genmaicha Lemon Teaz
Will I come back here? Definitely!
Price per person Php200-300
We ordered:
1. Roasted Pumpkin Wrap (Grilled whole weat tortillo bread, with roasted pumpkin, salsa, garlic infused herbed cheese, roasted wallnuts, fresh basil with creamy yogurt dressing)
2. Fuji Apple &Chicken Sandwich (sliced sweet fuji apples, pan grilled citrus ginger chicken breast, cucumbers, cilantro, spring onions, lettuce, japanese mayo in ciabatta bread)
3. Cold Genmaicha Lemon Teaz - (one of their best sellers) i love how the lemon balances the green tea (smells like nori wrapper) but tastes really good and refreshing
4. Match Lemon Teaz - Japanese Green Tea
5. Minced Spinach Soup
Recommended drinks: Jasmine Lemon Teaz and Genmaicha Lemon Teaz
Will I come back here? Definitely!
Price per person Php200-300
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Burrito + Burgers
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Food 5
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 5
I have always loved the ambiance of Army Navy and is always one of my go-to restaurants for burgers, burritos and more.
They have added all-day breakfast in their menu, so you get to have that "Silog" meals any time of the day.
Freedom fries is always in our order list whenever we dine-in any of Army Navy branches.
Reason? Well, they have the crispiest, mouthwatering, tangy fries that will make your palette jumping for joy!
During our visit, I got the chance to try out their Bacon Breakfast (consists of Bacon, Longganisa,sunny side up egg and Garlic rice). We also ordered their regular burger (Classic Quarter pound beef patty) simple but satisfying indeed! ~ and lastly, LiberTea (iced tea) it has the right amount of sweetness and citrus flavor.
Service was quite good and dining area was clean.
Price per person 200-300
They have added all-day breakfast in their menu, so you get to have that "Silog" meals any time of the day.
Freedom fries is always in our order list whenever we dine-in any of Army Navy branches.
Reason? Well, they have the crispiest, mouthwatering, tangy fries that will make your palette jumping for joy!
During our visit, I got the chance to try out their Bacon Breakfast (consists of Bacon, Longganisa,sunny side up egg and Garlic rice). We also ordered their regular burger (Classic Quarter pound beef patty) simple but satisfying indeed! ~ and lastly, LiberTea (iced tea) it has the right amount of sweetness and citrus flavor.
Service was quite good and dining area was clean.
Price per person 200-300
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HMM-BIBIMBAP!!
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Food 4
Ambiance 4
Service 4
Price 5
Value for money I tell you ~ 99 pesos for Bibimbap is good enough to satisfy your hunger, If you're really hugry, just add a couple of peso and you'll get a large size Bibimbap.
You can choose from pork, chicken or beef as your protein and the rest of the veggies are surrounded in the plate (onions, carrots, cabbage, kimchi, bean sprout and I think the last one is green papaya?) and egg on top of steamed rice.
The best way to eat it is to mix it all together so that the tangy and spicy hint from Kimchi and sweetness from the veggies are well blended.
Waiting time of food is always fast.
Budget per person 99~150.
You can choose from pork, chicken or beef as your protein and the rest of the veggies are surrounded in the plate (onions, carrots, cabbage, kimchi, bean sprout and I think the last one is green papaya?) and egg on top of steamed rice.
The best way to eat it is to mix it all together so that the tangy and spicy hint from Kimchi and sweetness from the veggies are well blended.
Waiting time of food is always fast.
Budget per person 99~150.
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