Restaurant Reviews

I've been to Shawarma Guys twice and I've never been disappointed. It was surprising that everything they have here is quite affordable.

Here are the dishes that I've already tried at Shawarma Guys.

I had Sisig Shawarma (Php 140) and Patty's Bacon Shawarma (Php 150).I'm super in love with the Sisig Shawarma. It's definitely a must-try!

I also had The Blackbenny Platter (Php 470).The platter has all the kinds of kebabs, good for sharing, if I may say.

Other Middle Eastern dishes are Garlic Ox Brain (Php 150) and Chicken Makhni (Php 220).I'm not a huge fan of ox brain but I liked the Chicken Makhni a lot.Best partnered with a Mango Lassi or Strawberry Lassi (Php 100).

I'd love to go back soon for the Sisig Shawarma.

PHP 200(Dinner)

I have always wanted to try Brotzeit in my four-month stay in Singapore; however, I never really had the chance to. Thus, the moment I realized that it was opening in Shangri-la; I just had to drag my family to eat there!We ordered the Brotzeit Fladen Speck (P580) which essentially is a crunchy bacon pizza, served with fresh tomatoes, layers of mozzarella cheese, onions and chili. It was delicious and flavorful; and I loved how the crust lent the pizza a crunchy delight. However, it was not quite that spectacular. We then ordered the Brotzeitplatte or the Brotzeit Platter, in English (P2,500) which came with two sides of your choice. We decided to go with the Kartoffelhappen as well as the Spatzle. The platter featured deep fried pork knuckles which were really tasty (imagine a really good dish of Crispy Pata sans the toyo-suka dip that we love, a sampler of six of their sausages (I loved each and every one of them except for the Chicken Curry sausage that they had which was really mushy...and because of that, really unappetizing), as well as pork schnitzels which were lightly breaded crunchy pork chops were can get really addictive. It also comes with gravy, but personally I didn't like it (and the meats didn't need it anyway).

The Kartoffelhappen, spicy potato wedges were heavenly! I wouldn't mind ordering a solo order of this if we could still spare some room in our stomachs. The spatzle was lightly buttered and provided a nice taste alternative from the saltiness exuded by the rest of the dishes that we enjoyed.

Overall, I enjoyed the lovely German lunch that we had; truly, the wait was worth it. For those seeking beer bellies, I know that they do have an interesting selection of Craft Beers!

2013-04-07

Holidays make us aware of all the great restaurants around town. We have tried a around the Metro but there is always new coming out. Eastwood City in Quezon City is one of the most visited on weekends. For years they have established a good reputation when it comes to food and entertainment.

One day we bumped in to UNCLE CHEFFY restaurant. It is located at 2nd floor of the high-end Eastwood Mall. It is located at the veranda of the mall and we stayed outside because seats inside were all reserved. View from the veranda is great and at this time of the year it is cool so there's no problem in staying outside.

Uncle Cheffy is famous for their panizza but instead we tried the main courses for a heavy dinner. Price is quite expensive but the servings are good for 3-4 persons.

Memphis Barbecue U.S. Beef Rib Finger (Php 595/ 1000g)Rice is not needed because it has marble potatoes on its side. But I recommend it with rice because the meat itself is very tasty and as Filipinos we cannot stop ourselves but to include rice in our meal. Hot sauce would be a perfect add on. Meat is so tender and your taste buds would really be impressed!

Spatchedcocked Half Chicken (Php 295)This dish is not so far with the ordinary chicken that we usually order. The chicken was juicy and tender as well. It is spiced with rosemary and complimented with marble potato salad o the side. I must say, the dressing is perfect! Salsa is also added on the side but I did
n't like it maybe because of Basil leaves or mint.

Potato of the Day (Php 75)We ordered the wedges. I can say this one is better that ordering rice for people who are on diet. It is served hot and fresh.

When we left the restaurant, many people outside were waiting to be seated.

PHP 500

I seem to fall in love with milk teas all over again every time I visit Super Duck.This is their matcha milk tea with brown rice. Being a matcha fan, it became an instant classic in my eyes.The Shrooms is a tasty snack and it is definitely better without a sauce. It comes in two flavors and I recommend you to try them both.It seems a lot of people would fall in love with V-Chizdog and Fries after finding out it is actually vegetarian and not the normal meat. It is certainly a snack for the ages.

2013-04-30

PHP 100(Night Snack)

We decided to dine in a cheap fashion at Shi Lin. It is no secret Chinese food has never been cheap so we ordered chicken soup and fried prawn cake. Both were amazingly good and I can see myself coming back here in the near future. The noodle soup is so good that one was not enough for me. I decided to order another one after that so that I would satisfy my cravings and it was met.

2013-04-29

PHP 160(Dinner)

It is no secret how much I adore the lovely pies from Simply Pie!. I was so happy they made a fruitful appearance at the Best Food Forward event. I bought a buco pie and it was heavenly. It was such a shame I did not have that much money that time or else I would have taken out several boxes of that pie. They also have other types of pies like chicken pie and pies you never thought you would see.

2013-04-27

PHP 100(Night Snack)

I visited the newly-opened URBN Bar & Kitchen around a month ago with fellow foodies and had a really great time. Here are some of the dishes we tried and loved:

For appetizers, I had the Double Baked Manchego Souffle (Php 295) and URBN's House Salad (Php 220)For the main dishes, I tried the Sticky BBQ Ribs (Php 550), Australian Rack of Lamb (Php 960) and the In-House Dry-Aged Bone-in Ribeye.The steak just blew me away. I wouldn't mind getting this again.

For dessert, a must-try is the Chocolate Love-ah Cake (Php 250).It was a little salty for me but I loved the chocolate sauce in the middle.

If you're into partying or just want to have great food, URBN Bar & Kitchen is the place to be.

PHP 1000(Dinner)

I always attend events as a bloggers and I was brought along by my fellow blogger at the Crocs event. The food at White Moon was alright and nothing fancy. We were served onion rings, adobo fried rice, buffalo wings and pasta. I thought some of them may have lasted long in the fridge. The plates that were given to us were too small though so most of us got two plates instead of one.

2013-05-03

PHP 225(Dinner)

I came back to Chef Arch's Lime 88 because I had such a wonderful experience last time. This time, I am looking to order even more food than last time.We sure ordered a lot of drinks including the tiramisu martini, chocnut martini and a couple more that I forgot the name.The tuyo pasta is what some people go here for. It is a different kind of creation.Wow, this sausage and tuyo pizza will make some people satisfy their cravings.

2013-04-25

PHP 155(Dinner)

The only thing bad about Kanto Freestyle Breakfast is the amount of mosquitoes that bit on my skin. Apart from that, the service was good and the food was even better.Their pancakes are a little underrated because of some more popular establishments that also serve pancakes but my advice is to try their pancakes before judging them.This one is their version of champurrado. It is a little hot and that makes it extra special.

2013-04-26

PHP 90(Lunch)

We ordered Corned Beef Hash and Tuna Puttanesca at The Cluhouse. As for the name, you could think it is in the middle of the village but it is actually located at a Class A mall namely robinsons magnolia. The food here is definitely comfort food and i would recommend it for those people who live nearby. The corned beef has is not only good for breakfast but lunch and dinner as well.

2013-04-26

PHP 188(Breakfast)

The last time I ate at Dad's was at Glorietta and I loved it so much that I wanted to try the place again. Thankfully a voucher deal came up and now I'm here in the Megamall branch I like this branch over the Glorietta branch. The place is a bit smaller but they put all food selections in the middle of the restaurant making roaming from food to food shorter and easier to see all food dishes. Aside from that, this branch is as clean and orderly as the Glorietta branch. The staff are quite accommodating and we're so quick to help me find a certain dish and are quite quick to clean my table.

The food selection in Dad's is not only abundant but also good in quality and so extravagant. There is much to choose from that I went from one area to the next picking food and then devouring the whole plate later. All the food dishes I tried were so juicy, delicious and so mouth watering that I still want to come back here even without a voucher deal One of the notable mentions here is the tempura area. Aside from the usual tempura and kani tempura, these area also has karaage, tonkatsu, furai, deep fried tori in cornflakes, and other deep fried goodness! My personal favorite the carving station! There's ham, roasted beef, roasted turkey, and roasted chicken. All come with a recommended sauce so don't forget to try these and be amazed with the taste and softness of the meet.Kamayan's side has their ever so scrumptious lechon, liempo, and crispy pata station. The aroma of this place even as you near it is quite overwhelming and mouthwatering. I put a whole bunch of these in a whole plate!Another of my favorite areas is the sushi area. The sushi literally takes one whole long display shelf and there are loads of sushi and maki types to try. They are also so beautifully crafted that I almost didn't want to eat one, well almost I'm not a big fan of barbeque but for Dad's I'll make an exception. The servings on each stick is quite huge and they look so appetizing that I just couldn't resist to try a few. After tasting a few barbeque sticks I went back for more hehehe.Last but not least are the desserts. The eclairs, cream puffs, cheesecake bars, the cakes were all delicious and moist so this place easily makes my top one area. There's also a crepe station, just ask the server what's your preferred crepe fillings. The only thing I did not like in the dessert was the ube cake, too sweet.

After a big chow down and getting full, I'm so glad I bought that voucher. But I guess I'll be back soon since I enjoyed this deal so much hehehehehe

2013-04-17

PHP 700(Dinner)

The specialties at Yomenya are obviously the spaghetti. You must try all of their sets especially if you are a noodle lover. It would be advisable to come here with your office mates since the spaghetti are for sharing and everyone would love it. The sauce is very creamy in both noodles which makes it extra special. The service here is great as the servers are very attentive and they know their food.

2013-04-25

PHP 345(Breakfast)

On my second visit to Elias with my family, I just can't help but notice the way the restaurant brings to life the characters and details, both great and humble in the great works of Dr. Jose Rizal. I actually loved how he paid attention to also the minor characters whose names and stories have escaped most of our memories from the time when we were required to study those novels. Aside from the nostalgia that such inspires, I also can't help but admire how the chef has interpreted a dish to suit each and every character. We ordered the Bagumbayan Lechon (P285), thinking that it would be similar to the deep fried lechon kawali strips we adore from Il Mercanti; however, it was better. This was because it also came with thin slices of meat which made it more flavorful and heavier. It was served with classic liver sauce (lechon sauce) and garlic vinegar (I actually am not a fan of lechon sauce, but for this dish, I would definitely say that it's better than pairing it with the vinegar). We also ordered the Legazpi (P495) because of how interesting the dish sounded. It was laing served in tempura-style fried prawns paired with crabfat sauce. It was actually quite delicious, but very unhealthily rich! I wouldn't mind another bite of it though!We also ordered the Liwayway (P350), a deep-fried daing na bangus which came with a selection of dips and sauces and was topped with crispy garlic. It was actually cooked well, evident in how tender the fish meat was; however, the fish was quite bland. It needed to be paired with soy sauce to get that acceptable flavor out of it. We also had the Pinoy Paella (P395) which featured prawns, chicken, pork and chorizo. However, despite how filled it was with all its viands, the paella was bland. Luckily though, we had tastier dishes which mixed well with it. In addition, the paella was quite pleasant to eat due to its semi-moist texture. We also enjoyed the Tarsillo Squid Al Jillo (P295) which is basically sauteed baby squid in olive oil with chili and garlic. It's basically squid cooked in Gambas Al Jillo style, which works wonderfully. It was immensely delicious; too bad we only had one of those!

As a last comment though, I would have appreciated it more if they would be able to organize the menu into categories for easier decision making on the part of the diner.

2013-04-09

I really love Mila's Lechon.

Whenever we have gatherings at home, we make sure that Lechon is always present in our dining table.

And of course, if you are after QUALITY pork, clean & fresh meat, delicious and crispy lechon, then I highly recommend you go to Mila's Lechon.

Here at Mila's, rest assured that their pigs are of high quality and passed all the tests and with seal.

They have decent branches as well all over the Metro and are all neat & clean.

They have the best tasting lechon ever.

The skin is tasty and crunchy and crispy too.

Their sauce is awesome!!!

It gives more life and flavor to their delectable Roast Pig.

I will surely come back here at Mila's.