Serye is formed from the lineage of the Reyes' back in the early 2000's. As the name implies,…read moreSER-YE is actually a mispelled Reyes. Known for their family legacy of BBQ with Java Rice and Java Sauce, they created or highlighted the age old tradition of classical Filipino food instead of leaning to the grill side of the cuisine. I have been a fan of the Aristocrat legacy since I was a kid. In our family, we often dine either in Aristocrat or Alex III, and I would always get the pork bbq with 2 cups of garlic rice with tons of java sauce and pickled papaya. It has been my habit ever since childhood. Up until now, I even bring my foreigner friends to Aristocrat and enjoy the flavorful bbq they're known. Serye wants to focus more on the Filipino classics like Kare Kare, Bonelesa Crispy Pata, Laing, etc. Here's my verdict: Kare kare is one of the iconic dish of Filipino cuisine. It is oxtail and tripe cooked in peanut sauce served with bagoong. I like how they make their own peanut butter and bagoong from scratch, like me, I believe it is better if you make your own components for a dish. I like the consistency of the dish which is not too thick nor runny. It has a nice nutty flavorful thats is balanced with the bagoong. Although I find the bagoong on the salty side, but when paired, its just perfect! A dish that would make you eat more rice than your average diet. Laing con Camaron is their personal pairing of laing dish (taro leaves cooked in coconut milk) topped with the Filipino tempura. This is the best laing i've tasted so far. The leaves were cooked soft with the coocnut cream is starting to separate from the coconut oil and its solids. I like how the leaves has absorbed the rich flavor of coconut. The camaron acts as a palate cleanser for the rich dish. Bangus ala Bistek is their version of bistek tagalog instead of using beef, bangus! Its a great dish that gives the bangus a nice level up on flavor. Savory, citrusy, sweet like how we create our own personal dip for our fish dishes, (toyo, calamansi). Pansit Guisado i find it ordinary and nothing special with the dish. Its not something I would go to serye for. Boneless Crispy Pata is the best way to eat it, boneless. No more hassle of deboning then eating. This is just a stress free dish. Grab a slice and eat. It has a balance of the glutinous collagen, meat, and crispy skin. I just find It a bit dry or overcooked due to uneven diameter of the meat, but its a dish I would look forward to. Their desserts are proudly made by the owners wife, Manila Bake. Pandan Cake is the highlight for me. It has a nice, light, spongy pandan cake covered with royal icing that gives it a nice creamy, finish. Pies has a nice flaky crust that is perfect with a cream filling that compliments the flaky and creamy texture of the dish. Overall, the image of an ordinary Filipino family feast is vividly shown in its array of dishes. It is another milestone that we can show the world what Filipino cuisine is all about. Family. Love. Hospitality.

Serye is from the same people who built Aristocrat and Reyes Barbecue, so I was expecting a…read moresatisfying meal during my visit. I wasn't disappointed. I got the chicken barbecue (I made a mistake of not buying the boneless one). Well, the chicken is good. It's what you can expect from a place brought to us by Aristocrat. They served it with peanut sauce, which I'm sadly allergic to. But the people I was with enjoyed it so much, they remarked how it goes well with the chicken. Pricing is pretty good, too. Let's just say around Php 200-300 per head for a full meal. And the servings are huge, I think they can last you the whole day. So yes, it's better to bring company along when you plan to eat here. As a small eater, I couldn't finish my quarter chicken by myself. It's super sulit and super good.

First branch after the original Makati store. Its reputation precedes it, and I was not…read moredisappointed. Good MOA location beside the Department store and near the Arena. Excellent falafel, humus and pita. What I really loved was the schnitzel inside pita, filling and tasty. Their service was ok, with free chika from the OIC/Manager. Reasonable pricing for a Makati/Pasay store, but not Maginhawa pricing. Whatever kind of Mediterranean food it may be, it is what it is - very good food.

Yummy falafel for an okay price. Very small restaurant but it has outdoor seating for larger…read moregroups. The wi-fi works well!

Mogu Tree Noodle House is located in this compound where there's a small grocery store in front,…read moreanother restaurant and a big tree. This is their second branch, their first branch is on Lilac St. in Marikina. The place is rather small. It serves Chinese food and there's a spread where you can choose your toppings for your claypot rice or soup. THE FOOD We had the Pork Asado and Garlic Sausage Claypot Rice (P170) - it's good. Reminds me of Binondo eateries. Better than I expected from a place that looked like what it looks like. I don't think they actually cook the rice in the clay pot like they do in Hong Kong, but that would be expecting too much. We also had the Spareribs Tausi (P140) - this was good but nothing too different from what you'll find in Binondo dimsum restaurants. The best dish we had, for me, was the Laksa Noodle Soup. The noodles were not soggy, the spicy, creamy and sour flavors were balanced - the whole effect was delicious. This is the dish I would recommend someone try. IMPRESSIONS I wasn't particularly impressed by the looks of the place. It looks like a neighborhood eatery. As for the food & drinks, I was surprised that they had imported sodas/drinks! The food was actually pretty decent and delicious, more than acceptable for its price range, and reminds me of Binondo eateries. This is not a high-end place, but it's clean. I don't know if there are any other Chinese restaurants in Antipolo since I'm not from there, but if you just have a craving for claypot rice, laksa, or Chinese sodas and beer, you could try Mogu Tree. The menu is a bit limited to claypot rice and laksa and a few dimsum dishes, but it's authentic in the sense that it feels / tastes like a Binondo eatery.

Open Monday to Friday (and sometimes Saturday), but regrettably closed on Sundays, Elodie's Grill…read morewhich belongs to the group of stalls comprising the Marikina Food Trip Alley is the most prominent, at least, I would be inclined to think that way, because it is the first one that obviously catches the eye, being placed at the front of the other stalls and showing itself in the direction of the street. What is also particularly fetching is the fact that you really get to see their food being cooked in front of you with a very large grill that can occupy a lot of orders and flame-grill the food to perfection for serving on a sizzling hot plate. Even something as simple as a two-piece burger steak meal can become truly special when served with rice on a visibly steaming plate on a cool evening. So for those of you who enjoy flame-grilled items at affordable prices, this may be the lunch or dinner option for you.

Great late night delivery option since they are open late. They don't quite have an overload…read moreoption, but the egg and lechon kiwali option comes close. Lugaw is thick and tasty. Definitely hits the spot during drunchies

We loved the food... ordered from grab and delivered to our hotel. Lugaw was still hot and…read moreeverything was nicely packed. Portions are small but the price is cheap so you can just order more if you're hungry.

I originally chose Max's Restaurant which was only a few stores away from Gerry's Grill. My cousin…read more& I stood at Max's for roughly 5 min and the staff only stared at us until a family of 5 walked in and cut-in and was immediately seated by the staff! I complained, but I was already disappointed so then my cousin pointed out Gerry's Grill. As we approached the door, Ian our amazing & attentive server rushed to the door and greeted us with his welcoming smile and the rest was history! I found my go to restaurant in SM Paranaque. Great food, better ambiance than Max's a few doors down and service is great! Food is freshly made each time! I highly recommend as their prices are actually more reasonable than even Max's. It's a win-win with Gerry's Grill and Ian is a keeper as a server! Gerry's Grill Paranaque is located in building B.

I was raised in a Filipino Chinese household and even though the way I was raised was more on the…read moreFilipino side, my tummy has always been tight with the Chinese side. That being said, you'll get used to certain snacks, delicatessen or whatnot. Which they'd also have at the Chinese school I went to when I was little. There was a time when I thought I grew out of it and in hind sight maybe it was just because we didn't have any stock and I didn't know where to get some aside from China town. I knew that there were shops in Greenhills but I wasn't familiar with the mall yet and I often get lost when I go on my own. When me & Greenhills became tight, I was reacquainted with my childhood snacks and were introduced to new ones! And oh my, the Fat & Thin products!!! Whenever I go there I would always go around the store and stock up and then after I would buy their delicious (I'm serious, you should try it!) empanadas. If you're not familiar with these snacks, you should try one of each I think it's more of a trial and error thing than a sure thing. But yes, you should!

If you've never been to Tin Hok Chinese Deli, it's time for you to go and try it out…read more At first glance, you might think it's just a Chinese supermarket that just sells hopia. Well, you're wrong. They have a little corner filled with Chinese snacks that they cook for you and you can eat it there. I always order their fried siomai. It's a bit pricey as it's priced at Php50 for three pieces, but the siomai is big and filling. They also have dimsum which you can take-out and cook at home. A few years ago, they started selling shakes. Sometimes they have all the flavors. Sometimes they don't. It's a hit and miss. Be patient though when ordering your dimsum. I suggest you order your dimsum right away, get the order sheet and pay for it. While waiting for your dimsum to be cooked, go around the shop and look at their other products. Be attentive though. They usually just shout the order that's finished cooking. So remember what you got.

I love Ilocano food and I was surprised that Fariñas actually serves Ilocano dishes. I thought this…read morestore only serves Ilocos Empanada but I was wrong. They offer a lot of my favorite dishes like Pinakbet, Ilocos Longganisa, Bagnet, Poqui Poqui, Dinakdakan, and a lot more. I love veggies and Pinakbet is definitely a must try. Their serving for this dish is good for 2-3 persons. They went beyond the traditional "Bagoong Isda" based sauce but used tomato sauce to further thicken the sauce. It has a lot of veggies like ampalaya, talong, okra, sitaw, sigarilyas and it also goes with 3 strips of bagnet. I love their Poqui Poqui! It's an eggplant dish sautéed in garlic, onions and tomato. It's a must try especially if you love tortang talong. I love their longganisa and of course, who wouldn't like bagnet? These two are some of my comfort foods so yeah, I'll definitely order this one. So if you are craving for Ilocano food, better go to the nearest Fariñas branch and enjoy their affordable food.