I feel a little bad for this oft overlooked little cafe. It seems to always be a sleepy spot, with…read morenot much going on. Maybe it's the location? The food? But when I decided to finally check it out, I realized that it's perfectly fine! The inside of the cafe actually looks very nice. Clean lines all over, cute wall art and design, well-lit, spacious, and pretty comfortable. And they serve a whole bunch of meals like pastas, sandwiches, and rice dishes, plus there's a bakery that offers cakes, cupcakes, breads, etc. That's a pretty big undertaking if you're not confident of your business. It turns out the place actually does have a steady following, and a lot do know of "that tucked away cafe along Marcos Highway." The food's not bad at all and they have big servings, although ironically, you'll want to have the meals rather than the baked goods (a little so-so). It just might be a little expensive for what it is. On weekends, that's when they get full because people seem to like hanging out here before they head home in one of the many subdivisions along Marcos Highway (so in that sense, it's apparently a prime location after all). Never judge a book by its cover! At least, don't always. Lol.

Coming here for a few times now. The food is tasty and makes you keep coming back. The "malabon"…read morenoodles contains more seafood and "palabok" has less. You pay as you order. The service is great and the manager is cheerful and even took care of us. We highly recommend. During Lenten Fridays, Catholic Customers can be served no pork dishes. The place is now also called Rita's but cobtinues to be called Auntie's.

"Nothing is perfect but you can have... Perfect Moments." That's the slogan of this cute yet…read moreunpretentious bakeshop in the 1st floor of Blue Wave Mall. Perfect Moments is a bakeshop and snack house offering pizzas, sandwiches, halo-halo, cupcakes, cake slices, cookies, and bread. But what makes this place stand out are the cakes. My favorite is the Red Velvet with its bittersweet taste. In fact, whenever we order the Red Velvet for family occasions, our guests never fail to praise the balanced taste of this cake. Yet it's not only the quality of the baking that gets positive marks. Also very pleasing to the eye is their way of presenting cakes designed for special occasions. They can design your cake into a Louis Vuitton bag or turn it into a castle where Rapunzel's long hair flows from the top to the bottom of the cake, or they can create an ice kingdom where Frozen's Elsa reigns queen or carve a bride and groom standing side by side in a paradise of flowers. Their designs are so beautiful it's almost a shame to cut the cake. But, I assure you, finally tasting the cake would erase any regrets.

What attracted me to this bakery/café inside Robinson's Supermarket is its logo: a black and white…read moredrawing of a lady wearing a gown. This basic elegance extends to the layout of the whole stall. Everything looks clean and neat. After a few weeks since its opening, I finally had the chance to eat merienda in Senorita. I tried their Four Cheese Pizza and Tuna Mayo Sandwich. Both were delicious! For the sandwich, they used wheat bread and the stuffing also included lettuce and tomato, not just tuna and mayonnaise. Generous! Then, the four cheese: very tasty and, except for the crust, soft to chew. I am not quite sure what types of cheese they used but I think there was cheddar, mozzarella and either kesong puti or cottage cheese. There were also sprinkles of parsley, which gave a refreshing twist to the tartness of cheese. I would definitely come back!

My wife had heard good things about Pan De Amerikana before our recent trip back to the…read morePhilippines, and her cousin in Manila was good friends with the owner Jun who was absolutely awesome to meet! We were in Manila for a few nights before flying home to California and had a dinner date with her cousins the first night, so we headed to the restaurant. Jun waited for us to arrive after we attempted the two hour evening rush hour Manila traffic from Okada to Pan De Amerikana. It was a Tuesday evening and when we arrived around 8pm, the restaurant was thankfully not too busy. I'd read other reviews about how packed it can get, since supposedly "every picture is IG worthy...". That ended up being totally true! Jun greeted us warmly and introductions were made. He was gracious and friendly and gave us a quick tour of the incredibly painted and decorated restaurant; from the intricately curated Eugene Torre chess museum with various international chess sets, the tunnel made of lights and wind chimes, the antique wagon (yes you can actually sit in it and take pictures wearing a hat from the collection of fantastical hats on a rack nearby), the other various set pieces and photo backdrops, to the bathrooms and wash stations which had custom interiors and artistically decorated sink basins and soap dispensers. Every table and seating arrangement will provide a memorable experience here. There's no bad seat in the restaurant :) Jun generously provided us with the special air conditioned room for large groups next to the chess museum, which has large glass windows to see the restaurant while you eat, although it would have been fine to also sit in the restaurant, as even though it was a warm evening in Manila, the inside temperature was pleasant. On the way to the restaurant, inching our way along packed rush hour streets, we looked at the dishes and were ready with our selections soon after receiving the menu. We had several outstanding dishes including the Sinugba platter full of tasty grilled fish and pork barbecue, the pork Sisig with calamansi (I'd been comparing various Sisigs from different eateries in Pangasinan the whole trip and this was my favorite), delicious Pinakbet, and the perfectly seasoned Pansit Bihon Special. The garlic rice was also super tasty. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Despite the restaurant beginning to close for the evening while we were eating, Jun was even able to scrounge up some of the famous wheat Pandesal the restaurant is renowned for. It was truly delicious. My favorite is still Durong's Pandesal, but that's a different recipe altogether. Pan De Amerikana's Pandesal is certainly unique, scrumptious, and one of the healthier recipes. Jun suggested the green Moringa w/ cucumber drink and brought a pitcher. Good thing, too, since it was totally addictive. We also had the red iced tea, which was not overly sweet and thirst quenching. The entire experience was delightful, unforgettable, and fascinating. You'll have plenty of good food, memories, and photos to share with family and friends after you eat at Pan De Amerikana. Ask for the owner Jun when you go and I'm sure he'll proudly give you a tour of his famous chess museum and point out all the beautiful installations and decorations throughout the restaurant. Even the outside of the restaurant shouldn't be missed, from the front door all the way to the corner of the street. Inside and out, Pan De Amerikana is a wonder to behold! Thanks, Jun, for giving us such a special memory to take back home with us. See you again soon.

We bought their wheat pandesal and pan de coco. They were so good!…read moreIt was worth the trip from Bulacan.

A family of chain stores, namely Jollibee, Greenwich, and Red Ribbon, have been combining their…read moreefforts to provide their services in a one-stop kind of venue. The concept and execution makes for a perfect party package; fast food, pizza, and cakes. Yes, cakes, that's what distinguishes Red Ribbon. They pride themselves in their color and the distinctiveness of their parcel bow; after all, it's part of their slogan. Imagine yourself unwrapping a bright red package and finding out that within is a chocolate cake just for you... isn't that the making of a great gift? If you're thinking about a special occasion and want to give a slice of that ultimate in necessities for any sort of celebration in this day and age, you may as well go for the cake that is presented like... well, a present. They have it right; it really is better with a red ribbon!