I think it is normal for most people to have some sort of a dual perspective when it comes to…read moreenjoying food. There is this one part that is all for being adventurous - weird cuisines, funky finds and the most outrageous combinations of flavors, textures and preparations. However, there will always be this part that will crave for the food that is familiar, hearty and nostalgic - for food that is typically served during gatherings at home. I find that Kanin Club's fare is consistent with the second type. There is nothing special and outrageous about the food in Kanin Club. No frills, no fuss, no BS. And that's what makes it lovely in my book. When you want simple, unpretentious and satisfying food that doesn't require such buzzwords as "artisanal", "fusion" or "gourmet", Kanin Club is a place to go. I find that this is one of those restaurants that won't embarrass you if you bring a foreign friend or guest. The food is presentable enough, but what makes it great is the way the dishes were made and seasoned. It tastes almost as if my Lola or my mom would make it.

Kanin Club is a big hit because let's admit it, one can never go wrong with serving kanin (rice) to…read morea Pinoy. Our country's love affair with rice is evidenced by the fact we have more than one word for it in the Filipino language (e.g. palay, bigas, kanin, sinangag, bahaw). If you're on a low carb diet, then I implore you not to visit Kanin Club. It'll be better to just stay away, unless of course you want to cheat for one day. For me, it's a bit of a challenge to order food here because when you're with a big group, most people want to sample the unique rice dishes (must try: Sinangag na Sinigang and Tinapa Rice), yet at the same time, pair the "kanin" with more than one "ulam" (main dish). Their menu has so many choices, and cool descriptions that will help first timers make informed decisions. Most dishes are good for sharing, so I suggest you go there with a group. The price range is above the usual budget of an unemployed student. I think people go to Kanin Club on special occasions, or when they want to give a nice treat to "balikbayans" or foreigners. The interior design of the restaurant is executed nicely. They invested on paintings by local artists and Filipino themed decor as well. Kanin Club serves everyday local dishes (tinola, sinigang, kare-kare) with style and sophistication. Can't wait for one of my relatives to celebrate their birthday/anniversary/whatever. That way, we'll have an excuse to ask them (nicely) to treat us at this lovely restaurant again. Sidenote: dog owners can take their dogs with them to eat, but they'll have to dine on the outdoor tables. This is one of the perks of eating at UP-Ayala Technohub.

I had no idea when it really started, but at some point people started to believe that fresh…read moreorganic food was the healthiest option out there. There seems to be this misapprehension that any piece of meat or vegetable that has chemicals in it or was raised using them would be toxic for their soul. That artificially grown or GMO animals and vegetables were the offspring off the devil and these were taken straight from hell. I always thought that people who ate at Zigla! thought this way. They proudly advertise that their food is Fresh, Healthy & Organic. They try to draw in the crowd that's very health conscious. The type of people who probably wear shirts made out of recycled paper and shorts made of leaves. The price is a bit high, but all jokes aside the food is good. The serving size is good enough considering the price I had to pay. It was enough to fill my stomach and satisfy my taste buds.

Organic is good, but I need vegan-friendly…read more Aside from the juices, the only vegan-friendly options in Zigla's menu are the tomato-pepper soup and the sweet chili tofu meal. You can also throw in the Greek salad if you ask for the white cheese to be omitted. I tried the sweet chili tofu with brown rice meal. Given the state of my hunger at the time, I would have gulped down four bowls of the tomato-pepper soup and all the other customers would still magically look like food on legs to me. Cons: - It took over 5 minutes to prepare. - It was reheated and served in a standard-issue covered plastic tray that also came with reheating instructions. - At PhP165, I'd expect a tofu-centered meal to either be a) presented better, b) cooked on-site, or c) served promptly. - Misleading name: sweet chili sauce was just sweet, no chili. Pros: - Serving size is good enough for one person. - The tofu portion was surprisingly hearty. - The meal itself was tasty enough to be satisfying. - It's filling. - If you couldn't finish the meal, the covered box it comes in makes it convenient to take home. - You can reuse the covered plastic box. - Meals are good for kids, - Service is fairly cordial, if a little forced. Generally, Zigla's price range is a bit steep for food court fare. Even if the ingredients are healthful and organic, the prices are likely to turn off younger customers who are interested in exploring health food options on a limited budget. Also, despite the fresh and organic plant-based ingredients, their menu largely caters to omnivores, with only few options for vegetarians and vegans alike. The flavors are there, though. So despite the limited vegan-friendly options, I'd still return because I'm a girl who thinks with her stomach.

Honestly, I first heard of Manilachon from my cousin always talking about them on Facebook so I've…read morebeen curious ever since. I'm a big lechon and pork lover but at the same time I am very health conscious so I often end up at some weird culinary-moral crossroads when my cravings hit!! One of the things that I loved about Manilachon is that their lechon kawali-style lechon isn't fried! It's roasted. It's still extremely crispy and satisfying. I was also very impressed at how they kept the meat inside so tender and moist as well. The meal itself is 139, which includes the lechon and a serving of rice with some really fresh salsa and some spiced vinegar, then a drink will set you back another 35. Coke products are all that's available right now. The lechon comes either in the original flavor or in spicy garlic. I got the spicy garlic and it was delicious. Not too salty nor spicy, making a great balance. I honestly didn't expect food of this quality in Megamall's food court. I can see myself becoming a regular here.

The Ube lumpia was good. Everything else here was not quite up to standard. Things tasted just a…read morebit lacking for the price point

The first time I ever had binalot was when my friend from Taytay invited me over to lunch one day…read moreand she ordered this thing called binalot. The first thought that entered my mind when seeing it was, "What do I do with all this rice? And where's the ulam?" I didn't know that everything was wrapped up somewhere there in the rice. So when I saw this restaurant in Greenbelt, I knew that I had to try it. They have many Filipino dishes all prepared binalot style. Their longganisa will remind you of home cooked food and the quality of their rice is really soft which makes it easier to chew and swallow. If ever you're low on cash or just want a good, decent FIlipino meal, eat at Binalot Fiesta Foods.

I have always admired how Amber's marketed itself from being just the typical Filipino take-out…read moreplace to being the 'master of bilao'. Parties, events and small gatherings all cry for Amber's to serve yummy and inexpensive food. Did you know what Amber's spaghetti tastes like the sweet Filipino-style spaghetti served by Jolibee? While I'd like to say that their fried chicken has a similar taste to Chickenjoy, that would just be rude. Nothing beats Chickenjoy (and that's coming from an ultimate Chickenjoy lover). I remember how long the lines get here during the holidays, everyone trying to get something out of the hard-working people of Amber's. Let me say for myself though that all staff members are quite efficient as they can easily juggle one order from another. Unfortunately, I have tried better variations of Pansit Malabon and Pichi-Pichi, but for the type of service, speed and prices that they offer, Amber's still remain the go-to restaurant for Filipino parties.

If you're throwing a party (or any get-together) and don't want to stress about the food, just dial…read more884-8888! Amber is the best, it's super delicious and pretty reasonable option for you! It's my first thought when I have to bring food to meetings or even out of town trips. I've never actually eaten in a branch because they're all a little out of the way but they provide great delivery service (almost anywhere in the City!). Just be sure to give them enough time to arrange your order (I usually call early in the morning if it's for a group of 8 or more!). My favorite combination is their pork bbq and pancit Malabon, I love how it goes so well with each other! They've got a lot of other popular Filipino dishes as well from different pancits to other merienda specials. Don't forget to leave space for dessert because their Pichi-Pichi is on point!

I think like most tourists, I just wanted to compare McDonalds in the US/Japan/Mexico where I've…read morebeen before, and Philippines McDonalds. I came during breakfast time. They have the same breakfast items that you'd find in a US McDonald's, plus silog for Filipino breakfast. I went for the Longanisa Silog. I'm used to it being a nice round shape, and this one looked like a spam strip. The egg on the garlic rice looked like they use the exact same mold for a McMuffin egg. It was edible. It was definitely not the best longanisa I've ever had or anything close. Might also be one of the worst McDonald's items I've ever had. Not saying that McDonald's is the classiest but it's always been a standard of taste. Still, dirt cheap, familiar, and open in the morning when a lot of the other nearby places aren't open yet.

Some items in the menu are unique like the spaghetti pair it with a chicken and it's a perfect…read morecombo. Sometimes the service is a little slow depending on the hours. Tend to be a bit noisy when bunch of people eat in. Open 24hrs which is a plus.

So pros: very clean and friendly kind staff. I appreciated how securely everything was wrapped up…read moreand packaged. We got three breakfast orders to go. Con: it was pretty expensive for breakfast. For three meals and two drinks it was 1960 pesos. I got an iced latte and my husband got hot latte, both with soy milk. It had almost no coffee flavor at all. It was surprising how it had no taste of coffee. I got the bangus and garlic rice. It was fine. The atchara was very underwhelming. My husband got the continental breakfast. I'd say the tastiest item of both was the Hungarian sausage and the waffle. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. Just ok overall.

If you're visiting the Philippines or have non Filipino guests, this is a great place to take them…read more The ambiance is welcoming, there's AC, there's WIFI, and the food is good. The tortilla pizza was a bit of a stretch and the sardines pizza was interesting, but my sis loved it. I forget which iced coffee I ordered, but it was yummy. They have a sweet potato dessert that's pretty tasty too.

The coffee is atrocious, made me start regurgitating, roasted coconut tasted horrible. If I get…read morefood poisoning I'll sue fr fr. The double cheese burger looked like a kid's happy meal from how small it is, someone definitely licked the chicken fillet. Wouldn't recommend to gay people during pride Month, Very homophobic

This place was awesome! Friendly and quick service as well. Traveling in from the states, I was…read moreexited to try their fried chicken. Non- greasy and well worth the wait. Later in the week I also tried their chicken sandwich- a little disappointed they don't mention they don't add lettuce (contrary to the ad up front). Trust me, after being in the Philippines for 2 weeks, you start craving something simple like lettuce lol! Overall pretty awesome. Note: orange juice is not fresh juice as in the states- it's some sort of tang powdered drink.