I love this place so much. It's feel you are in Italy without actually in Italy lol…read moreNever been there by the way. But everything served here look so fresh and delicious.

There's this secluded Italian restaurant in Little Baguio that is delicious as it is puntastic…read more Welcome to Eataly! The place is hardly packed but don't let that deceive you from the beauty of the place. I tried the salpicao pasta, and to my surprise the beef was perfectly cooked. It was both tender and flavorful which played well with the al dente noodles. I expected a tough salpicao given the how tricky it is to make em, but boy was I wrong. Another dish worthy of a mention is their Eataly seafood pasta. The dish was loaded with enough mussels and shrimps that you won't bother to fight anyone for the last piece of seafood. You can't go wrong with their pizza selection too. I can't think of any particular favorite since also almost everything is good. Picking a flavor from the selection is like playing a reverse Russian Roulette where everyone wins and no one dies. They also serve it with some alfalfa sprouts should you choose to roll it. I have already eaten four times at this place and each time, I left satisfied. I guarantee that you'll have the same opinion when you try this place out.

So happy I could find a yummy Hong Kong noodle place with an affordable price…read more Love that they offer their spicy noodles in different levels. I'm really good with spicy food but I'm even afraid to try their level4 burn but I usually try the 2nd degree burn because of the extreme spiciness :) Their best seller is the schezuan seafood flavor with egg noodles. The bowl is very sizable :) great value for money for something at p200 pesos. Paired this with kutchay dumpling and black vinegar :)

I admit, I'm a noodle nut. Even if I'm served a disgusting bowl of soggy ramen, I'd still eat…read moreit--and enjoy it immensely. My bias aside, Caution Hot serves fantastic noodles. You can expect consistently firm noodles here. While the broth isn't flavorful, there are enough toppings to keep eating interesting. A word of caution: the soup is indeed HOT. They're not kidding around. Level 2 is too spicy for most people; Level 3 was spicy enough to make me pass out.

Came here for a quick and light lunch. Service was fast and the servers were a ttentive to our…read moreneeds. Overall food was excellent. We had the kidney soup. You can tell that they washed it well, because there was no weird aftertaste. We also had some other finger food type dishes that were good as well. The area was spacious and bright as well. Reason for the 4 star was there was a fly that got stuck on the condiment container and it made me wonder how often does that happen? And if no one notices, then do they not clean it? Made me reconsider all the things wr were eating with and on.... Overall though the food was really good. This is an authentic chinese place that has good quality food, and i will be back to try it again

Delicious food, quality ingredients, good selections. We had a mix of dishes, seafood, beef,…read morechicken and all were flavorful. Service was fantastic.

They were not kidding when they say that the entree portions were "for sharing"…read more I had "brunch" at Full Belly Craft Kitchen this morning, and ordered the Bagnet ni Kenneth and the monggo guisado with bagnet. FBCK did not disappoint. I especially liked the monggo guisado which is a full meal in itself. At P600+ for two diners, FBCK is great value for money.

Full Belly Craft Kitchen is a casual dining restaurant located along the unfamiliar side of Sgt…read more Esguerra Ave, nearing Timog, and away for the busy district of Tomas Morato. It specializes in belly-delicious dishes. This is a hidden gem in Quezon City, and a good place to hang out or celebrate with family because of its quiet and homey ambiance. While waiting for my friends to arrive, we were served with their home-brewed iced tea. It has a fruity, not-so-sweet taste, and the added slices of fruit in the drink made it to an eye-candy as well. We were also served with the softest pan de sal with butter. The bread is soft and fluffy. I was immediately taken to bread heaven and thinking of the things I can eat with it. Once we are complete, we started having breakfast (at lunch). Full Belly Craft Kitchen serves all-day breakfast meals, but if you visit them for breakfast (7am-10am), they offer free coffee. What a deal! Our breakfast tasting included: - Homemade Spanish Sardines (Php240) : Homemade Milkfish or Bangus Belly cooked in olive oil and spices served with atchara, garlic rice and 2 sunny side-up eggs : Something to wake up to every morning, the bangus belly is soft and tender and do not have a fishy smell nor aftertaste. The garlic rice is fluffy and is lightly seasoned. The garlic is not overpowering. A good dish for me, for someone who doesn't love bangus belly. - Full Belly Tapa (Php245) : Grilled belly of beef served with 2 eggs and garlic rice : according to Sir Robert, they made these tapa themselves, and it shows on the tenderness of the belly and the tender-meatiness of the beef. The soy sauce mixture and garlic rice accompanied the dish well. A truly satisfying and filling dish. - Bacon Spinach and Cheese Fritata (Php185) : Baked eggs with cheddar, maple bacon, and spinach, served with pan de sal : One of my favorite dishes throughout the day. Cheese, spinach, and egg is already a good combination, but the addition of strips of bacon just dropped the bomb. The dish is light yet flavorful; all the ingredients can be tasted and has a comforting feeling in the mouth. After breakfast, we had lunch, and started off with an appetizer called Baked Mussels (Php240) : Chilean mussels with mashed potatoes topped with mornay sauce, mozzarella cheese, bacon bits, and truffle oil : My favorite dish! The problem with food tasting is that there are too many dishes to try so most dishes ended up with leftovers, but not this dish. I owned it and don't plan on sharing. Haha! This is a heavy dish because of the mashed potatoes and the cheese, but I was hypnotized by the creaminess of the potatoes, velvety-ness of the cheese, freshness of the mussels, saltiness and chunkiness of the bacon, and the sweet aroma of the truffle oil that I couldn't stop eating. :-) To wake me up from hypnosis, we had Ensaladang Bagnet (Php210) : Crispy Pork Belly served with Mustard Leaves, Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Salted Egg, and Balayan Bagoong : a light dish that is full of flavor. The mustard leaves complement and contrast the bagnet; onions and tomatoes balances out the otherwise bagnet's cholesterrific nature; the salted egg is mostly there for color as the taste is light. The saltiness came from the baggong but only comes with a light taste. A wonderful appetizer to start and prepare for the good things to come. For the main event, we had a good combination of meat and vegetables, as not to satiate us out. You will notice that each dishes is carefully thought of and crafted as the ingredients complemented each other: - 12-hr Beef Roast (Php650) : Slow-roasted belly of beef cooked au jus, roasted veggies and potato puree : the highlight of the menu; something this good cooked for 12 hours allow the belly to be tender. It is cooked in its own juice so it is flavorful as well. - Tuna Belly Al Ajillo (Php285) : Grilled tuna belly served with lots of garlic on a sizzling plate : Among all the bellies, I like tuna the most, and this one is spot on! I like the sweet-sour-salty combination of the dish. Though some complained to be salty, I feel the taste is just right, well maybe because I ate it with garlic rice. - Bagnet ni Kenneth (Php320) and Beef Belly Rice (Php80) : Chef Kenneth is the original creator of their version of this double-fry, crispy pork belly dish, so it was named in his honor. The skin is very crispy even when no longer hot. The meat is so tender that it falls right off. It is served with a tomato and salted egg salsa. The belly rice, however, is just ok for me. It tasted like rice cooked with the beef's juice topped with some beef bits. A little bland. - Binagoongang Bagnet (Php360) : Crispy bagnet pork belly with grilled eggplant, morning glory (kangkong), cherry tomatoes and bagoong : salty yet flavorful, best paired with rice. - Wing Beans in Coconut Cream (Php175) : Sigarilyas cooked in coconut cream served with pork chicharon : What complemented the dish together is the bagoong alamang sauce.

"The house that fried chicken built."…read more This slogan tells you immediately the reason why people keep patronizing Max's. But this house has expanded into several branches and has developed delicious dishes other than the fried chicken. It's hard to find a mall or a city without a branch of Max's. I've tried several branches and the food is consistently good, but my favorite branch would always be the one in Marquinton/Blue Wave Mall. The reason is not gustatorial, but interpersonal. The staff there know how to make their house feel like a home to the customers. They go about serving you in a friendly and cheerful manner without sacrificing efficiency. It also helps that they are all well-groomed. The ladies look very neat and pretty in their designer created uniforms and the men, well, Coco Martin, they claim, used to be one of them, and that says a lot about their charm. In Max's - Blue Wave, they are happy to accommodate special requests coming from the health needs of the patrons like reducing the amount of salt they would put in the dish. Give it a try and you will most likely find a home in the house that fried chicken built.

We live very close, so one of the restaurants my son and I have been to several times while I'm on…read morea 30 day visit with him is Max's, in the Blue Wave Mall. My teenage son eats a lot so we order a variety of items. So far everything has been excellent with exceedingly reasonable prices for what you get. The staff is also super friendly, dress sharp, and quick service. It a popular spot for a reason.

Unique dining at its very best! Abbiocco Alternative Filipino offers Filipino cuisine with a twist…read moreof Spanish and Italian taste. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by the welcoming and courteous staff. The very clean dining area is bright and nicely decorated. A VIP room for guests wanting a private dining experience is also available. All the dishes we ordered were visually pleasing and more importantly very delicious; however, my favorites were Fried Shrimps In Salted Egg Sauce, Montiel's Special Palabok, Abbiocco's Paella Valenciana, Tatay Mar's Kare Kare, and Tablea Chocolate Cake for dessert. I also ordered a delicious cup of premium Kopi Lowak. This cup of coffee is definitely a unique treat for me. Drink it black without sugar to truly enjoy the mild and somewhat sweet taste of the coffee. When in Manila, I highly recommend Abbiocco Alternative Filipino!

Every time we come to the Philippines, we always include a trip to MARIO'S. Been coming here ever…read moresince I was little. Our usuals include their Caesar salad, Oysters Rockefeller, and salpicado for me. But our last couple visits, I've been getting the salpicon de mar y tierra which is steak and shrimp. Everything is absolutely delicious. They even start you off with the softest, yummiest dinner rolls and butter. Pair it with their iced tea and you've got yourself a delicious meal. Service is always great and it's never usually too packed when we go. A trip to the Philippines is not complete without a visit to Mario's. Do yourself a favor and check it out for yourself!

Mario's whips up a pretty mean Caesar salad and their Chilean sea bass dish is solid too. But boy…read moredoes their chef need to learn how to properly cook a steak. I ordered the Porterhouse cooked rare, but the cut they served me was well-done. Normally, I'd let things like this go, but not if the darn slab of meat costs ₱1795! I asked them to do it again, and the second time, it came out literally raw. #facepalm

Fine dining for a reasonable price! It is located inside Vertis mall, situated at a beautiful…read morelocation that isn't very crowded. The theme is fine Filipino dining and sure does deliver. The dishes were shared equally among five people, and even then we had some for leftovers. We had chicharron bulaklak for our appetizer and it taste similar to the ones you'd find on the street, but made from cleaner ingredients. Our main entrees consisted of kare kare ( beef stew with peanut sauce), sisig (a skillet of pork and chicken), crispy pata (deep fried pig parts) and Filipino paella. The Filipino paella was absolutely delightful and it was enjoyed by everyone in my group. They made it Filipino style by adding tocino. The rice was also seasoned Filipino style and toasted to the perfect crunchiness. I highly recommend this dish. The other dishes were decent, but not as good as I expected. The kare kare seemed to lack too much of the peanut butter taste, which is needed to characterize the kare kare taste. The sisig was also lacking flavor, which I think stems from the meat used. Maybe it was a healthier version? The crispy pata was great and crispy! But the accompanying sauce needed more taste and kick to perfect the crispy pata. On the other side, their shakes were wonderful. We ordered all types of shakes and not only did they look beautiful, they tasted divine. For example, the mango and cheese shake is a weird combination, but they made it blend in the creamiest way. The shakes here are something that can be rarely found elsewhere! So for those on a budget but crave a bit of elegance, stop by here. It is also not as crowded as other malls yet since Vertis is so new!

This is one of the better Filipino restaurants in Eastwood. When you walk in, it looks like a…read moreEuropean restaurant. Not very Filipino to me. I love the Pinakbet. They are better with Lechon Kawali Chips. For dessert, the Iday was very good. However, it's served skewered in a glass drinking cup. The suman was too hard to get out from the cup. I have to come back here on my next visit to try more dishes. Note: I put my bag on the floor next to one of the tall air conditioners inside. It got wet. The AC leaked water. It was a bit annoying. Staff wasn't very apologetic about it. They said they would 'look into it.'