I just love the place for its good fried rice and hakaw. The service is also generally and…read moreconsistently great. The staff is very friendly, and they get the orders out in just a few minutes. I go here almost once a week and I just love the variety of the menu. I think the incredible taste of the food is testament to the kitchen staff's skill, because it still tastes pretty bomb even if we take out a lot of ingredients from the food. I don't eat pork, and considering that Chinese gets a lot of its flavors from pork, the food still comes out great. Great job!

All dishes great and delicious services are great cleanliness excellent I enjoyed I the venue…read morenot clutter the Shabu shabu you can cook Anything I like sinigang big shrimp BBQ etc and more prices acceptable not too expensive nor cheap I can go back anytime we celebrated my husband birthday with all his friends and my family Thank you Tong yang

This hotpot restaurant has been existing for so long but it's my first in the EDSA centris branch…read more We went on a weekday lunch and only 3 tables were occupied during this visit. Rate is at Php545/head and the last call for lunch buffet is at 2:30pm. Tried the Satay and Sinigang soup base. On the onset, I can say that there is a major difference in taste. It is not as flavorful as it used to be. There is a varied option of vegetables, meat, and seafood for grill or hotpot. There is a counter for asian food and a few racks of sushi. Selection for dessert includes Ice Cream, cake slices, fruits, buco pandan, and you can make your own halo-halo.

Such an amazing place for brunch !! We went two mornings while staying at the hotel. I ate so many…read moredelicious items! The first morning I had silog with tamarind chicken and pork asada, and lots of crispy Danggit! The congee was amazing! U added every topping possible plus fresh calamansi juice! Also had lychee chia pudding one morning and blueberry the next. The lycée was absolutely delicious! We consumed heaps of the most delicious dragon fruit. Now onto the pastries!! One morning they had bread and butter pudding squares and the other morning they had taisan bread. Both were so scrumptious!! Our server Harven was a delight! Friendly, got us warm milk, and answered my 6 million questions! We also took pictures in the back patio that overlooked Laguna de Bay. Beautiful views in every direction. They also had pineapple and mango jam! New jam flavors to me that were delicious on my cream cheese filled French toast. My husband also tries the miso ramen and the fresh salad with a great sesame dressing. In other words, we ate everything, everyone was so friendly and the views are incredible.

Our hotel package booking included daily breakfast at The Nest, located at the 31st floor of Vivere…read moreHotel in Alabang. Though it operates as a rooftop bar and restaurant, they also offer buffet breakfast for in-house guests. FOOD: 3/5 The overall food selection was quite limited, primarily a mix of Filipino, American, Chinese and other International dishes. The food was decent but could have been better overall. SERVICE: 5/5 I noticed that most of the servers were male while a few female staff at the food counter. Regardless, all of them were attentive, polite, and efficient. AMBIANCE: 4/5 Being at the rooftop, the restaurant provides a full view of the city. I can only imagine how much more stunning these views at night with the city lights. It also features a mini pool - not for use but aesthetically for decor which I believe needs a little polishing and renovation. Overall, the buffet breakfast at The Nest did its job - it fill us up in the morning, though I wished there was a wider selection. And I take my hats off to the staff at The Nest - their service were on point!

Wow this place is amazing. I am so coming back to this restaurant. They were very attentive and…read morenice at this restaurant. So Attentive that they always bussed the plates and such at the most opportune time. The food was delicious. I had to try everyone's dish. My sis-in-law had the Marlin, mom had the Pork Chop. I had the riblets and my godchildren had bolognese spaghetti. Each dish had a deep flavor to each of them. Truly one of my favorite dining experiences here in Quezon City. The ambiance is nice and relaxing, forgot it was a tight place to be. It seemed cozy and spacious. But they had comfy seats and nice visuals all around. Hope I get to upload pics. I've got to go back soon.

I honestly didn't know what to expect from 49B. Inside, the atmosphere is very comfortable, yet…read moremodern. It gives a sense of class, but is also welcoming to everyone. While browsing through the menu, I felt that the food choices were a good fusion of all types of comfort food. Probably, the chefs behind 49B wanted to share with us their expertise in making food that they love. We ordered the Carne Asada Nacho Fries and Squash Flower Fritters to start. The carne asada fries could count as a meal on its own, and despite knowing how much calories are present, I think I could have still eaten some more. The fritters were a bit soft for my liking, but they tasted pretty good with the marinara sauce. My friends and I were quite hungry at the time, so we decided to order a little more than normal and just have everything for sharing. The Beef Lengua was quite good, and the gravy on top just had to be eaten with rice. We also ordered the Sinigang na Lechon, which was a bit smoky for me, but the flavor of all its ingredients could be distinguished very well. Their Papa's Tapa Fried Rice was very generous with their tapa, which included some tapa bits in the rice as well. The tapa was seasoned well and it wasn't too oily. I also liked the way the Chicken Yakitori was prepared. It was a good blend of salty and sweet, and the Japanese fried rice complements it perfectly. The winner for me would be the Dill Mashed Potato-Crusted Baked Salmon. This just tasted like it was supposed to, and the salmon was cooked well that the fish just melted in your mouth. After the very hearty meal, we got the Mary Ann's Chocolate Chip Cookies to share. Although there were only five pieces for all of us, we split it (evenly, somehow), and each took a turn dipping it in cold milk. What a great way to close up our meal. 49B does their menu well, and I think that a lot more people should try their versions of comfort food staples.

Delicious large dishes! Came on a Sunday night without reservations. Service was fast and friendly…read more Their menu is extensive and include small and large dishes. The Maki Mi came with loads of meat. The soup was not too salty. There is the right amount of noodles. Overall, I would recommend coming here at least once to try their specialty.

If you are craving for Maki, or Makimi, Maki Haus is a good place to visit. Maki is a traditional…read moreChinese merienda snack that is made with pork broth thickened with cornstarch then mixed with soy sauce and egg and topped with soft, fluffy pork. Ma (meat) Ki (thick soup) Mi (noodles). It is often eaten with fresh egg noodles. Sometime later, the Fish Maki was introduced. Equally good, but I prefer the original. Traditional Maki is best eaten with Kiampong, Chinese salted fried rice, because the thick soup coats the rice well and the pork serves as the meat viand of the meal. Maki Haus also serves other Chinese classics like Chayotsi, Sweet and Sour Pork, Lumpia, and Oyster Cake. I can say that taste is authentic. We tried their Chayotsi (stir-fried pork kidney with chives) and it was a great classic dish. Store is very sample and they have a few parking spaces.

When I used to write for this very influential food blog,I was assigned to cover the food scene…read morethat was emerging in Malabon. Now, you wouldn't exactly paint Malabon as a hopping culinary destination, since most people only know it as the little city that gave us our favorite type of pancit. In fact, a lot of people are clueless about where exactly Malabon is. I was quite skeptical that I would find anything of note in this city, but you know what they always say. Don't knock it until you've tried it. The same happened to me in Malabon because Cocina Luna on Gen. Luna Street really impressed me. The place has a museum-like quality because of the displayed artwork and mixed media visual art that were curated by the owners. This is where eclectic and offbeat art create an interesting backdrop for the food, which is quite filling and delicious. I ordered the kielbasa, which was spicy but not too overwhelmingly so. It was served in a small bucket with a generous helping of fries. I also tried the cornflake-crusted chicken fingers which they served with fried egg and some really tasty and butter gravy. What I love about this place is the fun vibe that the artwork lends to this funky and creative space. They have a platform that serves a stage for performance durig open mic nights. Overall, a very unexpected discovery that left me with the desire to go back to Malabon sometime soon.

Stars for their appetizer spicy eggplant dish and delicious complimentary starter soup!…read more Crispy fried chicken was on the dry side but supposed to be their best selling dish, and my sister swears that last time she had it there--it was amazing. So consistency seems to be an issue so minus stars for that The rice they gave us definitely tasted from the day before, and it was not even fully warm. I'm particular with my rice and would love freshly cooked rice. (I know my rice! Lol) Tofu Kangkong was alright nothing to remember by. I did not like the taste of tofu on this dish. If you love goat, their kaldereta kambing my dad loved! Their single dessert of mango gulaman was approved by all of us. Better than the mango dessert from Savory we had the day before. So it's a must order after a spicy meal. Parking is a hassle since they only really have space for 2 cars to park and they tend to tow around that area. Stars for: service, spicy eggplant appetizer dish (must order!) Kaldereta Kambing and Mango Gulaman Cons: old cold rice, dry inconsistent chicken, blah tofu *Would I come back? I would definitely come back for the eggplant dish! I just hope they work out the consistency in their cooking PS: took a picture of the menu for everyone!

I have travelled to Indonesia several times in the last few years, and I have come to grow fond of…read morethe food and the food culture. I was glad when I ran across Indonyaki a few months back because I would always crave for traditional Indonesian dishes such as satay, nasi goreng, ayam goreng and gado gado. Indonyaki doesn't disappoint with the flavors and the colors of their food, which the owner and chef Rodgie has studied extensively during his job postings as a resort worker in Indonesia and Malaysia. The small street-side diner which is inspired by the traditional Indonesian warung or small family-owned restaurant serves Indonesian favorites that are sold by food carts and peddlers in the streets of Jakarta, Bali and Yogyakarta. The long lines and the crowds that overflow to the curb are indicative of the restaurant's success. They are quite busy most of the time, and it could be a tad difficult to land a seat without waiting a while, but the servers are very prompt with the orders. I particularly enjoy the ayam goreng combo meal, which comes with fried chicken, fried rice, soup and iced tea. I also love the chicken satay doused with Indonesian sticky soy sauce and served with coarse peanut source. Rodgie admits to toning the spice profile down to something that the Filipino palate could readily appreciate, but if you are feeling adventurous, ask for their extra spicy sambal, or chili sauce. My recent favorites include the mie goreng (stir-fried noodles) and the kang kong and tofu stir-fry. The place also sells shawarma, which may be a bit of an identity crisis, a lovable identity crisis at that.

What a great find, tucked away in Quezon city and all lit up…read more The food was excellent - I would highly recommend the tenderloin and the eggplant. And need I mention the delicious dessert with mixed fruit and ice cream. We had to say thank you to the chef Miguel! Grazie mille per una deliziosa esperienza. To top it all - our bill in the end was very reasonable. Try the sake...

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.

While in Manila, my sister took us for lunch Luk Foo. We were so hungry and ordered 6 dishes…read more Seated right away and 2 attendants came to served us. The dishes were really delicious. Loved the crispy noodle, the seafood soup, green beans , cold cuts and salty fried pork's. At the end they served dessert almond jelly . Overall Chinese foods at it's great. Ambiance was airy and spacious. .

I recently went to the Luk Foo branch in Puregold Caloocan to celebrate my grandmother's birthday…read more At first, I was skeptical of this choice because I have never been to a Luk Foo restaurant before. Nonetheless, I decided to give it a try. The interior of this branch is very relaxing. The decorations, the design of the tables and the hall itself resemble the traditional design of Chinese restaurants, but the use of light colors and bright lighting makes one feel at ease here. The service is very timely and cordial. This restaurant is perfect for large groups of people celebrating birthdays, baptisms, and other life events. If you are looking for a relatively quiet dining place, this is not your cup of tea. Keeping with its Chinese theme, Luk Foo offers a wide variety of classic Chinese foods, such as yang chow rice, Chinese-style chicken, dumplings, and pancit canton. Whether your order is for solo meals or groups, the servings are really large. In fact, our group went home with a lot of leftovers that were consumed the next few days. Customers will have their appetites satisfied and they all taste delicious. I particularly enjoyed its version of cream dory, which is crispy and tender at the same time. The meals are also really cheap given the serving size. Honestly, this may be one of the most affordable restaurants I have ever been in. If you are in the Caloocan area craving for Chinese food with your friends and family, Luk Foo in Puregold Caloocan is probably the best Chinese-themed restaurant in the area.