Visiting Manila after spending two weeks volunteering on a construction project in Tigman Village,…read morePalawan, Philippines. My flight from Puerta Princesa got in around 5 p.m. and my main goal was to find local food safely served. The Orange Bucket fit the bill perfectly. The restaurant has maybe 30 tables and seems to cater to diners interested in fresh seafood boils - reminded me a lot of what I've seen and partaken of in southern Louisiana, with steamed crawfish and fresh seafood. The restaurant was well-lit, spotlessly clean, and well-managed. I went in at the door and immediately met a staff member who offered me my choice of seats. Picnic table seating, spacious and comfortable. No alcohol (which was pretty much the case everywhere I went except for the hotel bars). I was staying at the Belmont Hotel just a couple of blocks down the street and had no difficulty finding the Orange Bucket based on what was posted online. I had the beef bulgogi (641 PSP) - perfect! With (I believe) rice noodles and an A&W root beer (90 PSP). Perfect sized for a hungry traveler, seasoned just like I remember from my time serving with the US Army in Pusan, Korea. Given the quality of the service and the great taste of the food, a definite 5-star experience.

RATING FOR DELIVERY…read more Thai food at a seafood restaurant? I was curious; it never hurts to try. Looking at their Facebook page, they have frequent promos, which works well with my bargainista ways. We ordered from foodpanda: our food arrived fairly quickly (we live 1.4 miles away), and the food was nice and piping HOT! WE'VE TRIED - Tom Yum - meaty shrimp in delicious broth - Pad Thai - lots of Tofu. This is the closest you can get to authentic Thai, here in Angeles City. WHAT?! Delicious Thai food at a Cajun seafood joint? Who would have guessed?! Yup, we're ordering from here again! FYI: Located in a plaza behind Max's

This is a lovely restaurant, I was enamored by the flowing curtains that separated some of the…read moretables. Staff are friendly and helpful. WE ORDERED -Veggies sautéed in butter were on the soft side I prefer my veggies tender crisp -Blackened chicken had good flavor but it was overcooked -Fries were crispy (you need to specify that you want your fries crispy) -Potato salad chunky, decent flavor -Unli(mited) wings comes with two flavors and a side of rice. Hubby like the flavor but some of the wings were bloody at the bone. - Decent coffee Located across from Don Juico Gate (formerly Side Gate), near the Horizons condo, with a small parking lot. Heard they serve an awesome full course American Thanksgiving meal. Will definitely be back for that, and their live music sessions. FYI - Automatic 7% service charge added.

It is apparently clear that Cottage Kitchen has lost the special element that made it the premier…read moresoul food restaurant in Asia! This is not because they have reduced their menu of traditional Afrocentric staples such as Black Eyed Peas but what occurred yesterday 9-17-15 has clarified to me that what they permit/tolerate is not in keeping with the spirit and culture of which the rest was founded 20 years ago. So what is this major crisis you ask? No it was not so much the black eyed peas or no collard greens for the past week. The greens is really not their fault as their supplier/market has been unable to accommodate them The problem my friends is I had the temerity to inquire as to why certain items were unavailable as that was what I was told. Well the waitress quickly reverted to Tagalog of which I am not fluent. I then requested someone who could explain the situation to me. In comes "the manager" and I use that term quite loosely. This manager saunters over. Not walked but kind of swayed as she appeared to be inebriated. Allow me to share that upon entrance to this restaurant the manager was perched at the bar with two men. She was at all times at the bar loud, woozy as evidenced by her landing in one of the men's laps quite often. This while she appeared to have her left hand permanently affixed in his general crotch area. She was observed consuming multiple drinks and climbed up on the bar counter more than once. Well anyway she sashays over to my table and unceremoniously places her hands on her hips and asks what's wrong. I then asked about the menu, specifically what sides WERE INDEED available? She then looked confused and asked the waitress IN TAGALOG what to say. The waitress efficiently explained to her AGAIN the situation. She then looks at me and asks: Why don't you choose what's available? I looked into her eyes which were bloodshot red , observed her swaying and dismissed her. She walked back to the bar area and resumed her own brand of "customer service/customer entertainment". As i had decided to choose the pork chops I then asked for two available sides which were not listed on the menu. Prior to my return dinner was repeatedly interrupted by the manager's attempts at courtship/romance or what have you which involved an observation of her demonstratioLack of customer service at Cottage Kitchen: It is apparently clear that Cottage Kitchen has lost the special element that made it the premier soul food restaurant in Asia! This is not because they have reduced their menu of traditional Afrocentric staples such as Black Eyed Peas but what occurred yesterday 9-17-15 has clarified to me that what they permit/tolerate is not in keeping with the spirit and culture of which the rest was founded 20 years ago. So what is this major crisis you ask? No it was not so much the black eyed peas or no collard greens for the past week. The greens is really not their fault as their supplier/market has been unable to accommodate them The problem my friends is I had the temerity to inquire as to why certain items were unavailable as that was what I was told. Well the waitress quickly reverted to Tagalog of which I am not fluent. I then requested someone who could explain the situation to me. In comes "the manager" and I use that term quite loosely. This manager saunters over. Not walked but kind of swayed as she appeared to be inebriated. Allow me to share that upon entrance to this restaurant the manager was perched at the bar with two men. She was at all times at the bar loud, woozy as evidenced by her landing in one of the men's laps quite often. This while she appeared to have her left hand permanently affixed in his general crotch area. She was observed consuming multiple drinks and climbed up on the bar counter more than once. Well anyway she sashays over to my table and unceremoniously places her hands on her hips and asks what's wrong. I then asked about the menu, specifically what sides WERE INDEED available? She then looked confused and asked the waitress IN TAGALOG what to say. The waitress efficiently explained to her AGAIN the situation. She then looks at me and asks: Why don't you choose what's available? I looked into her eyes which were bloodshot red , observed her swaying and dismissed her. She walked back to the bar area and resumed her own brand of "customer service/customer entertainment". As i had decided to choose the pork chops I then asked for two available sides which were not listed on the menu. Prior to my return dinner was repeatedly interrupted by the manager's attempts at courtship/romance or what have you which involved an observation of her demonstration of "tour guide" in which she brought the drunk guy up to the second floor (in the dark mind you) for sometime. if this is the future of Cottage Kitchen Cafe it will only be a matter of time before this business fails. By the way the pork chops were good :)

We gave this place a try and sad to say it was terrible. The girlfriend got sick a few hours later…read moreand that was the end of the day. We got their promo special being that it was a good promo for the price plus a side xtra. Unfortunately the food was cold and tasteless. The waiter didn't even ask what flavor we wanted. It was nothing but butter and some of the flavors haven't even dissolved. Looked like left over cold food. Some of the mini lobsters tail and crawdads were mushy in taste so I know it wasn't fresh. Definitely didn't meet my expectations of seafood shabang?

Bag O' Shrimps - 5 Stars If you're craving a messy,…read moredelicious seafood feast, Bag O' Shrimps hits the spot. The crab boil was bursting with flavor -- rich, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned so every bite packed a punch. Portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly affordable for the quality and freshness. What really made the experience stand out was the warm, family-friendly vibe. The staff treated us like old friends, making the whole meal feel relaxed and fun. The casual, welcoming ambiance is perfect for rolling up your sleeves, digging in, and enjoying great seafood with great company. This is the kind of place you leave with a full stomach, a happy heart, and maybe a little sauce on your shirt -- exactly how a crab boil should be.

Experience:…read more Prominent things in this restaurant would be the hanging decoration near the lights and walls, gloves for eating, seafood in a bag, and a sink for hand washing. There's no restroom inside but Atrium's is just right across. Clam Chowder: This was a good way to start our meal! Soup was thick, having a creamy texture that was filling enough along with some clam. Seafood Specialties: Main course of today's meal was mussels and shrimp. Before anything, I gotta mention how fun it was to eat everything with plastic gloves on. I've tried this with wings elsewhere and now seafood at Bag O' Shrimps; just pure fun! I still dare to put aside using a spoon to eat the rice drenched in their amazing sauces. Shrimps were fresh plus easy and fun to peel before dipping back into its amazing sauce before eating. We added corn to everything and even that was fun to eat. It's a bit messy on the mouth though. Mussels were impressively large and probably the largest I've seen so far. You can easily tell from the shells already and when you see the actual mussels, amazing! The sauce was just as tasty as the shrimps' but with a bit more spice. Service: Standard good service! Good luck eating the rice with your hands. I'd also love to hear everyone's thoughts! Did scooping a handful and pushing it up with your thumb still work with the gloves on.

New Orleans is not really a restaurant that would lure me in from the outside. A little dark, with…read morethe main attraction being their impressive bar, and it even gets a little loud at night. I never thought much of it until my feet were too tired to take me further and their seats looked extra comfy that day. I was surprised to find out that their menu was pretty interesting and the food descriptions awakened my saliva glands like never before. Before I knew it, my family and I ordered almost half he menu. Shortly after, I was happy to find out that the descriptions did not disappoint; New Orleans was no longer just a comfy place to sit. Everything we've tried so far has been good but the one thing I will keep coming back for is the Oyster Rockefeller, theirs is the best I've ever tasted. Thank God for my flat feet.

I would go to New Orleans BHS because of their reasonably-priced oysters with cheese and cocktails…read more At PHP 350 for half a dozen oysters, what a deal! I knew nothing about New Orleans anyway, and if they had calamari and gambas, hey, I'm not complaining. Then I started dating a New Orleanian, and it opened my eyes to their very particular pride in their cuisine and music and culture and EVERYTHING NEW ORLEANS. So, suffice it to say, New Orleans BHS doesn't pass the standards of real New Orleanians who love their po boys and will wrinkle their noses at something that claims to have "voodoo spices." But! They do have a pretty good Happy Hour. Because, at least, they do it ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT. Local beers go half off at certain hours, they give out huge goblets of cocktails... There might be a little New Orleans in the normal Manilenyo's drinking habits. To be fair, let's not base our knowledge or impressions of the great Big Easy on an experience at New Orleans BHS. There's so much more to it than their projection of Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras. But as far as Happy Hours go, hey, have a good time and order some oysters too! (It's a really great spot to day drink, too!)

This place is right downstairs from my apartment, so I knew I'd have to try it eventually. For the…read moreAmerican pallet this place can be summed up in one word: nasty. I don't know how it's possible to mess up baby back ribs, but they did. They were flavorless and tough as an old shoe. The taco was filled with canned chili. Very disappointing for my first Tex-Mex meal in the Philippines. Not coming back talaga!

This place tops our recommended "Cheap Eats in BGC" as the overall experience is without…read morecompromise. Service is attentive and accommodating, internet is available and stable, ambiance is lively and refreshing, and the overall value of the food is just the right premium. Original 1/2 Chicken with 3 sides (360+ PHP) Meaty portions of juicy roasted chicken with 3 side of your choice. We had the mashed camote, regular mashed potatoes, and Mexican rice - minced tomato. It's an amazing deal. We also had the Adobo Blackmole Taco (99+ PHP) a saucy pulled-pork filled soft-taco piece with a more than satisfactory punch of subtle flavours. The distressed wood panels, faux grass, and cheerful Palette of colours give the place a lively ambiance. Definitely a place where you'll spot us when we crave for a simlle roast chicken meal.

DO NOT GO FOR THEIR BURGERS. NEVER. Too plain looking and tastes cheap AF. Cheese is liquid. Yuck…read more The "Make Your Own" burger is a trap. What a waste of money. To be fair, they offer a pretty good selection of Cajun food. Jambalaya and Mexican too. But the burger is so bad you have to wonder the quality of the other items on the menu could be the same.

Burger was plain, the size of the beef patty was dissapointing. I've tasted cheaper and better…read moreburger than what they offer.. Not recommended if you want burgers.. Pricey for the quality and taste..

Overpriced for what you get. The service was bad and the servers were not welcoming. The chicken…read morewas not very tasty, cold and over cooked. The sides were very small. Stay away from the mash potatoes. The coleslaw was good. I will not go back and recommend that you find another restaurant if you want chicken

Tequila Reef has some of the best Mexican food in Pampanga. Breakfast & lunch is always a hit…read more Come here ready to eat because the servings are large. The small burrito is good for two people. Food is really good! The margaritas are the best in Angeles City and don't underestimate them, they are tasty but super strong. Service is absolutely fabulous. Whatever you need, the staff will do everything they can to assist you. They have additional seating upstairs along with pool tables. Tequila reef has a great vibe and great place to connect with locals and expats. Lots of seating outside to chill and people watch. TF won't disappoint you.

Service alittle slow Food was ok…read more I think if I went again I would flirt alittle more I Hurd from friends that the place was so great I didn't see that I may try again when I'm back in town Kind of far from Virginia

I didn't realize how much I missed Mexican food, until our friends brought us to Iguanas…read more I grew up in Southern California which happens to border Mexico; hence the great multitude of Hispanics that reside there (Spanish is California's second most spoken language). I LOVE Mexican food! However, the "Mexican" food I grew up eating was actually Americanized Mexican food, and that's what you will find at Iguanas. Surprise, surprise the owner is American. Did I call that one or what?! When you walk in the door, you're met with lively Mexican music playing in the background. Feel free to seat yourself. Staff are wearing pretty embroidered blouses, speak English and greet you with "Hola" (Hello). They are friendly and hardworking. I TRIED: - Nachos - was topped with olives and pickled sliced jalapeño peppers served with spicy nacho cheese sauce on the side. The chips were thin and crispy. They tasted like they were made in house: a perfect start to our meal. - Mahi mahi was underwhelming: sauce on top didn't compliment it well, and the garlic chips were overpowering. - Beef Fajita - came with delicious Mexican rice, grilled onions and bell peppers and flour tortillas. This was served hot on a sizzling platter. Meat was tender; we enjoyed this dish. - Puerco (pork tenderloin) Vera Cruz - tasted awful, hubby thought it tasted fishy. I wouldn't recommend this. - Chicken Enchilada came with Mexican rice and refried beans - the sauce was lacking heat, as evidenced by the brown color (it should be red); but it was a tasty. Refried beans were on the runny side. Mexican rice was DELISH! - Shredded beef taco (a la carte) came with pico de gallo: I added their salsa instead. It was a good size and filled with tender beef YUMMY! - Iced tea was frothy, it was ok - Virgin Piña Colada - thick and frothy, it was decent Iguanas just relocated from their building on Don Juico Ave, so everything is brand spanking new. It's hard to miss, look for the bright yellow building on Fil-Am Friendship Hwy between the bridge and McDonalds. I love the vibrant colors of yellow, green and red that are used in their decor, makes for a photogenic background. If you look on top of the aircon units you can even grab Mexican hats to wear for your pictures. If you are chilled by their strong aircon, you can grab a serape (blanket) from the corner by the bathrooms. Food that sticks to your bones, good portions and reasonably priced OH YEAH! I can't believe we've finally found Mexican food here that reminds us of home. My tastebuds have been deprived for way too long, bring me one of everything on the menu!

good food but not authentic.. servers are very helpful and very nice... place is located around…read moreKorea town