I first tasted Bodhi's way back when I was on a student budget, looking for something good to eat…read moreat the food court. I've eaten Bodhi's dishes for years before I even found out that they only served vegetarian dishes. I did not even realize that there was such a thing as vegetarian meat. Bodhi's is proof that meat substitutes do not always have to taste like cardboard. I suppose that the secret to their dishes is that the sauces are rich and flavorful, which makes up for the lack of meat. The beef and broccoli dish is a personal favorite; a close second would be their 'pork' barbecue skewers. Given the amount of sugar and other flavorings that they use though, I don't suppose that their food is diet-friendly. I always end up at Bodhi's during the Holy Week, when most people are in search of meatless dishes. They have a decent selection of meals, so that you can and dinner there for three consecutive days without getting tired of the same flavors.

Banana Leaf restaurant serves a variety of Southeast Asian dishes such as Thai, Malaysian and…read moreSingaporean. There are no dinner plates here; instead, the wait staff will lay fresh banana leaves (hence the name) at each place setting. Servings are definitely good for serving, which makes dining with friends a more satisfying culinary encounter than eating alone. I recommend starting off your meal with some Roti Canai. Roti are warm and chewy pieces of flat thin bread (something like a tortilla except more 'slouchy') that you are meant to tear into pieces for dipping into creamy curry sauce. Follow that up with some pad thai --- this dish will drown your taste buds in an explosion of salty soy sauce and sweet, crunchy peanuts. And if you are feeling the need for some warm soup, you might as well have a pot of Tom Yam Kung; don't snooze or you might find yourself all out of the juicy prawns that lurk underneath the red-orange broth. A word of advice: this is a place for those who love spicy food. Steer clear if you wimp out at the slightest hint of capsaicin.

I've been missing char kway teow, my favorite food in Penang (definitely one of the best places to…read morefood trip!) and I was happy to find it on the menu of Banana Leaf - but would it meet my expectations? I took one bite and immediately I was transported to Penang. I've tasted not-so-good char kway teow in the past, but this one really hit the spot. We paired the char kway teow with roti sans the sauce, and it was perfect to balance the savoriness and richness of the char kway teow. The restaurant ambiance is nice and relaxing, too, and quiet enough to have conversation. My only nitpick is one of the staff, who looked at us with a measuring, scrutinizing gaze. With our backpacks and casual attire, to him we must have looked like students who could not afford the food there. I would have rated this Banana Leaf branch five stars if not for that.

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.

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.

Didn't saw this restaurant until I accidentally drove to Examiner St. one time. The restaurant is…read morebright and spacious, a perfect place to meet and study, or a place to eat good food. Since they are just newly opened, the menu is limited, but food is delicious. We ordered Baked Mussels Overload, Carbonara Benedict, and Twice-Cooked Pork Belly. We are very happy because everything tasted above expectations. The mussels are cheesy and perfectly cooked. I love the carbonara the best. It was creamy, eggy, and filling. The twice-cooked pork has really crunchy skin and tender meat. Overall, food is great and would love to come back.

The cafe for you if youre looking to get away from the world and just want to relax. It offers a…read moreserene setting that will comfort anyone that goes there. What I liked about this cafe was that there werent many people there, you might laugh and think oh hey so much for going there, but dont most people who go to a cafe usually go to get away from all the noise so they could enjoy their cup of coffee and a good book? Because, I know that's what I look for nowadays. There's plenty of coffee shops around the area, but not all of them have that advantage of providing customers with some peace and quiet. The only downside is since the cafe is located in a mini compound they share the parking lot with other establishments and if you bring your car, finding parking will be tough, but hey since there's a car wash right across from it maybe you can have your car cleaned while drinking your coffe.

I was excited for some all you can eat crabs. So i went with my family to Crab n'Crew Restobar for…read morelunch. They serve all you can eat mud crabs, with unlimited rice and iced tea refills. We were seated at a wooden table which fit the nautical theme of the restaurant, and given rocks and round wooden boards where we could smash our crabs. This was my first time eating mud crabs. They are very similar to blue crabs anatomically, but they have much larger claws. They also taste pretty similar. I was concerned that the crabs would not be fresh, but the first few batches were fine and delicious. I was thoroughly enjoying my crab feast until the 3rd batch, where I was hit with an ammonia smell. I quickly lost my appetite and stopped eating. An all you can eat deal is no excuse for serving not fresh crab.

High quantities of food will never outweigh high quality food. Period…read more That was the sad case of our first, and most likely last visit here to Crab n' Crew. The girlfriend had been craving for crab recently and I did some research and came along this place. I mean, P700 for all you can eat crab? Good deal, right? What do we have to lose? Coming here right after a workout, we were both very hungry and ordered 2 all you can eat crab, a bowl of clam chowder, and a 500g bag of shrimp. The crab is not good. It's dry, flavorless, and really dirty. I think they serve a "mud crab" variety but they seem really low quality. Also, I think these crabs are cooked in advance. Like, WAY in advance because they arrived on our table stone cold. Clam chowder was worse. It was like eating a bowl of hot milk, cream and nothing else. The shrimps were okay but the sauce, "butter garlic", in the words of my girlfriend: "tasted like Mang Tomas". Honestly, none of the sauces they served tasted good. Sadly, we arrived here hungry and left starving. Pros -For P700, you can consume ALL the crab, rice, and iced tea your stomach desires. -Service was pleasant and the staff are very attentive. Cons -Crab isn't good. Very little meat and really dirty. -Seafood doesn't look fresh. -Sauces are yucky. -They are strictly cash only. So make sure to bring some or get ready to wash some dishes.

There are a lot of great restaurants in Alabang Town Center, but at times when I just want a quick…read moreand cheap eat and wouldn't be bothered with fancy places, I go to Magic Wok. It's a no fuss, no frills kind of stall located at Town Center's food court. Well, it's not really no-frills since they offer a complimentary small bowl of soup (don't expect too much from this though, the taste is very basic) for every rice bowl you order. The rice toppings are fantastic! For as low as 89 pesos, you can have a huge bowl of rice with your chosen beef, chicken, pork, or seafood dish. My favorites are the following: deep fried boneless chicken chunks (smothered in sweet sauce), squid rings in oriental sauce, and Lechon Macau. Yummy!

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.