Thus far, I have tried out this place (right next door to my office) both as an actual deli (way…read moreback in 2013 or so), and recently as a place to get good cheap salad. Last time, I ordered their Bavarian Smokies and Hungarian Sausages fresh off the deli, just so I have a pre-cooked viand to take into the office for lunch. I heated the sausages in the offices via microwave, and found myself completely thrown off and overpowered by sheer saltiness. Their sausages were over-seasoned! That left a bad taste in my mouth, causing me to not return to this place despite the very fair pricing (relative to pricier counterparts like Santïs). I only decided to try it again recently, now that I'm on a doctor-/coach-advised habit of having more greens and salads for my meals. I noticed that Earle's has salads in its menu, and very affordable ones at that. It has the Canadian Green (has maple ham), Mediterrebian Green (has cuts of beef), and Asian Green (has cuts of chicken and oranges). At an average price of about PHP 95 (for the Side portion, which is good for one person), Earle's (which is just next door to my building) currently gives me pretty much the best bang-for-buck as a full-meal salad in my immediate vicinity (just too bad that Lawson's and FamilyMart branches are currently a tad farther away). They prepare the salad fresh upon ordering, and serve it around 8-10 minutes. The Side portion is already sufficient to pair with a viand (I currently pack one from home) for a full meal. The iceberg lettuce is in hearty portions, the meat (I prefer the Canadian Green's ham and the Asian Green's chicken) is also generously served, and there is just enough dressing to spread evenly among the salad to taste. I have yet to try the Entree portion of its salads, but for PHP 30 more, I can imagine it would suffice as a full meal in and of itself. All that said, I would rate Earle's 3 stars as a pure delicateseen, as it really needs to work on the quality and seasoning of its deli meats. However, I would rate it 4 stars for its salads - great value for money! All in all, that would be 3.5 stars, but really, I'd definitely recommend it for the average-joe looking for an affordable yet modestly nutritious working meal.

When I first stepped into an Earle's, I knew then that there is a God and he loved me so, so much…read more Manila has always had Delis, but Earle's just took that business by storm by making their products delicious AND affordable. Back then, buying a kilo of something from a Deli was enough to wipe out half your salary. Either that or you'd go to your grocery and content yourself with the bland, chemical-tasting stuff that passes for salami. You had no middle ground. When Earle's came into the picture, however, meat lovers rejoiced. Their products tasted GREAT. We finally had an outlet that served great tasting Deli stuff at a fraction of the cost. The fact that they're making all these sausages locally probably has something to do with it, but I am not complaining one bit. The Earle's at Columns is the most comfortable branch they have, bar none. The presence of comfortable outdoor seating pushes this branch to the top in my book.

My recent favorite find! I can't believe I didn't know this place existed in Manila. I can live…read morehere now! It's a European deli + grocery, where you can find meats, cheeses, produce. There's a good selection of ingredients for European cooking - Italian, French, German. Plus, they have a wide array of my favorite European snacks! Brands like Cailler, Kagi, Manner, Hero, Piacelli, etc. Pluses are the cafe upstairs, olive bar, gift baskets, breads, and they can make a very presentable charcuterie plate. Friendly associates too. Negatives are they can't serve coffee to go, and they quoted me the wrong price for the charcuterie plate. I selected meats and cheeses on promo and the price they charged me was way higher than the sum of the individual meats. I took it up to them and they didn't do anything to correct this. I'll just have to keep a sharper eye when they ring me up next time. This will be my go to place for my European ingredients needs and snacks! Yay! After a terrible weekend in this city, Santi's kind of redeemed Manila for me!

My Saturday routine usually starts at Salcedo Market and ends at Säntis Delicatessen. I've read…read moresomething about this gourmet-paradise place in some expatriate's web forum and wanted to check it out. Well, I can say it was love at first sight. If you like to cook different dishes (I mean, not the everyday ones), this is the right place for you to find sophisticated ingredients. They sell gourmet products from all over the world. So there's no matter if you want to impress and prepare some Moroccan food or serve authentic Italian pasta: there you'll certainly find what you need. The products I always buy there are prime meats, chicken breast, fresh salmon, turkey ham and imported cheese. Their US beef tenderloin is the most tender I found in town - and I've tried many supermarkets before. Highly recommend it! Santis also has a wine cellar with a big variety of bottles. Just choose the country and region you appreciate the most and voilà, you'll have all the elements for a great gourmet experience.

I was too hungry to wait in line to other restaurant near Poco Deli and go for out door dining…read more Taste: Food taste great Price: a little expensive (for the size of the serving) Service: fast (maybe there are few customers at that time) I love the blackout chocolate cake since I am not a fan of sweet foods but love dark chocolates, this cake is best for me

The flags of different countries hung from the ceiling indicates the cosmopolitan atmosphere of…read morethis delicatessen set in Ayala Triangle Gardens and also in Kapitolyo/Pasig. Although the restaurant serves pasta, pizza, salads and even gourmet sandwiches, their best-seller are definitelly the artisanal sausages, like the famous european ones. They are all homemade and prepared in small batches. The deli's owners, the couple Sonny and Joy de Leon, worked really hard travelling around the world trying to find the best artisanal sausages recipes. Maybe that's why we really feel like in Italy or German when we try a Florentina or a Frankfurter sausage. If you don't know which one you should order, try the German Sausage Sampler. The Single includes one big and three small sausages and you can choose between Kielbasa, Nurnberger, Bratwurst, Cheese Krainer, Chicken Sausage, Bockwurst or Frankfurter. If you are really hungry or in a bigger group, then ask for the Double Sampler, with two big and five small sausages. Both are served with homemade sauerkraut and toasted NY bagel chips. Something that I really love about Poco Deli is that they sell the sausages for you to cook later at home for your guests. It's always a sophisticated and quick option. For those who don't like sausages, there are other tasty options. I really like the Salmon Pasta. It's creamy with chunks of Norwegian Salmon. The deli has also a good selection of wine and world's best beers. Since I used to go to Poco Deli when I was pregnant, the best non-alcoholic drink in my opinion is the Citrus Delight. It's very refreshing and a really must-try! Poco Deli AYALA Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila Makati, 1209 Metro Manila Contact number: 63 (02) 808 6229 Site: http://pocodeli.ph

We met friends here for lunch. Staffs are attentive to customer needs. Food are enjoyable and…read moredefinitely instagrams worthy.

A high quality neighbourhood deli now in BGC…read more I love sausages and now they're easier to have with the addition of this fine establishment. The sausage Sampler include Kielbasa, Bratwurst, Nuernberger, and Chicken sausages (550 PHP) is ideal for sharing and paired with wine. You have a wall of wine to choose from. The Highlights: Bacon Slab (450 PHP) - A meat lovers dream, imagine an inch thick bacon strip, a piece is enough. This breakfast plate will surely have you come back for more. The place in BGC to have a sausage fest.

Food was amazing but price on an upscale side. We were three and paid around $200 ++. Service was…read morequick. Great ambience for catching up with friends.

100 percent my favourite go-to whenever I visit the PH!! Whenever I'd come in for brunch, would…read morealways be so excited to drop by Cartel first thing! The place is an absolute gem!! Great cold coffee, good food and a perfect place for a get together with friends! The place is extremely comfortable, you would get away with just talking for hours here, while keeping the coffee and food rolling! I love looking around at their displays and their cold food area to see what's new. It never stops surprising me at how good this place is! Can't wait to be back again!!!

Killing time before I had to head to the airport, we were roaming the mall and I saw this cute…read morelittle Japanese Bakery stand. The little stand had so many things to choose from - fresh made sandwiches, pastries, cookies, tarts, cakes and their number one seller - the Japanese Cheesecake! It was perfect since they have mini sizes, so I had to buy one to try of course! After the first bite, SOLD! I had to get more AND a box to bring on the plane home! Those little soft mound of Japanese Cheesecake or Hanjuku is half baked cheese cake that makes you feel like you're eating clouds of yummy goodness!! Melts in your mouth with a little sweet, but not too sweet and the savory creaminess of the cheese. Ugh! I so wish I had some right now! What I also love is that everything here is made daily, no preservatives or other additives. Just plain ol' goodness that you can enjoy and share with others. Or keep it all to yourself You must have a bite!!

I love their cake and the uniqueness of the design. I just love it!…read more You should try their cheesecake Their stall was also eye catching. That would be all. Peace out!

Mister Delicious is one of the more expensive food kiosks in Hole in the Wall. They average about…read moreP400 for their sandwiches. Since I love deli meat and often make my own sandwiches, I was a bit hesitant about forking over that much money for one sandwich. But, I just had to give them a chance to prove why the high price. So I asked what their best seller is and I was told it the Pastrami Reuben. I ordered it, a few minutes later I'm being buzzed to pick up my order. And of course, like many first-time customers of Mister Delicious, I was surprised with the size of the order. It is absolutely huge! The overstuffed sandwich was split into two, so it really is good for sharing. The plate was also overflowing with camote chips. The sandwich was very good, too. It was Wagyu pastrami with coleslaw, emmental cheese and Russia dressing on rye bread. The pastrami was nice and tender, it had a hint of smoky flavor with a peppery kick. I love that the bread was a bit buttery when they served it. The camote was thick-cut so there's good bite there but of course, it did not have the crunch of potato chips. Enjoyable, nonetheless and healthier, too. All-in-all, it was a very good deli experience. Since the serving is huge, the size was worth the price.

They were out of Cubanos and classic Pastrami, so we settled for our third choice - classic corned…read morebeef Reuben sandwich on brown bread, with a mountain pile of sweet potato chips. This is definitely an exceptional treatment of corned beef - soft, probably from flavored brining, and not fibrous, like most brisket cuts of beef. The sandwich itself layers the beef together with a tasty, mayonnaisey sauerkraut that sings with the scent of mustard seed. My only comment is it could use a bump up in seasoning - even for a low salt fan like me. This is a great one deserves once in a while. It looks smallish on the tray, but it is a filling meal. Now, when do I get to try the Cubano? :)

Red brick walls, wood paneled interiors and pans after pans of true Italian delights, La Grotta is…read moretruly a must try for you Italian lovers out there. Built like how you've always imagined restaurants in Italy would look like, and serving dishes whose names you'd barely be able to pronounce; prepare to bid your usual Italian restaurants arrivederci as La Grotta will now be your go-to place for a nice bowl pasta or some brick oven pizza. A bit pricey however, with a suggested budget of 1500 for couples, you'd better prepare your pocket or at least be in Don Vito's good graces or else you'll be finding yourself swimming with the fishes - to hide from the bill that is.