Rocha's puto is really special and delicious. Actually it is one of my favorite places to get puto…read morein the world. The puto is chewy and cheesy. I could probably eat a whole box in one sitting. If you are in Marikina, I highly recommend buying a box or two! Next time I'm in Marikina this is a must visit for me.

First day of school. You will expect the students to talk about academic issues. But, surprise,…read moreRocha's Puto at Kutsinta made its way into the conversation. My classmate asked me where I was from and I answered Marikina. Quickly, she remarked: "I've been there. Dumayo kami to try Rocha's Puto and Kutsinta. You're famous for that, di ba?" And all the while I was thinking Marikina was famous for shoes! But, maybe, the palate makes a greater impact on the memory than the feet. Oh well, this is one time I am happy to be wrong. The puto of Rocha's is really quite good. Flavorful but not overly sweet. Soft and fluffy and never buhaghag. This rice cake from Rocha's is becoming a staple at meals served for family celebrations. So, next time, if you are going to a potluck party, you now have more options than just spaghetti, pancit or pizza. Visit Marikina and buy Rocha's Puto and Kutsinta. Marikina, the puto and kutsinta capital of the Philippines? Not bad.

Hapag Heritage Cuisine serves delicious Filipino food. I tried their bestseller: Kilawin na Hipon,…read moreSinigang na Salmon, Crispy Pata, Dinakdakan, Gising Gising na Sigarilyas, Beef Morcon, Tinapa Rice. Hipon sa Taba ng Talangka and finally for dessert Pandan Cheesecake. The waiters were very courteous, attentive and engaging. The Chef, Julio Lara has done a great job with the food selection. The restaurant has a homey atmosphere. If you are craving for Heritage Filipino food, HAPAG HERITAGE CUISINE is a must go to place. Location is at 140 Maginhawa Street, Barangay Sikatuna Village, Quezon City. For reservation: call 8139672.

My wife had heard good things about Pan De Amerikana before our recent trip back to the…read morePhilippines, and her cousin in Manila was good friends with the owner Jun who was absolutely awesome to meet! We were in Manila for a few nights before flying home to California and had a dinner date with her cousins the first night, so we headed to the restaurant. Jun waited for us to arrive after we attempted the two hour evening rush hour Manila traffic from Okada to Pan De Amerikana. It was a Tuesday evening and when we arrived around 8pm, the restaurant was thankfully not too busy. I'd read other reviews about how packed it can get, since supposedly "every picture is IG worthy...". That ended up being totally true! Jun greeted us warmly and introductions were made. He was gracious and friendly and gave us a quick tour of the incredibly painted and decorated restaurant; from the intricately curated Eugene Torre chess museum with various international chess sets, the tunnel made of lights and wind chimes, the antique wagon (yes you can actually sit in it and take pictures wearing a hat from the collection of fantastical hats on a rack nearby), the other various set pieces and photo backdrops, to the bathrooms and wash stations which had custom interiors and artistically decorated sink basins and soap dispensers. Every table and seating arrangement will provide a memorable experience here. There's no bad seat in the restaurant :) Jun generously provided us with the special air conditioned room for large groups next to the chess museum, which has large glass windows to see the restaurant while you eat, although it would have been fine to also sit in the restaurant, as even though it was a warm evening in Manila, the inside temperature was pleasant. On the way to the restaurant, inching our way along packed rush hour streets, we looked at the dishes and were ready with our selections soon after receiving the menu. We had several outstanding dishes including the Sinugba platter full of tasty grilled fish and pork barbecue, the pork Sisig with calamansi (I'd been comparing various Sisigs from different eateries in Pangasinan the whole trip and this was my favorite), delicious Pinakbet, and the perfectly seasoned Pansit Bihon Special. The garlic rice was also super tasty. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Despite the restaurant beginning to close for the evening while we were eating, Jun was even able to scrounge up some of the famous wheat Pandesal the restaurant is renowned for. It was truly delicious. My favorite is still Durong's Pandesal, but that's a different recipe altogether. Pan De Amerikana's Pandesal is certainly unique, scrumptious, and one of the healthier recipes. Jun suggested the green Moringa w/ cucumber drink and brought a pitcher. Good thing, too, since it was totally addictive. We also had the red iced tea, which was not overly sweet and thirst quenching. The entire experience was delightful, unforgettable, and fascinating. You'll have plenty of good food, memories, and photos to share with family and friends after you eat at Pan De Amerikana. Ask for the owner Jun when you go and I'm sure he'll proudly give you a tour of his famous chess museum and point out all the beautiful installations and decorations throughout the restaurant. Even the outside of the restaurant shouldn't be missed, from the front door all the way to the corner of the street. Inside and out, Pan De Amerikana is a wonder to behold! Thanks, Jun, for giving us such a special memory to take back home with us. See you again soon.

We bought their wheat pandesal and pan de coco. They were so good!…read moreIt was worth the trip from Bulacan.

Authentic Thai food in the heart of Marikina city!! I highly recommend the green papaya salad, stir…read morefry kangkong, green mango salad, thai fried chicken , tom yan soup, pork satay, bagoong rice, banana and camote fritters, sticky rice with mango and beef curry. Tasty, flavorful, authentic thai taste. Will definitelycome back here!!

Amazing little gem of Marikina. Really good Thai food patterned for the Filipino palate. Menu is…read morepretty basic and the usual Thai fare of Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Bagoong Rice are dubbed as best sellers but with good reason. The Bagoong Rice is a meal in itself with all the flavor palates present. Crab rice is great as well- no Kani sticks included, only real crabmeat. Hefty servings and unbeatable prices. Complete your Siamese meal by adding peanuts, chili powder and vinegar on your noodles as you please! It adds up to the experience. Down everything with their Thai Milk Tea which you can taper down the sweetness by request.

Best pad thai so far. Very balanced in terms of flavor. Not too much tamarind paste, sourness and…read moresweetness is not that powerful. Also ordered the grilled pork, seafood fried, not sure what the shrimp dish was but they were really generous with the servings. Seafood fried rice had lots of squid and shrimp in it that ordering the shrimp dish made it redundant. The pork was so soft and savory. Classic. Not sure if a chicken dish was ordered but I think we did and it was really great. The pricing and quality of the food will have me go back to this place on top of the authentic pad thai they serve.

One of the best Thai food place in the heart of Marikina City!! Authentic taste, flavorful with…read morejust enough spice to whet your appetite. A must try is the surprisingly good green papaya salad, and the green mango salad with a thai twist did not disappoint. Try also the pork satay, pad thai with shrimps, stir fry kangkong, bagoong rice, the famous Krung Thai fried chicker and sticky rice with mango abd or banana and camote fritters for dessert. There is also a souvenir and knick knack shop and some groceries and a dance hall upstairs. Nice ambience, plenty of parking. I highly recommend this place if you are craving Thai food.

The menu is well suited for Filipinos who like their home cooking dishes. Such as fish, veggies &…read moremeat.

Tapsilog we're not bad, but nothing spectacular neither. We also ordered sliced green mangoes, the…read morebagoong was also neither good nor bad. Service was meh. AC were insufficient to cool the place. Restroom was decently clean, but nothing fancy.

There is something about old, family-run restaurants that I find very appealing. I don't know if…read moreit's the belief that they must be serving great food for them to last long, or if it's wanting to support them and being a patron so they don't close down, or the old-world charm of untouched walls from the 70s or even 50s. Or, well, it could really just be the food. Macky's is no exception. Their goto is scrumptious, with a light texture, not too thick, tasty but not overly flavorful, with a tinge of yellow that makes it look like it's arrozcaldo. It's perfect to be paired with the classic tokwa't baboy, which Macky's serves with strips of onion to contrast the taste of the pork and tofu, and compliment the sweet, sour and salty sauce. If tokwa't baboy isn't your thing, their palabok is also quite delicious, and same goes for their cheeseburger. Best to wash these down with either a bottle (bottle!) of Coke, or a can of Gina Mango Juice. Yep, that mango juice in a can that our grandmothers or moms used to drinks way back.

Yummy goto for P25 with tokwa't baboy for P30 and the banana con hielo for P15 only DA BOMB!!!!…read moreThere's also tapsilog, ginataang bilo bilo, palabok, lugaw and even spaghetti and chicago dogs! Highly recommended, opens at 6am

Their dessert are wonderful, we had puto bumbong cheesecake, caramel tres leches, buko pie and…read morevanilla ube cake. The puto bumbong cheesecake is so good. Buko pie is the second runner up - no need to go to Laguna.

It was my first visit to Miquel & Maria and their food were amazingly delicious and fresh!…read more Visiting from the states, I can easily distinguished if food are made on site or frozen. I can honestly say, definitely FRESH and made from the heart. Days before we went to Miquel and Maria, we dined at the famous Balay Dako in Tagaytay but I must admit that I prefer the Kare kare at Miguel & Maria. It was absolutely mouth watering!!! Unforgettable and worth the visit in Marikina! It is a must place to visit if you have delicate and incredible taste buds. It's totally highly recommended!

Not all Rellenong Bangus are made equal. And Mama Ting's knows that very well. Their Rellenong…read moreBangus come in five different sizes: regular for PhP 170, medium for PhP 190, jumbo for PhP 210, super jumbo for PhP 230 and extra jumbo for PhP 250. Considering the quality of the product, each of these prices is a good buy, because, whatever the size, the flavor of Mama Ting's Rellenong Bangus is consistently delicious. I've noticed that the belly which many consider as the best part of the fish is not cut into pieces but remains whole and entire. The fish meat has a delicious taste even without catsup. The Rellenong Bangus as a whole is solid and dense. Even when you slice it, the meat does not scatter but remains compact. Since childhood, I've tried Rellenong Bangus from different food shops, but I have never tasted one as good as Mama Ting's. For Rellenong Bangus at its best, visit Mama Ting's.