I'm pretty sure these 5 stars aren't at all influenced by the fact that I've been super craving for…read moreIndian food these past 2 weeks, as Al-Shams has GREAT Middle Eastern/Indian/Pakistani food. And what's also great is that for us vegans/vegetarians, here's a place in BF Homes where there are very, very decent options. They have a vegetarian section in their menu. We got the Alo Palak and Malai Kofta. Alo Palak is a potato and spinach curry dish that, in my opinion, is spiced perfectly as the spinach and potato flavors are still able to stand out even with the curry sauce. The Malai Kofta did not disappoint as well, and it actually looks so adorable (sorry haha) with tiny onion slices on top of each ball, as if they are wearing hats! Anyway, the veggie balls are really tasty--though if you're particular with texture, these balls are quite on the soft side. I really enjoyed my meal! I loved it so much that I think if Al-Shams closed (life spans of restaurants in BF homes are very short), I would be really, really sad.

Delicious! The shawarma rice with egg was well enjoyed. I loved the layers within. Would definitely…read morerecommend a try if you stop by the supermarket! You can find this spot in the food court section inside SM.

I've been going to Behrouz for as long I can remember. Back then, I used to go to the original…read morebranch at Metrowalk and the branch in BF. Food is great! Plus, Middle Eastern cuisine is one of favorites.

My kebab and shawarma-eating days are long past me already, but I'm glad that Middle Eastern…read morerestaurants often have something meatless for me to come back to. At Behrouz, this would be Mirza Ghazemi. This dish is a dip made of eggplants, can be suitable for vegans if you ask to remove the fried egg on top. It's roasted flavor and creamy texture is just beautiful when paired with their flat bread. I guess it's like baba ganoush (or perhaps another name for it, please correct me if I'm wrong), though I would not compare it to hummus as hummus is another thing of beauty in its entirety. Though I have actually tried combining both hummus and baba ganoush/mirza ghazemi (I'm sorry as I understand this might be totally unforgivable to Middle Eastern cuisine!) and it was AMAZING.

Mazza has realy good Persian food for such an affordable price! A lot of my friends have been…read morerecommending me to try Mazza. They usually suggest the Chicken Tandori as Mazza's best dish but when I saw that they had fish options in the menu, I had to order one of their fish dishes. I got to try their Fish Kebab wrap, and it was alright! It got even better when I added their combination of garlic sauce and their chili garlic sauce which really made the wrap savory! I also got to try their hummus, which was pretty good with some pita bread. I even used the hummus on my fish kebab wrap! I need to go back and try their famous Chicken Tandori, though. Next time. :)

I was craving for some Persian dish and was in search for the best tasting one in town. My brother…read morerecommended that I try the beef shawarma wrap at Mazza Shawarma. The thing about my brother is his very picky with food so for him to recommend something but be really good.So during my lunchtime, I went to Mazza Shawarma at Fastbytes in Northgate and ordered their beef shawarma wrap; waiting time took 15 minutes, but thanks to the awesome music playing in the restaurant; I didn't get bored at all. The beef sirloin is grilled and oozing with Persian flavor and spices, it was wrapped in pita bread and stuffed with fresh onions, tomatoes and I heavily drowned it with their garlic sauce and a bite is all I need to declare that this is the best shawarma ever. And just last night my husband was the one yearning for shawarma so I took him there and we got their two bestselling rice meals; beef kebab with buttered rice and a beef shawarma bowl, and yet again Mazza Shawarma didn't fail to impress our tastebuds. ang pagsusuri mo...

A few of my cousins, friends and myself were on the hunt for Middle Eastern food and fun. We spent…read moreabout an hour driving around looking to land on a winning place, then we finally landed on this establishment called SSC (shawarma Snack Center)Parking was kinda limited since rememember, it's in the Philippines. Ground floor had a shopping complex and some small restaurants, then we walked up a flight of stairs coming to find out 2nd floor was a huge gamimg LAN center. Didn't expect how big this place was until I reached the top 3rd floor. It was an outdoor area and indoor in the middle where there you could dine and eat food, play board games or watch sports and movies on a big flat screen TV. Then theres an outdoor section where you can smoke your sheesha and have coversations with a group. They had a few authentic selections of middle eastern and asian foods like shawarmas, Biryani, hummus , mogoul and fruit smoothies and shakes. Food I can rate 7/10, service 8/10, setting 8/10. All in all experience was comfortable and I'd definitely come back to have another chill funday Sunday.

I love this place. I've been coming here for years and it has been consistently delicious…read moreall-throughout. The prices are very affordable, the servings are never disappointing and the service is so quick you don't have to wait too long to get your order. Sometimes what I do is call them when I'm on my way home from work and pick-up my order right when I reach BF. I always come here for their beef shawarma, chicken biryani and hummus. The hummus is a personal favorite of mine. The ingredients are blended so well with just the right amount of flavors, that I always get a second batch of pita bread without fail. Shawarma Snack Center has a nice rustic ambience to it too. It's simple and comes with outdated interiors that will make you believe that it's 1993 and you're dining in a tiny village in the Middle East. Definitely a gem in the south!

Sometimes, it's true what they say - treasure could be right under your nose and you wouldn't know…read moreit. This is definitely true for Dilak's Shawarma Snack Stop. A friend from our village told me he gets his authentic shawarma cravings satisfied at a small store in the vicinity of a government high school along the Friendship Route, which we regularly pass. Being a fan of shawarma and other Middle Eastern or Mediterranean food, I don't know why I never noticed the store and hearing this from my friend, I knew I just had to try it. My friend and I ordered the special beef shawarma (the biggest).. I was surprised at how humongous the shawarma was. It was filled with beef, greens, a generous slap of hummus and cheese. I'm not too sure if this is really how it's done in Palestine or the mix is to suit Filipino taste, but it sure suited mine. Our afternoon snack was filling enough for dinner and at P80 per serving, this is definitely getting my money's worth, maybe even more!

It's enough to satisfy your middle eastern cuisine cravings at a reasonable price! They normally…read morestart making food at 4pm.

FOOD 3.5 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (285+ PHP) a vegetarian…read morefriendly dish that's light and healthy. Its tomato sauce was strong yet refined. The eggplant is sliced into 1/8 inch thick chips and layered in between the pasta that form a tower. It may look minuscule, but it was tasty enough to satisfy my hunger. SERVICE 4.5 The lovely waitress kept me updated on the the waiting time of my pasta and even asked after my first few bites if the dish was up to my standards. Ala carte here isn't a second class citizen to the buffet they offer. AMBIANCE 4.5 What can I say other than it's in a 5 star hotel. It's not exactly super luxurious, but certainly enjoyable thanks to their 50 mbps internet.

If you have already read my other reviews, you would already know that I'm a woman with a crazy big…read moreappetite. Breakfast is the one thing that I look forward to whenever we check in on any hotel. To date, the best breakfast buffet that I have eaten in is at the Cafe Eight! I'm glad that we have been given the best place where we can conveniently have breakfast with our toddler and have our bulky stroller by our side without making it hard for others to pass by. The waiters were already on their toes as there were a lot of us who planned to have an early breakfast. Our coffee was served promptly as we were busy hoisting our son's booster seat on the dining chair. As my husband and I took turns in getting food for ourselves and for our little one, we cannot keep smiling as we hop from one buffet table to the next seeing our favorites and discovering new dishes. The omelette station was a hit and plenty of people were lining up for it but the staff assigned to that station were able to manage us well. I like it that the waiters were prompt to refill the empty trays with warm food that we didn't have to wait for our plates to be filled. Also, they were prompt to clear our table of empty plates just so we could conveniently place our newly filled ones. Oh how I'd love to have another breakfast buffet at Cafe Eight soon!

Hands down my favorite place to eat in in Taft Avenue!…read more Ababu opened about a year ago and hasn't lost its momentum since, well at least for me. They serve Persian and Mediterranean foods which are two of my favorites! The best part? It's just a block away from my building so if you do visit, there's a possibility of you running into me there (don't forget to say hi!)! Ababu's food is very affordable but unlike most cheap eats, Ababu serves amazing food! Their Beef Kebab Rice Meal is my favorite! It consists of charbroiled ground beef with egg, corn, onions and tomatoes on rice. They also serve bottomless iced teas with the meals though I believe they use powdered iced tea. The only drawback is that the place can get really hot and a little smoky when they are cooking the meat and the poor air-conditioning sure doesn't help.

When, like my sister and me, Mediterranean food is your comfort food and you want to eat it in a…read moresimple, no-frills place like we do, head to Ababu Persian Kitchen. Good thing there's one located across my office! I love their Chicken Rice Meal, which, at Php 139, comes with grilled chicken breast, a cup of rice, a slice of butter, some corn, tomatoes, onions, and a sunny-side-up egg. A bit of warning, though: the grilled chicken is really just that. It's not grilled barbecue-style so it's sauce-free, which is good news for weight watchers. It's a heavy meal, enough to fuel you from lunch to dinner. In fact, it has become my go-to lunch for days when I practice hot yoga after office and afternoon snacks are a no-no. My sister, the shawarma lover, loves their Shawarma Rice--no surprise! Their meals include unlimited yogurt dressing (of course!) and unlimited iced tea! Don't be surprised when they offer you one pitcher though you're dining alone. Though certainly amusing, that pressured me to drink more iced tea than I normally consume!