As a tourist I avoided American franchise food. I can eat that at home. However, the in-laws wanted…read moreAmerican cuisine. Denny's it is then! Ambiance was as American as a Denny's in America's heartland. They even had American country, John Denver, and classic rock, Meat Loaf, playing on the Muzak. I ordered my Denny's standby, ham n cheese omelette. I was in for a surprise. Upon arrival a plate with a plain omelette was set in front of me. On the sides were two dishes of chopped cheddar and chopped ham! I explained to the waitress how a Denny's ham n cheese omelette was made. She took it back. They then cooked fresh eggs, layered in the chopped ham, then cheese. Melted just right, folded it, placed it on a clean plate, and served it to me. Delicious. On my next trip I'll check if they still know how. .

The food was okay. The environment was a little cute. Staff were nice. Just didn't like how there…read morewas barely anything on the salad and sandwich

When you are looking for something and don't find it, take that as a sign - especially when you…read morestop to look for directions and see that you're right in front of a new restaurant offering the same specialty. We took our chances at going inside and sampling Buffalo Bro's mainly because of how the sign looked - hip and edgy without being overwhelmingly pretentious. Naturally, we were attracted. Upon entering, we were at awe seeing the chalk artworks adorning the walls. My friend and I, being on a food tour, just got an order of their sweet ribs platter with a siding or macaroni and cheese plus an upgrade to dirty rice. Boy, were we so happy! The macaroni and cheese was yummy and buttery, with the pasta cooked al dente. The dirty rice was the perfect complement to the indeed sweet ribs that were so tender, there was no need for us to use our knives. Hopefully I can come back soon and bring my Dad along with me as I'm sure he'll love it here. With that happening, we'll probably go to the area more often.

I was never a fan of chicken wings. They always seemed like scraps than a full meal. What could you…read moredo with wings, right? However, thanks to a certain someone (you know who you are and I blame you entirely), I ended up developing a taste for wings. Turns out they're pretty good when done right... and man, do these guys do their wings right. They've got enough flavor, they aren't dry and there's this barest hint of a crunch in the skin. Wonderful wings. And their ribs. They're fall off the bone tender and very flavorful. Couple that with their sides and their rice (can someone say awesome mac n' cheese?)... you have a perfectly filling meal for under 300php. Really, 220php for ribs? Where are you gonna find 200 peso ribs that aren't cardboard?! Then there are equally great burgers and sandwiches... there are just a lot of things on the menu I could gush about forever. Definitely a great place to go no matter what meal needs to be fulfilled.

Torch is a restaurant that offers food from various cuisines. They have steaks, burgers, sushi,…read morepizza, even ramen! Aaaaand their food is sooooo good! My favorite, the Salpicao Medallion, is expertly made with meat that is tender and perfectly seasoned. Their Chicken Yakitori is also a wonder. Just imagine grilled chicken wrapped in bacon and served with rice that's just as flavorful as the chicken. I also love their Smoked Salmon Truffle Sushi! The truffle may be a little overpowering in taste but there's still that hint of smoked salmon that immediately makes me grab another piece. For dessert, you can try their Bread Pudding which isn't overly sweet but still delicious. This is definitely one of the places I'd never put to the torch (get it?).

Torch meat is so good!!…read more And pizza. And sushi. And salad. I honestly don't know how to qualify the cuisine of Torch but to be safe, I'd say it's an Americanized everything. Haha. They've got some Japanese, Italian, Filipino/Spanish... But the common denominator is they're all good and rich. The Salpicao Medallion, Spicy Tuna Tartare, Gambas Pizza, Prosciutto Pizza, and Cream Cheese Salmon Roll are just some of my top picks! Everything's seasoned and cooked really well. Expect a really tasty, satisfying meal when you eat here. The place just gets a little stuffy, especially when all the "torched" meat dishes are served on the tables, because the smoke just goes everywhere. They really need to improve on their ventilation, but the fact that people keep eating there regardless should show how decent the place is. Definitely a reliable choice for group dinners, whether with family or friends 'cause there's something for everybody.

Sinful as it is, battering and deep frying is probably one of the best contributions to the world…read moreof food ever. Texture, taste, it just adds so much to a simple cut of meat or anything else. What Stoner's did was take every single thing you could batter and deep fry and put it on one menu. When I say everything, I mean everything. Wings, chicken, fish, bacon, corndogs, oreos, chocolate... everything. I'll have to say though, I like their corndogs better than the ones at the Soul Food Truck for the simple reason that for 50php, you get the whole hotdog. Their breading isn't so thick and it's served with honey mustard. A good combination. When you're in somewhere like the Z Compound, that's a pretty smart move. It's the sort of food that's popular with the kids and given that the Z's population is mostly kids? That's a given. The staff's pretty great too. They work efficiently and are willing to deliver your order wherever you're sitting in the Compound. Also, they said their bar stools were reserved for a group but let me hang around while I ate my corndog. For what you pay, it's also a good deal. Their menu runs along the 150php-ish range but you get a good amount of deep fried goodness with each serving. Definitely not a place I'd go for a meal every single chance I get for fear of cutting my life short a few years but it's a tempting offer to.

Whoever invented the concept of soul food is a true genius. There is just something special about…read morebiting into food that is so sinfully bad its good.Deep-fried food always makes me feel better during those under-the-weather days, and I'm glad a soul food store is just a few blocks away from my house. Stoner's Soul Food To Go is always a treat whenever I would like to go on a cheat day. Their ridiculously unhealthy fare is a welcome reward after days of strict dieting on vegetarian food. It has found a niche as one of the few places in the The Z that offers dessert, and so customers always snap up the perennial favorite deep-fried Oreos, which is basically just everybody's favorite sandwich, dunked in pancake batter and fried to golden perfection in hot oil. They also have spuds in all yummy varities such as fries, crinkle-cut potatoes and hash browns.For a heavy snack, I get the fish and chips, their tender pieces of white fish fillets fried in batter and served with french fries. The staff are always nice, and they could take your order to wherever you are seated inside The Z Compound, though they have their own counter with a few seats.

All things considered, this place was just okay; the fries are pretty good, and they have an…read moreexceptional selection of beer. The burger patties were good, no doubt, and the caramelized onions were cooked perfectly. The problem with the burgers here is the sauce, which tastes simply awful! They use the same sauce for their fries too, which defies all logic... Tip: Scrape the sauce from their burgers, and you've got a pretty good burger!

Maginhawa is known to be an Eat Street--a budget friendly, kitschy place to feast and support local…read morebusiness and talent. Luckily, The Burger Project meets all of these qualifications to be a Maginhawa standard. The restaurant is cozy, with seating both inside and outside. You can seat larger parties here but be prepared to be brushing elbows. It helps the place feel more homey. The menu of available toppings and pre made combinations alongside sides and drinks are written artfully in chalk above the cash register and condiments bar. They have this cool template where you can literally build your own burger, customizing everything from the bun to the cheese to sauces, condiments and everything in between! Be warned though, every upgrade comes at a price and it can add up quickly. The standard patty is a very generous serving, and familiar to most Filipino palates, it's a bit on the saltier side. I do, however, appreciate its flavor and juiciness so I don't really think it's a deal breaker. Some standout add-ons to the burgers here include an egg, adobo aioli, a grilled pineapple slice, and garlic cream cheese among more standard and out there choices. I love their fries too! Definitely good for sharing for the size. I recommend the sweet potato fries (₱70), The Animal Style Fries (a nod to In-N-Out's famous fries of the same name), and the garlic aioli fries. They're great, especially the sweet potato fries because they walk a really nice line between kamote fries you'd buy on the street and the sweet potato fries you'd see at more American places.

My boss loves Cafe Breton's brewed coffee, so most of our early evening meetings are spent here…read more Most days I order a bacon and gruyere crepe. It's all right. Can't complain. I ordered a dessert crepe once, and I just wasn't digging it. I wish there was at least one rice meal on their menu.

Cutesy interiors and a charming menu that features some comfort food like beef tapa, nachos, and…read morepastries. You get a mug of salted popcorn, marshmallows and pretzels while waiting for your order-- only the first one is free though, as the next mug will cost you P25 even though, as a lone diner, you ordered more than one full entree and drinks. Cake slices and other desserts are generally P150- P200 per serving, while most entrees cost P230-P300. Fruit flavored Iced tea is P75, but can be upgraded to bottomless for an additional P15 but it was rather bland so you might as well just have water if you're trying to cut calories. Tables near the walls are thoughtfully provided with power outlets for your devices. They have a small play area with a tea set to keep little kids occupied as you have your coffee.

My friends from up north had long been buzzing about Stacy's, so when my mom asked me to pick out a…read morerestaurant for us to take our balikbayan relatives to last summer, I knew immediately where we were going. I called the place, made a reservation for a party of 20 (I know...), and off we went bound for the north. Wow. We weren't disappointed at all and I felt proud to have chosen Stacy's as our venue. I had the homemade chicken parmesan and when I revisited Stacy's later on, I also had a taste of their pancakes. Long story short, everyone was satisfied with their orders. Servers were very attentive, and I love the whimsical, innocent vibe of the place too. Kids in particular are sure to love this place - I know my niece and nephew did.

Right across one of my client's office (and where I often bribe the guard to let me park) is a…read morebranch of Mom & Tina's. I used to frequent their branch along C5 since it used to be on the way to my school. My usual order was their Shepherd's Pie. Nothing special really, but it was just the simple taste of a home cooked meal that made me love it. Yesterday, I decided to order something different. Having been away from home for a few weeks, my taste buds were craving for something Pinoy. They now have an All Day Breakfast menu which includes my favorite Filipino Breakfast, beef tapa. I honestly wasn't expecting much, nor was I expecting service to be so quick, but when I first laid my eyes on the plate, I knew it had to be good! Now, for tapa, I like to make sure that I've got all aspects in my spoon. First the garlic rice, then a part of the egg, then some tapa dipped in vinegar, and to top it all off... Atchara! And that first bite? Maaaaan. That first bite. It was heaven. I fell in love. It was like a beef tapa bacon. Tasty, salty and crunchy. It was so good that whenever my boyfriend would ask for a bite, I would let him get a spoonful with a heavy heart. I absolutely did not want to share my food! Mom & Tina's definitely became part of my Best Tapas in town list!

My favourite Mom & Tina's branch!…read more I don't know how it came to be but my family and I have developed this tradition of having a small family reunion at Mom & Tina's each year. It's weird because no one talks about it but yes, you can find us there all together once a year. Though I do visit this branch more often than once a year since I like how the place looks (like a doll house) both on the inside and outside. I think this place can accommodate slightly more people than the other branches but I could be wrong. I love their desserts and their baked goodies specially their Bacon empanada. Yes, please! The winning dish for me here is their Paella and their roast beef. But more often than not, I get their breakfast options since I am a breakfast person. Definitely worth a try! How's your Mom & Tina's experience?