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Tanigue Steak - Kangaroo Jack

2012-05-06T09:57:00.000+08:00

I've got an allerfy attack after eating this Tanigue Steak (P160) from Kangaroo Jack at SM City North Edsa. It's a grilled fish topped with ala pobre sauce and served with Java rice, veggies and corn on a cob.

It's now confirmed that I have allergic reaction to something fishy.

Stuffed Porkchop - Almon Marina

2012-05-06T09:46:00.000+08:00

Lunch yesterday was Stuffed Porkchop (P175) from Almon Marina at Mall of Asia.

It's a grilled porkchop stuffed with cheese, apples, herbs and spices.

Fried Durian

2012-04-26T08:23:00.000+08:00

There's this Kiosk at Genting Highland Theme Park that selling this Fried Durian that called my attention.

It looks delicious but did not try it due to fear of food allergy I'm experiencing lately. Maybe next time when I visit Malaysia again.

One Bilao of California Maki From Mr and Mrs Loceo

2012-04-05T20:50:00.004+08:00

A client visited the office last Tuesday and brought this one bilao of Califirnia Maki. I was a bit shy to ask where they bought it. This is a good idea for future parties in the office. Anybody knows where to buy it?

Thank you, Mr and Mrs Loceo! :-)

Sinigang na Ulo at Tiyan ng Salmon | Max's Restaurant

2012-04-03T10:03:00.001+08:00

After the Palm Sunday mass at Don Bosco Church in Makati, we went to Waltermart for lunch. Had Sinigang na Ulo at Tiyan ng Salmon / Premium Norwegian Salmon Head and Belly Sinigang(P350) at Max's Restaurant. Perfect for Lenten season. :-)

Hototai Soup - Wong Sau Restaurant

2012-03-28T07:57:00.001+08:00

There's this Chinese Restaurant (Wong Sau) along Evangelista Street in Bangkal Makati that I really like. Yesterday, I tried their version of Hotatai Soup.

It's not that bad, but Aristocrat's Restaurant's Hototai Soup is better.

Tamilok | Wood Worm from Palawan

2012-03-10T08:11:00.003+08:00

I finally had the chance to eat this famous Palawan exotic dish, Tamilok. I recently visited Puerto Prinsesa and had dinner at Kinabuchs Grill and Bar after our Puerto Princesa City Tour.

Tamilok is commonly called a wood worm but it's not actually a worm. It looks like a worm but it is actually a mollusk found inside rotting mangroves. More information about tamilok here.

At Kinabuchs Grill and Bar, you can have it fried (breaded) or fresh. I opted for a fresh tamilok. If you like oysters, you will definitely like tamilok, too! They say it's an aphrodisiac but for the record, I did not eat tamilok for that purpose.

Marble Brownie A La Mode | Shakey's

2012-03-01T08:36:00.001+08:00

Everytime My Sophia and I visit Shakey's, we always order this Marble Bronie A La Mode (marble brownie topped with 3 scoops of ice cream flavors, drizzled with chocolate syrup). I treated her for a snack at Shakey's after she given her 2012 Flu Shot.

Thai Coffee Cream Shake | Soi Thai Restaurant

2012-02-26T11:28:00.002+08:00

Being a coffe lover, I tried this Thai Coffee Cream Shake from Soi Thai Restaurant last Friday night when I had my dinner there. I did not like it. It tasted like a rum more than coffee. I should have just ordered Thai Iced Tea instead of this Thai Coffee Cream Shake.

Spicy Peanuts and Fried Wanton Wrapper | Free Appetizer From Soi Thai Restaurant

2012-02-26T11:01:00.001+08:00

While waiting for my Green Curry Fried Rice with Fish Fillet to be served, I was given this Spicy Peanuts and Fried Wanton Wrapper as appetizer. It's free! But I did not really wait that long because their service was fast. Very good!

Green Curry Fried Rice with Fish Fillet | Soi Thai Restauarnt

2012-02-26T10:46:00.002+08:00

I finally got a chance to try this new Thai Restaurant at Mall of Asia. I had Green Curry Fried Rice with Fish Fillet (P188) for dinner last Friday night.

I've been to Thailaland a couple of times but I never had the chance to try a green curry fried rice. I like Thai Green Chicken Curry so I decided to order Soi's Green Curry Fried Rice with Fish Fillet. I did not regret it. The taste was good that you can actually eat it even without the fish fillet. But if you are not into spicy food, it's not for you.

I will visit Soi again, definitely. I will try their Phad Thai and see if it's any good, if it's better that Sen Lek's Phad Thai.

Dried Tawilis

2012-02-24T08:16:00.003+08:00

On our way back to Manila from Caleruega, we stopped by at a fruit stand in Tagaytay City to buy fruits. I saw this Dried Tawilis and bought one pack for P90.00.

The last time I ate tawilis was when we went to Leslie's in Tagaytay more than a year ago.

Dinner at El Pollo Loco - Mexican Restaurant

2012-02-20T11:08:00.000+08:00

Dinner yesterday night was at El Pollo Loco, a Mexican restaurant located at Mall of Asia in Pasay City. We ordered the 4-pc chicken combo.

El Pollo Loco's 4-pc chicken combo includes half chicken, 2 side dish, 4 pcs. tortillas and 2 salsa.

For side dish, we opted for spanish because we're really hungry. This P350 chicken combo is really good.

The place was full yesterday night and we actually have to wait to get seated. There is of course a reason why. You should try this restaurant.

Chicken Satay and Beef Rendang Combo - Martabak Cafe

2012-02-19T08:40:00.006+08:00

Yesterday night I tried this Indo-Malay restaurant (Martabak Cafe) at SM Mall of Asia. I ordered Chicken Satay and Beed Rendang compo. It's only P199 and comes with iced tea and soup.

I liked the soup. The beef rendang and chicken satay were good too. Not bad for a P199 dinner.

Don Pepe Original Tablia | Tablea from Tacloban, Leyet

2012-01-08T22:05:00.004+08:00

When Jean brought me last year this Moron from Leyte, I remember she was telling me about this tablea from Leyte. According to her, it's a 3-in-1 tablia in a sachet. I even corrected her with the spelling. But she insisted that it was really spelled as TABLIA. We actually search this tablia at SM Hypermart and other supermarkets but without luck.

Somebody from their province visited Manila recently and brought some Don Pepe Original Tablia. Well, it really was spelled tablia. :-)

When it comes to hot chocolate drink, I like it dark and strong. This Don Pepe Original Tablia is not bad, but I like more the cacao balls that a client from Cagayan brought me.

In Batangas, we also have what we call tablea tsokolate. And I must say, it's the best! :-)

Chic-Boy Scandal: A Break-Up letter from an Upset customer

2011-12-16T08:05:00.003+08:00

Chic-Boy Scandal: A Break-Up letter from an Upset customer

A friend shared this "Chic-Boy Scandal: A Break-Up letter from an Upset customer" article on Facebook few days ago. Being a Chic-Boy patron, it caught my interest and read the article immediately.

Chic-Boy management said it's just a demolition job and they are planning to file a libel case.

Assuming the incident actually happened, Chic-Boy obviously mishandled the situation. How hard is to apologize? The libel case strategy I think would do more damage on their image.

They have a branch near our office in Dagupan City which have just opened few months ago. I visit our Dagupan Office every Monday and I can no longer count how many times I've dined at Chic-Boy Dagupan since it opened. I really like Chic-Boy, more than Mang Inasal.

Will I visit Chic-Boy again after this scandal?

Of course I will. I just hope that Chicboy learn something from this and improve their customer service and food preparation process.

Cacao Balls | Panday na Ybanag

2011-11-09T09:06:00.001+08:00

Mr and Mrs Bisquera visited our office yesterday to get their Canadian PR Visa and brought me this Cacao Balls. They are from Cagayan and they are the one who brought gave me the Teano Alcala Milk Candy (made from carabao milk).

Two small cacao balls in one cup of boiling water seems to be the perfect formula for this cacao balls.

Mr. and Mrs Bisquera will be moving to Canada on February 2012. Soon enough, they would be able to process Super Visas for their parents and grandparents.

Jay's Ultimate Adobo - Chicken Pork Adobo

2011-09-24T13:52:00.002+08:00

This is my friend Jay's version of chicken pork adobo. He cooked it for our lunch last time I went to CIC SM City North EDSA office.

I like Jay's version of adobo - spicy and garlicky! Visit his blog at Jay's Ultimate Adobo.

Miso Soup from Kitaro

2011-09-21T13:29:00.001+08:00

I seldom eat at Kitaro but when I do, Miso Soup is always the first I order.

Tarte Tarin

2011-09-21T10:35:00.001+08:00

I was at the Sisters of Mary School last Friday for the Eucharistic celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation for some students. I was one of the sponsors. We were treated to a sumptuous lunch after the mass.

This tarte tarin is one of the desserts. It was prepared by the students who were undergoing a culinary arts training.

It's my first time to taste it and in fact had to ask one of the students what is this dessert called. Tarte Tarin according to her. I liked it!

Creamy Chicken Sopas

2011-09-20T09:47:00.003+08:00

This is my first try to cook a chicken sopas. I looked for chicken recipe online and found one from Shai Coggin's blog.

I followed her recipe with a little twist to make it a creamy chicken sopas. Even creamier than Jollibee's Creamy Macaroni Soup. I used elbow macaroni instead of shell pasta. I'm not really sure hat difference it would have made.

My neighbor liked it! I guess it's good. :-)

Japanese Cheesecake

2011-08-25T20:25:00.000+08:00

This Japanese cheesecake from Karate Kid tastes like uhm... cheesecake!

Shirmp Broccoli - Mongkok

2011-08-17T08:24:00.001+08:00

I treated PIA Corp Mall of Asia Team to lunch yesterrday at Mongkok Mall of Asia branch. Vangie requested this shrimp broccoli. It went well with fried chicken, crispy pata and crap and corn soup.
I like beef broccoli more though. :-)

Oh My Gulay Salad

2011-08-14T14:32:00.002+08:00

For me, visiting Baguio City is never complete without visiting Kidlat Tahimik's Art Gallery cum Restaurant and eat Oh My Gulay Salad.

Oh My Gulay is located at La Azotea building along Session Road.

I Love Mang Inasal Promo | Grand Gadget Give-Away

2011-08-13T12:46:00.001+08:00

I'm in Angeles City right now for my scheduled live and work in Canada information seminar. Will have lunch now at Mang Inasal. I saw this leaflet about Mang Inasal's Promo - Grrand Gadget Give-Away.

For every P250 food purchase, you'll get a ballpen and a code for a chance to win 1 of 2 Asus Trransformer Tablets or 1 of 10 2G USB Baller bands to be raffled daily.