Mango Lassi – mango syrup, fresh yogurt, mango topping What I thought would taste like artificial flavorings and candy-like mangoes turned out as a favorite! The mango toppings tasted, uhm, natural(?) and not like the ones preserved in syrup. I didn’t choose a fruit flavored ice since I thought it would taste like candy, but this didn’t. This one was sweet and sour and tangy, … Continue reading BGC Food crawl stop 2: Shari Shari
Quick lunch here at Bowl’d by Uma uma after a failed errand. Rice serving was a lot, perfect for hungry corporate workers around the area. Quite a number of employees arrived a few minutes after 12nn. This store also has that food court type of build your own meal by choosing a viand / veggie combo to go with rice for less than a 100 … Continue reading Food: Bowl’d – lunch bowls by a ramen brand
Before attending the grand opening event, we actually dined here a few months before that and availed the Zomato Gold privilege. Shirataki pasta Mentaiko Cream Sauce Intriguing shirataki noodles made of konjac was used as noodles/pasta. This was described to be good for those in a diet – low carb and low fat. Even if the noodles itself didn’t have flavor on its own, this … Continue reading Food: Kyoto Chaya – Aesthetic Restaurant Cafe
Have you ever tried a takoyaki that has a whole baby octopus in it? Not just a piece of sliced octopus but a whole baby octopus! Got to try it at MET Live mall in Pasay at Jinzai, one of the food concessionaires at the Rustan’s Marketplace area on the ground floor. Quite pricey, but quite an experience too. Other cheaper takoyaki options have a … Continue reading Food: Jin-Zai – Baby Octopus Takoyaki
Bonding over rolls and sashimi and donburis! This is actually a backlog post, throwback to our first team dinner in the year 2019. We were seated outside to accommodate our group since a group table was not available at the indoor seating area that time. The Food: Sashimi/Sushi Platter – group dinner at a Japanese restaurant would be complete with a platter of rolls for … Continue reading Food: Shinsen – A Year Starter Team Dinner
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