Ramen and rolls – such a combo right? Now imagine you have a Zomato Gold account and you get buy 1 take 1 perks! Tried out Tori Ichi at SM Mall of Asia some time ago. There were a lot of light colored wood finishings with highlights of red decors giving a Japanses vibe. They also have a tatami room areas (with sliding doors) if … Continue reading Food: Tori Ichi – Round Rolls and Ramen Bowls
When errands don’t go as expected and you want to treat yourself to a nice meal, it’s hard to stop yourself from splurging. Finally gave in and tried Balboa, an Italian restaurant at Edsa Shangri-la Mall. Definitely not for a budget meal. Interiors were nice and the place was not crowded at that time which helped me relax a bit albeit hungry while waiting for … Continue reading Food: Balboa – Relax in a Comforting Risotto Meal
All the way from Japan, MOS Burger opened its first branch in The Philippines at Robinsons Galleria last February – their first branch in Philippines Mountain, Ocean, and Sun – this burger joint’s name is actually an acronym huh? Mountain – dignified and noble. Ocean – wide and vast. Sun – vibrant and life-giving. Source: http://www.mosburger.com.sg/about_mos.php Oh, it has been in Japan since 1972! Dined … Continue reading Food: MOS Burger – first Store in PH
One of the coffee shops with the best ambiance I’ve seen so far. Enjoy the homey and relaxed neighborhood vibe instead of the busy commercial energy from other more well known shops. I could imagine myself spending an afternoon here, finally making that novel or the script / show bible I’ve always intended to write. It’s filled with trinkets for display. You’ll find something interesting … Continue reading Leyte 2019: [05] Jose Karlo’s Cafe
Seafood paluto! You know how paluto goes, you could select from a display the fresh seafood that would go into your meal, then choose from their menu how it would be cooked (fixed cooking fee per kilo per type of dish). Too bad there’s a “No Pictures” sign at the area where you choose your seafood/meat/veggies so I wasn’t able to take a photo. I … Continue reading Leyte 2019: [02] Ocho’s Seafood Paluto
Lobster Roll – my target all along. My recent taste of live lobster cooked fresh after you order (in a restaurant back home) started a search on how delicious lobsters can get. The one I tasted in a hotel buffet didn’t fare well compared to the taste of the live lobster. All I remember was regular shellfish meat, unlike the sweet and juicy one of … Continue reading Singapore 2019: Burger & Lobster @ Changi
Satay by the Bay – Day 1 Dinner Tourist attractions are clustered together in the downtown area. A good few minutes of walking (and picture taking) led us to the nearest hawker center experience in the area – Satay By the Bay. Aside from skewered meat, there are a lot of cuisines available – Indian, Malay, Singaporean, Chinese. Food options range from seafood, barbecue, snacks, … Continue reading Singapore 2019: Satay by the Bay – dinner and lunch
A few weeks ago I got a chance to sample this sundae cone from Sundays by Merry Moo at Podium Corner Market together with other foodies. Choose your 3 ice cream scoops from a variety classic and uncommon flavors. And also, choose your waffle cone flavor. Mine was composed of scoops of Almond Lychee, Black Sesame Oreo, and Matcha over an Ube waffle cone. I … Continue reading Food: Sundays by Merry Moo
Making it in Michelin’s Bib Gourmand restaurant list for 3 straight years, and offering a kind of ramen I haven’t had – that’s enough reason for me to go to Mugi to Olive. For starters, a vocabulary recap: Mugi = wheat to = and Olive = … Olive Located at Ginza, thick wheat noodles provide carbohydrates of their main dish. Here, olive oil is used … Continue reading Japan 2018: Mugi to Olive Ramen
Finally decided on where to eat on this hot day. Precce Deli market is, well, a mini grocery in Shibuya Stream Mall. There is a section where you can build your own lunch meal. There were no English translations on the food labels but all options are displayed and tagged under what category they fall under (orange = base carb, blue = side, red = … Continue reading Japan 2018: Precce Deli Market box set
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