Bai Nian Tang Bao: The Origin of Xiao Long Bao
I haven’t been to BGC for about a year and a lot happened, specifically the number of restaurants popping up like mushrooms, especially in the Uptown Parade/Uptown Mall area. One of these recently opened ones is a Chinese restaurant that specialized in Xiao Long Bao and more specifically, Shanghainese cuisine. Bai Nian Tang Bao 百年龍袍 has over 300 branches across China, Korea, and USA, and … Continue reading Bai Nian Tang Bao: The Origin of Xiao Long Bao
Ramen Shokudo: A Ramen Bar
If you are a fan of watching chefs in action while slurping on your ramen, Ramen Shokudo might be the place for you. Located along Maria Clara Street in Banawe, Quezon City, this quaint restaurant is dimly located beside KFC. It doesn’t have traditional tables and chairs, but bar-like style where everyone sits around a rectangular space where the main kitchen is at the center … Continue reading Ramen Shokudo: A Ramen Bar
Sobremesa: Getting Ready for the Holidays with their Christmas Packs
It is exactly a month before Christmas, and while we look forward to the yummy delights we will devour everyday, putting what food on the table also poses a problem. For those who cooks or plans the parties, we fully understand the pain you felt while reading this. That is why we have some good news for you. Sobremesa, a Latin-American restaurant in Ortigas … Continue reading Sobremesa: Getting Ready for the Holidays with their Christmas Packs
Templo: Banawe’s Latest Chinese Restaurant is Located in a Carwash
Banawe has recently declared itself as the new Chinatown. With more new generation Filipino-Chinese living in the area, more Chinese restaurants have sprung to accommodate the hungry stomachs of the millenials, and with the limitations in space, restaurateurs are getting creative as to where they will put up their businesses, even in an unsuspecting carwash. Well, most of the great food finds I know are … Continue reading Templo: Banawe’s Latest Chinese Restaurant is Located in a Carwash
Ahma’s Kitchen: Chinese Heirloom Recipes Shared in Quezon City
Watching my grandmother or “Ahma”, as we called her, working her magic in the kitchen was something I enjoyed during my childhood. Using simple ingredients and some seasonings, she can make anything out of what seemed nothing. Growing up devouring her dishes was I think the reason why I became a foodie. A few weeks ago, Ahma’s Kitchen (祖母餐房) was the talk of the town … Continue reading Ahma’s Kitchen: Chinese Heirloom Recipes Shared in Quezon City
Neighborhood Game Cafe: Where Friends Turn into Family
This blog is probably long overdue as we have been frequent visitors since they opened in June last year. It has been our hang-out place because let’s face it, they have free wi-fi, a number of board games, comfortable chairs, bright lights, and great food. Located along Ubay St, Neighborhood Game Cafe has a family living room vibe. With numerous couches and a spacious area, … Continue reading Neighborhood Game Cafe: Where Friends Turn into Family
Hogs Haven by Dulcelin Gourmet: From Desserts to Gourmet Meals
Dulcelin Gourmet started out as a home-based cake business, which became a household name famous for their Mango Torte, arguably one of the best in the Metro. It then expanded to savory gourmet dishes which also became popular go-to takeouts for potlucks during special occasions. It was a delight for us to discover last July that Dulcelin Gourmet now opened Hogs Haven; a dine-in restaurant … Continue reading Hogs Haven by Dulcelin Gourmet: From Desserts to Gourmet Meals
The Lokal Food Park: Mandaluyong’s Newest Food Haven
Food parks have been opening around the Metro, with each offering varied food and drinks for the enjoyment of customers, whether in sight, smell, or taste. The Lokal Food Park, which opened just recently, has been feeding delight to its patrons. The food park has two floors with stalls at both floors, and with 19 stalls offering a variety of dishes, it is probably the … Continue reading The Lokal Food Park: Mandaluyong’s Newest Food Haven
Sio Cha: Asian Street Food That Tastes Like Home
Going to a doctor’s check-up can have its perks. One can have the chance to discover new things or even restaurants in the neighborhood, especially if it’s an area one doesn’t often visit. Today, it led us to Sio Cha (小吃), a tiny eatery along Masangkay Street in Binondo that offers Asian street foods. As the name of the restaurant means snacks, it does offer … Continue reading Sio Cha: Asian Street Food That Tastes Like Home
The Veranda: A Buffet of Filipino Food and Culture Overlooking Taal
Tagaytay has always been a popular destination for tourists and city-dwellers alike for its milder climate compared to Metro Manila, and the panoramic view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. It has also became an out-of-town food destination catering to these diverse visitors. One can enjoy all the food one can eat and the iconic view of Taal and more at Taal Vista Hotel’s restaurant, … Continue reading The Veranda: A Buffet of Filipino Food and Culture Overlooking Taal