A Rainy Evening - Basket of Fries

A very common food that every one loves. Good thing that my sister brought me here! French fries are best paired with hamburgers, especially in fast food chains. In almost every restaurant I go to, I usually get fries as my side order, but is quite heavy when paired with rice. I recommend Chubby's Rib Shack's basket of fries since they are thick and crispy outside and soft in the inside, the things that  I usually consider when ordering one. Be sure to have your Heinz Tomato Ketchup and Mayo ready!

Basket of Fries: Php 99

RESTAURANT: Chubby's Rib Shack
LOCATION: G/F Solaris One Bldg, Dela Rosa St. Legaspi Village, Makati
RATING: 8/10

After Office Bonding - Mango Tart

I often crave for the cakes from Conti's nowadays, good thing that they already have a branch in West gate Alabang which is more accessible from our office. It was twenty minutes past twelve when we got to Conti's. We ordered one slice of Mango Bravo and one slice of Mango Tart for dessert. Both are delicious and have their own unique presentations and taste. The cake has ripe mangoes with cream and fresh mango chunks on butter crust. I could easily consume one serving of this and still wanting for more. We were 20 minutes late, but it doesn't matter. 

Mango Tart: Php 80 (slice)
                                                      Php 495 (mini), Php 695 (regular)

RESTAURANT: Conti's Pastry Shop and Restaurant
LOCATION: 1107 G/F Corte delas Palmas, Alabang Town Center (see other locations at www.contis.ph/store-locator.asp) 
RATING: 9/10

After Office Bonding - Mango Bravo

After a very tiring day, we planned to go the mall to have dinner. Once in a while, we always make sure to relax and have a break and set aside office works. After a heavy meal, I usually look for a dessert that would make my day. One of the desserts I recommend is the Mango Bravo of Conti's. The serving is quite big enough for one to consume. In my case, I can eat two, or maybe three slices of this cake. Mango Bravo is definitely a perfect dessert for all occasions. The taste is a perfect combination of meringue with cashew nuts, fresh mangoes and chocolate mousse all over.

Mango Bravo: Php 145 (slice)
                                                          Php 625 (mini), Php 1150 (regular)

RESTAURANT: Conti's Pastry Shop and Restaurant
LOCATION: 1107 G/F Corte delas Palmas, Alabang Town Center (see more locations at www.comtis.ph/store-locator.asp) 
RATING: 10/10  

Pig Out Day - Tuyo Salad

I am not a fan of salads, but after tasting the Tuyo Salad of Mamou, I instantly became a fan of it. It is my first time to encounter this kind of salad., but it tastes good actually. It is very rare that a restaurant would serve and perfect this kind of dish. I thought this salad may be very salty because of the Tuyo as it's main ingredient, my mistake! The mixture of tomatoes, onions, coriander leaves and chopped dried fish together with vinaigrette sauce gives a very balanced taste of fish.

Tuyo Salad: Php 155

RESTAURANT: MAMOU
LOCATION: G/F Serendra Fort Bonifacio Taguig City
RATING: 9/10

Pig Out Day - Lorrenzo's Truffle Cream

We walked around while the kids played on the grass. We just stayed and killed time on the park while waiting for the sunset. One hour to go and it's dinner time! I just can't wait to try and explore new dishes. We came across Mamou restaurant and it caught our attention. The foods are quite pricey but all worth it. The restaurant serves a variety of foods such as salads, pastas, sandwiches and steaks. I've heard that steaks are their specialty, but I haven't tried one though. 

One dish that we ordered was Lorenzo's Truffle Cream (Spaghettini truffle flavored cream, with Grana Pandano cheese). The pasta, although it might look plain, is my favorite. It may not have some meat or veggies on it, but still has the creamy taste of a more improved Carbonara. 

Lorenzo's Truffle Cream: Php 335

RESTAURANT: MAMOU
LOCATION: G/F Serendra Fort Bonifacio, taguig City
RATING: 10/10

Dining at Mana-Ish - Beef Biryani

Dining at Mana-Ish was a great experience. It was actually my first time to hear Mana-Ish, and after seeing what's on their menu, I fell in love all of a sudden. Whenever I get to eat in a Persian/Lebanese cuisine, It is a must for me to order the famous Biryani (layered rice cooked with biryani spices with choices of Lamb, fish, chicken of beef). I just wanted to try and compare the taste of this dish from different restaurants. For spicy food lovers, this could be the perfect meal for you. Looking at the picture, you'll know that it is indeed hot and spicy. With the tender juicy meat topped with red spicy sauce and a bulk of rice, no wonder this dish is very flavorful and satisfying. The meal is already heavy, and the price is just right. A must try! 

Beef Biryani: Php 295

RESTAURANT: Mana-Ish and more
LOCATION: 20 Jupiter St. Brgy. Bel-Air Makati Manila, Philippines
RATING: 8/10

Dining at Mana-Ish - Arayes

Another semi-heavy dish? The Arayes (fresh baked dough stuffed with baked Kebab with mozzarella cheese) has a similar taste with the Kebab Sandwich. Baked Kebab is wrapped in a soft baked white bread.  The best way to it this is to put some garlic and chili sauce in every bite and see how everything blends in your mouth. I personally enjoyed eating this dish because the taste of beef is well-balanced. It might look plain and boring to eat but once you have a bite on it, you will know that it is indeed an authentic Lebanese cuisine. 

Arayes: Php 175

RESTAURANT: Mana-Ish and more LOCATION: 20 Jupiter St. Brgy. Bel-Air Makati Manila, Philippines
RATING: 8/10

Hungry Nights - Beef Kebab

My wife and I left the office early because we were so hungry and excited to eat. We were so busy working and didn't even notice that it was already 5:30 pm! We decided to have Beef kebab and Biryani rice for dinner. Good thing the traffic was light to moderate, but sometimes i get impatient because of the stop and go of vehicles in front of me. After 30 to 45 minutes of driving, we got to our destination, Zubairih. It is located at Dona Soledad Avenue, Don Bosco, Paranaque. Check out the Beef Kebab with grilled onions and tomatoes on the side that we ordered. It has a very distinctive taste, especially when mixed or dipped with garlic and hot sauce. 

Beef Kebab: Php 220

Biryani rice is a good match with the Beef Kebab. I thought than one order of rice was enough for us, although one order is already good for two, but I was mistaken. We had to order for another one since we were so hungry and the meal was just too good. It was the best Kebab-Biryani rice experience!

Biryani Rice: Php 55

RESTAURANT: Zubairih 
LOCATION: Dona Soledad Ave. Don Bosco Paranaque
RATING: 10/10

Dining at Mana-Ish - Beef Kebab Sandwich

Last friday, we planned to go to Distillery just to have fun and drink with friends. None of us have taken their dinner yet so we decided to eat at Mana-Ish. Mana-ish  & more is a Middle Eastern restaurant that serves authentic Lebanese food. They are located G/F of Valdecon Bldg, Jupiter St. Makati. Although the food is quite expensive, you will still enjoy every bit of it, it's all worth it! If you are a fan of these kinds of food, you'll easily know if what you have just consumed are authentic middle eastern food or not. I have always been an avid fan of Shawarmas and Kebabs. I will survive even though these sandwiches would be my everyday meal.

Time to order! We got a Beef Kebab Sandwich, Arayes (Fresh baked dough stuffed with baked kebab with mozzarella cheese) and Biryani (Layered rice cooked with Biryani spices). The Kebab sandwich is really a winner especially when every bite is topped with garlic onion and chili sauce. The tender and juicy beef and fresh vegetables are served and wrapped in perfectly grilled bread. One serving is already good for two. 

Beef Kebab Sandwich: Php 180

RESTAURANT: Mana-Ish and more LOCATION:  20 Jupiter St. Brgy. Bel-Air Makati Manila, Philippines
RATING:  8/10

Pig Out Day - Red Velvet Vixen cupcake

My family, together with our close friends went to Serendra one Sunday afternoon. It is a perfect place for the kids to play. Of course, one reason why people visit Serendra is because most of the restaurants there are quite unique and can't be found elsewhere. Another reason is because they want to try and taste the sweet treats of Sonja's cupcakes.  Some may just want to come back to satisfy their cravings just like me. I often crave for cupcakes after every meal so we had cupcakes for our merienda. Sonja's cupcakes for me serves the most delicious cupcakes in town. They have different kinds of cupcakes to choose from, so that in every visit you make, you can and may want to try a new flavor.  My personal favorite is the Red Velvet Vixen. The cream on top of it tastes like cream cheese and the texture of the bread is quite different from other cupcakes. Each cupcake has a different texture and their fillings really tastes good. Some of the cupcakes cost more than the others, but regardless of the price, their treats are worth it and you will definitely enjoy every bit of it. Don't ever leave Serendra without having a taste of sweetness served by Sonja. 

Red Velvet Vixen Cupcake: Php 78

RESTAURANT: Sonja's Cupcakes
LOCATION: 1C 03 Serendra Piazza, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
RATING: 9/10