Singapore in Manila at Boon Tong Kee

Boon Tong Kee, bringing the best of Singapore to Manila

Singapore is known for their diverse food selections, that has made Singapore a melting pot of great flavors.  People from all walks of life enjoy bits and pieces of Singapore flair, even though I have not been to Singapore (can you believe this? I can't believe it myself), I'm so glad, one restaurant has made it here in the Philippines, and makes me feel a little closer to Singapore with every bite.

Let's take a bite at Boon Tong Kee...

Boon Tong Kee started out just a small store in Singapore's Chinatown in 1979 and has blossomed to 7 branches in Singapore, opened in Indonesia, Thailand and now the Philippines.

Maple at McKinley melts my heart in every way...

Who is Maple? What's the story of Maple, well she's not my girlfriend nor my wife, hehe but she surely melts my heart away with every bite of their delectable mouth-watering specialties.  Be it breakfast, lunch, dinner of late night eats, Maple will surely satisfy your every craving to your heart's desire.

Chef Tatung classics at Acacia Estates

Chef Tatung at Acacia Estates

A name made famous with his many Filipino delectable creations, with humble beginnings with his first restaurant in Quezon City, now a household name, is making new and exciting lunch dates and dinner nights with his new restaurant in Acacia Estates, Taguig.  Welcome Chef Tatung.

Thai Bistro at Robinsons Magnolia mall

Thai Bistro, the newest Thai food place in town, serving authentic Thai cuisine is a mix of vibrant colors, great dining atmosphere and most of all, delicious tasting Thai food delights, makes Thai Bistro the restaurant of choice among the discerning food enthusiasts.

A Japanese nightcap Izumi Sake Bar + GC giveaway!

Izumi Sake Bar - a Dining experience like no other

After a night of partying with friends on weekends, the best way to end the night is to chat away time with good friends, a great dining atmosphere and of course delectable and fulfilling food. Izumi Sake bar is definitely the place you would want to be.

Located in the busy Burgos Circle, it serves the people of cosmopolitan Metro Manila who comes to chill and have a good time.  But moreover with Chef Him Uy de Baron, the new chef of Izumi Sake bar, who helms the kitchens of East Cafe in Makati and has Nomama, his own restaurant under his belt, comes a transformation that will take your taste buds to a new nightcap dining experience you will definitely be coming back to.

Truly Danang, A Vietnamese feast at the Market Cafe

A Vietnamese feast at the Market Cafe

Hyatt Hotel and Casino brings to you a feast like no other, bringing in guest chefs from Hyatt Regency Danang Resort Spa of Vietnam to cook for us and let Filipinos experience world class Vietnamese food entrees and desserts surely to capture our hearts.

Great Food! Chow Fun!

Chow Fun

We may have dined in a quite a number of restaurants in the metro through the years, but nothing has prepared for this one of a kind Chinese fusion restaurant, mixing a bit of culture and modern tastes, a posh atmosphere, making this food experience as fun and delicious as it can possibly be.

Clawdaddy's Boiling bags!!!

Grab a bag! Enjoy Clawdaddy's Boiling bags

Chanced upon Clawdaddys at Bonifacio High Street, and with our love for seafoods we came across Clawdaddys boiling bags.  A concept that is definitely quite new in the Philippine market, and is sure to make you craving for more.

BonChon Chicken's seafood delights

BonChon Chicken, America's No. 1 chicken has been making it big here in the Philippines.  Well, everyone here knows about BonChon Chicken.  Opening her first branch in Ayala Triangle Gardens, BonChon now boasts of almost 20 branches and growing.

New on their menu, Crispy Squid rice (P125) Crisp fried battered squid rings, golden brown to taste, on top of steamed rice, is definitely a welcome addition to the growing menu of BonChon chicken.  Even without dips, the squid rings were tasty and tender to the bite.  Great for non-chicken diners.

Fish and Chips (P125), Crisp fried cream dory fish strips, covered in the same coating that has made BonChon chicken oh so delicious, fill your fancy with your choice of soy garlic or hot and spicy.  With french fries on the side, consume while it's hot!

Savor the taste of Spain with Shakey's Pizza Castellana

Take a bite of Spain with Shakey's Pizza Castellana

Shakey's Pizza Parlor, brings to us the flavors of Spain with their new pizza flavor offering  
 Pizza Castellana 

Made from only the freshest ingredients and choice cuts, Pizza Castellana promises to give you bites and bites of satisfying taste.  Made with authentic Spanish chorizo, crisp and flavorful, slices of red bell peppers, red onions, and cheddar cheese over Shakey's oven baked thin crust, will definitely keep you coming back for more.  

Fold it, munch on it, load it up with hot sauce, have it your way!

Available only for a limited time, do drop by your favorite Shakey's Pizza parlor and order this great pizza treat starting today March 15!  Available in thin crust and hand-tossed variants at very reasonable prices.

And don't forget our other old time favorites!  The thin crust Manager's Choice.

There's no'THIN like it!!

Chick and Chips! Wohoo!!

Do visit Shakey's Facebook page for more promos and announcements.

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J. Pops! baby donuts only from J. Co

J. Pops!

No, this is not a Korean music group nor a Japanese pop group.  It's just a creation that will rock your world!  J. Pops are baby donuts that J.Co Donuts and Coffee have created to melt your hearts, make you go gaga over it and leaving you wanting more!

Just look at these little wonders!  

In just a few days, you will get to taste these wonderful treats from the fastest growing donut company in Asia.  Yes J. Co Donuts and Coffee will open at The Strip in SM Megamall will open on March 15, 2012.  They will be rolling the red carpet to welcome us, and get this, there will be a special treat for the first 200 customers to visit the store starting at 9 AM!

These J.Pops are just so tempting, I won't blame you if you get a dozen boxes on your first visit here.  But there are dozens more to enjoy at J. Pop Donuts and Coffee.  Get to experience a variety of tasteful treats, starting with their donuts, their coffee, yogurt and a great dining atmosphere. 

Find out why other Asian countries are going gaga over the J.Co craze, including Malaysia, Singapore, Shanghai China and soon in Manila!

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We crave for Rodilla's Yema Cake

Yema Cake by Rodillas
from Geicks!

A pleasant surprise arrived at my doorstep.  Packaged in red, tastefully designed with a peek window on what was gonna be one of the most delightful treats I have ever encountered.

A full piece of Yema cake, wow!  Kinda reminds me of my childhood days where I used to dunk in quite a no. of Yema wrapped in celophane that you buy from vendors roving around the metro, well they have gone missing nowaways, but thankfully Geicks is here to satisfy our cravings.

Ooohhh... just look at that!  Overflowing with Yema filling topped with grated cheese.  Just the thought of it makes me drool, now that its in my midst, I'm overly excited on slicing it up and down a big chunk of sponge cake

Alas, heaven in a bite!  This creation was a marvel, if you love sweets then you have to love Rodilla's Yema cake.  Creamy, custard-like taste of the yema smothered and overflowing at the top, is perfect for the sponge cake. This will definitely be a crowd favorite when I serve this at our family get togethers.  I suggest you get one too, and experience the yema goodness of Rodilla's, perfect for everyday occasions.

I inquired their prices as well for your convenience.  They are priced at P299.00 for a half (8" x 6") and P549.00 for a whole (8" x 12").  You can reach them at 0927-6881591.  Or order online via their webiste http://geicks.weebly.com/

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A Mystery date with a mystery dish

A Mystery Date with 

Jollibee's Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Me and wifey got an invite to partake in a Dine-in-the-dark experience at a chic hotel in Ortigas.  Oh boy was I excited, I remembered a scene from "When in Rome", where they got to dine in such a place, forgive if I remembered wrong.  We were to be introduced to a new and special food delight that we had to inhibit our sense of sight and let our other senses run wild.

Yakitori Kitchen at Forbestown at the Fort

Yakitori Kitchen at The Fort

Yakitori (焼き鳥), grilled skewered chicken, is basically a Japanese type of skewered chicken. The term Yakitori can also refer to skewered food in general.  For our local version, its the barbecue stands you see from one corner to the other.  Grilling out those adidas, betamax, isaw, and chicken ass to mention a few.

Just a little trivia the average yakitori is made from several bite-sized pieces of chicken meat, or chicken offal, skewered on a bamboo skewer and grilled, usually over charcoal.

Diners ordering yakitori usually have a choice of having it cooked with salt (shio) or with tare sauce, which is generally made up of mirin, sake, soy sauce and sugar. The sauce is applied to the skewered meat and is grilled until delicately cooked.

Yakitori Kitchen recently opened its doors to the public, catering to locals and foreigners alike, made with only fine and imported ingredients from Japan to give you that authentic Japanese Yakitori feeling.

Yurakuen : Teppanyaki at its finest

Yurakuen : Manila Diamond Hotel's Teppanyaki Gem

In Manila, only quite a few places in the metro serve fresh cooked Teppanyaki treats and the best is found here at Manila Diamond Hotel's Yurakuen.

Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き teppan-yaki) is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron griddle to cook food. The word teppanyaki is derived from teppan (鉄板), which means iron plate, and yaki (焼き), which means grilled, broiled or pan-fried. In Japan, teppanyaki refers to dishes cooked using an iron plate, including steak, shrimp, okonomiyaki, yakisoba, and monjayaki.

Modern teppanyaki grills are typically propane-heated flat surface grills, and are widely used to cook food in front of guests at restaurants.

Upon setting foot at Yurakuen, you feel like you have been transported to Tokyo, with all the Japanese designs, architecture and of course servers in full Japanese Kimono costume, seems like we are indeed in for a Japanese treat! 

One fine Philly Cheese Steak!!!

Did I get your attention?

How about now?

Maybe this will...

Just look at the sight of that!  Yes, you said it right PHILLY CHEESE STEAK!!!!

Finally original Philadelphia Style Philly cheese steak arrives on Philippine shores.

O'pollo Grilled Chicken and Burgers! - A Chicken lover's paradise!

O'pollo Grilled Chicken and Burgers (pronounced as Apollo with an "O"), is an all chicken fast-food chain that has recently opened its doors to Filipino consumers.  A completely Australian concept based from the owner with a touch of Pinoy.

I have been passing by E. Rodriguez for quite sometime and noticed a big letter "O" and was curious to find out what have I been missing here?

The place was very neat, had high ceilings which gave it a very refreshing feel, lots of tables and chairs to sit on, and very friendly staff, as all fast food chains must have.  So let's cut through the chase and order something.

Feast like a King at King Chef

It was a feast like no other, a feast fit for a king.  On the far reaches of Banawe st. in Quezon City a Chinese restaurant is making waves with the Chinese community.  And this time the rumors are true.  We have been a regular visitor of King Chef Restaurant and every visit was a memorable one, especially this.

We were invited to partake in an Imperial feast, showcasing the best that King Chef has to offer.  Some of the guests who answered some trivia questions were lucky enough to have a taste of "King's style Buddha Jump over the Wall" soup which cost around P9,000 for a table of 12.  And also a group of guests also got the chance to savor genuine "King Chef braised superior sharks fin soup" good for one at P1288.  And guest what we were the lucky ones!!!

Oh.. sharks fin soup, so deliciously good.  Our serving per bowl was so big, I was so full from that alone, mixed with red vinegar, gives out the flavor that I have missed for quite some time, and I must say only from genuine sharks's fin can give that one-of-a-kind taste that the world has gone mad over.

  Cold Cuts combination with California Maki, Century egg and seaweeds makes for the tasteful appetizer

Selamat Menikmati: Indonesia's Best cuisines only at Corniche, Diamond Hotel

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Selamat Menikmati: A Culinary Journey of Indonesia's Best at Corniche, Diamond Hotel.  For a limited time, from August 16 - 28, Diamond Hotel Philippines features the vast varieties of Indonesia's cuisine as it continues its remarkable series of food festivals.  And in celebration of Indonesia's national day, this culinary feast showcases authentic culinary masterpieces prepared by master chefs specially flown in from Bandung, Indonesia to give you that authentic taste of Indonesia.

Three of Hilton Bandung's most talented Indonesian chefs recreate their nation's flavors at the Corniche Buffet.  Headed by Sous Chef Ovan Prahoro, a master chef with an extensive background in cooking not only from his native land but also from other countries such as Riyadh, Dubai and Bahrain, also joined by Chef de Partie Asep Marthy and Chef de Partie Agus Setiadi.  They are tasked the challenge of giving you the best of Indonesia's dishes.

Gado Gado (Mixed Vegetables with peanut sauce)  Much like our pinakbet but with Kare-Kare paste... yummy!!!

Perkedel Kentang (Deep-fried Mashed Potato)

Mie Tektek (Stir-fried Noodle ) with eggs and vegetables, I love how the noodles tasted, just my type, hay I already missed the ones I had in Bali, as always a treat to partake.

Tuesdays for Two at Restaurant 101

For more info on Restaurant 101, please visit their website http://101.enderuncolleges.com/ for more promos as well as their curriculum for Enderun Colleges.  Savor delicious food done the Enderun way and have a taste of their chocolate concoction Louis XV, he will take your heart away.

Restaurant 101 at Enderun Colleges is open from Monday to Saturday; from 11:30am to 2pm for lunch, and from 6 to 10pm for dinner. 

Restaurant 101
Enderun Colleges
1100 Campus Avenue
McKinley Hills, Fort Bonifacio
Taguig City
(632) 8565000 loc. 101 or (632) 4037840