Never go grocery shopping when hungry—one of the best pieces of advice I still adhere to these days. I often do my grocery shopping really early, so I need food to tide me over until lunchtime, when I finish my shopping. One morning, I found myself checking out food offerings at Zullo Coffee & Loaf.
I am not really big on Filipino food especially when eating out. I feel like it is a dish I can whip up at home with no fuss. So when out, I would normally venture into other cuisines. But that was not the case when Manam Comfort Filipino Restaurant opened its branch at Robinsons Place Antipolo.
Unlike me, my family, regardless of where they are, will always pick Filipino food over any other cuisine in a heart beat. I have dine in at Manam Greenbelt branch and I'm pretty sure my family will love Manam's take on Filipino food.
Tong Yang Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu Buffet opened in Robinsons Antipolo last year and as with most buffet restaurants, there's always long lines. That one particular Saturday though, we're at the mall so early we decided to walk in and see if they can accommodate us. Luck's on our side, we were seated in no time.
We were probably the second customer to be seated and after several minutes, the place was already jam packed with diners. Unlimited food, buffet, and eat-all-you can offering despite high price and inflation still has its charm.
As per usual, I was with my father and my nephew. This is my nephew's first time at Tong Yang. He's not very fond of grilled food but surprisingly, he enjoyed this one. My father on the other hand enjoyed the hot pot, creating his own bowl of hearty soup with lots of veggies and very few meat. I, well, I enjoyed the seafood, specifically the tuna tail.
Life has been a little busy lately. I have to be honest that this blog - my little space in the world wide web, will slowly turn into my repository of images and little blurbs about some of the experiences I enjoyed and made a mark in my heart. I wish I still have ample time and energy to wax poetic and tell stories, but that is not the case.
For now, I just want to keep this blog running for those who are still visiting this blog and for my self. One of the many things I learned after my mother and sister passed away, is to document beautiful memories as much as you can. I intend to do that.
So, photo dump and short notes ahead.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria Manila is one of those hotels we usually stayed at whenever we need to do errands for several days in Ortigas area. Because of that, Crowne Plaza's Seven Corners Restaurant is always the first choice when dining - not only because it is convenient but because I honestly think they serve good food and their service is always stellar.
While Seven Corners Restaurant is known for their buffet service, their options for ala carte offerings are nothing short of amazing too.
My nephew is very fond of Filipino food. When dining out, he's the one to suggest to try Filipino restaurants we have not yet. This time, we tried Theo & Miguel Restaurant in Robinsons Place Antipolo. I have not heard of this restaurant before so, I have no idea what to expect.
The food options on their menu is very limited, which makes me a bit apprehensive. In my mind I'm already thinking of the next restaurant to hit once I didn't like whatever we're having at Theo & Miguel.
This year, I had my first birthday without my mother. It hasn't been a year since she passed away. Hence, celebrating my birthday was the farthest thing in my mind. Normally, there would be cakes, ice cream, and spaghetti or pancit for long life. None of them appeared on the table at home this year.
Instead, my father decided to at least we eat out, share a simple meal and a prayer of gratitude for another year in his daughter's life.
I don't want for this blog post to sound somber, because did a great job of choosing Nono's Comfort Kitchen. A restaurant that serves comfort food, I must say that we were given a service that's heartwarming and food that's satisfying.
Lately, whenever asked where would I like to eat, I have this autopilot response; Marugame Udon. When thinking about fast, customizable, and affordable Japanese food that comforts a hungry tummy, it's always Marugame Udon. When I don't want to complicate my life and overwhelm myself with lots of restaurant choices, It's always Marugame Udon for me these days.
I know it is just a phase and it will pass. I know I will go back to my old self who, in a blink of an eye, can whip up a comparative analysis between two restaurant whenever faced with an important decision about where should we eat next. But for now, I am enjoying and will continue to enjoy Marugame Udon.
Ever since my mother and my sister passed away, meal times during weekends are mostly spent outside whenever we can. Eating at home with just my father and my nephew can sometimes feel lonely. We miss my mother's cooking and my sister's company. To somehow lessen the sadness, we eat out.
I've written about Yellow Bird Cafe and Kitchen before. It's one of the homegrown cafes and restaurants in Antipolo City. But it is often overlooked because of the many commercial cafes and restaurants popping in the area fast.
You know that feeling when you are going for one thing but ended up stumbling upon something which makes the experience all the more perfect? We had that kind of experience when we chanced upon Miguel's Garden Cafe in Antipolo City.
We were dead set on having a nice afternoon coffee and some light snack while enjoying a really great view. It turns out, the place we had on mind could only offer great view and none of the things we want to feast on to tide us over before we hit dinner.
Have you seen it yet? Those Korean signages at Kenny Rogers Roasters Philippine stores? There seems to be a Korean takeover at Kenny Rogers Roasters!
I have a feeling something amazing is about to happen in the coming days. As someone who loves Hallyu, K-POP, and everything Korean, I am so excited for this!
How about you? Are you ready for this Korean takeover?
There is no stopping Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Sauce Bar and we are loving it! It was only recently that they launched their amazing Peri Grupo Feast (which by the way is still on-going only until the end of this month, so better hurry) and now, they they are introducing a new addition to their menu - Peri-Peri's NEW Grilled Chicken Wings!
I am not sure about you, but I am the the type who would crave for chicken wings from time to time. One dial to Peri-Peri's super easy-to-remember hotline 7374-7374 (PERI-PERI) and I know I was in for some delicious adventure with their new grilled chicken wings offering. Great thing about placing your order via Peri-Peri's hotline is that they guarantee on-time delivery otherwise your order will be for free.
Peri-Peri's chicken wings are charcoal-grilled and seasoned in Peri-Peri's signature flavor. So despite not having any sauce, each chicken wings is a surefire winner as it is. Then again, why skip the delicious sauces which Peri-Peri is known for, right? Especially that there are 9 flavors to choose from - now if you do not call that an adventure of flavors, I don't know what is.
I normally start most of my blog entries with an anecdote of some sort. But this time, I am telling you this right off the bat, because I am this excited - The Peri Grupo Feast of Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken & Sauce Bar is one of the most worth it food promos you could ever avail! If having an awesome feast of generous servings while saving a total of Php641 isn't something well worth looking into, I don't know what is.
Since I love all my readers and I don't want you to miss out this great deal, I say read on!
You see, just like most of you, I have been working from home since the pandemic started last year. And again, just like most of you, I also miss eating really nicely prepared restaurant food while sharing it with my loved ones. But we are all about staying safe so we could only thank heavens for food delivery services. And Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken and Grill got us covered in that league.
I think one of the many effects of this on-going community quarantine on me is the constant craving for different cuisines especially those which I rarely cook at home. If you've been a regular here on my blog (thank you!), you know for a fact that I can whip up Filipino and Korean cuisines in no time. Vietnamese cuisine on the other hand has always been an uncharted territory. So, when there is a chance to feast on one, be it in a restaurant, a party, a food delivery, I make it a point to bask on its glorious flavors.
Recently, Saigon Corner PH sent me some of their Vietnamese food offerings. With the pandemic in place, Saigon Corner PH is one of those restaurants that offers food delivery service in order for us to enjoy delicious Vietnamese food right at the comfort of our home.
Saigon Corner PH is located at Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City. I haven't been to their restaurant but when situation permits, it is one of those restaurants on top of my list that I should visit. They offer variety of Vietnamese cuisine prepared by Chef Trung who is said to be trained and proven in Vietnam and Japan.
