An index of all our food commentaries. Nakakagutom!

Last Updated: November 18, 2015

Those with asterisks (*) do not have their own write-ups. They are written as a quick review inside a random article so just look for them. They're in there somewhere. LOL.

Those with double asterisks (**) are more of a coffee place than a food house.

Those with triple asterisks (***) are from our 2011 food trip "Project 12x2-1".

Alabang
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen (Town Center) : 5 / 7
Romulo Cafe (Azumi) : 4 / 7

Baguio
50's Diner (General Luna) *** : 6 / 7
Cora's Restaurant (Mines View Park) *** : 3.5 / 7
Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant (Rajah Matanda) *** : 7 / 7
Jim's Retro Diner (Session Road) *** : 4 / 7
Oh My Gulay! (Session Road) *** : 6 / 7
Pizza Volante (Session Road) *** : 4 / 7
Point and Grill (Session Road) : 7 / 7

Batangas
Lady Christine's Baby Back Ribs (SM Lipa) : 4 / 7
Liam's Lomi House (Sabang) : 6 / 7

Cavite
LZM Restaurant (Silang) : 6.5 / 7
LZM Restaurant (Tagaytay) *** : 6.5 / 7
The Original Hawaiian Bar-B-Que (Tagaytay) * : 6 / 7

Las Pinas
Mesa (Southmall) : 3.5 / 7

Makati
101 Hawker Food House (Urban Avenue) *** : 4.5 / 7
A Veneto Napoli Pizzeria Ristorante (Glorietta) *** : 6.5 / 7
Adobo Connection (Dela Rosa Avenue) *** : 5.5 / 7
Ba Noi's (Perea Street) *** : 5.5 / 7
Bad Bird (Century City Mall) * : 3.5 / 7
Bistro Ravioli (Glorietta) : 5 / 7
Blind Pig (secret!) : 5 / 7
BRGR: The Burger Project (Jupiter Street) : 3 / 7
Buffalo Wild Wings (Glorietta 2) : 4 / 7
Buffalo's Wings N' Things (Dela Rosa Avenue) *** : 4 / 7
Cafe Mary Grace (Greenbelt 2) : 5 / 7
Cafe Mediterranean (Greenbelt 1) *** : 3 / 7
Chubby's Rib Shack (Dela Rosa Avenue) *** : 4 / 7
Commune (H.V. dela Costa Street) ** : 5 / 7
ElarZ Lechon (Dela Rosa Avenue) *** : 2.5 / 7
Empanada Nation (Urban Avenue) : 6 / 7
Ginza Bairin (Glorietta) : 4 / 7
Green Cheese (Century City Mall) * : 3.5 / 7
Hacienda Inasal (Glorietta) : 3.5 / 7
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka (Glorietta) : 6.5 / 7
Izakaya Kikufuji (Chino Roces Avenue) *** : 6 / 7
Kagura (Little Tokyo) : 5 / 7
Kichitora of Tokyo (Glorietta) : 5.5 / 7
Luk Yuen (Glorietta) *** : 6 / 7
Mad Mark's Creamery and Good Eats (Glorietta) : 7 / 7 
Maisen (Greenbelt) : 4.5 / 7
Maria Luisa's Garden Room (Makati Garden Club) : 6 / 7
Mu Noodle Bar (Glorietta) : 4 / 7
My Thai Kitchen (Greenbelt 3) *** : 3.5 / 7
Nanbantei of Tokyo (Greenbelt 3) *** : 4 / 7
New Bombay (Glorietta) *** : 7 / 7
Nihonbashi Tei (Pasay Road) *** : 5 / 7
Omakase (Ayala Triangle) : 5 / 7
Persia Grill (Legazpi Street) : 4 / 7
Phobobo (Century City Mall) * : 5 / 7 
Ramen Nagi (Greenbelt 3) : 4 / 7
Scout's Honor (Century City Mall) * : 5 / 7
Spaghetti Factory (Glorietta 5) *** : 4 / 7
Spectrum (Fairmont Makati) * : 6 / 7
Teddy's Bigger Burgers (Greenbelt 3) : 4.5 / 7
The Curator (C. Palanca Street) ** : 5.5 / 7
Thousand Cranes Shabu Shabu (Greenbelt 3) *** : 3 / 7
Tim Ho Wan (Glorietta) : 4.5 / 7
Toast Box (Greenbelt 5) *** : 3.5 / 7
Wildflour Cafe + Bakery (Leviste Street) : 4 / 7
Wingman (Malugay Street) *** : 4 / 7
Wingstop (Glorietta) : 4 / 7
Ya Kun Kaya Toast (SM Jazz) : 5 / 7
Yabu: House of Katsu (Glorietta) : 5 / 7
Yakimix (Greenbelt 3) *** : 5.5 / 7
Yardstick (Esteban Street) ** : 6 / 7
Your Local (Rada Street) : 5.5 / 7

Malaysia
Meal Station (KL Sentral) * : 5 / 7

Mandaluyong
Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken (Megamall) *** : 5 / 7

Manila
Dong Bei Dumpling (Binondo) *** : 5 / 7
Makan Makan Asian Food Village (Ermita) *** : 5 / 7
Wai Ying Fastfood (Binondo) *** : 7 / 7

Palawan
Big Mama's Grill (Coron) * : 4 / 7
Bistro Coron (Coron) * : 3 / 7
Centro Coron Eatery (Coron) * : 4 / 7
Coffee Kong (Coron) * : 5 / 7
Coron Village Cafe (Coron) * : 5 / 7
Dali Dali Restaurant (Coron) * : 4 / 7

Paranaque
Big Daddy Jay's All-American BBQ (BF Paranaque) : 7 / 7
Coconut Craze (BF Paranaque) : 3 / 7
Crazy Katsu (BF Paranaque) : 6 / 7
Ean's Grilled Burger (BF Paranaque) : 5 / 7
Grandad's Grill and Deli (BF Paranaque) : 3 / 7 
Happi Hen (BF Paranaque) : 4.5 / 7
Larcy's Cupcakery Cafe (BF Paranaque) : 4.5 / 7
Little Quiapo (BF Paranaque) : 5 / 7
Outbox (BF Paranaque) : 6 / 7
Puzzles: Board Game Lounge (BF Paranaque) : 5.5 / 7
Sam Won Garden (BF Paranaque) : 6 / 7
Swiss Deli Restaurant (BF Paranaque) : 5 / 7
The Girl + The Bull (BF Paranaque) : 7 / 7
Tito Chef Restaurant (BF Paranaque) : 6 / 7
Toho Restaurant Antigua (SM BF Homes) : 4.5 / 7

Pasay
Old Penang (Resorts World) *** : 3 / 7
Sakae Sushi (Mall of Asia) *** : 4.5 / 7
Vikings Luxury Buffet (Mall of Asia) *** : 7 / 7

Pasig
Ye Dang Korean BBQ Restaurant (Ortigas) *** : 6 / 7
Quezon City
Mister Kabab (West Avenue) *** : 7 / 7

San Juan
Le Ching Too (Greenhills) *** : 5.5 / 7

Singapore
Kopitiam (Lavender Street) * : 6 / 7
Makansutra Glutton's Bay (Raffles Avenue) * : 7 / 7
Xin Yuan Ji (Tan Quee Lan Street) * : 6 / 7

Taguig
Main Street (McKinley Hill) : 7 / 7

Intro:

guy and pip at the Curator

Still a part of our cousin's quest to introduce us to third wave coffee experience, we landed in a speakeasy-esque cafe slash cocktail bar very close to the office but we never know existed until lately. Kaya manghang-mangha kami na after working around the area for a couple of years, may hidden haven pala along C. Palanca street where we can spend time to escape the rigors of the daily grind and enjoy a good cup.

Hello, The Curator!

on one of their walls

On the Table:

• Tapa Sandwich
• Belgian Chocolate Cookie
• Espresso Number 2, Lamill Bliss (espresso + milk)
• Iced version of Espresso Number 2

taptilog = tapa, tinapay, itlog

Who would have thought of creating a sandwich out of tapa and itlog? Parang tapsilog ito na tinapay instead of sinangag. The beef is a bit on the chewy side but we love the whole idea of tapa on bread and it tastes great, so we're good with it.

kape at tsokolate

We also loved the chocolate cookie. Manipis nga lang. Pero can't go wrong with the belgian chocolate. I cried manly tears in sweetness.

Just like in most third wave coffee houses, better talk with the barista on how you want your coffee prepared. Mas educational din kung magtatanong sa kanila about the whole coffee-making procedure. They are very willing to discuss it. For my cup, I've always wanted it not too full bodied and less yung bitter taste dahil hindi naman talaga ako kape adik, so I told them about it. The staff suggested I might be looking for their YKW blend (made from fruity and sweet beans). Kaso it's seasonal at wala nung time na nandun kami. 

the menu

So I settled with the lamill coffee, a dark roast variant pero may sweetness pa din. Take note, kapag sinabing "sweet" on most third wave coffee offerings, don't expect Starbucks-sweet. Hints lang talaga ang tamis neto and the coffee is still coffee, meaning mapait pa din. It's always your prerogative to sweeten it up to your liking and in the case of the Curator, they offer sugar syrup interestingly encased on a rack of test tubes. Nakaka-aliw.

latte

cold brew

I can talk all day about their coffee and third wave coffee in general but to cut it short, it's an experience to try for posers like me and a good find to satiate caffeine fixes for real deal addicts. 

Here's something I snatched off the interwebs to give a more visual idea about coffee variants. Para hindi masyadong mangmang, like me.

know your coffee

Kaching:

Halos ka-presyo lang din ng Starbucks, kaso mas konti ang servings at walang sandamakmak na asukal. So kung kaya mo magpa-konyo ng araw araw naka Starbucks, bakit hindi na lang subukan yung mga ganito. Mas may kokonyo pa.

Coffee starts at around P130. Yung food ang mahal. Isipin na lang na ang binabayaran dito ay hindi lang yung kape but the overall experience.

alam mo na

Chechebureche:

The Curator will always pop-up in the mention of "speakeasy" places around the Metro. It's deviously hidden inside a winery. Nung unang salta ko, akala ko papunta na ako sa kusina nung wine bar. Pero pag bukas ng pinto, biglang teleport kami sa isang windowless cafe.

the bar area

By the way, the Curator is a cafe by morning and a cocktail bar at night. We haven't tried going there at their "night" mode which usually starts at 6PM onwards on weekdays, pero inabot na kami dun minsan ng past 6PM at dumadami na yung mga taong mukang naghahandang uminom. LOL. 

Ang kulit din kasi nung way para malaman kung open na sila for coffee or cocktail mode na. Meron lang nakapaskil na chalkboard sa window pane nung adjoining winery na may naka-drawing na logo ng Curator at may nakasulat na "may kape sa loob". That's "coffee time". Very discreet. Kung wala naman yun, ibig sabihin "night" mode na.

that's their logo

The interior design is a queer art by itself. Surrounded by unfinished walls and ceiling, the decors are quaint and easily piques interest. The lights are dim which makes for a good relaxing feel. Walang orasan sa paligid kaya talagang "escape" siya from the bustling "outside" world.

The staff are all willing to converse about their coffee and it can be educational. May kakilala pa si Kat from them from highschool who gave us names of the other third wave coffee places around the area.

a wall of whatnots

Personally, I'm indifferent on writing about this place and contribute to more people finding about it because frankly we don't want its vibes spoiled by being overcrowded. Think Starbucks on a payday Friday night. Kablam! But that part of us who wanted our awesome experiences shared with others won so there. Go!

In Short:
A sweet escape from work.

this sweet

Rating:
5.5 out of 7




[obi.March]

Ang Pasakalye:
In our hunt (which is really more of a craving) for more ramen variants around Makati, we decided to try this one out in Glorietta 5 as recommended by an officemate.

kichitora

Ang Kinain:

• Paitan Ramen Zenbu no Se
• Gyoza
• House Tea

Yung Paitan Ramen Zenbu no Se ang best seller nila kaya yun ang niyari namin. May mas normal version nito, yung Paitan Ramen lang but the "Zenbu no Se" version has more meat toppings (chicken or pork chasu) mixed with seaweeds, soft-boiled egg, at iba pang garnish. 

"Paitan" means "milky" which is evident on their white sauce na gawa sa matagal na pinakulaang chicken bones at collagen. Ang tawag sa chicken-based broth na ito ay "torigara" (naka-sulat ito sa menu). Nilalagyan din nila yung Zenbu no Se version ng langis from fried garlic (ito yung dark brown oil na naka lutang sa ramen soup) para mas malasa. True enough, naaapaka sarap at naaapaka lasa ng sabaw ng ramen na ito. As in!

chicken broth

The noodle is cooked al dente pero dapat wag magpa tumpik tumpik sa pagkain dahil habang tumatagal, lumalambot yung noodles sa init ng sabaw.

The gyoza is not bad but there's nothing noteworthy either. Sakto lang lahat, from the size of each dimsum up to how it was cooked. Masarap yung sawsawan nilang toyo.

ala carte

Ang Gastos:

Averagely priced yung ramen nila (which should be around P350), comparing it with most of the well-known ramen places ngayon (plus 10% service charge). Mahal yung Zenbu no Se variant at P400+, pero ito yung must-try.

Pwede nang masabi na competitive ang presyong ito kumpara sa mga sikat na ramen houses ngayon.

ramen

Ang Hirit:
Meron silang branch sa Shibuya! Walang kinalaman sa dining experience namin but it's nice to know. Trip kasi makapunta ni Kat doon someday.

Anyway, hindi ko nagustuhan na may kinakausap na ibang waiter yung staff na kumukuha ng order namin while we are at it. It's just rude. Hindi namin alam kung kelan kami pwede nang sumabat para mag-order.

The place is well-designed with Japanese ornaments. There were bamboos and floral tiles, at malaking mural ng tigre sa isang dingding. Lucky tiger daw kasi ang meaning ng Kichitora. I'm not sure about the dark stone wall though. Parang hindi bagay sa theme. But that's just me (anong kinalaman ko sa interior design).

cute tiles

Ang Buod:
Kabalik-balik yung paitan ramen! If only we're rich and can afford to do it at least every other day. But alas, the coffers are limited.

We are sure to come back though to try the other items on the menu.

roar

Rating:
5.5 out of 7




[obi.February.28]

Konting Intro:

Nasa listahan ito ng aming "third-wave coffee places to visit", care of the same cousin who also introduced us to Yardstick and The Curator.

Malapit lang ito sa therapy place ni Kat sa H.V dela Costa kaya minsang may P.T. session siya at nakakaluwag-luwag ang schedule, we dropped by to tambay (I'm rhyming, yow!).

view from outside

Konting Kain:

The place is generally a cafe pero nagulat kami (we did not read up about them prior to the visit) na they actually have proper food in the menu. Kaya sakto, dun na din kami nag hapunan kahit ang original plan ay magkape at mag konting pika-pika lang.

• Chicken Adobo sa Gata
• Commune Club Sandwich
• Capuccino

Masarap yung adobo sa gata! Sobrang sarap na kailangan may exclamation mark! Ang creamy ng sauce at lasang lasa ang gata. Konti nga lang ng anghang but it's mainly a preference thing. I'm sure with the amount we paid for it, they will oblige to have it cooked a bit spicy. The chicken is cooked good. Medium-sized ang piece kaya hindi for sharing. Naka balot sa dahon ng saging ang kanin at may plating ang presentation.

ala eh, gata eh!

Their clubhouse sandwich is only extraordinary in that they used malunggay wheat bread for it. The rest of the ingredients are a bit typical to a clubhouse sandwich na. May chicken chunks, bacon bits at salad greens. May kakaiba din itong mabangong amoy na na-identify ni Kat as rosemary. It's good enough for me kung hindi lang sana mahal. It's served with chips (na hindi ko alam kung saan gawa but it doesn't look like potato) and salad (with nuts and mango in vinaigrette dressing).

you can find me in the club

We were a bit disappointed with the capuccino kasi walang latte art. Nagtataka tuloy kami kung may mga particular coffee lang na nilalagyan nila ng latte art or special request ba ito (with special pay)? The coffee is quite ordinary. None of the full-bodied hardcore bitter tasting brew that we've had from the previous third-wave cafes we've been to. Not that I didn't like it, hindi naman ako yung coffee person eh so I appreciate the light-bodied ones (kahit instant coffee!). But for aficionados (and even those like Kat who prefer it just a bit strong lang), there's a good chance they will find it lacking. 

no latte art... lego art na lang ^_^

Konting Bayad:

Mura yung mga kape compared to those offered by similar establishments. It's "tambay-priced", meaning pwedeng tumambay at magkape dito regularly and it won't hurt the wallet much.

Rice meals are priced okay, considering the taste, preparation, and ambiance. Range is around P180 to P220. Yung mga sandwiches ang overpriced for us at about P250 a piece.

kablam!

Konting Kumento:
The interior of the place is really welcoming. Looking at all the details, it's like telling us, "Sit. Relax. Have a cup." Nakaka-engganyong tumambay para makalimot sa lahat ng negative vibes.

homey

Service is just okay. We find the staff not that participative when it comes to describing the items on the menu for us. It helps if they can suggest what to eat or drink when asked and give basic information about it.

bar area

Konti Pa:

The missing latte art aside and if one is not a hardcore coffee adik, okay bumalik balik dito para lang mag-relax, have chat-time with people, or just have one's autistic mode on.

artistic shot, less the latte art :P

Rating:
5 out of 7



  
[obi.April.25]

Anong Meron:

I met with a few friends from our church community for a long overdue food trip. Matagal nang suggestion ni Lysa na mag Sam Won sa BF, a Korean restaurant. So dito kami nag dinner one time.

the gang

Anong Chicha:

• Galbitang (Beef Short Ribs Soup)
• Pajeon Pancake (Seafood Pancake)
• Soondubu Chigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Hot Pot)
• Galbi and Dak Galbi (Beef Short Ribs and Chicken BBQ)
• Side Dishes (lots)
• Green Tea

galbitang with rice

Dahil nauna kami ni Kat (the place is really close to our place), nag advance order kami ng Galbitang. Pampainit ng tiyan. Ang sarap ng sabaw! Really flavorful, which is mostly yung rich na lasa ng beef ribs. Muka siyang pinaghirapan timplahin. Panay buto nga lang ang sahog. May konti lang na laman na nakakapit sa ribs. May kasama itong rice na parang Japanese short rice ang grain.

typical Korean side dishes (not unlimited though)

The pajeon pancake is so so. Not as delicious as the one we've had in Yedang Korean BBQ (in Pasig) but not bad really. Malasa yung seafood ingredient in a way na hindi malansa. Warning: mabigat sa tiyan.

tofu hot pot

We've had the tofu hot pot in mildly spicy mode. LOL. We don't want to risk it being too spicy to consume. Masyadong malambot yung tofu. Parang taho na ang consistency. Hindi na tumatalab ang chopstick. Natatabangan ako sa sabaw.

the grille

Galbi and dak galbi are grilled in front of us like in most Korean resto. It's served with a number of side dishes - another Korean restaurant thing. Unlike most other competitors though, hindi unlimited yung side dishes nila. One major turn off in our book. The beef ribs and chicken barbecue are tender. It's traditionally consumed by wrapping it up in lettuce together with your side dishes and condiments of choice. Eto ang must-try in most Korean resto and so with Sam Won as well.

The iced cold green tea is for free.

green tea

Magkano:

It's fairly priced at about P250 to P350 range. Mas maganda dito kung group dining kasi mas nakakatipid habang mas dumadami ang order at ang nagsasalo-salo.

Basically it's a good food trip place para sa magbabarkada.

oppa!

Anong Masasabi:
The place is simple. Walang masyadong elaborate design sa interiors. We like it that way because it usually means the chief selling point is good food. Na tama naman for Sam Won.

Merong area for regular seating at may corner for those who want to have it more traditionally Korean, which is nakaluhod or naka-upo sa sahig.

exhaust

Yung grille nila on the tables have this exhaust ports. Another typical feature ng Korean restaurants na may offering ng grilled meat. The exhaust works well. Hindi masyadong mausok yung lugar.

The staff are corteous. Pero sobrang busy nila tignan. Everybody is rushing about. There are two Korean ladies there na mukang sila ang may-ari. Makwento sila sa mga customers. Nakaka-aliw.

K-smile

Additional Trivia: "Sam" means the number five while "Won" is the Korean currency. So baka dun galing yung name ng resto, locally translates to "Limang Piso".

Ano Pa, Last Na:
That Korean resto in Pasig is still our number one in this genre. Pero sa relative distance ng Sam Won sa bahay, hindi na siya masamang alternative.

sam won

Ratings:
6 out of 7



[obi.February]

Intro:

We spent V-day at a newly established boutique hotel in Alabang (ilang tumbling away from our place) and adjoining their really chic lobby is a branch of Romulo Cafe. 

May free breakfast buffet dun yung nakuha naming reservation but we also had dinner there anyway (dahil puno ang Yushoken!).

just a couple of steps to the right is the entrance to Romulo Cafe

Main Event:

• Pasta Pilipino (Spicy Tuyo Pasta)
• Cheese and Vigan Longganisa Dumplings
• Chocolate Cake
• Molo Soup
• Lechon Paksiw
• Fried Danggit

On the Pasta Pilipino, malasa ang tuyo but not really spicy. Nasarapan kami sa idea ng tuyo on pasta. The taste goes well together. May pulang itlog ito pero hindi namin nalasahan yung alat nun. It also comes with tomatoes. So perfect sana yung laro ng mga sangkap. KASO... konti ang servings. Yun lang.

pasta pinoy

On the Cheese and Longganisa Dumplings, nalungkot kami pag lapag ng platito. Ang konti din ng servings (limang piraso) at ang liit. As in I-can-stick-three-in-my-mouth-at-the-same-time kind of bite size. Truly though, mukang Vigan Longganisa talaga ang ginamit na sangkap dahil ramdam yung flavorful spicy-salty taste nito. Oily lang ang preparation. Sana pinatulo muna yung langis ng mas mabuti. Ang kinang ng langis sa pabalat ng dumpling. Tsaka nasabi ko na ba? Ang konti ng servings. LOL.

uhm... yun na yon?

Redeeming factor ang chocolate cake. Tama lang ang tamis at pagka moist.

Sa breakfast buffet, standout ang Lechon Paksiw. Really? Lechon paksiw sa agahan? LOL. We were joking na baka madaming natirang pork from last night's meal. In any case, masyadong malambot ang pork nito at kulang sa tamis (Mang Tomas?) ang sauce.

chocolate cake

Yung danggit from the breakfast buffet is good. Hindi ma-alat ang pagka-prito. Nagustuhan din namin yung scrambled egg dahil half-cooked ang dating. Yung molo soup ay matabang. In kanto terms, parang pinag-babaran ng medyas. Haha.

Other choices in the buffet are cereals, loaf bread, juice, and fruits. Nothing noteworthy among them.

Damage:
Mahal. Fine dining price.

A proper meal can get you from P400 to P600. We cringed at the menu. Hindi kami ang target market ng restaurant na ito.

May 10% service charge.

nice interiors

Others:

Hands up, the best ang interiors ng resto. It's generally modern in design but there are splashes of antiquity in their choices of decors and ornaments. Yung wallpaper ay may retro patterns reminiscent of my lola's daster. At ang color choices nila ay either earth tones or muted green (for the wallpaper). Magaan sa mata.

klasik

monochromatic table setup

Madaming old photos ni Carlos P. Romulo, to whom the resto is named from. May mga kasamang trivia yung iba at old letters for the former President kaya nakaka-aliw basahin. It made me know more about his legacies than my gradeschool lessons. Peksman.

Service is good.

old letters to Carlos and family

Outro:
Fancy date place but prepare thy wallet.

nice rack ^_^

Rating:
4 out of 7



[obi . February]

Unang Hirit:

Nakikita na namin ito dati, malapit sa CBTL (konyo-code ng Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf) ng G2 (jeje-code ng Glorietta 2), during the time we are doing DIY crafts for our wedding.

Akala ko it's just another ordinary Japanese resto. Yun pala, ganun nga. Kaya minsang nainggit kami sa ritrato ng isang kaibigang kumain dito, gumaya na din kami.

entrance is entrancing

Ang Nasa Plato:

• Rosu Katsu Set
• Katsudon Set

Lahat ng set meals ay may kasamang Japanese rice, shredded repolyo, pickled something (atchara), miso soup, at seasonal fruit. Unli rice at repolyo. 

Parang may halong local grain yung kanin kasi hindi lahat bansot (short-grain). Matamis naman yung pakwan kaso anliit ng hiwa. Di ko type yung miso soup (as expected from me) pero si Kat nasarapan (so it must be good). Nothing special sa repolyo at atchara, pero yun ang pinapak ko (less calorie na alternative sa kanin). Ang sarap kapag binudburan ng sesame sauce. Manamis-namis.

katsudon set

Nalalakihan ako sa granules ng breading ng rosu katsu (pork loin). Ang nagustuhan namin sa breading ay yung pagka-crunchy neto, pero sana hindi masyadong makapal yung budbod. Nalalakihan din ako sa layer ng taba nung slice na napunta sa amin. Maganda ang pagkaka-prito. Juicy. Gusto ko din na hindi gaanong masebo.

condiments

Ang nagustuhan namin sa katsudon ay yung luto sa itlog. Saktong sakto. Yung mala-uhog yung pula sa gitna. Perfect pang sabaw sa kanin. Which is tama lang dahil hindi ko naramdaman yung lasa ng katsudon sauce. Medyo matabang.

pork loin

Ang Lagay ng Pitaka:
Around P300 - P500 ang budget. Hindi nalalayo sa competitor *ubo* *yabu* *ubo*.

So again, burn moolah if you got spare. Pero hindi pwedeng dito regular na kumain kung wala ka sa larangan ng politika.

obi, kamikaze-ing his food

Ang Iba Pang Satsat:
Ambiance is awesome. Parang zen type ang interiors pero modern ang atake. It can get really noisy though kapag peak hours, with the way the tables are set up. Medyo magkaka-dikit na eh.

Laging mukang busy ang mga crew. Hindi sila nauubusan ng ginagawa. So medyo mahirap tumawag ng pansin. Walang may gusto makipag eye contact. LOL.

kat, digs in

The menu is straightforward. Aside from some Japanese jargons (na itanong na lang kasi sa waiter kung ano... oks lang yun, peksman!), madali na intindihin yung karamihan ng mga food items. Nakaka-aliw din basahin yung mga excerpts.

visual menu

useful instructions

entertaining excerpts

Huling Hirit:
Mas okay kami sa Yabu. Hihi.

Rating:
4 out of 7



[obi . March]