This time I had to treat my co-workers for my birthday and I chose a restaurant that I’ve been wanting to try right in my neighborhood. J. Abad Santos in San Juan is our little restaurant row with it’s ever changing tenants. Chow Fun is located right next to Tong Ren Tang and across Serenitea andContinue reading “Lunch at CHOW FUN Modern Chinese Bistro”
Category Archives: Manila
Lunch at Ukokkei Ramen Ron
When a picture of a closed Ukokkei spread around Facebook and you could almost hear gasps of shock and dismay jump out of the comments section. The only thing that went through my mind was, “I haven’t even tried it.” You see I’m not much of a ramen fan. I could go years without aContinue reading “Lunch at Ukokkei Ramen Ron”
Yummy Eats at Manda Centrale
Just the other day I read about a new night market opening near Shaw and planned to visit it one day since it’s so near my home and business. Yesterday the rain clouds, good timing and my driver’s decision to pass the area as a shortcut from Edsa I got the chance to go toContinue reading “Yummy Eats at Manda Centrale”
Lunch at Annapolis Seafood Palace
There are many good Chinese restaurants in Manila. My dad’s ultimate favorite is Choi Garden and my uncle E’s choice is Peking Garden and Choi too. For my aunt her favorite is Annapolis Seafood Palace in Greenhills. We had lunch last September for my uncle’s 6th death anniversary with some friends and family. steamed suaheContinue reading “Lunch at Annapolis Seafood Palace”
Dinner at BBQ Republic
For the past couple of months every time I passed by Wilson St. or whenever I go to Animal House I’d see the sign of BBQ Republic. From the logo I surmised it would be one of those chicken / pork barbecue with java rice kind of place. When I went there a week agoContinue reading “Dinner at BBQ Republic”
Dinner at Maimee’s Garden Cafe
Last week I received a text from my friend Deb who invited me and my US based cousin, Stanley for dinner with some of his HS classmates. Since it was in a restaurant that was very near my house I quickly said yes. But then I hardly turn down dinner invitations – far or near. IContinue reading “Dinner at Maimee’s Garden Cafe”
Dinner at Beso Cucina Vinoteka
Last June I went to Europe specifically to Spain, Italy and France. The trip which I’ve started to chronicle here  made me realize which cuisine I liked best based on the food I ate in those countries. In order of best to least it’s Spanish, French and last is Italian. Since I’ve been back I’veContinue reading “Dinner at Beso Cucina Vinoteka”
Lunch at ‘Cue Modern Barbecue
When I go to out of the country I insist on only eating that country’s cuisine. When we went to Spain all we had was Spanish food. Makes sense right? But in Manila I want to eat different kinds of food and it’s a good thing that new restaurants keep opening with new and improvedContinue reading “Lunch at ‘Cue Modern Barbecue”
La Crêperie
Rochelle and I recently played hooky on a weekday and watched a movie who’s title I’d rather not mention. While the movie was regrettable our lunch after was not. One of our very last meals in Paris was at a crêperie. We stuffed our faces with a wonderful dessert crêpe. Luckily you can get goodContinue reading “La Crêperie”
Nic’s Gourmet Desserts
I’ve passed by Nic’s Gourmet Desserts on A. Mabini several times but I never went in for fear of discovering some delicious creations that I don’t really need to be eating. But when I saw Lori’s feature on her blog I couldn’t resist checking it out myself. They also served breakfast, sandwiches and pasta asContinue reading “Nic’s Gourmet Desserts”
Shoot First Eat Later 