Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Ebun
October 20, 2012. Saturday.
We really aren't familiar with the ins and outs of Mall of Asia. We literally had to go around the whole mall at least once to look at all the restaurants. The bad thing was after one go round at it, we still couldn't decide where to eat lunch. So we walked again, and we decided that the first restaurant we agreed on would be the choice, not buts and ifs. That restaurant was Ebun.
Ebun what?
Located just in front of The Music Hall of the Entertainment Mall section of MOA, (You probably didn't know that MOA had different names for their different mall sections, neither did we. Here's a map of it.) The maize colored interiors of Ebun will definitely catch your eye. Ebun is under Mangan, which is in the bigger scheme of things is under the Cabalen brand. Knowing the background of those two place, then you are sure to get good food at good prices. It is mainly a Kapampangan themed restaurant with local favorites dotting the menu.
By the time we entered the restaurant, it was already quite late for lunch. Only a few other tables were occupied which meant the service was really quick and courteous. The place looked stylish and refined, but not so much that it is intimidating.
We took the time to review their menu and frustratingly failed to order any of their specialties (which I read up on yesterday). On the good side, that gives us reason to come back and dine here again when in the area. But I digress, on to our orders :)
I got a Buko Shake and Kim ordered Iced Tea.
Both were a little too sweet for our taste.
For appetizer, we got the Chicharon Bulaklak.
Red Horse at Empi na lang kulang, game na!
We got Bicol Express to share.
Bicol Express is one of our favorite local dishes so we just had to order this one. We were surprised at how meaty the pieces of pork were. Usually, the cuts would've been smaller and thinner. Good thing that the pork was really tender and has absorbed the flavor of the coconut milk and chilies. The serving was also big, even if shared by two people with big appetites.
And we ordered Bisteg Bangus Belly, also for sharing.
It seems weird now that we ordered two dishes that had sarsa, but we were so hungry at that time that we really didn't care, let alone notice. I'm not sure of this, but bisteg is probably the Kapampangan version of bistek. Save for the light color of the sauce, this has got to be one of the best Bistek Bangus Belly I've had. The sarsa had the right mix of salty and sour which really flavored the bangus well. Plus, the slight sweetness of the onion gave a nice contrast to the sarsa. I only wish that it had more bangus belly in it, much like the bistek in Serye.
As mentioned above, we are definitely coming back here. There's a whole lot more of the menu we want to try, like the Balut ala Pobre and the Morcon! We didn't get to take down the prices of the items we ordered, but I would've remembered if I felt ripped off afterwards. And I didn't! So when you find yourself in Mall of Asia and want to dine at somewhere that isn't in every mall, head on over to Ebun!
Ebun
Ground Level Entertainment Mall,
Mall of Asia Complex,
Pasay City, 1300
(02) 659- 8853
We really aren't familiar with the ins and outs of Mall of Asia. We literally had to go around the whole mall at least once to look at all the restaurants. The bad thing was after one go round at it, we still couldn't decide where to eat lunch. So we walked again, and we decided that the first restaurant we agreed on would be the choice, not buts and ifs. That restaurant was Ebun.
Ebun what?
Located just in front of The Music Hall of the Entertainment Mall section of MOA, (You probably didn't know that MOA had different names for their different mall sections, neither did we. Here's a map of it.) The maize colored interiors of Ebun will definitely catch your eye. Ebun is under Mangan, which is in the bigger scheme of things is under the Cabalen brand. Knowing the background of those two place, then you are sure to get good food at good prices. It is mainly a Kapampangan themed restaurant with local favorites dotting the menu.
By the time we entered the restaurant, it was already quite late for lunch. Only a few other tables were occupied which meant the service was really quick and courteous. The place looked stylish and refined, but not so much that it is intimidating.
We took the time to review their menu and frustratingly failed to order any of their specialties (which I read up on yesterday). On the good side, that gives us reason to come back and dine here again when in the area. But I digress, on to our orders :)
I got a Buko Shake and Kim ordered Iced Tea.
Both were a little too sweet for our taste.
For appetizer, we got the Chicharon Bulaklak.
We got Bicol Express to share.
Bicol Express is one of our favorite local dishes so we just had to order this one. We were surprised at how meaty the pieces of pork were. Usually, the cuts would've been smaller and thinner. Good thing that the pork was really tender and has absorbed the flavor of the coconut milk and chilies. The serving was also big, even if shared by two people with big appetites.
And we ordered Bisteg Bangus Belly, also for sharing.
It seems weird now that we ordered two dishes that had sarsa, but we were so hungry at that time that we really didn't care, let alone notice. I'm not sure of this, but bisteg is probably the Kapampangan version of bistek. Save for the light color of the sauce, this has got to be one of the best Bistek Bangus Belly I've had. The sarsa had the right mix of salty and sour which really flavored the bangus well. Plus, the slight sweetness of the onion gave a nice contrast to the sarsa. I only wish that it had more bangus belly in it, much like the bistek in Serye.
As mentioned above, we are definitely coming back here. There's a whole lot more of the menu we want to try, like the Balut ala Pobre and the Morcon! We didn't get to take down the prices of the items we ordered, but I would've remembered if I felt ripped off afterwards. And I didn't! So when you find yourself in Mall of Asia and want to dine at somewhere that isn't in every mall, head on over to Ebun!
Ebun
Ground Level Entertainment Mall,
Mall of Asia Complex,
Pasay City, 1300
(02) 659- 8853
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Cocina Juan
October 17, 2012. Wednesday.
We haven't been around the Maginhawa area for quite some time. So last Wednesday we decided to revisit the street that has become a foodie heaven in the past few years. Our restaurant of choice for the day was Cocina Juan.
We haven't been around the Maginhawa area for quite some time. So last Wednesday we decided to revisit the street that has become a foodie heaven in the past few years. Our restaurant of choice for the day was Cocina Juan.
It is Central American inspired and they specialize in Tex- Mex food. They are known for their use of chimichurri sauce in their grilled meats. Chimichurri is parsley, garlic, oil and vinegar. The food ranges from casual Tex- Mex fare like nachos, burritos, and quesadillas to the more locally unfamiliar like churrasco. Actually we know what churrasco is, we just call it barbecue or grilled meat.
It is quite hard to find the place if you don't exactly know where it is. It is in front of Moonleaf in Maginhawa, and the only signange you can clearly see from the street is a big red chili. There's no visible signage of the restaurant's name from the street, but there is one once you enter the al fresco dining area. The place's interiors are Central American inspired with earthy colors dominant all throughout the place and varying pieces of paintings and art displays strewn around.
We took our pet bear, Coke Bear, a.k.a CB, to dine with us. Haha. On to our orders!
We were first served with our drinka, a couple of Iced Teas together with complimentary nachos with their sweet white sauce.
I got the Churrasco de Nicaragua with Chimichurri Sauce.
The grilled meats on my plate were sausage, chicken and pork. The grilled meats were served with rice and also came with sides of fries and salad. And of course, there was the chimichurri sauce. The meats were grilled nicely and evenly. It wasn't tough or chewy. It also was just seasoned conservatively with what I guess are just salt and pepper, which made it a perfect match to the citrusy and sour flavor of the sauce. The sides were nothing special but was enough to give your taste buds some variety.
I got the Churrasco de Nicaragua with Chimichurri Sauce.
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| Churrasco de Nicaragua with Chimichurri Sauce. 359php. |
The grilled meats on my plate were sausage, chicken and pork. The grilled meats were served with rice and also came with sides of fries and salad. And of course, there was the chimichurri sauce. The meats were grilled nicely and evenly. It wasn't tough or chewy. It also was just seasoned conservatively with what I guess are just salt and pepper, which made it a perfect match to the citrusy and sour flavor of the sauce. The sides were nothing special but was enough to give your taste buds some variety.
Kim ordered the Cerdo Castillo Chimichurri Pork Ribs.
The grilled pork ribs is served with rice. This is a big meal for Kim, as there were two thick pieces of ribs. The meat was tender, but it was a tad bit salty. Good thing the chimichurri sauce was there to offset that.
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| Cerdo Castillo Chimichurri Pork Ribs. 289php. |
We also got the Burrito Grande to share.
I was so excited with this one when it arrived on our table. It was a big ass burrito! But that excitement quickly died down as we took a taste of it. It didn't taste like any burrito I've had before. And I'm not even comparing it to the ones I've had in taquerias back in LA. Even compared to local fare, this one pales in comparison. The thing that really spoiled it for me was how the beef tasted. It was sweet. You know how those street fare barbecues are marinated in ketchup and soy sauce? It tasted like that. It was weird coupled together with the generous amount of cheese and rice.
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| Burrito Grande to share. 199php. |
Overall, we'd say that this was a so-so dining experience for us. It's nice that Cocina Juan adds variety to Maginhawa as a whole with their different theme. But with so many other restaurants in the area that provide better a pricepoint, it'll be a while before we come back again.
Cocina Juan
100 Maginhawa Street,
Teacher's Village, Quezon City
(02) 4343911
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocina-Juan/59845509318?sk=photos_albums
Cocina Juan
100 Maginhawa Street,
Teacher's Village, Quezon City
(02) 4343911
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cocina-Juan/59845509318?sk=photos_albums
Monday, October 15, 2012
Yabu: The House of Katsu
October 12, 2012. Friday.
After reading so many great reviews about Yabu, we just had to try it for ourselves. We both haven't been to Megamall in awhile, so it took a good minute for me to get by bearings on right to navigate the 2nd largest mall in the country.
Yabu is supposed to be the first and only authentic Katsu restaurant in the country, or so they claim. I am not sure if that account is true, but that's what it says inside their informative menu. For those who are not familiar what katsu is, to quote from their menu, "The word katsu is an abbreviation of the word "katsuretsu," which means cutlet. It generally refers to a sliced piece of meat that is breaded and deep fried." So if you are overly health conscious, this place is not for you 'cause almost everything is beautifully deep fried in here. Anyway, if you want to learn more about Yabu and katsu, their menu is very helpful.
When we finally found the place, we were ushered into our tables which had comfortable leather seats. Yabu has 2 dining areas, separated by a divider adorned with manga depicting the cooking of katsu. There's probably no difference between the 2 areas, it's probably just divided to avoid monotony. The restaurant is well lit with a golden color scheme. Made me feel like royalty.
Since it was our first time to eat at Yabu, so we thought we would need to ask the waiters to help us out in ordering. But upon being handed the menu, we found out that it was not needed. Everything you wanted to know was in the menu! So we proceeded to order. But before that, we have to show you how to make your very own katsu sauce!
First, you grind the sesame seeds. The waiter advised us to grind about 50% of it to preserve the taste of the sesame seeds.
Second, you add 2-3 scoops of the tonkatsu sauce. The more you add, the more sour it gets.
Third, mix them together. And enjoy dipping your katsu in it!
I ordered the Rosu Tonkatsu Set.
At first I wanted to order the Premium Kurobata Pork Set, but I wasn't really sure if I wanted to spend 575php on something I'm not certain of the taste. So to play it safe and still satisfy my love for pork, I got the cheaper Rosu - Pork Loin. It is a juicy 3/4 inch thick pork cutlet with a very generous trimming of fat. Each katsu set is served with unlimited Japanese rice, unlimited cabbage, miso soup, Japanese pickles, and a bowl of fruit. The pork was really juicy and tender with the fat separating immediately from the meat once you go through it. And the breading of panko flakes was very thin unlike the ones you get from fast food chains. It is deep fried in Canola oil which has 0 trans fat thereby eliminating the overwhelming greasy feeling which is common in deep fried food. I'm sure that the pork was well prepared, but I found it a bit bland for my taste. Good thing the katsu sauce made up for it. I'm thinking maybe the pork from the Black Berkshire pig of the more expensive Kurobata Set would taste better, I have to come back and try that one.
Kim got the Chicken Katsu Set.
When our orders came in, we really couldn't tell the difference between the two. The chicken looked like pork and vice versa. Well at least the chicken tasted like chicken, and the pork tasted like pork. Similar to the pork loin, although the tenderness is commendable, the chicken katsu is tasteless alone. But over-all, the combination of the whole set, with the DIY katsu sauce, makes a one-of-a-kind katsu experience. Every element goes well together, but a variety of condiments is readily available on each table for more preferences. The condiments include Japanese spices, sesame dressing and vinaigrette sauce for the cabbage and salads, and Himalayan salt if you need to add flavor to your food.
To wash it all down, we ordered Ripe Mango Shake and a can of Coke which was for 100php and 70php respectively.
We'll probably be coming back here again as I wasn't totally blown away by it. But since it has received a lot of good reviews, then maybe I really have to experience it again and order something different. Other than my complaint of my order tasting a bit underseasoned, everything was great in this place. Service was really fast, and everyone was very courteous from ushering us to our seats, to offering us extra orders. The ambiance and overall look of the place was nice, with the quote riddled walls of the restroom standing out the most. With all that being said, expect us back in Yabu again soon.
Yabu: The House of Katsu
2/F Mega Atirum, SM Megamall,
1552 Manila, Philippines
https://www.facebook.com/yabuhouseofkatsu
http://www.yabuhouseofkatsu.com/index2.php#/home/
After reading so many great reviews about Yabu, we just had to try it for ourselves. We both haven't been to Megamall in awhile, so it took a good minute for me to get by bearings on right to navigate the 2nd largest mall in the country.
Yabu is supposed to be the first and only authentic Katsu restaurant in the country, or so they claim. I am not sure if that account is true, but that's what it says inside their informative menu. For those who are not familiar what katsu is, to quote from their menu, "The word katsu is an abbreviation of the word "katsuretsu," which means cutlet. It generally refers to a sliced piece of meat that is breaded and deep fried." So if you are overly health conscious, this place is not for you 'cause almost everything is beautifully deep fried in here. Anyway, if you want to learn more about Yabu and katsu, their menu is very helpful.
When we finally found the place, we were ushered into our tables which had comfortable leather seats. Yabu has 2 dining areas, separated by a divider adorned with manga depicting the cooking of katsu. There's probably no difference between the 2 areas, it's probably just divided to avoid monotony. The restaurant is well lit with a golden color scheme. Made me feel like royalty.
Since it was our first time to eat at Yabu, so we thought we would need to ask the waiters to help us out in ordering. But upon being handed the menu, we found out that it was not needed. Everything you wanted to know was in the menu! So we proceeded to order. But before that, we have to show you how to make your very own katsu sauce!
First, you grind the sesame seeds. The waiter advised us to grind about 50% of it to preserve the taste of the sesame seeds.
Second, you add 2-3 scoops of the tonkatsu sauce. The more you add, the more sour it gets.
Third, mix them together. And enjoy dipping your katsu in it!
I ordered the Rosu Tonkatsu Set.
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| Rosu - Pork Loin Set 120g. 355php. |
At first I wanted to order the Premium Kurobata Pork Set, but I wasn't really sure if I wanted to spend 575php on something I'm not certain of the taste. So to play it safe and still satisfy my love for pork, I got the cheaper Rosu - Pork Loin. It is a juicy 3/4 inch thick pork cutlet with a very generous trimming of fat. Each katsu set is served with unlimited Japanese rice, unlimited cabbage, miso soup, Japanese pickles, and a bowl of fruit. The pork was really juicy and tender with the fat separating immediately from the meat once you go through it. And the breading of panko flakes was very thin unlike the ones you get from fast food chains. It is deep fried in Canola oil which has 0 trans fat thereby eliminating the overwhelming greasy feeling which is common in deep fried food. I'm sure that the pork was well prepared, but I found it a bit bland for my taste. Good thing the katsu sauce made up for it. I'm thinking maybe the pork from the Black Berkshire pig of the more expensive Kurobata Set would taste better, I have to come back and try that one.
Kim got the Chicken Katsu Set.
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| Chicken Katsu Set 120g. 325php. |
When our orders came in, we really couldn't tell the difference between the two. The chicken looked like pork and vice versa. Well at least the chicken tasted like chicken, and the pork tasted like pork. Similar to the pork loin, although the tenderness is commendable, the chicken katsu is tasteless alone. But over-all, the combination of the whole set, with the DIY katsu sauce, makes a one-of-a-kind katsu experience. Every element goes well together, but a variety of condiments is readily available on each table for more preferences. The condiments include Japanese spices, sesame dressing and vinaigrette sauce for the cabbage and salads, and Himalayan salt if you need to add flavor to your food.
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| Condiments. Tonkatsu sauce, Japanese spices, Sesame dressing, vinaigrette suace, and Himalayan salt inside the pig- looking container. |
To wash it all down, we ordered Ripe Mango Shake and a can of Coke which was for 100php and 70php respectively.
We'll probably be coming back here again as I wasn't totally blown away by it. But since it has received a lot of good reviews, then maybe I really have to experience it again and order something different. Other than my complaint of my order tasting a bit underseasoned, everything was great in this place. Service was really fast, and everyone was very courteous from ushering us to our seats, to offering us extra orders. The ambiance and overall look of the place was nice, with the quote riddled walls of the restroom standing out the most. With all that being said, expect us back in Yabu again soon.
Yabu: The House of Katsu
2/F Mega Atirum, SM Megamall,
1552 Manila, Philippines
https://www.facebook.com/yabuhouseofkatsu
http://www.yabuhouseofkatsu.com/index2.php#/home/
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Fish & Co.
October 5, 2012.
For a first in this blog, we have something from TriNoma. We rarely go to TriNoma or SM North Edsa since we don't like crowds. Okay fine, Kim's okay with crowds so it's mostly just me. Anyway, since we were in a place we don't frequent, we decided to eat at somewhere that can't be found in our comfort zone of Eastwood- C5- BHS. After going around for a good 30 minutes looking at restaurants, we found ourselves in Fish & Co.
Fish & Co. as the name suggests specializes in.. drum roll please.. FISH! Well aside from that, they are known for serving most of their dishes in a metal pan. Hence the tagline, seafood in a pan. Meat lovers need not worry, though. They also serve pork, beef, and chicken.
I don't know where it started but it has always been my habit to order a restaurant's best seller each and every time. For some weird reason, I always think it would be a disservice if don't order the dish they are known for. Because of that, I got myself a solo serving of The Best Fish & Chips in Town.
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| The Best Fish & Chips in Town. 205php. |
Kim ordered Sambal Prawns for us to share.
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| Sambal Prawns. 595php. |
Overall, it was a great dining experience. The food was great and the service was excellent. The waiters were quick to refill our drinks and offer if we wanted to order more. The place itself was nice. It kind of reminded me of being out in the ocean, with all the wood designs and the blue hues used throughout the place. We're definitely coming back here.
Fish & Co.
TriNoma Mall
4th Floor, TriNoma Mall
Edsa Cor. North Ave.,
Quezon City, Philippines
(02) 916-2028
http://www.fish-co.com.ph/
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak + Dulcinea
September 27, 2012.
Kim doesn't like Sizzlin' Pepper Steak just for the very reason that the food takes time before it cools off. But for some weird reason, she wanted to eat there last Thursday maybe because it was the only restaurant that seemed to have a lot of vacant tables that night. And a sparsely occupied establishment means fast service or crappy food. But since Sizzlin' Pepper Steak has been around for a while, we know that it can always be counted on a decent meal.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is the local version of Pepper Lunch (a watered down version that is). But no worries, I don't mean anything negative by it. It just means that Pepper Lunch caters to the more upscale while Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is more affordable for everyone.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is different from most restaurants mainly for two reasons. First, they have this thing called the Moo Flip in which you have to flip it to MOO-OOVE if you want to call on their staff, otherwise it should just be flipped to STOP. Then there's the thing that I actually dislike about this place, and that is you have to cook your own food or at least finish cooking your own food. The food is served half cooked I assume, and then you have to finish it by flipping it over on your hotplate and pouring your sauce over it. A novel idea, but one that I really don't care much for. This applies to most items on the menu. I dislike it. Well, it's because I'm paying good money to have my food served to me. And sometimes, I burn or undercook my meat. So, there.
I ordered the Beef Pepper Rice.
It's thinly sliced beef served in its own special sauce with pepper rice on a hot plate. I like how tender the beef is and how the sweet sauce complements the pepper-y rice. Again, my only qualm is that I need to cook my own meat. Would've preffered if it was served on my table already cooked to perfection.
Kim got the Beef Curry Pepper Rice. As usual.
Tori Karaage is boneless fried chicken served with mushroom gravy. If only this came with gravy that tasted similar to Jollibee's, then this would have been a total winner. I know we got this to share, but I was the only one who ended up eating it since Kim didn't want any of it after having some a couple of days ago.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak
Eastwood City Walk 1
E. Rodriguez JR Ave., Libis,
Quezon City
(02) 709 - 2242
http://www.sizzlinpeppersteak.com/SPS/
Dulcinea
Eastwood City Walk 1
E. Rodriguez JR Ave., Libis,
Quezon City
(02) 709 - 3574
Kim doesn't like Sizzlin' Pepper Steak just for the very reason that the food takes time before it cools off. But for some weird reason, she wanted to eat there last Thursday maybe because it was the only restaurant that seemed to have a lot of vacant tables that night. And a sparsely occupied establishment means fast service or crappy food. But since Sizzlin' Pepper Steak has been around for a while, we know that it can always be counted on a decent meal.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is the local version of Pepper Lunch (a watered down version that is). But no worries, I don't mean anything negative by it. It just means that Pepper Lunch caters to the more upscale while Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is more affordable for everyone.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak is different from most restaurants mainly for two reasons. First, they have this thing called the Moo Flip in which you have to flip it to MOO-OOVE if you want to call on their staff, otherwise it should just be flipped to STOP. Then there's the thing that I actually dislike about this place, and that is you have to cook your own food or at least finish cooking your own food. The food is served half cooked I assume, and then you have to finish it by flipping it over on your hotplate and pouring your sauce over it. A novel idea, but one that I really don't care much for. This applies to most items on the menu. I dislike it. Well, it's because I'm paying good money to have my food served to me. And sometimes, I burn or undercook my meat. So, there.
I ordered the Beef Pepper Rice.
It's thinly sliced beef served in its own special sauce with pepper rice on a hot plate. I like how tender the beef is and how the sweet sauce complements the pepper-y rice. Again, my only qualm is that I need to cook my own meat. Would've preffered if it was served on my table already cooked to perfection.
Kim got the Beef Curry Pepper Rice. As usual.
Of the few times we have eaten here, I've only seen Kim order differently just once. This is her usual order, so I guess it must taste good for her to keep on ordering it. The thinly sliced beef is served with rice on a hot plate, and seasoned with pepper and curry powder. If you want to add some spice from your usual bestseller, this can be an option.
We also got Tori Karaage to share.
Sizzlin' Pepper Steak
Eastwood City Walk 1
E. Rodriguez JR Ave., Libis,
Quezon City
(02) 709 - 2242
http://www.sizzlinpeppersteak.com/SPS/
More often than not, we would always have some room for dessert even after a big meal. Kim wanted something sweet to compensate for her curry meal. And since it’s the time of the month for Kim to have cravings to which no one should interfere, we decided to get some churros.
How convenient it was that Dulcinea was just a few walks away from Sizzling Pepper Steak at Eastwood. Dulcinea’s ever famous Churros con Chocolate is the epitome of churros- perfect golden crisp dipped in melted bittersweet chocolate. It just makes you feel like a kid again! As we were eating, we even thought of ordering the “Churros All You Can” next time. But after finishing the five pieces of churros together, we were pointing at each other on who will get the last bite. At 98php, it might be too steep for 5 pieces of deep fried bread, but it was actually just enough to make our tummy happy.
Dulcinea
Eastwood City Walk 1
E. Rodriguez JR Ave., Libis,
Quezon City
(02) 709 - 3574
Monday, October 1, 2012
Flavours of China
September 23, 2012
After a long day of shopping in SM North Edsa, we just wanted a quick dinner since we were already tired and wanted to just relax at home. We decided we would go for Chinese because for some reason Chinese food always seems like comfort food to us. Since we were already in The Block, we settled for Flavours of China.
For starters, we ordered Sharksfin Dumpling.
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| Sharksfin Dumpling. 90php. |
We were both surprised at how yellow it was when served. We joked that it might have Hepa. It tasted okay, but for 90php I can name more than a handful of restaurants that serve better dimsum.
I got Siomai Noodle Soup.
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| Siomai Noodle Soup. 130php. |
Just like the sharksfin, this one tasted okay but not exceptional. But since I was hungry and wanted hot soup to warm my tummy, I had to make do with this. There was something weird as to how the dumpling in the soup tasted. It had this sort of after taste that I really can't pinpoint.
We also got Lechon Macau to share.
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| Lechon Macau. 240php. |
We thought that maybe the Lechon Macau would be their saving grace. But no, it was just like the first two dishes served, mediocre. It was crispy and cooked well, but most of the cuts were too fatty. After just a few pieces of this, Kim put down here utensils and stopped eating. Umay agad. For me it was okay that it was fatty since I love fatty foods but it was how oily it was that ruined it for me.
Aside from the food, the place also gets a thumbs down from us. Tables and chairs were really cramped against each other. And service was very slow. I understand that there are a lot of customers during Sunday dinner time, but they should really be prepared to cover all tables. It wasn't the wait staff's fault though since they seemed courteous enough.
To sum it all up, this was a pretty substandard Chinese dining experience for us. The prevalent theme for the night was we could have gotten better value for our money at some other place for each of the dish we ordered.
Flavours of China
2/F SM Cityh North EDSA, The Block
North Ave., Quezon City
(02) 442-0030
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