Restaurants
By Anonymous Paul on 20 July, 2016
carnitas The Filipinos’ tastebuds are getting more global each day. Who’d have thought that Manila would ever have several decent options for taco cravings. It’s something that I’m truly thankful for. A promising new player is Lagrima. Not serving up Tex-Mex nor Cal-Mex but Oaxacan styley Mexican food (by way of Cebu). chili verde and …read »
Restaurants
By Kitchyart on 3 February, 2016
Last week, the TFTP family got together for dinner. It’s funny how we had a long thread discussing where to eat for a week. We were all up for something spicy and we opted to try a restaurant that serves Hunan cuisine in Makati. It was a first visit for all of us, we browsed …read »
Restaurants
By Anonymous Paul on 6 November, 2015
No ambiance restaurants are generally good places to eat as they really focus more on the food. One such place, King Crab House, has been sitting quietly along P. Guevara for years. But still serves up consistently reliable seafood based Chinese style dishes for volume-style eating. I was there a few weeks ago with some …read »
Restaurants
By Anonymous Paul on 15 October, 2015
Taco Vengo makes good tacos. At least the ones I’ve tried. Honey soy glazed chicken: sweet, savory and topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw. Orange chipotle steak: intense beef flavor, topped with caramelized onions. The shrimp taco: tempura topped with slaw and tenkasu (batter crumbs). My favorite was the pork: made with pork cheek confit, …read »
Restaurants
By sanju on 5 October, 2015
C and I were recently invited to preview the new Tasting Menu at Allium Restaurant. Chef Mark Tan is switching his restaurant’s thrust to one that concentrates of tasting menus. The restaurant will offer two menu choices. A five course Market tasting Menu and a twelve to fourteen course Carte Blanche Menu. On this particular …read »
Restaurants
By sanju on 18 September, 2015
The south of Manila has a new welcome addition to its culinary makeup. Owned and operated by Miguel Vecin and Martin “Tinchu” Gonzalez, Bar Pintxos brings to the area an authentic voyage into the world of a Spanish Tapas bar. The setting is bright and airy with seating that aims to comfort. It is perfect …read »