Last May 11, I attended the Grand Opening of Salo Food Park.  To be honest, it wasn't my first time.  It was such a cool place so I've checked it out before.  









And according to a client, this is his ideal place for solitary dinning.  As you all know, I've always shared with you about eating out with the company of friends and family.  I always looks at eating as a social activity.  But, I guess it could also be a comforting way to spend some time alone.  

Goto Monster


Happy to try one of their new Ice Cream Pop flavor : Mango Sticky Rice which was really good!  

Otora

Salo Bites
Potato chip munchers would not be able to resist the Salted Egg Chips from Salo Bites.

Ersao

Takoichi

Sugba


You can see that they are fresh off the grill.

Chorizo de Cebu (99 php)

Sinugbang Hipon (99 php)

Bulad Platter (99 php)

The Bulad Platter is a mix of dried fishes.  I just learned while ordering that Bulad means dried fish in Cebuano.

Hyun's Table Project

ChurroBing

Milk Ice Cream with Long Churros (130 php)

Shake ! Shake ! Kani Salad

Above Sea Level


Amigos Filmex Cantina

Beef and Cheese Quesadillas (180 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
There are no place in Malate like Salo Food Park.  With so many schools and offices nearby, I'm sure they are happy to have this colorful food spot to hang out at.

Salo Food Park
562 J. Nakpil Street,
Malate, Manila, Metro Manila

There are only a few places in Metro Manila especially in Makati City that serves Indian food and Vegan food alike so I was quite excited to discover Bollywood Treats at the lower ground floor of Century Mall. 

Unlike other stalls, it offers a very homey and simple vibe.

I think that's nice because when I'm taking a break from work, the best ambiance I'd wish for is one that is close to home.

Food

♥ Samosa (Vegan) (2 for 70 php)

Not only does Bollywood Treats offer Vegan selections, they offer them at a very low price!  Their Samosa is only 35 php per piece when you order by twos.

♥ Chicken Roti Roll (Shawarma) (60 php)

I didn't know that Indian Cuisine has its version of shawarma.  The Chicken Roti Roll is best eaten when hot and fresh.
 

♥ Non-Vegan Sample Platter (Single for 195 php)

If you want to try most items on their menu, go for their Sample Platter.  There are two versions of this: Vegan and Non-Vegan.  I chose the Non-Vegan which comes with Chicken Curry, BBQ Chicken, Beef Kebab or Beef Curry, Keema and Rice. 

Vegan/Vegeterian Menu

Baingan (Indian Eggplant) (40 php)

Looking for an affordable healthy side dish?  The Baingan is a great choice.

 

♥ Vegetarian Sample Platter (Single for 145 php)

My friends enjoyed their Vegetarian Sample Platter with Chole, Dal and Rice.



Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
With Bollywood Treats, you can now enjoy an authentic Indian, healthy, hearty and even Vegan-friendly meals.  The price is way cheaper than most meals served in the food courts along Makati.

A family friend suggested that we try their family favorite shawarma so he brought us to Nepo Mall in Angeles City Pampanga and led us to a stall named Passport Foods.

Crowds seem to gather to buy from it.  Customers come and go non-stop.  They have only 3 food items: Beef Lebanon Shawarma w/ cheese, Chicken Lebanon Shawarma w/ cheese and Samosa.  We wanted to try everything but only the Beef Lebanon Shawarma is available.


We watched as the staff prepared our Beef Lebanon Shawarma.  Instead of rolling the shawarma with the meat inside, they cut the pita and use the pockets to place the ingredients.

♥ Beef Lebanon Shawarma (59 php)

So here it is!  Indeed, the Beef Lebanon Shawarma is good.  It is distinct in taste I guess because of their special sauce.  The meat is chunky and seasoned enough. 

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Passport Foods Lebanon Shawarma is an interesting shawarma to try for shawarma fans out there.  If you're in Pampanga, check it out!