There's also lovely melodies being played.  And, we were so fortunate to be seated right next to it.  

Which reminds me... When I was a child, piano was my favorite instrument.  I was never fond of dolls.  All the time, I brought my piano toy with me.  I wonder why I gave up on that interest on playing the piano.  But, I still get goosebumps whenever I hear a beautiful piano melody though.  

Food

Soup

Vegetable Sinigang na Miso (225 php)

The Vegetable Sinigang na Miso wasn't as sour as I hoped.  I wished they had a level option. 
Meat

Kare-Kare ni Juanita (655 php)

The Kare-Kare ni Juanita has a sweet note on top of the usual subtle peanut-butter hinted kare-kare blend.  It reminds me of our local Filipino peanut butters that are sweet.  Yum!!!

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cafe Juanita has a timeless enchanting atmosphere unlike any other.  I bet its effect will always be as mesmerising even with multiple visits.  I highly recommend this place.

There are times when we eat for convenience and there are times when we eat for exploration.  My visit to Bistro United is for the latter.  And, let me tell you I have come to the right place - if not the best place!  Have you tried tilapia ice cream?  Well, if not you have too!  There's also so many other intriguing items on the menu that I just have to share!

Since I wasn't familiar with the area, finding this was a bit of a challenge for me.  Next time, I will search and mark for D Strip instead. 

Love the tiles!

But, I'm so glad I found it!  It was well-decorated and very spacious.

Food
The food is as top-notch as its interiors.

Starters

Smoked Fish Pockets (125 php)

Starting of with the Smoked Fish Pockets.  The triangular taco-shelled finger food delivers an initial crunchy sensation before unleashing the mellow salty, savory and succulent shredded smoked fish filling.
 

♥ Nacho Poppers (105 php)

I think the saying "once you pop, you can't stop" applies to the Nacho Poppers.  The combination of the salsa with the mango is amazing!

Soup & Salad

Crispy Ubod Salad (125 php)

If you want a healthy dish that's offers a fun crunchy experience, then definitely go for the Crispy Ubod Salad.  Love the texture of the components as well the taste of the dressing!

Pasta

Bagnet Ravioli (245 php)

I really admire how bold Bistro United got when they innovated the Bagnet Ravioli.  But, I somehow missed the crunchy skin of the bagnet which I loved that was underplayed in this.


Mains

♥ The Amazing Roast Beef (415 php)

The Round Table's Buffet is famous for The Amazing Roast Beef.  I'm so glad that they've decided to offer this ala carte in Bistro United.  This is truly amazing!!!

♥ Adobo Sa Mangga (395 php)

If you ask me what is the one dish I would pick at Bistro United, then definitely it is the Adobo Sa Mangga.  Can you believe that this doesn't have any soy sauce?  Instead, it has mango puree and bagoong?  I've never encountered something so interesting and balanced at the same time.

♥ Dalandan Chicken with Ube Rice (245 php)

I'm really biased towards Ube.  Since my childhood, I could not resist ordering Ube food products and dishes upon discovering their availability.  So naturally, I liked the Dalandan Chicken with Ube Rice.  Although I have to admit, if the Ube flavor is stronger, I would have loved it even more.

♥ Porchetta Kare-Kare (245 php)

The Porchetta Kare-Kare is another must try!  I'm not recommending it for the porchetta alone but also for the rich delicious sauce.


All Day Breakfast

Arroz Caldo Overload (155 php)

While the Arroz Caldo Overload did not appeal as intriguing as the other dishes, it gave me a nice nostalgic comforting feeling.

Burgers

♥ Spiced Salmon Burger (340 php)

The Spiced Salmon Burger is delicious!  I still prefer Slice's Salmon Burger but this comes so close.  I'd settle for this anytime of the day.

♥ Roast Beef Po-Boy (330 php)

If you prefer sandwiches or need a to go meal, the Roast Beef Po-Boy is a great alternative to the The Amazing Roast Beef.

Fried Chicken Sandwich (255 php)

Look at the beautiful egg!  That is what makes eating this Fried Chicken Sandwich a challenge if you're a neat freak.  But, totally worth it.


Dessert

Banana Fritters with Salted Yema

When you're used to eating our local favorite "turon", the Banana Fritters with Salted Yema could take a while before you're taste buds could get used too.  But indeed, the crunchy, mushy, salty and sweet combination works well.

Double Baked Brownies

The Double Baked Brownies is moist and fudgy at the same time. 

Gold Medal Carrot Cake

My companions enjoyed the Gold Medal Carrot Cake.  Since I'm not much of a sweet eater, I found this too sweet for me.

♥ Tilapia Ice Cream

Don't ever dine at Bistro United without having to try their Tilapia Ice Cream.  It is really good!  I actually bought a pint of this for 275 php.  It's such a great welcome treat for house guests.  All of them seemed quite pleased with the new and interesting experience. 


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tsinoy Foodies highly recommends Bistro United for an amazingly unique dining experience.  Seriously, this place deserves more buzz with its genius menu items!  Plus, the ambiance and service is superb too. 

A few weeks ago, Berylle invited Sumi and me to have our supposedly annual Christmas Lunch (late by a few months) at Tittos Latin BBQ & Brew. 

I was really looking forward to meeting the girls because we haven't seen each other for almost a year!  I'm mostly guilty for the difficulty with the schedule...

I was surprised at how huge, bright and colorful the place was. 

Everything meshed together gave a casual and festive vibe.

And if your looking for a more cozy experience, check out this cool lofts on the second floor.

Food

Platittos! (Small Plates/Starters)

Nacho el Gigante (375 php)

Better bring the whole gang if you're ordering the Nacho el Gigante.  We failed to finish this.

Elote (195 php)

I never thought I'd love a char-grilled corn until I tried Elote.
 

Elote (195 php)

But, I'm still as lazy so I prefer Elote in this form.  It's a brilliant idea for them to offer diners an option.

Tittos Wings (245 php)

The Tittos Wings is sweet and spicy.  A well-made combination of barbecue and chiptotle. 

♥ Carne Asada Frittas (245 php)

If I could have a bowlful of my favorites placed in a single dish, it would be the Carne Asada Frittas.  Let's see it has grilled skirt steak, melted mozarella and cheddar cheese, molted egg and chimichurri. 

Gambas con Setas (P320)

Fellow mushroom lovers, let's rejoice over addition of oyster mushroom chicharones.  I think that is what made the Gambas con Setas sensational for me. 

Churassco Beef Salpicao (295 php)

The Churassco Beef Salpicao is a savory and garlicky treat with big chunks of tender beef cubes. 


Quezadilla

Pollo Pizzadilla (295 php)

The Pollo Pizzadilla is an open-face tortilla with grilled chicken and pimientos bits drizzled with cheese, sour cream and chimichurri.  This reminds me of a crispy thin crust pizza but with its unique Mexican twist.

Street Tacos

♥ Beef Barbacoa (145 php)

I love street tacos so I was quite delighted to try some again.  The Beef Barbacoa is my favorite among those we tried because of the delicious slow cooked beef belly bits. 

♥ Sisig (135 php)

 The Sisig with liver sauce is simply irresistible.  Everyone adored this!

Salted Egg Shrimp (145 php)

I could never have expected that the salted egg craze which is an Asian innovation could work as a taco.  The Salted Egg Shrimp is so good!

Paellera! (Paella)

♥ Paella de Carne Medio (395 php)

Perhaps the texture of the rice isn't perfect but taste-wise, I couldn't have wished for a more flavorful Paella de Carne.

♥ Arroz Negra Medio (495 php)

I love the surprising tinapa ingredient in the Arroz Negra.  This is a must try!

Entradas! (Mains)

Pollo Asado Mitad (Half) (340 php)

I wonder if there was just too many dishes but I don't remember anything remarkable about the
Pollo Asado.  But, I highly recommend eating it with the sweet mango relish.

♥ Costillitas (310 php)

The Costillitas or their version of cuban baby back ribs is perfect!  A visit isn't complete without it.  The price is so reasonable too.

♥ 18 Hour Gaucho Steak (480 php)

For men and meat lovers who crave for meat in every meal, the 18 Hour Gaucho Steak is of course a must order.

Drinks

Pineapple Ginger (95 php), Tamarind Cola (95 php), Cucumber Elderflower (110 php), Almond Horchata (125 php), and Tittos Iced tea (95 php)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
There's no other place that can offer a fun and playful twist to latin food like Tittos Latin BBQ and Brew.  I have to commend Chef Jerwyn Rabo for his instinctive choice in ingredients in delivering comfort food for the soul.  And, the price is so reasonable that you can easily invite and share your delightful experience with your friends and family.