Having encountered Susie's Cuisine before at the Pamangan Fiestang Kapampangan 2012, I told the family to make a quick stop there.  



Judging from it's wide parking space and facade, it looks like a full blown restaurant.  We weren't sure if it was open since it was Maundy Thursday but I'm glad it was.

They have a lot of products already packed in boxes indicating that they are a famous pasalubong stop.

 They were shelves of pasalubong items from all over the Philippines. 

We bought our favorite Ocampo Uraro, the one on the left most, and Rico's Lengua de Gato from Baguio there. 

They are located the a few metes from Paning's Store so you can buy directly or if you're lazy there with a mark up of course.  When I was little, I used to de-shell a lot of these just to please my mom.  My mom used to love seeds and nuts but never had the patience to de-shell them.  Unfortunately, due to aging, she can't have much of it anymore.

It has a dining area and they have a utensil holder similar to that of food courts on the side.

Food

Pasta

Baked Macaroni Solo (60 php)

I guess there's no such thing as quick stop for my family as they were instantly tempted to order meals.  My youngest sister loves Baked Macaroni so she ordered this one.  It was just okay.  As you can see it looked pre-heated.  I prefer Nathaniel's version over this.


Pancit

Palabok Solo (50 php)

The Palabok was pretty good.  It's not as commercialized as those you usually encounter in Manila.


Mirienda

♥ Dinuguan (50 php)

What everyone enjoyed the most is the Dinuguan prepared Kapampangan style and what they locally called as Tidtad Babi.  It's a first encounter for all of us and we'll probably search for more!  This is why Kapampangan has always been one of the best Filipino cuisines for me. =)

Kakanin

♥ Moche-Moche Small (210 php)

I've tried the Moche-Moche before at the Pamangan Fiestang Kapampangan 2012, I just didn't know that it was from Susie's.  It is the Kapampangan version of the Japanese mochi.  So when I saw it, I ordered one just so the family can try it out.  It comes with coconut milk sauce.  The family didn't like it though.

♥ Leche Flan Medium (120 php)

How good is Susie's Leche Flan?  It is one of the best Leche Flan we have ever tried so we took a "lot" home with us for us to enjoy and to give them to relatives.  And, we will probably ask all friends and relatives passing by Pampanga for some. =D

♥ Leche Flan Medium (120 php)

My family is a BIG fan of Leche Flan.  We've tried so many versions from restaurants to special order.  So far this is one of the most affordable yet richest and creamiest one we've encountered. 
 

♥ Leche Flan Medium (120 php)

Don't let the exteriors full you, inside it is very fine and smooth.

♥ Tibok-Tibok Small (100 php)

Last but definitely not the least is Susie's signature kakanin, the Tibok-Tibok.  It's the kapampangan version of maja blanca.  According to the articles framed on its walls, this has been featured in several newspapers and magazines.  Of course, I've also tried it before at the Pamangan Fiestang Kapampangan 2012.   This was the last stock available so I felt lucky that the family could try it.

Latik

It is to be topped with Latik (which is coconut milk turned coconut milk curd).  I really liked the Tibok-Tibok but I think the family enjoyed the Leche Flan more.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Susie's Cuisine The Best in Pampango Kakanin surely lives up with its promised tagline.  Make a stop whenever you have the chance.  The service is good as the staffs are very friendly.  The price is also an enticing factor.

Alongside Angeles Fried Chicken is their sister company Mother's Cake House.  It's a cute bakeshop established in the 1960's.


It has a cute picket and fences design that makes it stand out.


It has a small dining area on the side.  But, more of the space is allocated for their displays.  There's are chillers for the cakes.


And, a glass shelf for the non-chilled pastries.  As you can see, some are already placed in boxed and ready for take out.

Food

Dining/Large Orders

Baked Mac (65 php)

My companions just couldn't get enough of the Baked Mac.  They were very happy with its cheesiness.
 

Baked Mac Large Order (420 php)

Even a large order was wiped clean by the group.

♥ Pansit Palabok (50 php)

I enjoyed the Pansit Palabok.  Despite its affordable pricing, they don't scrimp on ingredients like most palabok here in Manila.

♥ Tacos (95 php)

The Tacos are really good too! It's at par with Pancake House's Tacos but for a far lesser price.


Pastries

♥ Brownies (145 php)

 The Brownies are perfect for pasalubong.  It's rich, dark, bitter-sweet and moist. 

 

♥ Sansrival (25 php)

The Sansrival is very toothsome with its exciting chewiness.  The sweetness is not overwhelming too.

Butternut Roll (25 php/each)

The Butternut Roll is topped with powdered sugar with nuts on the side.

♥ Double Delight (25 php/each)

The Butternut Roll and Double Delight have the same light butter with chocolate chiffon.  I like the latter more because of the delicious blueberry and raspberry cream on top.

Pre-ordered Items

Egg Pie (135 php)

Egg Pie (135 php)

The Egg Pie had a nice smooth consistency and the right blend of flavor too.

 

Banana Cake (65 php)

The Banana Cake is moist, soft and tasty.


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Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mother's Cake House is a great place to enjoy comfort food and pastries at a reasonable price.  It's also a good stop to buy pasalubongs.

Cafe Adriatico is a two-storey cafe right at the center of Remedios Circle.  Through the years, it has never failed to enchant its diners with its unique oldish charm.

Food
Cafe Adriatico has a full menu of Spanish-Mediterranean dishes, salads, sandwiches, omelets and fondues.  For the Kulinarya Kalayaan Food Festival, Cafe Adriatico features the following dishes:

• Lengia Estufada
• Beef Salpicao
• Callos
• Paksiw na Plapla
• Suman sa Lihiya
• Arrozcaldo
• Dinuguan at Puto
• Filipino Breakfast Choices

Afternoon Delights

Famous Pancit Palabok (245 php)

♥ Tsokolate Eh! (295 php)

Cooking the Tsokolate Eh!

suman served with the Tsokolate Eh!

All Time Cafe Favorites

♥  Lola Ising's Adobo (435 php)

Lola Ising's Adobo is fried adobo belly cooked until dry and laid on a bed of adobo rice.  I enjoyed the boldness of flavor enhanced by the garlic cloves and the slight crispiness followed by tenderness in texture of this dish.  This is one of the best version's of adobo that I have ever tried.  

♥  Knockout Knuckles (595 php)

The Knockout Knuckles is our classic Filipino favorite Crispy Pata. Their recipe goes way back with LJC Group's Ang Hang Restaurant.  In 1989, Ms. Madhur Jaffrey, a well-known food writer and expert on Asian cooking, included in her book Eastern Cookery as quoted "During my last few trips to the Philippines, I had some of the best food in Manila at Ang Hang Restaurant.  One of the specialties was this dish.  The meat is juicy and tender and the skin is crackling crisp.  My children declared that was the best pork they ever tasted."  
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict