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Gram Cafe and Pancakes: Fluffy Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes (Serendra BGC)
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Perhaps, there is nothing like the thought of trying a fluffy Japanese-style soufflé pancakes at Gram Cafe and Pancakes that could easily tempt the family to rush out on a gray and drizzly night.
Like most spur-of-the-moment family eat outs, we arrived in the nick of time, just minutes before the closing time.
Fortunately, they were considerate enough to let us into such a nice and cozy hideaway.
We felt as if all day-to-day distractions dissolved as we enjoyed sitting comfortably in its cozy chairs, embraced by its warm yellow lighting, and dazzled by the cheerful sunflower centerpieces and cute interiors.
We took our time taking memorable photographs as we waited for our orders.
Food
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| Premium Pancake (405 php) |
We ordered the Premium Pancake shared by threes so we'd have one each. Our craving was satisfied with its soft and moist composition. But, we didn't find it to be jiggly as others have claimed.
Since there aren't much Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes brands in the Philippines yet, we're quite satisfied to have Gram Cafe and Pancakes within our reach.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Gram Cafe and Pancakes Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Gram Cafe and Pancakes | |
| Business Address | Ground Floor, Serendra, BGC, Palm, 11th Ave, Taguig, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 7am-11pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0966) 005-6707 |
| Other | |
Closed: Motto Motto: Japanese Pancake Craving Conquers Covid Fears (Bonifacio Global City Taguig City)
In every social community, there's a compass that leads us to where we are. In our family, we're all agree that it is our mom. We all admire her for being an action person. Once she sets her mind on something, she quickly acts on it. So last year around March, when everyone was preparing for the possibility of a lock down, she craved for Japanese Souffle Pancakes and we ended up going up just for Motto Motto.
During that time, we all thought it was ridiculous. The supermarkets had long queue of people panic buying for supplies while other establishments were pretty much deserted.
As we look back at our photos and recall the memories of that night, we can't help but feel grateful that we did go out that night. Little did we realize back then that it would take a very long time to dine out as comfortably as that time...without masks, face shields and acrylic dividers.
Also upon writing this, we've come to recognize that time is indeed relative. Even after a year, our recollection of this moment is immensely sharp as if not a year has passed because there weren't any other dining out experiences that filled the rest of the year after this.
Food
All Day Breakfast
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| Classic Souffle Pancake (250 php) |
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| Strawberry Souffle Pancake (250 php) |
Salads
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| Silky Tofu and Kaisou Salad (220 php/Sharing) |
Hamburg-O-Rama
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| Demi Glace (350 php) |
Motto Motto Donburi
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| Special Gyudon US Beef (395 php) |
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| Oyakodon (295 php) |
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| Seafood Tendon (375 php) |
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| Shake Yukhoe Don (350 php) |
Curry Rice
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| Karaage Curry Rice (275 php) |
Beverages
Coffee Hot or Cold
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| Iced Latte (110 php) |
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Bonifacio Global City is one of the most progressive places in the Metro. Malls continue to be bigger and better. Market! Market! has recently opened its new C5 Wing where Mr. Korea BBQ established its pioneer branch.
Mr. Korea BBQ is a sister company of Jin Joo Korean Grill. While we enjoyed the Chesse Deung Galbi (치즈등갈비) of Jin Joo, we have yet to try the unlimited k-bbq with 10 flavors there. So, imagine how thrilled we were to discover that Mr. Korea BBQ offers 14 flavors!
Drinks
Mr. Korea BBQ is the first unlimited korean barbecue concept we have encountered to offer an unlmited self-service juice bar.
Food
Each table is provided a set of side dishes or banchan (반찬), three dipping sauces or ssamjang (쌈장), cheese sauce dip and lettuce wrap or ssam (쌈). Yes, like its sister company Jin Joo, it also has the awesomecheese sauce and its refillable to your heart's content.
Banchan (반찬)
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| banchan (반찬) |
Since we dined for the first time, we assumed the banchan may vary as it is the usual practice in korean restaurants. Nevertheless, we give a full thumbs up for the banchan we tried (in clockwise order):
- Cabbage Kimchi (양배추 김치)
- Gamjachae Bokkeum (감자채 볶음)
- Yangpa Jangajji (Soy Pickled onions) (양파 장아찌)
- Sigeumchi Namul (Seasoned Spinach) (시금치 나물 반찬)
- Gamja Salad (Mashed Potato Salad): (감자샐러드)
Three Dipping Sauces or ssamjang (쌈장)
- This is the main sauce for grilled unmarinated meats such as the Samgyupsal (삼겹살구이) and Woogyupsal.
- This sauce goes well with the marinated grilled meats.
- This sauce brings out the flavor of grilled meatseaten on its own (without being wrapped by lettuce)
Under Mr. Korea's Rules, you can only order 2 kinds of meat for 4 full paying adults and 3 kinds of mats for 6-full paying adults at a time. We suggest that you order a variety of comabinations (i.e. rolls, unmarinated and marinated pork and beef).
Pork
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| ♥ Pork Teriyaki Enoki Roll |
Beef
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| ♥ Dry Rub Woosamgyup |
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| Korean Chili Pepper Woosamgyup |
The Korean Chili Pepper Woosamgyup is suitable for those enjoy powdery and pepperish dishes.
Korean Hotpot Set
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| Unli Hot Pot Set (Add 50 php) |
We don't recommend the Unli Hot Pot Set since the broth even with all the ingredients lack flavor. If you opt to avail of this option, you can try to add some cheese sauce into it for a more wholesome umami flavor.
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| Unlimited BBQ plus Unli Hot Pot Set (Add 50 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mr. Korea BBQ offers an enjoyable unlimited Korean BBQ experience for a reasonable price. With 14 flavors of meat and unlimited cheese dip, we guarantee that you will have a very fulfilling Korean BBQ meal.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Mr. Korea Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Meat Menu | Beverages and Rules |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Mr. Korea | |
| Business Address | Ground Floor, C5 Wing, Market! Market!, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City |
| Business Hours | 10am-10pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 400-600 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0927) 688-9555 |
| Other | |
I can't recall the last time I've been excited to try a newly opened Japanese restaurant. So I was quite intrigued when the family discovered one originating from Japan called "Washoku Musashi-Tei".
The place is usually crowded with foreign and Japanese guests. They also have function rooms for group privacy.
This is set on the table while we were waiting for our orders.
It also serves complimentary brown rice tea.
Food
Set
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| ♥ Aburi Salmon Don with Miso Soup (430 php) |
The aburi I've encountered are usually very extravagant. But, I've always believed that the best things are the simple things and this Aburi Salmon Don.
Ramen
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| ♥ Seafood Tokujo Ramen (470 php) |
New
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| ♥ Teppan Cheese Hamburg Teishoku (430 php) |
Curry
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| ♥ Fujisan Katsu Curry (450 php) |
Katsu
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| Fillet Katsu 3 pcs. ala carte (380 php) |
Just looking at the Fillet Katsu, you can already see how perfectly fried it is right?
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Washoku Musashi-tei is a well-rounded Japanese restaurant that will surely satisfy you whatever your Japanese dish craving is. Given the food quality and portion, I find the pricing to be justified. I believe the quality is as high as prestigious and expensive hotel Japanese restaurants.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Washoku Musashi-tei Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Drink Menu 1 | Drink Menu 2 | New | Ramen | Tonkatsu | Tonkatsu 2 | Tonkatsu Teishoku | Tonkatsu Teishoku 2 | Ebi Fry | Ebi Fry 2 | Teishoku | Curry | Sets | Sashimi | Sashimi 2 | Others | Others 2 | Take Out | |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Washoku Musashi-tei | |
| Business Address | The Forum, 7th Avenue Corner Federacion Drive, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11am-11pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
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