Magic Lagoon Restobar: Refreshing Stopover in Subic (Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales)
Subic, Zambales, Philippines
We enjoyed taking our time to take group photos over this falls and
| Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa (280 php) |
My companions know how much I insist for a well-balance meal so they order this Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa and
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Magic Lagoon Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Magic Lagoon Restobar | |
| Business Address | Bldg. 716, Bicentennial Park, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon Philippines |
| Business Hours | 24 Hours |
| Payment Options | |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (047) 252-1475 |
| Other | |
Gram Cafe and Pancakes: Fluffy Japanese-Style Soufflé Pancakes (Serendra BGC)
Fort Bonifacio, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
| Premium Pancake (405 php) |
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 | |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0966) 005-6707 |
| Other | |
Nobu Restaurant Manila: Birthday Dinner at Nobu's Floating Cabanas (City of Dreams Parañaque Metro Manila)
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
| Salmon Avocado Cut Roll (490 php) |
We had the same disappointment with the Salmon Avocado Cut Roll too. Just look at the form...
| ♥ Rock Shrimp Tempura with Butter Ponzu (1,200 php) |
| ♥ Australian Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin Tobanyaki (2,800 php) |
Another good option that's filling for beef lovers is the Australian Grass Fed Beef Tenderloin Tobanyaki.
| Mixed Seafood Tobanyaki (1,720 php) |
| Free Range Chicken with Antichucho Sauce (1,080 php) |
| US Prime Tenderloin with Wasabi Pepper Sauce (2,800 php) |
| Complimentary Birthday Cake |
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Nobu Restaurant Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★ | |
| Price | ★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Nobu Restaurant - City of Dreams Manila | |
| Business Address | Level 1 Nobu North Tower, Aseana Ave, Parañaque, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 5pm-11pm |
| Payment Options | |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 1,000-2,500 |
| Free WiFi | Yes |
| Contact | (02) 8691 2882 |
| Other | |
Choi Garden Seascape Village: Cantonese Cuisine Legacy Continues (Pasay Metro Manila)
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
For Chinese dining in with big groups, whether indoor or al fresco, Choi Garden in Seascape Village is a good choice as it has the longest prestige among all Chinese restaurants there.
| Choi Garden Seascape Village |
The Choi Garden Seascape Village offers dine in with function rooms and al fresco dining. We opted the latter because we get to enjoy the sea breeze and the live band.
Food
Soup
| Diced Wintermelon Assorted Meat Soup (840php/L) |
The Diced Wintermelon Assorted Meat Soup is something new for us. It was definitely a more affordable option than the Shark's Fin Soup but not far of in terms of taste and texture.
| Sliced Beef with Black Pepper Sauce |
The Sliced Beef with Black Pepper Sauce is a classic favorite.
| Steamed Chicken with Black Mushroom & Chinese Sausage |
| Fried Crispy Pigeon (750 php/pc) |
For our family, a chinese dining occassion without a Fried Crispy Pigeon is a crime.
| Steamed Crab w/ Glutinuous Rice |
| Steamed Crab w/ Glutinuous Rice |
As you can see, it is generous both in terms of king crabs and glutinous rice.
| Birthday Noodles |
The Birthday Noodles is another usual order.
| Mango Sago (210 php) |
The Mango Sago is most appreciated when given as a complimentary.
Other Seascape Village Restaurants We've Visited:
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Choi Garden Seascape Village is one of the legacy Cantonese cuisine places to dine at for any occassion. It hasn't failed us yet!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Choi Garden Seascape Village Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Choi Garden Seascape Village | |
| Business Address | Seascape Village CCP Complex, Pasay, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11am-10pm |
| Payment Options | |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0915) 714-0342 |
| Other | |
Cafe Agusta: Santorini-Inspired overlooking Cafe and Bar (San Roque Antipolo Rizal)
Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines
The family has been eager to escape the city and find solace in an al fresco cafe after a whole year of being locked at home. Antipolo being one of the nearest provinces outside Metro Manila was an easy choice for us and apparently, for many others too as most cafes were crowded for the weekend.
Fortunately for us, Cafe Agusta was able to accommodate us for a quick lunch.
Cafe Agusta is very spacious. It has an air-conditioned indoor cafe area which most guests preferred.
Our visit was just barely after Christmas so decor were still there.
While the coziness and coolness of the cafe was inviting, we stuck with our preference and chose the indoor al fresco area instead.
The Bar by Cafe Agusta
I can imagine this place to be livelier at night....
especially, the al fresco area which was now under the intense heat of the afternoon sun.
The cafe overlooks Antipolo which was still full of greens.
Food
The food took almost an hour to arrive so we were able to explore all areas and realized that the best time to dine there for the santorini al-fresco area with overlooking view would be around sunset to night time so it wouldn't be so hot.
There were a lot of unavailable items in the menu so we weren't explore as much as we hoped and ordered several of the same items.
Salad
| Insalata Agusta (325 php) |
For starters, we had the Insalata Agusta. The price was very reasonable for this good-for-sharing bowlful of mixed fresh greens, green beans, corn kernels, tomato, cheese, grilled chicken drizzled with its homemade orange dressing.
P.S. For those who have a bit of an OCD for cleanliness, the tableclothes in the indoor al fresco area are noticeably stained and don't seem to be replaced regularly.
Pasta
| Creamy Pesto with Grilled Chicken (350 php) |
The Creamy Pesto with Grilled Chicken is a delicious plateful of cream pesto pasta with generous strips of chicken breast.
Main
| ♥ Salpicao Di Manzo (460 php) |
The Salpicao Di Manzo is the priciest selection in the menu and also a must try! It was served hot with fragant garlic aroma. The beef tenderloin cubes were so tender and juicy that every bite was so pleasurable. It is also comes with vegetables and steamed rice.
| ♥ Chicken Parmigiana (325 php) |
The Chicken Parmigiana is our favorite amongst our orders. The light tangy homemade creamy tomato sauce together with the cheezinesss (of mozzarella and parmesan cheese) perfectly complements the crunchy breaded chicken breast. The chicken breast was also soft and juiyc to bite and not dry or tough at all.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The food and ambiance made our trip to Cafe Agusta worth it. But, the service could be improved more. Honestly, the patience of my companions was really tested while dining here.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Cafe Agusta Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Appetizers | Salad | Sandwich | Pasta | Main 1 | Main 2 | Other Drinks | Drinks | |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Cafe Agusta | |
| Business Address | Grand heights Road, San Roque, Upper Antipolo Rizal |
| Business Hours | 11am-9pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-700 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (0917) 148-1767 |
| Other | |