Showing posts with label taste 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label taste 5. Show all posts
Ebi10: Rating our Japanese Dinner with a Perfect 10 (One Ayala Mall Makati)
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Since my little sister completed all her fellowship trainings as a endocrinologist and I has to carry the duties of a legal division chief, we could hardly find the time to chill and eat out like we used to.
Perhaps, it was destiny or a happy coincidence that we were both craving Japanese food and Ebi10 at One Ayala Mall turned out to be the perfect choice.
Although it had an unpretentious storefront adorned with softly glowing Japanese lanterns, inside lies a cozy and vibrant dining atmosphere. The sushi bar doubles as a cocktail bar and with DJ-station at the center, we can see how this relaxed dining space can transform into an elevated social lounge as the night unfolds.
Food
Sashimi
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| ♥ Salmon Aburi Nigiri (385 php/2 pcs.) |
We are so glad we had the Salmon Aburi Nigiri for our starter. It is handsdown one of the best rendition of the Salmon Aburi Nigiri we've ever had!
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| ♥ Salmon Aburi Nigiri (385 php/2 pcs.) |
I swear I almost cried in happy tears as the buttery norweigan salmon melted into my mouth and a burst of umami flavors from the salmon, while the uni delivered a pristine burst of sweet umami uni and finished with a harmonious blend of fragrant truffle, creamy Kewpie mayo, and savory teriyaki. Just from our teaser with the Salmon Aburi Nigiri, we knew we chose Ebi10 as the right choice.
Rolls
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| Crazy Maki (420 php) |
We had such an elevated satisfaction from the Salmon Aburi Nigiri, it was simply impossible for the humble and classic Crazy Maki surpass. To be fair, it had everything you can expect from a Crazy Maki — kani, cucumber, mango kwepie, agedama, and ebiko.
Salads
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| ♥ Spicy Tuna Salad (585 php) |
The Spicy Tuna Salad is another dish that brought delight our tongues. The soft tuna cubes was complemented by the explosive kick of the dinamite mayo and the pleasurable crisp of agedama (crunchy tempura batter) and fresh romaine lettuce.
Mains
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| ♥ Truffle Ponzu Steak (825 php) |
If you're looking for a steak dish that won't make you break your diet and your budget, then go for the Truffle Ponzu Steak.
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| ♥ Truffle Ponzu Steak (825 php) |
Despite its modestly thin slice, the Truffle Ponzu Steak delivers an intense fragrant flavor from the premium quality Australian tenderloin, crispy onion, kamote chips and truffle mushroom ponzu sauce.
Tempura
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| ♥ Jumbo Shrimp (600 php/3 pcs) |
At such a good price point, the Jumbo Shrimp is a must order!
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| ♥ Jumbo Shrimp (600 php/3 pcs) |
The fresh, sweet and jumbo-size shrimp perfectly coated in golden batter is worth every peso.
Chahan
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| Vegetable Chahan (190 php) |
The Vegetable Chahan is a surprise hit for us. We could never have imagined that a healthy bowl of rice, egg and mixed vegetables could be so good!
Sweets
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| Banana Nutella (250 php/3 pcs) |
The Banana Nutella is another validation of the chef's precise frying skills. Just look at how the golden-coated banana slices could be beautifully laid atop a smear of nutella and accented by dulce de leche and sesame seeds.
Fruity & Fizzy
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| ♥ Yuzu Fizz (220 php) and♥ Blueberry Fizz (220 php) |
Ebi10 is not just for good food, they serve amazing drinks too. We loved the refreshing palate-cleansing Yuzu Fizz and the cool and minty Blueberry Fizz we had.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Ebi10's creatively-crafted Japanese dishes and drinks combined with its cozy atmosphere is sure to make any newcomer come back for more. We can't wait to try more from their extensive menu!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Ebi10 Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Ebi10 | |
| Branches | One Ayala Makati Level 2 Alfresco, One Ayala Mall, Makati City (0962) 960-0895 | (0915) 920-6512 | (02) 7002-0366 Capitol Commons Meralco Avenue, Oranbo, Pasig City (0969) 610-8331 | (0936) 958-2522 | (02) 7000-02-88 Greenhills L136 G/F Greenhills Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Barangay Greenhills, Ortigas Ave., San Juan City (0967) 182-6425 | (0999) 804-4585 Eastwood G/F Tower 1, One Eastwood Ave., Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City (0921) 924-3240 | (0956) 948-6317 | (02) 7001-9636 Ayala Malls Vermosa G/F Building E, Ayala Malls Vermosa, Daang Hari Road, Pasong Buaya 1, Imus, Cavite (0916) 466-3269 | (0921) 853-0796 |
| Business Hours | Mall Hours |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener: New York Steahouse Experience in Manila (One Bonifacio High Street BGC)
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of the top 10 steakhouse in New York. So, we're quite fortunate that out of its international locations, five are actually in the Philippines.
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| Complimentary Bread Basket |
The family opted to have our C at its Bonifacio Global City branch because its nearer to us.
As shown at its website, all branches carries the classic New York-style steakhouse charm with a grandiose wine cellar.
Soups & Salads
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| ♥ Lobster Bisque |
The Lobster Bisque is a seasonal offering and it was really good!
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| ♥ French Onion Soup (648 php) |
The famous signature French Onion Soup made from rich beef broth filled with caramelised onions and crowned with stretchy Gruyère cheese is a must order too!
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| ♥ Caesar Salad with Sizzling Canadian Bacon (798 php) |
The Caesar Salad with Sizzling Canadian Bacon as add-on is our kind of salad! As you can see, there is an equal portion of greens and meat. The Canadian Bacon is tender, smoky, sweet and savory.
Prime Steak & Chops
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| ♥ Porter House for Four 2KG (4,488/500 Grams) |
Of course, our main reason for dining at Wolfgang's is to devour its legendary prime dry-aged Porter House.
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| Porter House |
The Porter House is served in the "Peter Luger style." It is cooked in high heat to create a crisp crust that locks in the savory flavor of the meat.
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| Rib Eye Steak 900 Grams (8,488 php) |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse only serves USDA Prime rating steaks regardless of the cut. It is said that only 2% of the beef in the US market attain a USDA Prime rating so you can't go wrong whichever cut you choose. But, for some reason, we prefer the leaner porter house.
For a wholesome steak experience, we also ordered a bottle of Chateau Lamartine.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
When it comes to a New York Steakhouse experience in the Philippines, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is your only choice so there's no doubt that steak lovers will definitely keep coming back for it.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Wolfgang's Steakhouse Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Wolfgang's Steakhouse | |
| Business Address | Newport World Resorts 2/F Newport Mall, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City (0999) 842 7954 The Podium, Ortigas G/F The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City (0917) 702 8913 Bonifacio Global City LG/F One Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (0917) 710 1682 City Of Dreams City Of Dreams, ASEANA Avenue, cor. Roxas Boulevard, Parañaque (0956) 794 0075 Araneta City Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2 Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City (0977) 412 0670 Boracay Newcoast Belmont Retail Cluster 3, Boracay, Newcoast Dr, Malay, 5608 Aklan (0915) 757 2867 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 am - 12:00 mn Monday To Sunday |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 1,500-5,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Other | Website |
Marudori: Satisfying my Ramen Craving with These Chicken-Based Options (8 Rockwell Makati City)
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Fortunately, the Philippine food scene now offers a multitude of options for all kinds of diet. Here's Marudori that serves authentic Japanese tori paitan or chicken-based ramen for those who are avoiding pork such as myself.
Having been blogging about food for more than a decade. I began food blogging by taking the all-out exploratory approach in trying out a wide variety of dishes. Admittedly, I also consumed food excessively during my early years as I was bombarded with invitations for food tours, food trips and eat-all-you-cans. This resulted to having food allergies and eczema which haunted me for almost five years. That forced me to transition to a more holistic eating which consisted of a balanced meal with less sweets. As someone who developed a sweet tooth in my early toddler years, the adjustment was quite challenging. There were are times when I would succumb to stress cravings, causing my eczema to flare up and remind me to revert to healthier options. I was stuck in this cycle for several years.
Recently, as my work in public service has seemingly reach a plateau, I've began reflecting on how I can serve others more by changing the way I live. Eating is one of our primary activities in life. We eat several times a day so I've decided to be more conscious by adopting an ahimsa or non-violent diet which involves avoiding the consumption of pork as much as I can.
Marudori is brought by Nippon Hasha — the same group that brought Mendokoro Ramenba and Ramen Yushoken so you can expect the same level of standard as their other ramen joints. Located at 8 Rockewell, V. Corporate Center in Salcedo Village, Makati City, it caters to all types of customers.
Compared to their other ramen places, the space here is evidently fully-maximized. Aside from the indoor dining set up with a ramen bar by the kitchen, there's also an al fresco dining area.
Food
Now, let's move on to the food.
Tori Paitan Ramen
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| ♥ Shio Paitan (430 php) |
Especially for first timers, it's good to try the Shio Paitan before the rest so you can savor fully the rich tori paitan flavor that's succinctly brought out by the taré (salt-based seasoning). The ramen is also topped with yuzu peel, leeks, menma or fermented bamboo shoots and perfect ajitsuke tamago or soft-boiled ramen eggs that's sweet soy-marinated and has custardy and runny yolk.
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| ♥ Shio Paitan (430 php) |
The rich and deep consistency is visible from the creamy white tori paitan broth that is meticulously crafted by simmering chicken bones over an extended period. The tori paitan broth perfectly complements that tender chicken thigh and chewy noodles.
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| Shoyu Paitan (460 php) |
The Shoyu Paitan is a tastier option with the soy taré sauce topped with binchotan-grilled chicken thighs.
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| ♥ Tantanmen (490 php) |
The Tantanmen is another must try because I can't think of any other ramen joint in Manila that serves tantanmen with chicken-based broth and tantamen chicken. This brings out a distinctive experience tastewise. Visually, it looks like the typical tantanmen as it is also topped with chili oil, sesame paste, garlic peanuts and tomato jam.
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| ♥ Ebi Miso (640 php) |
One of their more upscale offering is the Ebi Miso. The tori paitan broth is infused with miso. In addition to the complementary toppings of yuzu peel, leeks, menma and ajitsuke tamago, it has two special key ingredients: Karaage or crispy fried chicken and grilled shrimp.
Sides
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| ♥ Gyoza (250 php) |
Don't miss out on the Gyoza as this is also made from tender juicy minced chicken mixed with fresh vegetables. Enjoy this with their gyoza sauce topped with thin ginger strips. This is usually served ahead of the ramens so its perfect for diners who arrive with a hunger needs to be appeased asap!
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We're happy to add Marudori as one of our favorite ramen bars by the Nippon Hasha Group. We really enjoyed our top-notch tori paitan experience at Marudori. If only this was more accessible, we'd frequent this place more.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Marudori Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Marudori Restaurant | |
| Business Address | G/F 8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Drive and. V Corporate Centre, Salcedo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 11am-11pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-800 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
Rosario by Vikings: Heirloom Dishes Plus Scenic Overlooking Taal View in Tagaytay
Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Looking for your next scenic Tagaytay food destination? You've got to visit Rosario by Vikings!
And, the specialty drinks are special concocted upon order by their skillful baristas.
Both indoor and al fresco are spacious enough to cater to big group s and all kinds of celebrations.
For staple, go for the one with her namesake and order the Rosario's Pistang Kanin.
Inumin
you can order drinks like this trending Mahikang Tubig as meal accompaniment or...
as something to enjoy with the scenic taal view.
We heard there will be a viewing deck as well as pastries soon. We'll have to go back for that soon!
As they say... when one door closes, another one opens. As Josephine's closed its doors in the same location earlier this year ending a long legacy, Rosario now opens its doors to share the joys of her unique heirloom recipes.
By the way, we got to learn from our server that Rosario happily welcomed the former crew from Josephine's which was so nice right?
Like all other Vikings Group restaurants, Rosario offers a wide-range of dishes.
But, this comes with closer to the touching the heart as the menu offerings, that are offered ala carte, are made from hearty and homey heirloom recipes passed down to the owner.
Rosario welcomes the entire family - even pets! We already saw some diners with their cute pets by the scenic pet-friendly al fresco area when we dined there.
Food
Pampagana
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| Pandesal |
A warm delicious of pandesal with their homemade peanut butter is complimentarily served while waiting for your orders.
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| Pinalutong na Tawilis (258 php) |
As I've previously shared, ordering the Pinalutong na Tawilis is a must for us in whenever we dine in Tagaytay and this rendition does not disappoint!
Ensalada
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| Inihaw na Talong at Kamatis (188 php) |
This Inihaw na Talong at Kamatis was my mom's request as her palate cleansing side dish. Considering the trending rant over the high price of tomatoes, we're quite please that this dish is generously adorned with sliced onions and tomatoes.
Sopas
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| ♥ Special Bulalo (1,435 php) |
The menu describes the Special Bulalo to be of free range beef shank. After a sip of the flavorful broth and a bit of this huge oh-so-tender chunk and we're a believer! The freshness and quality of the beef and the vegetables, together with the cooking precision, hands down makes this the best bulalo we've ever tried!
Baka
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| ♥ Kare Kareng Buntot at Twalya (998 php) |
As you can see from the Kare Kareng Buntot at Twalya, the dishes comes in big portions and vibrantly rich so best to come in groups and order for sharing.
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| ♥ Sizzling Bulalo Steak (1,398 php) |
Who loves simmering everything in glorious gravy? Well, this Sizzling Bulalo Steak with comforting creamy mushroom sauce will surely please you to your hearts content.
Sari-Saring Laman ng Dagat
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| Bangus Steak ala Pobre (858 php) |
Uhm, excuse me but there's nothing ala pobre (poor man's) about this another gigantic Bangus Steak ala Pobre! It's so filling and extra tasty! Let's just judge it by how colorfully garnished it is and I'll rest my case.
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| Hipon sa Aligue at Kamias (988 php) |
The Hipon sa Aligue at Kamias is an unexpected combination that works wonderfully!
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| Rosario's Pistang Kanin |
For staple, go for the one with her namesake and order the Rosario's Pistang Kanin.
Inumin
From the bar,
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| Mahikang Tubig (210 php) and Ube Pandan (210 php) |
you can order drinks like this trending Mahikang Tubig as meal accompaniment or...
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| Cafe Latte Cold (165 php) and Matcha Espresso Cold (195 php) |
Everything we ordered was exquisite.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We've so happy to be one of the first to try the delicious and hearty traditional Filipino dishes by Rosario by Vikings that will surely leave a lasting legacy. There's so much more from the menu that we haven't tried so we'll surely come back for more!
We've so happy to be one of the first to try the delicious and hearty traditional Filipino dishes by Rosario by Vikings that will surely leave a lasting legacy. There's so much more from the menu that we haven't tried so we'll surely come back for more!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Rosario by Vikings Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Rosario by Vikings | |||
| Business Address | Km. 58, General E Aguinaldo Highway, Maharlika West, Tagaytay City, Philippines | ||
| Business Hours | 10am-10pm | ||
| Payment Options | Cash |
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| Service Charge | 10% | ||
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 | ||
| Free WiFi | No | ||
| Contact | (0919) 077-7396 | ||
| Other | Email: rosario.vikings@gmail.com | ||
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