Don't miscontrue the signage of Aresi Restaurant & Bar to be some ordinary restaurant and bar like me as it is actually an Italian restaurant.

Upon stepping in, you'll find that it has a nice cozy and classy but not too upscale feel.

Food

♥ Aresi Special (385 php)

Seeing the brick oven outside hinted to us that they offered brick-oven pizzas so we ordered two pizza variants.  The first one is the Aresi Special.  Since it carries their name and has the word special on it, we were enticed to try it.  A bite of this sent me to heaven!  I was literally send floating in the air with its savor pepperoni, sweet and crunchy bell peppers and onions, fragrant olives, soft mushroom and delicately crisp and chewy dough consistency.  

♥ Five Cheese (335 php)

As far as cheese pizzas go, Aresi's Five Cheese has successfully left a great impression upon me all because the bleu cheese perfectly blended with the other four cheese.


Pizza Making Process
I specially appreciated their pizza making procedure.  They only cook one pizza at a time so the chef can deliver it's superb quality with precision.
 

Desserts

Vanilla Panna Cotta (135 php)

The texture of the Vanilla Panna Cotta is smooth like a soy bean pudding which I liked.  However, I found it too sweet for my preference. 

Crepe Samurai (155 php)

The Crepe Samurai has perfectly fluffy and smooth crepes with orange caramel glaze and vanilla ice cream.  This is a good version. 

Fruit Platter (295 php)

The Fruit Platter is a large plateful of ripe mangoes, banana (underneath the mangoes), oranges, pineapple and watermelon.

Apple Crumble (185 php)

I found the crumbs of he Apple Crumble to be quite addictive!  The consistency reminds me of Rowena's which I love.  The stewed apple is a bit too sweet for me but it's okay since I tamed it down with the vanilla ice cream.

♥ Chocolate Lava Cake (285 php)

Everyone was going loco over the rich, moist gooey goodness of the Chocolate Lava Cake.  My companions didn't even want to share.
 
Drinks

Shakes

Strawberry Shake (65 php)

Since all our other shake orders were fresh, I thought the Strawberry Shake would be fresh too but it wasn't.  It tasted like super sweet cough syrup which didn't appeal to me.

Frozen Cocktails

Strawberry Margarita Virgin (No alcohol) (115 php)

The Strawberry Margarita is similar to the shake but with a more shaved ice consistency.


Coffee Coolers

♥ Frozen Java-Java (105 php)

The Frozen Java-Java is so delicious!  I loved that it has a strong coffee flavor and very fine crushed ice blend.  The vanilla ice cream adds to the guilt and comfort which I don't mind having. =)



Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'd gladly visit Aresi Restaurant & Bar for it's brick oven pizza anytime!  I'm really impressed with their quality as such a bargain price too.

Ramen Sora is born in Hokkaio Sapporo Japan in 2003.  After establishing it's first oversees branch in Las Vegas Nevada USA that garnered a huge following as shown by its high rating in tripadvisor.com, it has now opened in Waterfront Avenue in Subic.

When asked why owner Tomio Takeda decided to partner with Prime Pacific Grill Inc. (operator of Gerry's Grill, Kusina ng Gerry's, Aresi and Sweet Chili), he said that deciding to open here is more than just a business it's about passion.  He wants people here to try and love his ramen.  With the tag line "No Ramen No Life", Ramen Sora puts their heart and soul into preparing the dishes to make their customers happy. 


Coming from one of the coldest parts of Japan, Ramen Sora's interiors offers the feeling of warmth and comfort.  You can just imagine how the locals of Sapporo feels as they find refuge from the ice and snow into this wooden shack with a simple bar and casual dining set up.


Since they are still on dry run, Chef Yoshi Ishise oversees the cooking process himself.  He says that the staff's here are very skillful and easy to train.
 
Food

Ramen

Miso Ramen Regular (325 php)

Sapporo is the birth place of the miso ramen.  Thus, it is only natural that Ramen Sora's house specialty is the Miso Ramen which differentiates it from most ramen houses here which specializes in Tonkotsu or Hakata Ramen.  The secret to Ramen Sora's Miso Ramen is that they mix the miso with 10 other spices and let it sit in oil.  One sip and you can feel the richness and amazing texture of the miso.

Miso Ramen Deluxe (325 php + 80 php)

If you want more toppings, you can upgrade any ramen variant to deluxe for an additional of 80 php.  By upgrading to deluxe, you get 3 pieces of Chashu (black pork) instead of 1, additional Nori (grilled seaweed) and Menma (bamboo shoot).

I highly suggest going for an upgrade to deluxe because their chashu is simply the best one I've tried yet so you'll want more of it!  The chashu is oh-so-tender it almost melts into your mouth with explosive fatty goodness.  But, we warned it comes with guilt since they use the belly part which comes with fats.

♥ Shio Ramen Regular (265 php)

The Shio Ramen is a salt-based ramen.  If you want to appreciate the flavor of their broth which is made from boiling premium black pork bones for nearly a day and their tasty egg-based noodles, the
Shio Ramen is an excellent choice.  In the past, I had this misconception of thinking freshly made noodles are better.  Through Chef Yoshi Ishise, I learned that there is also an art and science in aging the noodles to bring out the best flavor and texture.
 

Shoyu Ramen Regular (285 php)

 The Shoyu Ramen is a soy-based ramen.  This was really soothing. 

♥ Miso Corn Butter Ramen Extra Large (335 php + 120 php)

Another distinguishing feature of the ramen attributed to Sapporo is the Corn Butter Ramen.  I find that corn butter is most compatible with the miso as the Sapporo locals did it so I tried the Miso Corn Butter Ramen.  This is one good comfort food!

Shio Nori Ramen (295 php)

If you want more Nori, you can order the Nori Ramen to get 5 instead of 1 Nori.  You can also order additional topping with any choice of ramen.  The Tamago is okay.  But, it could be even better if more runny.

Side Menu

Edamame (85 php)

You can order the Edamame to keep you busy while waiting for your other orders.

♥ Seared Premium Pork Chashu (205 php)

The Seared Premium Pork Chashu is a must order!  They have a special way of char-grilling the pork making it so tasty and tender.

♥ Seared Premium Pork Chashu (205 php)

I've raved about the Chashu as ramen toppings right?  But, they are nothing alike.  It is more smokey in flavor and the consistency is thicker so you get to chew and enjoy more of its tender and flavorful meatiness .

Chicken Karaage with House Special Negi Sauce (265 php)

While the top most pieces of the Chicken Karaage with House Special Negi Sauce are crunchy with the right blend, I found the bottom soaked and soggy parts to possess too rich of a salty and sour vinegar flavor.

Shrimp Tempura (375 php)

The Shrimp Tempura is good but nothing extraordinary.  Among the items, I found this to to be exceptionally a bit more pricey.

♥ Corn Tempura (225 php)

This is the first time I've tried a Corn Tempura and I love it.  It is battered corn, caramelized onions and edamame with a flavorful soy-based sauce.  I'll prefer this over the Shrimp Tempura anytime.  You have to try this!


Tsinoy Foodies Other Ramen House/Shop Reviews
Akira Restaurant 
Curry Bee Japanese Curry Shop
Hanamaruken Ramen 花丸轩  
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Kitchitora 1 | Kitchitora 2
Kokoro Ramenya
Menya Genki Tonkotsu Ramen
Miso-Ten
Mitsuyado Sei-Men
Moshi Koshi 1 | Moshi Koshi 2
Rai-Rai Ken Ramen House
Ramen Bar
Ramen Cool
Ramen Ichiban-Kan
Ramen Nagi
Ramen X (Closed)
Ramen Yushoken
Tampopo たんぽぽ Philippines
Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Wrong Ramen

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Still young and on its dry run phase, Ramen Sora needs more adjustments in terms of taste and service.  I found some of the items too salty.  And, the staffs still have a difficulty coping up with our orders.  But, I'm sure with dedicated passion, they'll get everything perfected upon its official opening.  I'm looking forward to try them again by then especially since their Tokutarou Gyoza is not yet available during my visit and their price is reasonable.