Every time a family member goes to Tagaytay, it is a tradition to bring back some tarts from Rowena's as pasalubong. For many years, we've made Rowena's our food stop over before heading home.
Food
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Rowena's Buko Pie (170 php) |
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Rowena's Buko Pie (170 php) |
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♥ Rowena's Pineapple Tart (170 php) |
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♥ Rowena's Pineapple Tart (170 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Rowena's is one of the best food stop overs for pies and tarts in Tagaytay. I highly recommend their tarts. We also tried their lengua de gato but it didn't fit to our liking.
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Rowena's Menu | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | Tarts - 170 php Pies - 170 php |
Taste | ★★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Rowena's | |
Business Address | Tagaytay City |
Business Hours | 3pm-4am |
Payment Options | |
Service Charge | 10% |
Budget/Person | 250-500 |
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact |
(46) 860-2481
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Other | Email: rowenas_tarts@yahoo.com.ph Website | Facebook Fan Page |
Cucina is a Spanish-Filipino Cuisine restaurant located at the Glorietta 4 Food Choices To be honest, I could understand how they could offer affordable Filipino dishes, but Spanish Cuisine has always presented itself in higher price range for me in the past. Thus, I can't help but wonder how good their Spanish dishes are.
Cucina has a carinderia (canteen) style set up where cooked dishes are displayed with their price indicated therein. They also offer budget meals that are complete with drinks.
Food
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Seafood Paella (125 php) |
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Seafood Paella (125 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cucina offers affordable dishes of Filipino and Spanish cuisine. The food is fulfilling as a tummy filler and taste-wise they are flavorful. However, don't compare them to the authentic or set your expectation to high and keep in mind that their cheap eats.
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Cucina Menu | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | Meals |
Taste | ★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Cucina Glorietta 4 Food Choices | |
Business Address |
3F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center
Makati City, Metro Manila
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Business Hours | 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
Payment Options | Cash |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person | 70-150 |
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | |
Other |
After our meal at Taza De Oro Food Garden (see previous entry), my friend Sumi and I decided to take advantage of our rare visit at Madison Square in Greenhills by trying out something new. Since we both like gelato, Mio Gelati was our mutual option.
I loved the way Mio Gelati utilized their space. The large round photos on its walls were really appetizing. The small tables are cute and it made the dining area look cozy and spacious.
Food
Upon seeing the selections, we instantly laid our eyes on their Mochilato. I've tried Mochi Ice Cream (see previous entry) and Mochi Yogurt Ice Cream (see previous entry) before, so I wanted to try Mochi gelato this time.
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Our Mochilato: ♥ Matcha Green Tea (75 php) and Salted Caramel (75 php). |
My friend was also impressed with their Salted Caramel.
Update (January 2015): This branch is closed but you can find them in Bellysima and other Mercato Centrale markets.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mio Gelati offers quality gelatos in terms of texture and taste. I would definitely come back to try more of their interesting gelato flavors. I was tempted to buy a buy of Mochilato for my family. However, we've been told that they don't provide dry ice so the box of Mochilato could only last for an hour within an air-conditioned vehicle without melting.
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Mio Gelati Price List | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | Scoops | Take Home | Mochilato | |
Taste | ★★★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Mio Gelati | |
Business Address | Madison St. cor. Ortigas Ave., Greenhills San Juan, Metro Manila |
Business Hours | 1pm-10pm |
Payment Options | Cash |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person | 75-300 |
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | (0917) 582-7124 |
Other | Email: Miogelati@yahoo.com Facebook Fan Page |
When my older brother was working in Makati, he and his workmates got to try the hot pot at Nodasho in Little Tokyo. He spoke highly of it so the entire family wanted to try it out too. My interest grew even bigger when I heard that Nodasho is owned by the father of Kitsho's Executive Chef Masahiro Mizumoto (see previous entry). After a months our eagerness had finally materialized as we all went our way to try it out for ourselves.
Food
Sashimi
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♥ Kanpachi (580 php) |
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Tekka maki (180 php) |
Hot Pot
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♥ US Beef Sukiyaki (1,500 php) |
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♥ US Beef Sukiyaki (1,500 php) |
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Complimentary Pineapple |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Nodasho is one of the best places to go for the freshest sashimi, delicious roll sushis and hot pot. The great food plus the authentic Japanese ambiance will surely give you a pleasing experience. I definitely want to come back and try more of the dishes at Nodasho!
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Nodasho Menu | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | Lunch Menu | Sashimi | Sushi | Roll Sushi | Appetizer 1 | Appetizer 2 | Salad | Rice Toppings & Hot Pot 1 | Hot Pot 2 | Noodles | Noodles 2 | Suser Pork Waton | Tempura & Vinegared Food | Teppan Yaki & Jidori | Beef & Other | Drinks | |
Taste | ★★★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Nodasho | |
Business Address | Fernando St. Cor. Chinese Roces (Pasong Tamo), Makati, Metro Manila |
Business Hours | 10am-3am |
Payment Options | |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person | 250-500 |
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | (02) 840-2741 |
Other |
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We are a family of chocoholics so when I told my mom that there's a new brand of luxury chocolates in town, she was ecstatic. One weekend while taking our dogs for a stroll, she decided to have a look at the Patchi store.
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Patchi Eighty Bar (500 php) |
Our family isn't much fond of the sweeter chocolate variants. We prefer it dark. So, I already foresaw my mom picking the Patchi Eighty Bar. So, how did it fare? In terms of texture, it was smooth enough but not the finest. The flavor is a bit mild for me.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Patchi offers good quality chocolates. But, for the price there are better options out there. I guess we still prefer our old time favorite Swiss Chocolate called "Lindt 80% Extra Thins" or Toblerone Dark for a cheaper option.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Patchi offers good quality chocolates. But, for the price there are better options out there. I guess we still prefer our old time favorite Swiss Chocolate called "Lindt 80% Extra Thins" or Toblerone Dark for a cheaper option.
How about you? What do you think?
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | ||
Ambiance | ★★★ | |
Taste | ★★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Patchi Bonifacio High Street | |
Business Address |
Bonifacio High Street,
9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City,
Taguig, Metro Manila
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Business Hours | 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
Payment Options | |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person | 100-10000 |
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | |
Other | Facebook Fan Page |
One of our kitchen cupboard essential includes peanut butter. My family has always been a fan of peanut butter so when we passed by PB Co. Peanut Butter Company at Mall of Asia, we were all ecstatic to try it out.
PB Co. Peanut Butter Company displays a nice clean ambiance with its white minimalist theme. It has a simple counter for the implementation of its pay as you order system. The menu is displayed atop the cashier area. Because of the limited space, the area is ideal for small groups.
Food
All-Time Favorites
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♥ PB Burger Sandwich (185 php) |
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Elvis, The King Sandwich Whole (155 php) |
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♥ Elvis, The King Sandwich Whole (155 php) |
Hot Sandwiches
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♥ Chili Fried Chicken Sandwich Half (105 php) |
Rice Meals
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Burger ala Pobre n' Rice (165 php) |
The Burger ala Pobre n' Rice is beef burger patty topped with garlic cream sauce and PB Co. Creamy Peanut Butter. It is served with a tomato, cucumber and rice. The garlic cream sauce was good but I'd prefer the PB Burger Sandwich over this any time.
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Chicken Curry n' Rice (165 php) |
The
Chicken Curry n' Rice is chicken, potatoes and mushroom bits in PB Co. Curry Peanut Butter sauce. The curry was nothing extraordinary. There is also a disproportionality between the viand and the rice.
Pasta
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Fish Diablo Pasta (185 php) |
♥ Classic Spaghetti (135 php)
The Classic Spaghetti is the usual spaghetti with PB Co. Sun Dried Tomato Peanut Butter. I really enjoyed this because of the sun dried tomato chunks together with creamy and meaty sauce. This is one of the best spaghetti's I've have ever tried!
Specials
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Box of Chips (65 php) |
PB. Co Peanut Butter
We were so happy with their dishes that we bought a jar of the PB Co. Cardamon Peanut Butter (140 php) to try. It had a taste of Indian spice with a tinge of ginger taste. It is so good that I often eat it out of the jar.
PB Co. Peanut Butter Company is a one of a kind restaurant that offers innovative meals that will please even those who are not peanut butter fans. Although the choices are limited, their offerings are really comforting that you'd want to try it out again.
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | PB Co. Peanut Butter Company Menu | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | All-Time Favorites | Rice Meals | Pasta, Specials & Drinks | Make it a Meal | Fountain Favorites 1 | Fountain Favorites 2 | |
Taste | ★★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
PB Co. Peanut Butter Company Mall of Asia | |
Business Address |
G/F North Parking Bldg. SM Mall of Asia,
Pasay City, Metro Manila
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Business Hours | 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
Payment Options | |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person |
100-300
|
Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | (02) 542-2707 |
Other | Email: info@pbcopeanutbuttercompany.com Facebook Fan Page |
Every time we Tsinoy Foodies watch a movie at Glorietta 4, we always take the chance to try more of the restaurants at the food court. Yes, we are actually cheapskates in search for cheap eats just so we could buy a bucket of popcorn, fries and a large drink for our movie. ;D
More often than not, our number one checklist when trying out is something new is the visible line of customers. Kim N' Chi passed that test so I decided to order here.
Upon ordering you they will prepare your order and if it requires a longer time, they will give you their cute buzzer.
Food
They give out
Complimentary Soup. It's made of beef broth.
Fellow Tsinoy Foodie Kurt ordered some Dumplings which are so affordable. We were amazed that 7 pieces of Dumplings cost only 49 php. It was deliciously meaty too.
I was quite surprised when I was served a lot huge Beef Omu-Rice. It had a Beef Bulgogi mixed with Chap Chae at the side. Upon opening, I was disappointed. It was a large amount of plain rice only. =( Of course, what can you expect with the price right? If you want the real omu-rice with chunky flavored rice inside, best you spend some more and find a better location. Nevertheless, eating it altogether with the viand was pretty fulfilling. I had a difficulty finishing that much rice.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kim N' Chi serves affordable Korean food in a reliably quick pacing. Food is pretty good and the amount is generous to satisfy a heart appetite. But as expected, its not authentic in terms of quality.
More often than not, our number one checklist when trying out is something new is the visible line of customers. Kim N' Chi passed that test so I decided to order here.
Kim N' Chi had a typical food court store set up with a large menu and a cashier counter so you can pay as you order.
It had an enticing display of its food selections. This is quite common for Japanese and Korean restaurants. Food
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Complimentary Soup |
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♥ Dumplings (49 php) |
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Beef Omu-Rice (119 php) |
Kim N' Chi serves affordable Korean food in a reliably quick pacing. Food is pretty good and the amount is generous to satisfy a heart appetite. But as expected, its not authentic in terms of quality.
Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Kim N' Chi Greenbelt 4 Menu | |
Ambiance | ★★★ | Omurice | Set Meals | Noodles and More | |
Taste | ★★★ | |
Service | ★★★ | |
Price | ★★★ | |
♥=Favorites or Recommended |
Kim N' Chi Greenbelt 4 | |
Business Address | Makati City, Metro Manila |
Business Hours | 10am-10pm |
Payment Options | Cash |
Service Charge | |
Budget/Person |
70-150
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Free WiFi | No |
Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
Contact | |
Other |
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