Japanese food is one of the most-loved cuisine in the Philippines.   While I would love to eat authentic Japanese food everyday, the high cost of Japanese food prevents me in doing so.  So when I heard about Platina Modern Japanese Food Village with 16 authentic food franchises from Japan.  The price range is from 150 php to 500 php.

The ambiance differs per area.  Platina labelled this bar area on the first level as the Roppongi Street.



Food

Sushi Sakura

Salmon Aburri Maki with Aligue Mayo (315 php)

Probably the first one to impress me was this Salmon Aburri Maki with Aligue Mayo.  I just love how flavorful it is and the salmon almost melts unto your mouth.


Kushikatsu Ebisuya

Pork (30 php/stick)

This Pork Kushi looks a bit drenched in oil. Let it sit for awhile so some oil is drained.  I like the tenderness though.


Kobe Beef Burger

Wagyu Burger (320 php)

The Wagyu Burger is also a must try!  Aside from the juicy wagyu pattie, you can also enjoy your burger with unique sauces like teriyaki sauce.

Fried Potato

The Fried Potato is nothing special but still the best pair for burgers right?

Pig Man

Pork Bowl Small (210 php)

If you're looking for for authentic yet affordable pork donburi, then try out the Pork Bowl at Pig Man.


Tappan Yaki Kushi No Nobo

Meat DX (360 php)

Surely, one of the best Osaka-style Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) I've had in Manila is Tappan Yaki Kushi No Nobo's Meat DX - with beef, pork and chicken meats. As expected from a brand that has multiple stores in Okinawa.


Pizzeria di Baldi

Margherita (290 php)

I'm a big fan of Neopoli Pizza or Brick Oven Pizza.  These are pizzas which are baked at a high temperature for a short time so the flavor is sealed in.  We don't have enough of these in the Metro.  Thus, I really welcome Pizzeria di Baldi authentic and quality Neopoli Pizza.

There are a lot more to try.  Some were not yet open or available during my visit.  But, I found the concept of Platina Modern Japanese Food Village quite interesting.  It really fits the food and drink scene of Poblacion.

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Bottoms-Up Game



Milk Tea Blind Test

Blind Test Bloggers were from The Glutton Diaries, Yogo and Cream, Hungry Byaheros, Tsinoy Foodies and Manila Bulletin

This was tougher than I thought!


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Gong Cha  (Lower Ground Floor)


With more than 1,500 stores worldwide, Gong (translates to "Emperor") Cha (translates to "Tea") is located at the Lower Ground Floor - just across the Food Court.

What's your favorite at Gong Cha?


Chatime (Ground Floor)
Nearest to the event center and one of the mall entrance is Chatime.

Infinitea (2nd Floor)

Modelled by Me-Ann of YogoandCream.Com

The most affordable is Infinitea.  You can find the Infinitea stall in the center part near the staircase of the second floor.


CoCo  Fresh Tea and Juice (4th Floor - Almost Beside  Cinema)
Conveniently situated almost beside the cinema is CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice.

Macao Imperial Tea (4th Floor)
The most spacious in terms of seating capacity is Macao Imperial Tea.


So when craving for milk tea, you can surely satisfy your milk tea cravings at SM Manila.

I thrive in a very busy lifestyle so I am always in search of witty yet easy ways to live life to the fullest.  One of the biggest predicament I encounter on a daily basis is having a profoundly new and interesting dish to enjoy with the family.  
 
Easy 5-Minute Teriyaki Boneless Bangus Recipe
Recently, I discovered this very easy recipe inspired by Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milk Fish. 
I used Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milk Fish because it is very easy to purchase as it is available in leading supermarkets.  

This Teriyaki Boneless Bangus Dish has only two components:
(1) Golden Fried Bangus/Milk Fish- just fry on both sides until golden brown and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.

(2) Teriyaki Sauce - involves a 3-step process:

(a) Combine in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute:
     (i)   1 cup water
     (ii)  1/4 cup soy sauce
     (iii) 5 teaspoons of brown sugar or honey
     (iv) 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
     (v)  1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat

(b) Dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water

(c) Mix (a) and (b) together in a sauce pan and heat for 5 to 7 minutes.


Serve while hot and crispy!  Enjoy!
 

You can choose between Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milkfish that is Marinated or Unseasoned depending on your preferrence.
 

Eton Centris is one of the food hubs within my work perimeter.  Of course, I am so delighted to discover that Fiery Style has recently opened its 11th branch at Eton Centris Walk.

It is located just beside Family Mart.

I've tried almost all the food establishments in the vicinity and Ihave to say that this offers the cosiest vibe yet.  During weekends, it even has a live band.  

Food
Being a Tex-Mex food lover, I really believe that we can never have enough Mexican food joints.

Starters
Since I'm a first timer with Fiery Style, I was really impressed with its food presentation.  The Fiery Nachos was not only delectable, I also enjoyed the show with the flip of the tin.

Fiery Nachos (388 php)

Just look at the Fiery Nachos with the complete works!  Go ahead indulge!

Salads

Flaming Taco Good Salad (258 php)

The Flaming Taco Good Salad also looked interesting.  But, in terms of flavors and ingredients, I think there are better options in the menu.


8 Fiery Sizzling Combinationes

3 Grilled Fiery Porkchop (238 php)

My companions and I decided to go for the bang-for-the-buck combinationes.  I really appreciate that each one has a unique side dish to complement the main dish.  I found the sliced tomatoes and garlic drenched in mango puree of this one to be appetizing.  You can also select the type of rice: (1) Beef Rice - a bit spicy which I liked (2) Chorizo Rice (3) Plain Rice.

4 Barbecued Beef Ribs (248 php)

I highly recommend the Barbecued Beef Ribs with cajun fries and grilled corn.  I love the challenge of getting the tender beef meat of the bones and chewing on the slightly gummy yet soft tendon. 

5 Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs (258 php)

The best one I've tried is the Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs.  The portion offers the satisying tender yet chunkiness of the pork meat.  It also has the right amount of fats to deliver the flavorsome pork juice. 

6 Sizzling Tender Beef Salpicao (268 php)

Instead of going for the steak, you can go for the fragrant Sizzling Tender Beef Salpicao.  The Baked Bone Marrow is an umami booster that will heighten the experience even more.

Sharers

Lord of the Wings (1,198 php)

This is my first time to encounter a Tex-Mex that offers chicken wings.  What a good innovation.  You can order the Lord of the Wings for sharing so you can sample 3 different variants: (1) Hot Hot Hot Sauce & Jalapenos, (2) Nacho Cheese & Bacon and (3) Texan-style BBQ.

Galleon of Bones (1,578 php)

If you're coming in as a group, you can opt for the Galleon of Bones.   It doesn't offer much rice as it is only a side dish option along with the Soutwest Chips but you have (1) BBQ Pork Ribs, (2) Chicken Wings (3) Meaty Pork Hammers (4) Beef Ribs. 

Fiery Paloma

Green Mandarin Paloma (168 php)

This is also my first time to try a paloma with the Green Mandarin Paloma.  I think I found my favorite spiced drink!

Southwest Margarita

Overall, it was a fun night indeed at Fiery Style Eton Centris.

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