But I'm quite sure that it was the interiors that lured me to try another time.




Food

Savory Souffle

♥ Japanese Beef Curry Souffle (550 php)

I wanted to make sure I get the best out of my experience at Le Petit Souffle.  So I what better way to do that other than trusting their name?

Japanese Beef Curry Souffle (550 php)

Clearly, the name indicates that "souffle" is their specialty.  When I glanced at the menu, I thought what an expensive dish.  But, when it was served, I realized it was a hefty serving for two or more.

♥ Japanese Beef Curry Souffle (550 php)

Our server advised us to mix our Japanese Beef Curry Souffle  for optimal experience.  She even volunteered to do it.  But, I wanted to do it for myself.  So... here's the mess I made.  It was messy but really delicious!  This is a must try!

Noodles

♥ Le Petit Carbonara Souffle (385 php)

I got smarter and asked for the Le Petit Carbonara Souffle to be split into half.  This is one of the most umami rich pastas I have ever tried.  The souffle is just right to tone the rich flavor a bit.  The texture of the fettucine is a perfect al dente.  To sum it up, this is heavenly!

Souffle Pancake

Matcha Red Bean (325 php)

I had to decide between the Matcha Souffle Pancake and Matcha Red Bean.  I chose the latter since it sounded more extravagant.  The price is almost double too.  I liked it with the Creme Anglaise.  The maple syrup and matcha souffle pancake seems a bit odd for me.

Souffle Glace

♥ Pistachio Dark Cherry (200 php)

What we fell in love with is the Pistachio Dark Cherry.  The pistachio richness is on point and the smooth and silky texture that massages the tongue in every teaspoonful is sensational.  The dark cherry sauce is a great compliment.  

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We definitely loved all our orders at Le Petit Souffle.  We would definitely love to come back and order the same orders again especially the Pistachio Dark Cherry!

There are only a few places in Metro Manila especially in Makati City that serves Indian food and Vegan food alike so I was quite excited to discover Bollywood Treats at the lower ground floor of Century Mall. 

Unlike other stalls, it offers a very homey and simple vibe.

I think that's nice because when I'm taking a break from work, the best ambiance I'd wish for is one that is close to home.

Food

♥ Samosa (Vegan) (2 for 70 php)

Not only does Bollywood Treats offer Vegan selections, they offer them at a very low price!  Their Samosa is only 35 php per piece when you order by twos.

♥ Chicken Roti Roll (Shawarma) (60 php)

I didn't know that Indian Cuisine has its version of shawarma.  The Chicken Roti Roll is best eaten when hot and fresh.
 

♥ Non-Vegan Sample Platter (Single for 195 php)

If you want to try most items on their menu, go for their Sample Platter.  There are two versions of this: Vegan and Non-Vegan.  I chose the Non-Vegan which comes with Chicken Curry, BBQ Chicken, Beef Kebab or Beef Curry, Keema and Rice. 

Vegan/Vegeterian Menu

Baingan (Indian Eggplant) (40 php)

Looking for an affordable healthy side dish?  The Baingan is a great choice.

 

♥ Vegetarian Sample Platter (Single for 145 php)

My friends enjoyed their Vegetarian Sample Platter with Chole, Dal and Rice.



Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
With Bollywood Treats, you can now enjoy an authentic Indian, healthy, hearty and even Vegan-friendly meals.  The price is way cheaper than most meals served in the food courts along Makati.

When I encountered Mio Gelati in Century Mall Makati, I knew the brand was familiar.  I thought I first encounter it at food markets with its ice cream truck.  But apparently, my blog entry is more accurate than my memory. 

To my surprise, the first time I've encountered Mio Gelati was already 5 years ago when they had a stand alone store in Greenhills and even sold mochi filled with gelato.

I remember loving those mochi but I didn't recall it having a delightfully smooth gelato consistency.  I'm so glad I got to try it once again.  You can actually sample the flavors prior to ordering.  The white signs indicate meant that the flavors are premium while the transparent signs meant that the flavors are regular.  

Of course, choosing the flavors depends on your preference.  But, what I can vouch for is that each one is rich in flavor and they all had creamy and smooth consistency.

My top 3 flavors are:
1. Pistachio
2. Kitkat Green Tea
3. Avocado Milk
(Ironically, all of them are color green. =D)

The current best-sellers are:
1. Mango Cream Pie
2. Blueberry Cheesecake
3. Willy Wonka

I say current because they change flavors every 3 months.

Their pricing is very reasonable.  If you choose the big cup, you can have two flavors in one cup.

You can find Mio Gelati daily at their store at Century Mall.  They also have pop up stalls at Shangrila Mall, SM North, Trinoma, Glorietta (Plains & Prints) and Mio Gelati Truck at Eastwood.  The pop up stalls are not permanent so check out their fan page for regular updates.

Tsinoy Foodies Giveaway
Because I want you and your friends to experience how delightfully smooth a Mio Gelati gelato is, I am giving away 2 sets of 500 php Mio Gelati GCs to be claimed at the Mio Gelati Store in Century Mall to 2 winners (1 set of 500 php Mio Gelati GC each).  Check out the mechanics at Tsinoy Foodies Fan Page here.
 
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I've heard nothing but good raves from publications, blogs and online review sites about ArroZeria.  Thus, it's long been on my wishlist.  Such wish was granted when my cousin invited us over for her birthday party and despedida party in one. 

We were a big group of 20+ so we appreciated the long table arrangement they prepared for us.



The interior is interesting.  There were inverted red ladders attached with bulbs hanged from the ceiling.

The kitchen is very open so you can watch the crew along with Chef Luis Gonzales and  Spanish chef Paco Bermudez from Valencia preparing the meals.

Food

Verdes

Manchega (295 php)

The Manchega is a salad with lettuce, manchego cheese, apple and dried fruits (raisin and craisins).  All of us enjoyed this. 

Tapas 

Tabla De Embutidos (550 php)

The Tabla De Embutidos is a Spanish cold cuts board of salchichon de jabugo,  chorizo iberico, payes and lomo.  Each none has a distinct savory flavor that brought joy to our tastebuds.

Croquetas Trio (275 php)

I'm very fond of croquettes so I was excited with the Croquetas Trio: fish and seafood, porcini mushroom and stewed bechamel .  Although I loved the creamy texture of the filling, everything was too salty for us. 

♥ Gambas Con Gabardina Negra (395 php)

The Gambas Con Gabardina Negra  is mostly recommended by others so ordered one.  As expected, the squid ink is hardly distinguishable.  The crunchiness is what makes this pleasurable to munch on.  The mojo picon dip was much appreciated since it's spiciness and zestiness combats the oiliness well.


Carnes Y Pescados

♥ Chuleton Angus Ribeye (495 php/100 grams)

The Chuleton Angus Ribeye is served with potatoes, mushroom, mustard, bleu cheese and spinach cream sauce.  The meat was good!  But, I can't say the price is justified.   The spinach cream sauce was too salty.

Pollo A La Cazadora (395 php)

The Pollo A La Cazadora is crispy chicken in white wine with serrano ham, mushroom sauce and potatoes.  This is delicious but we would've enjoyed this more if it was not dry.

Bacalao Confitado (495 php)

We ordered 3 Bacalao Confitado.  One of our orders was too salty. 
 
Arroces

Abanda (395 php/person)

Although the price of their paella was individual, you have to order for at least 2 persons so the pricing can be misleading.  The Abanda is a seafood paella.  It was just okay.  

♥ Negra (295 php/person)

We love the Negra more.  


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
My high expectations of ArroZeria was not met.  For more than 1,000 php per person, I'd say we spent a lot for a so-so Spanish dinner.  At the very least, we expected consistent quality on our orders but that was not what we got.  The service was slow too.