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Even with the COVID pandemic and some quarrantine measures in place, we noticed that there are two Korean craze that are still at an all time high in terms of popularity: (1) Samgyupsal and (2) Mukbang. Just to join the bandwagon, we decided to try out All4U Unlimited Grill & Shabu Shabu and see if we could do it too.
So what exactly is Mukbang about? Mukbang is a portmanteau word that comes from combining two (2) partial Korean words: (1) muk-ja which means eating and (2) bang-song which mean broadcast.
Thus, Mukbang is a Korean trend that started in 2010 where the Broadcast Jockey (BJ) (Korea's term for vlogger) consumes a lot of food in front of an online audiovisual broadcast.
As the popularity of Mukbang is still growing, some BJs are even incorporating ASMR which stands for autonomous sensory meridian response into their style of broadcast.
Food
So we were all very excited to see if we have a potential in riding this Mukbang craze.
Before we begin, we were asked for our preferred broth. The choices were:
1. Organic Shabu-shabu
2. Kimchi soup
3. Bulgogi soup
4. Fish cake soup
We chose the Organic Shabu-shabu in order to appreciate the flavor of our desired meats.
As soon as we made our broth option, we were each given the complimentary and refillable bowl of rice and a glass of iced tea.
There's also are also refillable instant Korean ramen, lettuce and three (3) Kinds of Banchan (Korean Side Dishes).
The Choices of Dishes were:
1. Fresh Shrimp
2. Premium beef
3. Pork belly
4. Korean Fish Cake
5. Marinated Chicken
You can order one tray of each at a time.
At the end of the meal, we also claimed our free Melona.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | All 4 You Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
Closed: Motto Motto: Japanese Pancake Craving Conquers Covid Fears (Bonifacio Global City Taguig City)
In every social community, there's a compass that leads us to where we are. In our family, we're all agree that it is our mom. We all admire her for being an action person. Once she sets her mind on something, she quickly acts on it. So last year around March, when everyone was preparing for the possibility of a lock down, she craved for Japanese Souffle Pancakes and we ended up going up just for Motto Motto.
During that time, we all thought it was ridiculous. The supermarkets had long queue of people panic buying for supplies while other establishments were pretty much deserted.
As we look back at our photos and recall the memories of that night, we can't help but feel grateful that we did go out that night. Little did we realize back then that it would take a very long time to dine out as comfortably as that time...without masks, face shields and acrylic dividers.
Also upon writing this, we've come to recognize that time is indeed relative. Even after a year, our recollection of this moment is immensely sharp as if not a year has passed because there weren't any other dining out experiences that filled the rest of the year after this.
Food
All Day Breakfast
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| Classic Souffle Pancake (250 php) |
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| Strawberry Souffle Pancake (250 php) |
Salads
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| Silky Tofu and Kaisou Salad (220 php/Sharing) |
Hamburg-O-Rama
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| Demi Glace (350 php) |
Motto Motto Donburi
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| Special Gyudon US Beef (395 php) |
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| Oyakodon (295 php) |
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| Seafood Tendon (375 php) |
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| Shake Yukhoe Don (350 php) |
Curry Rice
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| Karaage Curry Rice (275 php) |
Beverages
Coffee Hot or Cold
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| Iced Latte (110 php) |
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The family has dined at Gostoso Piri-Piri numerous times because my mom loves it. Of course, she could not believe that I have tried it yet and insisted that I come on their next visit.
Gostoso Piri Piri Chicken is one of the many hole in the wall establishments in Kapitolyo Pasig.
During meal hours, it is usually packed with diners so you have to wait for your seat and finding a parking slot can be quite a challenge.
The interior is almost bare. On it's unfurnished cement walls are empty jars. There's hardly nothing to notice except for its wooden tables paired with an variations of chairs and...
creative signages.
Food
The Coxinha look like croquettes but are not because there's no potato involved. Instead, it has shredded chicken, bell peppers and cream cheese filling. We love this!
The Half and Half is your choice of half chicken, half pork or 2 skewers of shrimp. We picked half chicken and 2 skewers of shrimp. It comes with 2 sides and 2 olive rice. Both the chicken and shrimp are tender and juicy! I instantly understood why it was my mom's favorite! And, the meal is quite affordable too.
Sides
Since we had 2 free sides from the Half and Half, we ordered an additional one to have three: Creamed Spinach, Mac N' Cheese and Potato Gratin. Since I'm a veggie person, I enjoyed the
Creamed Spinach the most.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Gostoso Piri-Piri Chicken is one of the best (if not the best) place to go for piri-piri chicken. The great thing about it is that it's so affordable you can have it as often as you want.
During meal hours, it is usually packed with diners so you have to wait for your seat and finding a parking slot can be quite a challenge.
Food
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| ♥ Coxinha (140 php) |
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| ♥ Half and Half (750 php) |
Sides
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| ♥ Creamed Spinach, Mac N' Cheese and Potato Gratin |
Creamed Spinach the most.
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| Olive Rice |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Gostoso Piri-Piri Chicken is one of the best (if not the best) place to go for piri-piri chicken. The great thing about it is that it's so affordable you can have it as often as you want.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Gostoso Piri-Piri Chicken Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Starters | Watering Hole | Piri Piri Chicken | Sides | Gostoso Platter | |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Gostoso Piri-Piri Chicken | |
| Business Address | 51-B E Capitol Drive, Pasig, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 150-500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 477-7330 |
| Other | |
For a quick late lunch date, I chose Kogi Bulgogi. Branches are becoming fewer and fewer. But, I'm still glad they have some open because I sometimes crave for Korean food.
Food
Soup & Stew
I had the Kalbi Tang which is the classic korean bone marrow and short ribs soup. The taste, portion and tenderness of the meat is satisfactory.
Bibimbap
My date had the Dulsot Bibimbap. Being a picky eater, I could tell from his expression that this was good enough to meet his standards.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kogi Bulgogi is our go-to for accessible affordable Korean food. Food service and quality is consistently good.
Food
Soup & Stew
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| ♥ Kalbi Tang (285 php) |
Bibimbap
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| ♥ Dulsot Bibimbap (210 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Kogi Bulgogi is our go-to for accessible affordable Korean food. Food service and quality is consistently good.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Kogi Bulgogi | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Starters | Vegetables | Hoi | Rolls | Twigim | Rice | Bulgogi | Ssambap | Gui | Salad | Soup | Stew | Ramyeon | Noodles | Bibimbap | Rice Toppings | Drinks | |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Kogi Bulgogi Lucky Chinatown Mall | |
| Business Address | 2F Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City Philippines |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 250-500 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | (02) 705-1496 loc. 103 |
| Other | Website |
Sev's Cafe: Farewell to a Wonderful Hang Out Place (Closed)
Malate, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Once upon a time, there was a humble hang out place called Sev's Cafe.
Special menu changes from day to day.
Healthy Day: Delicious and Nutritious Dinner (Banawe Quezon City) (Closed)
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Since we're from Manila, Banawe seemed like a distant dining area for the family. Thus, I was surprised when mom was insisted that we go all the way to Healthy Day because she saw it on TV.
It's quite convenient that they have their own parking space and their guard is very accommodating.
I really liked their coffee latte art table.
But, what intrigued the family is their mini green house.
The chiller also displayed tempting desserts.
We proceeded to the dining area at the back.
Food
While waiting, we were served a warm Complimentary Bread Basket.
Starters
The family liked the Cucumber Bruschetta. It's a sliced cucumber with a tomato and olive. For me it was ordinary.
Soup
Because we are huge mushroom fans, we ordered the Wild Mushroom Soup and this brought smile to our faces.
The Pumpkin Soup is delightfully warm, creamy and sweet.
Chicken/Turkey
We were very disappointed with the Chicken Salpicao w/ Garlic Brown Rice. It was very salty. We even asked the server if the blend is right and they checked and assured us that it was rightfully so. We didn't finish this dish...
The Dill Crusted Salmon with Carrot Potato Mash is simple but well-executed. I just felt that it was expensive for a single portion.
Pasta
The Spinach Pumpkin Carbonara with Salmon is probably the best dish among our orders.
Desserts
Our server promised to us that every customer loved the Chocolate Tofu Mousse and so we will too. Well, it was just okay for us. The chocolate mousses was too sweet.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I really liked the concept of Heatlhy Day. But, the price is too steep for their not-so-outstanding dishes. It gives of an impression that healthy dishes are expensive which shouldn't be so.
Food
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| Complimentary Bread Basket |
Starters
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| Cucumber Bruschetta (180 php) |
Soup
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| ♥ Wild Mushroom Soup (140 php) |
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| Pumpkin Soup (140 php) |
Chicken/Turkey
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| Chicken Salpicao w/ Garlic Brown Rice (360 php) |
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| ♥ Dill Crusted Salmon with Carrot Potato Mash (560 php) |
Pasta
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| ♥ Spinach Pumpkin Carbonara with Salmon (220 php) |
Desserts
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| Chocolate Tofu Mousse (100 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I really liked the concept of Heatlhy Day. But, the price is too steep for their not-so-outstanding dishes. It gives of an impression that healthy dishes are expensive which shouldn't be so.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Heatlhy Day Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Starters | Main Course | Desserts | |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
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