Showing posts with label timog avenue. Show all posts
Showing posts with label timog avenue. Show all posts
Last March 21, 2013, In-N-Out had a Pop-Up store in Bonifacio High Street for a day. People were expecting In-N-Out to expand here in Manila but it affirmed on December 2013 that it had no plans for expansion or franchising. On February 16, 2014, it was not In-N-Out but CaliBurger which opened its first branch in Century City Mall.
The arrival of Caliburger in the Philippines has received mixed criticisms. There are some loyalists of In-N-Out who crave for the next best thing who were happy with it. Others, complain that it can't match the quality they expected or that it's too pricey. (Perhaps, since the In-N-Out pop out store appeared to be cheaper in price).
I wanted to check it out for myself. Thus, I've dined at their two branches. I hope you don't mind if I merge it in one post.
CaliBurger Century City Mall occupies is a spacious area at the fourth floor. They offer a very wide and trendy indoor area with a large screen showing how happy people are with their products. Since it was very chilly inside during night time, most diners prefer to seat outside in the soft lofts with a nice city view. So don't be surprised if you gaze through its glass window and find only a few diners eating there, they are all dining outside. =))
Both branches have a lively tropical beach theme with colorful tables and chairs. They adopt a pay as you order system. Upon payment, you'll be given a yellow green or orange buzzer so you know when your order is ready.
Food
Burgers
Caliburger recently introduced a new product called the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger. It's an upgraded version of their classic Cheeseburger (which I still prefer) with bacon and sweet BBQ sauce. I recommend this for those who are fond of sweet stuff.
Meals (Comes with Fries and Unlimited Drinks)
The Cheeseburger Meal B Beef is a single patty cheeseburger. Upon ordering, I was asked if I wanted my onions raw or grilled. I choose the latter.
For a more fulfilling meal, the Cali Double Meal is a great choice with its double patty. This is my kind of meal.
I liked that their buns are very light, fluffy and soft. The Certified 100% lean grass-fed Angus beef patty was juicy and tasty. I didn't find it bland like the other feedbacks I've encountered when checking-in on foursquare. The melted cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes and wild-style sauce were a great complement. I personally have not tried In-N-Out burger. But for me, this is a reasonably priced good burger. Sure, the patty is thin. Well, so are those from other burger joints.
The Fries (50 php) have a thicker cut but I liked it that way.
We enjoyed the ♥ Onion Rings (50 php) more! It's quite unfortunate that they are not offered as an alternative for the fries for their meals. We had to order them separately.
My family and I are not fond of sweets so we didn't enjoy the Cali Sweet Wings. I somehow wished it had a bit of spiciness to it. Perhaps, its the same sweet BBQ sauce as that of the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger. On the bright side, it was crunchy.
Drinks
Unlimited Drink Choices (Soda, Red Icea Tea, Dalandan Juice, Pink Lemonde and Cucumber Lemonade) (75 php)
The best choice is the refreshing Cucumber Lemonade. Next is the Dalandan Juice. The Pink Lemonade is the sweetest.
Milkshakes
If you're not ordering their meals, I highly recommend their Milkshakes. I got tipped that like In-N-Out they have a Secret Menu which contains the Neapolitan (a combination of all three flavors). This is a pretty good milk shake! Loved it. =)
The one above is the one I ordered from Caliburger Timog Ave during lunch time. It was really cold and more ice cream than a drink.
This is the Neapolitan I ordered from CaliBurger Century Mall for a late dinner meal. Notice that the consistency is more diluted and very liquid? I hope they'd meet in the middle for a cool, thick but easy to sip milkshake.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We enjoyed dining at CaliBurger. The burgers are good. It's not the type I'd crave or line up for but I'd gladly pursue it if conveniently available. I heard they also have the Wild Fries on the Secret Menu (add 100 php to the meal). It's a bit pricey but I heard it's worth a try. I'm gonna try that next time. I also suggest this place as a nice hangout with its perfect night city view, cozy lofts, fast and reliable WiFi and unlimited drinks.
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| CaliBurger Century City Mall |
I wanted to check it out for myself. Thus, I've dined at their two branches. I hope you don't mind if I merge it in one post.
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| CaliBurger Century City Mall |
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| CaliBurger Timog Ave |
Caliburger Timog Ave is located infront of GMA Station. It is a walking distance from GMA-Kamuning LRT Station.
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| CaliBurger Timog Ave |
Food
Burgers
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| BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Beef (195 php) |
Meals (Comes with Fries and Unlimited Drinks)
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| ♥ Cheeseburger Meal B Beef (245 php) |
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| ♥ Cali Double Meal C Beef (345 php) |
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| Cheeseburger (left) versus Cali Double (right) |
The Fries (50 php) have a thicker cut but I liked it that way.
We enjoyed the ♥ Onion Rings (50 php) more! It's quite unfortunate that they are not offered as an alternative for the fries for their meals. We had to order them separately.
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| Cali Sweet Wings (95 php/4 pieces) |
Drinks
Unlimited Drink Choices (Soda, Red Icea Tea, Dalandan Juice, Pink Lemonde and Cucumber Lemonade) (75 php)
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| Dalandan Juice, Pink Lemonade and ♥ Cucumber Lemonade (clockwise) |
Milkshakes
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| Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry Regular (120 php) |
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| ♥ Neapolitan (120 php) |
The one above is the one I ordered from Caliburger Timog Ave during lunch time. It was really cold and more ice cream than a drink.
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| ♥ Neapolitan (120 php) *sorry for the poor quality photo grabbed from my IG |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We enjoyed dining at CaliBurger. The burgers are good. It's not the type I'd crave or line up for but I'd gladly pursue it if conveniently available. I heard they also have the Wild Fries on the Secret Menu (add 100 php to the meal). It's a bit pricey but I heard it's worth a try. I'm gonna try that next time. I also suggest this place as a nice hangout with its perfect night city view, cozy lofts, fast and reliable WiFi and unlimited drinks.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | CaliBurger Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | Menu |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| CaliBurger | |
| Branches |
118 Timog Avenue, Across GMA Network Center, Sacred Heart, Quezon City, Metro Manila
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| Business Hours | Mon-Thu, Sun: 10 am-10 pm Fri-Sat: 10am-11pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 250-500 |
| Free WiFi | Yes |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | (02) 403-8554 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
Before trying out the spa services at Spaoay, I decided to hang stop over at Comida Ilocandia which offers budget-friendly Ilocano Cuisine.
Food
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| Pandesal with Adobo Pate |
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| Bento Meal Special (good for 2) (Bagnet, ♥Tinuno, Adobo , ♥Vigan Longganisa) (250 php) |
The Bagnet is one of the most famous dishes from the Ilocos region. It is pork meat cooked similar to the lechon kawali but with a crispy fatty skin. This version is a bit dry and lacking in crunchiness.
The Tinuno which is roast pork slabs like liempo was tender, tasty and succulent. This was my pick out of the bunch.
The Adobo was good. The Ilocano people are not too fond of sauces so like the Dinuguan, their version of the Adobo is dry.
The Vigan Longganisa are authentic. It has the same taste as those you can buy from Vigan. It is savory, salty with some fatty portions.
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| Rice |
The Champola is a guyabano with Piña Sparkler. This was cool and refreshing. I loved guyabano so I was able to appreciate this in every sip. You can also opt for guava instead of guyabano if you want.
The Sangria is a local version with basi, kafir and dalanghita. Chef Danny de la Cuesta proudly presented this fermented alcoholic conction of his. He told us that this is actually made out of sugarcane. My first impression of this is that it was smooth and sweet. But, after a few more sips, I realized that this drink is quite powerful as an alcohol drink too.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Comida Ilocandia is a great place for budget-friendly Ilocano Cuisine. You can eat, drink and be merry with your family and friends without hurting your budget. It's also a great stop before or after you get your massage. The pricing is unbelievable cheap both for the food and drinks. They also deliver just in case you're interested.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Comida Ilocandia Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Value Rice Meals Bagnet with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Adobo with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Higado with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Dinuguan with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Longganisa with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Tunino with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Barbeque with rice, gulay & salsa (98 php) Bento Meals Solo Mio Regular (108 php) Bento Meal Regular (108 php) Bento Meal Special (108 php) Solo Vegetables Pinakbet (58 php) Monggo (58 php) Poqui-poqui (58 php) Rice Meals Adobo Rice (45 php) Higado Rice (45 php) Dinuguan Rice (45 php) Plain Rice (25 php) Regular Meals (good for 2-5 persons) Bagnet (160 php) Adobo (140 php) Higado (120 php) Dinuguan (110 php) Longganisa (160 php) Tunino (140 php) Barbeque (110 php) Signature Drinks (per liter) Pandan Iced Tea (75 php) Champola (75 php) Horchata (75 php) Rice Iced Milk Tea (75 php) Guava Green Tea (75 php) Mango-Ginger Iced Tea (75 php) Dalandan Slush (75 php) Long Island (75 php) Sangria (75 php) |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Comida Ilocandia | |
| Business Address | 33-D Timog Ave., Quezon City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 50-200 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | (02) 709-70-41 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page |
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