I'm the biggest Japanese Curry fan in the family so I insisted that we try Eri Curry.
Based on the facade, it looks like typical Japanese restaurants with cute dish displays.  

Based on the facade, it looks like typical Japanese restaurants with cute dish displays.  Upon entering, we were surprised to learn that it was a local concept. 

Coming in on a Saturday night, the place was busy and all tables were filled.  Seeing its popularity made me eager to try and compare it with foreign Japanese Curry brands like Curry Bee Japanese Curry House and Curry House Coco Ichibanya.

Food
Just like Coco Ichibanya, they have the customizable curry meal option where you get to choose your rice serving size, curry spiciness level, main dish and extra toppings. 

Thin Sliced Beef Curry + Regular Rice + Spicy + Mushroom + Quail Egg (290 php + 80 php + 56 php)

I had the Thin Sliced Beef Curry + Regular Rice + Spicy + Mushroom + Quail Egg.  The curry sauce was more subtle than I expected.  The texture was thicker and more creamy like gravy.  The spiciness was fiery enough for me.  Somehow, I still prefer the traditional Japanese curry I'm accustomed to.  The beef meat was good enough.  It is not very tender but not challengingly tough either.   We also loved the quail eggs.

Katsu Omelette Curry  + Regular Rice + Just Right + Burger (350 php + 198 php)

Mom and little sister opted to share the Katsu Omelette Curry  + Regular Rice + Just Right + Burger.  I noticed that they looked disappointed.  Then I found out that when they flipped the burger, it was severely burnt.  So, I called it to the attention of the server.  The server was very apologetic and offered to have it replaced immediately.  He returned after a few minutes to inform us that they cannot assure that the burger can be cooked the way we would be satisfied so he insisted that we have the sliced beef instead.  Not wanting another burnt burger, we agreed.  The Katsu is delicious.  The portion is generous too.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Eri Curry has its own twist in its dishes to appeal more to the Filipino taste buds.  Try it as it may just be what you are looking for.  But, I found the pricing to be unreasonably expensive for a homegrown concept.

I love the colors!  It's very colorful and quite spacious.

As expected from an inasal place right?

Food

I really appreciated that all the dishes were served hot and freshly cooked.

Combo Meals (Served with Rice, Atchara and BOTTOMLESS Iced Tea)

Pecho Combo (159 php)

1 pc. Atay / 1 pc. Baticolon Combo (141 php)

Chicken Inasal

Isol (69 php)

Want the fats and he skin?  The Isol is for you! 


Fish

Sizzling Bangus (192 php)

The Sizzling Bangus is strongly marinated so it's best paired with their Garlic Rice.


Pork

♥ Liempo Sisig (190 php)

The best dish for the night is the Liempo Sisig.   It's the first time I've tried one and I want to have this more often!

Soup

♥ KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) (184 php)

The KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) is one hefty and bountiful soup to order for sharing! 

♥ KBL (Kadios, Baboy, Langka) (184 php)

 It has a tons of toppings!  We all loved this!  

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

My cousin suggested that we try Tiny Duchess Sweet & Savory Eclairs because it was owned by her friend.

I had no idea about their products so I left the ordering to my dear cousin.



They have a display of their eclairs, puffs and truffle bonbons.  The eclairs and puffs are offered with the same flavors.  It's just the form that distinguishes them apart. 

Savory 

Assorted 4 Savory Eclairs: Passion of Four Cheese, Goat Cheese, ♥ Fresh and Smoked Salmon and ♥Forest Mushroom (220 php)

This is my first time to try savory eclair.  I noticed that this was sliced up to place the filling like a sandwich instead of skillfully placing the filling through the holes.  I liked the Fresh and Smoked Salmon and Forest Mushroom.  Although I would have preferred them to have more flavor.  I was also not satisfied with the texture of the pastry itself.  It felt heavy and soggy to me so it was moist soft.  I wanted it light while being crisp on the outside, chewy on top and soft on the inside. 

Sweet

Assorted 4 Sweet Eclairs: Double Chocolate, Strawberry Lovela, ♥ Chocolate and Green Tea and Blueberry & Cheesecake  (200 php)

The texture and flavor was so much better with the sweet ones.  I liked the Chocolate and Green Tea.  But, I'd prefer it if the green tea was stronger.


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I'm not really an eclair fan to begin with so I might not have enjoy Tiny Duchess Sweet & Savory Eclairs to the fullest extent.  Perhaps, I would have enjoyed them better had they been in cream puff form.  I was not impressed with it.  I felt that it was pricey for such a small piece.  Would I want to try some more of their items?  Well, yes, the truffle bonbons intrigues me.

Like Ramen Yushoken, my uncle suggested that we go South to try Chairman Wangs Prime Beef Noodle House.

So we dedicated a day to go from Manila to Molito Lifestyle Complex in Alabang.  Chairman Wangs was not yet open when we dined at Ramen Yushoken and Le Petite Cheri.  Now, the whole complex is filled with dining establishments. 

It has an ancient Chinese civilization interior.  It has lanterns dangling for lights.  And, the walls are the most interesting part for me.  The tall wooden chairs are cool too.

There's a window by the entrance showing that they simultaneously make hand-pulled noodles. 

Food

Dry Noodles

Chairman's Braised Beef Dry Noodles (250 php)

As soon as we opened the menu, we knew that Chairman Wangs is related to Kanzhu Hand-Pulled Noodles.  We ordered same items we've tried before and other new items out of curiosity.  When the the Chairman's Braised Beef Dry Noodles was served, we already knew what to expect.  The price difference was for the superior food quality and larger serving size.  The texture of th noodles is so good.  It was firm and chewy - just the way I love it.

Noodle Soup

♥ Chairman's Prime Beef Noodle Soup (280 php)

The Chairman's Prime Beef Noodle Soup is one of the best Chinese noodle soup I've ever encountered. 

♥ Chairman's Prime Beef Noodle Soup (280 php)

Best quality in terms of broth, noodles and beef.  What's there not to like.

♥ Chairman's Braised Beef Noodle Soup (250 php)

The Chairman's Braised Beef Noodle Soup is actually not far below the Chairman's Prime Beef Noodle Soup.  But, the rich milky broth is far more savory and flavorful than the same kind I've tried at Kanzhu.

♥ Braised Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup (250 php)

The Braised Beef and Tendon Noodle Soup is lighter in terms of broth.  It brings out the taste of soft tendon so we enjoyed this. 


 

♥ Lamb Dumpling Noodle Soup (240 php)

I ordered the Lamb Dumpling Noodle Soup because I didn't try this at Kanzhu.  The family has tried Kanzhus version and says this is way better.  The texture of the dumplings, better duck meat filing and the broth sets the differene.

Pork Chive and Dumpling Noodle Soup (220 php)

The Pork Chive and Dumpling Noodle Soup is pretty good.  But, I prefer the Lamb Dumpling Noodle Soup.

Dessert

♥ Chilled Coconut Milk Soup with Sago and Fresh Fruits 5-6 Pax (350 php)

The family was so excited for dessert.  We wanted to order so many but we ended up with the Chilled Coconut Milk Soup with Sago and Fresh Fruits as the rest were not available.

♥ Chilled Coconut Milk Soup with Sago and Fresh Fruits 5-6 Pax (350 php)

We all loved the presentation.  Taste-wise we were all pleasantly surprised at how refreshingly delicious this could be.  This is so simple yet really good and quite healthy too.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Chairman Wangs Prime Beef Noodle House is the only Chinese noodle soup house worth going south for. But, for premium quality it is a bit pricey. 

We usually have cookies for a mid-afternoon snack.  But cookies as enticing as those of Scout's Honor Craft Cookie Shop deserves an exception.
 
It has a counter top where you could enjoy your cookies with their milk. 


I never imagined cookies would have so many fans.  Will we be one too?  Let's see...

There were so many to choose from.  But, the Matcha Sesame in green stood out for the rest. 

♥ Matcha Sesame (120 php) and Cappucino (120 php)

The Matcha Sesame  is one of the best I've tried!  Yet, it was quite pricey for a cooke sandwich. 
The Cappucino was just okay.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I loved Scout's Honor Matcha Sesame.  But the thought of having just 1 piece of cookie when I could have a boxful of it  lingers in my mnd in contrast of being enticed to buy some more.