Located on the top most level of Robinson's Place Midtown is Secret Recipe. Secret Recipe is an international lifestyle cafe chain with over 250 outlets worldwide.
Secret Recipe Robinson's Midtown has a casual yet cozy ambiance. It's a place where people can stop by for their meals. Shoppers also tend to hang out just for drinks and dessert.
Food
Chicken
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| Grilled Black Pepper Chicken (245 php) |
The Grilled Black Pepper Chicken is a quarter chicken served with heavily peppered gravy. The sauce is not bad but I found the chicken a bit too dry.
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| ♥Roasted Chicken with Tumeric Sauce (280 php) |
The Roasted Chicken with Tumeric Sauce is very delicious! It was roasted chicken with a rich tumeric sauce. The soft, tender and juicy chicken complemented by a herb-y sauce is perfect! This is one of the best meals for that night.
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| Noodle in Tom Yum Kung (280 php) |
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| Mozzarella Baked Fish (315 php) |
The Mozzarella Baked Fish was the last to be served among all the orders. We were almost finished with our meals when it arrived. One of my companions joked that the fish must have gone out of stock so they had to run and buy it. On the other hand, I was assuming that the Mozzarella Baked Fish takes so long to prepare because it was special. Well, the Mozzarella Baked Fish is actually baked dory fish with a few seasonings topped with melted mozzarella. It was also garnished with some cherry tomatoes. This dish did not leave any impact upon us.
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| ♥Irish Lamb Shank (485 php) |
Secret Recipe's Irish Lamb Shank is their award winning dish. Of course, we were very eager to try it out! To tell you honestly, I've had a lot of bad experiences with lamb. I've dealt with a lot of bad odors and gamey taste even to the point that it made me feel sick. I am very pleased that Secret Recipe's Irish Lamb Shank erased all the bitter memories away. It is the best lamb I have ever tried! It smelled and tasted great. It was also juicy and tender that the meat was falling off the bone.
Fresh Cream Cakes
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| ♥White Chocolate Macadamia (95 php) |
Having tried all the Secret Recipe Fresh Cream Cakes, the White Chocolate Macadamia wins my vote as the best among them all! The White Chocolate Macadamia leaves a light yet fulfilling sensation. You should try it!
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| Chocolate Indulgence (95 php) |
The Chocolate Indulgence is a blend of chocolate, mocha and cream. It is my second bet when it comes to Secret Recipe Fresh Cream Cakes.
Update as of December 22, 2019: Not too long after Secret Recipe adjusted its prices, it still didn't gain much popularity and announced its closure.
Secret Recipe offers delicious and quality international meals. Price may be a bit more than usual. But, we think that's rational since it is serving unique international dishes. Its Irish Lamb Shank is certainly worth the try! I also highly recommend its cakes. I'm glad they dropped its cake prices to 900 php. A few years back, it was at 1,200++ php.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ |
| Taste | ★★★ |
| Service | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Secret Recipe Robinson's Midtown Menu
Soup | Vegetarian | Chicken | Asian Cuisine | Western | Pasta | Fresh Cream Cakes | Cheese Cakes | Party Cakes | Brownies | Pies | Coffee | Beverages | Ice Cream
| Secret Recipe Robinson's Midtown | |
| Business Address |
4/F Midtown Wing Robinsons, Ermita
Manila, Metro Manila
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| Business Hours | 10am-9pm (mall hours) |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 250 |
| Contact | (02) 567-2042 |
| Other | |
Cello's Doughnuts & Dips is a humble doughnut store just in front of De La Salle University Manila. I can recall so many days of my college life bringing home a box of doughnuts from Cello's Doughnuts & Dips . This is our families favorite doughnut.
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| Cocktail Box of 15 (180 php) |
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| Cocktail Box of 15 (180 php) |
What we love about Cello's Doughnuts is that their doughnuts are always served fresh. It so so soft and moist. It is really fun to bite as your teeth sinks into the softness of its dough.
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| Cocktail Box of 15 (180 php) |
I usually only order the ♥Cheese Flavor because for us that is the best! I love the Cello's cheese powder sprinkled on top of their honey glaze. I love how the saltiness of the cheese and the sweetness of the honey glaze forms a great balance.
I ordered an assortment just to show you that they many flavors. Second to the Cheese Flavor, I'd recommend the ♥Oreo Flavor. The fine bits of the Oreo cookies on top of the honey glaze is a masterpiece. It is also irresistible for an Oreo lover like me.
How about you? What's your favorite Cello's Doughnut?
Update (January 1, 2014): The Taft (DLSU) branch is closed. Check out their other branches instead.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Cello's Doughnuts & Dips offers a unique doughnut experience that is unmatched by even the more famous brands. It has its own distinguishing flavor selections that are unlike any other. I highly recommend the Cheese Flavor. Cello's Doughnuts & Dips pricing is on the average. Given the quality of its doughnuts, it is definitely worth it!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ |
| Taste | ★★★★ |
| Service | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
| Cello's Doughnuts & Dips Taft | |
| Business Address | 2444 Taft Ave., Malate Manila, Metro Manila Philippines |
| Business Hours | 10am-6pm |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 25-100 |
| Contact | (02) 521-6236 |
| Other | Facebook Fan Page | Website |
The Chinese New Year celebration is quite long and you must have bought or received more than one Chinese Tikoy. So in addition to our Chinese Tikoy with Egg Recipe, let us share with you another alternative way of cooking your Chinese Tikoy.
Deep Fried Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls (Turon) Recipe
1 Whole Large Chinese Tikoy
12 Sheets of Lumpia Wrapper
2 Cups Cooking Oil for frying
1 teaspoon of Cornstarch
1/2 cup of Brown Sugar
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut the Chinese Tikoy into 2-inch by 1/2-inch sticks
Step 2: Place 1 teaspoon of Cornstarch into 2 teaspoons of water (1:2 ratio always)
Step 3: Wrap each Chinese Tikoy sticks with the one sheet of Lumpia Wrapper, fold both sides and seal with diluted cornstarch mixture
Step 4: Heat pan with cooking oil and wait until oil is almost at the smoking point
Step 5: Deep fry your Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls until golden brown
Step 6: Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of Brown Sugar into the oil until it caramelizes and dip the Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls
Step 7: Place it into a strainer and let it cool slightly
Hope you enjoy our Deep Fried Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls (Turon) Recipe!
Try the Chinese Tikoy With Egg Recipe too!
Try the Chinese Tikoy With Egg Recipe too!
| Tsinoy Foodies Recipe Rating | |
| Recipe Difficulty Level | ★ |
Estimated Preparation Time | 10 minutes |
Estimated Cooking Time | 5 minutes per batch |
To celebrate Chinese New Year, it is important to have Chinese Tikoy (Chinese Rice Cake) at the table. Why? The Chinese Tikoy is round so it symbolizing money and prosperity. It is also sticky so it can bring togetherness within the family. Aside from that the stickiness can also attract money.
So how do you cook you Chinese Tikoy? Whether its the white, brown or flavored Chinese Tikoy, there are several ways of cooking it. I've tried different flavors with this recipe such as the Ube, Langka, Pandan and Corn. But, I really only like eating the brown Tikoy.
Let me share with you one of the ways I cook our Chinese Tikoy at home. Since Chinese New Year last for weeks, we cook with this recipes over and over. =) Of course, we don't eat one whole Chinese Tikoy in one seating, we refrigerate the rest. But, if you forget to refrigerate and there are mold sprouting out. Don't worry. They say the Chinese Tikoy taste better when it is already infected with molds. Just wipe of the molds with oil and it is good to go. =)
Chinese Tikoy with Egg Recipe
Ingredients:
1 Whole Large Chinese Tikoy
10 Eggs
1/4 Cup Cooking Oil
Step 1: Crack and beat eggs in a bowl
Step 2: Slice the Chinese Tikoy in small 1 inch by 2 inch rectangles. Thickness depends on your preference.
Step 3: Heat pan with cooking oil and wait until hot enough. (For healthier option use non-stick pan and use less oil)
*Each slice shall not touch the rest of the slices nor is it to be placed on top of one another.
Step 5: When egg coating is already golden brown, place it into a strainer so it won't be too oily.
Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 for a new batch until all slices are cooked.
Hope you enjoy our Chinese Tikoy with Egg Recipe!
Try the Deep Fried Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls Next!
Try the Deep Fried Chinese Tikoy Lumpia Rolls Next!
| Tsinoy Foodies Recipe Rating | |
| Recipe Difficulty Level | ★ |
Estimated Preparation Time | 5 minutes |
Estimated Cooking Time | 2 minutes per batch |
I first glanced over Crossroads when I had a buffet at Best Western's Premier Hotel F1 Restaurant. Crossroads is a highly visible venue at Fort Bonifacio Global City that houses a number of restaurants such as Army Navy Crossroads. The place has an adequate parking space. It is also just beside the football field where the Azkals practice everyday until 11 p.m.
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| Front Entrance |
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| Parking Entrance |
Army Navy Crossroads has a clean spacious bunker-like ambiance. The place is pretty cool! This is actually one of the best Philippine-pioneered food chains around.
Army Navy has only one mission and that is for their customers to "Come in Happy, Walk Out Happy".
Food
Burger
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| BBB = Bully Boy Burger |
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| ♥ Bully Boy Burger (250 php) |
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| ♥ Bully Boy Burger (250 php) |
The Bully Boy Burger is composed of triple quarter-pounder natural beef patties topped with fresh crispy lettuce, tomatoes, onions, tomatoes, onions, ketchup snuggled between toasted Sesame Seed Kaiser Buns. Army Navy's beef patties taste like natural meat and they are naturally juicy. Kurt enjoyed his burger to the last bite.
Sides
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| ♥ Freedom Fries (65 php) |
Every time I dined at Army Navy, I always had Onion Rings. It just occurred to me that I have never tried their Freedom Fries. Unlike french fries from other food chains, the Freedom Fries is thin like a shoe string. The flavorings is also not too strong or spicy so you tend to nibble and enjoy more. It is very addictive!
Burrito
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| Carnitas (Pork) Burrito (165 php) |
Like the burgers, the Burritos are also wrapped in foil and served over wax paper and a round metal dish tray. The Burritos also comes with the salsa, Army Navy special sauce and a slice of lime.
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| Carnitas (Pork) Burrito (165 php) |
The Carnitas (Pork) Burrito had some pork cubes, Spanish rice, beans, onions, lettuce and cilantro wrapped in flour tortilla. It's my first time to try pork and it was good especially with the chili sauce and lime. The flour tortilla is soft and the ingredients are offered at the right amount.
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| Chili Verde and Chili Rojo |
The Chili Verde and Chili Rojo goes really well with my burrito. The Chili Rojo tastes like "Tabasco". But, I liked the Chili Verde more because it gives the spice without any other taste.
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| Steak Burrito (165 php) |
The Steak Burrito is similar to the Carnitas (Pork) Burrito except that it has chunky steak bits.
Drinks
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| ♥ Libertea Regular (55 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Army Navy Crossroads is a fun place to hang out for some burgers and burritos. Burger or burrito, it depends on your preference. For us, we both agree that we like their burgers more. It's best to order along some side dish and Libertea. I love the service at Army Navy Crossroads because its quick to serve. The staffs are also friendly. Of course, other branches share the same design and quality too.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ |
| Taste | ★★★ |
| Service | ★★★ |
| Price | ★★★ |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | |
Army Navy Crossroads Menu
Menu
| Army Navy Crossroads | |
| Business Address |
Crossroads, 32nd St. Bonifacio, Global City, Taguig City
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| Business Hours | 10am-10pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 145-300 |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
Army Navy Crossroads Map
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