Pares Retiro along P. Tuazon Now on its Soft Opening

Yesterday, we had breakfast in Pares Retiro. It's a newly opened restaurant along P. Tuazon Blvd. that serves Pares, Silog meals, Mami, etc. This is my second time to visit. During our first time eating here, I didn't really liked their Pares. The beef is so tough.

This time, I ordered Sizzling Sisig. Jen ordered Beef Chami(P95) and Tokwa't Baboy(P50) and Ira had Pares(P80).

They served the soup first then it took a while before they served our order especially the Sisig. That's understandable since they are still on soft opening but I got really disappointed when their waiter served the orders and he accidentally spilled the soup on me but didn't even bother saying sorry. He even acted like nothing happened. He didn't even mopped our area even though the soup has spilled on the floor.

The Sisig has some bits of Chicharon and it's good for two but it's not something to crave for. Well, I can describe it as decent considering the price is at P105.

After eating, I asked Jen and Ira for their ratings. They both loved the food there so Jen gave 8 while Ira gave 9. But for me, I will only give them 6.5 even though their meals are cheap because I can get better food and better service for the same price. So, our overall rate for Pares Retiro is 7.8

Pares Retiro is located along P. Tuazon Blvd. corner 17th Street

Sunday Breakfast at Kitchen Diaries Cafe

It's Sunday and I was too lazy to prepare breakfast so Hubby and I decided to just have breakfast somewhere in Kapitolyo so I searched the web and Kitchen Diaries showed up. I've been seeing this place whenever we eat at Kanto Freestyle Breakfast but we never had the chance to try it until today.

They're still on soft opening so they have a very limited breakfast menu but they have a wide choices of cakes and pastires. They suggested we order their bestseller Angus Corned Beef, which we did. For the cakes, we tried their Black Forest and Strawberry Cheesecake.

Angus Corned Beef (Definitely worth a try!)

Black Forest at P75

Strawberry Cheesecake at P125

Capuccino at P85

I think the Black Forest is a bit tough but I loved their Strawberry Cheesecake. While we're eating, we're given free samples of Red Velvet Crinkles, Brownie Brittle and Oreo Cream Cheese Cookies and we liked all of them. We even bought our son Brownie Brittle for take away since he almost want to eat the whole jar (LOL).

Overall, we liked the ambiance, the service and the food and we'll definitely go back soon.

Kitchen Diaries is located at Unit 1E, 1st Corner San Rafael Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Milky and Sunny and Yummy!

After attending the Sunday Mass, one of Hubby's officemate texted him asking if Goto Monster is open but they're closed on Sundays so she asked us for recommendations on where they can have breakfast and we suggested Milky and Sunny in Kapitolyo. It's a few minutes away from home and we haven't eaten yet so Hubby decided to meet them there and have breakfast .

On their menu, I was looking for something different, but all they have are food you can prepare at home so I just went for their Garlic Longganisa. I also tried out their Choco Milky Shake. Hubby ordered Bacon and Spam Pasta plus Banana Shake.

Our orders were served after 15 minutes, and the first thing I noticed is the yellow-orange color of the egg yolk so I assumed they're using high quality eggs. Their Garlic Rice and Garlic Longganisa tasted good too. I was also able to try Hubby's Bacon and Spam Pasta and it's too Cheesy. I can taste the Parmesan and it had a twist of Queso de Bola. It also immediately became my favorite. The only thing I didn't like is the Choco Milky Shake. It's too sweet. I like their food better when compared with Kanto Freestyle maybe because of the quality of the ingredients used.

The place is cozy and kid-friendly. They have books and toys that children can play while waiting for the food to be served or after eating.

Milky and Sunny is located in East Kapitolyo.

Silantro Fil-Mex Cantina in Kapitolyo

It's already 3 in the afternoon and Hubby is still not sleepy so we strolled around our neighborhood to have snacks. Our first choice is Silantro since we just want something light. It's a Fil-Mex Restaurant along East Capitol Street and just right beside Holy Family Parish Church.

View from outside

Here's their menu:

I ordered Lamb Tacos and Nachos. They served our food with three different sauces, Guacamole, Chili and Garlic. The Nachos tasted great and I think it's very cheap because one serving is huge and already good for up to 3 persons.

Nachos at P160

Lamb Tacos at P75/Ligero

The place is just small and we're really lucky that we're done just before customers started lining up. I loved the food and for sure I'm gonna be back soon to take my friends here. Next time I'll try their cocktails.

Tanay Road Trip

It's my rest day and I was feeling bored at home so I convinced Hubby to take me to Tanay and it took a while before he said "YES" so I got excited when he finally did and I immediately called my friends Jason and Ira and asked if they wanna come with us.

We set off before 1PM without really knowing where we're going then in the middle of our travel, we just finally decided to go to Sierra Madre Resort in Tanay. It's already past 2PM when we arrived and there are groups of people who seemed to be having prenup pictorials.

On our way to Sierra Madre Resort

View of the pool from the deck of Sierra Madre Resort

  

The feel of Baguio right outside Metro Manila

After an hour, we're all hungry so we went to Mang Frank's Bulalohan just right after Pranjetto Hills Resort but unfortunately, Bulalo(P300) is not available anymore. He offered us Silog meals (P100) but Jason suggested that we go to Tiolo's in Antipolo instead.

Inside Mang Frank's Bulaluhan

Yep! Jay Taruc was here!

It was already a quarter before 6PM when we arrived in Tiolo's so we're really, really hungry and tired.

Tiolo's is located infront of Unciano Hospital

The place is so cozy and there are not that much diners that time.

T-Bone Steak is at P183

Hubby and I ordered Pork Belly. It's cheap at P68. Jason and Ira order T-Bone Steak and the steak is bigger than their plate LOL! They foods are okay. You'll get what you pay for but it's not really something you'll be craving for.

After a few minutes of chatting and eating, we headed back home. This is one of the most tiring but enjoyable trip that we have.

Lunch at Casa Verde in UP Town Center

For weeks now, my foodie buddies, Ira and I, have been exploring and trying out hole-in-the-wall restaurants in search for delicious food. This morning, just out of nowhere, our office mate and friend Jason asked if we want to have lunch with him in Smokin' Pig and we all agreed but unfortunately, it was closed since it's November 1 so Ira suggested going to Casa Verde in UP Town Center instead.

I checked out their FB page and they'll open by 12NN. By 12:15, Ira, Jen and Jason are already there but they're already on the waiting list. Not so long, Hubby and I arrived and we waited for 30 minutes I guess until we're given seats.

I ordered Brian's Ribs (I was able to try it out during my visit to Cebu) while Hubby ordered Casa Verde Burger and the five of us shared the big Milky Way Shake (P345) which we had a hard time consuming.

Casa Verde Burger at P225

Brian's Ribs at P250

Brian's Ribs is good enough for 2 and it tasted delicious (as usual!). As for the burger, I'd say it's just 3.5/5. The taste of the butter is overwhelming and the patty tastes ordinary. I'm not sure if their Big Bang Burger tastes the same but maybe we'll try it on our next visit.

Ying Ying Tea House - A Must-Visit Restaurant for Authentic Chinese Dishes

It's been a while since I ate authentic Chinese Dishes so when we visited my mom in Manila, I asked her if she could take us to Ying Ying. The place is very nostalgic since our dad used to take us there whenever we just feel like eating Dimsum or Mami.

Not much really changed in Chinatown. It's still the same simple place with old buildings.

At Ying Ying, We ordered Mami and Dimsums. While waiting for the food to be served, we took a sip of their free unlimited hot tea.

Unlimited Hot Tea for free

Wanton Mami

Hakao at P70

Radish Cake at P60

Spare Ribs at P70

Tai Pao (Special Siopao) at P70

Our food was served just a few minutes after we ordered and after having my lips touched the Radish Cake, it was like Heaven. I wish we could frequent the place again. Oh! If only I'm still living in Manila.

Ying Ying Tea House is located in Dasmarinas St. cor Yuchengo St., Binondo, Manila

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast - Kapitolyo Branch

A day after my officemates and I had our breakfast in Kanto Libis (Backread Here), Hubby wanted to eat there again but since I'm aware that they have a branch in Kapitolyo, I asked him if we can try there instead. It's located in 1st Street but their place isn't noticeable so we had a hard time finding them.

They don't have a parking space but you can park your car along the street.

The place is a garage converted into a restaurant and it's spacier than their branch in Libis.

Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Kapitolyo

The Kitchen

The Dining Area

The Bar

After we were handed their menu, I noticed there are some listed on their menu which are not available in Libis. Hubby's mind is set on their pancakes so I just ordered their Spanish Sardines Tempura.

Spanish Sardines Tempura at P90 (plus 10% SC)

I was craving for Scramble but it's not available that time since they ran out of ice so we just asked for a glass of water (without ice).

They also ran out of strawberry jam so instead of serving Mixed Berry Pancakes, they just served us Blueberry Pancakes.

Blueberry Pancakes at P90 (plus 10% SC)

Pancake with Chocnut and Goya Ganache at P90 (plus 10% SC)

Their plating is different as well.

After eating, we asked for our bill and I was surprised to see that there is a 10% service charge.

Overall, the place and food is so so. It's not what we expected and if ever we want to eat at Kanto Fresstyle again, we'll just go to their Libis branch.

Breakfast After Work at Kanto Freestyle Libis

Today, My office mates and I had breakfast at Kanto Freestyle. I've already been to this place a couple of times already but this is my first time to visit it after they renovated the place. They occupied the space that used to be a small bar and it's good that they are able to accommodate more customers now.

I noticed that they now offer the Pancake Platter for P170. I haven't tried that yet but based on the picture, I think the pancakes are too small so I still recommend the usual pancake that they offer.

While waiting for the food to be served (which took approx. 20 mins.), I took a picture of their updated menu:

The updated menu of Kanto Freestyle Breakfast in Libis

Phone Number for Delivery

Mommy Binky and I ordered Honey Garlic Chicken (P99) and we both loved it.

Honey Garlic Chicken

Hubby ordered Breaded Pork Chop (P95) that I wasn't able to taste but it looks good too.

Breaded Pork Chop

Jason ordered Mixed Berry Pancakes (P99) and Pancakes with Chocnut and Goya Ganache (P99).

Mixed Berry Pancakes

 After a few minutes, we're already done eating and we're very satisfied. The only downside is that it takes a while for them to prepare the food. But anyway, it's worth the wait. The next day, we ate at Kanto again but this time we tried their Kapitolyo Branch and here's what happened.