Wednesday, January 30, 2013

the best selling dishes of LITTLE ASIA RESTAURANT

enjoy the Chinese New Year with the best seller dishes at Little Asia Tomas Morato where i and a bunch of friends had lunch with. this branch has this Asian-Portuguese ambiance in its white interior and red velvet-covered chairs and chandelier. a romantic fusion of architecture and romance in one spot.

as diving to their delicious dishes, you have to first try their soft Vietnamese Spring rolls as appetizer. eat it by hand or with a fork and knife. and the texture and cooked-just-right fillings in the crunchy wrap is best matched with the good sweet vinegar.
in Little Asia, the experience will not be complete without their Crispy Fried Chicken which is an inherited dish. as president and founder of Little Asia, Charlemagne Lim invites everyone to savor the crispy skin and soft and juicy meat of the chicken.
in this Asian restaurant, everything shall be served plenty. have a chitchat with your friends while enjoying Beef Tenderloin with Cheese in Teriyaki Sauce, and the spicy Sichuan Chicken. it's worth the wait for the Drunken Lengua in Brown Mushroom Sauce and Coconut Fish Fillet which goes best with rice on the side.

Beef Tenderloin with Cheese in Teriyaki Sauce and Sichuan Chicken
have some room for dessert. if you had much heat in these dishes, a cold vanilla ice cream served with mango tower drizzled with caramel and chocolate will satisfy your sweet tooth. if you're up for chips, and even more chocolate, their own sweet potato chips is also recommended.
if you think Little Asia is too pricey, these dishes are reasonable enough with that valued experience you'll have inside the restaurant. the place is not just a venue to eat, the people you'll bring in and the stories you'll discover behind those dishes will bring you a special memory in return.

branches of Little Asia are at Venice Piazza in McKinley, Tomas Morato in Quezon City, and at Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo.

more photos here.

Saturday, January 19, 2013

MANILABAKE by Serye Cafe Filipino

the Katipunan road in Quezon City always fascinates me with the variety of things to see. one of which is the young bakeshop in front of the previous landmark, Katips Bar. called Manilabake, from the group behind the success of Serye Cafe Filipino. started last July, the bakeshop has not only satisfied the bread lovers but meal lovers as well.
owner Gretchen Lim shares how the sumptuous delicacies are also contributing to sustainability of local labor and production of local products. this is to honor the hard labor and dedication of local workers who produce the ingredients to their products. also, with family tradition, the methods that underwent to create dishes that everybody would love. creating pastries are not easy nor quick, says Gretchen, like the staple pan de sal takes about 12 hours for that perfect rise. the other dishes and pastries had undergone extensive studies and mixing it with the Lim's culinary expertise -- to satisfy and also to promote the rare and special culture here in the country. you are also guaranteed of freshly-made, chemical-free dishes and using natural preservation methods.

Manilabake would originally just sell breads and pastries. but with increasing demand from customers that would like to stay in its calming ambiance, the management has increased its line of products with meals and appetizers for long chats, lounging and even a short break time.
for a good morning, try their warm Champorado made with tapol or wild rice in chocolate. this porridge is best mixed with coconut milk and best served warm. for your comfort during cold and wet days, try their Shepherd's Pie, mashed potato and camote on top of meat filling.

MANILABAKE by Serye Cafe Filipino is located at 206-A Katipunan Ave., Blue Ridge A, Quezon City. they are open 6AM - 9AM from Monday to Sunday and delivers within 5-kilometer radius. for orders, call (02) 5091973 or 0916-4984547.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Dezato lunch

it will be my first time to a place which is very near to our workstation. unbelievable that we don't go here often that's why it's a delight to finally check out that intriguing "mochi ice cream."
the place is called Dezato Cafe. it is at the humble area of Quezon City by Hemady St. in New Manila. with its very cozy ambience, i immediately felt at-home.
with matching colorful paintings really compliment the yummy desserts they serve.
and finally after feasting with the eyes, my stomach craved for something warm with the cold weather happening outside. i tried a pumpkin soup and pasta for lunch.
and for dessert, you can have their specialty, the Mochi Ice Cream at different flavors.
you can visit Dezato Cafe at 100 Hemady Street, New Manila, Quezon City