Celebrating birthday in time of Covid 19

How's everyone? It took a long time for me to post another entry in my food blog. By the way, I'm celebrating my birthday today. As much as I wanted to spend it outside, strolling in the mall or watching a movie, I just can't, we all can't. But then, I should not miss this day without great food to celebrate.

Food deliveries have been very essential since we started the quarantine period. Aren't we all just glad that they were able to pull this through with all the limitations we're experiencing today? I'm also glad that one of my favorite caterers 8 Spoons is available to serve us. For today, I ordered a variety of food, personal choices from their menu. We're only 4 people at home, and regular sized trays would be too much for us. 8 Spoons is offering XS party trays that are good for up to 4 persons.

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki - Tender chicken drenched in teriyaki sauce with extra buttered vegetables  

Japonaise Cordon Bleu - Chicken cordon bleu with ham and nori drizzled with kewpie

Korean Chapchae - To satisfy my Korean cravings, I've been watching a lot of KDramas lately

Vietnamese Spring Rolls - This was finished early because everybody loves "lumpia"

I ordered these in advance and they were very accommodating. It even reached dinner when we had it for lunch. Since they are freshly cooked, they are still warm and good to eat. The trays are very affordable too. Right now, transactions are made through online deposits to ensure your safety.

8 Spoons Party Trays can be picked up and delivered from their kitchen in Quezon City to your home via Grab or Lalamove, serving only within Metro Manila and nearby areas. Right now, they are also offering frozen items and family set meals which can help you plan your meals in the future.

For more information, you may like and follow the following pages:
www.facebook.com/8spoons
www.facebook.com/8spoonspartytrays
instagram.com/8spoonsfood
instagram.com/8spoonspartytrays

Happy eating and stay healthy!

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Ca Phe Saigon announces expansion in Antipolo City

Starting from a homey garage setting in Marikina City and made their first extension at The Podium, Ca Phe Saigon climbs up to the cool climate of Antipolo City to serve warm phở, delectable bánh mì, rice dishes and more to individuals who crave for authentic Vietnamese delicacies. The new branch is located along Sumulong Hi-way, a few blocks from Robinson's Place Antipolo and the Antipolo Market and it is very easy to find.

Ca Phe Saigon is the brainchild of the owners' mom who is actually from Saigon and married a Filipino that created a family in Marikina. The interior of this new branch is inspired by her memories of Saigon when she travels the roads via bicycle in her áo dài and nón lá. She shares her love of food to Filipinos with dishes that cater to our taste buds and breaking barriers of language and culture. Soon, this branch will also have its al fresco dining and own herb garden where they can pick herbs and spices so the food will have the freshest ingredients -- just like their Marikina branch where the owners' father cultivates.

The expansion was sparked by customers who go down from Antipolo for Ca Phe Saigon's delicious dishes. And after many ocular inspections, they finally secured the place. Now it will be easier for Antipolo residents to access authentic Vietnamese dishes.

Bringing the recipes across all branches, visitors will have both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes that will bring warmth and great dining experience. All dishes are made on-site, with ingredients that are sourced directly from Vietnam (George, their executive chef flies to Vietnam every 6-8 months for supplies) and some were locally made. They also have a signature pho recipe, made by the owners' mom. Dedication is given to the dishes, with soup that is not made with commercial bouillon but they rise as early as 4am to create the best tasting soup noodles.

 

Banh Mi is also made just right. The bread is not too soft or too hard and allows you to bite to the savory fillings and fresh vegetables.

Vietnam is also famous with their fresh rolls or goi cuon, the classic summer roll rice noodles with lettuce, mint leaves, lean pork and shirmp all rolled up and served with special peanut sauce. You can also have a vergetarian version of this.

To cap it all off, have yourself a cup of warm Vietnamese brew while loving the climate of Antipolo City.

 

You can try more dishes at Ca Phe Saigon Antipolo aside from these. You can also have your dishes delivered from the Marikina or Podium via Grab Food or Food Panda up to 5km radius.

For more information, you can follow their Instagram account: instagram.com/caphesaigonph
#CaPheSaigonAntipolo

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Wok N Roll

Tried this hip place in Sheridan St. Mandaluyong City where you can mix and match different Asian flavors that will satisfy your taste.

Retail 05 Ground Level Rockwell Business Center, Mandaluyong City

Wok n Roll, a young restaurant that offers casual dining experience opened in December 2018 and has been catering good food to the Rockwell Business Center Sheridan establishments and nearby residents in the area.

It's stylish interiors are welcoming and cozy, perfect for meetings or casual get togethers. An IG-friendly spot while enjoying the food that they have to offer. I love the dome light fixtures that show intricate details in close up. Chairs and tables are relatively comfortable and there are pepper displays that spices up good conversations among your friends.

Speaking of food, Wok n Roll provides wide choices that you can enjoy while dining in or on-the-go. They have customized and signature menu to suit your appetite. You can make your own rice bowls that contains rice or noodles, sauce, protein, and/or vegetables. Their signature dishes

 

The ingredients are also in display and they are cooked over the counter that's why you are guaranteed with fresh and neatly prepared dishes in front of your eyes.

Fresh ingredients

Me and the group I'm with tried their Make Your Own Menu. We had these delectable dishes that combines great tasting ingredients cooked right.

Rice noodles, chicken, mushroom, Hainanese chicken sauce
For me this is the perfect balance. The noodles are tender, flavors don't overpower the others, it has veges and protein and the Hainanese chicken sauce gives that good umami taste. The mushroom squeezes out the juice in the mouth and it's guilt-free to finish the whole thing.

Brown rice, chicken breast, satay, broccoli

The rice is perfectly cooked as well, the chicken breast is tender and juicy, I love the satay sauce's sweetness too. They cooked the broccoli with a right crunch.

Their signature Pad Thai and fresh spring rolls that roll out the great Asian taste. The Pad Thai is not very spicy which I really liked. The fresh spring rolls a strong cilantro taste that I like. 

 

Wok N Roll is open from 10am-10pm Mondays-Sundays. You may also check their social media pages:
Instagram: @woknroll_asia
Facebook: Wok N Roll

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