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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Bai Nian Tang Bao opens in Manila!

Chinese food has been part of the Filipino table for more than we can all remember and the number of xiao long bao dishes has been on the rise in the recent years. For most of us, we have been comparing different xiao long baos (XLB) in the Metro and there's another contender in taking pride on their xiao long bao dish, no other than the first and newest restaurant located in BGC, Bai Nian Tang Bao (BNTB).

Bai Nian Tang Bao is a Shanghainese restaurant operating since 1786 and has more than 300 branches in China and even more in the United States and Korea. Their first in Uptown Parade, BGC in Taguig makes its debut and introduces its gigantic xiao long bao to the Filipino palate. Bai Nian Tang Bao translates as "100-year soup" and boasts the authenticity of rich and flavorful Chinese cooking especially with the soup dumpling.

BNTB revealed the secret of their delicious xiao long bao with devoting more than 12 hours time and being generous with the flavors and about 20 processes in making the delectable soup. Their BGC branch displays this branch which also provides entertainment to the coming spectators and you'll have a guarantee that the place is clean and skilled chefs are ready to serve you fresh, warm and comforting xiao long bao. One must-try item is the Giant Xiao Long Bao that you would need a straw to sip the soup and you're guaranteed to a fantastic experience.

Giant Xiao Long Bao

Aside from the xiao long bao, Bai Nian Tang Bao also serve appetizing dumplings and dimsum that will completely satisfy your craving. Available are equally glorious varieties such as Chicken Soup Pork XLB, Scallops and Pork XLB and Golden Corn Pork XLB. They also have pan-fried version called the Shanghaio Golden Sheng Jian Bao, a traditional Shanghai snack that's crispy on the outside and juicy soup on the inside.

Sticky Rice Dumpling

Noodle fans can also enjoy at Bai Nian Tang Bao as they try their Three Seafood Treasure Fried Noodles or Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles.

Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles

Delight in the variety of dishes, especially when Filipinos love rice, by trying the Beef Fried Rice and Special Sausage Fried Rice that goes perfect with the BNTB Braised Pork.

Shanghai Style Fish Fillet, Braised Pork, Special Sausage Rice

Owner Paul Li invites everyone to visit the restaurant, "We are glad to bring authentic Xiao Long Bao to the Philippines and we'd like to invite everyone to visit us here at Uptown Parade, BGC to try the Xiao Long Bao that even royalty loved! It's a Xiao Long Bao experience that you surely won't forget."

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