Find affordable Cebu Lechon Liempo & Manok at CHIC-BOY

I probably went on a chicken and pork overload ever since Chic-Boy was established. Not only were their food offerings infused with cebu-inspired recipes, the prices were also very cool on the eyes! I loved the affordability that this Filipino restaurant offered. Their ambiance was also as refreshing (homey fixtures, wide spaces).

Nurturing my love for chinese food at Kowloon House

Ever since I was a kid, my father would treat me and my brother to either Ma Mon Luk or Kowloon House. Kowloon House, being the nearest Chinese restaurant from our house, was a frequent go-to place by my dad. Whenever he comes home from work, he would sometimes surprise me with this humongous Siopao. From then on, I found my love for chinese cuisines -- all thanks to my father.

I was very reminiscent of the place and was truly craving for some chinese food, so Rubel, me and my sister decided to dine at Kowloon's West Avenue, QC branch. It was also raining that same day, so it was the perfect place to get some hot noodle soup too.

For starters, I ordered their Jumbo Pao and a bowl of Beef Wanton Mami. The sweet tasting bread of the Jumbo Pao (the special siopao) was packed with ground meat and salted egg. Every bite was delicious, as the blend of sweet and salty-tasting ingredients really complemented each other.

Jumbo Pao with its usual sweet and chili sauce (Php55)

An outdoor dining experience at Spagetti Factory

I was still in college when I first ate at Spagetti Factory, and one of the stores that I frequented was their Glorietta 2 branch. So, whenever I had extra time, my friends and I would dine here. 

I was actually saddened when its one-and-only branch in Makati was affected during the big explosion in 2007. They had to close the whole Glorietta 2 section because of the major damages that were incurred. Fortunately, Ayala Mall was able to put up a new building -- Glorietta 5, which later on accommodated my long lost Spagetti Factory! :)

Bite into BIG BETTER BURGERS juicy burgers!

I've always loved burgers, especially the ones that were hot off the grill. So when we discovered BIG BETTER BURGERS, I felt that it wasn't going to be just any ordinary burger joint.

Pepper Lunch 101: Cook your beef slices immediately!

I fell in love with Pepper Lunch ever since the beau brought me to their Shangri-La Plaza Mall branch a few years ago. I first ordered the Beef Pepper Rice, and have been hooked to it since then. So whenever I dine here (whichever branch I may be), I always order the same thing.

I also found an opportunity to eat some late lunch from their Megamall branch right after visiting my friends Bridal Fair booths. So we ordered each a Beef Pepper Rice and had this combined with the Bonus Meal promo for an additional Php 60 (1 drink + 1 side dish of choice).

Rubel ordered an iced tea drink and a bowl of "Kuromitsu" or Caramel-flavored ice cream. I, on the other hand, ordered a glass of Coke Zero and a bowl of seasonal soup, which was then Corn & Crab soup.