VMS: Roast Beef at SM Makati Grocery

Read about this in one of the forums on the net so for dinner, we decided to have the driver order this for takeout.  

The styrofoam had no print, stickers or any frills; which was how I expected it to be. Plain, white, clean; nothing more nothing less.  

Roast Beef (Php 218)

This is one whole order of Roast Beef. We actually wanted the one with rice (Php 60); but this wasn't offered in this particular branch. Looks delicious; can't wait to dig in.

Time Out at Tokyo Cafe SM The Block, Quezon City

To pass time (while waiting for the family to finish their fitting for the upcoming wedding), we found ourselves walking around SM The Block. 

With stomachs growling, we began hunting for new places to try. Nothing caught our fancy so we ate at one of our previous food haunts.

Welcome to Tokyo Cafe at SM The Block.

Tokyo Cafe, SM The Block

It was just as we remembered; bright and laid back. One slight problem, their A/C was on the fritz. On a hot & humid afternoon, this was not a good mix.

Katsu-Ju (Php 250)

Wanting to try something new, I had one of their Bento meals. Served in this quaint black lacquered dish pan, I slowly opened the cover.... drumroll please.... 

BI Review: Kitchen's Best Dessert-All-You-Can, The Fort Makati

While checking our email account for updates & messages, we came across a message from Kitchen's Best. 

Ohhh... an invitation from our favorite Mango Sansrival place, we felt this review was going to be a breeze. 

Arrived a little bit after 3pm, the place was packed. A mix between bloggers & non-bloggers, Kitchen's Best was definitely buzzing with activity.

After getting stickered & stamped, we joined in the fray.

Seeing the loooong table of sugary treats & snacks, we had our work cut out for us. 

Snack Bites at Cafe Via Mare, Greenbelt 3 Makati

This is a follow up to the Li Li Lunch post. 

After watching the Wizard of Oz play, everyone in the group decided to have a late snack (merienda in short). With the hot & balmy weather, we wanted something simple and light.

After much debate, it was decided that Cafe Via Mare was the way to go.

Being newbies to their merienda menu, we left the reins in the capable hands of  the regulars (K & C). 

With the wicker-looking chair design, blue cushions and blue-green tables, they seemed to be going for the comfy-simple style.... and succeeding.

All Tea-d Up at Dakasi, Banawe Quezon City

It's time for another milk tea post.

The milk tea phenomenon seems to be going full steam ahead with no signs of stopping just yet. Being the milk tea drinkers that we are, we're always game to try new brands. 

Dakasi Pearl Milk Tea, Banawe QC

You can't just drive by and not notice this bright yellow smiling star. 

Even from the outside, Dakasi looked like a fast food restaurant. They didn't have the usual tables surrounding the order counter. Hmmm... still not sure what to make of that.

Light Lunch at Li Li, Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila

** Late post **

Touted as one of the dining gems of Hyatt Hotel, expectations were quite high. Li Li offers a wide array of Chinese cuisine but we were there specifically for their dim sum. 

As you descend from their marble staircase, you get an eyeful of their interiors.

This silver plated mirror plus the huge couches speaks volumes of what to expect from Li Li. With all these frills, service and the food better be up to par. Arriving earlier than expected, I was able to take pictures with ease.

Delightful Delicacies at Korean Garden Restaurant, Jupiter Street Makati

It's been awhile since we had a chance to try a new restaurant that left us with happy tummies & smiling faces. 

Let me introduce you to Korea Garden Restaurant at Jupiter Street.

The doors open and you see friendly faces all around. They greet you warmly & make you feel quite at ease. 

Decor envy :)

Tough Luck at Lucky Tea, Banawe QC

And the milk tea craze rages on.

Now we bring you one of the new places Quezon City has to offer. 

Welcome to Lucky Tea. 

Lucky Tea, Banawe

Like any other tea place, you order at the counter. Menu pretty much the same as other milk tea places so we ordered our usuals. More on those later.

For their drink selections, click here.
For their add-ons, click here.

Lucky Tea's interiors reminded me of another tea place. Green & white motiff filled the place. At least you get to sit at the comfy couches while you wait.