Korean Shabu Shabu at Bulgogi Brothers and Modern Shanghai, Glorietta 2, Makati Philippines

We've had our fair share of Shabu Shabu nights. This time around, we were trying something different, Korean Shabu-Shabu to be exact. 

Ohh.. and did I mention that they offer crossover dining? ;)

To fully enjoy our Korean Shabu Shabu experience, we chose to sit in the Bulgogi Brothers side. While waiting for our orders for the night, they served us these appetizers. Liked everything except for the kimchi... not a fan.

Modern Shanghai Signature Xiao Long Bao (Php 188)

Xiao Long Bao makes its appearance. As you bite into one, you get to taste the usual pork filling.  Modern Shanghai's version of this soupy dumpling was pleasing on the tongue. A nice start to our meal.

Deep Fried Squid with Spicy Salt & Pepper (Php 388)

This lightly breaded crunchy squid seasoned with salt & pepper dish was okay. Cooked nicely & had none of the rubbery texture that screamed overcooking. Serving size though was a bit of an issue. 

Deep Fried Crispy Chicken with Garlic (Php 688)

Here's another crunchy dish from Modern Shanghai. Well cooked; crispy on the outside yet still moist & tender on the inside. This would've been a great dish except for the price. Honestly, you'll be able to get this dish for half the price in other Chinese restaurants.

Soon after, our server began setting up the mini on-table stove. 

Tasty Treats at Tim Ho Wan, Glorietta 3, Makati Philippines

Seeing this all over Glorietta, I couldn't contain my excitement.

Finally, they're opening one right in our neighborhood! ;)

We were able to go on the 3rd day but the long line & full capacity seating made us feel like it was opening day all over again. Good thing waiting time only took about 10 minutes. 

They led us in their function room where it was more private and had lots more elbow room. A nice start to our evening.

Chinese Cuisine at Jade Garden, Glorietta 2, Makati Philippines

This was actually a last minute dinner plan. Jade Garden was the decided dinner stop for this particular Sunday. 

After the hullabaloo on the restaurant (wrong name, wrong place), we were finally seated down for dinner.

Spinach with Fresh Crab Meat Large (Php 960)

To start us off, bowls of this hot soup was served. This shredded spinach with minced crab meat was light & easy on the tongue.

While waiting for the main dishes to arrive, we feasted on this dim sum. This wrinkled little things of minced pork with a soupy center is father-in-law's favorite. Dip this in vinegar with ginger slivers and you're all set. 

Roasted Peking Duck (Php 2600)

The Peking Duck is carried to your table already sliced and plated. These thinly sliced duck meat with a bit of crisp on its skin is then wrapped in Chinese pancakes with sticks of cucumber or leeks and drizzled with hoisin sauce. Food-Stars Verdict? Not bad.

Peking Duck 2nd Way (+ Php 380)

For our 2nd way, we had the duck meat minced and served with crisp iceberg lettuce. Again, you eat this with lots of hoisin sauce for that smoky barbecue flavor. 

Noodles for long life!

 This Jade Garden's noodle dish was tasty & cooked just right. The veggies & mushrooms added texture & flavor. 

Wok-Fried Lamb & Fish Fillet with Bean Sauce (Php 920)

This was actually a bit salty for my taste. Food-Stars Recommendation? Best eaten with rice.

And to wash it all down, I ordered this refreshingly cool Four Seasons drink.

Are we coming back? Granted that Jade Garden has its highs & lows, this is a good place to get your Peking Duck fix. 

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Jade Garden, Glorietta 2

2/F Glorietta 2, Palm DrAyala Center, Makati

843-1361

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Sunday Ramen Day at Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, Glorietta 4 Makati, Philippines

Before I start this review, I'll be honest, I've never been a fan of ramen. We've never had a food run to try out new ramen places because noodles just aren't our thing. 

But on this particular Sunday,  we were having ramen for dinner... well ramen & tonkatsu.

Welcome to Hokkaido Ramen Santouka. 

Can you see the people waiting to be seated? It was a good thing that SIL came early and got us seats. The place was small & the chairs were uncomfortable; signs that they didn't want you to linger (faster turnover means more sales).

Aussie Themed Dinner at Outback Steakhouse, Glorietta 4 Makati

We've been bitten by the steak bug! It was 9:30 in the evening and Outback Steakhouse in Glorietta seemed to be a safe bet. Open 'til the wee hours of 2am, we decided to get our beef fix here.

Outback Steakhouse, Glorietta 4

We went upstairs to their non-smoking area. Not much of a crowd. Our server suggested a dish to try out from their new menu.  Feeling adventurous, we decided to go with her recommendation. 

Complimentary Bread & Butter

While waiting for our dishes to arrive, we busied ourselves with their bread. I've always been a fan of their "brown mini loaf" so no complaints here ;). They serve this hot with a knife stuck in the middle.

Valentines Date at Heaven and Eggs, Glorietta 4, Makati

As the clock struck 12:30am of February 14, 2013, we found ourselves walking along Greenbelt. We always believed in doing things different and so to make it more special, we had our first Vday Meal, crepes from Cafe Breton.

Yup, we started with desserts! ;) Blueberries & Cream for Hubby; La Pinay for me. Definitely a good start for our Valentines celebration.

Morning came and we had this as our mid-morning snack courtesy of Potato Corner. We munched on sticks of Ranch O' Cheddar. Yum! 

Fast forward to dinner and we wanted to go back to something familiar, quiet and simple. Didn't want to go far so we set our sights to restaurants in Glorietta or Greenbelt.  Settled on H & E (aka Heaven & Eggs).

H & E, Glorietta 4

The swings were gone :( and the home-y feel was replaced with metallic hues and yellow couches. 

At least their menu still had the whimsical vibe. 

Sweet Afters at Mio Gelati, Glorietta 3 Park Makati

Fresh from the ongoing sale at Duty Free Philippines, we decided to check out the new food truck stop at Glorietta 3 Park last Friday.

We were looking for dessert (to wash out the bad experience we had for dinner) and saw this cute pink truck parked by the end.

Mio Gelati, Glorietta 3 Park

Pink palang, sold na! Haha. This was too girly to pass up. 

Flavors

They categorize their flavors into 3 groups; regular, premium and alcoholic. Scoops price depends on the category they're in.

We were there for the Ferrero (see the 2nd picture) which sadly was sold out. :( Settled for Espresso Chips & Banofee instead. Our total for the night was Php 160 (one regular + one premium).

VMS: Krispy Kreme, Glorietta 4 Makati

We always crave for something sweet to munch on, especially in the late hours of the night. What's better then one sweet dessert? How about 6 of them! :)

Encased in a pretty polka-dotted box with paper handle, Krispy Kreme guarantees another night of sugar highs and fun.

We usually order them for take out so we can enjoy their yummy goodness while sitting in front of the TV. Can you guess our favorite flavor? :)

S-S-P-P at Chef d' Angelo, Glorietta 5

In the mood for an all-you-can-eat tummy adventure, we decided to head to our newly discovered food spot in Glorietta 5. 

Word to the wise: Best to get there early to avoid the dinner rush.

Promo

Chef d' Angelo, Glorietta 5

Theirs is a casual dining restaurant. It's a pay before you eat kind of thing. We head to the cashier and placed our order. For the eat-all-you-can buffet, we were each given a yellow paper bracelet for identification. We also availed their bottomless iced tea (just add 50 pesos).


CAUTION: Don't expect the same treatment with the high-class buffets. Here, everything is self service. And the staff are inattentive, slow and unhelpful. 


The buffet is laid on a long table and divided into 4 parts: 
Soup, Salad, Pizza & Pasta (S-S-P-P).

Classic Chicken at Kenny Rogers Roasters, Glorietta

Done with work for the night, we decided to relax and unwind in one of the food haunts in Glorietta. Wanted something simple, light & no fuss dining so we ended up here.

Kenny Rogers Roasters, Glorietta

Love the brick-style background of their signage. It gives off a home-y feel. Already knew what to order since back in our college days, we couldn't get enough of their Fiesta & Classic roasted chickens.  :)