NEXT LEVEL FOOD AT NANKA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE:

 

I finally got to visit Nanka Japanese Steakhouse and I was not dissapointed at all.. In fact I can say that the food.. NOT JUST THE STEAKS... Absolutely blew my mind..

HACKENSACK: BRINGING BACK THE OLD FASHIONED DINER TO THE PHILIPPINES!

Hackensack 1950's Burgers isn't just a restaurant.. It's an experience! The charming Diner gives you an authentic glimpse of Americana during the 1950s, not just with it's throwback menu items, but its well curated memorabilia. Not only do you get a feel of the past, you get a mouth watering taste of it as well! Hackensack is located at: 1216 E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickiesteater/ Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepickiesteater The Ultimate Vlogging Camera: http://bit.ly/PickyCam

LUNCH AT CAUSEWAY BAY SEAFOOD RESTAURANT LIBIS

My Dimsum quest continues at Libis, as I finally got to try the classic Causeway Bay Seafood Restaurant! There were definitely some winners and disappointments, but on the whole it was pretty good! (King Chef is Still the best so far) What's your favorite dimsum restaurant? Let me know in the comments, below!! Please don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickiesteater/ Like me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepickieste... The Ultimate Vlogging Camera: http://bit.ly/PickyCam

LECHON LOVE EPISODE ONE: THE LECHON SHOP B Y LEONARDO'S LECHON

I've started a series where in I try as many Lechons as I can, including products such as Porchetta or Lechon Belly Rolls! 

My first stop is the Lechon Shop in Quezon City, which is a spin off of the popular Leonardo's Lechon! 

In the heart of the Scout Area of Quezon City, The Lechon Shop also offers several lechon spinoffs, such as Lechon Sisig, Lechon Adobo Flakes and Dinuguan.. The cozy, unassuming restaurant is definitely a gastronomic gem in QC!

The Lechon Shop By Leonardo's Lechon

49 Scout Tobias St.

Quezon City, Philippines

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THE SAMGYUPSAL SEARCH EPISODE 3: GEONBAE MODERN KOREAN BAR AND GRILL

I found what I believe is easily one of the best bang for the buck restaurants in Metro Manila.. Geonbae Modern Korean Bar Grill and Restaurant. 

For the very reasonable price of P599, not only are you given unlimited access to their numerous Samgyupsal selection, but you also get Unlimited Side dishes and Unlimited KOREAN ENTREES! 

Another amazing find in the Quezon City Scout Area,  and a worthy Episode Three to my Samgyupsal Search!


GEONBAE MODERN KOREAN BAR & GRILL
115 Scout Delgado Street 
Sacred Heart, Quezon City


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THE ENCHANTING STORIES BY LILYPAD

       Finding places to eat in Quezon City is often bittersweet for me.. Mainly because I used to live in the Area, and back then, the dining choices were few and far between. I was pleasantly surprised to discover a charming restaurant along Times Street, whose laid back ambiance combined with delicious food makes it a wonderful place to dine in at Quezon City.. Stories By Lilypad. 

2 LAZCANO PLACE: URBANIDAD CAFE

          Another cozy coffee shop within the 2 Lazcano Place complex is Urbanidad. Located at the ground floor of growing food hub, Urbanidad offers a wide array of comfort food and desserts to choose from, as well as coffees and other beverages. And yes, you may cross order from any of the other establishments with 2 Lazcano Place!

2 LAZCANO PLACE: THE BREWOLOGY CAFE

           As we continued our tour eating around 2 Lazcano Place, we found ourselves enjoying the delectable desserts of an endearing little coffee shop on the second floor of the complex, called The Brewology Cafe. 

SM NORTH EDSA EATS: KUMORI

        We all headed to the Food Circuit at The Block Ground Floor and started our food crawl at Kumori, A delightful little place that bakes fresh pastries and more! 

SM NORTH EATS: NADAI FUJISOBA

        Just beside Kumori is a Japanese noodle place called Nadia Fujisoba. It’s a franchise from Japan that is famous for their soba and udon. I have to admit that I was a bit worried first that I would not like it as soon as I saw the term soba which is buckwheat noodles. I remember not liking it the first time I tried soba in Korea. But Nadai Fujisoba completely turned it around for me.

SM NORTH EATS: CAFE SHIBUYA

        I was happy to see that there’s a Cafe Shibuya in SM North. Whenever we would go there, we would always order one of their famous toasts. During this visit, we were able to sample some of their savory items, and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were quite delicious as well!

THE ORIGINAL HAWAIIAN BBQ AT QUEZON CITY

Check out our the dishes we ate at PAMANA Here!

       As much as I love Pamana, I'm always left in a quandry between which restaurant to visit during my limited time in Tagaytay.. Pamana or The Hawaiian BBQ? Which is why I was ecstatic when I found out that the Mother Ignacia branch of Pamana, is also the home of The Original Hawaiian BBQ, where you can cross order from either restaurant's menu!

STARTERS

     Even though I had this during our Tagaytay trip late last year, there was no way that I could go to Hawaiian BBQ and NOT order the Hawaiian Spam and Fries (P235) again. 

        Thin strips of the world's most famous luncheon meat is fried with caramelized onions and crisp French Fries, then coated in Hawaiian BBQ's homemade BBQ Sauce, creating one of the most addicting items on their menu.  

            Hawaiian BBQ's claim to fame has to be their Original Hawaiian Baby Back Ribs (P380 Small/P765 Medium/P990 Large). Lip smacking, fall off the bone ribs, glazed in the Hawaiian BBQ Sauce that offers a sweet and tangy touch. The Ribs are best paired with their selection of sides, including  Roasted Garlic Mashed Potato, Coleslaw Salad, Taro Shoestring Fries, Buttered Corn and Carrots, and French Fries. 

      The Barbecue Platter (P940) is an assembly of some of Hawaiian BBQ's greatest hits in one magnificent wooden slab. Before ordering, you have choose from their signature sauces, which includes the Original Hawaiian BBQ, Sam Choi's Spicy Rub, or Coconut Honey. 

       The platter consists of Plump Shrimp skewers, masterfully grilled Mussels, and juicy Pork and Chicken BBQ, and my personal favorite, Barbecued Pork Belly. 

 The restaurant's name alone makes it clear that family comes first in the Ongpauco household, which is why going there with my KTG family was only fitting, and made my visit to Pamana even more enjoyable. Not to mentoned, having the Hawaiian BBQ Menu readily available will truly making your dining experience something special.

Pamana & Hawaiian BBQ

Mother Ignacia Avenue

Tomas Morato, South Triangle, 

Quezon City, Metro Manila

SM NORTH EDSA EATS: KING CHEF DIMSUM KITCHEN

Phantasm Darkstar, Bettina Bacani, and the Eatsplorations Family!

            One of the local restaurant chains that I enjoy watching grow is King Chef. Easily one of my favorite Chinese Restaurants, I've visited King Chef Dimsum Kitchen at Banawe and King Chef Seafood Restaurant at Lucky China Town, and both visits left me awestruck. I've tried visiting the branch at SM North Edsa before, however the line was too long and my tummy was grumbling a bit too loudly, it was starting to scare the children in the mall, so I had to eat somewhere else instead. 

         Thankfully I was able to schedule a visit to King Chef with my blogger buddies! We made sure to be there as soon as they opened just to make sure we get great seats!

MERANTI HOTEL'S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SET MEAL!

       I think I've made it clear in a previous post how absolutely relaxing my stay at Meranti Hotel was. I lived in my Grandfather's in the Scout Area for a few years during my college days, so this actually gave me a new perspective to a familiar neighborhood. We spent many Christmas celebrations there, so I felt right at home when Meranti invited us over to feast on their upcoming Christmas Set meals that will be served this Holiday Season at the hotel's flagship cafe, Maple at Meranti!

        Here's a peek at the delicious spread we enjoyed!   

LOVE AT LOLA CAFE: VALENTINE'S DAY MENU WITH SEF CADONAYA AND MAX COLLINS

             When you're out for dinner with a woman as beautiful as Max Collins, you hope that your date will never end. That's exactly how Sef Cadayona felt after our meal at Mario's, so he asked me where I thought he could take his lovely co-star next! 

          Since we were already in the Quezon City, I decided to the lovely couple to one of my favorite restaurants, which was conveniently located a few streets away.. Lola Cafe! 

SEF CADAYONA & MAX COLLINS IN: A FUNNY VALENTINE, THE MARIO'S WAY!

             Juan Tamad, aka Sef Cadayona was at it again.. This time he was lazy to look for an romantic date spot for Valentine's Day! He wanted to impress his beloved Marie, (also known to us red blooded males as the stunning Max Collins) and perhaps her mom, the ever-sungit Candy (Melanie Marquez), so whose help did Juan ask for in his search for the perfect date place? 

         Why, the Pickiest Eater in the World, that's who! 

         I wasn't going to miss this chance to play Cupid, so I strapped on my wings, grabbed my Bacon Bow, and took the lovely couple to Mario's Restaurant in Quezon City, to celebrate Heart's Day, The Mario's Way! 

CHEF TATUNG'S LATEST: ALAB IT SO MUCH!

                     After blowing my mind to smithereens with his Filipino Dishes at his restaurant, "Chef Tatung", Celebrity Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou returns to the area where his legend first began.. Quezon City. And just like the first time, his name baby, "Alab", is setting Philippine cuisine on fire with its inventive takes on home grown Pinoy food! 

HANGING OUT AT BACKYARD KITCHEN + BREW

I said I wasn't going to post anymore until 2015 but I just couldn't wait any longer to share with you my experience at one of the metro's newest restaurants..

      I'm going to say this the manliest way possible. I think Chef Edward Bugia is my (Soulmate) brother from another mother (Fistbump). I'm talking about the man behind Pino. The very same person who conceptualized The Burger Project. The man that brought Breakfast & Pies into our lives. Yeah, that dude.

     His dishes often seem as if it were culinarily (is that even a word?) engineered to exactly suit my taste buds. 

   

     However, Chef Ed's newest restaurant, Backyard Kitchen and Brew, is his take on the whole Farm to Table Concept, but at the same time, he shows us what it would be like to have a relaxed BBQ at his place. 

   Chef Ed Bugia whipping us some rustic, down home country dishes? 

    Count me in! 

HANAMARUKEN RAMEN: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS

             You could say that I'm genuinely a happy guy. I went through some tough times last year, but you would never know it from reading my blog, which I felt should be dedicated to positive things in life. 

         Obviously, apart from my family, something that makes me happy is food. And becoming a food blogger has given me the opportunity to be surrounded by delicious food on a consistent basis.

        Is there any question why I'm so happy? 

        A few months back, I had the opportunity to dine at a restaurant that offered me Happiness in a bowl. My constant pursuit of happiness made it impossible for me to decline such an invitation. 

       A few days later, Rina and I, joined by my other food blogger friends, made our way to Trinoma, to find our happiness at Hanamaruken Ramen.