Taste of Korea: DAEWANG

It’s been after a year since I first eat in this restaurant. It was my friend Nel Gumalog who suggested to try out here in Kalayaan, I was with my group of friends Nel, Mark and Chelina. 

I liked the food so I invited my brother/food buddy Mike to try it there and it became our favorite Korean Restaurant. We go there almost every time we have something to celebrate or sometimes even if we just feel to eat Korean food.




Daewang is located along Kalayaan Ave., Quezon City. They offer various Authentic Korean Dishes, but the most popular in their menu is the unlimited samgyupsal (grilled pork belly). For the price of P300.00/person, you can enjoy unlimited pork, charcoal-grilled right in front of you while you wait. And I kid you not, it is unlimited! Right beside the front door is the buffet table where you can get some sidings, veggies and for Filipinos, rice of course!


I used to have a Korean employer so I've been used to seeing them eat samgyupsal where they wrap the grilled pork with lettuce and eat it just like that, almost like tacos. The lettuce tastes bland of course so it’s up to you to put in some more spices and seasoning. It’s also a good alternative for those who want to cut on rice and carbs.


The place is simple, there is no air-conditions running, but there are fans around the place. Like a typical barbeque restaurant in the Korean dramas, the tables have a big hole in the middle where the charcoals and grill are placed to cook the striped pork belly. We usually visit the place afterlunch-hour;  like between 2 pm to 5pm where we find ourselves the only customers being served at. And we like it because we have freedom to always go back and forth to the buffet table. lol


It’s advisable to bring extra shirt, if planning to go somewhere after eating there, because the smell of food always clings to the clothes.

Try my other Korean Food Resto Reviews on this link: Taste of Korea: Bulgogi

Korea: A Foodie Paradise

Taste of Korea: Wang Mart

and my latest entry You had me at SAMGYUPSAL

And YES: Good Food is sweeter when shared with Good Friends.


Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Korea: O Ga Ne (You had me at Samgyupsal)

I frequent Tomas Morato, but I never really realized that there is a good Korean dine in this area near ABSCBN. A korean joint that is worth your money. 

TWO WORDS: UNLIMITED SAMGYUPSAL! How much? 350 pesos! with one serving of rice and a bunch of korean side dishes (Kimchi will always be my favorite) and boy, you gotta see how thick their meat is.

On this food trip adventure, I was joined by my brother Mike, it was our first time to eat there and I already see myself going back again this week. It was about midnight and we just came from an audition, we were looking for a good food. And I'm glad that this resto is 24-hours open. We were able to eat around 5 plates filled with meat. It was tasty and soft. Their sauce paired off really well with the meat including the sides. Mike especially loved the baby potatoes and seaweeds that were extra salty. 
We had fun cooking the meat. The smell though is quite strong but with the food, i didn't care about it that much. 

Salcedo Saturday Market Revisited

I have made a blog about the pleasure of this weekend activity ( here's the link:  I Love You Sabado  ).

Salcedo Saturday Market offers a great food diversity. When you go around, it has different stuff, very interesting; vendors don't necessarily compete direct with each other: Thai Food, Pinoy cuisines, Indonesian delight, Hamburgers, locally produced ginger beer, on and on no end to the specialties.

This is great for people who want their weekend foodtrippin' more laidback. Let's take a tour.

Strolling through the Salcedo Sunday Market is a popular weekend activity, especially among the expats and Makati residents who live in the surrounding condominiums of Salcedo Village.

My pick for this weekend.

Tara, Kain!

Capping it off with a cup of Coffee and Ube Cake at Starbucks 

And a friendly reminder since most of the time it is jampacked, "Do not be afraid to share a table with other market visitors – the more the merrier."

Until then,

Bibo

Team XTERA goes to VIKINGS

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” –Theodore Roosevelt

with our CEO Mommy Ocel and Operations Supervisors Louann and Venus

Tara sa Market Market

 A place that offers the vibe of a Sunday market freshness keeping the characteristics of a commercial space, Market Market was my favorite place when my office was still in Taguig. So it was a bit of nostalgia when I visited this place again.

Its themed retail zones, fruit and flowers market, and a regional food and hawker’s area recreate the souk while still providing the basic needs one expects.

 Let's roam around....

My Choices on this visit:

Dizon Farms' version of a Fro-yo bar: FRUTTIYOGURT. What makes this special is it blends the fruit and the yogurt together. Most of the Froyo bars offer plain yogurt with your choice of toppings.

Buddy's Pansit  Lucban;
Don't forget to add their special vinegar to your order of pancit!

Buko Juice each day keeps the doctor away :-)

Oh boy, I missed doing this. More posts to come,

Bibo

Bibo & Co. at Fish & Co.

Reunited with my Cebu-based friends Khrissy and Ian.

Fish & Co. is actually one of Khrissy's favorite restaurants. Everytime she's in town for a quick visit we would definitely have a 'checked-in' dinner at this resto. I have been here several times and I always enjoy my dining experience, aside from the fact that I am in a company of beautiful people. You can tell from the texture of the food and its taste that it is prepared fresh. The service here can't be ignored because they really have a lot of people to address your concerns. And they give out free mint candy after meal and upon asking for your bill than can only be found here-- if you consider that a plus.

The food at Fish & Co is great but the prices are not really to be desired. But I can guarantee that you are certainly going to get your money's worth with the quality of food they offer.

Fish & Co.

3/F Greenbelt 3
Ayala Center, Makati

(02) 729-7431 to 32

Seafood Platter Small; a platter of grilled calamari, seasonal fish and prawns. Served with seafood rice and chips. at 845.00

Seaman's Salad; (New!) Assorted greens tossed with shrimp, squid, imported mussels, cherry tomatoes, carrots with a light vinaigrette  (455.00)

A clear choice of food this lenten Season. I hope you all have a meaningful Holy Week. Until then,

Bibo

Sunday's Best: Dad's Megamall

What a tiring week that was. And I guess another buffet treat is all i need to cap it all off and end it on a high note.

Just after my Sunday work-out at Fitness First SM Megamall, I headed off to Dad's. Since this is a buffet restaurant, I made sure I ran more than the usual. I hit abut 10kilometer because I knew I have to eat not a lot of the same kind of food but a variety. I even skipped a meal and just had a powder protien shake to sustain my work-out to make sure that I gain the advantage of saving up for the parade of dishes along with nice beverages to pair with. Prices are reasonable given the quality of food and the number of selections. 695 for a buffet dinner is not that bad afterall.

Dad's

SM Megamall
4/F SM Megamall, Mandaluyong

(02) 636-3785

Saisaki Japanese specialties

Bibo's plate 

Until our next foodtrip adventure, enjoy the moment. As the great teaching of Buddhism "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment"

Bibo

Taste of Mexico: AGAVE

I just found a great alternative to the usual eats people go for, and it's a really nice way to experience "south of the border" flavors. Presenting:

Agave Mexican Cantina

9th Avenue Building, 3 Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City

Phone: 02 4036003

Road-tripping! It was after lunch and we were looking for a place to chill out other than the usual coffee houses or cafe.

We settled at this Mexican resto in The Fort around 2 in the afternoon, so we pretty much had the entire area to ourselves except for the 2 to 3 group of hmmm Mexican Nationals I suppose that were already inside

their menu

It was a choice between Classic Bacardi Mojito or Fresh Fruit Mojitos and we ordered both since their promo is a buy 1 take 1 on Mojitos and Margaritas

Chipotle Buffalo Wings
Chicken wings and drummettes glazed in our tangy chipotle sauce. Served with cool Hacienda ranch for dipping. Available in Mild and Extra-Spicy. 355

I so love this; Blending the flavors of mojito with strawberry fresh fruit.

Until our next adventure, and remember that "Nothing lasts forever. So live it up, drink it down, laugh it off, avoid the drama, take chances and never have regrets, because at one point everything you did was exactly what you wanted."

Bibo

Keeping up with the Tolentinos

Roadtrip Adventure with Francis and Ellai. My two siblings from another mother, enjoying our stress-free prelude to Summer. Love

Our Diner Destination;

Crisostomo

Location: Newport Mall
2/F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila,

Newport BlvdDomestic Airport, Pasay(02) 846-9275

Cam-whoring while waiting for our food.

at CRISOSTOMO; enjoyin their fusion of Spanish and Filipino cuisines.
Our order (big serving and all for sharing): Munggo De Mariano; Sabaw ng munggo with chicharon and tuyo fillet 295.00, BinagoonganWith adobo flakes and salted egg 325.00, Tarsillo Squid al AjilloSauteed squid in olive oil with chilis and garlic 295.00  Sago't Gulaman at 85.00, Pineaplle Juice at 160.00 Daya at 160.00

Let the good times roll!

Post Dinner;

And after that sumptuous meal and some quick change outfit, we're ready to rock Republiq!

Clubbing time

Until our next adventure, live life to the fullest people!

Bibo