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 Japan: Shinjuku

A rule of thumb to know if the place serves authentic cuisine is if the place is packed with locals from that country. And I am seeing a lot of Japanese people eating here on my three times of visiting this restaurant.

Shinjuku Ramen House

Branch:Pasong Tamo
2277 Chino Roces Ave.Legazpi Village, Makati

(02) 819-1242

I was starving when I walked in this restaurant on this particular night. I just finished watching a movie in Greenbelt and I knew I was craving for Japanese food. 

I think we were the last guests to be accommodated before closing so waiters acted fast to serve and were knowledgeable of their menu when asked what are the most recommended food in the menu. They were very attentive to my needs. I didn't wait long for that delicious Japanese food.

SLUSH Iced Tea at 85.00

Their gyoza here is really good and I can really tell the difference because I tried many Japanese restos here in Manila: crunchy, freshly-cooked and one can actually taste the filling instead of just being overpowered by the flavor, or non-flavor of the cooking oil. (6pcs at 270.00)  paired with Oyakodon (Rice toppings chicken breast fillet with special egg sauce on top) at 340.00

It is not an exaggeration to say that by far the best shrimp tempura I have tasted. Very refine and not greasy. (Priced at 345.00 )

It was the perfect place and the best treat to silence my grumbling stomach!!!

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Japan: Kimono Ken (Revisited)

Take 2

Kimono Ken Japanese Restaurant
Location/Branch:Tomas Morato
256 Tomas Morato Ave
Quezon City(02) 928-1228


This is why i keep coming back to Kimono Ken.

Click here for my previous dining experience ---> Taste of Japan: Kimono Ken

The staff were wonderful as usual, making sure we were seated where we are comfortable. We were attended properly, so overall service was pretty good.

Kudos to this Japanese restaurant.

Just excited for my order!

My ready-made order:Shoyu Ramen; Soy based soup with chasyu slices and vegetables at 195.00 

Gyoza, Pan fried Japanese dumplings at 150.00

Beef Teridon (sliced beef in teriyake sauce and egg)at 240.00

Eating time :-)

and yes-- a Rainbow platter for my family at 1, 200.00

Until then, Life is a journey. Enjoy the adventure.

Bibo

Let's Celebrate: Thousand Cranes Shabushabu

It's Joseph Nunez' Birthday Dinner!

Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu

Greenbelt 3
2/F Greenbelt 3Ayala Center, Makati

(02) 729-8640 to 41

Earlier that day I had a photoshoot with the birthday boy because of the request from www.pinoyguyguide.com for their feature article after they sent out their Birkenstock gift certificate to me. (will soon blog the photoshoot as well). I thought it was all work until Tessa Delacruz arrived and mentioned about the dinner that we planned way back. I was reminded that we haven't celebrated yet the birthday of Joseph as a group. And since we were already in Ayala we decided to dine in at Greenbelt. And Thousand Crane Shabushabu it is!

It was my first time here, having already tried the other shabu-shabu restos. There is no better way to celebrate Joseph's birthday than to dine in a restaurant featuring shabu-shabu; the Japanese version of hot-pot. The food was plentiful, in fact more than we could eat.

The birthday boy and his picks for the dinner treat :-)

And our order:

1 Chicken Breast Set  (450.00)
1 Beef Tenderloin Set (545.00)
1 Vegetable Set          (320.00)

Here we go;

Generous servings of meat and vegetables, Sate and shabu shabu sauce were superb.

Aside from countless Selfie,(haha) we love eating squid balls, taro, noodles, taiwan pechay, crab stick, corn & chicken breast!

 After a few minutes inside you can already feel the grease all over your skin and clothes. However, the flavorful smoke made me salivate even more.

Until our next foodtrip adventure, I'd don't think a lot! You'll just create a problem that wasn't even there in the first place. Just enjoy as your day unfolds.

Bibo

Taste of Japan: Tok-yu

Tok-Yu

Location: Pioneer Supermarket
Pioneer Supermarket, Pioneer St Kapitolyo, Pasig

Kapitolyo is also a haven for good food, not to mention an ample parking space especially one right here at Pioneer Center. The place may not really be appealing, but the food was amazing.

It's an affordable Japanese food with generous serving without compromising the great quality of Japanese cuisine.

Tara Kain!

Best Pick? 

Yakisoba at PhP135.00, Tuna Misono with Bean Sprouts PhP125.00, and Sushi and Maki Platter special at PhP230.00 and extra (Japanese) rice at PhP20.00.

Lahat.  Food is great and surprisingly affordable compared to the more famous Japanese restaurants.

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Japan: Kimono Ken

Kimono Ken Japanese Restaurant

Location/Branch:Tomas Morato

256 Tomas Morato Ave
Quezon City(02) 928-1228

Easily one of my favorite Japanese restaurants so far, with superb excellent service and the amount of food and its quality are equally satisfying. A true value for your money.

Moshi Moshi. Now ready for my order!

Shoyu Ramen; Soy based soup with chasyu slices and vegetables at 195.00 and Japanese Iced Tea at 40.00

Philadelphia Roll (Cooked salmon, kani and cream cheese) at 150.00

Dig In!

This has been my 4th visit to Kimono Ken (including their branch at The Podium) and each visit is a great dining experience for me. The quality of food is very consistent and their service is truly impeccable. 

and here's for take-out; a  Rainbow Platter for my family.

Until our next foodtrip adventure,

Bibo

Taste of Japan: JIPAN

Location: SM Megamall
EDSA corner Julia Vargas Ave., Mandaluyong
Metro Manila, Philippines
Phone Number
(+63 2) 633-5990

I LOVE this place! I usually like small Japanese restaurant with a variety of choices. More like a zen-type of setting.

It is always a combo of Seafood Ramen and Gyoza on the side everytime I visit Jipan in SM Megamall. This is my go-to place every after work out at Fitness First SM Megamall on a weekend.

another visit, having the same set of order;

Seafood RamenShoyu broth, squid, shrimp, fish cake, kani, slow poached egg @295.00

Gyoza; Choice of pork or vegetable @185.00

To top it all off; they don't impose service charge and they have a very accommodating and welcoming employees.

Go check it out.

Until out next food trip adventure,
Bibo