Author: Rochelle Sy Chua

Artina Gallery Cafe

(02) 729-8983

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This has definitely one of the most unique concepts for a restaurant.
A Restaurant & a Gallery in one.

The design of the restaurant is superb. You can already feel that it has been planned very thoroughly. The ambiance is very welcoming, the sounds are great & the service is outstanding.

If you appreciate art and love good food then you’ll love to dine here. If you see a painting that you like, you can even purchase it right there & there.

The menu looks yummy as well, it’s a mix of mediterranean & french. And it doesn’t disappoint as well. delicious!

Here are what we ordered:

• Sauteed Tender Cubes of U.S. Beef in Soy-Roasted Garlic Glaze w/ Risotto (Php 390)

In short, this is salpicao. This was originally served with rice pilaf (php330) but I requested if I could have risotto instead. They said it’s ok but I have to pay extra php60. I said no problem.

The food is delicious! and the meat is tender. They were a lil bit generous of the serving too.

• Crispy Chicken Steak w/ Mushroom Gravy & Rice Pilaf (Php 315)

• Lemongrass Tea (Php 70)

I always loved tea. And this one I love too!

• Coke (Php 50)

It’s just sad that not so many people go to A. Venue Mall. So people really doesn’t know that there’s such a nice restaurant like this there. I went on a friday night but yet we’re the only ones dining there. Hopefully, sales will pick up for them

Shanghai Hand-Pulled Noodles
592 N.S. Amoranto cor. Banawe, Quezon City, Metro Manila
(02) 732-7061

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While we were on our way home last night, Anna suggested to have dinner at this restaurant.

Since I also need to eat dinner & I don’t have the liberty to eat food rather than something with soup. I said it’s a good idea.

This is already my 2nd time to go to this restaurant but I always feel good whenever I go there. The service is superb!!! Food is delicious and cheap. I do recommend this to everyone if you’re craving for noodles & you are in banawe area.

Here are what we ordered:

• Shanghai Beef Noodles (Php 105)

The serving is really many… the noodles are so many.. the beef are many… I don’t think we have anything to complain about.

The beef is also very tender, the soup is tasty.. I love it!

• Shanghai Chicken Noodles (Php 95)

I didn’t try it but I saw that you will need to at least remove the bones when eating. I guess that’s why this is a lil cheaper than the beef noodles

When you order, you can also choose what type of noodles you want (either flat or round)

There’s also onion leaves for you to put in your noodles

You do really miss a lot if you don’t at least try it at Shanghai Hand-Pulled Noodles. It’s a great value for money. You really get what you paid for.

Sugarhouse
2/F Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 840-1074

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Rhona & I had lunch at Sugarhouse yesterday while we await for my blood test result.

I was really kinda worried about that already as I have high fever at that time too.

Due to that, I didn’t appreciate what I ordered from this restaurant.

Here are what we ordered:

• Fresh Onion Soup (Php 95)

It is the restaurant’s own version of the classic onion soup. I think it’s delicious, I just couldn’t let myself eat. Ended up just taking a sip of it…

• Baked Ziti (Php 150)

According to Rhona, it was delicious. She liked it and I think she really did heehhe

Well this dish is a pasta-layered with sausage, cheese & tomato sauce topped with more cheese & baked into golden. In short, it’s a lasagna

• Iced Tea (Php 50)

• Four Red Fruits Twinings Tea (Php 50)

This one I love, but due to my not feeling well.. I ended up just drinking a small cup but it was really delicious. It is a tea that blends the flavors of strawberry, cherry, redcurrant & raspberry.

Though I like the taste, I feel that it’s a bit expensive. But if it’s delicious, why not right?

Blackbeard Seafood Island
Market! Market! 26th St. cor. C5, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
(02) 889-7321

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Situated in Market Market, this restaurant really stood out of all the restaurants on the foodcourt.

If you are craving for seafood or anything Filipino, this is the place to go.

I love how creative they are with their cooking as well as how they presented it.

Here are what we ordered:

• Dapitan’s Pride (Php 969)

This is served in a big square thingy.. you actually don’t need your plates anymore as you can eat there directly (good for 4 pax)

Includes Coco Gin Shrimps, San Miguel Clams, Grilled Tilapia, Grilled Squid, Laing, Steamed Crabs, Grilled Liempo, Kalkag Rice & Atchara Papaya.

• Kinilaw na Tanigue (Php 185)

I never eat raw food… but I was so tempted to try it out so I ate 1 little piece..I loved it!

• Oysters (Php 245)

Steamed w/ Sinamak. I actually have no idea what Sinamak is. But I felt this is just steamed that’s it. I tried oysters from other restaurants but it’s always served with cheese & garlic. So this one’s really different coz it’s so simple!

• Federosa (Php 995)

Just like Dapitan’s pride, this is also served in a big big big square tray (good for 4 pax).

Includes Tocino, Halabos na Hipon, Sisig Kapampangan, Inihaw na Hito, Buro, Mustasa, Salted Egg, Manggang Hilaw.

yummy yummy yummy and it was served with a LOT of rice (Combination of garlic & plain rice)

• Squid 300g (Php 245)

Typical grilled squid but still cooked deliciously

• Kuhol sa Gata (Php 125)

• Baby Squid Sisig (Php 225)

• Pinoy Nachos (Php 145)

Not the usual nachos, this is way thinner and crunchier… super good! highly recommended.

I wanted to try their Balut sa Aligue ala Pobre (Php 169) when I get the chance to go back