Category: Food

After we finished watching a movie, we went to Grilla for drinks.  The advertisement for this alcohol drink is really soo eye-catching that we ordered a bucket.  

Grams Diner
Rockwell Info Center, Rockwell Drive, Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 403-0122

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When it was decided that we’re going to have our dinner at Grams Diner, my friends seem to be so confident and happy that they are going to eat good food. With that, my expectations went up… it didn’t disappoint
I’m very satisfied w/ the food ordered and I’ll surely go back soon.

Here are what we ordered:

• Philly Cheesesteak (Php245)

Everyone except me tried a piece of it. I’m just not fond of sandwiches/burgers but based on their feedback, I can say that it’s very good.

• Mom’s Grilled Pork Chops 1pc (Php135), 2pcs (Php255)

I didn’t order this but was able to take a bite of it. yummy indeed… porkchops cooked in a nice way.

• Country Fried Chicken 1pc(Php85), 2pc (Php145)

This one I ordered.. reminds me of Pancake House’s chicken… I felt the serving is small (including the garlic rice). After I finished everything, I felt that I’m still craving for more.. dont know if it was because I liked the food so much or the serving was really small or I was really extremely hungry hehehe

• Devilishly Good BBQ Chicken (Php175)

• BLT Salad (Php165)

This one looks really yummy… and my colleague said it tasted good.. I will try this next time..

• Iced Tea (Php65)

• Fresh Fruit Shake (Php95)

Aside from the food, this board also caught my attention:

I think guests do write any messages that they want to in the board as remembrance. Looks good…

Overall, a nice dining experience.. a very big factor is I was with several colleagues who are so nice to hang out with combined with good tasting food.

Hai Chinese Restaurant & Bar

G/F SM Marikina, Riverbanks Center, Marcos Highway, Brgy. Calumpang, Marikina City, Philippines

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We went to SM Marikina Mall to attend the Wifi Testers Bloggers Event. After we registered, we were asked to pick a spot, restaurant or cafe to go online and check the connection.

We have chosen Hai since our blogger friend is there. We stayed in the restaurant for like 3 hours hehehe. I was pretty hungry that time and was excited to eat especially good food.

We were served first with this free snack, pretty salty in my opinion (too salty actually).

Ambiance is okay but I’m a lil bothered with the girl manager in the restaurant. She’s like seeking too much attention. It even went to a point when she shouted out sooo loud with the sole reason of being shocked by something. It’s quite irritating hehehe.

Here are what we ordered:

• Pan Fried Fish Fillet with Garlic in Superior Sauce (Php295)

I enjoyed other fish fillet from the other chinese restaurants but this is okay. Pretty generous serving so I think it’s worth it.

• Salt & Pepper Squid (Php200)

I’m a lil disappointed with the taste of this dish. I guess I always try to order this whenever I go to any restaurant that serve it. And I really didn’t like this version. It’s just too soft in my opinion and I think it lacks taste.

• Plain Rice

• Mango Sago (Php70)

This one, I SUPER enjoyed!!! It’s uberly delicious & yummy!!! This is the highlight of it all. It’s served in a large bowl, I really liked this one!

Chili’s Bar & Grill
Greenhills Shopping Center, Missouri St. corner Nevada St., Northeast Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila (02)727-1143

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A friend helped me by setting up this dinner for me to meet his blogger officemate. I really so wanted to improve on my blogging coz I believe I’m not doing everything right. I was able to get a lot of tips and I’m excited again in blogging. I just hope in time, my blog will be recognized… wishing wishing wishing…

Here are what we ordered:

• Grilled Pork Chops (Php405)

This is what I ordered, I was too hungry at that time that I thought I can eat 2 whole pork chops but was only able to finish just one.. I guess I’m more excited in filling up my mind rather than my stomach hehehe.

• Grilled Salmon with Garlic & Herbs (Php605)

8 oz salmon fillet.. Looks good. I’m just not the salmon-type of person hehehe.

• Grilled Steak with Roasted Herb Jus (Php450)

• Bottomless Lemonade (Php95)

This one I enjoyed hehe.

I remember that I used to love Chili’s because of it’s “Caliente Catfish” but apparently, they scrapped it from their menu. And I felt not much people are going there anymore. When we were there, it’s dark because the dining section beside us were closed.

BTW, they have free wifi now.

Italianni’s
2nd Level Robinson’s Place Ermita, Manila
(02) 536-7961 to 62

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I’m not really fond of Italian food or American food for that matter. Maybe it’s because I don’t like hamburgers, pastas, pizza that much. So as much as possible, I really dont make any effort of going to places that serve them. But ofcourse friends do sometimes like to eat there and ofcourse I have to oblige.

One thing that I noticed in Italianni’s is their good service, it seems like they are trained to give the best service possible. I remember before when they serve me somewhat “rubbery” pork chops and they cooked a new one for me. And now when I requested if they could give me extra crispy kangkong leaves, they gave me one whole extra bowl. Talk about exceeding expectations… hehehehe

Here are what we ordered:

• Refillable Dalandan/Iced Tea (Php110)

I like Dalandan better. I feel we’re paying a premium here. I feel Php110 is a bit expensive for a bottomless drink.

• Spaghetti & Meatballs (Php 495)

Nice presentation and does look yummy. But not yummy enough for my to try. I’m just too full try out the other dishes. I just ate my own order. I’m pretty sure it’s good coz they were able to finish this dish.

• Grilled Porkchops Au Poivre (Php695)

I didn’t order this but this does definitely look good. I will order this when I go to Italianni’s next time.

• U.S. Choice Tenderloin – 5oz. (Php795)

I ordered this. It was good at first bite but I wasn’t able to sustain it ehehe. Ended up just eating half of the steak. The Vegetable leaves are yummy though. I just can’t get enough of it.

• Grilled Chicken & Pomelo Salad (Php595)

I like salads that use vinaigrette. This is one of them.

• Pesto Pizza (Php395)

I remember I took 1 slice of it. Tasted like a pizza hehehe… Like I mentioned I’m not really fond of pizza so I don’t think anyone can get any quality feedback from me on this one. hehehe

• Chicken Caprese Melt (Php325)