When in Ermita, Manila: Al Qaysar Restaurant and Cafe

Looking to eat heartily without breaking the bank, When you are in Ermita, Manila, you may want to drop by Al Qaysar Restaurant for they have a buffet that is definitely worth every PESO you dine in for.

Their buffet lunch is open from: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Filipino Buffet for P150.00 per head
Arabic Buffet for P250.00 per head
Both Filipino & Arabic Food for P250.00 per head

They also have a Shwarma Promo (for Shwarma Lovers like me, this is a must!)

3 pcs Chicken Shawarma for P150.00
3 pcs Beef Shawarma for P200.00

(P.S. Cooked within the restaurant, this assures you that it is really one of the finest!)

If you have the time to drop by their place, please do, Al Qaysar Cafe and Restaurant is located at:
Room 101 MRS Building Mabini St. (Located near Robinson's Manila) 

A Date at Tokyo Bubble Tea TriNoma

Me and my friend, Krish planned so many times as early as last year to meet up, I mean, we were used to seeing each other in college so often but we've lead to separate lives after graduation. It was just last Saturday when we both agreed to meet up (impromptu!) in TriNoma.

2 hungry tummies were lead to Tokyo Bubble Tea in TriNoma. Honestly, before this meet up I have not tried eating there yet so this is more like a first for me (and I secretly wished that time that Krishel would be extremely happy after this).

That afternoon's gorgeous date of mine, my college classmate, Krishel Tiangco 

Two refreshing drinks for us in Strawberry Black Tea (Krishel) and Chocolate Milk Tea for me (since I told myself I won't eat cake which I later on didn't intend of doing... *sigh*) 

Fish Katsudon (for me) priced at P 225

When I try to go out, I do my best to eat fish and chicken rather than the usual beef spree I get from school. Here is something I ate which presentation wise made it look more tempting. (mmm).

Beef Gyudon (for Krishel) priced at P 195

Tokyo Bubble tea is also one with Honeybee Patisserie for their cakes, please do ask what is available as not all cakes are available often. It was Krishel who ordered the cake at first which she let me try (thus the nasayang ang pagpipigil at kumain din ng cake thought)

Roasted Cocoa Mousse (priced at 100) 

Krishel: Mars, subukan mo

Me: <kuha, kain> Wow, sarap... Ate, menu please? 

So in the end, I still obliged on eating a dessert. Hello calories! 

Red Velvet Cake (priced at P 95) 

I still believe that I am a big red velvet fan, which is why I tried this, it is actually big for sharing (thank you Mars for influencing me)

My overall experience was actually fantastic for a first timer, even if the Bubble Tea branch in TriNoma is smaller than the places I've seen, it is something that I would look forward to going to TriNoma. 

To good food and great friendships, Thank you for that day Mars and thank you for making it extremely special Tokyo Bubble Tea - TriNoma Branch. 

Dimsum Break Recto: Anniversary Buffet - Eat All You Can at P 99

 

Having been around the university belt as an employee opened my doors to various cuisines, one of them is the affordable Chinese Dimsum in Dimsum Break. Located in the heart of Nicanor Reyes Street, Sampaloc Manila, Dimsum Break Recto offers its 1st Anniversary Blowout with an Eat-All-You-Can from 4PM onwards.

Choose from the Original Steamed Fried Rice, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Pancit Canton, Wanton, Sweet and Sour Beef Balls and Buchi. Yes, it is not extensive but it is something that fits the budget especially if you would want to go for an early dinner.

Let's try it there shall we? 

Long time NO TOUCH my blog!

I will come back soon, I'm on to new food trips which I hope can make you smile starting off with Tokyo Bubble Tea which I had with one of my best friends, Krishel and my thought on the 8 Cuts Burgers I had yesterday (I ordered the 4 Cheese thing).

Mezza Norte Brings Foodie Fun to TriNoma Starting This May

 

Mezza Norte, Quezon City’s’ premier food and lifestyle food market, is making the big move to Ayala Malls’ Trinoma starting May 3, Friday.

From the same organizers who brought you Midnight Mercato at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig and Cucina Andare in Glorietta Park, Makati, Mezza Norte at Trinoma brings together great tasting and affordable home-cooked food, pastry and dessert finds from the kitchens of Quezon City and your favorite Mercato Centrale favorite food vendors.

Join the opening night of Mezza Norte on May 3 at 6pm for great food, great music and great fun! Mezza Norte is located at the Mindanao Open Parking lot of Trinoma, at the corner of Mindanao Avenue and North Avenue, Quezon City. It will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 3am.  

Mercato Centrale has been the birthplace of many great food entrepreneurs including Manang’s Chicken, Mochiko, Chuck’s Grubberie, Merry Moo Premium Ice Cream, Inutak, Zen Taclings among others.

If you are an aspiring food entrepreneur, we invite you to join Mezza Norte. For inquiries, please contact (+63917)840-1152 or (+632)812-0102 or email admin@mercatonorth.com.

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Quick Review: Nissin Pasta Express Creamy Carbonara

 

  

I am not a professional cook, but I love to eat which is why when Nissin had a new line called Pasta Express, I didn't hesitate to try it. A personal favorite is the Carbonara (there's the Filipino Style Spag)

Even it came out soggy after cooking (I followed the package directions), it taste real good for a quick carbonara fix (though I still love my parents version all the time) and for P 10.00++ a pack, who would not say no?

 

InstaPhoto: Cheesecake Original at S&R

I am back to regular programming with my blog so even if this is a late post, I would like to venture you out to one of the desserts I have tried at S&R just recently, their cheesecake.

Amongst their trays of dessert, this original cheesecake (priced at P 99) is not too sweet for a cheesecake, works well as a dessert after eating their Caesar Salad (priced at P 169).

Mich's Random Food Blogging Thoughts

My unehanced photo of the food I ate at Chili's.

I call myself a passionate writer, but definitely, I've always felt the need to learn a lot when it comes to food blogging.

I have started Lafang Adventures two years back, that time, I do not know how serious I would be when it comes to food blogging. All I know, I loved to eat -- therefore, I document it with my photos and tell my story of the places I go and visit.

My photos are taken with my Samsung GT-P7300, I bring it when I go out with the fam, above is the example of the photo I took, this one was from the lunch combo of Chili's. I used to think that I had great photos, until I saw other food blogs who take time to do photo editing, adding their own logo to the picture or even providing their watermark. It makes me think why am I not using my editing powers to enhance my picture? 

I will not promise anything spectacular, all I know, I want to improve, I want my "viewers" to continue appreciating the littlest things I do, even in food blogging. 

Pardon me for the ranting, I do hope you enjoy the things I feature, love you all! :)  

 

Seafood Favorites at Bonchon

 

 

I went to my dad's office after work yesterday and boy was I looking forward to eat at Bonchon when my brother asked me he wanted to eat there. I was supposed to order my favorite Bulgogi Rice until I saw the poster of their seafood favorites: I tried the Crispy Shrimp Rice (P125 (solo) and P 145 (with regular iced tea))

 

Here's the Crispy Shrimp Rice (my order):

 

 

The lady manning the counter will ask you if you want it garlic or spicy. I chose to have it spicy and boy am I not disappointed, it is cooked like your favorite Bonchon chicken, spiced just right.

 

Now I am sure you would want to have a quick treat after all that food, I recommend the Bannoffee Pie Koyo from Bonchon (P 75), perfect way to end a good meal.

Like them on Facebook: Bonchon Chicken Philippines
Check out their website: www.bonchon.com.ph

 

 

 

 

 



Bistro Group's Restaurants are Open This Lenten Season

 

 

Some of the Bistro Group's Restaurants are open this Lenten Season, do check out your meat-free favorites there.

What I think of the Chili's Lunch Combo

I spent my holiday last February 25 with my family over food (and malling), our first stop was at Chili's located at Greenhills. The 4 of us (Mom, Kuya, Moi and my brother) had the lunch combo which was their promo until April 14, 2013.

The Menu:

The lunch combo consists of the choice of: soup or salad. I was torn under the main course choices so I ended up choosing what my palette would love: fire grilled chicken, bacon & ranch quesadilla with the soup of the day which is seafood chowder:

My Soup: Seafood Chowder

It was really tasty and my mind was saying: MORE! but this was just their lunch combo size I forgot, I am pleased that this was their soup of the day. 

My Main Course: Fire Grilled Chicken Bacon and Ranch Quesadilla.

My order was the downscale version of the full order of this and the fries really filled me up, it wasn't too greasy as what I have expected it to be. The quesadilla was a bit cheesy but I've managed to finish it so I think I can give it an 8. I remembered I used the sauce for my fries instead for my quesadilla.

My mom had her Chicken Club Tacos, my little brother had his big mouth burger bites while my older brother chose the smoked turkey sandwich, I don't have the photos of how they look like but on the part of my mom and my little brother, they loved it, but my older brother had it otherwise, he thinks it was not worth the P 350.

Drinks are of separate order, we had the bottomless iced tea (my extremely unhealthy habit)

Overall, I give my Chili's Lunch Combo dining experience a 9, it was worth paying 350++ for a good lunch and trimmed down calories too. I urge you to try those combos while they are still available.

Do pop me in on what you think after trying it.

Chili's Greenhills

26 Missouri Street corner Nevada Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan

Like them on Facebook: Chili's Philippines

Burger Machine's Buy 1, Take 1 Burgers

Nowadays, people have been searching for quality food that is value for every peso you would spend, here's another you should take account of which is present in everybody's childhood: Burger Machine (and their Buy 1, Take 1 Burgers)

Burger Machine's Buy 1 and Take 1 choices are my brother's favorites and I decided to check them out as well, ordering three sets of buy 1 take 1 double chicken burgers.

It was indeed a filling snack to cap a weekend (a long weekend for me), the best part? the double burgers are only P 41.00 (burp!), you can add bacon bits at P 9.00 to have a crunchy taste. Hungry?
go to your nearest burger machine stand right now.

Papa John's Mythical 5 PBA Meals Promo Review

 

My family loved dining out - be it in a fancier buffet or in pizza houses, when we heard of the Mythical 5 PBA Meal Promo, we decided to give it a try:

What was in store...

* A large pizza (perfect to feed us 5)

* 2 orders of pasta

* 2 orders of potato wedges 

* 5 regular sodas

My dad decided to grab the Diablo Burst and Carbonara as pasta choices. If you're new to Papa John's Diablo Burst is your pasta with a lot of chilli (checking out the Papa John's page... it says it has a lot of chilli peppers.) Carbonara, of course is a heavy favorite, especially with me and my brother.Unfortunately, do not expect much, since this says it's 150 grams, with our heavy appetite (I am not afraid to say that), I could finish the 2 orders.

Papa John's Best-Selling Pizza is the Super Papa's which has pepperoni, italian sausage, ham, onions and green bell peppers.

The Potato Wedges? It was almost gone when I came, I believe it was really tasty.

Overall: It was worth the money we paid, but if your appetite is as big as ours, it won't fit you (even if it says its good for 5), if you would like to have an extra order, try this:

 

 

Papa John's Mythical 5 PBA Meals Promo is until March 15, 2013.

 

Check out their website: www.papajohns.com.ph 



 

Jollibee Flip Floats: Have Turned My World Upside Down

 

 

Today, I've turned my world upside down and tried Jollibee Flip Floats, which is available in both Coffee & Chocolate Float at P 50.00. The soft vanilla ice cream has been immersed in either ice cold chocolate or coffee topped with

 

 



My Love for Nasi Goreng

 

Toast Box is where we had most of our lunches. My mom considers it to be the best value for family day outs.  My favorite? Toast Box's Nasi Goreng.

 

Nasi Goreng is an Indonesian version of Fried Rice topped with egg, chicken, prawns. On the case of ToastBox, it is a complete meal with eggs, shreds of lettuce, chicken, bagoong and dilis on the side. The spicyness is tolerable to the way I love it.

 

If ever you drop by Toast Box, do not forget to try their Nasi Goreng (P 185) and add P30 for iced tea.

 

 

Another Javakula You Must Not Miss

I've always love drinking coffee - it serves as something that perks up my day or even a dessert after a full meal. When my fam and I recently stopped at TriNoma, we pulled over at Seattle's Best Coffee. I was happy to see new products, far from what I am used to drinking. They now have Cinnamon Toffee and Strawberry Mallow Javakula (which you, dear reader should try!)

Nuffnang ATM for the Nuffnangers

If you want to cash out your blog's earnings easily, you may want to take advantage of what Nuffnang has been slowly launching: the Nuffnang PH ATM.

To avail of the ATM, visit any Security Bank Branch and fill up the necessary bank application forms:

Signing Instruction Form

Universal Specimen Signature Card

Cashlink Application & Maintenance Request Form

Cashcard Purchase Agreement

Once done, you can send them your forms (through mail) along with a photocopy of 2 valid IDs to this address:

Same Plotado
Senior Finance Executive
c/o Nuffnang Philippines
Unit 2E03-05, Building 5, Bonifacio High Street,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1634

If you do have time, you can also visit them in their office.

For more details: blog.nuffnang.com.ph

This post is a non-food post no way sponsored by Nuffnang or any other third-party sites.

Where My Mouth Ventured To This Month

I haven't done some serious blogging here for quite some time, let me just share to you where I had been this month (January 2013) though it hasn't ended yet and some of my thoughts on the food I ate.

1. YABU - THE HOUSE OF KATSU (Located at the Ground Floor of Robinson's Magnolia)

 

I've been following a lot of food blogs and I've raised a certain level of curiosity on how their KATSU was different from those I have eaten throughout my existence. For my parents' 26th Anniversary, we've spent our lunch at Yabu - The House of Katsu at Robinson's Magnolia. 

My order was the Menchi Katsu Set (priced at P 350) and a glass of their bottomless iced tea. According to Yabu, Menchi Katsu is made of authentic Japanese minced meat, made with superior ground beef and pork, mixed together with Yabu’s special spices, and stuffed with creamy cheese. At first glance, I thought it was just the same as what my parents ordered but I was happy for the cheesy surprise.

2. ADOBO CONNECTION (FEU Morayta Branch)

 

I've also been extra curious about Adobo Connection, you see, aside from them following the trend of "Kanin-all-you-can" they had already give a different flavor to everybody's favorite adobo. I've thrown in my curiosity and bought Fish and Tofu Adobo - a part of their Kanin All You Can Picks. Ya had her pandan jelly (P 39.00) which I had to have a taste and it is definitely awesome as it is advertised.. 

Here's some of the places I've eaten this month, since I usually go to the nearest eatery during weekdays ;) I promise to do some serious blogging. :)

Red Mango's 4th Anniversary Blowout, Jan. 16 - 31, 2013

 

As much as there are a lot of milktea places, there are also a lot of yogurt places that spawned around the Metropolis. Here at Lafang Adventures, one of my favorites is Red Mango, who is celebrating its 4th Anniversary until January 31, 2013 with a FREE 100 peso Gift Certificate for a minimum purchase of P 150.

Yogurt Lovers? I hear you. ;)

Red Mango Stores

• Eastwood Mall
• TriNoma
• Greenbelt 3
• Robinsons Place Manila
• Regis Center, Katipunan
• Ayala Center Cebu
• Gaisano Mall of Davao
• Lucky Chinatown Mall
• Forbeswood Parklane

Foodie Best Friends: Photo Editing Software

 

I had been food blogging for quite sometime and as I look back through my posts I come to realize that I have not really given a personal touch to my photos and just posted everything on the blog as it happened.With that, I find my blog dull and unattractive to readers (despite having 14,000+ views to date in a span of 1 1/2 year).

Adobe Photoshop is the photo editing software I am familiar with, I hope I get to use it more often so we can become best of friends *wink*