Category: Metro Manila Blogs

Caliburger Menu

What to order? Know the prices of Caliburger items here. The rates and items may change without prior notice. Check the menu from their website, click here. Know what’s in their secret menu and waffle craze, click here. What are…

Taste The Tinapa Spaghetti at NYPD

The Tinapa Spaghetti is just an awesome masterpiece that’s so Filipino with the smoky taste of tinapa (smoked fish) embraced by the richness of salted eggs and crab roe. This is one of the must-orders at NYPD or New York…

The Halo-Halo You Can Drink: XO46’s Halo Halo Slush

What!? Halo-halo you can actually drink? Yes, it’s true. XO46 Heritage Bistro serves Halo Halo Slush where the slush replaces the traditional crushed ice used for halo-halo. The dictionary defines slush as partially melted snow, and the slush here somehow…

Beat The Summer Heat with Casa Reyes’ Halo-Halo

Whew!!! The summer sun can drain the vigor, energy, and sometimes, even the good vibes. Good thing we have our favorite halo-halo (which means mixed together in English) to cool us down and bring back that much missed smile. I…

Baan Khun Thai

Relax your tired muscles. If you happen to be near SM Sta. Mesa, there’s a place where you can do just that. Try Baan Khun Thai and enjoy their traditional Thai massage at very affordable rates. I first tried the…

Shao Kao Grillery

One of my favorite food stops near the Maginhawa stretch is Shao Kao Grillery. Authentic Chinese street barbecue or grilled goodies are served here at very affordable rates. My usual orders include grilled pork steak, grilled petchay, grilled Baguio beans…

Who Invented Crispy Pata?

Crispy pata, or deep fried crispy pork knuckles, has been part of the Filipino tradition. Reunions, birthdays, and for so many other celebrations, it’s definitely one of the favorites. But did you know who invented this delicious creation? In the…

The Best and Most Unique Crispy Pinakbet Only At Casa Reyes

Casa Reyes Bistro Filipino amazed me with its different, delightful, and delicious take on the traditional pinakbet. Their Crispy Pinakbet is the best and most unique version of all the crispy pinakbets today. It’s semi-deconstructed. That means, the meat and…

Mystery Manila’s PYM Particle

Suspend reality and let your imagination come alive. Mystery Manila teleported us to a world of adventure. Everything was well crafted to the smallest detail. Adrenaline pumped and brain cells worked overtime to try to solve the mystery within an…

Arrozeria

Arrozeria means “The House of Rice” and they mean business when it comes to their authentic Spanish paella. Not only that. They’ve collaborated with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to find local heirloom rice from Cordillera. They have different…