Raku Hokkaido Ramen House

For an authentic Japanese, Hokkaido style dining, head on at Raku Hokkaido Ramen House. Raku has variations of the four basic ramen flavors: Shoyu (soy-based), Shio (salt), Tonkatsu (pork broth) and, of course, miso. Served with characteristic Japanese minimalism on beautiful pottery imported straight from the inscrutable country, Raku is easily an authority on Japanese noodle preparation. However, it is worthy to note that you will be surprised – the different noodle dishes bring consumers to a unique noodle experience. Executed flawlessly by Executive Chef CK Kalaw, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Australia, Raku’s noodles have a playful and distinct touch while still maintaining the soothing and familiar flavors.

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Raku offers a variety of gyoza filling like meats, seafood and vegetables. Their gyoza is not the typical fried or steamed, Raku uses Yaki-gyoza style when cooking their dumplings.

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Raku, which provides its consumers with comforting and legitimate Hokkaido cuisine in a typical Japanese setting, but surprises them with a playful and impish after taste . All in all, the effect really does lend a sense of blissful happiness and contentment.

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Bento is a must have for diners who cant decide what to eat, for Raku's bento will definitely satisfy a hungry eater.

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What's best? Raku is on buy 1 take 1 all food items from 2pm to 6pm and 9pm to 11pm daily. Certain guidelines to be followed: The promo is not applicable for beverages. Not applicable for other discounts and senior citizen discount. For delivery and take out, add P20 per order for microwavable packaging. Vat excluded.

Raku is located at the ground floor of Le Grand Condominium, 130 Valero Street in Salcedo Village, Makati City. For delivery and take-out, call 553-6632. XO46 Bistro is a member of the Advent Manila Restaurant Group.

Raku has another branch, at the 4/f of NAIA Terminal 3, Pasay City

Meryenda at Lola Maria's Restaurant

If you happen to be within the vicinity of Mandaluyong and got caught in traffic between 2pm to 5pm, getting hungry? Refrain from going to a mall, instead head on at The Legend Villas and have meryenda (snack) at Lola Maria's Restaurant.

Mini Choco Chip Cookie, my daughter's favorite munch

A MUST try! Batangas Lomi, P158. My niece Pao, ordered this, everyone ended sharing because this Lomi tastes really good.

Dinuguan at Puto, P178, Filipino's favorite meryenda. Chopped pork belly stewed in vinegar, pork blood and chilli pepper

Legend Burger, P248, is 100% grilled ground beef patty served with lettuce, tomato,

cucumber in sesame bun

Club Sandwich, P285, a 3-deck sandwich of chicken, ham, bacon and cheese with a choice of potato chips or french fries.

Comida China de Manila - Old Chinatown Cuisine

Are you a seeker of good Chinese food? Then, Comida China de Manila is a place to satisfy your palate.

Ever heard of Morisqueta Tostada? Pueco con Agreo Dulce? Camaron Rebosado, Ampalaya con Carne? All these Spanish sounding dishes are actually delicious, authentic Chinese food. Fried Rice, Sweet Sour Pork, Shrimps in Batter and Bitter Melon with Beef are what they are, respectively. And certified foodies of yesteryears did not go hunting for “Chinese Food” when they had food cravings or wanted to eat out with family and friends. They looked for “Comida China” (literally Chinese food in Spanish) which to old Manilans referred to that distinct style of panciteria fare in Binondo from the early 1900’s to the 1970’s

and post-war era which has survived to this day – has changed its name to Comida China de Manila. Located along E. Rodriguez, Jr. Ave. (C5) in Pasig City.

COMIDA CHINA DE MANILA’S TOP 10 DISHES

1. Comida China Soup

An old favorite, this savory soup is made with eggs, pork, green peas, carrots an

d fat choi. It’s a great way to start your meal.

2. Pinsec Frito

Deep fried wanton wrapper with a minced pork or shrimp filling, perfect with our sweet and sour sauce.

3. Cold Cuts Platter

An appetizer platter consisting of roast barbecued pork, lechon macau, chinese sausage, pata jamon, seaweed and century egg.

4. Ampalaya Con Carne

Tender sliced beef with sliced ampalaya (bitter melon) with just the right degree of bitterness stir-fried in a tasty sauce. This dish has won many "converts" who have discovered the pleasure of eating ampalaya.

5. Camaron Rebosado Con Jamon

Another classic Binondo dish, it is deep fried battered shrimp with ham.

6. Fried Shrimp Balls

A very popular among our patrons, it is minced shrimp coated in bread crumbs and fried until golden brown.

7. Comida China Chow Mein

Our very popular noodle dish is a combination of Chinese brocoli leaves, black mushroom, pork,

shrimp, and special sauces over freshly cooked canton noodles for an interestingly

different and delicious dish.

8. Beancurd with Fish

Cuts of fresh tofu and battered fish fillet that are topped with a tasty brown sauce prepared with sauteed garlic, tomatoes and yellow beans.

9. Fried Lapu-lapu with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Deep fried whole Lapu-Lapu topped off with our sweet and sour sauce.

10. Fried Rice

Fried Rice with Roasted Barbequed Pork and Chinese Sausage

Fried Rice with roast pork barbecue, chinese sausage and egg. Flavorful and good to eat by itself.

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Equally as popular, this fried rice consists of roast barbequed pork, shrimp, green peace and green onions.

For more dining, catering and in-house feasts , and other details about Comida China de Manila, visit Comida China de Manila on Facebook or call 671-5942, 914-0832 and 914-0830.

Healthy Chips

How can a mom or dad be so sure if the chips their kids are eating is healthy?

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To all parents out there who are looking for a healthy snack for their kids. This is a product you should try.

Raspberry Mint Latte

Raspberry Mint Latte is Figaro's another addition from the Latte Love especially offered with a personalized Latte Art.

This is a hot cup of espresso-based coffee experience mixed with raspberry flavors and a slight hint of mint to satisfy and and entice your senses of sweetness with freshness.

Raspberry Mint Latte will be available at Figaro starting September 15, and at selected branches nationwide on October 1, 2011.

Banana Berry Delight Frost

Figaro Coffee Company continues to provide customers the dream to set spirits on high with their new drinks offerings at affordable costs, like this Banana Berry Delight Frost.

At P145, this is double, fruity and refreshing mix of strawberry and bananas with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top sprinkled with banana chips bits and strawberry syrup drizzle to complete that delectable fruity dream, is worth having after a hectic day at work or at home.

Banana Berry Delight Frost will be available at Figaro starting September 15, and at selected branches nationwide on October 1, 2011.

OJ Top Commentator at Penang Hill

I treated Occasions of Joy's June Top Commentator at Penang Hill last August 19. Chel De Vera Mariano said she wanted to try a new restaurant, so this was the best choice, being very near Clarity (where she had Intense Diamond Peel).

Pineapple Fried Rice is a combination of sweet and sour taste. Ingredients include nuts, raisins, egg, bell pepper, and shrimp. I like the presentation. At P200, this is worth trying.

Shrimp Pomelo Salad, P210. The pomelo alone made me happy, it's super sweet. The shrimps are extra big, too. I just do not like how they splatter the mayo dressing, it looks messy. I would have appreciated this salad more if they placed the dressing on a separate bowl.

Broccoli Beancurd Mushroom, P195. Taste like the Broccoli with oyster sauce I cook at home, though this one has beancurd in it. This taste good but the way they cut the broccoli made it difficult for us to swallow, it's a bit big. Again, the presentation was not very appealing.

Feel free to visit my other blog, Occasions of Joy, you might be the next lucky top commentator to receive a special gift or pampering.

Super Bowl of China - Glorieta

Super Bowl Fried Rice - rice sauteed in Super Bowl signature fried rice sauce, blended with assorted seafood, mushrooms, mixed vegetables, tomato sauce, and topped with BBQ Pork Asado, Roast Chicken, Crispy Shrimp and Whole Peanuts.

Yang Chow Fried Rice, P210. Good for 3-4

2 BBQ Combination is always on my list, P280.

Crispy Noodles with assorted seafood

Ongpin Fried Chicken, P170

Dimsum Platter, P260

Super Bowl of China - Glorieta is much bigger than Megamall and their other branches. That's not important though, as long as I get to eat there, be it in Trinoma, Alabang.