Almon Marina is a Deli restaurant that is quite simple at first sight but actually serves the best…read moresandwiches that will surely capture the hearts (and tummy) of all hungry mall-goers. Everything in their menu is made to order so you're sure of its quality and freshness once it is served to you. I recommend their Gourment Combinations if you're having a hard time choosing between sandwich or pasta. The combinations already have a sandwich, pasta and drink included. Their rice meals are also very good, like the Stuffed Porkchop, a porkchop oozing with cheese blended together with apples, herbs and spices served with rice. Almon Marina is not hard to love especially if you're the type who likes simple yet yummy food.

I think Almon Marina was made for mothers. You would find so many of them in this restaurant…read more(mostly having tuna sandwiches) drinking coffee, tending to their kids or laughing with other mothers. The personality of the restaurant along with everything they serve fits moms to a tee and you can't blame them- Almon Marina has something they all look for (in life) and in food: consistency. Yes, everything they serve here has been consistently good through the years. Everything is always fresh and well-prepared. Their Southmall branch in particular was quite a sight to see. It's bigger than the Alabang branch, somewhat cozier but with the same homey feel that I've loved since Almon Marina came to be. I had a Reuben sandwich and as expected, my handheld meal delivered well. The soft meat with melted cheese paired with cabbage and crispy bread made every bite so memorable. So there, once again Almon Marina has given me a superior sandwich and just like all the other mothers out there, I will be back for more.

Subway for lunch? YASSSS PLEASE!…read more Growing up, I never liked sandwiches and... veggies. My parents, especially my mom had a hard time feeding me greens. When I reached college, I became obese. I still did not eat veggies and healthy stuff until my friend introduced me subway. The first time I tried subway was during my 3rd year in college. That was when there was a buy one take one promo. We shared the promo and I just ordered something and did not even want my sandwich to have anything except the bread and the chicken. (The server looked at me like a weird person) One day, I craved for subway but this time, I asked the server to put a few lettuce and that's the time I started eating veggies. One by one. I also started eating healthy, exercising and guess what! I lost 40 lbs in total. I'm maintaining my diet until now and I know this is weird but I started eating veggies because of subway. My favorite is their chicken teriyaki with lots of lettuce, tomatoes, a few japaleno, onion, and cucumber. The best part is their honey mustard dressing. Preparing sandwiches is easy as ABC. I love that I can grab them and have it for to go always. I just hope that they open more branches especially in the south.

I miss New York. Aside from the vibrancy of the people, Central Park and awesome museums, what I…read moreparticularly miss about New York is the food. I've had some of my best meals in some of the most unassuming places such as in small cafes, food trucks and New York delicatessens. I still remember the most incredible sandwich I have ever tasted - soft bread, fresh lettuce and meat slices 2-inches thick. I miss New York. And I miss their sandwiches. Unfortunately, the closest thing that I have ever tried to a yummy New York sandwich are those available at Sandwich Guy. While not as excellent, they're good enough. What I like about this place is that they offer some of fresh ingredients especially with their tomatoes, onions and lettuce. While I'd like to have more pieces of meat in my sandwich, the freshness that they deliver every time is good enough. They also have some incredible staff members at this particular branch, always willing to help with any requests. Parking is limited so I usually have mine to go.

My husband and I, we're not sophisticated eaters. We just want good comfort food with great value…read morefor money. But on special occasions, we do try to be a little more adventurous and swanky than our usual laidback buffalo wings, nachos and milk tea dates. So on one of those special occasions, we went to Bamba. The one thing I noticed about this place is how unassuming it is. Their servers are polite and attentive, even if we came in 30 minutes before closing time. Food is served quickly despite the effort that was put in the cooking and preparation. I traded my buffalo wings for their Mushroom Ravioli and I was not disappointed. Each bite was oozing with flavor that it's impossible not to savor it. Hubby ordered the lamb adobo. On his first bite, he said it was too salty. But later on he said it was just right and that the lamb was rid of it's usual pungent smell (I think they call it maanggo in Tagalog). One thing I realized though is that I'm not a fan of those half-baked cookie desserts. The Pizookie was over-rated in my opinion, but well, that's just me. I'll keep in mind to order a different dessert next time. When another special occasion comes up that's worthy of a Bamba Bistro dinner. P.S. Another thing I liked about the place was they have this funny sign board that said something like, "Don't ask us the WiFi password. Talk to each other." That's something to think about for their diners. Enjoy good food with good company.

Since the first time we tried Bamba early 2014, my friends and I have been back a couple of times…read morefor our favorites. Our definite, must-order list consists of the Huevos Flamencos, French Fries Moderne, Le Cochon Sliders, and their goodness-gracious-this-is-incredible Pizzookie. My personal favorites would have to be the fries and the pizzookie though. I never thought French fries would go well with honey and real cheese (versus the store-bought artificially flavored ones), and the rosemary just seals the deal with its mild-yet-enticing aroma. The Pizzookie on the other hand is just a perfect contrast of sweet and salty, and hot and cold, which never fails to give me a warm, cozy feeling and a natural (sugar) high at the same time. So obviously, if I was to go alone (which I would probably do), I'll just have the French Fries Moderne and the Pizzookie for the wonderful contrasts in taste, and finish off with a glass of their oh-so-genius beer and calamansi concoction - the beergarita.

Their meatball sub is a glorious mess of gooey cheese and generous marinara sauce! It's our perfect…read morego-to snack whenever we catch a movie at Commerce Center. Unfolding it in my seat gives me joy from the trapped heat inside which makes the bread softer, sopping up all the tomato sauce and keeping the well-seasoned meatballs juicy inside. Onion rings are a nice add on to your meal, nice and crunchy fried at the right temperature. They're on the thicker side so it doesn't get to soggy in the inside. Just so happens we had time to kill one afternoon and sat down at Elbert's to try other items on their menu, the house burger and chili dog which were forgettable. Both had huge buns encasing the meat. The chili on top probably came from a can and topped with about 5 1x1 cm squares of cheese... Lesson learned and sticking with the hits next time!

My usual go to sandwich was the meatball sub but since their new introduction of the Cubano I found…read morea new favorite! I have tried the cheeseburger and chili cheese hotdog but it was disappointing in flavor. The onion rings are one of the bed in Manila. Unfortunately they changed they give you only a small amount compared to their old place in Rockwell. The location is great as its a good place to get food from as you watch a movie. I wish they provided more bang for your buck.

Dios ko, susmaryosep, por dios por santo, lahat na. Yung napanganga ka nung parating yung inorder…read moreko, tapos napa-ungol ka sa unang kagat. Dios ko. DIOS KO. Bread and Botany is further proof that Jonathan Choi (of Magnum Opus and Restock) is God's gift to the Local food scene. Grabe. GRABE.

Owned by the adorable owner of third wave coffee shop, Magnum Opus, just next door, Bread&Botany is…read morehis new endeavor veering towards a variety of sandwiches, unique soft serve ice cream among others. Bread & Botany has stepped their game up by also providing GIN AND TONIC options for any of their guests. They also work with a local baker to work on their very own BESPOKE BREADS to use that would meld beautifully with their dishes! Coffee lovers don't you worry! YOU CAN EASILY ORDER FOOD or DRINK (CHILLED HEARTBREAKER) from Magnus Opus and they'll bring it right on over! Having been over here during their soft opening, B&B showed a lot of promise. Simple, IKEA inspired interiors with muted moss green and white walls, and a little bar set up of their in-house bottles of alcohol and you'll be impressed with how much Jonathan Choi (Owner)'s business has grown into a cult following really. RECOMMEND: LIVER MOUSSE SPREAD, TORI SANDO (Japanese Style Pork Sandwich), BANH MI, GIN AND TONIC COCKTAIL, MAGNUM OPUS' CHILLED HEARTBREAKER FOR A CROSS OVER :) There's more seats available outside in their spacious balcony so you can find yourself doing work here or chatting it up with friends!

Wicked Dogs is packaged as an artisanal hotdog place. Intrigued, I decided to try it out. And I'm…read morehappy I did. The inside has this quirky feel: there are swings, there's art on the wall, and the chalkboard writings have a touch of humor on it. They have books for you to read, and board games to beat boredom with (I played Monopoly with my boyfriend, and he lost!!). It's perfect, actually. Because most places who strive for the same template (millenial, hipstery) end up looking tacky and I don't know. Cheesy? Poseury? Not to be mean or anything. We got the Cachorro Quente Completo. It's an 8-inch cheese Hungarian sausage in a bun, filled with corn, mashed potatoes, tomatoes, chips and cheese sauce. It comes with fries on the side. That hotdog is good for two people, it's that huge. I don't think I could finish it by myself. Portion commens aside, I love how the crazy ingredients played with the overall taste of the hotdog. It tastes better with some ketchup on it though.

Hotdogs. Large hotdogs. Large hotdogs with attitude. The last pretty much sums up what you get when…read moreyou eat at Wicked Dogs. As the name suggests, this place on the main road of BF Homes specialises in meat tubes with a variety of flavorings and condiments, and accompanied by fries that you can load with toppings should you wish. The hotdogs come freshly cooked and absolutely appetizing. The bread is toasted and provides a fittingly tasty accompaniment, while the fries are deep-fried and delicious. I had the Tijuana Bacon Dog, which is a bacon-wrapped frankfurter topped with cheese, chili con carne and a fried egg. I splurged for chili con carne on my fries as well, which proved to be an excellent decision. Food aside, Wicked Dogs has an industrial look that is pretty attractive. The Instagram-worthiness of the establishment is highlighted by the props (mustaches and eyeglasses) present on every table. If you're lucky, you can get the special table next to the window, which is actually more of an elevated alcove that is quite cozy. Two of the regular tables have a swing seat which is pretty novel as well.