OK, it's been a while since I've had some decent sushi and I was craving for some "good ass" sushi,…read moreFound It! Now, comparably speaking, I would have to say one of the better sushi places I've been to. I stumbled upon this place on yelp as I happened to go to another Japanese restaurant that was closed partially because I didn't look for their hours before going and partially because their hours we not listed on yelp yet, boo. What I did stumble upon was a photo... of Foie Gras sushi, which 1) I heart Foie Gras and 2) was reminiscent of my time in Hawaii when I was able to enjoy foie gras sushi my first time ever. Soooooo Off We GO to the new Sensei Sushi! Quite possibly one of the better decisions we will make this weekend in regards to cuisine. Service was good, but I did notice a drop off as the place got more and more busy with customers. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The server kept recommending things, which was good and bad, as in my opinion if I wanted some recommendations, I would simply ask and I've been to more than my share of sushi joints and usually know what to order. Nonetheless, overall very helpful. As for the food. One word, Yummy comes to mind, delicious, tasty, fresh-er than most places. OK, that's 7. I usually don't order cooked food at a sushi place, so my review is a mix of their raw and cooked menu. Seared Chutoro Sushi: Well prepared, well cut, not the absolute best part of the tuna belly compared to Otoro, but certainly a delicious treat! Chutoro Sushi: same as above, delicious, very satisfying for those who love that fatty goodness tuna belly has to offer. Foie gras Sushi: great cut, larger than most places I've had this similar dish. Seared perfectly, in my opinion. NOT burnt like most places here in the PH that over sear their foie gras, including Antonio's. MUST TRY! Amaebi: Looked and tasted very fresh. Color was gorgeous and sweet as it should be. Not too much wasabi to spoil it, perfectly balanced in my opinion. Oh! and they deep fry the heads so they can be eaten! Proper! Japanese Uni Sashimi: Color was much better than almost every place I've been in the PH. Looked and tasted fresh-er than most, there was 1 small brownish piece at the bottom, but overlooked it because at most other places, all the pieces are brown. Snaps for the nice yellow Uni to Sensei Sushi! Color wasn't eye popping yellow as it would be when super fresh, yet I'll take it over so many others in Metro Manila. Fish Tacos: Actually quite scrumptious. I wasn't prepared to have good fish tacos, but I saw them on the menu and couldn't resist. They were delicious. Ikura Sushi: A bit disappointed, color was a bit dark and wasn't super fresh, however, that's simply an opinion. I DO KNOW, there are many different grades of ikura, I'm just used to the bright orange color with more of a traditional salted caviar taste, this one just tasted like there was something else I wasn't familiar with. Seared Salmon Belly Suhsi: Another treat I was not expecting. I wasn't expecting a salmon belly so fatty similarly to their chutoro. Overall, very good. Tuna Dynamite Roll: For a roll, quite good. A nice filler, taste was on point with what you would expect in a more than decent roll. I forget the name of the last dish: it was thin strips of beef with chopped foie gras and uni. Quite honestly my first attempt at this dish was head on, meat, foie gras, uni. So sorry not quite what I had expected. THEN however, I deconstructed it, Uni by itself, which the uni on this dish we're I think local, was a bit fishy. BUT then, the foie gras and steak alone, darn it if that wasn't reminiscent to a filet topped with seared foie gras from Central Park Bistro in San Francisco! All that was missing was a perfectly balanced '12 Opus One red to cap it off. Overall: with the exceptions above... I will be back for more! A la cuisine! Stay Hungry My Friends

Nice. Very nice. The ambiance is great. Good food quality for its price. Will be back again.read more

Blackbird at the Nielson Tower is an excellent choice for fun and adventurous dining…read more Ambience is casual with a touch of elegance. Food options appear to be Western with an Asian touch which challenges the taste buds. The Gochujang Grilled Octopus and Crispy Squash Flowers are perfect examples of this Eurasian combinations. Twice Cooked Short ribs was our clear favorite because of the cilantro and sauce flavor pop when eaten with plain rice and salty beef for a flavor contrast. Elements of the dishes must be eaten together to capture the true essence of the dish. Dessert flavor combinations were unique, such as the Baked Alaska which is expected to be western but the ice cream flavors were surprisingly Asian with the mango and passionfruit sauce, yummy! Friendly staff and service was very attentive. Table bussed clean and wine always flowing.

Love this place. Always a great experience while in Manila. The menu is vast but overwhelming, the…read morefood is quality and delicious, and the service is always top tier. I love sitting outside when it's not too hot. I also highly suggest the gnocchi and the homemade cream for dessert.

Came here with a big group and was pleasantly surprised by the excellent array of dishes. The…read moreservice was quick and the plates came out one after another. The highlights were the crispy chicken skin with salted egg and the luscious mushroom soup. However the other dishes stood on their own, like the Asian salad with roasted sesame dressing, pork belly cha shu, and Kim chi rice. Their attempts at American fare were less successful but even then, not bad - namely the pizzas and potato chips.

Situated in Solenad 3, this is one of our go-to restaurants when in Nuvali. They've got a good…read moreselection of comfort food. I can't really say it's one type of cuisine as they have a variety. The squid ink pasta is a favorite with the pasta cooked al dente. The tamarind chicken is reminiscent of Thai cooking. While the kimchi pork belly ... well, that sounds Korean to me. And then they have the papaya salad which tastes like the Filipino atchara. I don't really care if it's Italian, Thai or Korean. All I care about is it gives me satisfaction every time I dine there.

Tea Time sets at this branch are available all-day and not restricted to the usual 3-6 pm schedule…read morein other branches. Since this branch is open until midnight, it is a good place for a nice long relaxing chat with friends and/or family. Maybe even a zomatita party. I came here with my mom after picking her up from the airport. FOOD 4.5 CHIC TEA SET (500 PHP) Choose from 3 kinds of sandwiches; Veggie, Royal (salmon), or Imperial (Foie Gras). We decide on the Imperial set. The Foie Gras was delicious as usual. The set includes a pot of hot tea, for first timers try their Singapore Breakfast Tea for a light and refined flavour that's a light bit sweet and relaxing, or maybe the classic English breakfast tea for a dark choice. Or why not explore the hundreds of available teas in the TEA BOOK or simply venture go the displays and smell your way through their selection. Choice of 2 baked scones or muffins, we chose one of each. FRESH APPLE JUICE (200 PHP) Juiced in demand for a satisfying fresh taste. Free Singapore Surprise Cake in celebration of their 3rd year anniversary. It was delicious soft and creamy filling is so deflectable and satisfying. SERVICE One of the may signature details of TWG is their service, expect courteous and attentive staff. AMBIANCE Their biggest branch among the 5 and the only one with a restroom in store.

Came here cus i was always curious about it…read more Had their macarons which were delicious. Tried the matcha one and a black macaron. I forgot the flavor. Also had the white Earl Grey tea. I have yet to come back and try the high tea menu. Great place to be sipping tea and eating scones

Food was just okay. Tapenade (ground floor) is so much better. The coffee, though, is pretty good…read more (Hence 2 stars) Service was god awful. I will note that we were a party of 9, but the only ones dining at the entire restaurant! Not only did the wait staff get our order wrong, she was adamantly insisting that we were wrong (stressed it at least 3 times) without any apology or remorse or offered consideration or compromise. When we got the bill, they said that our room "specifically" (ouch) was not allowed to charge to the room and when we asked where that came from the staff said she "confirmed twice with the front desk" (to rub it in) and yet when we went down to speak with the front desk, they apologized for that experience even when they claimed that no such call or order was made. While it seems like they are pointing fingers, I always had a pleasurable experience with the front desk and would like to think that the Flame restaurant staff just offers terrible dining service. Very sad considering the caliber of the hotel.

My husband and friends wanted a nice steakhouse to celebrate my friend's birthday for our last…read morenight in Manila. The restaurant is located on the 16th floor of Discovery Primea hotel. The views are wonderful during the day and the night. There's also indoor and outdoor seating available. My friend decided to choose this spot since we saw that they had oysters, foie gras, and all that good stuff. For appetizers, we ordered Steak Fries, Crispy Salmon, Duck Gyoza, XO Oysters, and Grilled Bone Marrow. My husband and I didn't care too much for the fries and crispy salmon, but we definitely enjoyed the duck gyoza, grilled oysters, and the bone marrow. I really wanted to try the scallop ceviche and snapper crudo, but we were hesitant on trying anything raw since we we're from out of the country. For our entree, my husband and I shared an Excel Ribeye from Colorado topped with seared foie gras accompanied with a green peppercorn and brandy sauce. We enjoyed our delicious steak with the foie gras, but we didn't really care for the green peppercorn sauce. My friend and her fiance ordered the Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass and the Prime Tenderloin. We ordered our steaks with a side of Truffle Cream Mac N Cheese and Pan Roast Mushrooms. Both sides were fantastic. So good! We had leftovers and had the 3 items again for breakfast, and they were still amazing! The mushrooms were especially my fave - that sauce? Mmm, chef's kiss. Now, onto our desserts. My husband and I ordered the Panna Cotta, while our friends ordered the Pineapple Consomme and the Miso Cheesecake. All the desserts were beautifully made. They were literal works of art. The panna cotta didn't feel like a panna cotta to us - not sure how we would describe it since the white part of the dessert had a firmer texture than the orange part. The pineapple consomme was very different. It was cut up pieces of fruit, with some kinda of pineapple juice or sauce poured over it. Similar to a fancy fruit platter. However, the miso cheesecake was definitely the crowd favorite. Loved it. Overall, I would definitely recommed this spot if you're craving some kind of steak. The service and quality of everything was immaculate. Super glad my friend chose this spot!

Though the food menu looked promising, the taste was severely underwhelming. We enjoyed the pig's…read moreear chicharon but everything else tasted like an average home cooked meal. The stars are for the best servers, though, they are the saving grace of the whole restaurant

My new favorite restaurant in Rockwell! Love the Paris-New York inspiration and the not-in-Manila…read morefeel of the interiors and menu. My favorites are the CQ salad (quinoa and goat cheese goodness) and the buffalo chicken balls! The latter's just a tad too oily but the taste will make you want to finish the whole plate (FYI, I didn't because I have high EQ). The missing star in my rating is for the fact that everything's just a tad too pricey for the serving size. Average is PHP 400 per plate. Good thing the quality of the dishes will justify why.

Met up with my cousin, Eric, and our Uncle Bolo at Greenbelt 5 in Makati on the evening of Friday,…read moreNovember 22, 2024, where we had dinner at Lorenzo's Way. Lorenzo's Way is part of the LJC Group, a renowned restaurant operator in the Philippines known for popularizing themed Filipino dining such as Filipino-Spanish cuisine. The same company is behind the country's well-known eateries such as Abé, Bistro Remedios, Fely J's Kitchen, and of course, Café Adriatico. We arrived shortly before 7 PM to a busy indoor dining room and unoccupied tables in their front patio. The air-conditioning must have been the draw inside on that hot night. The setting was mature and tasteful with the restaurant's leather seats, wooden panels and carefully selected paintings. Lorenzo's Way offers an extensive menu, complete with enticing photos of their celebration of elevated traditional Filipino cuisine with Spanish influences. They present a diverse selection of dishes that have garnered praise for merging comforting, nostalgic flavours with thoughtful presentation and creative twists. Below are what we ordered, all of which are must tries: The drink selection also draws attention. Eric and I ordered FRUIT SHAKES. He had the Watermelon which I debated over the Green Mango. I would have loved to double fist with one in each hand, but had to be sensible and went with the latter because I can't get green mango in the U.S. My beverage was heavenly refreshing and achieved the right balance without excessive sweetness. Not gonna lie, though - I was still eyeing Eric's drink with salivation, no joke. BEEF SALPICAO (₱635.00) - Tender beef morsels sautéed in garlic and olive oil. The chunks of beef were tender and paired excellently with the DILIS-CIOUS RICE to soak up the deeply savoury sauce, YUMMY! LUMPIANG SARIWA (₱235.00) - Traditional fresh lumpia of julienned fresh vegetables in a crepe wrapper, topped with a special sauce and chopped peanuts. I definitely prefer this classic version of a mélange of veggies over the rendition with shredded ubod (heart of palm). DILIS-CIOUS RICE (₱405.00) - A signature Kapangpangan-inspired dish featuring steamed rice topped with crispy, deep-fried anchovies (dilis) and savoury black beans. Appropriately and cleverly named, the fried, salty fish combined with umami-rich beans were a delicious and crunchy addition to the soft white rice. This is mos def a must-try - I previously enjoyed this at Abé and LOVED it, so jumped on this opportunity to have it again here. SUPER masarap (delicious)! KKK (₱785.00) - Stands for the Kare-Kare Klub. A classic dish featuring tender oxtail and vegetables submerged in a rich peanut sauce. The Kare-Kare stood out with its distinctively sweet, buttery peanut sauce, making it a beloved choice. Similar to the customer care received at Abé, the wait staff delivered exceptionally polite service and warm hospitality. A truly delightful meal we enjoyed at Lorenzo's Way, another true hit of a restaurant. Are all of the LJC Group's restaurants as remarkable as this place? I think I should find out!

My siblings highly recommended this place. So we tried it with a friend and we loved it…read more Definitely old Spanish style food. Very delicious and very tasty. Large serving as well. Service was a delight. Ambiance is gorgeous despite being in the middle of on going construction at Greenbelt. Nice place for a treat.

Nothing here really stood out flavor wise. Noodle dishes were a little bland. I would suggest…read moreutilizing the hot pepper paste on your table for some flavor and a little kick. Dishes are too small to be shareable for more than 4 people so prepare to each order a dish. Would suggest just going to any of the restaurants upstairs for bigger portions.

The food does not stand out. Congee taste like congee and the chicken feet taste like any other…read moreChinese Dimsum chicken feet. The milk tea was great I shall not return. I will not recommend it but i will join my group if they decide to eat here.