The food is great as well as the services. The ambiance is excellent. I love the food priceread more

AMBIENCE Restaurant is situated where Jamba Juice used to be…read moreand it also has a second floor. When we entered, the entire first floor was packed and lines were long for ordering and claiming. The crowd eventually lessened as several minutes went by but there were still a lot of customers. FOOD We tried the 3PC Chicken Tenders and the 1PC Chicken and both had different textures especially on the coating. Tenders were typically good but the Bold BBQ dip was the star flavor in this combo; tasted really good! 1PC had tender white meat and a really thick coating, which tasted good but made the chicken actually look smaller. Biscuit was just as good as before and still somewhat plain, which I totally appreciate. At first, I thought the flavor was infused into the biscuit but turns out you put it in like you would with butter. Our flavor was honey but the experience of placing it in the biscuit was more interesting than the actual flavor. Spaghetti had a sweet and subtly unique taste. Fries had a nice and crispy texture. Among our orders, I still think only about those good and plain biscuits. SERVICE We had to wait quite awhile because there were lots of customers, and one number was called several times sometime before ours. The customer of that number never came and I was able to eventually get our order. I'd like to suggest that they use a TV screen (unless they have one upstairs already) or a pager to call out the number especially for customers upstairs.

Honestly, I was so excited to order breakfast here. We had our food for to go because we wanted to…read moreeat in the car so we parked somewhere and as soon as I bit into my chicken I spit it out. Why? It was COLD. And I'm literally not even exaggerating. It's funny cause the skin was HOT but as soon as I started chewing the meat I could feel it was cold. As if my chicken was refrigerated and heated on high heat. EVEN MY GARLIC RICE WAS COLD IN THE MIDDLE. Overall, it ruined my day. The pancakes were good tho i'm ngl.

Is McDonald's McDonald's the world over? Not quite. The McDs across the street from our hotel has 2…read morefloors of dining space. Staff constantly bus the tables and sweep the floors. This keeps the dining room cleaner than the ones back home, even if customers here don't bus their own trays. The chicken sandwich tastes worse than ones back home but the coffee here is better. They have shaker fries, cheese and chili dips here. Lastly, their soft serve machine seems to work more often here than back home. We've come by almost every day for a cone or sundae to cool down. Lo and behold, they exist here. We were always able to get one here whenever we asked. So can't believe it but I'm giving this McDonald's 3.25 stars!

Mazza has realy good Persian food for such an affordable price! A lot of my friends have been…read morerecommending me to try Mazza. They usually suggest the Chicken Tandori as Mazza's best dish but when I saw that they had fish options in the menu, I had to order one of their fish dishes. I got to try their Fish Kebab wrap, and it was alright! It got even better when I added their combination of garlic sauce and their chili garlic sauce which really made the wrap savory! I also got to try their hummus, which was pretty good with some pita bread. I even used the hummus on my fish kebab wrap! I need to go back and try their famous Chicken Tandori, though. Next time. :)

I was craving for some Persian dish and was in search for the best tasting one in town. My brother…read morerecommended that I try the beef shawarma wrap at Mazza Shawarma. The thing about my brother is his very picky with food so for him to recommend something but be really good.So during my lunchtime, I went to Mazza Shawarma at Fastbytes in Northgate and ordered their beef shawarma wrap; waiting time took 15 minutes, but thanks to the awesome music playing in the restaurant; I didn't get bored at all. The beef sirloin is grilled and oozing with Persian flavor and spices, it was wrapped in pita bread and stuffed with fresh onions, tomatoes and I heavily drowned it with their garlic sauce and a bite is all I need to declare that this is the best shawarma ever. And just last night my husband was the one yearning for shawarma so I took him there and we got their two bestselling rice meals; beef kebab with buttered rice and a beef shawarma bowl, and yet again Mazza Shawarma didn't fail to impress our tastebuds. ang pagsusuri mo...

Yesterday, we tried the newest Señor Pollo branch and thank God it's finally in the south!…read more The place is more cozier than the other branches and its perfect for a late night affordable dinning. The food is good but the one in Makati is much tastier and flavorful but it does not disappoint. Service is fast, our order came in for like 8-10mins and the staff are friendly and accommodating. My must tries: Señor Pollo's roast (always and forever) patatas bravas, spicy rice, tossed salad, mashed potato, soyrizo quesadilla and cheese and garlic quesadilla. Also, the melon shake is sooo goood! Its a bit pricy but it's really refreshing and sweet. Since its located in the newest bldg of Alabang town center, the parking space is huge and the peek hours are from 8pm onwards.

My friends and I always come here. We love their food especially the chicken sisig.. ahhh the best!…read morebest sides: spicy rice, garlic mashed potato, and mac&cheese. Senor Pollo is a must try when in alabang.

Whenever I'm home, I always try to have a meal here...Chinese food with the Filipino twist to it…read more And I always make it a point to buy Pancit Canton...a good old favorite that used to be reserved for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries and graduations. I just love the style of cooking...with the noodles not overdone but basting in a sauce that lacks explanation (you just have to try it). Like most Philippine restaurants, there's always a group meal on the menu that tends to save you money...instead of buying the dish in single orders. We ordered a group menu item that was good for 5 to 6 persons...and we did have leftovers to take home after dining! The servings are sufficient to fill the corners of a hungry tummy! This is Chinese food I grew up with...and I'm sure they'll be around when my children and their children's children visit the Philippines! My daughter is already a fan!

It's in the Festival Mall in Alabang. The place is big, lots of seats…read more Pizza is good and they also have salads and pasta. The staff may need to be more attentive though.

I've been a regular at Shakey's ever since I was living in Manila. I loved the pizza and the beer…read moreespecially shared with friends or coworkers after a long workday. And now, it seems the menu has expanded greatly! I was with family, so I ordered a "group meal". The nice thing about restaurants in the Philippines is the availability of group meals on the menu, where you order a set of items available for a cheaper price, than if you ordered these items one at a time. It came with pizza, pasta, drinks, garlic bread and chicken! And all the food tasted great! No complaints there... Filipino service is always above board. Always smiling and ever attentive to your needs. The familiar "Ma'am-Sir" greets you all the time. You can never complain about service when you are in the Philippines. The Filipinos aim to serve, and serve you well they do! Try Shakey's. It's highly recommended...

11pm the employees welcome you by telling you the meal will take over 30 minutes to be ready, it…read moreseemed like a sign as they wanted me to leave. Eat in orders you can get unlimited rice with your meal!

Ambiance - Clean, typical family style restaurant. We were a party of four and were seated almost…read moreimmediately. Food - I appreciate having choices (small, medium, large) on the serving sizes for all the dishes. We ordered the traditional pansit palabok, crispy sisig, beef watermelon sinigang, fresh lumpiang ubod and beef salpicao. The palabok and the sisig were a perfect combination. The sisig was so crispy and flavorful. The palabok tasted even better with calamansi and had the right amount of sauce. The watermelon flavor in the sinigang was recognizable but did not take away from its original flavor. We ordered the medium size but it did not seem to have enough veges or beef. The salpicao was very good, maybe a tad salty. The beef was tender. The fresh lumpiang ubod was delicious. The ubod tasted fresh. We loved every dish. Oh, we also had the buko pandan shake and ube shake. Soooo good! I know I will miss this place when we return to the U.S. Service - our water glasses were always filled. Appreciated our server's wit and humor. When we all made fun of ourselves for whipping out our senior ids at the same time when he asked for our ids, he immediately said, "student ids po." Of course, we all laughed at his quick wit. We were so hungry and excited to eat, we forgot to take pictures of the food. Bottom line, Manam is one of my favorite Filipino restaurant. The food is great and the prices are so reasonable.

After seeing my friend's wife post on Facebook photos of manam CAFE's Crispy Pancit Palabok, they…read morewere automatically added to my bucket list. Needless to say, as we were planning our November, 2024 trip to the Philippines, I made sure to add manam CAFE to our itinerary. Part of The Moment Group, a premier, fast-growing restaurant group in the Philippines known for creating popular homegrown brands like 8cuts BURGER BLENDS and ooma, manam CAFE is a casual, all-day dining version of the popular manam COMFORT FILIPINO restaurant. They are widely celebrated for serving Filipino classics in two ways: Classics (traditional recipes) and Twists (modern reinterpretations). My much-anticipated visit to manam CAFE was for lunch at the MOLITO Lifestyle Center on Sunday, November 17, 2024. We were a large party of 13 persons, so when we arrived around 11 AM, we had to wait a few minutes for a long table nearby the entrance. The dining room was quite busy with most if not all tables occupied. The venue was clean and bright with natural light shining through the windows despite the light rain that day. The vibrant setting was perfect for lunching. manam CAFE's extensive menu boasts a curated, diverse culinary offering tailored to satisfy every palate. From traditional Filipino dishes like Sinigang na Baboy sa Sampaloc (₱235, ₱430, ₱795) and Chocolate Champorado (₱185) to innovative creations like Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (₱295, ₱530, ₱925) and Ube Champorado (₱185), the dining experience is fit for curious eaters. We ordered: Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (L, ₱295) - Is it just me or is ubod (heart of palm) a new lumpia filling? I never saw this before this trip. The sweet-savoury peanut sauce was tasty, but I do prefer lumpiang sariwa (fresh) with sautéed vegetables over ubod. Crispy Pancit Palabok (L, ₱745) - One of their signature dishes, this rendition of palabok with a fun twist was what reeled me in to manam CAFE and it did not disappoint. After the wow factor from the savoury orange sauce creatively poured atop the mound of crisp noodles, the unique pancit transformed into a pleasantly chewy noodle dish with layers of textures. Crispy Pata with Garlic Chili Bits (M, ₱685) - The golden-brown crispy pork knuckles stood out as the star dish of the lunch for its burst of flavour in every bite and lasting crisp from the crunchy, spicy garlic-chili bits. Munggo & Chicharon - (M, ₱340) - This is one of my favourite stews, definitely comfort food for me. manam serves this as more of a hearty mung bean bisque, creamy like ginataan (cooked with coconut milk). While it still embodied the heartwarming flavours that I expected, I wasn't into the creaminess. Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon (L, ₱295) - Despite Kuya Peter telling us that this sinigang with watermelon "sounds weird, but it works," this adaptation of the Filipino tamarind soup was not a favourite of the family's due to the sweet flavour. I wasn't as disappointed in this dish as everyone else was, but I was the only American-born of the group. Does that make a difference? Not-so-dirty Ice Cream (₱115) - Our party ordered two; one Ube and one Macapuno or maybe it was Vanilla? Both cups of sorbetes were fully enjoyed. Turon of Mango & Kesong Puti with Ice Cream (₱175) - Banana lumpia with a modern twist, incorporating mangoes and Kesong Puti (Filipino soft, aged white cheese) and served with ice cream. Interesting, but I prefer the classic. Bibingkang Galapong with Salted Egg (₱145) - The Filipino rice cake made with fermented glutinous rice and salted egg wasn't bad, but I was looking for the banana leaf wrap. Puto Bumbong with Muscovado Butter (₱130) - This seasonal dessert, one of Mom's longtime favourites, is usually served only during Christmas, but, thanks to manam, aficionados can enjoy it here all year-long. The muscovado butter's rich, caramel-like richness is meant to elevate the purple earthy-sweet chewy rice cake, but Mom longed for the traditional version instead. Ube + Sago (₱175) - A purple glass of happiness with ube's satisfying earthy notes perfectly complemented by the chewy sago (tapioca balls). Namnam Halo-halo (₱185) - This Filipino-style shaved ice made with sweetened beans, fruits, and jellies and topped with milk, Leche Flan and Ube ice cream was vibrantly colourful and refreshing. Iced Coffee + Black Sago (₱205) - The mouthwatering shake-like coffee drink with chewy tapioca could have double served as a dessert. Guinumis (₱155) - Yum, this cooler highlighted the creaminess of the coconut milk, the silky smoothness of the pink gulaman (a gelatin made from agar or carrageenan extracted from edible seaweed), and the lovely toasted flavour of pinipig (flattened, immature grains of glutinous rice). Service was attentive and friendly. Serving local favourites alongside modern, reinvented dishes, manam CAFE caters to both traditionalists & adventurous eaters who want to try new twists on old staples.