We were looking for no-nonesense, easy-to-eat food while walking around the mall. So no rice meals…read more We found Chuck's Grub Fish and chips and decided to try them. PROS: It looks like legit fish and chips that you'd get in some pub in London. And their cone with all the trimmings inside makes it look all the more appetizing; Their fish has a light, non-greasy batter and fresh-tasting insides.; They offer rice meals too and other items in their menu like calamares and burgers. CONS: Their fish and chips offering is actually quite expensive, for some fish fillet that has unexpectedly small serving sizes and unexpectedly non-life-changing taste. I mean it was OK but what I felt after eating was that it was bitin in taste and quantity. Maybe I just had high expectations of being blown away. TL;DR: Light and well-prepared fish and chips that just fell short of our expectations.

woodys gastropubs and bistros , originally established in costa rica 2006 , expanded to usa , spain…read more, and the uk . famous for diverse and gourmet versions of your favorite foods, from southern usa bbq, to traditional english fish & chips , cuban sandwiches , tex-mex and even gourmet pizzas ,,, they have recently started a food truck operation ( p.j. woodys on wheels)( pjw food services co.) here in philippines , different from there usual brick & mortar operations this is a full kitchen manned by a top chef , available at various locations around metro manila , look for the big truck with famous union jack logo ,,,,,and don;t miss out on the excellent freshly prepared foods from around the world , priced to suit the local economy ,,and worth every bite...THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO CATER ,ON SITE, ANY PARTY OR EVENT YOU HAVE IN MIND.

One time before a concert at the Skydome (I think it was Motion City Soundtrack in 2013), my best…read moreconcert buddy/friend and I realized we needed food to fuel the jumping, screaming, and shoving for position that was about to happen. Out of the food choices nearest us, the one that seemed to be fastest was Chuck's Grub. So we hurried there, placed our orders, and sure enough, our food came pretty quick. Thank god. Though I scarfed down my fish fillet sandwich like I was in the championships of an international eating contest, I still noted that it was pretty food for a fast food joint. Not too much mayo, a decent helping of vegetables, and the bread wasn't corny. I tried my friend's cobbler and chips meal (she couldn't finish it) and it was good too. Best of all, we survived the concert without getting tired or hungry halfway through! Thank god talaga. Fried, breaded fish isn't something I really look for, but if I gotta eat it, I'd rather get it from Chuck's.

Good food for late night eating. I have only tried the beef soup, probably the best dish on the…read moremenu.

Don't be fooled by the new sign. Sora Bulalo along Dona Soledad Avenue in Bicutan, Paranaque City…read morehas been around for a long, long time. It's open 24/7 and serves not only bulalo, but also sizzling plate dishes like tuna and beef steak. You know when a business succeeds in a big way and competitors will suddenly sprout like mushrooms in the immediate vicinity? Me and my family have been living in Better Living Subdivision for about four years now, and I've seen a couple of bulalo restaurants fold after trying but failing to grab customers from Sora Bulalo. In one recent visit, there were two sets of foreigners who didn't seem to know each other dining inside Sora's. The waitress told me that a lot of foreigners were regular customers. Locals, too, naturally. Sora's stays open all night and all day because it invites a variety of clients, from guys trying to let the hot bulalo soup work its magic and remove their hangovers, to health nuts who believe that the bone marrow does wondrous things to their bodies. This is probably not true, but don't tell them that. They will insist it is. Me? I just happen to like bulalo, either for lunch or dinner. I can have it with soup or pan fried. Good thing Sora's has both versions.

First stop at food trip of our vacation. Ordered typical daily life dishes that are hard to make…read moreand find in the US. Kare-Kare and daing na bangus. Rice and lugaw. The service was quick and patient with us after a long flight. The kare -kare was excellent. Good balance of sauce, vegetables. The fish is just okay. Popular food has better quality since there's more turnover. They also have a decent selection of peanuts and small packed foods. Recommend from me.

Home-cooked meals take time and a lot of effort to prepare. For those days when you need to whip up…read morean excellent Filipino dish but just don't have the time or energy for it, there's Lola Idang's. It's hard to believe that all the home-cooked goodness they offer won't even cost you that much. My top picks from this place are: kare-kare, crispy pata and pancit malabon. Everything tastes like it was cooked with so much love and care. The only downside, food takes a while to get served whether you are dining in or taking the food to go. But really, quality food takes time so best to set your expectations. You can call ahead to order and pick up. They also deliver to nearby areas but will only take orders for delivery until 7pm and it will take more than an hour for your food to arrive so plan ahead.

I love any store or restaurant whose owner has a sense of humor, even the naughty ones…read more Itlog ni Kuya along Dona Soledad Avenue in Bicutan, Paranaque City is one such place. I ask you, how would you translate its name, Big Brother's Eggs? Anyway, as its name suggests, Itlog ni Kuya's specialty is eggs, eggs and more eggs. It has very affordable "silog" meals like the classic tapsilog for P50. That's tapa, sinangag and itlog. If you don't care for tapa, there's also hotdog, tocino, longganisa and bangus to go with the fried rice and fried egg. For those with a very tight budget, a humble repast of kalog for only P25. That's short for kape and itlog, of course. That's coffee and egg for those who don't understand Tagalog. Their meal with the most borderline obscene name is pakaplog, which stands for pan de sal, kape and itlog which goes for P35. Pakaplog translates vaguely to "May I fondle you?" and you can see why a lot of folks aren't too happy when their kids see the item on the menu. A favourite among a lot of Filipinos is red egg, or itlog na maalat, and Itlog ni Kuya has this specialty, too. They also have balut as well as penoy, so those who crave the unhatched duck eggs can have their fix anytime of day, courtesy of Kuya. Since itlog na maalat, balut and penoy all come from ducks, the place recently included its Filipino version of Peking duck, calling theirs Pekin Kinulob. I'm not sure if I want to try this out, but the various silog meals are regular treats that I can go for anytime.

I live 2 minutes away from Sieg's. Although I go here just to get one thing, I go here very often…read moreas it's my quick go-to place for a lazy dinner. They have a very extensive menu, but since I'm vegan, that isn't of any advantage to me when they only offer a few veggie dishes that are veganize-able. As mentioned, I only get one thing here, and it's worth writing about. Sieg's sizzling tofu is very tasty (it has MUSHROOMS too! Which are always a GOOD thing unless you're weird) and can serve two for about Php 180. For this dish to be vegan, you'd have to give them specific instructions, which are to remove the worcestershire sauce or oyster sauce and replace it with soy sauce, no mayo, no butter, and no chicken powder. Whew. I also find it funny how local TV is projected on a huge white projector screen in one corner of the restaurant, and being a family restaurant, I guess they're trying to recreate a typical dinner at home with TV Patrol or a teleserye on.

Seig's is Filipino comfort food at its finest. This is one of the older food joints in the Dona…read moreSoledad stretch inside Better Living Subdivision in Paranaque. While its age is evident in its interiors, you'll soon feel like you're dining in an old house with only the best in Filipino cuisine on the offer. Classics such as Kare-kare, Crispy Pata and Corned Beef Sinigang are always popular but I highly recommend their Bicol Express. While most Filipino cooks would make this edgy dish with string beans, chili and coconut milk, Seig's adds a special twist to an old favorite with the use of sigarilyas and by topping it with a hefty portion of fried liempo (very crispy, and almost with a lechon kawali quality). The dish is savory but not too spicy. This is by far the best Bicol Express I've had - my mother is from the region, so I've had plenty. They also have a sampling of other western dishes such as their chicken roll or barbecued ribs, as well as a nice selection of pasta. For those who want to go for appetizers, you have over 20 items to choose from, including the surprising Tofu Sisig. Here, they use two kinds of mushrooms, soy and chili and silky tofu cut into squares and lightly breaded. It's actually good enough to be an entrée and eaten with a bowl of rice. Whatever dish you choose, Seig's is sure to deliver high quality dishes with an unforgettable taste. If you're still not full after the large portion servings, try the Frozen Brazo, it's the perfect way to end a good meal.

Dex N Mut has found a new home, it seems. It wasn't too long ago that my family and I went to the…read moreoriginal Dex N Mut, found at the other side of Dona Soledad Extension. There, we brought along two of my brothers-in-law for some drinks and some grub. It wasn't much to look at back then. For all intents, it appeared to be a store that became a grocery that began to sell food that evolved into a drinking place that served ice cold beer and a wide variety of pulutan, all of which were damn good. After that first drinking session, we would occasionally buy their cooked food as take out. Dex N Mut became a regular part of our list of places to get food when no one felt like cooking, which was often. A couple of months ago, I noticed that our old favorite had seemingly closed shop. Impossible, I thought. Dex N Mut had too large a clientele to just disappear from the face of the earth, I didn't notice that it had transferred to a bigger place across the street. What a relief that was. These days, not too many people go to the new Dex N Mut because Dona Soledad Extension is being paved. The two way street is one way for a lengthy portion. I'm 100 percent sure that the new Dex N Mut will be back in business as soon as the roadworks are completed. I can't wait.

From the outside, Ocean Blue Tuna Grill n Restaurant doesn't look all that inviting. You can't see…read morethe inside, but you can tell that the inside is on the dark side.It appears to be more of a bar than a restaurant. Or so I thought. As the name suggests, their specialty is grilled tuna. But this isn't all that the place has to offer. It also has old Filipino favorites like bulalo, and something not usually found in your typical ihaw ihaw restaurants -- crispy kinulob itik, or deep fried native duck. This is clearly a restaurant for the more adventurous foodies out there, who also enjoy a few bottles of beer to go along with the out of the ordinary dishes. Ocean Blue has been around for a few years, suggesting that it not only has a steady clientele, but also operates in the black. My kumpare who has been there on several occasions vouches for the great food, But of course the tuna is its signature dish.