When people speak of Bon Chon, the first thing that enter their heads is Bonchon style fried…read morechicken. I don't know about them, but what enters my head is their Fish & Chips! The thought of their Fish & Chips makes my mouth water! It really is such a delicious meal for a pretty small amount. Their fish is tasty, crispy and best of all, spicy! Don't get me wrong, their fried chicken is also pretty amazing. Their famous fried chicken comes in different kinds of dressings (Soy Garlic, Spicy, Honey Citrus, or Crunchy Garlic), all which taste great. Sometimes, their serving of two pieces of fried chicken just isn't enough because of how delicious they are. I've recently been trying to order the other dishes of Bon Chon. My new favorites are their their Chapchae, Fish Tacos (Really good! I can eat four of these in one sitting), Chicken Sandwich, Bulgogi Noodle Soup, and their sweet potato fries. :)

Again, we got sucked into another fast food place near our condo. The fast food culture in PI is so…read morestrong and it's crazy to see the lines at some places! We ordered a 2 piece combo and my husband ordered a six piece (thinking it would be the size of the Bonchon in the US. He was WRONG. Haha! So the size of my meal was great - 2 full size pieces of chicken with rice. His was 6 full size pieces of chicken and chicken breast served in a metal basket. The server looked at him funny as he set the order in front of us. Needless to say, my husband had a duh moment and he realized he probably should've asked. He managed to eat maybe 2 pieces when I had to tell him to stop forcing it. Overall, the chicken was pretty tasty! It has just enough crunch/crisp with each bite and the seasoning was pretty evenly distributed through the pieces I ate. Generally I am disappointed by some US Bonchon places bc the seasoning can be sparse on some of the wings but not here! If you need a quick bite, check them out but if you're unsure of the sizes, please do ask around before you spend the money on it .

So disappointing in so many ways. I ate at a different BonChon Chicken in the Philippines near the…read moreMall of Asia 5 years ago. The chicken was fried twice & was nothing short of remarkable. Served super hot and super crispy with a hint of spiciness. I literally drooled over that chicken. So when we came back to Chicago I checked to see if they had one here (2013). At the time they didn't have one in Chicago. They have since opened a couple of locations that I know of. One in Chinatown and one up on Milwaukee Avenue just south of Lake Street. Fast forward to 2018 when we were in the Philippines, this time I found a BonChon Chicken in Quezon City. I had to try their chicken. I was so disappointed with the finished product. It was very greasy and lacked the crispiness & the flavor of the Bonchon from my first experience. Truly a bummer.

This chicken is the best chicken than you think. Try now @ katipunan branch. Amazing.read more

Nostalgic Mongolian Bowls & More…read more A Katipunan classic, Sweet Inspirations is best known for its Mongolian rice bowls, where you can load up on meats, veggies, and sauces. At ₱599 for unlimited bowls, it's a great deal--pile it high and fill up to your heart's content! Beyond Mongolian, the menu has Filipino and Western comfort food, including Pork Spareribs, Grilled Boneless Chicken, and Lengua with Mushrooms. Portions are average and best for solo diners rather than sharing. Their bakery selection includes classics like Ensaymada (₱50), Spanish Bread (₱30), and Cinnamon Rolls, along with cakes such as Chocolate Decadence, Sans Rival, and Tiramisu. While the variety is nice, the cakes tend to be on the dry side. The ambience is simple, but it's a spot packed with nostalgia, especially for former Ateneans. If you're craving a customizable, hearty Mongolian bowl, this is the place to go! Verdict: Unlimited Mongolian bowls are a steal! Cakes are dry, not the best for dessert lovers Other dishes are decent, but portions are just okay Would I come back? Yes--for the Mongolian!

The cheapest buffet I've ever had at only (240 PHP or 5 USD) and it comes with unlimited coffee…read more Selection is basic, they have; scrambled egg, mixed chopped buttered veggies, crispy tawilis (salty), embutido, beef tapa, plain and garlic rice, arroz caldo, champorado, and some desserts. Their food can't be faulted at their price point and their pros out weigh the cons, but to dine here is for convenience and not as a dining destination. Look at this way, if you just want egg and rice, this is the best deal anywhere, because it's unlimited and ready for the picking. AMBIANCE Marble floor and walls designed to a homey feel, in fact it looks like a house from the outside. Interestingly enough they haven't increased their price since they opened in 1990.

My friend wanted to treat everyone to a birthday dinner, and most of us had never tried Ba Noi's,…read moreso we went. This branch is a lot smaller and more cramped than the one in UP Town Center (which I had gone to with my boyfriend and his family months later). They don't have a dining area for smokers, and getting in and out of your seat can be challenging because of the limited space. I tried their rice noodles though I wasn't really a fan; unfortunately they failed to convert me. However, everything else we ate was REALLY DELICIOUS. The catfish in their catfish salad is fried to a crunch; the Suon Nong Xa (fried pork riblets) lean on the salty side but are therefore a special treat to salt lovers; the Ga Nuong was standard, delicious grilled chicken--nothing special but nonetheless yummy; and the star of the show was the Bo Luc Lac, which is simply some VERY well-seasoned beef cubes. The servers here aren't particularly cheerful or nice, but they do their jobs well enough, so there's nothing to complain about. In conclusion, the place is often packed for a reason--good Vietnamese food--but I wouldn't bring kids there. They would cause a riot in the tiny space, and nothing in the menu is really kid-friendly.

While I was in Estancia Mall, I wanted to try a restaurant that I haven't tried before. Ba Noi's…read morelooked quite cozy and the lights were bright enough for me to work in my laptop. I had Bun Ga Noung Xa, and Beef Noodle Soup - one with dry noodles, the other one was noodles with soup. Bun Ga Noung Xa was great! I loved how flavorful and tender the chicken was. The dish came with lots of herbs, and peanut sauce. As for the beef noodle soup, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the soup was amazing! The herbs and spices really stepped up the game. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the dishes!

This place reminds me of a yakitori place we frequented in Vancouver, B.C. and I'm glad I stumbled…read moreupon this place for a quick lunch. Tori Ichi is located at the new expansion wing of Festival Mall Alabang and the restaurant has two doors -- one fronting the Water Garden area and the other by the air conditioned mall area across J.Co. They specialize in yakitoris and advertise that they use white charcoal from Japan to impart that authentic flavor. They have different sets and donburis available but I opted to order the following: miso soup, tamago gohan (soft egg on rice), Hasami (chicken and scallion), steak yakitori and butabara (pork belly) and iced tea (sweetened earl grey tea with a slice of lemon). They provide you with a warm towel before starting and a portion of anchovies as their complimentary appetizer. Enjoyed my meal, the tamago gohan was yummy -- it usually comes with tempura bits but I had that removed. My yakitoris were flavorful and cooked just right -- both the pork and chicken had tare sauce on it while the steak yakitori was seasoned with salt and lots of pepper. Service was prompt and friendly. It was easy to call their attention and they'd go to your table right away. Also, I like that you don't smell like barbecue or smoke when you finish eating here. Pricing was ok, I paid under Php 500 for my meal. Glad that Tori Ichi is on my radar now and I have a top of mind yakitori place in the Alabang area.

Exploring lunch in the new wing of Festival mall, just near the entrance. Clean and inviting…read moreambience, simple decor and layout. Service is prompt and courteous with a smile. Food selection is enough for a filling lunch with set meals that are reasonable in serving and price. Food is good, though first time I had yakisoba without vegetables, it looked like it's jajangmyeon, but good noodle, firm to the crunch, a little sticky though. Yakitori's good, a little smaller in serving but taste's and grilling's just right. Will come back to try more.

For a start, we werent welcomed and wasnt told if we have to wait to be seated or if we just have…read moreto pick our own table. 2nd no one ever camed to us to give menu and no body asked for our orders until after i asked one of the waiters after 20mins(we were still waiting for 3more person so we werent in a rush but hey really no one assisted us like we dont exist) 3rd It is inasal so i expect it to be a little smoky so i let it be. 4th the restroom!! smh for a big place theres only one room for women and one for men, and only one washing area outside. 5th it was raining and one part of the ceiling was actually dripping on me and on our table!! i should have said something but i let it go instead. 6th we did saw a mice running inside while were eating! Overall the food though was satisfying,good flavors and has a variety of selection. Me and my family enjoyed it and even had take out foods.

Quality of food keeps its patrons on coming back to dine. There is a selection of fiesta set menu…read morefor big groups. Crispy Pata and Bulalo Steak are the ultimate guilty pleasures. Pinoy dessert selection is good too. It is open until late night for a few bottle of drinks. There is enough parking at the frontage

Less than a Php100 ramen? Within the busy streets of Malate, you will find this gem. They have Shio…read more(Php50), Shoyu (Php50), Miso (Php80) and TanTanMen (Php80). To manage your expectations, do not expect high quality ramen. It's a carinderia style eatery and not the cleanest place to be. But, you'll see lots of foreigners and locals eating here! They also have another name for this place: Vest Ramen! Why? Because they are not only the "Best," they are the "Vest"! (LOL!) The broth is pretty good and the meat is tender. For the noodles, you can ask that they undercook the noodles. You can also add and egg! I recommend that you ask for a raw egg. Then,just drop it into the hot noodle soup! Have your ramen with a cold beer, perfection! The pork slice are tasty and tender but is also very tiny. So, add more for an additional Php20. Again, the place is not for neat freaks, you have to be a "cowboy" to eat here. One good point, they are open 24/7! A good, cheap place for your noodle cravings!

Cheap ramen. CHEAP RAMEN. After years of getting conditioned to believe that you need to pay…read moreP350++++ for good ramen, it's nice to find places like Erra's that serve knockout ramen for LESS THAN P100. I mean, are you kidding me?!? CHEAP RAMEN. Actually, Erra's is a skanky street bar that looks more like a vulcanizing shop than anything else. And the ramen actually comes from a stall just outside Erra's called (I shit you not) "The Vest Ramen in Town". I don't know about it being "The Vest" (Sorry, couldn't resist), but it is very, VERY good. And if you don't believe me, drop by to see the horde of foreigners hanging out there every day. Malate shop owners should seriously get a clue from this. CHEAP RAMEN.

Came here to eat while visiting the venice mall. Its right on the outskirts of the mall not…read moreaccessible from the inside. Theres plenty of seating inside and tv screens showing the games. Their known for their lechon but unfortunately i didnt have any. Rather we tried their sinigang, bangoose, fried calamari and their eggrolls with a side of white rice. Food was ok. Calamari was crispy, the eggroll with the sauce was flavorful. The fish had no mest to it, but what i had of it tasted pretty good. The soup was warm and hit the spot. The reason for a lost of a star was because they got out soup order wrong. Therr was no protein in it. And when we asked for the meat in it, they actually made an entire new order that we didnt need cuz we already had the soup. Thankfully they didnt charge us for the second soup. Service was slightly slow in that they kept foegetting our requests, and we had to ask several times for the same thing. The food was good though but i am excited to try other food spots there as well

The food was good! I enjoyed the adobong pusit, my parents enjoyed their lechon and bulalo soup…read more The staff needed to be more attentive - we initially ordered 1 unli rice and we were given plain rice. Turned out the servings were big so we just got that plain rice and cancelled their unli rice. They also didnt have regular coke.