Exquisite; elegant; electric…read more Such is Foo'd by David Oldani and if anyone tells you otherwise call me and I'll fight them IRL. The wagyu cheek and salmon especially had me blasting off to infinity and beyond and I could feel the galactic energy of the moon's irresistible pull when I ate here during the new Lunar year. Portions are cute and healthy: just what I'm looking for these days as I try so hard to shed a few kilograms from my jiggly & puffy frame.

My husband and I came here for lunch and it was probably one of the best food we had in the…read morePhilippines. The place was pretty empty so we didn't have a problem walking in without a reservation. You can only order through set courses (3, 4 or 5 courses) and not a la carte. The menu also changes. I ordered the 3-course set and enjoyed everything. The portion might be small but it was filling and satisfying.

Hotel buffets are cutthroat competition. You're charging guests for thousands of Pesos, so…read morenaturally they'll be looking to make the most out of their money. Just giving them sashimi doesn't cut it anymore. It's something they can have at Yakimix or Sambokojin for half the price. You have to add something a bit more so that diners can rationalize for themselves that they got what they paid for. In Bellevue's Café d' Asie in Alabang, they serve what you'd normally see in hotel buffets - sashimi, rib-eye steak, and fresh shrimps. What I like that I don't see in other places though, is the Mongolian barbecue station. It's really not much, but I like it, especially since you can have as many shrimps as you can as opposed to going to a dedicated Mongolian buffet which doesn't even have shrimp. This, coupled with the fact that the staff of Bellevue are among the best, is enough to make someone like me from the other side of the Metro be willing to make the long trek there because I know I'm getting my money's worth.

Finally, the day has come for me to feast again at Bellevue Manila's Café d' Asie.My special moment…read morehere was spent with my colleagues as we celebrated our first team building. We went to Bellevue after work at around seven in the morning, most of the tables were still empty and the waiters were very accommodating in leading us to the large round table that we have previously reserved. The ambience was high -class and elegant, and the almost 50 foot chandelier hanging above gave a wonderful site and superior feel to the area. I usually go to Café d'Asie at dinner with my family, but today I experienced dining at breakfast time. When I'm in a buffet setting, I usually target the Japanese section and go for the sashimis, but sadly, (maybe because they were still serving breakfast), my usual favorite dishes like roast beefs, lechon, steaks, cakes and desserts were still not available. Nevertheless, I've discovered some great tasting breakfast dishes such as their Swiss Muesli; after thorough observation I noticed that it was a combination of oats, nuts, apples, yogurt, milk, raisins, walnuts, almonds, milk and honey- and wow, it's a perfect ten for all the oatmeals that I've eaten my life. They have breads and pastries, several imported cheeses, meats, hams, bacon, muffins, croisaants, imported yogurt,, spreads, ommeletes, danggits, crispy squids, Korean and Mongolian sections, a lot of fresh and vegetables. Previously, dining at Cafe d' Asie does not include drinks, but now I had a choice between mango juice, orange juice , iced tea or coffee. The hotel manager was kind enough to give us a huge corporate discount and gave the buffet rates at a very affordable price. Truly a bang for the buck.

FOOD 3.5 EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA (285+ PHP) a vegetarian…read morefriendly dish that's light and healthy. Its tomato sauce was strong yet refined. The eggplant is sliced into 1/8 inch thick chips and layered in between the pasta that form a tower. It may look minuscule, but it was tasty enough to satisfy my hunger. SERVICE 4.5 The lovely waitress kept me updated on the the waiting time of my pasta and even asked after my first few bites if the dish was up to my standards. Ala carte here isn't a second class citizen to the buffet they offer. AMBIANCE 4.5 What can I say other than it's in a 5 star hotel. It's not exactly super luxurious, but certainly enjoyable thanks to their 50 mbps internet.

If you have already read my other reviews, you would already know that I'm a woman with a crazy big…read moreappetite. Breakfast is the one thing that I look forward to whenever we check in on any hotel. To date, the best breakfast buffet that I have eaten in is at the Cafe Eight! I'm glad that we have been given the best place where we can conveniently have breakfast with our toddler and have our bulky stroller by our side without making it hard for others to pass by. The waiters were already on their toes as there were a lot of us who planned to have an early breakfast. Our coffee was served promptly as we were busy hoisting our son's booster seat on the dining chair. As my husband and I took turns in getting food for ourselves and for our little one, we cannot keep smiling as we hop from one buffet table to the next seeing our favorites and discovering new dishes. The omelette station was a hit and plenty of people were lining up for it but the staff assigned to that station were able to manage us well. I like it that the waiters were prompt to refill the empty trays with warm food that we didn't have to wait for our plates to be filled. Also, they were prompt to clear our table of empty plates just so we could conveniently place our newly filled ones. Oh how I'd love to have another breakfast buffet at Cafe Eight soon!

Great place for breakfast or anytime of the day. Everything is very organic, basically farm to…read morefork. It's a very stylish & cozy spot with a classy yet laid-back ambience. It's good for brunch, lunch, coffee, or just a casual dinner. It's very clean and has a relaxed vibe. Love the decor. Feels like nature. Love the tree right in the middle by the door but it's not real. Great place to dine with family, friends or solo. Stopped in early and it wasn't busy at all. Only one other table. Staff were friendly. The restaurant emphasizes organic ingredients, healthy & comfort food. I ordered the Garden Omelette with roasted potatoes. The garden omelette included eggs, cherry tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms, kale, spinach, fresh parsley, sauteed garlic and onions. Everything was so fresh and it was definitely quality. Loved their house made ketchup. It was so good. I also tried the halo halo and it was so good. Really good size too.

First of all, I love the fact they they accept dogs inside their restaurant! What a relief! it's…read moreso nice to see more restaurants being open to this idea! The food was okay, we had truffle fries, pork chop and this pasta which is cream based and we had a salad and calamari for appetizer then we had a carrot cake for dessert! Overall it was okay and the service was slow but I would give them 4 starts bec of their dog policy! Every restaurant should adapt this as long as the dog is in diapers and well behaved.

Coming from NY/NJ area in the US, we visited family back home and I have Rustic Mornings restaurant…read moreon top of my to go to list. I just really had to taste the food and see what the hype is all about. As we enter the place, we saw an awe-inspiring ambience. A beautiful marriage of mostly antique designs and the luxuries of intimate setting. Sitting in any table will give you that casual vibe with a rustic sense of feel and comfort. We had a warm welcoming followed by excellent service. I'd say they put a lot of attention to details and flavor to please you and your cravings.. Dining at this unique restaurant, I was given a test of my appetite's limits. It's because every platter of food is sooo good, I'm almost not willing to leave anything on the table as the meal winds down. The menu offers a wide variety of mouth watering starters. We tried the spinach artichoke dip. The flatbread is exceptional when dunked into that oh-so-lusciously creamy sauce filled with spinach and artichoke that my tongue couldn't resist. We were then served with fish and garlic rice inside the wrapper that's deep fried until its magnificently crunchy which the Filipino menu calls "Tinapa Burrito" and its definitely a favorite! We also had the Filipino Breakfast Platter for main course which consisted of tocino, eggs, garlic rice, tapa and that palatable dilis. The breakfast platter was exquisite. Then we had the Kofta Balls. These savory and beautiful mediterranean meat balls with a very well seasoned curry sauce was a hearty flavorful meal. It's a must try! The Spanish Callos, was very tender and deliciously well prepped meal which really thrilled us. I would say all the food were fresh and had the warmth of legit home-made food. They definitely took great care in selecting the best quality ingredients. Then comes the sweets... we had the Crispy Waffle Churros and Brownie Waffle A' la mode. A flavor-bomb by itself you dont need to add any other sauce. Both are crunchy on the outside yet very nice, soft, and delicious on the inside. And so is the French Toast tower. Just ahhhh-mazingly good food! The pancake is insanely fluffy and moist. It was cooked to perfection. This restaurant is exceptional. There's something for everyone. We had very pleasant dining experience with food of the most mouth watering delectable flavors. I highly recommend going to Rustic Mornings. Its definitely worth a travel from the east coast and I really would love go back to Philippines for this.

Deeeeelicious!!!! One of the best breakfast I have ever had. We started off with the spinach…read moreartichoke dip and ciabatta bread, omg, that was the bomb!!! Oozing with flavor! Must try item , they have a bottle of the dip for P200. Their waffles and churros combo is divine and so is their french toast. We also had the boneless bangus breakfast and the tocino breakfast which I also highly recommend. From breakfast to brunch to the now added dinner menu due to high demand, I suggest you call in advance for reservations as place was already packed by the time we got there at 8am. Plenty of free parking at the back. The ambience, the food, the artistic designs makes Rustic Morning a MUST TRY on your list! 2 thumbs up, way up, 5 stars! 1 Michelin star

Since I moved to Manila I had troubles finding good international food restaurants. Some are too…read moreupscale and serve this kind of dishes that are so small that you feel ripped off. Others are managed too poorly, so their ambience and food is really disappointing. I'm so happy that I found this cool spot at Shangri-La Mall! The place is new and have a menu mostly inspired in Spanish food. Every dish is well portioned, satisfying and delicious. Their concept is bringing food in hot skillets, so you know that your food is really fresh and made at the moment you order it. I come here usually with co-workers as their lunch menu has a very convenient price! They always have been very flexible to accommodate to vegans and gluten-free guys from our party, something that is not so usual in Philippines. They have a nice selection of beers and wines, and a growing number of cocktails. Their outdoor seating is very nice and looks at the green promenade of the entrance of the mall. As this is a new place, they are changing the menu with the dishes that have the best reception, so don't forget giving them your feedback so they don't remove your favorite!

We ate during happy hour @20% discount for 4 persons. The price was reasonable given the quality of…read morefood served...we came in around 4:45 pm and left 6:00 pm (happy hour is from 2pm to 6pm). Food was so good! Don't take my word for it, give it a try!

I was recommended to try this place from my family when visiting Manila. It's their fave and it's…read morenot my fave! Tapas in PI is legit. The fois gras is so tasty I ordered seconds. It's not a huge place so it has that local neighborhood vibe. Definitely coming back next time I visit.

Paella was worth the long wait...very good, plenty of ingredients. The bolognese was also…read moreokay....pollo frito was not good, it actually had very little actual chicken meat. Leg/thigh fried, came with gravy, I ate skin and gravy...the little chicken meat there was had black things attached to it, kind of disgusting. Pollo al Asillo (chicken spicy garlic sauce) was tasteless, not good. Linguini al pesto had a lot of a tomato sauce on top, took away from the pesto flavor...bottom line , come for the paella...that's it!!! Very good service.

Who does not like Spanish tapas? It is one of my favorite foods and when in Manila, Philippines, I…read morewas luckily invited for a dinner party at Alba Restaurante in Makati. On entering the restaurant, one cannot but notice the well-appointed red tablecloth tables with cloth napkins. The dishes at our disposal were many. They were Gambas (shrimp) in garlic and oil, potato croquettes, Spanish sausage, baked oysters, mushrooms, crostini with dip, chicken, spinach pizza and of course, seafood paella. To add to the cozy ambiance of this restaurant were three singers with Spanish guitars, serenading the audience in the restaurant. Our group got several renditions of Spanish ballads including, "Guantanamera". We sang along for this one. All the dishes were prepared well and highlighted their own distinct taste and flavors. My favorites were the croquettes, the baked oysters and the seafood paella. The croquettes were crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. The oysters though small, came 12 to a plate and were moist and well charred to bring out the baked parmesan fragrance. The seafood paella was the crown jewel of the evening. It contained several seafood varieties and was made fresh. It came out slightly charred at the bottom, as does any good paella. When scraped, mixed with the other contents, and eaten, one is rewarded with several bursts of aroma and taste. Table service was excellent. Muchas Gracias, Senores y Senoras.