Soup isn't too big here in Manila. Perhaps its our tropical climate. You don't hear people say "I'm…read morecraving for big bowl of hot vegetable soup right now!" too often. But, I love soup! And on this particular day I saw that The Soup Kitchen had a tomato-based veggie soup (I'm vegan), but I was taken aback by the price as it's a bit too spendy--the smallest bowl for already Php 125? Well, I was starving and there wasn't much else appropriate for vegans at Cash and Carry's food kiosks, so might as well give it a shot. The soup was pretty flavorful, and I enjoyed it, though I wouldn't say it was remarkable. But I do know that if this cost me Php 60 I would be delighted. For Php 125, one would expect more, so I did. Oh well?

Every once in a while, you come across a unique little food kiosk that will just reel you in with…read moreits novelty. That's how the siomai thing got started, how takoyaki got started, and so many others. I don't know if there's a lot of this already but I thought it was pretty one of a kind when I saw this soup kiosk, aptly titled The Soup Kitchen. I've always been a soup person, especially since my mom loves to experiment and create different types of soups at home. This food kiosk indulges exactly that kind of curiosity with an attractive display of black commercial soup warmers all arranged in a neat row at the very facade of the kiosk. Just that, nothing else. There's about seven or eight different types of soup and you just pick which one you want and the attendant serves it to you. You can choose among a quarter, half, or full bowl sizes or get one of the meal-type items where the soup comes in a bread bowl and you can have a sandwich on the side. The soup menu changes everyday from their bank of over a hundred soup recipes which they make from the freshest ingredients. It's pretty pricey for a food kiosk type of thing at about Php120 and up, but it can be a decent, healthy meal, and soup is always good!

I thought it was very good though the amount of actual beef in the pho was small. Good flavor! The…read moreSummer rolls were very good too! I ate at a second store and it was just as good! I'd recommend them!

Been eating Phat Pho forever at the Serendra (and even Cebu) branch and it's brought the same…read moreconsistent, flavourful, and ultimately satisfying dishes to Rockwell. The place is a bit small, so it can be hard to get a table, but drop by anyway because y'all NEED to try that angus beef satay and com chien combo.

So happy I could find a yummy Hong Kong noodle place with an affordable price…read more Love that they offer their spicy noodles in different levels. I'm really good with spicy food but I'm even afraid to try their level4 burn but I usually try the 2nd degree burn because of the extreme spiciness :) Their best seller is the schezuan seafood flavor with egg noodles. The bowl is very sizable :) great value for money for something at p200 pesos. Paired this with kutchay dumpling and black vinegar :)

I admit, I'm a noodle nut. Even if I'm served a disgusting bowl of soggy ramen, I'd still eat…read moreit--and enjoy it immensely. My bias aside, Caution Hot serves fantastic noodles. You can expect consistently firm noodles here. While the broth isn't flavorful, there are enough toppings to keep eating interesting. A word of caution: the soup is indeed HOT. They're not kidding around. Level 2 is too spicy for most people; Level 3 was spicy enough to make me pass out.

As a commissary of sorts, this branch of the Soup Kitchen may be out of the way or nowhere near…read morewhere you'd find yourself on a regular day (unless you work in the Chino Roces area or in La Fuerza itself), but for us who call this huge industrial compound with art galleries and an ad agency inside home, this place is a lifesaver. They've got tomato soup and clam chowder, but where The Soup Kitchen really shines is its chili. Get a half order for P120, or a full order for P150. Actually, get a half order; they use the same container as the full one and fill it up ¾ of the way. This place is perfect for when you're hungry but don't wanna step out of the compound. Actually, when you're walking in and they happen to be cooking, you're gonna end up hungry no matter how hard you fight it.

Nothing hits the spot quite like a steaming bowl of Chilli, even on a particularly hot day. Team…read morethat up with yummy brown bread slathered with butter and you're good to go for the rest of the day. Fortunately, while I work at the outskirts of the cbd, there is a branch of The Soup Kitchen that's just a few minutes away from us. The Soup Kitchen inside the La Fuerza compound is small-ish and look more like a commissary than their mall-based ones, but it has everything you look for when you're craving. A full bowl costs P150 -- about the same as a half bowl plus the bread and butter. They charge an extra 5 bucks for extra butter, but I've been in there so many times they've given me a few freebies a couple of times. Yes, they know i love my butter. :p Anyway, the soup is consistently out-of-this-world good, so yes I make the short trek to La Fuerza whenever I want. Wondering why I'm not giving this branch 5 stars after all that raving? They run out so fast! And when they do, that's it na for the day, you'll have to choose from the rest of their soup offerings. But don't fret -- their other concoctions are good, too. I'm just a hard core chilli fan.

i normal order from missouri branch & salads are ok.. i.m a senior & not tech savy.. i saw on your…read morewall a Q R code of SEOUL FUL meals for 3 day & 5 day plan.. i scanned the QR & initially was going over the menu.. i accidentally pressed X & the page disappeared.. i was trying to scan again the QR & it's not working till now.. here is the problem.. i asked for assistance i think the store's supervisor who is taking her break with 3 another staff.. she just said to try it again.. i did & its still not working.. again she said to try again & did not show interest in giving assistance.. maybe i was interupting her break.. in other words, i dont think she deserves to be the supervisor.. it's Mar 10 tues 350pm.. i didnt bother to get her name but just figure out who is on the diuty at that day & time.. place deserves a POOR rating for service.. or am i expecting too much as she did not want to get out of her comfort zone..

When in the Philippines, despite of all the great food, I end up craving for salad…read more So this is my second time in Salad Stop, first in Glorietta and now this one in Greenhills. I love the selections, so I always opt out for making my own salad. It is pretty pricey for a local, but since I am from the US the price is ok for me.

The beef soup base is consistent with my previous visit at their greenbelt branch. New stores of…read morePho Hoa and My Thai Kitchen have merged into one for practical reasons I presume. So beyond the brand's move to consolidate and save rent is the same old average to above average Vietnamese coking with their Phos still showing some hope, as my bowl was quiet enjoyable. I had the classic beef noodle soup (315 PHP) a large bowl (20 peso premium than the small bowl) filled with noodles, thinly sliced beef, and greens. The beef stock is modest with a grain and for the most part satisfying.

Can you imagine a convenience store like MiniStop or 7-Eleven with a clean interior design where…read moreyou find only fresh healthy food? This place exists and it's located right in the busy Valero Street. It's a great option for those who work around in the Central Business District (CBD). I highly recommend it if you intend to have a quick meal, but don't even want to consider Burger King or any other fast food. Yup, Sprout is fast food too. But healthy fast food! They offer lots of to-go meals, like salads and wraps. I like the miso salmon wrap and the kale and roasted vegetables sandwiches. Regarding the salads, my fave is the greek one. I saw they also have the "soup of the day", but I didn't try it yet. TIP: You MUST TRY one of their popsicles! I loved the fact that the brand is called "picolé", which is the same word in Portuguese to call a popsicle! :) That was funny! Ok, take the Macapuno Picolé if you want to try local flavors. It's certainly my favourite. If you want a classic, then choose the Belgian Chocolate or Strawberry.

When this place opened right in the middle of Salcedo Village, I think I was one of the most…read moreecstatic people in the neighborhood. I'm a bit of a health nut and have always craved for a place that made my lifestyle easier to follow. Packed salds, a selection of cold-pressed juices, an array of healthy to-go meals and amply-stocked Kale chips (my obsession) make this place an instant favorite for me. And yes, while I enjoy preparing and experimenting and diligently concocting "healthy" munchies like the ones available in this store, I am just human. A very lazy human being at that. One who'd sometimes rather walk (and get soooome exercise) than chop, peel and boil. And thank God, Sprout gets this truth. Just a downside: a tad too pricey for the serving sizes. Kind of annoying but isn't really that surprising. Good stuff can't come at junk prices. Definitely hope this place sprouts up all over the city SOON. My kind of Ministop!

Ambiance - Japanese hot pot style restaurant. Clean and well lit…read more Service - very good. Friendly. Food - We had the angus beef set for two, karaage, shrimp tempura and corn. The set included a bowl of rice for each person, a tray of veges consisting of Napa cabbage, enoki mushrooms, bokchoy, squash, corn and carrots. There are several choices of broth. We selected the spicy miso and seaweed broth. We were also served a tray of thinly sliced beef, a soy sauce based dip with which to dip the beef and a peanut based dip. I had a cold and this food was so comforting and soothing. The miso broth was spicy and flavorful. The shrimp tempura was so tender and crispy at the same time. The chicken karaage was also crispy and yummy. Will definitely be back.

Poorly explained for a first visit and service was not great. Very noisy and lots of flies. It was…read morenot for me, but you may enjoy it

Sometimes, it's good for a food place to know what they do well and just concentrate on that…read moreinstead of constantly adding new items. Elsie's, found on the ground floor of Market! Market! (near the Merrell store), is one such place. They only serve dinuguan, arrozcaldo, pancit molo, and ginataan (all under P70), and bread. That's it! Still, I find myself coming back for more, even when "more" is something I've had before. Their soup and stew-based dishes are always waiting to warm you up. It's like coming home and thinking "Oh I know I'll have mom getting some (insert favorite dish by mom here) ready for me." You know what to expect, and that's all you want.

My first time in a supermarket here in Philippines. Amazingly like being home in NJ. So many…read morethings I want to take back with me!!

Puzzling at times, hilarious at others, but generally easy-to-use in terms of finding what you…read morewant, as well as some things you didn't know you wanted. Like duck eggs and/or quail eggs for your breakfast...... They have a fair amount of imported foods here, if you are looking for something familiar, but the prices for the imported foodstuffs are very high and tough to justify from a cost / value perspective. Every single employee here, and there is blanket coverage in every section of the store, is unfailingly polite and incredibly helpful. Check-out is maddeningly slow at times....