It was already 10PM when we went here and the servers were still lively and accommodating. They…read morereally add to brightening up the place. Since I visited on a weekday night and it was already late, I had to take home my food. Despite it, the servings I got were still huge. The meal I got was a best value for money. Yes, it's pricier than fast food, but really that loads of cheese and big sandwich is truly worth my money. I ordered Drippin' Roast beef cheese since it was their best seller. Although it's far from the Philadelphia's cheese steak or White House's sandwich in Georgia, I really appreciate the sandwich. The beef was sweet and flavorful which was compatible with the cheese. They added mushrooms which made it tastier. You must try this with their seasoned fries which comes with two dips (WOW!) and their house blended iced tea. I SUPER LOVE their seasoned fries with dips. I'll definitely come back for more. We'll also blog about this soon, because it's really reasonable.

Looking for a new sandwich place? Well, I finally got to try Mr. Graham's Sandwiches! It's located…read morenear the F7 building and right beside Mrs. Graham's Macaron Cafe. I intially came here for two things: a) the Cebuano and b) the Apple Pie Soda! So, I was able to try the big 3: The Cebuano, Four Cheese, Bacon Please., and Sloppy G. Let's start with the Four Cheese, Bacon Please! It's a Frico Grilled Cheese Sandwich filled with mozzarella, cream cheese and cheddar. Also, there is a thick layer of beer-onion-bacon jam (so good!). It comes with tomato soup and a big serving of chips (potato, camote + taro chips) plus their aioli sauce. Addictive! The Sloppy G is their version of the sloppy joe. Th filling is ground beef, minced mushrooms and cheddar cheese smothered in creamy, thick gravy. It comes with the chips and coleslaw (Ask for the spicy coleslaw!). Now, it's time for Mr. Graham's Cebuano! It is his take on the classic Pan Cubano. His version has lechon drizzled with it's own drippings, ham, cheddar cheese, pickled green and yellow mangoes, with some crispy lechon skin. I recommend that you ask them to have it pressed. Super DELICIOUS! Oh, yes, it also comes with the chips! Finally, we have to talk about Mr. Graham's Apple Pie Soda (only Php90). ERMAHGERD!!! This is a definite MUST. TRY. OR DIE! It tastes as good as it sounds: Apple Pie! LEGIT! I cannot tell you how good this is. You just have to get your butt over to Mr. Graham's Sandwich Shop. Like, right now. If not, I'll drink all the soda available that day!

Sandwiches are not really taken seriously in the Philippines. Aside from ubiquitous choices like…read moreburgers and hotdogs (which aren't really sandwiches, but I digress), in general sandwiches are relegated to mere convenience food, usually composed of white bread or pandesal filled with deli meat and mayonnaise. Freedom from white bread and mayonnaise blandness and the constraints of white plastic wrappers and tunafish used to be the sole refuge of coffee shops and a few erstwhile sandwich chains. However, even here, monotony sets in, as despite increases in quality, the fillings are old familiars--grilled cheese, BLT, grilled chicken. Little thought, it seems, has been given to creating new flavors. Mr. Graham's Sandwich Shop takes a step towards that direction. I prefer businesses that do a few things really well, so Mr. Graham's is right in my wheelhouse. Mr. Graham's only offers 6 sandwiches, a few sides, most of the usual sodas, a lot of craft beer, and one really awesome drink. All of the sandwiches are twists on familiar flavors. The flagship, the Cebuano, is a version of a classic pressed Cuban sandwich that replaces the traditional grilled pork with Cebu Lechon. The 4 Cheese, Bacon Please, adds caramelized onion and bacon to a grilled cheese sandwich. The Submariner is a sub filled with a fried fish fillet. The sloppy G replaces tomato sauce with gravy in a sloppy joe, and the Club adds guacamole and honey bread to the regular club. The new sandwich,as yet unnamed and not yet on the menu, is made with a salmon fillet, dill sauce, cream cheese, and alfalfa. This all being said, the best fillings would not make a good sandwich without being surrounded by good bread. Mr. Graham's delivers, placing most of their sandwiches on a crusty ciabatta bread, which is thankfully not cloyingly sweet as most FIlipino bread is. Some sweetness is conceded though on the part of the Club Sandwich's loaf bread. I'm not a fan of that, but I can see how people might like it. The sheer size of the sandwich makes it worth it. I'd place the Cebuano on top of the pile, as the saltiness and savoriness of the Cebu Lechon goes well with melted cheese and a garlic dressing. The sandwich is also pressed, adding a wonderful crunch. I'd prefer the dressing to be less sweet, but overall the Cebuano is just right. A close second for me is the 4 Cheese, Bacon Please. I love caramelized onions, melted cheese, and bacon, so it's a no brainer for me to like it. Dip it in the tomato soup for the perfect snack for a rainy day. I'm a big fan of the new salmon sandwich as well. The fish is still firm but juicy, and the dill sauce enhances its meatiness and creaminess. Alfalfa sprouts give a needed freshness. A visit to Mr. Graham's is not complete without a bottle of APPLE PIE SODA. While it sounds like an exaggeration, it really does taste like apple pie in carbonated form. The apple and cinnamon shine through, but those are within the realms of most imaginations. What makes it special is the distinct buttery taste of pie crust. I don't know how Mr. Graham does it (I asked), but that flavor sets the Apple Pie Soda apart. If liquid dessert isn't your thing, Mr. Graham's also has a broad selection of craft beers to choose from. On the way home, be sure to pick up some Garapal hot sauce as well--chilihead approved. All in all, Mr. Graham's only needs to offer 6 sandwiches, some craft beers, and apple pie soda. The execution of each of these offerings is top notch, which is appropriate for a top-notch sandwich shop. Make sure to pay Mr. Graham a visit the next time you need a sandwich fix.

I had my mind set on having Joe's Cheesesteak for dinner. It was meant to be!!! We made it in time…read morefor their last 2 pieces. The menu is simple and straight forward - a whole cheesesteak or a half one. You have an option of adding jalapeños too. Since there were 3 of us, we ordered 1 whole and 1 half since we didn't know how big it was. Upon trying it... we just had to get the last half we left behind. The cheesesteak was AWESOME! It's by far the best one I've had in the country. The bread is light, fluffy, but also chewy. It has a nice crisp from being toasted but stays soft on the inside. I just had to tell them that the bread was really good. It's not very common to have yummy bread in a sandwich. The cheese was really rich too but not overpowering since it still allows you to taste the meat and the bread. The sandwich isn't over stuffed with meat but it has the right amount to be able to have a generous portion with every bite. As I was eating my cheesesteak, I started thinking of when I would next visit. It was that good. It was reasonably priced too! A whole Cheesesteak is only Php180. I specifically enjoyed it because it really highlighted the importants parts - bread, cheese sauce, and steak. A lot of other cheesesteaks around like to put onions and bellpeppers which I don't really appreciate. The place is small but has a few seats and a bar for you to be able to dine in. I got to meet the owners. They're very nice and accommodating. They're the same owners to as the famous Cheesesteak restaurant in Makati which was around in the 1980s until the late 1990s. So glad they decided to open again and share this awesomeness with millennials (and everyone else)!

The facade of D' Toasteria Cafe will fool you! It looks like a Chinese restaurant cause of the…read morelanterns outside. A group arrived after us... they looked at the menu and said "ah! Hindi pala kayo Chinese restaurant!" Hahahaha! Anyway, D' Toasteria... is a GRILLED CHEESE cafe! You read that right! They have a loooot of different kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches! We got their Mexicana Chicken and the Double Cheese Tuna Melt. Both were good but I like the Mexicana Chicken a little more. The Double Cheese Tuna was filled with cheese and tuna. In terms of experience though... it was normal. Something I can easily make at home. The Mexicana Chicken was good too and I enjoyed it more as it was something I would surely to go back for. The jalapeños gave it a good kick too. I actually think more jalapeños and a stronger tasting cheese would have made this sandwich even better. I love the concept of soooo many different kinds of grilled cheese sandwiches. Hopefully they explore using different kinds of cheese... and stronger cheeses too. The place itself okay. Service was good.

People find it weird when I can have a full meal for dinner with just a sandwich. But then again I…read morethink the same of spaghetti or pansit when it's served for merienda, so maybe it's just the way I think about food in general? Regardless, Quiznos is definitely a meal, and a delicious one at that. Their offerings are a little rigid compared to their competitors (okay, Subway), since you don't get to see a variety of customization with your sub. The food is quite tasty though, and even at the regular size, it's already filling. I particularly adore the ham and smokey bacon in the Italian sub. But their prices are steep--the French dip is dreamy, but prepare to shell out almost P200 for a regular sized sandwich. This branch in Morato is small and quaint, with the benefit of parking and a bathroom they share with the somewhat sad Johnny Rockets next door. There's no real reason why you would want to have a bite here, but it is a little removed from the street of Morato despite being completely beside it, so if you want to have a quiet sub in the busy area, it could do.

I like rice. I like steaming hot rice that goes oh-so-well with any ulam. So if you have me choose…read morebetween a rice meal and a sandwich, I'd go for rice anytime. That is, until Quiznos came along. Subway didn't really have any really worthy competition until Quiznos came along. But if you ask me, both has their own pros and cons. While Quiznos may not emerge victorious when it comes to their quality of bread, they are definitely a lot more superior when it comes to their choice of meats. Classic Cub is my usual order at Quiznos which is a combination of Chicken, Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Tomatoes, Lettuce and Mayonnaise. When I'm feeling extra indulgent, I go ahead and finish a Double Cheese Cheesesteak all the myself. Just make sure you don't tell my mom about the extra extra extra cheese. The world famous Toasted Sub really does live up to its name. Now allow me to enjoy my favorite sandwich at peace.

Disappointed that there was no candied bacon left for us during our visit. The only consolation was…read moretheir rooftop where we stayed. The Main Event Pulled pork in Wasabi sauce Pork in buffalo sauce Not the kind of dish I was expecting. I don't think I got my money's worth. The pulled pork is something I can do better at home, haha.

This is the one stall that really turned my head in Malingap's Z Compound. The moment I walked into…read morethe complex (Bochic was situated right by the entrance), I was enthralled by the smell of cooking bacon. My girlfriend and I ended up sitting at Me Love You Long Time, which is also an amazing place, but she wasn't able to stop me from discovering exactly what Bochic had to offer. And my gods, when I found out, I almost keeled over from pure happiness (or maybe it's my heart getting a pre-emptive heart attack from what's to come). They sell beer-candied bacon. Yeah, you heard that right: BEER-CANDIED BACON, with a huge tub of popcorn on the side. Now I know what happiness feels like.

Overall rating: 3.5 stars…read more Bao on the Block is a small restaurant along Sgt. Esguerra St. in the Brgy. South Triangle area, right across ABS-CBN. It is on soft opening mode, so I understand that there is room for improvement with respect to the food and the service. I ordered the BOTB Classic Bao (pork belly + hoisin sauce) and the Chicken Teriyaki Bao. At P85 each, it is good value for money, and certainly a much better option than fastfood. BOTB Classic Bao. Good filling-to-bun ratio. For flavor, I think this bao relied almost entirely on the sweet hoisin sauce, which tasted like it came straight out of the jar. Nothing wrong with that, but I would like to suggest mixing a little soy sauce and ginger to the hoisin sauce, and simmering this before dressing up the bao with it. I feel this adjustment would create balance and depth of flavor. The pork belly could use a bit more salt itself. Chicken Teriyaki Bao. I didn't think I would prefer the lean chicken fillet over the pork belly, but in this case I do. I love the very generous portion of chicken fillet and bean sprouts in this bao. However, the teriyaki sauce was thin and loose, and made the bun wet and soggy. Flavors were spot on though. A little heat wouldn't hurt though. I am going back next week to try the roasted pork and the chicken chop rice meals. This place shows promise.

By far, best korean chicken wings I have ever eaten no matter what country I have eaten it at. From…read moreNYC, Bangkok and Manila, the taste has remain consistent. In the Philippines, no matter if you order via app or online, the food is delivered hot, juicy and on time. My favorite so far is the soy and garlic flavour. Crispy on the outside and soft white meat in the inside. The meat is not dry when Deep frying the wings. And to quench your thirst, I recommend getting pineapple juice. Fresh juice over ice. Korean fever has definitely hit the Philippines and Bonchon is at the top of the list. Eumsig mas-issda. Translation, the food is freaking delicious!!

Manila got hit with Korean fever and we never really recovered. From hairstyles and dance moves, to…read morekorenovelas and whole pockets of the city converted to Koreatowns, the Korean craze is not just a phase. When you have their fast food chains gaining strong foothold in the Filipino market, you know it's more than just a fad. Korean culture, and its fast food equivalent Bonchon Chicken, is here to stay. PROS: For P155.00 for a 2-piece chicken rice meal, it's just 5 pesos more than the leading fast food chicken two piece meal; The sweet-savory soy garlic coating of their chicken is truly distinctive, making me say "Lasang Bonchon" for whatever other food comes my way with similar characteristics; Those wonderful chicken pieces come in a lot of different flavors; They offer a whole range of other food as well like seafood and snacks. CONS: The insides of the chicken isn't really as tasty as its crispy exteriors; Rice servings that aren't quite enough for the Pinoy tummy. TL;DR: For a distinctive fast food fried chicken experience minus the usual golden-brown breading, go for the delicious soy garlic Bonchon chicken.