Visiting Manila after spending two weeks volunteering on a construction project in Tigman Village,…read morePalawan, Philippines. My flight from Puerta Princesa got in around 5 p.m. and my main goal was to find local food safely served. The Orange Bucket fit the bill perfectly. The restaurant has maybe 30 tables and seems to cater to diners interested in fresh seafood boils - reminded me a lot of what I've seen and partaken of in southern Louisiana, with steamed crawfish and fresh seafood. The restaurant was well-lit, spotlessly clean, and well-managed. I went in at the door and immediately met a staff member who offered me my choice of seats. Picnic table seating, spacious and comfortable. No alcohol (which was pretty much the case everywhere I went except for the hotel bars). I was staying at the Belmont Hotel just a couple of blocks down the street and had no difficulty finding the Orange Bucket based on what was posted online. I had the beef bulgogi (641 PSP) - perfect! With (I believe) rice noodles and an A&W root beer (90 PSP). Perfect sized for a hungry traveler, seasoned just like I remember from my time serving with the US Army in Pusan, Korea. Given the quality of the service and the great taste of the food, a definite 5-star experience.

RATING FOR DELIVERY…read more Thai food at a seafood restaurant? I was curious; it never hurts to try. Looking at their Facebook page, they have frequent promos, which works well with my bargainista ways. We ordered from foodpanda: our food arrived fairly quickly (we live 1.4 miles away), and the food was nice and piping HOT! WE'VE TRIED - Tom Yum - meaty shrimp in delicious broth - Pad Thai - lots of Tofu. This is the closest you can get to authentic Thai, here in Angeles City. WHAT?! Delicious Thai food at a Cajun seafood joint? Who would have guessed?! Yup, we're ordering from here again! FYI: Located in a plaza behind Max's

DINE-IN DURING COVID…read more Masks mandatory, alcohol available by the door to sanitize your hands. Outside dining available. Indoor tables space out with plastic barriers between diners. You can request the barrier taken down between you and your companion. They have the cheapest breakfast around town: 2 sausage patties P65, grits P65, Puzzles breakfast P95. My favorite breakfast is their (smoked) salmon and cream cheese on a toasted bagel, paired with their iced coffee (mocha). Servers are friendly and helpful. Free WiFi, strong aircon and bathroom available. You'll find many expats here, they know where good food can be found.

This is a lovely restaurant, I was enamored by the flowing curtains that separated some of the…read moretables. Staff are friendly and helpful. WE ORDERED -Veggies sautéed in butter were on the soft side I prefer my veggies tender crisp -Blackened chicken had good flavor but it was overcooked -Fries were crispy (you need to specify that you want your fries crispy) -Potato salad chunky, decent flavor -Unli(mited) wings comes with two flavors and a side of rice. Hubby like the flavor but some of the wings were bloody at the bone. - Decent coffee Located across from Don Juico Gate (formerly Side Gate), near the Horizons condo, with a small parking lot. Heard they serve an awesome full course American Thanksgiving meal. Will definitely be back for that, and their live music sessions. FYI - Automatic 7% service charge added.

It is apparently clear that Cottage Kitchen has lost the special element that made it the premier…read moresoul food restaurant in Asia! This is not because they have reduced their menu of traditional Afrocentric staples such as Black Eyed Peas but what occurred yesterday 9-17-15 has clarified to me that what they permit/tolerate is not in keeping with the spirit and culture of which the rest was founded 20 years ago. So what is this major crisis you ask? No it was not so much the black eyed peas or no collard greens for the past week. The greens is really not their fault as their supplier/market has been unable to accommodate them The problem my friends is I had the temerity to inquire as to why certain items were unavailable as that was what I was told. Well the waitress quickly reverted to Tagalog of which I am not fluent. I then requested someone who could explain the situation to me. In comes "the manager" and I use that term quite loosely. This manager saunters over. Not walked but kind of swayed as she appeared to be inebriated. Allow me to share that upon entrance to this restaurant the manager was perched at the bar with two men. She was at all times at the bar loud, woozy as evidenced by her landing in one of the men's laps quite often. This while she appeared to have her left hand permanently affixed in his general crotch area. She was observed consuming multiple drinks and climbed up on the bar counter more than once. Well anyway she sashays over to my table and unceremoniously places her hands on her hips and asks what's wrong. I then asked about the menu, specifically what sides WERE INDEED available? She then looked confused and asked the waitress IN TAGALOG what to say. The waitress efficiently explained to her AGAIN the situation. She then looks at me and asks: Why don't you choose what's available? I looked into her eyes which were bloodshot red , observed her swaying and dismissed her. She walked back to the bar area and resumed her own brand of "customer service/customer entertainment". As i had decided to choose the pork chops I then asked for two available sides which were not listed on the menu. Prior to my return dinner was repeatedly interrupted by the manager's attempts at courtship/romance or what have you which involved an observation of her demonstratioLack of customer service at Cottage Kitchen: It is apparently clear that Cottage Kitchen has lost the special element that made it the premier soul food restaurant in Asia! This is not because they have reduced their menu of traditional Afrocentric staples such as Black Eyed Peas but what occurred yesterday 9-17-15 has clarified to me that what they permit/tolerate is not in keeping with the spirit and culture of which the rest was founded 20 years ago. So what is this major crisis you ask? No it was not so much the black eyed peas or no collard greens for the past week. The greens is really not their fault as their supplier/market has been unable to accommodate them The problem my friends is I had the temerity to inquire as to why certain items were unavailable as that was what I was told. Well the waitress quickly reverted to Tagalog of which I am not fluent. I then requested someone who could explain the situation to me. In comes "the manager" and I use that term quite loosely. This manager saunters over. Not walked but kind of swayed as she appeared to be inebriated. Allow me to share that upon entrance to this restaurant the manager was perched at the bar with two men. She was at all times at the bar loud, woozy as evidenced by her landing in one of the men's laps quite often. This while she appeared to have her left hand permanently affixed in his general crotch area. She was observed consuming multiple drinks and climbed up on the bar counter more than once. Well anyway she sashays over to my table and unceremoniously places her hands on her hips and asks what's wrong. I then asked about the menu, specifically what sides WERE INDEED available? She then looked confused and asked the waitress IN TAGALOG what to say. The waitress efficiently explained to her AGAIN the situation. She then looks at me and asks: Why don't you choose what's available? I looked into her eyes which were bloodshot red , observed her swaying and dismissed her. She walked back to the bar area and resumed her own brand of "customer service/customer entertainment". As i had decided to choose the pork chops I then asked for two available sides which were not listed on the menu. Prior to my return dinner was repeatedly interrupted by the manager's attempts at courtship/romance or what have you which involved an observation of her demonstration of "tour guide" in which she brought the drunk guy up to the second floor (in the dark mind you) for sometime. if this is the future of Cottage Kitchen Cafe it will only be a matter of time before this business fails. By the way the pork chops were good :)

Bag O' Shrimps - 5 Stars If you're craving a messy,…read moredelicious seafood feast, Bag O' Shrimps hits the spot. The crab boil was bursting with flavor -- rich, garlicky, and perfectly seasoned so every bite packed a punch. Portions were generous, and the prices were surprisingly affordable for the quality and freshness. What really made the experience stand out was the warm, family-friendly vibe. The staff treated us like old friends, making the whole meal feel relaxed and fun. The casual, welcoming ambiance is perfect for rolling up your sleeves, digging in, and enjoying great seafood with great company. This is the kind of place you leave with a full stomach, a happy heart, and maybe a little sauce on your shirt -- exactly how a crab boil should be.

Experience:…read more Prominent things in this restaurant would be the hanging decoration near the lights and walls, gloves for eating, seafood in a bag, and a sink for hand washing. There's no restroom inside but Atrium's is just right across. Clam Chowder: This was a good way to start our meal! Soup was thick, having a creamy texture that was filling enough along with some clam. Seafood Specialties: Main course of today's meal was mussels and shrimp. Before anything, I gotta mention how fun it was to eat everything with plastic gloves on. I've tried this with wings elsewhere and now seafood at Bag O' Shrimps; just pure fun! I still dare to put aside using a spoon to eat the rice drenched in their amazing sauces. Shrimps were fresh plus easy and fun to peel before dipping back into its amazing sauce before eating. We added corn to everything and even that was fun to eat. It's a bit messy on the mouth though. Mussels were impressively large and probably the largest I've seen so far. You can easily tell from the shells already and when you see the actual mussels, amazing! The sauce was just as tasty as the shrimps' but with a bit more spice. Service: Standard good service! Good luck eating the rice with your hands. I'd also love to hear everyone's thoughts! Did scooping a handful and pushing it up with your thumb still work with the gloves on.

I would go to New Orleans BHS because of their reasonably-priced oysters with cheese and cocktails…read more At PHP 350 for half a dozen oysters, what a deal! I knew nothing about New Orleans anyway, and if they had calamari and gambas, hey, I'm not complaining. Then I started dating a New Orleanian, and it opened my eyes to their very particular pride in their cuisine and music and culture and EVERYTHING NEW ORLEANS. So, suffice it to say, New Orleans BHS doesn't pass the standards of real New Orleanians who love their po boys and will wrinkle their noses at something that claims to have "voodoo spices." But! They do have a pretty good Happy Hour. Because, at least, they do it ALL DAY and ALL NIGHT. Local beers go half off at certain hours, they give out huge goblets of cocktails... There might be a little New Orleans in the normal Manilenyo's drinking habits. To be fair, let's not base our knowledge or impressions of the great Big Easy on an experience at New Orleans BHS. There's so much more to it than their projection of Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras. But as far as Happy Hours go, hey, have a good time and order some oysters too! (It's a really great spot to day drink, too!)

New Orleans is not really a restaurant that would lure me in from the outside. A little dark, with…read morethe main attraction being their impressive bar, and it even gets a little loud at night. I never thought much of it until my feet were too tired to take me further and their seats looked extra comfy that day. I was surprised to find out that their menu was pretty interesting and the food descriptions awakened my saliva glands like never before. Before I knew it, my family and I ordered almost half he menu. Shortly after, I was happy to find out that the descriptions did not disappoint; New Orleans was no longer just a comfy place to sit. Everything we've tried so far has been good but the one thing I will keep coming back for is the Oyster Rockefeller, theirs is the best I've ever tasted. Thank God for my flat feet.

This place is right downstairs from my apartment, so I knew I'd have to try it eventually. For the…read moreAmerican pallet this place can be summed up in one word: nasty. I don't know how it's possible to mess up baby back ribs, but they did. They were flavorless and tough as an old shoe. The taco was filled with canned chili. Very disappointing for my first Tex-Mex meal in the Philippines. Not coming back talaga!

This place tops our recommended "Cheap Eats in BGC" as the overall experience is without…read morecompromise. Service is attentive and accommodating, internet is available and stable, ambiance is lively and refreshing, and the overall value of the food is just the right premium. Original 1/2 Chicken with 3 sides (360+ PHP) Meaty portions of juicy roasted chicken with 3 side of your choice. We had the mashed camote, regular mashed potatoes, and Mexican rice - minced tomato. It's an amazing deal. We also had the Adobo Blackmole Taco (99+ PHP) a saucy pulled-pork filled soft-taco piece with a more than satisfactory punch of subtle flavours. The distressed wood panels, faux grass, and cheerful Palette of colours give the place a lively ambiance. Definitely a place where you'll spot us when we crave for a simlle roast chicken meal.

DO NOT GO FOR THEIR BURGERS. NEVER. Too plain looking and tastes cheap AF. Cheese is liquid. Yuck…read more The "Make Your Own" burger is a trap. What a waste of money. To be fair, they offer a pretty good selection of Cajun food. Jambalaya and Mexican too. But the burger is so bad you have to wonder the quality of the other items on the menu could be the same.

Burger was plain, the size of the beef patty was dissapointing. I've tasted cheaper and better…read moreburger than what they offer.. Not recommended if you want burgers.. Pricey for the quality and taste..

Overpriced for what you get. The service was bad and the servers were not welcoming. The chicken…read morewas not very tasty, cold and over cooked. The sides were very small. Stay away from the mash potatoes. The coleslaw was good. I will not go back and recommend that you find another restaurant if you want chicken

Great food. Good customer service. I love their Sinigang Corned Beef…read more They will open their door soon. Let's all be patient. Covid-19 will disappear without us knowing it. For now let us stay safe.

I will give this 5 stars! Yummy food and affordable prices! Went here with my cousins and friends…read more The portions are small but the food is really good. I like the sinigang na cornef beef and sisig. They have air-conditioned room or outside dining with huge roof fan. This is a must try place when you're in Pampanga

Only die hard foodies would go out in cold, rainy weather to search for a new restaurant to try. My…read moresearch for reasonably priced, fresh seafood led me to Korea Town. The place was easy to spot, just look for the big red angry crab out in front. While the staff leads you to your table, you'll pass a tank filled with live crabs; you can't get any fresher than this. The restaurant is an open air restaurant so no air con just electric fans. WE ORDERED: - Fried shrimp (complimentary appetizer) - this was ok - Garlic rice was sticky, I wasn't wild about the flavor. - Chili Crab was swimming in a spicy tomato based curry sauce, there was a hint of sweetness: my guess is they used cooking wine. Crab was meaty, but not as sweet as blue crabs which are my favorite. They separated the crab into manageable portions before serving. - Mango shake was made from fresh fruit, this was thick, sweet and delicious. You'll pay a pretty penny here. I think you're enjoyment will depend on your individual taste: hubby liked the food more than I, so I'll give it a safe 3 stars.

I have never seen so many fresh crabs…read more My Grab driver recommended this to me as the best and he was 100 percent correct. This, he told me, is the superior seafood restaurant in the Angelas city area locally known yet also famous with tourists. The architecture is bamboo seeming made in the ancient traditional methods. The value was awesome. It cost me 35usd for a beer crabs and rice. The chilli crab was as good as any I have eaten in Singapore. The crabs are fresh and juicy still alive in the tank. I also saw the coconut crab which other diners loved or the steam crab is apparently the specialty of the house. By the way share these because the servings are large. I was hungry but I couldn't eat it all. The service is great and the staff were extremely warm, friendly and welcoming in the greatest Phillipino traditions. That grab driver deserves a high five from me