she cooks: huevos flamencos and cibo's penne al telefono

I wanted to try to make a famous dish from a restaurant so the first few things that popped into my mind were Bamba's Huevos, Omakase's Spicy Tuna Salad, and Cibo's Telefono. The salad didn't fit in much so I decided to go for the other two. 

Huevos Flamencos

It wasn't Bamba, but it was good. I was so tempted to add cheese to it (it was really calling out to me) but I decided not to because it was my first time to make it and I didn't want to screw it up by adding things outside the recipe.

The recipe I followed: this and this

What I could've done better: chop all the ingredients smaller

What I'm happy about: it was good altogether, and I'm happy my egg didn't break! The recipe says to bake it in the oven until the egg's ready to go, but the only oven friendly container I had was so ugly and I didn't want to serve the Huevos in them so I baked the egg separately and place it on top of the Huevos after. Ideally, it would be best to have the egg baked on top with the egg white all over the Huevos, but since I baked it separately I lost a lot of the egg white. Good thing the yolk didn't break during the transfer. It broke beautifully on top of the dish when it was eaten.

This one would've been near perfect if only I made enough sauce! I thought I had enough since the pan was about halfway full, but once I put in the pasta, I realized that I should've only put in half the bag of penne. Gah.

The recipe I followed: this

What I could've done better: add in just the right amount of pasta

What I'm happy about: the flavor. And that I didn't cook it all the way in the beginning so that it wouldn't end up overcooked after mixing it in with the sauce.



My sister's Herbed Chicken

We didn't plan for the two dishes to go well together, but once we had a bite of my sister's chicken then the pasta, the combination of the two was unexpectedly good. The strong flavors from the chicken sort of made up for the lack of sauce of my pasta, so when biting into the Telefono, the flavor of the sauce came out more.

I'm pretty happy with the outcome of tonight's dishes (considering I really am a kitchen newbie), but there's always something to improve on for the next kitchen experiment:

1. Read more than one recipe.
2. Allot more time for preps.
3. Organize. Especially if you're cooking with a lot of ingredients.
4. Make a better estimate of the different ingredients needed.
5. Bring out all the needed kitchenware beforehand.

Man I sound like a mess. But I swear the family enjoyed it!

cold cuts

One thing I cannot refuse is a good plate of cold cuts. Actually, I don't think I ever refuse food at all except when I'm extremely full. And even so, I try to take a bite of whatever it is just so I don't regret it later.

Tonight I am cooking Cibo's Penne Al Telefono for dinner because we've all been wanting to have it here at home. I'm contemplating on joining it with Huevos A La Flamenco, and I'm hoping it comes out just as good as Bamba's (HOPING, haha).

I am also officially naming my cooking sessions as "Dummy's Cookout She Cooks." No explanation needed there!

she cooks: wings and things

Cooked some buffalo wings and made some mash on the side for dinner tonight, while my sister took care of the Agliolio pasta. That's Bleu cheese for the wings (but I didn't make that because the help made it before she found out I was playing cook for the night).

It's been a while since I cooked anything outside of egg, hotdog and bacon which is odd considering I love to eat and watch food shows. I've always wanted to cook but laziness would take over before starting and before I knew it I'd end up being on the other (eating) end. This time though I'm pretty glad I gave into it and decided to cook something as basic as buffalo wings.

I think the turnout wasn't bad for someone who doesn't cook regularly. I accidentally let the tongs slip through my hands leading to some really hot oil sprinkling by my eye, and I probably over-spiced the chicken a bit too much (I love spice!), but in the end it still came out as a good meal.

#danielaeats: bamba bistro

A special dinner for a birthday and a graduation.

We wanted something close by so we could head home right after for drinks. First on the list was Bamba Bistro since it was highly recommended by me, my sister and parents.

The Artichoke Crostini P290 - Artichoke, Basil puree, Ricotta, sweet balsamic, almonds

There's not much I could say about this starter since I had a small bite. I enjoyed the Ricotta but didn't taste so much the Basil, sweet balsamic and almonds.

Mesclun Salad P354 - assorted fruits, Feta, Grilled chicken, Papadom chips, house vinaigrette

A refreshing starter amongst the many filling starters we had. I enjoyed the fruits and greens altogether, and the house vinaigrette was good too.

Sangria. Love the jars and also the Sangria! You should order this when you pay the place a visit. It could sometimes be too icy that you have to wait for it to melt a bit so you can sip more drink out of your straw.

Huevos Flamencos P210 - Chorizo, Ham, Ground Beef, Stewed Tomatoes, Egg

Hands down, my favorite anything from this place. The flavor of the different meat altogether with toasted bread is to die for. It usually just comes with 3-5 slices of bread so you're bound to get an extra order. It's also so good that you munch on it so much as a starter that you end up getting almost halfway full by the time your main course arrives.

Braised Beef P320 - Slow cooked Sirloin simmered in a Sesame Soy Sauce with Crispy Sprouts and Cream Cheese, served with French fries

More Sangria.

No photo:

Porcini Crusted Steak P995 - Grilled Angus Ribeye, Duckfat Corn Kenels, Arugula Salad

I think this dish would've been excellent if our piece was less salty and peppery. One bite from the one we were served had way too much seasoning, it was hard to get a second without alternating it with another dish.

 Duck Ravioli P495 - Duck, Ricotta, Porcini mushroom cream sauce, Truffle

This was good, but very heavy. It's definitely a dish for sharing if you plan on eating other dishes (or even if it's the only dish you plan on getting). Maybe if the bite sizes were a bit smaller and there was a little more flavor in the duck too, it could be excellent. 

Classic Caesar Salad P220 - Romaine lettuce, Bacon, Croutons, Parmesan cheese

A simple dish done well. At first it wasn't being touched in the table, but once I tried it and found that it was pleasantly more delicious than most of the Caesar salads I've tried, more people attacked it.

The Morning After Sandwich P310 - Ham, Cheddar cheese, Fried egg, Mozzarella, Truffle oil, Honey, served with French fries

A recommendation from my sister which I absolutely enjoyed (of course, there's Truffle!). Another Bamba favorite because I enjoyed the levelled up breakfast for dinner meal. It's also pretty heavy so I suggest you share it with someone.

The place is pretty small and gets full right away so I suggest you make a reservation. Despite the full house though I must say they served us pretty quick! Definitely a place to visit when in BF.

h&m philippines

Unlike others who despise its coming because "the world will have access to H&M stuff," I'm actually very excited for this. Seeing the floor area of the store a few weeks back got me even more excited for its opening because the place is huge. I just hope it'll be able to maintain the cleanliness and quality it holds abroad.

Can't wait!

perks of an early night

early mornings. breakfast. rest. energy. hydration. a clear mind. excitement. time. a schedule. choices.  good reads. less expense. longer days. good workouts. proper meals. organization. control.

the long weekend

Cravings.

I'm searching for some sort of sweet, moist cupcake or cake, red velvet or chocolate, or maybe even vanilla. A cheesecake also sounds good. OREO CHEESECAKE. One dessert I haven't had in while is Panna Cotta and I'm imagining it to be drizzled in some strawberry juice with fresh strawberries on the side. Yum. But also, fondue. Marshmallows with banana and more strawberries and that milky and maybe semi dark melted chocolate oozing as I poke on the marshmallows and fruits and stack them on my fork. Ice cream. A banana split. Only this time it's chocolatestrawberrychocolate, with a bounty of nuts and coloured sprinkles and a banana on each side.

On the other hand, something savoury. That long, lingering, pizza craving I've had for more than a week now. Pepperoni, tomato sauce, cheese. A JUICY BURGER. With fries on the side. EXPENSIVE STEAK. Juicy, rare, bleeding steak good enough to eat without any sauce just because the quality, the cook and whatever rub or sauce it was marinated in makes it perfect on its own. Ravioli. I have yet to try the perfect one but at the top of my head: cheese, spinach, truffle, mushroom. Something heavy and filling and flavourful, yet the thought of that smoked salmon keeps coming back. So light and delicious. If not, maybe scallops. Now that, I don't get to have so often. Unusual, but the thought of Japanese food is actually not so inviting. But if you serve me some spicy tuna salad and cha soba, i'd gobble it down in a second.

refresher

I finally took some time off to (sort of) refresh the blog. It still has that clean, simple look, just fixed it up a bit, gave it a more appropriate name (no more Funny Face), and now, to find two photos to replace the two I have on the right of this post. And while I go through existing photos and get nostalgic over good times with friends and family, here's a video to make your day. 

 

now, i am okay

I remember the first time I started selling online. I made bracelets for fun, decided that I could actually make money out of doing that, made a Facebook page, and released my first collection. I was clueless, nervous, moneyless (after having spent the little money that I had on materials) and quite scared. Scared of what people might think, scared of not having money, scared of not having customers.

I remember that night clearly, that first collection release: I brought down the little tray that contained the bracelets that I made, setup my laptop in our lanai, opened a bottle of wine and started drinking. I wanted to calm my nerves a bit so I drank. I don't know why. It seemed so simple: make bracelets, photograph them, post, and wait for orders. I thought of the steps clearly in my head before I got into it. But as I was going about the to do's for this small project, I was overwhelmed by fear and worry.

What if no one buys? Kakahiya.
How will I get the money back? I've been cut off.
What if the bracelet sizes are wrong? Wasted material..
What if the branding is ugly? But I like it..
How do online sellers work these things?

I felt so uncomfortable. I wanted to just back out and keep the bracelets for myself. I was so antsy, constantly tapping at something or walking around.

But I was excited.

I was excited to work on it. I was excited to get new materials. I was excited to experiment and come up with new designs. I was excited stay up all night to make more bracelets and send out orders the next day. I was excited for the next collection release.

I was happy. That overwhelming feeling of discomfort somehow turned into ecstasy. It kept me going, wanting to do more and after weeks and months of my little business, I became comfortable and confident.

Now, that little business called Fellow was able to give birth to another one called Common Ware. Two mini businesses I now run alongside Anton who has been the most supportive, hardworking and creative partner. We now have a small yet growing following, amazing customers, a newly released collection of polos, and a first bazaar experience to look back to.

Now, I am okay.

I am no longer that frazzled and afraid, no longer worrying and caring that much about what people think, no longer uncomfortable.

But I want to leave.

I want to leave this state of okay and do something. I want to feel that discomfort and that heart raising, mind blowing sense of excitement to start something or do something. I want to keep doing, keep walking, driving, making, fixing, organizing; I want to go crazy again doing something I like. This feeling of being okay, having a routine and waiting for something to hit me is making me question everything. It's depressing sometimes so I refuse to just sit and wait. I gym. I organize things. I go out with friends. And during those short moments of distraction, I am at peace. But after, the unhappy thoughts, the feeling of mediocrity and being complacent creeps its way back to me, eventually taking over my thoughts and emotions. It's making me antsy but not in a good way, and it's eating me up.

I need to leave.

restock & release

Check out Common Ware's latest batch of restocks and releases!

During the first release of our Men's Swim Ware, we only had Navy Blue and Maroon.
During the release of the Women's Swim Ware, we only had Navy Blue.

Now, our Men and Women's Swim Ware comes in a brand new Teal color. We've released a Maroon for the ladies too!

For orders, please visit the Common Ware Facebook page and send us a message, or email us at commonwareclothing@gmail.com

surf break

Snapshots from my friend Carla's birthday weekend in La Union.

I've been to La Union several times but it was my fist time to stay at Flotsam and Jetsam. Every time I would plan a trip, the hostel would be full so I'd have to look for another place to stay (The Circle's a good place too). This time I was finally able to get a bed at F&J thanks to my friend Carla, the sister of F&J's creator, Mia Sebastian.

In my first La Union trip (Soul Surf 2013), I was able to visit FlotJet (and was one of their first breakfast customers!). Ever since then I never failed to visit the place every time I'd pay San Juan a visit. The artist hostel is just so homey and beautifully designed, I can't get enough of its motif--from the pillow and bean bag cases, lamps, color, blackboards, Mer Sea Boku kubo, to the bed setups and room decors.

Not only is this place so aesthetically beautiful; it also gathers the most simple, friendly and down to earth group of people.

Here we are at Elunion Coffee, another go-to when visiting La Union. It's a quaint little coffee shop located by the main road in front of Sebay. The place serves delicious coffee and freshly baked (and moist) cookie skillets.



My regular Elunion order: the Dirty White.

Back in Flotsam & Jetsam, having my post surf papak: Hungarian sausage with tomato sauce and onions, and Truffle fries.



Another yummy F&J staple: their brick oven pizzas!



A FlotJet burger my friend had which came with a generous amount of salad and fries. I had the chicken which also came with salad and rice. Both (or all) being delicious meals!

Mer Sea Boku Kubo, one of FlotJet's common areas that holds some of the best memories of relaxation, good conversations and pig out and jamming sessions.



You'll also find the cutest pets and dog lovers at F&J. Everyone loves animals!

For videos from the trip, check out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImP5X-KKlqU - Jamming sessions as Mer Sea Boku Kubo
https://vimeo.com/99028162 - The surf and F&J night

As for the surf, it was awesome. I loved being in the water along with other professional surfers, learning from them and watching them gracefully ride waves. I was also able to surf more than my last trip so I got more practice. There's still much needed improvement, but nothing feels better than a little progress at something you enjoy doing!

Another short but sweet trip. The beach (or vacations in general) never fails to leave me hungover (not from the alcohol) and longing to go back. Can't wait for the next trip! 

common ware x status

A Common Ware first.

Here's a close up of our feature in Status magazine's STATUSPHERE.

You can still grab a copy of Status' June issue with CHVRCHES on the cover. Lots of interesting people to read up on, such as Robert Nethery, Margaret Zhang, Jack Laskey and many more!

#daniealeats: the genji-m and banzai experience

After many months (years, actually) of feeding Anton Japanese at every birthday, graduation, anniversary or any celebration for that matter, I finally got him Jap crazy. To be more specific, salmon sash crazy. Because of this, every Japanese sulit meal that came across our Facebook feeds or any slight craving for it brought us to the closest Japanese restaurant in the area. It just so happened that a few months back, two new Japanese buffets that offered affordable prices for unlimited Japanese feasts, opened. Once we saw this on Facebook, we scheduled a trip.

Genji-M

Genji-M, Makati Avenue

The first one we read of online was Genji-M. We saw on a blog that it had a promo of P250 off the bill of customers that printed out the Genji-M coupon and brought it when dining in. That's P250 off per head, provided that each person had their own coupon. 

When we got there we were asked to choose between three menus: (1) one with just rolls and sushi, (2) another with rolls, sushi, and sashimi, (3) there was a third but I don't really remember what extra it came with. We chose the menu without sashimi since it was more affordable, and we thought that unlimited maki and sushi would suffice since the list we were handed had quite a hand full of choices. How it goes is they serve you your first platter which contains all the available choices, and after tasting the variety, you get to pick which rolls and sushi you'd like to have again.

I don't really remember the names of all the rolls we tasted, but of course we had the basic tuna and salmon roll. I wasn't so happy with the two because their tuna and salmon rolls had ham and other extra ingredients in it which I don't really like. I usually like them simple with the rice, good sashimi, nori and a little bit of wasabi. Aside from that, the slice of tuna or salmon laid on top of the roll was extremely thin that the other ingredients of the maki sort of took over the flavour of the roll.

From the bunch, one roll that stood out was that maki with cheese on top--yes, cheese. I don't know if this is normal, but never in my life did I eat Japanese maki with cheese on top. I did not like it. We also had California maki in that first platter which I didn't like either. I don't like any California maki anyway, wherever it may be from.

For the sushi, I've had better. The rice that came with it was almost shaped like a ball and was way too compressed, so when biting into it, it didn't feel like rice. Our seared tuna sushi did not taste fresh at all, and the other sushi choices were OK, nothing great. The serving sizes were much smaller than the photos I saw online and again, the rice just wasn't done right.

In the end Anton and I were disappointed with our meal. I don't know if we just so happened to visit on a bad day because according to others, Genji-M is okay. But we weren't happy with the maki and sushi that we got, and I forgot to mention, my Miso soup tasted like water. 

Banzai

Banzai, Mall of Asia

Banzai, Mall of Asia

Banzai, Mall of Asia

Banzai, Mall of Asia

A few weeks after Genji-M, we decided to try out Banzai, the new Japanese buffet in Mall of Asia, Seaside Boulevard. This buffet is kind of like Sambokojin with a more Japanese ambiance, and a slightly wider range of choices. It included unlimited zaru and cha soba (which they don't have in Sambo), pizza, steak and others I was not able to taste. My meal as a whole was actually okay. I had my regular: sushi, sashimi, spicy tuna, zaru soba, tempura, gyoza, steak, Miso soup, and picked on a few meats from Anton's plate. I remember the steak and the Teppanyaki to be good, and the quality of the sashimi, sushi and the cha soba to be mediocre. The noodles of their soba didn't slide off each other once you try to pick them with your chopsticks; they clung to each other like sticky rice. I had a taste of their spicy tuna but didn't go back for a second round (as I usually would) mainly because the sauce tasted more like regular mayonnaise on tuna sashimi.

For the price though (if I'm not mistaken, about Php 899 per head for dinner on weekdays), I'd have to say I'm pretty happy with what I got. It's not great Japanese with regard to the raw dishes, but I'd say the cooked meals are pretty good.

Until next time #danielaeats!

organized fellow

The Edison stand (center) no longer stands alone. Watch out for more designs to come from Fellow x The Bespokery. Releasing soon!

#danielaeats: ramen kuroda | ikkoryu fukuoka

New Ramen experience: Ramen Kuroda

This was the first time I had a ramen meal with the option to refill. Yup! Once you're out of noodles but still have some leftover soup in your bowl, you may ask for additional noodles for free. I think it's a pretty good idea since the men are usually not contented with just one bowl. I don't eat THAT much, so of course Anton ate my noodle refill (his set meal on the opposite side isn't allowed to have noodle refills).

I ordered Aka Ramen (Kyusyu Tonkotsu Spicy Flavor, P290) because I always opt for the spicy ramen. Anton ordered a set menu (P380) that contained regular ramen, gyoza, some vegetables, an appetizer (which he really enjoyed, I just can't remember what it's called), and fruits. For his set he chose to have Kuro Ramen (garlic flavor). My ramen was just okay, nothing great. I wouldn't order it again because I found it pretty boring. After getting a taste of mine then sipping from Anton's Kuro ramen, I wanted to push my ramen aside, claim my extra noodles and half Anton's soup so I could have some Kuro as well. I really enjoyed it! It was my first time to taste garlic ramen which I don't usually get because I always think that the garlic taste would be too strong in the soup, but this one was just right. I'm definitely going to get it on my next visit!

Ikkoryu Fukuoka

One of my favorite spicy ramens: Ikkoryu's Spicy Tobanjan Tonkotsu P380
The only other ramen I've tasted here is their Miso, which is actually pretty good, but I prefer the flavor of this. It caught my eye on the menu because it said spicy but aside from that I decided to try it out since I usually go for the basic Miso, Shio or Shoyu. I was expecting some strong taste from the paste and thought I'd end up getting tired of it halfway, but I actually really enjoyed it. It is now one of my favorite spicy ramens! I'm also pretty happy with the serving size of their meat in the soup because even though it only comes with one or two thin slices, it's still pretty big. And it's not half fat!

I eat ramen so often but two places I have yet to try are Santouka and Ramen Nagi. Hopefully one of the two will be next!

Until next time #danielaeats!

common ware

Our latest venture: Common Ware

Anton and I started out with Fellow about a year and a half ago. We still continue to make accessories and we actually just launched our Summer Collection yesterday, but last month we decided to expand a little and work on what Anton has been wanting to do for more than a year now: clothes. I think it was last year when he mentioned his idea of Common Ware to me, but it was long delayed because we were both concentrating on work--he's a full time contractor (until now) and I was (then) a full time producer. When I left production, we both decided that it was time to work on Common Ware since I had more time on my hands.

We released our first line last March 23, which we call Common Ware Swim Ware. This first release is a line of board shorts for men.

Solid Colored Swim Ware

Printed Swim Ware

As of now we're working with only men's Swim Ware, but eventually we'll be able to work on some women's clothing. Hope you can check it out!

For orders and inquiries, please email us at commonwareclothing@gmail.com
Like Common Ware on Facebook www.facebook.com/commonwareclothing
and follow us on Instagram @commonware

magnum manila

Got a sneak peek of what's to come in Magnum Manila last week! I was there to take photos for a two-day press conference, and in those two days, I ate the world! Here are some of the dishes and desserts I got the opportunity to try:

Crostinis Three Ways

What I remember from this appetizer is that I enjoyed the truffle mushroom and the seared tuna on tomatoes very much. 

Cajun Spiced Chicken Poppers

IF ONLY. If only this came with rice. I would've been stuffed even before the main dish!

This was the second appetizer served during the event and it sold in an instant. Once the chicken poppers came out, everyone attacked it and there were even requests for extra orders. It was delicious!

Asian Steak Salad

Two reasons I enjoyed this: steak and vinaigrette dressing. The chips, nuts, corn and other ingredients made it all the more enjoyable. I finished one whole serving by myself!

Braised Beef Cheek

I didn't get to enjoy this dish as much because by the time I got to it (after taking photos), it was no longer warm. I ate it anyway because I was hungry, and I liked that the beef was really soft. It was good and I liked that it had carrots and mashed potatoes, but I kinda wish there was a little more flavor to it (kind of how the Cajun Chicken Poppers got me at my first bite).

Seared Salmon with Basil Creme and Chorizo Confit

I don't usually choose fish meals over meat but I had to get this as main dish during the Friday press conference because I couldn't eat meat (Lenten season). I must say I actually liked it! The presentation was pretty too.

Carbonara

They served the Carbonara with bacon and some bits of ham I think, but because i ordered it on a Friday, I had to settle for the plain Carbonara sans the meat, but with egg--yup, they serve it with egg! It was okay, nothing great for me. I would have to say that I enjoyed the salmon more.

I forgot the name of this one, but that's strawberries + cheesecake + vanilla Magnum. It was good! But still not my favorite dessert.

I forgot the name of this too, but it's a rainbow butter cake with a side of vanilla Magnum. Of course it was also good, but I think out of all the desserts this was my least favorite. Only because the next one.. WAS THE BEST!

The Cookie Skillet Pie

THIS. This one I enjoyed the most! Vanilla Magnum on cookie dough. This is the dessert that's similar to the Pizzookie from Bamba. I really love vanilla ice cream on freshly baked cookie dough, and Chef Miko executed this perfectly--so soft and moist! I prefer this over Death by Chocolate--a common favorite.

I don't have a photo of Death by Chocolate, but it's the dessert that also comes in a skillet and has Magnum bar over chocolate lava cake. It was also really very good, but if I had to pick one I'd go for the cookie!

 Of course you can't go to the Magnum Cafe and NOT make your own Magnum. After eating everything I just mentioned above, I drank a cup of hot water and proceeded to the Magnum making station!

This isn't mine--I just like the color combination of the Gold chocolate, dried raspberries, pistachio, almonds and milk chocolate dressing. Mine had a vanilla filling, milk chocolate coat, almonds, pistachio, some sea salt and marshmallows with Magnum Gold chocolate drizzle.

As a whole I would have to say I really enjoyed the food in Magnum Manila. The appetizers, main dishes and of course the desserts were all delicious, it's impossible to leave that place without a food coma. I will definitely schedule a trip back to the cafe once it opens to try more dishes and desserts!

Magnum Manila will only be up for 500 days, so enjoy it while it's here! It opens on April 8 in the SM Aura Sky Park.

food love

Here's a mini food post on the things I've been munching on lately. If you're an Instagram follower, you've probably seen the lot of food photos I post almost daily. Today I'd like to share with you some details on the food behind @danielamgamboa and #danielaeats (yup I made a hashtag!).

Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza at The Palms Country Club

I don't know why I always opt for Margarita pizza when this exists. It was my first time to try it this year (SO.LATE.) and I absolutely love it. The Palms pizzas are cooked in a brick oven so the slightly burnt taste you get from the brick oven cook makes it extra good. I also always have my pizzas come in thin crust because I enjoy the little crunch you get at the end of eating a slice as oppose to the thick, filling crust, so I was happy that that's what I got for this one.

Spicy Tuna Salad, Sea Breeze and Cha Soba at Omakase

I don't even need to explain! My heaven. 

Dumplings at Mandarin Palace

I'm not really a Chinese food lover, but I can eat a whole lot of dumplings. Pork Siomai and Hakaw forever! And Mango Sago. YUM. I also enjoy jellyfish once in a while, but I didn't like the one they had here. 

I forgot the name of this dish, but it's from Bamba Bistro in BF. That place has such good food. It may appear tiny in serving, but I shared this (and a few other dishes) with some friends, and we were stuffed! I suggest you share different dishes when you visit so you can try out more than one. And order a Sangria!  

 Huevos from Bamba Bistro

This was my favorite. The chorizo + ground beef + chilli + egg (and a few other ingredients I might be forgetting) was so good! The burger I posted above actually also contains Huevos that's why I really liked it.

Pizzookie from Bamba Bistro

The perfect end to the Bamba experience. Freshly baked chocolate chip cookie topped with Vanilla ice cream, coated with some salted caramel syrup. It also comes in a small serving size but it's actually perfect since you'll be so stuffed from the main dishes. It's a must for anyone that visits Bamba!

Random, but now that I think about it, the Magnum dessert I had a few days ago in Magnum Manila is somewhat like this. More on this in the next food post!

Sambokojin in SM Southmall

Okay, not exactly the best Japanese place in the south. It's no Omakase or Hanakazu, but I love eating here because it's affordable (Php 600-700 if i'm not mistaken), it's a buffet, and it's a fusion of Japanese and Korean food--my two favorite cuisines. Just a side note for those who plan on eating here - watch out for their sashimi. I've visited this place I think more than ten times, and most of my visits were pleasant. It was just maybe twice or thrice that I encountered tuna sashimi that didn't look fresh. I didn't even try it to spare myself from a bad stomach, so I just requested for a new batch and they replaced it with fresher looking fish. 

Sukiyaki from Krazy Katsu in BF

Sweet! I think this is the sweetest Sukiyaki i've ever had but I kinda enjoyed it. Anton also liked it but we agreed that you need to have an order of something else to alternate it with so you don't get tired of the taste. I got some of Anton's meal to get a taste of something else in between, and I enjoyed the Sukiyaki more that way. 

That's it for today! Here's a random food quote I saw on Tumblr today:

"People who love to eat are always the best people" -  Julia Child

I agree!