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!