A few weeks ago, Ate Ai of Atche’s Corner (one of the
bloggers I met and became friends with in Pampanga, but also lives in Metro
Manila) invited me to try out Savour Manila in Quezon City. It was on a week
night and I would still be coming from Pampanga but I still said yes because
(1) I rarely miss a chance to hang out with friends, (2) I love discovering new
dishes and food places, and (3) I love food… Come on, who doesn’t!
The place is easy to spot. I arrived quite early so there
was still time for me to check out the place. What I wasn’t able to try out
that night was their craft beers at the bar on the second floor. I’m a beer
girl. And by that I don’t mean drinking beer until I’m drunk but more of
tasting craft beers and such. For me, the more bitter the beer, the better.
Remember when I went to Baguio
City and tried out Baguio
Craft Brewery? So I told myself that I’d go back here next time for their
Unlimited Craft Beer promo for only PHP 500.00 starting from 9:00 PM until
their closing. Awesome, right?
These churros from Café
Churro are a must try. They’re not too sweet and I especially like dipping
them on the vanilla soft-served ice cream.
One of my personal favorites is the Lechon Belly Tortilla
from Yummy Belly. They also served
us the Tofu Con Lechon which is a sinful (the lechon) but with an apology (the
tofu) on the side kind of treat.
Taco de Mama
served us the Beef Tapa Tacos and Rellenong Bangus Nachos. Sounds weird but it
works well! Plus, we can’t help but notice how generous their servings are.
I didn’t expect to enjoy the His & Hershey’s, Matcha
Man, and Red Velvet Martabaks from Martabak
Manila. I was surprised how the saltiness of the cheese actually
complemented the sweetness of the chocolate, and red velvet. A personal
favorite in this bunch is their Matcha Man. It wasn’t too sweet for me which is
how I have always liked my dessert.
Isaw served differently but still has that awesome street
food taste and feels! That’s what I got from Go Grill. They served us their grilled hotdog, chicken isaw, pork
isaw, and pork tenga. Makes you wanna sing, “I’m gonna swing from the…” Oh, yeah, you get the point.
It was the first time I had the courage to try a Dinamita
Dish. Thanks to Dynamite Duo for
serving us the Landmine and Dinamita which isn’t too focused on the spiciness
but also on the flavor of the dish. I loved it. They also served us their own
version of the s’mores but don’t worry… It isn’t spicy. :P
You want the Singapore feels? We’ve tried out the Premium
Platter, Yakitori Platter, Beef Yakitori Meal, and Chicken Yakitori Meal from Hawker Street and they are sure to fill
up your belly with nothing but good food.
I am a big chicken eater. So when we were served the Honey
Butter Fried Chicken with Dirty Rice, and Coleslaw from HB Fried Chicken, I didn’t miss out on the opportunity to try this
one out and it passed my chicken standards. If I say that the chicken is good…
You better believe me.
When Fat Bastard
served us the Pablo (not a real guy, of course) which is the Hungarian Sausage
topped with chili beef, caramelized onions, sour cream, and fries on the side,
we were amazed at how generous the serving was! Warning… This is not for
merienda… You can have this for dinner and you’d be full. Two thumbs up!
The Beef Satay Stir from Bistro Kalzada is another dish which is good for sharing. This will
definitely fill you up good partnered with, perhaps, a craft beer from upstairs?
So Pinoy, no?
Oh! Here’s another chicken dish from Savour Manila I loved!
The Garlic Parmesan and Flaming Hot Wings from Chicken Cartel are a must-try. But, hey, when they say it is
flaming hot it really is! I better bring my husband here. But if you’re not
feeling the wings (boo you! Hehe), you can also try out their chicken skin. Who
doesn’t love the balat, right?
And if you’re craving for ribs, look no further. We’ve tried
the Oh! Ribs of Ribs.PH. It’s just
less than PHP 300.00. Good deal on good ribs, man. It kind of feels like this
food park has got it all, eh?
Oh, oh! I haven’t told you yet what my most favorite dish is
from what we’ve tasted, no? To be fair, everything I’ve tasted was really good
and worth more than how much you’ll pay for them, but this one just stole my
heart. You should try the Wagyu with Black Pepper Rice from Como.PH. I’m sorry that my photo didn’t
do justice to how awesome it tastes but trust me on this one. The meat just
melts in my mouth and even the rice is really flavorful.
We were also able to try the Overload Pizza from Rox to Go which, I think, is perfect
for when you bring your barkada there. Definitely something you wouldn’t be shy
to finish up to the last piece.
Oh and if you’re looking for the perfect pair for your beer
from upstairs, go and try out the Crispy Lechon with Chicharon Bulaklak Platter
from Chica’s Chicharonia. Sinful, I
know, but worth it!
Of course, a food park is not complete if there isn’t any
Japanese food around! We tried out the Caligue Maki from Little Zen Sushi and I think, since I’m so much of a Japanese food
lover, I ate the most pieces in our group. Sareeh, guys!
And to end our meal, our dessert was served by Kitchem Lab Creamery. They had us try
one of their signature specials, the Dr. Strange (Green Tea Ice Cream, Reese’s
Puffs, Cocoa Krispies, Black Sesame, Caramel Syrup) and the Bubble Gum Ice
Cream. I would actually want to try out next time their Dexter (Vanilla Ice
Cream, Reese’s Puffs, Honey Nut Cheerios, Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Caramel
Syrup) because I’m more of a vanilla kind of girl when it comes to ice creams.
I always want mine… Hmmm… Simpler.
It was one of those food coma nights I would not mind doing
again. I’d want to try their
craft beers next time and the other dishes we missed. So what tickled your
interest from all the food I’ve featured here?
The food looks amazing...
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DeleteHoly moly lady! I kept scrolling down and the food just kept on coming haha. Dang that's a lot of food. I would be a food coma too for sure. Sounds like all the dishes were great, and they looked so yummy in the photos too. A lot of the times I am hesitant to accept invitations on a week night as well. But sometimes I do because I too don't get to hang out with friends too often. It's usually these unexpected last minute invites that end up being really fun. :)
ReplyDelete-Emily www.coatandcoffee.com
I feel like I gained 5 pounds in just a day. Hahaha!
DeleteWow so much foood!!! And is that CHURROS in ICE CREAM? Never had that combination, but I bet it's tasty!
ReplyDeleteKim
Simply Lovebirds
It is really good 😊
DeleteWow. This food looks so awesome. I don't think I've ever tried anything like what's pictured here. That Hungarian sausage has my mouth watering right now. It looks so good.
ReplyDeleteThey're really good! 😁
DeleteManila looks like such a cool city!
ReplyDeleteBeauty & Colour | Vegan Lifestyle Blog
It is! 😊👌
DeleteWow! The food looks absolutely delicious, girlie! If and when I ever visit the Philippines, I'll have to make note, but I'd most likely message you ;) Thanks for sharing, beauty, and I hope you're having a great week so far!
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Jalisa
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I'd love to show you around awesome food places. We have streets here in the Philippines dedicated to restaurants and a province known as the culinary capital of the country. Hehe
DeleteI definetly did NOT visit enough food places while in Manila. We just went to one restaurant (which was really good!) and had a terrible dinner at our hotel. Well, we only spent one night so there was not too much time anyway. So next time we really have to meet so that you can take me out :)
ReplyDeleteSending much love!
Xx
Rosa Larissa Klara
conscious lifestyle of mine
Definitely! I think you'll love the vegan restaurants here. My husband took me to some. 😊
DeleteOMG churros! I love those so much. I instantly craved for them the moment I saw your photos.
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They're really good! 😊
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