Random Food Pics

Just of thought of posting and reviewing random food pics.

CHEF MEZZE @ Gilak, Greenbelt Makati

A full plate of appetizers - hummus, moutabal, tzatziki, samosas and tabouleh with 2 pieces of freshly cooked pita bread.  We said, we do not prefer samosas, and asked the chef to change it to something else.  Just taking our chance.  Voila!!!  the waiter and the chef replaced the samosas with salad.  Talk about flexible good service.

Price:  990 Pesos

Rating:

Quality:  10/10

Service: 10/10

Price: 7/10

Value for Money: 8/10 

Overall: 9/10

Final Verdict:  Really very good.  Even their regular pita is fantastic.  if you have extra money try it.  

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 TWG Lasagna @ TWG, Greenbelt Makati

The description just sounded really appetizing:  Bolognaise Ragout with Signature Homemade Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce Infused with Moroccan Mint Tea

So we said we will try, as it was already too late for their brunch.  

Price: 380P

Rating:

Quality:  7/10

Service: 8/10

Price: 4/10

Value for Money: 4/10 

Overall: 4/10

Final Verdict:  Food is just OK.  Well I guess that's a problem, considering it costs 380 pesos.  We could hardly taste the mint tea.  Actually we could hardly taste the basil either. Maybe the pasta was a little too thick.  Skip this and try brunch.

 EBI FURAI SET MEAL, Santouka, Glorietta Makati

We seldom crave for Ramen.  So we said we will find a ramen place that serve more than ramen.  We ordered the Shrimp Set Meal, and was delighted to see so many things on our tray.

Price: 490

Rating:

Quality:  6/10

Service: 6/10

Price: 8/10

Value for Money: 8/10

Overall: 5/10 

Final Verdict:  It felt like it was soft opening when we got there.  Only to find out the place had been open for a while.  Here is a case of "There were too many servers, yet when you need one, you can't find one".   The food was OK, with the Ramen as their superstar of course.  I am biased towards perfectly cooked eggs, so that is a plus for me.  I hope their service gets better, because I thought the food was value for money.

  

For Dessert: HALO-HALO CAKE @ UCC Cafe, Newport Mall, Pasay City

Lesson no.1 - I should learn better food photography.  We were scanning their dessert freezer and was delightly surprised with Halo-Halo Cake.  We had to order one right away.

Price: 189 per slice

Rating:

Quality:  10/10

Service: 10/10

Price: 7/10

Value for Money: 9/10 

Final Verdict:  It was really really good.  It is a cake, but it sure tastes like Halo-Halo.  You can taste the ube, the leche flan, the monggo and of course the langka in almost every bite.  Really wow.  Everything is expensive at UCC :(, so to no surprise it is expensive.  But it really is a must try for everyone who likes Halo-Halo.