First time to try Pares!

My friend asked me to try the famous Pares. Got intrigued about what's special with that food. He said I should try it before I leave for the US, so, off we went to Concepcion in Marikina straight to" Everybuddies".

My friend told me that the Pares they make here tastes fantastic. Well, let's have a bit of a taste check!

So what is exactly is Pares? I don't know why it called a Pares ( a pair) . It is braised beef, with a kind of flavor similar to asado, and is served with garlic rice.

Hhhmmmmm, it tasted great! My friend had 2 servings of Pares and 4 bowls of garlic rice!. They sure filled satisfaction to my demanding taste buds.

The place has no air conditioning, which can add up to your experience. The food was great but it's a bit uncomfortable because of the open space. It's air-cool but the air ain't going to be as cool when you're in the Philippines, right?

Overall I liked the taste of Pares, and would never hesitate to try it again, given the chance.The place ain't fit for the meticulous elite but for others who doesn't mind and is just up for good tasting food, Everybuddies is worth writing on your wish list, or, don't waste time, visit and check out their branches near you! 

Kowloon House

I never had siopao for some time now since I was out of the country. And, while doing a bike ride to Wawa dam in Montalban Rizal, it caught my attention, a nearby Kowloon House branch.

 I always love the Kowloon Jumbo Pao. But the Jumbo Pao they have on sale now is not as big and chunky as before, am disappointed with the amount of filling in it as well. Considering the price didn't go up dramatically, a serving costs php 65.00. The bun is  served with hot sauce or sweet sauce and is enough to satisfy your craving, even if it's kinda smaller and half-filled.

In spite of the changes in its volume, I think the taste is a great factor why a lot of people still chooses to buy in Kowloon House. It might not be as big or as filled as what we used to have before, the taste remains the same. And admit it, we miss and love its distinct taste!

So what are you waiting for? Have a grab for some Siopao when you pass by  some Kowloon house outlets! You know you want it!

Taho and Kutsinta for breakfast

I been out of the country for sometime now, and now I am back to have my Christmas vacation. How I have been missing Filipino street foods!. And while doing our morning walk with Malou,the Taho vendor caught my attention.

Taho is a  streetfood that made from soybeans and it is what Filipino's love to eat for breakfast and snacks.

The Taho is mixed with a sweet concoction mixed with Sago. Served in disposable plastic cups and cost about Php 10.00. Aside from the Taho, Kutsinta and Puto (Made from Rice) and is also being sold

Tahoo mixed with a sweet syrup

Kuntsinta

These food brings back memories, the simple joys of childhood. How I wish we could also bring us back to our youth when we eat it lol!  That's our comfort food right there, sells cheap but tastes great! Buy some when you can.

Carshow in Marikina riverbanks

I was invited by my friend to visit the carshow in Marikina. He said that his car is on display and wanted to show me his setup. The carshow is hosted by VIP production and is located in the activity center Marikina riverbanks on August 20 2016 4pm to 11pm

My friends Nissan Cefiro

Despite the bad weather, many car enthusiast and auto groups attended the said event.

Engines roaring and music playing, the event was a succesful one.

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Dampa in Marikina river banks

If you like grilled seafoods and pork, Dampa style. Located right infront of the Marikina river.

Choose from squid, clams, fish belly,fish head, chicken and pork. Cooked the way you want it.

Grilled pork belly

Spiced soysauce

Grilled squid with cheese

Parking is spacious

Marikina river

Cost for the entire meal , 2 pcs porkbelly, 2pcs squid, 1 salmon head and 6 cups of rice is at Php 530.00 Good for 3 pax.

Price  8/10
Taste 8/10

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Mister Kabab

I was craving for some lambchops and saw a  Mister Kabab restaursnt at Shell residence Mall of Asia.

The store opens up at 10 am and I arrived 30 minutes early. Waited at a nearby convenience store.

I am the first customer to come in. The place looks neat and spacious.

I ordered sizzling lambchops and to my disapointment it is not available.

So as an alternative I ordered the special chelo kabab @ php 300.00

Iced tea @ php 40.00

Served with rice with butter and grilled tomato. The taste is good but not that great compared to the lambchop.

Price - 6/10
Taste- 7/10

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