Foodie Thoughts

>> Sunday, January 3, 2010

Here are the pics of the food at the reception of one of my REMYXX sisterhood's wedding. Congrats to Lucky and Robert.

The reception was held at Manila Grand Opera Hotel.

>> Monday, November 16, 2009

I am not an adventurer when it comes to food. If there's an option, I would prefer the safe and familiar taste of spices and sauces. That's the reason why I don't try just about anything. But my boyfriend (marvin) happens to be a fan of almost every type of food (I would want to mention them but I think I'll end up with a long list). I have a long list of first time food I've tried - thanks to him, including learning how to use Chopsticks!

After some time, I guess I learned how to appreciate the food he loves. He surely considers my sensitive taste and cravings just like I consider and appreciate his. And to you, who have delicate palate too, Pho Hoa maybe something unusual.

This is not the first time I've dined in this Vietnamese Restaurant, but since my sis has this blog - I thought of sharing with you.. how safe I order. :)

try phohoa.ph for their menu

his order:

Pho Nam, Chin, Gan, Bo Bien

Flank, Brisket, Tendon and Meat Balls

their soups come with

bean sprouts, lemon, mint leaves and hoisin sauce

you can either mix the sauce in the soup bowl or it can serve as your dip

my order:

Com Tom Rim

Chili Shrimp with Rice

our side:

Veggieroll with pork and Vermicelli Roll

I think they have the largest chili sauce around...

beside the sauce is one of the best fresh iced tea i've tried

I guess it's still alright to try anything outside of your comfort zone. In relation to food at least, I recommend that you talk to your server before ordering just in case you have certain preferences.

What have you tried that you find unusual?

-mayang-

Rai Rai Ken

>> Sunday, October 4, 2009

I love soups. Wherever I dine or wherever I go I will most likely ask for their soup of the day, or I will closely look at the menu if there are delicious noodles, or soups - or just about anything na me sabaw.

Maybe about a month ago I was able to watch a featured HBO movie entitled Ramen Girl. This is a story of an American woman who got stranded in Japan because of her boyfriend, who later sought proper training to be a Ramen Chef (typing this makes me really hungry). But unlike her, I think I'll just eat Ramen and not try to cook one anytime soon.

Hence, our trip to Rai Rai Ken - Ramen and Sushi Bar.

ah, the classic Miso Soup

Kani Salad - vegetables, mayo and crab sticks

This is the best tasting kani salad I've had so far.

Steamed Gyoza - just like dumplings.

Beef Yakiniku Ramen - this is so yummy.

Beef was probably grilled before it was added to the soup.

3-kind Bento Box - with Yakiniku Beef, Seafood, mixed vegetables and a cup of rice.

Rai Rai Ken was definitely worth a try.

- mayang -

FTF: Crustasia Shangrila Mall (Buffet)

>> Friday, October 2, 2009

Dinner with my friends at Crustacia Shangrila Mall. Their dinner buffet is 395.00 pesos per person which includes the appetizer, soup, salads and desserts. Sarap ng alimango. Their service is very good too. ^_^

Happy Food Trip Friday!

FTF: Shik Do Rak (A Koren Restaurant in downtown L.A.)

>> Friday, September 25, 2009

Hi! Happy Friday! ^_^

I would like to share the pictures I have with my friend Aileen in L.A. California. This is the second time I ate shabu-shabu style and the first time I appreciated the taste of Kim Chi.
Kim Chi is pickled dishes made of vegetables with varied seasonings. Its most common is the spicy baechu (cabbage) variety. Kim Chi is Korea's most common side dish.
Those freshly thawed and thinly cut beef were cooked on hot pans. Side Dish are the Kim Chi and rice wrappers (those white sheets like Molo wrappers). Ubos ang Kim Chi. ^_^
Happy Food Trip Friday!

Ginataang Papaya with Shrimp

>> Thursday, September 24, 2009

Hey friends! We have a new contributor in the house! Yipeee!
I have been too busy these past days and I have not been able to post some updates in my food blog so I asked the helped of my sister-bestfriend Mae, who is also a foodie. Two heads are better than one ika nga. We hope you would enjoy your stay here and be able to get some delectable foodie insights. We hope na mas magutom namen kayu... heee heee! Cheers to her first post here! Thanks sis! ^_^ -reyane

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My father is a native Bicolano. He is truly skilled and great in cooking menu's with 'gata'. And as his daughter, I've tasted countless meals served in it.

Last night, he cooked papaya in gata with shrimp. I'm supposedly controlling my food intake but I failed 'again' last night. boooo. The food was just soooooooo creamy - truly truly fulfilling. I then took my camera and snapped away before it went dead. Then I interviewed my father on how he cooked this.

Ingredients:
Coconut Milk - papa just buys grated coconut and he'll be the one to squeeze the milk out of it.
1 kilo of green papaya - sliced
1/2 kilo of shrimp (alternatives: pork, chicken, fish)
garlic and onion
green chili (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

In a pan, pour coconut milk. Add chopped garlic and onion. Bring to a boil.
Add shrimp (or any other alternatives)
When shrimp is nearly cooked, add papaya, then chili
Add salt and pepper to taste
Once completely cooked, you may add the rest of your coconut milk for additional creaminess