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Showing posts with label Podium Mall. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Quick Breakfast at LES BAGELS in PODIUM.

 It seems when it comes to breakfast, rarely does BAGELS come into mind. At LES BAGELS, they try to change that.
Filipinos tend to go for the rice and egg package when it comes for the early morning meal. Recently though, more and more foodies tend to try out different delicacies from other countries like BAGELS. AT LES BAGELS, they do just that. Hoping to introduce and delight guests into trying out bagels, LES makes them affordable and of the highest quality. Aside from their main branch in McKinley, Taguig, they now have one in PODIUM.
 A number of high quality and delicious spreads are made fresh daily. This is to make sure that freshness is part of the equation. The bread is done the same way too. You get to have a soft inside and chewy outside. Perfectly done. More than just bagels, LES also has some desserts. Like home made oreos and some brownies as well.
LES BAGELS is one bakery that people craving for quick, delicious, and freshly baked food wouldn't mind going to.

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LES BAGELS in MCKINLEY HILL

LES BAGELS
 2nd Floor, Podium Mall, 
ADB Avenue, Ortigas, 
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila

Disclaimer: wrote this based on my experience. was invited to try out their dishes.
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Friday, March 4, 2016
JUJU EATS in Podium: More than Salads


Dreaded by some, vegetables are admittedly one of those things that we need to eat to stay healthy. The taste I believe is one of the factors people doesn't like veggies. The guys behind JUJU EATS say that this should not be the case. We could still eat healthy food but also enjoy the flavor. That is what JUJU EATS is all about.

A spinoff from their original JUJU CLEANSE, JUJU EATS caters to the healthy and those trying to be healthy diners. Of course, they put a premium on experience and made everything from scratch daily. Freshness is the key. This translates to excellent flavor.
The general misconception of this store would have to be veggies and more veggies and only veggies. Surprisingly, this is not so. JUJU EATS serves smoothies, salads, wraps, sandwiches, rice bowls, pasta and even dessert. Interesting!
Hesitant as one could be, the smoothies are actually pretty good and healthy. Only natural sugar from the fruits used made them sweet and yummy. Basically a mix of healthy ingredients that goes for a delicious flavor.
First up was the CRISPY CATFISH SALAD.
Noting that the dressings are made fresh daily, I was pleasantly surprised with the intense flavor. It might be a little bit sour for some but I enjoyed it just like green mangoes. The salad reminds me of Thai flavors. Yummy. Another must try would be the INASAL SALAD.
For someone that would like something more beefy, one could have their version of BIBIMBAP. A little spicy though but it is promising and have flavors that could rival other restaurants.
If you must have carbs you could try their pasta dishes. For that day, the PESTO PASTA SALAD was served. Freshly made pesto made it delicious.

I was expecting to be disappointed with their paninis but I wasn't. The bread to filling ratio was perfect. Unlike other places, the stuffing on their paninis were flavorful and were present in each bite. The bread was perfect on its own actually.
The must gets are the BREAKFAST PANINI and the FALAFEL PANINI.

If you are on the go, WRAPS could be a great alternative for your salads. These babies right here are like your healthy burrito, as what one of my friend said...
I was really happy with dessert. You wouldn't know that these are "healthy" version made with organic ingredients. From oats and choco banana to mangoes and tapioca and even chocolate. Sooo Good!
Scarred as I was when I entered the place, I was pleasantly surprised and put at ease with the different dishes that JUJU EATS serves. From the wraps to the salad and even the dessert, I could definitely suggest going back here for a quick snack and even maybe a healthy date.


JUJU EATS
Ground Floor
Podium Mall
Ortigas Center, Metro Manila
http://jujueats.com/


Disclaimer: Was invited to try out the dishes. Wrote this based on my experience.
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Monday, November 24, 2014
HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL: STEAKING IT TO THE MAN

 The Stone Grill with some of the best WAGYU in town.

Not my first time and not my last, HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL is the place to go to for your steak fix.
Located on the top floor of THE PODIUM, The HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL, seats on a quiet corner waiting to lure customers in with their incredible steak.

Since it was my dad's birthday and I was bombed with what happened to me, we figured to have lunch in our go to steak place. This is not our first time time, as we usually frequent their branch in Eastwood, so we kind of knew what to expect.

I ordered their special set meal since I wanted to try the 999 Php deal. It included soup of the day, salad, mashed potato with some veggies and the AUSTRALIAN WAGYU SIRLOIN 220gm usually priced at 1450Php.  

Dad, on the other hand, went for his usual TENDERLOIN GRADE 8 (220gms at 3050Php)

We started off with some soup. French Onion if I am not mistaken.
Lovely, not too thick and perfect. Alongside with the refillable bread basket and butter.. we were actually nearing our fill.

My set had a generous portion of CAESAR SALAD and since dad didn't have one included, he ordered one for himself (245Php) which actually is good for 2 to 3 persons. 
He liked the light 

When I got my sirloin, I was a little disappointed. The meat was rolled up and it is something that I don't often experience when eating there at HOUSE OF WAGYU. Worst, it was placed near the edge of the stone so I don't know if the heat would evenly cook the meat.
When I tried to open it up, I knew it. It was two cuts of steak. Joined together and seemed to look as if it was a single. What should I expect? At only, 999Php, I guess you get what you paid for. It was a bit difficult to cook this since everything was spread on the hot stone.
Flavor wise, it was all right. You control how you take it, since you cook it. The staff would assist and guide you but the choice of how you would take it is up to you.

On the other hand, my dad and I was pretty impressed with the TENDERLOIN GRADE 8.
As the name says, it is super duper tender. Even if you over cook it a bit, the meat is flavorful and super soft.
Since my dad was full from the salad and the bread, I got some piece off his plate.
It was juicy and soft. Simple as that. I had to place the uncooked meat on a separate plate so that it won't be overcooked. A little searing here and there definitely made it awesome. A melt in your mouth moment. 

We were served a side of mashed potatoes with a few veggies.
Skipped the veggies!




HOUSE OF WAGYU has been there for quite sometime now and my family loves eating here. I guess next time out, we would go for the medium priced cuts as they have more flavor. Quality wise, they are a notch higher than the usual. Budget would be around 3,000 Php per person if you are up for a steak dinner. 


HOUSE OF WAGYU STONE GRILL
5th Level Podium Mall

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Paid for our meal. Happy Birthday dad!
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Monday, November 25, 2013
Friday, May 10, 2013
Eating and Drinking  Borough

May 10, 2013


There are times in the middle of the night when one craves for some comfort food and a few drinks on the side or maybe a nightcap. There are only a few restaurants and bars that are open 24/7 in the metro. Luckily, Borough is one of them. They serve good and home comfort food all day long.


My vodka and her margarita

Starting things off my friend and I ordered strawberry margarita and a vodka tonic. They had the right amount of kick.
 

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