Dong Juan!

I'm baaaack! It's been weeks since my last post.. Sorry I wasn't able to update this blog from time to time because I was busy going to the gym. Hahaha. Yes, you read it right! Just last 2 weeks, I decided to shed some pounds 'cause I want a change for myself naman. Anyways, last Monday, my high school bestfriends and I agreed to meet and have lunch at Dong Juan in Mother Ignacia.

My uber pretty friend Kacy introduced us to this restaurant. Actually, our first choice was RUB Ribs & BBQ, but since we wanted to try a new and unique Filipino cuisine.. We gave it a shot!

A stairway to the 2nd floor... Reminds me of the Eat, Pray, Love movie of Julia Roberts. :)

View from our sit... Our table was just beside the stairs on the way to the 2nd floor.

When we entered here, my friends and I were curious why most of the tables here are for 3 people. For the third-wheeler? Hahaha. But really, we were inquisitive and intrigued why.

 Details..

 

Lemon Iced Tea; ₱39.00

 

And for our appetizer, I ordered Onion Rings; ₱169.00

We think it's a bit overpriced but we enjoyed it na lang since the onion rings were big. Haha.

And for our main course, Angela and I ordered Baby Back Ribs; ₱289.00

The ribs were a thumbs up for me 'cause just like what I want in a ribs, it falls off from the bone. Plus the BBQ sauce was good too. It has a lots of tendon (litid), but because I don't like tendon that much, I just put it aside.

I wasn't able to take a clear solo picture of the Burger Steak which is Kacy and Alyssa's order.. But the good thing is I was able to take a picture of our order..

Burger Steak; ₱149.00

I was able to savor the burger steak, and I could say that it's one of the best burger patty I've ever tasted. The patty was really juicy and big, to think that it's just ₱149.00! Will definitely order this when we go back here.

From the left: Alyssa, Kacy, Me and Angela

And before we left, I was amazed on this not-your-ordinary-single-sink-faucet. For you to get to wash off your hands, you need to step on the button (IDK what it's called) then voila! The water will pour on the sink. Amazeballlllls!

To wrap it up, our experience here was great. Though we really had a hard time calling a staff/waiter 'cause our table were somehow secluded, like a mini private room. But the ambiance was marvelous, it's like we're just having a lunch at a house. And these are the kind of aura that I want in a restaurant--chilling and a great place to catch up with my friends. I will certainly come back here again.

 BTW, Dong Juan's first branch was in Cebu. It was established last 2008.

'Till our next food trip! :)

Dong Juan

72 Mother Ignacia Ave. cor. Scout Reyes

Quezon City, Philippines

(02) 374 0265

Opening hours: 11am-11pm

Gong Cha!

Hi guys! FYI, this is a continuation from my last post. So.. after we had our lunch at Fish & Co., my mom asked us where we want to chill and have our dessert. She first gave us an option if we'll go for Starbucks, Happy Lemon, MochiCream Cafe or at Gelatissimo. But I suggested that they should try the milk tea from Gong Cha because I really miss the taste of it. I haven't had their milk tea since I left the University of Tigers. And so we decided to have our dessert at Gong Cha.

A brief background about Gong Cha, according to their web site... Gong Cha was first launched in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2006. There are over 100 outlets worldwide spreading from Taiwan to Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, and China. 

Here's their whole menu.. 

There are many options you can choose on. Be it with Regular Milk Tea, Ice Cream Special (where it is topped off with ice cream, Blended Tea (like Zagu), Ice Smoothie, Creative Mix (weird combinations of milk tea and whatsoever), and my favorite, House Special. And for the sugar conscious people, you can select what level of sweetness you want for your drink!

This is the reason why I love Gong Cha's House Special...

Unlike the other milk tea, their house special is very different from them. Because as you can notice, when they serve it, the brewed teas are separated from the milk cream. And you'll be the one to mix it. And as for me, I like to sip the brewed tea first before I shake it completely. Then I'll lick the cream atop and the sides of the milk tea. Hmmm. Yum!

I usually order their House Special Gong Cha Milk Winter Melon Tea, but this time I wanna try their other flavor. So what I had is House Special Gong Cha Milk Green Tea with egg pudding and tapioca pearls! Look how drooling this can be. For only ₱120.00 (It's originally ₱100.00 but I added a sinker-- egg pudding so +₱20.00)

I could really taste and smell the aroma of the green tea right after I plunged the straw into this milk tea! That foamy milk cream feels like heaven on my mouth. With the right texture of egg pudding and tapioca pearls, it was all perfect. 

BTW, they are having a promo of Buy 10 Gift Certificate worth ₱100/each GC and then 1 free Gift Certificate. All in all, it'll cost you ₱1000.00. But the advantage is you get to have a free ₱100.00 GC. It is valid until June 30, 2015. And so, we availed na din. Haha.

Photo session's up!

Gheanna, Karmela, Me, Mom, and Ghelly

Overall, we were all satisfied on our drinks except my Mom didn't like mine because she said it tastes like a flower. Hahaha. I'm gonna miss this milk tea again! If you're a fan of Happy Lemon, you better try Gong Cha because they are similar in the concept of having a rock salt and cheese. But I can say that Gong Cha is more creamy in terms of its texture.

Gong Cha --- “The best tea contributes to the Emperor from all possessions of China in the ancient time.” 

In short, "Gong Cha wish your milk tea was hot like this! Gong Cha!" HAHAHA okay enough. 'Til our next food trip!

 For updates and promos, kindly like/follow their sites at:

Official Website: Gong Cha Ph

Facebook: Gong Cha Philippines

Gong Cha

Trinoma- 4/F Cinema Level beside THX Cinema

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Fish & Co.: Seafood in a Pan!

After attending church at CCF Malolos yesterday, my family and I had our lunch at Fish & Co. I've been here several times and I can say that this is one my favorite seafood restaurant next to Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. So yesterday, we celebrated my "sister like" friend, Karmela's post-birthday. The last time we saw each other was like last summer pa, so I really really missed her badly!

Ever since Bubba Gump vacated TriNoma, I was really heartbroken back then because I really love Bubba. I remember I was on my 2nd or 3rd year high school at that time. But when we came to know Fish & Co., we usually eat here na whenever we crave for American type seafood restaurant.

Even the interior of the restaurant will make you feel like you're inside the sea world. Charot. Krusty Krab Restaurant lang?! =))

And if ever you're waiting for a friend or a family member or a "lover", you'll definitely won't get bore for there are two cabled LCD TV that you can watch on. Don't be shy to request them to change the channel! And while we're waiting for Karmela and his brother Tantan, we were watching the news about Pope Francis' having the opening mass at UST while munching on some Spinach and Artichoke Formaggio. 

So when Karmela and Tantan arrived, we already ordered and this is what we chow down..

For starters: Spinach and Artichoke Formaggio; ₱475.00 (We ordered this from Italianni's)

 Yes, this isn't included on Fish & Co.'s menu. My Mom ordered this from Italianni's, just beside the Fish & Co. I love how creamy the formaggio dip melts in my mouth!

 

Crispy Crablets; ₱295.00

If you'll search for the menu on the net, you won't see this in the lists because this is one of their newest appetizer.

 For our Main Course we had the Ultimate Fish-Mates Bundle:

1. Best Fish & Chips in Town with Grilled Chicken Peri-Peri Platter; ₱995.00

The Chicken Peri-Peri was really good especially when you dip it into the chili sauce with tartar sauce. Plus, you'll be really full with the 10 pieces of the best Fish and Chips in Town. With matching seafood rice in the middle.

2. Best Fish & Chips in Town with Crispy Pata; ₱995.00

We also tried this one because of the Crispy Pata. The Crispy Pata was also good but not that much. I still prefer the Crispy Pata of Barrio Fiesta. And again, paired up with the best Fish and Chips in Town.

 and as for me, I had the Just For Me Baked Salmon; ₱545.00

 The reason I had my solo order is because I'm starting my diet na, "DIE-yet". But really, I just love Salmon. I won't replace anything with this. Just Tuna and Salmon for me! I love how the citrus-y herb flavor of it lingers on my mouth. Plus, it's 80% baked to done-ness! 

 A family picture of us.

From the left: Rhev, Tantan, Karmela, Ghelly, Me, my Mom and Gheanna

Karmela got surprised when the crews started singing a Happy Birthday song for her and handed her a Hot Fudge Choco Cake..

Yeheyyyyy! Happy Birthday again my dearest Karmela! Looking forward to your next sleepover in our house! :)

So far, I really enjoyed again our food trip here. I have definitely been hooked on to this restaurant... Forever. Chos. I certainly want you guys to try this uber yum restaurant. You'll absolutely love their food here, especially to the seafood lovers out there like me. The ambiance is check, the service crews were very friendly and approachable so double check, and their food was excellent so triple check. Feel free to comment below and share me your food trip experiences too! 'Til our next food trip!

For updates and promos, feel free to follow and check their sites at:

Official Website: Fish & Co. PH

Facebook: Fish & Co.

Fish & Co.

Trinoma Mall, North Ave. cor Mindanao Ave.  

Sto. Cristo, Quezon City  

(02) 916-2028

M, T, W, Th: 11:00AM - 10:00PM

F, Sa, Su: 11:00AM - 11:00PM