Love Desserts: Enjoy Unlimited Dessert for only P199

Everyone is looking for a dessert after their meal. Sometimes we are having hard time in searching  a restaurant which offers a dessert.  Today, I am going to share what I’ve found. Have you heard “Love Dessert”? If not, well, it is a buffet restaurant for dessert. Yes! You read it right. It’s an unlimited buffet restaurant for all sweet lovers out there.

Love Dessert is the first dessert restaurant in the Philippines. They offer a wide selection of desserts such as cakes, pastries, crepes, halo halo, etc. You can personalize your crepe and make your own design with ice-cream. Almost everything is already there and all you need to do is to satisfies your cravings. It only costs for PHP 199 and you will get unlimited desserts. 

There are two branches of Love Dessert located at Banawe and Fairview in Quezon City. My group dines at Pearl Drive Fairview branch. The staff is accommodating and approachable. The place is not big, but clean and in order. The design is relaxing and homey.

The guest is allows to stay for two hours. The price is PHP 199 only which is affordable and reasonable. It is because you can have unlimited desserts that will satisfies your longing. 

Love Dessert satisfies our craving for some sweets and we went home with a smile on our face. 

Verdict:

Place: Good - Small space, but clean.

Customer Service: Excellent - accommodating and approachable staff.

Food: Very Good -It makes you happy and satisfies your longing.

Price: Good - Cheap and reasonable price.

Location:

Pearl Drive Commercial Center Fairview, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines

Open: Mon – Sun: 11am - 11pm

915 Banawe Street corner Del Monte Avenue, Quezon City

Open: Mon – Sat: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm, Sun: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

How to get there?

For Fairview branch: If you are coming from Manila and Quezon Avenue, take a jeep, bus, or FX bound to SM Fairview. Tell the driver to drop you at Pearl Drive. Love Desserts is in the 2nd level of Pearl Drive Commercial Center.

For Banawe: I haven’t visited this branch; but, yet I research it for you. Here’s the direction on how to get there. Thank you to lonelytravelogue.com. 

From EDSA Quezon Avenue: Take a jeep going to Espana, Buendia, or UST. Just tell the driver to drop you in Welcome Rotunda, and then take a jeep bound to Mayon. If you are already in Mayon, take another jeep going to Munoz and tell the driver to drop you in Banawe Z Mall where the Love Dessert is beside this establishment.

From EDSA Munoz: Take a jeep going to Sta. Cruz and drop in Banawe Z Mall. And, if you are from Manila, take a jeep that bound to Blumentrit and from there, take a jeep bound to Munoz. Drop off point is Banawe Z Mall. 

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Pizza and Pasta at Leona Art Restaurant

Good News!!!

PIZZA ALL YOU CAN IS BACK!!!

 NOW AVAILABLE ON ALL CLASSIC PIZZAS!
*3 Cheese *Pepperoni *Onion & Pesto *Hawaii
plus! *Ham & Mushroom *Salami & Black Olives
and our bestseller *Garlic & Mushroom Pizza!
Teachers Village (Monday - Thursday 2-5pm)
45 Matimtiman St., Teachers Village, Diliman, Q.C. 929-7490

Here's my review.

Good day, guys! Today, I am going to share the food that we have eaten. My friends have hung out and I suggested having our lunch at the restaurant nearby my place in Maginhawa Street. 

So, we’re heading to the location of the restaurant and upon checked in the staff approach and assist us. But, I am hoping that there’s an available table because during my visits all tables are occupied. Fortunately, during our visits the restaurant is not yet jam pack. 

We tried their pizza and pasta. The place is small by the way. But, it looks so nice and it is a residential that is converted to become a restaurant. It has, I think, six to nine tables. Inside, they also have several of art decorations and accessories. The staff is very accommodating and nice.

We’re looking for their “Pizza all you can” promo, but it is already end. But, the staff recommends us their “Take 3 Pizza” promo; its 3cheese, pepperoni, and the classic pizza of your choice. 

We got two 10” Take 3 pizza for only 499Php and we tried Hawaii pizza, Garlic and mushroom pizza, and chicken and pesto pasta. It’s all so good and yummy! But, my favourite is 3cheese and Hawaii. The chicken and pesto is good as well.

FOODGASM goes to Maginhawa Street

Are you planning to go to Maginhawa Street with your friends, family and love ones? This is good news! The Barangay Teacher’s Village East will celebrate anniversary and with this, the UP Economics Society and in collaboration with the organizers of QC Food Festival –held last year. They will lovingly present FOODGASM goes to Maginhawa Street.

This is the 6th edition to the very successful Foodgasm events. Here are the activities on October 17, 2015.

 BAZAAR
9AM – 12MN

FOOD TASTING COMPETITION
11AM – 7PM

EATING CONTEST
2PM – 5PM

CONCERT
8PM ONWARDS

So, guys mark this on your calendar and get ready your taste-buds and tummy! See you there! For more details visit the official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/UPEcosoc.Foodgasm

Photo credits: UPEcosoc.Foodgasm

Indonyaki (Maginhawa Street, QC)

 Indonyaki offers Indonesian cuisine that surely captures the hearts of every Filipinos. Experience the good taste of the food at prices that are very affordable. It is located at the busy street full of restaurants and new establishments in Quezon City.

We are strolling in the food strips of Maginhawa Street and we are looking for a restaurant to eat. One of our friends recommends Indonyaki and there you are we checked in to that place. We would like to try Indonesian dishes, but not really sure for the taste of Indonesian food as I haven’t been in Indonesia. 

Indonyaki is like a street food style. The tables were set up along the side walk. It’s just like you are in Indonesia, Brunei, or Thailand where you eat in the street. The prices at the menu are inexpensive.

And, we ordered:

Ayam Goreng Regular

 It’s a fried chicken served with sambal sauce, price at 150php for half and 270php for whole.

Beef Indonyaki 

It’s an Indonesian version of caldereta, price at 115php.

Indonyaki Rice

It’s an indonesion fried rice, price at 45php for solo and 105 for large.

Verdict:

Place: it is just along the side walk

Customer Service: Excellent! 

Food: Very Good!

Price: Very Good!

Location:

#54 Maginhawa Street, UP Village 

Tel number: 533-4841

Bristol Street, Lagro, Quezon City

Tel number: 533-4887

How to get there?

From South, ride a bus going to SM Fairview/Tungko, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Maginhawa Street. Indonyaki is near Holy Family School.

From North, one can ride a jeep from SM North terminal going to UP Campus, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Maginhawa Street. Indonyaki is near Holy Family School.

Casa Quesadilla (Maginhawa Street, QC)

updated as of August 30

Are you looking for a Mexican food? Then, Maginhawa Street in Quezon City has to offer to all Mexican lovers out there. Casa Quesadilla is located at 176 Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. It is a little Mexican house of big taste.

To be honest, I haven’t tasted an authentic Mexican food so I can’t totally compare the taste of what Casa Quesadilla has to offer, but I will tell you what I like it here. The place is just small. It’s just perfect for a small talk with friends. There are only four or five tables inside. 

Spinach Chicken Quesadillas, 130php and Mexican Beef Quesadillas, 110php

The staff is welcoming and friendly now not like our first visit on the place. They're now smiling to the customer. Remember, good customer service is very important to this kind of business. Most people will go back because of the good service. So, good job to the owner! Keep on improving your services! :)

Tuna and Pesto Quesadilla, 149php

Mexican Beef Burrito, 130php

Crispy Tacos, 130php

We ordered for Mexican Beef Quesadillas, Spinach Chicken Quesadillas, Mexican Beef Burrito, and Nachos. The food is pretty good. But, my favorite are the Spinach Chicken Quesadillas and nachos. I really love it! The price is affordable.

Verdict:

Place: Good

Customer Service: from poor to Good (improving!)

Food: Good

Price: Good (very affordable)

***The services are improving! Keep it up!

 Location:

176 Maginhawa Street, Diliman

Quezon City

Contact Number: 0917 539 9038

How to get there?

From South, ride a bus going to SM Fairview/Tungko, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Casa Quesadilla.

From North, one can ride a jeep from SM North terminal going to UP Campus, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Casa Quesadilla. 

Le Miél Café et Pâtisserie (Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City)

Are you craving for a sweet and delicious dessert? Do you love coffee, cakes, and pastries? Well, Le Miel Café has something to offer to you. This small, neat and clean café is owned by Chinese descent John Paul Chua and Korean Chef Gayeon “G” Lee. John Paul has worked as a barista in a popular coffee shop and G took up baking in Korea and trained in Paris, France. The two met and fell in love on a cruise ship, and decided to put up a café in 2014.

Oreo Cheesecake, 140php

My food buddy purchased a voucher and invited me to try cakes at Le Miel. We’re in the store at around twelve midnights. By the way, the café is open from eleven until one in the morning. We got Oreo Cheesecake, Caramel Cheesecake, Belgian Chocolate, and we also tried Bingsu.

The café is small, but very tidy. The ambiance is cool and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The cakes are awesome delicious!

Gateau Fudge Chocolat is a 100% pure Belgian chocolate and 100% flourless. I am falling in love with the oreo cheesecake and the caramel cheesecake. The Bingsu is pretty good, too! The prices are reasonable.

Gateau Fudge Chocolate, 150php

Verdict:

Place: Good

Customer Service: Very Good

Food: Excellent

Price: Good

Location:

The Hub, Greenfield District, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City

Contact Number:

(63) 905 291 2223

(02) 941 7833

Open: 11AM – 1AM

How about you? Have you tried their cakes yet?

Zark's Burger (Venice Piazza)

Hi there! I am really excited when I heard that Zark’s Burger is already at Venice Piazza in McKinley Hills. I informed my colleagues that we should try it out. In fact, I heard everyone always talks about the burger. And, they had good feedback about it.

I’ve got curious and thinking of what they can offer? Is the burger taste really good? Ok, I must try it to avoid question on my head anymore.

If you visit the restaurant, you should come early in the morning or late afternoon because it is already jam-packed around eleven in the morning to two in the afternoon.

Strike Out Burger

King James Tomahawk Burger

There are many choices, but I choose Strike Out burger. It’s a mushroom cheese burger in a bed of fresh lettuce and tomato for only 110 php plus additional 30 php if you’re going to add fries and drink.

The other ordered King James Tomahawk. It’s a classic burger with fresh lettuce and tomato for only 100 php.

It’s a juicy, big, and delicious burger with affordable price. It is just a typical restaurant with a very approachable and nice staff. I want to come back and try other burger.

Verdict:

Place: Good (just a typical restaurant)

Customer Service: Good (approachable staff)

Food: Very Good (burger really taste good)

Price: Good (very affordable price)

Branches:

Zark’s Burger - Venice Piazza

Ground floor, Mckinley Hills

Taguig City

Zark’s Burger - SM City North EDSA

3^rd Floor Main Building

North EDSA, Quezon City

Zark’s Burger - BF Homes

35 Presidents Avenue

BF Homes, Paranaque City

Zark’s Burger – Taft Avenue

2^nd Floor, Archer’s Nook

2464 Taft Avenue, Manila

Zark’s Burger – Katipunan

Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights

Quezon City

Zark’s Burger – SM City Fairview

Annex 2, Regalado Highway

Greater Lagro, Quezon City

Big B Burgers (Location, Prices, and How to get there)

Looking for a burger around Maginhawa Street?  Well, I found another burger upon strolling in the area. I got curious about the Big B signage in one of the establishments in the street. What’s in it? So, I’ve checked in and just filled in line to order. I got Big B quarter pounder burger; it’s actually a beef-bacon patty. 

The place looks clean in black and white color on the wall. The signage and the quotes written on the wall are so witty which makes the resto different from the other that I’ve visited.

Location:

44B Magiting St. Teacher's Village, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 Metro Manila

(Near Ministop Maginhawa Street)

0917 594 1260

Burger Price:

Quarter Pounder 99php - 119php

Half Pounder 189php - 229php

One Pounder 299php - 349php

How to get there:

From South, ride a bus going to SM Fairview/Tungko, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Big B burger. It is near Ministop Maginhawa Street.

From North, one can ride a jeep from SM North terminal going to UP Campus, drop off at Philcoa, then ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you are going to Big B burger. It is near Ministop Maginhawa Street.

Photos below…

I immediately grab the knife and fork when the burger is in my table. Actually, you can also use plastic gloves. I taste it and it’s delicious with fresh vegetables. I will come back here to try other patties.

One thing that I don’t like is that you will leave with smell like burger. Haha! Maybe, they could improve their exhaust. But, the staff is so cool and nice!

Happy eating!

Marco

Affordable Restaurants in Binondo

It is known as the oldest Chinatown in the world, which established in 1594. There are many must-visits in the area like; Binondo Church, Ongpin Street, Chinese Temple, and the Buddhist Temple. Binondo is a community in Manila that populated by ethnic Chinese who are living in the Philippines.

But, today, the group is looking for a place to eat around the vicinity. So, I am documenting on what and where we ate in Binondo.

So, here’s the list of restaurant that we have visited:

NEW PO HENG LUMPIA HOUSE

Fresh Lumpia

The fresh lumpia is served dry, packed and have nuts in it. But, the taste is great! I never eat that kind of lumpia before. I love it and I am going to try it over and over again. The price is very affordable!

Location:

Uy Su Bin Bldg. 531 Quintin Paredes St., Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines 

DONG BEI DUMPLING

Steamed Dumplings

Walking the main street looking for a spot to eat and in a small room a few blocks off the street of Binondo, the group found Dong Bei. In the room is the Chinese owner of the restaurant and the helpers rolling ground meat in their hands. 

So, we ordered and tried their steamed and fried dumplings. Our mouth watered when it arrives. It was my first time to eat dumplings and it was the best dumplings I’ve ever had!

Location:

642 Yuchengco corner V. Tytana Sts., Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

BIG BOWL NOODLES

Beef Wanton Noodles

The group is craving for noodles. We roamed around the area and found big Bowl Noodles in Masangkay Street. So, we’ve checked in and look for the menu (is photocopied) and tried their want wanton noodles. The serving is big and it taste good as well. The ambiance in the restaurant is not so good.

Location:

951 G. Masangkay Street, Binondo, Manila, Philippines

WAI YING

Soy Chicken

This is the favourite hang out of the group, if I am not mistaken, it is already our third time here in the restaurant. It is a traditional authentic Chinese Cuisine and they provide affordable price. We ordered fried dumplings, soy chicken, and yang chow. The group have happy tummy! :)

Location:

832 Benavides St., Sta Cruz, Manila, Binondo, Philippines

More photos here...

Happy exploring!

-Marco

Dine In at Jatujak Restaurant

My best friend celebrated his 31^st birthday and he wanted to hang out. He asked me if I have an appointment on the weekend so I can join him.  I am free on that day! He will treat me as he celebrates his birthday. He asked me where to go and what to eat. I told him that it’s up to him where he wants to dine in and he looks for a restaurant.

He preferred to eat a Thai Food, but I have no idea about it so what he did was he browse on the internet and there you go! He found Jatujak –a Thai restaurant located in SM North.

JATUJAK is pronounced as cha-tu-chak, this is a Thai restaurant which located at the 4^th Level of SM North EDSA the Block. Jatujak is the largest weekend market not only in Bangkok, but in the world –is also a place for bargain hunters and Thai food lovers.

Pho Pia 

Fried spring rolls with glass noodles, minced pork and mushroom 135.00

Yam Som O 

Pomelo and prawn salad, 210.00

Thai Green iced-tea

Thai Green iced-tea

 Kao Pad Goong 

Fried rice with shrimps 165.00

 Chicken Pad Thai

Chicken Pad Thai

We went to the restaurant on the weekend. I am thrilled because I never tried Thai food before. The restaurant is small and simple; however it has a bit modern showcasing a Thai display on its main counter.

There are many choices in the menu, but we ordered Chicken Pad Thai, Kao Pad Goong, Pho Pia, Yam Som O, and Thai Green iced-tea.

Our tummy is full when we get out in the restaurant. The food is good and we both love the Yam Som O (Pomelo and prawn salad) and the green iced-tea. 

Thank you for dropping by,

Marco