Break Away: Asian cuisine

Pearl Meatshop & Restaurant

Sunday, September 21, 2014 Unknown 1 Comments Category : Asian cuisine , Capitol Site , comfort foods , foodaholic , Korea , Korean , Korean dishes , Pearl Meatshop and Restaurant

"Stay strong and beautiful because things will get better. It may be stormy now but it can't rain forever."

With all new tasks at hand, it took me some time to adjust to my new lifestyle but I'm trying oh so hard to be back on track. Problems and challenges come and go. So, instead of dwelling and being grumpy about these heavy downpours of life, why not learn how to dance in the rain, right? That way you will learn to appreciate that, in fact, these things are making you feel refreshed and will make you even more satisfied and happier once the sun starts peeking again.

Well, well, well. It's not just about my feelings but the weather in the Philippines has not been really good these days. Rainy days are always on the block but it didn't stop us to satisfy our samgyeopsal cravings. Korean restaurants are like mushrooms popping out in every nook and cranny of the city but the challenge lies on where to find the good tasting dishes at an affordable price. Then, we found Pearl Meatshop & Restaurant located at the The Strip, Cebu Provincial Capitol Site. They also have another branch in A.S. Fortuna St., Mandaue.

The Place.

Don't get confused with the name of this restaurant. It's really PEARL, not Pear.

As for now, they can accommodate at around 40 diners but they have their 2nd floor coming soon.

The Menu.

Egyptian? Korean? kkk.
Their menu looks cool though.

Our Dining Experience.
We just ordered pork and beef strips. They come with an unlimited supply of banchan.

Spicy soup with tofu and veggies in it.

Hey girls, please cook for me! HAHA.

We were just excited to munch our foods so we didn't really bother to have a good presentation. Too hungry, eh?

As I'm writing up this post, it makes me wanna go back to the place again. *drooling* The ambiance may not be that great but the taste of the foods was more important. Their beef strips were really good. They arrived at our table then suddenly vanished. lol. They have lesser variety of banchan but that's reasonable enough for the cost you're paying. The experience of cooking your own food is also good because it gives more time to chitchat with friends but leaves your stomach growling. ^^ Service was good, we were well-entertained and possibly because we were the only diners at that time. Each of us just paid the amount of PHP 250.00 (inclusive of 5 meat selections, rice, soda) and it did go a long way. I am now ending my post but I am still craving. krr. krr. krr. :(

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!

Brique Modern Kitchen

Tuesday, August 19, 2014 Unknown 2 Comments Category : #BriqueMenu , Asian cuisine , Asian fusion , Barbeque , Brique , Brique Cebu , Filipino dishes , foodaholic , Italian foods , Lahug , Modern Kitchen , restaurants , sandwich

"Good Food. Good Company."

Another restaurant has opened its doors and is now ready to engage in the growing food industry in Cebu. Thanks to my dear friend, we were able to take part in the official launch of Brique. Maybe, you are also curious as to why they chose this name. I was too. As what I have read on their page, they view each task as individual bricks working together to give you an experience that is as solidly built as any wall. With that, they assure every customer to have a good dining experience from the moment they enter their doors to the moment they step out again. Details, even the smallest ones, are given importance. So, does it make sense? Yes? Yea. Cool name, well thought.

The Location.

Located along Salinas Drive, Lahug (beside Chikaan).

Operating Hours: Mon - Fri: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Sat - Sun: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.

The Place.

The combination of wood, concrete, steel and glass gives the place a rustic feel with a modern touch.

It's simple but I think it's classier. The chairs are a plus, plus. They have comfy couches on the 2^nd floor, definitely a good place for lounging around after having a hearty meal.

With my ever talented model^^

This is where they show off their wines.

That ladder will take you to the 2^nd floor. Seriously? Nah, just kidding.^^

The Menu.

They have a wide selection of dishes and beverages. For the complete menu, please click HERE.

Our Order.

DCC @ PHP 190

Don't Count your Calories on this Ube cake with all the goodness of Halo-Halo.

A new way to enjoy one of Filipino's favorites, Halo-Halo.

Playful name, isn't it? Gaaaahddd. I'm still counting my calories.

Lechon Belly Sandwich @ PHP 195

Lechon belly with Caesar dressing on a Kaiser roll. Served with potato chips.

A healthier way to have Lechon. Maybe, it was really intended to be healthy that's why it was a bit bland and kinda dry. I wouldn't have enjoyed it without the ketchup. Sarsa, puhlease? :) No worries with the meat though, it was tender.

Carbonara @ PHP 120

Bacon, mushroom and grated Parmesan in a rich cream sauce.

Creeaaamyyy.

Italian Sausage & Mushroom @ PHP 230

Homemade Italian Sausage with mushrooms in truffle-infused cream sauce.

This was the best for us. The Italian Sausage gave a distinct flavor to the dish.

Aaannd, it was on them. ^^

They had this promotional offer "Pay with a Post" on their launching day wherein diners will post a photo of their orders on FB or Instagram with the hashtag #BriqueMenu and the most expensive dish you ordered will be on the house. Well, well, well. Should have known earlier. Still, we had a good time and we went home with happy and heavy stomachs, as heavy as bricks. :) Thank you BMK for that wonderful treat and looking forward to another relaxing chow moment in your place.

For inquiries and reservations contact (032) 414 1720. For more information, visit their Facebook page HERE and follow them on Instagram @briqueph.

Our Moments. ♥

ft. Chai, Karma and Reggie

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!

Bubble Bee Cafe

Friday, July 18, 2014 Unknown 0 Comments Category : #bubblebeecafe , #bubblebeeteahouse , Asian cuisine , Bubble Bee Cafe , Bubble Bee Tea House , cafe , foodaholic , IT Park , Lahug , tea house

"Your day is just about to get a little bit better."

Just when Friday was about to end, one little snag popped out and boy, I just didn't know how to handle my nerves. Good thing there's Bubble Bee Cafe to the rescue and of course it couldn't be better without my girl friends.

Another bee has found it's hive on the Ground Floor of Skyrise 3, IT Park and it's starting to buzz around the area. Bubble Bee Cafe is the 4^th branch of Bubble Bee Tea House and they have been operating for already a month. Please refer to this picture for the location of their other branches. They are open daily from 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 A.M.

The Location.

The Place.

While it's not as homey as the other branches, still the laid-back feeling is there. I deem the set-up appropriate to it's location.

Cute stuff.

This detail might go unnoticed so I'd like to let you know that there is a quote on their tables.

Cute pigs^^ Oink. Oink.

A memo board can be found at one corner of the cafe where you can post little notes.

These pillows are cool! Do hope they put more personalized quote pillows. That'd be cooler :D

The Menu.

For the beer lovers out there, when cold is not enough, they also offer beer below zero.

Our Order.

The Banana Milk Tea was a surprise. You better try it too!

( B o t t o m : W i n t e r m e l o n M i l k T e a / T o p , L t o R : T a r o M i l k T e a , B a n a n a M i l k T e a / C e n t e r : B l u e b e r r y S l u s h )

This one is definitely a guilty pleasure. I'm a cheese lover but this I say, the gravy won.

P o u t i n e : f r i e s , m o z z a c h e e s e c u r d s , g r a v y

Our BBC Moments. ♥

Playing around with our milk teas. Teehee.

That was an afternoon well spent at Bubble Bee Cafe. With its vibrant interior, it was definitely a place I just needed to uplift my spirit. The drinks were refreshing and the sweetness level is just enough. Since we were not that hungry, we weren't able to try a lot of their offerings but just by reading their menu, I could say that their dishes are quite interesting and I love that they have a wide range of food choices compared with other tea houses. I found their staff accommodating but there's nothing wrong to ask them to be more bubbly. One thing too, maybe window blinds can be a good addition to the place; they can be very helpful especially in the afternoon when the sun is out. It's still a month since they opened so I'm pretty confident that they will be working on some improvements. Bubble Bee Cafe made my day so much better. Now, it's easier to crave for milk tea, good milk tea. BONUS: If you are a lover of superheroes, don't miss to use their lavatory. ^^

Till next post, lovies. Ciao!

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