Banapple cakes deserves a separate post! We love their pasta dishes, and also their cakes! A trip to Banapple rewards you with a gastronomic treat because all the food in the menu is good. After a satisfying meal, try one of the these cakes to top off your lunch or dinner.
Banoffee Pie
Banapple, I first heard of this restaurant from friends and colleagues but since the first branch is in Katipunan, I never got to visit this place. Fortunately, Banapple has another branch in Quezon City, located at the 2nd Floor of Il Terrazzo along Tomas Morato. I visited Banapple to prove all the props received by this restaurant.
Banapple, Il Terrazzo
The restaurant is quite small, there were only a few chairs inside so seating area is very limited. They have additional tables and chairs outside though for smokers. What I love is the homey and cozy ambiance, feels like your visiting a friend’s or your grandma’s kitchen.
Banapple, Il Terrazzo
Ajisen Ramen is one food discovery when we were in Hong Kong. The ramen and the soup was so delicious that we dreamed of going back to HK just to have another round of Hong Kong food trip. But one chilly morning a day after Christmas, we found Ajisen Ramen at the Midtown wing of Robinson’s Place Manila. The food is simply fantastic, and if we’re ever anywhere else, like the UK, we’ll be sure to give 118 118 a ring to find somewhere similar, as you just can’t go wrong with ramen. We’re not sure at first if it’s the same as the one in HK but after scanning the menu proved that they’re the same.
Ajisen Ramen (image from Myfoodtrip.com)
It was a hot Sunday afternoon and while were heading back to Caloocan from my in-laws in Las Pinas, we decided to grab shakes or anything cold at Mall of Asia. Coming from the South, we immediately caught a glimpse of The Creamery, ice cream on a scorching hot afternoon is bliss.
The Creamery is part of the Selecta Kids Universe in Mall of Asia. Kids Universe houses Cosmic Kidz, a five-story kiddie play area, largest play area in Manila as of date. Kids + playground + ice cream = A TREAT!
I prefer Selecta ice cream than other brands so I immediately looked for ice cream treats on the menu. I was torn between the Belgian Chocolate Mint and Ferrero Rocher ice cream, but the staff said that the latter is their bestseller so I ordered it.
Ferrero Rocher ice cream, Php 185
Shomal Kebabs and Curries is the new name of Hossein’s restaurant, a restaurant that serves Halal Middle Eastern cuisine. We fancied to try this restaurant after getting used to the taste of Mister Kebab and Grilled Tomato. A little on the expensive side but upon tasting the saffron rice, I then knew the difference between eating at Shomal and the latter two. Mister Kebab and Grilled Tomato serve their kebabs with just plain rice and a small dollop of butter. At Shomal, we’re in for a treat.
Beef Chelo Kebab Solo, Php 295
I’ve been reading about Dong Bei dumplings from various bloggers since last year but every time we go to Binondo, we always ended up eating at President’s Tea House. The reason is we can’t find Dong Bei’s location from our few attempts, good thing the foodie-in-me kept on insisting to search for one of Binondo’s best kept secrets.
Dong Bei is located at 642 Yuchengco St., from Binondo Church, walk down Ongpin St. and turn left at Yuchengco St. Dong Bei is next to a dress shop and it’s nearing the dead end of the street. Although the restaurant’s facade seems uninviting and unappetizing for a Chinese restaurant for that matter, based on the raves I read, it must be worth it.
Dong Bei dumplings are made fresh everyday
