Foodscapade: Lydia's Lechon Restaurant Timog Avenue

It’s already been a two-day craving and the intensity grows stronger and stronger each day. Finally one Bebe Wednesday, we got to satiate our stomachs with Lydia’s famous lechon. Though there are already other brands coming up these days like Hecky’s and Elar's, there’s nothing much more comforting than having the lechon we’ve been tasting since we were kids.

Arriving at Lydia’s in Timog Avenue, behold the sight of a glorious Lechon which we’ve been craving for for days. Seemingly all crispy and juicy, we immediately ordered two of their value meals wherein you get to pick from two of their viands namely: Kare-Kare, Bopis, Paksiw na Lechon, and their famous Special Lechon, of course. I had Paksiw and Lechon while A had Kare-Kare and Lechon.

The first Lechon piece we had felt like we were sent straight to heaven. It was succulent and packed with so much flavor once you pair it with their sweet and peppery liver sauce. On the other hand, their Lechon Paksiw and Kare-Kare were nice partners.

Truly, Lydia’s didn't fail to satisfy our cravings. We rarely have pork since we’re becoming more conscious about our health these days. But one thing is for sure, when we crave for pork, Lydia’s Lechon is something that’ll definitely be at the top of our list. L

Foodscapade: Kasuga Ramen House Sgt. Esguerra

Since our schedules permit us to have Bebe Wednesday weekly, we decided to have our foodcapades during these days. Recently, we visited Kasuga Ramen House, a Japanese restaurant located at Sgt. Esguerra St., Quezon City

At first, we were hesitant to enter as we saw that there were no customers inside that time. But being foodies, we still gave it the benefit of the doubt. We ordered two dishes namely: Chicken Karaage and Chicken Teriyaki. Personally, their Chicken Teriyaki was really delicious and addicting. Their Chicken Karaage could be better with sauce though.

Apart from that, we were served complimentary glasses of their rice tea and bowls of their soup. Not being plain tea fanatics, we really didn't like the rice tea but found it so refreshing. Something new. Their clear broth soup though was really good and tasty.

Thanks Kasuga for a wonderful and tasty Wednesday meal! MBA

Foodscapade: Empanada Nation Sgt. Esguerra

Lately, we've rarely ate pork in any of our meals. For some reason, it has always been one of our guilty pleasures as it is scrumptious yet sinful. When we have pork, we make sure it's lechon, crispy pata, or our all time favorite, bagnet.

Ilocos Bagnet Meal

Served with rice, red egg, and KBL

KBL - Kamatis Bagoong Lasona

A found this new place to eat which is called Empanada Nation just a few blocks away from the ABS-CBN compound. At first I thought that by the mere name of the store, they only sell empanadas. But A assured me that there were meals as well such as Pinakbet, Igado, Crispy Bagis, and their Bagnet Meal which we ordered.

Special Ilocos Empanada

We can say that it was worth its price but what we really loved was their Special Ilocos Empanada which was really filling and uber delicious!

#EmpanadaNation

8 thumbs up (hands including our feet) for Empanada Nation from both of us! As we are blogging this entry, we're actually craving for some more authentic Ilocano food. YUM! L

Manila Escape, Laguna Escapade!

After all the stress and excitement brought about by the planning, our first ever out-of-town vacation finally pushed through. As the title of this entry reads, we planned this trip to unwind, relax, and temporarily escape the hustle and bustle in the city.

Foodscapade: World Chicken SM Mall of Asia

Be good to your heart - eat grilled!

Last week, we decided to celebrate A's birthday at The Mall of Asia due to some work commitments that A had to do there. As we were going through the list of affordable-yet-tummy-satisfying places to eat in our minds, we came across World Chicken.

First opened in 1998 at Glorietta, World Chicken is famous for their succulent and freshly flame-grilled chicken which they would smother with a sauce of your choice and the option of pairing it with one or two sidings. It is a food journey as they take you from Asia to the rest of the world with the choices they offer.

From their sauces (Farm Fresh Mushroom, Brown Gravy, Mornay Cheese, Ranch BBQ, Sweet Chili Sauce, Corn & Mushroom, Teriyaki, and Taragon) to their sidings (Spaghetti Pomodoro, Fettucine Al Tono, Pesto Cream, Asian Noodle, Mashed Potato, Bacon Rice, Japanese Rice, Plain Rice, Español Rice, Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Cheese Muffin, and Fried Banana), World Chicken really offers one an appetizing feast for the belly!

It was not actually our first trip to World Chicken and what we came back for is their hearty and generous servings which really satisfy our grumbling tummies! MBA

Foodscapade: Tornado Peri-Peri Sgt. Esguerra

Getting tired of the usual suspects for lunch, we decided to walk towards ABS-CBN’s vicinity in search for something new. We came upon Tornado Peri-Peri Chicken, a new fast-food restaurant which boasts their very unique yet Filipino-adapted flavors.

Foodscapade: BonChon Chicken UP Technohub

We had a quick food trip at BonChon Chicken UP Technohub last March 27 (Holy Wednesday). Curiosity struck us as we were having a hard time picking where to dine that night given that we should eat no pork! Since we have certainly heard the buzz and the hype that this Korean fast-food brought to the Philippines already about a year ago with their glazed chicken, we are still yet to taste it for ourselves.

Spongebob Squarepants

As much as possible, we try to make it a point to allot Saturdays to spend time together. Last Saturday was really special not only because we watched It Takes A Man And A Woman but also because we had a chance to de-stress ourselves from school and work. WITH SPONGEBOB!

Foodscapade: Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House Binondo

Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House

Photo: Lifeiskulayful.net

When we decided to have a quick break from our 14-church visitation on Maundy Thursday, we came across an establishment with a bright purple signage that offers affordable and delicious Chinese cuisine: Mr. Ube Rice and Noodle House, a restaurant from the same company behind Eng Bee Tin.

Foodscapade: Buddy's Pancit Lucban Timog Avenue

Dito Parang Laging Fiesta!

Waiting for our food to be served

We’re both self confessed foodies that simply have the spontaneity to go out and eat at new places that we get intrigued of blogging. Buddy’s Pancit Lucban is one of them as it showcases the grandiosity of Quezon Province’s Pahiyas Festival along with authentic Filipino cuisine that they are willing to serve their customers.

Chocochip Cookies

Vanilla Cupcakes

Love and cupcakes have a great deal in common: they enrich the soul and delight the heart.

Delight family and friends with these Vanilla cupcakes that are wonderfully sweet and buttery.

These are perfect for any celebration!

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Foodscapade: Razon's of Guagua UP Technohub

Razon's of Guagua: Pampanga's Famous Halo-halo & Pancit Luglug

We've certainly heard the talk about Razon’s of Guagua's Halo-halo so we are pretty much aware that it has become a big hit for some Manileños. Becoming much curious as to why it boomed here in the Metro, we wanted to see and to taste for ourselves if there's more to the restaurant than their famous Halo-halo.

Foodscapade: Adobo Connection SM North Edsa Annex

Adobo Connection

Kanin All U Can!

As A said last Saturday, Adobo Connection is a food place you’d really find yourself coming back to because it is worth it. Craving for some good Kare-Kare and being avid Adobo fans, we decided to give this fast food restaurant a try.

Foodscapade: Hainanese Delights SM North Edsa

Being adventurous people, we really make it a point to try something new every time. Whether it’s about the new fashion craze or the latest food buzz, we always make sure to give it a try. Looking for new finds, we found Hainanese Delights just last week at the east wing of SM North EDSA’s main mall, a restaurant which offers that exotic Singaporean cuisine for Filipinos to taste. They have a widely varied menu which includes rice, noodles, and other side dishes.

Foodscapade: Tokyo Bubble Tea North Edsa

Yesterday, we decided to give Tokyo Bubble Tea Milk Tea Place & Restaurant at SM North Edsa The Block a try since we were craving for some milk tea. We ordered their Strawberry and Taro Milk Teas.

From the two that we ordered, we personally loved the later because it just had the right amount of sweetness and that real taro flavor that we were looking for. What we really found cute though was the fact that they serve their milk teas not in that signature plastic cups that tea shops have but in a beer mug! Bubble Tea offers not only milk teas but some authentic Japanese food as well. MBA