Butamaru Ramen is the newest home grown ramen chain to join the ramen wars in Manila. They quietly opened last September in Westgate Center, Alabang under Chef Jerome Lim who trained under Sugimura-san of Menko noodle company in Oita, Japan. The ramen shop is a bit hidden from the main road inside … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch at Caviar Restaurant and Champagne Bar
During our staycation in Bellevue Manila last April, we were invited to try out the Sunday brunch at Caviar Restaurant and Champagne Bar. Caviar of course specializes in what else but caviar, with many different kinds from the affordable to the extravagant variants which requires advance … [Read more...]
Chairman Wang’s Prime Beef Noodle House in Molito, Alabang
During our weekend staycation last April at Bellevue Manila, we added a little tasting trip to Chairman Wang's Prime Beef Noodle House in Molito, Alabang. The restaurant specializes in Taiwanese fresh hand pulled noodles. Some say that hand pulled noodles or "La Mien" was the inspiration behind … [Read more...]
LASA Bistro in Alabang by Chef CK Kalaw
LASA Bistro is a new restaurant that opened in Commerce Center, Alabang owned by Chef CK Kalaw and a couple of his friends. I first met Chef CK when he was with XO46 where he produced some wonderful heirloom Filipino dishes. LASA Bistro is Chef CK's take on modern Filipino cuisine, giving the … [Read more...]