When you've satisfied yourself with a good movie, what usually comes next is a search to devour. Much so, if watching is actually a 'work' thing. Let me add to the riddle that since it's work, you just have to find one decent spot to feast- in this case, that floor in Resorts World Manila with cinemas.


Just a few spots away, The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak attracts you with what sizzles.



The interior feels homey with the wooden ensemble and all, coupled with the smoke that sizzles everywhere. You'd find the resto's concept really cool and cute.



First, they have this standee where you just flip 'mooooove' if you want a waiter to tend to you or 'stop' if you want to put things in normal. Needless to say, you don't have to raise your hands to get attention. Cool.



Then, when your sizzling order arrives (unless it doesn't), the protocol is 1.) turn it (because the upper part isn't that cooked yet) then 2.) you pour the sizzlin' sauce and 3.) mix it. You'd find this really enjoyable and unique for something that's not shabu-shabu. It's also a good waiting time to cool it too.



To add to the thrill, (a.k.a your liberty to choose your own pepper adventure) they also have 7 sizzlin' sauces to choose from. When in doubt, just follow what's on the menu. Anyhow, it's posted everywhere you can just help but manage to write while waiting:

  1. Twist of Steak
  2. Terikayi Trippin'
  3. Hottie Tomato Steak
  4. Teri-Mayo Duo
  5. Marinara Connection
  6. Gravy Kind of Love
  7. Dippy Tartare Cream
After the smoke effect and all, taaaadaaaaa!


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Pork Barbeque Pepper Rice at Php 223 served with iced tea and teriyaki trippin' sauce

The Pork Barbeque Pepper Rice is just normal, nothing really so fantabulous with the flavor. The serving of rice is hefty but not so much with the pork.



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Sizzlin' Soya Cream Tuna at Php 160 with (if I'm not mistaken) Teri-Mayo duo sauce

You have to go healthy at times, yes, so this came next (after brooding over if giving it a second try was worth it). From of the greens in the rice, there's no mistaking, it's an embark on the right side. Tasting the tuna alone can be a bit bland but when paired with the teri-mayo duo sauce, it's a good combination. The sauce is so yummy, you can't help ask for more and you'd be surprised asking for more doesn't really cost a penny (mentally took note of this).


Did it really sizzled? Literally, yes but then again food is just normal. Sometimes service can be slow too. But for experience's sake, yes it's a fun place to dine.


The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak has a branch in:


4/F, Resorts World,
Newport City, Pasay City


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I've always wanted to eat in Hap Chan especially when its new branch opened along Alabang-Zapote Rd. Blame it on the “credit cards accepted here” tag hung on its glass walls, I thought it was that expensive.

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Where will you take us?

But since we have a very special brother to treat on his 19th birthday, we tried our luck in this inviting Chinese restaurant and feasted. 

hap chan yang chow

A plate of Yang Chow (Php 230) is enough for a family of 5 but since we had equally special guests with us, we had two. I didn't appreciate their Yang Chow but my siblings did.

hap chan sweet and sour pork

You can never go wrong with Sweet and Sour Pork (Php 250). Its yumminess lingered even after eating a spoonful of rice. The balance of its sweet and tangy flavor is perfect! I miss it everytime I eat sweet and sour.

hap chan sauteed beef

Sautéed Beef with Broccoli Flower (Php 240) tastes just fine although for me, it was overpowered with my love for their sweet and sour pork.

hap chan sliced chicken

Sliced Chicken with Two-Kind Mushroom (Php 250). Went healthy with this but in a goody-goody way.

hap chan braised chicken

Our pahabol order Braised Chicken with Sesame Seeds in Honey Sauce (Php 300). It doesn't look that inviting. I was surprised that it’s sweet (it's the honey!) and the chicken’s tender. 

Their serving is good for two to three people. Service is quite fast. I’m excited to eat again in Hap Chan and try other dishes. Even during eating our desserts in McDo, we still kept on raving about how we loved their food. *winks*'


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Rating: 4


Hap Chan is located along:



Alabang-Zapote Rd.
In front of Jollibee 
In a flighty night when McDonalds is usually craved, we swerved a bit and found ourselves in the bar strip of BF Homes.

We didn't party but we feasted in the yummy Mediterranean/Persian cuisine of Le Souk. Most of the foods served are flaming hot. Since I’m no fan of anything spicy, I tried their Picadillo in soft tacos (you can also choose hard). I got surprised with the feast on my plate. For only Php 160 I had two tacos, a bunch of potato wedges served with salsa or cream cheese. Although I prefer their potato wedges in garlic mayo. :) 

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The photo might not be good, but that doesn't mean to say that wasn't a hit. 

Given its value for money, good service (although I’ve read other reviews saying otherwise), average ambiance (it’s a restobar in the first place) Le Souk is worth another trip.



Le Souk is located at:


283 Aguirre Ave.,
BF Homes, 
Parañaque
Yabusog with my Yaburitong food buddies!

Yabu: House of Katsu is like a trip to Japan. Its animated walls, fresh from the land of the rising sun and condiments all complement together to serve the best original Katsu in town. Yabu isn't  all about the food, it’s the experience.


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 Yahoo for Yabu


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Yabu condiments + Himalayan pink salt

We didn't notice how fast or slow their service was. We got engrossed as their menu retold the beginnings of Katsu in words and in manga. And just before our orders were served, we made our very own tonkatsu sauce.

As we grind the sesame seeds, its aroma filled the air. That's our cue to pour a cup or two of the sauce, and we're now all set to munch.

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Grind and Pour

I ordered the Hire Tonkatsu Set (Php 330), as opposed to Rosu because it doesn’t have fat.  It came along with Japanese Rice (I went healthy so I opted for brown rice), miso soup, Japanese pickles, unlimited cabbage with sesame dressing and a bowl of fruit.

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Hire-kiri meal!

I enjoyed eating my Hire and did so effortlessly. The pork is soft in my mouth yet it’s crunchy on the outside (sounds like french fries :P).  Although I’m not a fan of miso soup, I banked on the unli cabbage to make a sulit meal. Speaking of sulit, I also was able to try Menchi (thanks to my friend, Kuya Ed who was surprisingly full at that time). It’s oozing with flavor, thanks to its oozy creamy cheese.


It’s a three thumbs-up for Yabu. It’s Japayummy and sulit! Not to mention their good service especially for new-timers.



Yabu: House of Katsu has a branch in:


SM Mall of Asia