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Victoria Harbour Cafe in Resorts World Manila
August 19th, 2014 — Appetizer, Beverage, Casual, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, New Brews, Newport City, Pasay, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Where To Eat
Mr. Kurosawa: New in Menu
March 18th, 2012 — Beverage, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, European, Japanese, New Brews, Newport City, Newport Mall, Pasay, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Spanish, Where To Eat
Albeit Mr.Kurosawa Restaurant has been around for more than three years now (Eastwood branch), this was the first time I was able to try it in their Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila branch, which is on their second year of operations.
The Euro-Japanese mix concept is new to me as well. The owners described it as “Japanese cuisine with a touch of European flair” headed by corporate Chef Christine Nicole Nicolas, Chef Benjamin Gonzales, and Chef Florabel Co-Yatco.
French-Japanese items like tempura or gyoza souflaits, steaks and fine wines; Greek-Japanese items like Japanese kebabs and salads; Spanish-Japanese items like the japaella; and Italian-Japanese items such as pastas and pizza, are among some of the interesting fusion cuisines. This is complemented with traditional Japanese favourites such as kobe, teriyaki, tempura, donburi, sushi and sashimi.
New Offerings
Their new offerings include chicken, katsu dishes, and milk teas. They are the following:
and Shrimp Katsu (top photo)
There are also Salmon Katsu (P448) and Torikatsu (P288) which I was not able to try. Regular iced tea are at about P70; add P30 for the large size.
Highly Recommended
Highly recommended are the 4pc. Chicken Wings called Last Samurai (P298) and Ebi Katsu (P398).
Needs Improvement
On the other hand, thier range of milk teas need perking up. I found the Strawberry Yakult Milk Tea (Sakura) and Matcha Milk Tea (Yojimbo) ordinary.
I have yet to try the Winter Melon Milk Tea (Sanjuru).
Here are some more shots from their menu:
Check out their branches below:
Eastwood Branch
G/F Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City
10am – 11pm (Sun to Thu)
10am – 12pm (Fri to Sat)
Tel no. (+632) 901-0825.Resorts World Manila Branch
2F Newport Mall, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City
11am – 11pm Everyday
Tel no. (+632) 973-6213
Feel free to share your Mr. Kurusawa adventures here in case you have tried dining in any of their two branches. 🙂
Marriott Cafe: 5-Star Dining Made Affordable
October 13th, 2011 — Appetizer, Buffet, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Filipino, Fine Dining, Fusion, Hotels, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Marriot Cafe, Marriot Hotel Manila, Newport City, Pasay, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Sinaporean, Western, Where To Eat
For the whole second anniversary month of Marriott Hotel Manila this October 2011, Marriott Cafe is promoting their Lunch Buffet at 50% off until October 31!
Feast on Marriott Café’s stuffed turkey, butter fried prawn on a bed of asparagus, blue marlin with tomato coulis, and Arabic chicken. All that even from appetizer, soup, salad, and dessert!
Together with some foodies, we got to try once more Marriott Cafe‘s international dishes last weekend.
I usually go around the buffet and pick only those that I liked. But this time around, I tried them by areas. 🙂
My first plate was Chinese-inspired with oriental dishes.
The second plate was a Japanese special with maki, sushi, and one of my favorites – tempura, among others.
My third plate was from the Middle-East with beef skewers and grilled meat. 🙂
The fourth plate has a western theme filled with steaks and some seafood.
Here are the other luscious photos I got during our lunch buffet at Marriott Cafe.
Desserts!
Visit Marriott Hotel and avail of this opportunity from October 1 to October 31, 2011 (Mondays-Saturdays) at the Marriott Cafe Lunch Buffet promo and get to enjoy a 5-star hotel dining experience with flowing ice tea at only half the price – P875 . 🙂
Starbucks Alert: Soy on My Strawberries, Sesame on My Green Tea!
June 27th, 2011 — 6750, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Banawe, Batangas, Beverage, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Davao, Eastwood, Forbes Town Center, Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 1, Greenbelt 3, Greenhills, Iloilo, Jupiter St, Makati, Makati Avenue, Malate, Malaysia, Mandaluyong, Manila, Newport City, Ortigas, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon City, Restaurants, Robinsons Galleria, Rockwell, Singapore, Singapore, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SouthEast Asia, Sweet Shops, Tagaytay, Taguig, The Fort, The Veranda, Timog, Tomas Morato, Western, Where To Eat
Remember the “However-You-Want-It Frappuccino Blended Beverage†article two months ago which showed ways to create blended beverages with a variety of syrups, toppings and intensities? Well, here’s some newer flavors Starbucks came up with which will be offered starting tomorrow, June 28!
Introducing the new Black Sesame Green Tea Cream Frappuccino and Soy Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino blended beverages!
The Black Sesame Green Tea Cream Frappuccino blended beverage is a mix of “matcha powder and black sesame powder, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and black sesame seeds” while Soy Strawberries and Cream Frappucino is made with “soy milk blended with ice, infused with strawberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.”
Want to create something uniquely yours? Here’s how to create your however you want it Frappuccino blended beverages:
Request any milk:
- Nonfat, whole or soy
Choose the coffee intensity:
- Regular, double, triple, decaf
Or choose “cream†for a coffee-free beverage:
- Strawberries & Cream
- Vanilla Cream
- Caramel Cream
- Chocolate Cream
- Chai Cream
- Green Tea Cream
- Chocolate Chip Cream
Select your syrup or blend of syrups:
- Mocha
- White Mocha
- Mint
- Raspberry
- Vanilla
- Caramel
- Hazelnut
- Classic
- Sugar-free Vanilla
Choose whipped cream, light on the whip or no whip
- Add a topping:
- Mocha drizzle
- Caramel drizzle
I’ve tried and I’ve discovered that I’m lousy at experimenting with my Starbucks concoctions so I guess I’ll settle with trying out the new Starbucks Black Sesame Green Tea Cream Frappuccino and Soy Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino blended beverages first! 😛
Marriott Cafe’s Ocean’s Surf Seafood Buffet
January 19th, 2011 — Appetizer, Buffet, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Filipino, Fine Dining, Fusion, Hotels, Japanese, Marriot Cafe, Marriot Hotel Manila, New Brews, Newport City, Pasay, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Vietnamese, Western, Where To Eat
Marriott Café comes up with another deliciously themed buffet – the Ocean’s Surf! It’s a seafood buffet with a wide spread of ocean treasures that’s sure to fill your Friday and Saturday nights at Marriott Hotel Manila.
At a conservative estimate, I think I had about 8 different shrimp dishes in that single night last weekend.
This seafood buffet included the classic drunken shrimp, fried drunken shrimp, grilled shrimp, shrimp skewers, Thai-style Shrimp kebab, shrimp salad, ‘Suahe‘, Shrimp & Oyster, and Seafood Risotto – whew! (I think I missed one) 🙂
They also had a drink called ‘Ocean Deep‘ which is a combination of blue lemonade with soda.
The Drunken Shrimp was courtesy of Chef Brammer who hand-picked the live shrimps direct from the aquarium into the cooking pan, added the liquor, shook the mongkok, and added the spices.
Of course there were other seafood dishes including a gigantic Fried Lapu-lapu, Rock Lobsters, Tempura, Salmon, and other fish dishes.
Recommendations
Aside from the fresh and delectable shrimps, the Sinigang na Salmon caught my palate’s fancy.
I suggest you grill the lobster against eating it as it is. This could remove possible unlikely aftertaste.
The Shrimp & Seafood Risotto is also highly recommended that night. The sticky risotto mixes well with the creatures of the sea. 🙂
You could also have a seafood-break once in a while with other preparations such as Roast Beef, pasta, pizza (which had seafood flavors as well), fruits, and desserts among others.
Lastly, buffet dining is always better as a group activity. 🙂 It’s always better to indulge with your relatives, friends, or loved ones. It’s something you don’t do alone or just in a pair.
Marriott Cafe in Marriott Hotel Manila is open everyday from 6:30am to 11:00 pm. The Ocean’s Surf Seafood Buffet is available Fridays and Saturdays at P1,750 nett (adults) and Php875 (children). Children 12 years and below get in half the price, 6 years old and below get in for free.
For inquiries and reservations on Marriott‘s Ocean’s Surf Seafood Buffet, check out their website at http://mariott.com/mnlap or call (632) 988-999.
Free Starbucks Crème Brulee Macchiato
October 27th, 2010 — 6750, Affairs, Banawe, Batangas, Beverage, Casual, Cebu, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Davao, Greenbelt 3, Greenhills, Iloilo, Jupiter St, Makati, Malate, Manila, Naga, New Brews, Newport City, Ortigas, Paranaque, Pasay, Promos / Events, Quezon City, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, The Fort, Tomas Morato, Where To Eat
Seriously? It’s Starbucks Philippines‘ 400,000++ fans which prompted Starbucks Philippines to give the second Creme Brulee Macchiato for free to their customers.
Having reached more than 400,000 likes in their Starbucks Facebook Fanpage, Starbucks Philippines is treating all their customers to a second Crème Brulee Macchiato.This means after buying a Creme Brulee Macchiato, you get another one free, of any size, of equal or lesser value, of what you ordered, instantly.
I got this from the Starbucks Philippines Facebook page
Creme Brulee Macchiato is a warm mix of creme brulee flavored syrup, steamed milk, and Starbucks® espresso. It is then topped with foam and lined with roast dark caramel. ‘Tall‘ is priced P130, with ‘Venti‘ and ‘Grande‘ at P145 and P160, respectively.
All you need to do is say this line to the Starbucks Barista “I am a Starbucks Philippines Facebook Fan“. This treat started yesterday and will run from until tomorrow October 28, 2010.
You may have your Starbucks Creme Brulee Macchiato hot or cold (Iced Creme Brulee Macchiato) but Crème Brulee Frappuccino Blended Coffee is NOT included in the offer. Congratulations Starbucks Philippines!
Halloween Events & Treats at Marriott Hotel Manila
October 19th, 2010 — Affairs, Buffet, Cravings, Dessert, Fine Dining, Hotels, Marriot Cafe, Marriot Hotel Manila, Newport City, Pasay, Promos / Events, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, Where To Eat
Marriott Hotel Manila brings your Halloween fantasy to life with the hippest spooky party season whether you are in for a day of dining or trick or treating with the kids.
Velocity Bar
A Halloween surprise awaits at Marriott‘s Velocity Bar on October 30, 2:00PM, where the little ones are in to experience a delightfully creepy wizard and witches party for only P500 nett.
An afternoon filled with spectacular party activity traditions such as a magic show, artsy face painting, and flashy glimmer tattoo. Dress them up with their dream character for a truly enchanting moment while they get a chance to win a thrilling gift for their cutest and most unique costume. The kids are also put in the spotlight at the interactive pizza making corner where they will have a great time embellishing their own pizza creations with premium toppings.
Lusciously prepared candy apple, choco banana, scary cup cake, marsh mellow, and pumpkin pie, among others, are toothsome savories of the day. These also include mini burgers, mini hotdogs, fried chicken, lasagna, bolognese, and mash potato. To partner with these delicious Halloween food line up, Californiaberry Non-Fat Frozen Yogurt and Fruit Magic ends the meal with their signature Halloween dessert contenders.
Plus Trick or Treat
Of course the traditional “trick or treat†will always be there. Up for grabs are dainty and decadent take home goodies courtesy of Nestle Chuckie, Yakult, Universal Robina Corporation, Grand Alpatech Corporation, Leslie’s Corporation, and Liwayway Marketing Corporation. While Enchanted Kingdom, the country’s premiere amusement park brings a truly fascinating experience to all kids and to those truly child at heart with their take home souvenirs to all participants. Moreover, take home a photo souvenir courtesy of Baicapture.
Java+ Halloween Delicacies
When it comes to Halloween delicacies, the best cookies and cakes are those that reflect the chilling traditions of this spooky holiday. That’s why at Java+, the hotel’s grab and go outlet astounds everyone with these thoughtful gift selections, available for sale from October 30 to November 1, 2010.
Chef Meik Brammer
Join a culinary adventure with Executive Chef Meik Brammer’s specially selected Halloween brunch menu at Marriott Café on October 30. For only P1,850 net, let the dining episode begin with the succulent nuggets of the sea– lobster, king prawns, green mussel, red crab, fresh shrimp, poached clam, and oyster. At the hot station, look forward loading your plate with classic and international dishes such as roulade of sole fish with green asparagus, pork tenderloin medallions with thyme juice, grilled sea bream on saffron sauce, or chicken sweet and sour.
Tempting grilled meats are also the star of the buffet with its delectable choices of salmon steaks, chicken sate, beef tenderloin steaks, shi-I-taki /shrimp skewer, and lamb chops. Carving, pizza, Asian, barbeque, and other heaps of delectable delights will surely keep anyone blissfully satisfied. End the fiercely, flavorsome feast with heavenly homemade ice cream concoctions and creamy, velvety soft chocolate fondue with pineapple, strawberry, watermelon, and scary cookies to dip away. The 1 person buffet also entitles the guest to one entrance ticket to the Wizards and Witches party.
Indeed, Halloween becomes truly bewitching with these treats and Halloween costume parties.
Mooncake Festival at Resorts World Manila
September 22nd, 2010 — Affairs, Cravings, Dessert, Hotels, Maxims Hotel, Newport City, Pasay, Promos / Events, Resorts World Compound, Restaurants, Where To Eat
Coming from a Chinese family myself, the traditional mid-autumn celebration of Chinese Mooncake Festival is celebrated in at least some way or the other. In previous years, we did play the traditional Mooncake dice game with prizes among family members.
Although, we won’t be having one this year, it is comforting to know that the Mooncake tradition is still alive in most Chinese communities.
“With a delicious tradition rich in history, the festival is strongly associated with the Moon Goddess of Immortality. It also represents the time of the year when the moon is at its fullest and marks the end of the harvest. It is traditionally celebrated with dances, moon viewing parties, and of course, partaking of mooncakes.“
Like in Resorts World Manila (RWM) in Newport (Pasay City), the next three days’ celebrations focuse on the Chinese culture surrounding the Mooncake Festival. They have actually started these since last month with the Mooncake redemption promo. Casino slot machine players may use points earned from August 22 to September 24 to take home up to three mooncakes a day. 200 Mooncakes are available for redemption throughout the promo period.
From September 22 to 24, Resorts World Manila will also be rewarding cakes and tea at its Mooncake and High Tea mini-buffet for only 18 points. There would also be a daily Mooncake Raffle with 12 electronic raffle draws will be held each day from 3:00 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. at certain intervals. With four varieties of moon cake in each box, Mooncakes will also available for sale at Resorts World Manila’s Passion Restaurant.