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The Fox Who Cried Wolf
August 5th, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Bonifacio Global City, Casual, Cuisine, European, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Taguig, Where To Eat
Beyond Pork Buns @ Tim Ho Wan
July 10th, 2014 — Appetizer, Casual, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Mandaluyong, New Brews, Restaurants, SM Megamall, Where To Eat
Undoubtedly, Tim Ho Wan’s maiden opening in Manila a few months ago was a huge success with its long lines persisting even until my recent second visit. My first was part of the SM Mega Food Tour.
#CrackThat: A Day of 10,000 FREE Greenwich Pizza Thins! (July 17)
July 9th, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Pizza / Pasta, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Greenwich introduced the improved Pizza Thins last year to address pizza-lovers’ thirst for thin crust love.
Special Signature Greenwich Pizza Thins
But what is it in Greenwich Pizza Thins that makes it better?
It’s the authentic cracking sound you hear with your first bite! Fresh from the oven, the crisp texture also releases the pizza flavor and aroma which enhances your experience and love for pizza thins, right?
And guess what, that experience is just about to get even better!
Greenwich #CrackThat Day!
Greenwich #CrackThat Day
Chhose Better w/ Chuckie (changed to Aug 8)
Exactly one (1) week from now on July 16 (July 17 gor Metro Manila), 2014 (Wednesday), it’s Greenwich #CrackThat Day!
This is when the country’s favorite pizza and pasta chain will be giving away 10,000 boxes of  FREE Double size Pizza Thins to the first 100 customers in select Greenwich branches around the Philippines and visitors in Greenwich pop-up booths around Metro Manila! (Check the list of updated branches below).
Tip: NomNom Club‘s guess is that the Greenwich SM North EDSA branch will be one of them!
Moreover, an anniversary night celebration will be held at Republiq Club in Resorts World Manila entitled “Choose Better: #CrackThat” featuring Chuckie!
For inquiries and table reservation, you may call 0917.5508888.
July 10, 2014 Update:
FREE 10,000 Boxes of Greenwich Pizza Thins  July 17 for Metro Manila)
Greenwich #CrackThat Branches
Greenwich Pizza Thins
Excited? Check out Greenwich Facebook Page for more #CrackThat Day news and details!
Can you guess which Greenwich branch I’ll be at for the Greenwich #CrackThat Day on July 16 (July 17 for Metro Manila) ? 🙂
The Starbucks Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino Review (+Banana Chocolate too!)
June 12th, 2014 — Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fusion, New Brews, Quick Service, Restaurants, Western
Summer in the Philippines has officially ended as the rainy season kicked in with a tropical depression starting a few days ago.
KyoChon Redefines Korean Fried Chicken in the Philippines
June 5th, 2014 — Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Korean, New Brews, Ortigas, Restaurants, SM Megamall, Where To Eat
Surely you have tasted at least one of the more known Korean fried chicken brands in the Philippines. Top of mind may most probably be BonChon, 4Fingers, or even the one from Kogi Bulgogi.
Kyochon Philippines
But barely 6 weeks in the Philippines, new player Kyochon have been making waves based from both customer reviews and media feedback for its double fried chicken – Kyochon Chicken. NomNom Club was able to try ’em first hand a few weeks ago.
Kyochon Chicken
Kyochon Original
Their star offering, are of course – the Kyochon Chicken. It is offered in four (4) variant series – Original (Kyochon series), Honey (Honey series), Spicy (Red series), and the Soonsal series.
The first variant is a crunchy and crispy chicken with a light taste of garlic and soy which is a good starting point if you’d like to eventually try all four.
Honey Series
The second one is my personal favorite. The honey series is the sweetest among the four because of the honey glaze sauce covering its crispy chicken skin. Did you know that the chicken is marinated for 24 hours in a special seasoning then fried and coated with natural honey sauce?
The third variant is for spicy-chicken lovers. It uses Kyochon’s original hot sauce made from Korea’s hottest red chili peppers. Surprisingly, I liked this as well because its level of spiciness was tolerable and just right for my taste.
Red / Spicy
Finally, the Soonsal series is a special rice-battered, boneless and skinless breast-thigh meat. It comes with a choice of 3 dipping sauces. Among the four, I think it’s the KyoChon honey chicken which would click with Filipinos because of it’s sweeter profile.
Soonsal Series
Kyochon Philippines Chicken Prices
For WINGS, a ‘small‘ order consists of 5 pcs of chicken and costs P149. The ‘medium‘ order has 10 pcs at P290 while the ‘large‘ order with 20pcs is at P540.
For DRUMSTICK, a ‘small‘ order consists of 2 pcs of chicken and costs P149. The ‘medium‘ order has 4 pcs at P290 while the ‘large‘ order with 8pcs is at P540.
Tip: Cost-wise for both wings and drumsticks, the small and medium orders are similar. You can only save with the large order.
The Soonsal pricing is similar to the drumsticks as indicated above. Other soonsal variant includes Soy Soonsal, Soonsal Ricebowl, and Soonsal Salad.
Kyochon Salad with Blueberry Sauce
Kyochon Chicken Arrives in the Philippines
Kyochon Chicken Sauces
A particular Kyochon difference I noticed from other Korean fired chicken in the market would be its sauces. Kyochon Chicken are more moist and sauce-heavy in the glaze which is a good thing. The Original Kyochon series sauce is a mix of garlic and soy while the Honey series uses real honey. The Red series uses domestically grown red pepper concentrate
Potato Wedges
Other Kyochon Dishes
The other Kyochon dishes we were able to try were the salad with blueberry sauce (P120++), wedge potato (P150) and Kimchi Fried Rice (P99).
They also serve Barley, Corn, Green, and Sparkling Tea at P70. The barley tea I was able to try was plain and simple. If you want your drink without the fancy mix, then they’re for you.
They also serve beers like San Mig Light, Pale Pilsen, and Premium SMB at P65.
Perhaps I’d try their Chili Chicken Steak Rice and Galbi Chicken Steak Rice, both priced at P280, in my next visit.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Lastly, I highly recommend KyoChon’s combo meals. They are wallet-friendly considering that it’s a served restaurant and not fast-food:
- Combo 1 10pcs wings + salad + 2 rice + 2 drinks = P549
- Combo 2 20pcs wings + salad + 4 rice + 4 drinks = P999
Barley Tea (right) & Green Tea (left)
Kyochon: From South Korea to the Philippines
Kyochon SM Megamall
Kyochon started in South Korea as early as 1991. With a tagline “Chicken Like You Never Had Before,” Kyochon Korea has established its iconic Kyochon Chicken.
KyoChon Philippines strategically choose to open its first branch in SM Megamall, in particular at building B which houses the newest mall wing – the Mega Fashion Hall. In fact, it was part of the recent Mega Food Tour as curated by top blogger Anton Diaz of Our Awesome Planet.
Kyochon Industrial Interiors
Moreover, SM Megamall is situated at the center of Metro Manila, not too far from Makati, and still considerably reachable from Quezon City.
The Kyochon Promise
Kyochon Philippines Prices
Kyochon offers three core promises. The first of which is that they offer good dining experience because they “are not fast-food“. This is followed by their commitment to serve only good and healthy chicken. And finally, the use of all natural ingredients so you can be assured that their pickled radish does not contain lacier acetic acid, sodium saccharine, and no MSG.
Kyochon Chicken is double fried with thin batter resulting to a less greasy and light taste made rich with its various sauce. We highly recommend it specially the Honey Chicken.
The 4 Kyochon Korean Fried Chicken Series
Kyochon Philippines might be a late-comer when compared to its competitors but I think they just elevated the standard for Korean fried chicken in the Philippines. Have you tried Kyochon in SM Megamall? Share with us your feedback and review in the comment section below.
Delicious Throwback with Shakey’s Pizza 1954
May 29th, 2014 — Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, New Brews, Pizza / Pasta, Restaurants, Western
Shakey’s Philippines
Shakey’s Pizza goodness has been around for decades creating good times and great food. And when the brand hit Philippine shores almost 40 years ago, it revolutionized the way Filipinos eat their pizza, the Shakey’s style.
Shakey’s Favorites
Aside form their world-famous thin crust pizza, Filipinos have come to love Shakey’s for their Chicken ‘N Mojos and Pasta.
Shakeys Pizza 1954
Last week, Shakey’s Philippines introduced a new innovation in their line-up of offerings – the Shakeys Pizza 1954. It was introduced to the media and a couple of bloggers at the Shakey’s Katipunan branch. They unveiled a contemporary gourmet pizza which brings the goodness of freshest ingredients coupled with a unique crust to come up with an awesome new offering.
Shakey’s Pizza 1954
The new Shakey’s Pizza 1954 highlights a new chewy, soft, and delectable dough base pizza customers will love. It is then made more special with juicy slices of Italian sausage, Angus beef, pepperoni, 100% Mozzarella cheese, red onions, and topped with rosemary, Basil leaves, and Parmesan cheese.
The Verdict
We were able to try a few slcies and eventually consumed everything. 🙂 They say “the secret’s in the crust” using a unique crust and a combination of fresh ingredients. I think that’s true especially when paired with chunks of Angus beef. Add to that the herbal aftertaste care of the Basil leaves.
It’s a tasty and delicious throwback indeed that can bring you all the way back to 1954! 🙂
Shakey’s Pizza 1954: “the Secret’s in the Crust”
The Shakey’s Experience
And what do you know, Shakey’s Katipunan branch uses Flat Technology for their tables. Flat Technology is a patented Australian technology which makes table dining experience stable and hassle free.
Have you had your coffee spill on your lap or your tea cup turned on the table just because one of the table’s foot is unstable?
Shakey’s Pizza Slice
The simple problem of wobbly tables has plagued the Philippine restaurant industry for decades and Filipinos usually just “sweep the problem under the rug“. Well, I guess its time to eleveate the customer experience and give diners what they deserve – a sturdy and steady table. And I’m glad Shakey’s Katipunan knows that by using Flat Technology-equipped tables.
I guess that’s another reason to love Shakey’s Katipunan even more. Add to that the new Shakey’s Pizza 1954 with a price for only Php 450 and we have a great throwback meal!
The new gourmet pizza is available in all Shakey’s branches in the Philippines since last week.
What is Starbucks Reserve Coffee?
May 27th, 2014 — Beverage, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, Quick Service, Restaurants
Starbucks Reserve Coffee
Starbucks Philippines recently introduced its new offerings among the world’s most “exotic, rare and exquisite” Starbucks Reserve Coffees in the Philippines.
Top 10 Restaurants From My Mega Food Tour
May 23rd, 2014 — Affairs, Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Beverage, Buffet, Casual, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, European, Filipino, Fine Dining, French, Fusion, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, New Brews, Ortigas, Pizza / Pasta, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, Sinaporean, SM Megamall, Spanish, Steakhouse, Sweet Shops, Western, Where To Eat
Arabian Coffee Maker @Lugang Cafe