Ba Noi's, UP Town Center, Diliman Quezon City

I wasn't able to take a pic of the restaurant but it really needs improvements.  The tables and chairs are made of heavy wood which are actually nice but the overall ambiance is not appetizing at all.  The counter to the kitchen doesn't look neat which adds to the bad vibes of the place.

Been craving to eat Pho and been wanting to try this Vietnamese restaurant.  We ordered Pho Ba (Beef noodle soup).  The good thing about this is that the serving is big.  We asked to split it in 2 bowls so we can share and it's like ordering 2 Pho Ba.  Unfortunately, it's not delicious =(

We also ordered their sandwich and was planning to share but we didn't get to eat it anymore because the Pho was enough to make us full.  We took it out and gave it to my dad.  My dad said it was ok.

The Clean Plate, UP Town Center, Quezon City

We decided to have our dinner at UP Town Center before going to our main event in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.  Almost all the restaurants were full although it was a weekday, Nov. 18, Wednesday, it was also a holiday due to APEC activities in the country.  We ended up eating here, The Clean Plate by Twist, mainly because it's not waiting like the other restaurants.  The Clean Plate offers organic food which also means healthy food.  Expectedly, the prices were quite expensive since it's organic though there is really no proof, you'll just have to believe them hehe.

We were served water right away, before we ordered, so that's very nice.  And of course, the water has to be Alkaline, so that's it's consistent with the organic theme.  They also readily refilled so kudos for that!  We didn't order drinks anymore because of this :D

This pasta is called Ragu (P340.00) .  It's one of my choices to order but my friend ordered it instead.  Ragu is made up of wheat spaghetti (it has to be wheat, of course :p), grass fed beef (grass fed has to be mentioned to be organic), pomodoro and goat's milk creme.  When I saw pomodoro, was expecting sweet and sour taste of tomato.  Apparently, this is more like a creamy pasta like carbonara, and there was no trace of tomato (I think).  I tasted a forkful of this dish and it's very tasty.  But any creamy and tasty food would eventually feel too heavy (nakaka umay) on the palate.

I ordered Chicken + Eggplant Parmagiana (340.00) - free ranged ground chicken, roast eggplant, pomodoro, goat's milk creme and cacciocavallo.  While eating it, I thought it's mozzarella cheese but I just googled that it's actually cacciocavallo - a type of stretched-curd cheese made out of sheep's or cow's milk.  This dish is also very tasty just like Ragu but a lot more because of the heavy cheese.  This time, I remember eating whole tomatoes but I didn't notice the chicken and eggplant.  

Both the pasta dishes were tasty, unlikely of a healthy dish.  Unfortunately, too tasty that we had to ask for bread.  But they do not have bread on their menu (just sandwiches) so they gave us something like toasted bread crumbs for free.  Would love to suggest to them to serve garlic bread or something with the pasta like most restos do.

Twist Kebab (P540.00).  The most expensive food we ordered.  It's made up of organic bacon, tenderloin, river prawn and herb yogart.  Didn't get to taste this dish but according to my friend, it's not that good.

Pork Sisig (P240.00).  Free range pork with organic onions, chillis and native calamansi.  This is the least expensive dish but it also came with small serving.  Also came with brown rice.  Also, didn't get to taste this according to my friend, it's just ok.

Took a picture of their menu to give you an idea of the food and price.

They also sell organic products but didn't get to check them out.

Cafe Shibuya, UP Town Center

We went here, at Cafe Shibuya, because we were looking for a place where we can stay longer so we can plan our Bali trip.

Oh yeah, I have an upcoming trip to Bali Indonesia this July and I haven't even shared my South Korea Trip last April and my Oslob-Moalboal Cebu adventure last May. :(

This blog has instantly became a food trip blog instead of a travel and food trip blog hehe.  It's easier to post food trips since pictures are from my phone only and it requires less or no effort to put on some text lol.  Anyways, hopefully, soon or sooner, I'll find time to share my wonderful travel experiences here :)

Now, back to Cafe Shibuya.  First impression when I heard the restaurant name Cafe Shibuya is that they are offering Japanese food simply because Shibuya is the famous area in Japan.  I forgot that it's also a cafe though. :p

I can't really say much about the food since we really went here to use their place and not really to enjoy their food hehe.  Was suppose to order nachos, something light, because we just had rice and dessert on another restos.  Too bad, it was not available that time :(  I ended up ordering Fish and Chips.  The fish tasted like one of the frozen products we buy in groceries.  The dip wasn't that tasty as well.  Or maybe I'm just like my food tasty :p

My friend on the other hand, was really planning to try the toasted bread with ice cream.  I think they are known for this food.  I find it weird and not appetizing at all lol.  My friend said that the concept of this food is similar to the dirty ice cream and bread we buy in the streets, pinoy style.  I guess, even as a kid, I didn't eat ice cream with bread.  I just don't find it "bagay" hehehe. 

Here's a candid shot taken by my friend over light food, light planning and a lot of conversation and laughter at Cafe Shibuya :)

Pinoy's Comfort Food - Recovery Food, U.P. Town Center

We heard that Recovery Food was from the same people or group behind the famous Mamou so that's one of the reasons we went here to eat.  Their menu is really just very basic and almost boring.  I guess, that's the concept of the restaurant, choices of rice bowls, Filipino's comfort food.

Their best sellers are S.S.T (Spicy, Sweet Tuyo) and Happy Beef Rice.  

I would have wanted to try their S.S.T. but I ordered Alfonsorizo instead.  

Yeah, sometimes in life, even if we wanted something we ended up choosing something else.

(lol - whogoat?)  

Well, actually, I ordered Alfonsorizo instead of S.S.T because I just had spanish sardines the night before and ate it again for breakfast. :p

My friend ordered the other best seller - Happy Beef Rice.  She kept adding vinegar, soy sauce and hot sauce because it tasted dull.  Actually, my Alfonsorizo didn't tastes so great as well :(

The good thing though is that it is not expensive.  Single order of rice bowl ranges from P160.00 to P195.00.  Happy Beef Rice and Alfonsorizo are both P160.00

Rita's Gelati at Rita's Italian Ice, UP Town Center

There are several choices available at Rita's.  Unfotunately, I can't remember all of them!  I should really learn to remember to take more pictures for more details to post in this blog.

Anyways, we ordered Gelati - Italian ice topped with soft ice cream.

To order this:
     Step 1- Choose between Regular or Large size.  I chose regular for P130.00.
     Step 2 - Choose the flavor of your Italian ice.  Italian ice is basically frozen flavored water usually
                  from fruits or fruit juices.  I didn't bother to take a taste test.  I chose the most attractive
                  color to me which is red.  Red is cherry flavor :p
     Step 3 - Choose the flavor of your soft ice cream.  I chose vanilla, a neutral flavor, to balance the
                   taste of my Gelati.
     Step 4 - Pay for your order.

Step 5:  Enjoy your gelati and take selfies :p