Trip Ko Lang

Having dinner without desserts gives you a feeling of craving for anything sweet just to give you a satisfying feeling. On our way back home, we passed along this new dessert shop, a must stop for people who missed their desserts and can’t really get back home without having one. ;P

Aperto Menu 1

Aperto offers a wide variety of drinks from hot coffees, ice blended, smoothies, floats, iced teas and their special flavored jet teas. Banana flavored jet tea was the drink we desired and tried.

Aperto Menu 2

For cakes and pastries, there were cupcakes, brownies, cheesecakes and other special cakes. We craved for the rich chocolate cake that was named Choco paradise cake.  First taste would instantly bring you a sweet and heavenly feeling of its rich chocolate taste and cream filling.

Choco paradise cake (100php)

One glass of Banana Flavored Jet Tea is a good choice of drink to go along this Choco Paradise cake. This drink’s very light and distinct flavor complement very well with the sweetness of the cake.

Banana Flavored Jet Tea (90php)

A dessert combination for only 190php can already bring you yummy satisfaction and quickly respond to your sweet cravings.

A good combination

Aperto desserts and drinks would now be on our list of quick dessert shops, a reliable and easy to reach dessert stop near our home whenever we crave for yummy cakes, cool and relaxing drinks.

Aperto in San Juan

Aperto desserts and drinks

#197 Wilson Street, Greenhills, San Juan

Budget: Drinks – 70php and up; cakes – 100php and up
Pastries, cakes, coffee, tea, smoothies and sodas

John and Yoko in Greenbelt 5

John and Yoko is a cozy spot to dine after a long busy week from work or a moment to celebrate your new employment. Thanks to this fancy and superb Japanese resto  for making our dining experience relaxing and satisfying.

Rock and Roll @218php

John and Yoko offers Japanese cuisine prepared differently and in its finest not just in its appearance but with its taste.

Uzuyaki Beef Roll @ 268php

We enjoyed every bite and taste of our Rock and Roll sushi, Uzuyaki Beef Roll and Seafood Yakisoba.  Food prices were a bit expensive but definitely worth the taste.

Seafood Yakisoba @ 258php

John and Yoko Cosmopolitan Japanese

2/F Greenbelt 5, Makati City
Tel. no.: (02) 729-8698

Budget: Meal starts at 200php
Type of Cuisine: Japanese

A place for art and food lovers

Here’s another food spot for TKL, Cubao Expo is a haven of the unusual shops and restos in the Metro.  Alan’s Grill has this homey and artistic look and ambience that caught our attention and dined. The place is designed with photos and paintings on walls which are also being sold. This is a perfect place to relax, dine and hangout particularly if you love arts and Filipino food.

Alan’s Grill offers delicious and reasonable priced Filipino cuisine;  rice toppings and binalot sa dahon.

Filipino Cuisine

We were able to taste their own Sisig, Mixed Seafood rice and Lechon Tokwa rice. We had a satisfying dinner and enjoyed everything in Alan’s Grill.

Sisig

Mixed Seafood Rice @ 147php

Lechon Tokwa Rice @ 147php

Alan’s Grill Restaurant

Cubao Expo Shopping Center, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City
Tel. no. : (02) 913-22-31

Budget: Meal starts at 150php
Type of Cuisine: Filipino

Buying Tempura on stick

Seeing a food cart parked along the beach was really surprising for me. Being the only food cart we saw; we quickly checked it and found out that it was selling Tempura – wow, another surprise! Only here in Panglao, you can buy Tempura from a food cart and sold as street food.

Frying Tempura

In an instant, we ordered one piece each for only 3 pesos.  We waited some time because frying time was a bit long and there were a lot who ordered.  I think this Tempura is the cheapest food that you can find in Panglao, eat it with rice and you can already have a satisfying and definitely the cheapest meal.

Dipping Tempura in sauce

We dipped it in a spicy sauce, for me it tasted like Kikiam and generally tasted good. Good thing we discovered this Tempura food cart while strolling along the beach, another new food experience for me. So the next time you visit Panglao Island, make sure to look for Kuya and his Tempura food cart along the beach and experience eating the cheapest Tempura only in Panglao Island.

Enjoy every bite of your Tempura

Thanks to my good friend Leo, for being my model in this blog entry.

Panglao Island Bohol

Panglao Island is considered as the most popular beach in Bohol.  Tourists prefer this island for its Boracay-like features like having several restaurants and bars along the beach and creating a real night life beach experience.  We decided to stay along Alona beach, where there were more shops and people.

Panglao Beach 2

Personally, I was a bit disappointed seeing this part of Panglao Island – the scenery was dull; no relaxing mood and water not that clear.  I just loved the cool breeze and soft sand.

Panglao Beach 3

It wasn’t hard to look for a resto because there were a lot of options, depend on your preferred cuisine, budget, and ambience.  Restaurants, coffee shops and bars are accessible just by strolling along the beach.

Restos and Bars by the beach

At night, the beach is kept alive by lights, creating a more relaxing and romantic mood.  Dining at night can be a perfect time especially if you are with your partner.

Restos by night

Paluto is also popular here, where they sell variety of fresh seafood and meat which you can choose and have it cooked in your preferred dish.  Some items can be a bit pricey and/or not cooked delicious.  So you just have to try them and find the best Paluto for you.

Paluto by the beach

Panglao Island is a good place to simply relax from your stressful life, enjoy moments with your loved ones, discover a new adventure, take good shots, and a lot more.

A place to simply relax and be with someone you love