AN ACE for SUBSPACE

Whenever we embark our food journeyssss, we always have that cool down place where we can just chill and let our stomach use all the strength it needs from eating all that food.

Subspace Coffee is your friendly Korean coffee house that caters a lot of healthier options in a drink. The interior builds an intimate feeling and creativity is showcased everywhere.

Our Orders

Iced Purple Potato Latte

It has the right amount of sweetness and definitely unique from others café drinks I ever had. Purple potato is our local camote and commonly known as sweet potato.

Iced Chocolate

A simple drink that gives you soothing effect, we don’t want to stress our stomachs after eating so much food right?

Lava Cake

The lava cake is a single-serve chocolate cake with a chocolate filling, and, instead of frosting, a generous dusting of cocoa powder on top. It’s so rich, that is great for sharing. The cake gave justice to the name Lava Cake as this should be served warm and reminds you of an actual volcano.

Reese’s Cheesecake

This is my to-go cake. Actually this was a mandatory piece offering since we waited for a friend for many hours. I shared this with mom plus my sister and we loved it. What’s not to love? It is REESE’S.

ü  FREE Wi-Fi. Password is printed in your receipt.

ü  Cash only.

ü  No Service charge.

The Side Story...

They are showing SM TOWN concert for that day and some MVs of SM artists. It was a fun day until the rain poured heavily outside and we are torn on deciding to stay or charge into the rain. We stayed for a few minutes, took pictures and went to our next eating paradise.

The Cute Interior of  Assembled chairs above our heads.

MAKCHANG (황소막창)

It is your typical downtown food dining area with non-fancy chairs and back to basic coal grill that appears very friendly and accommodating. An uplifting feeling envelope you as they say welcome to you in Korean oh-seo-o-se-yo (어서오세요!).

OUR ORDERS:

Bite sized meat. Hey, don't judge. We eat first then take a picture. =)  

Samgyupsal 250 Php 삼겹살

This is your usual pork belly or bacon just 1-2 centimeters thicker.

Beef Galbi 250 Php 목살돼지갈비

What’s meat without beef right? Beef galbi are the locally available beef tender strips.

Rice 50 Php 공기밥

The rice is a generous serving and good enough for two.

The meat cutting ceremony

Makchang Menu on the wall

One good thing in eating Korean food is you are belly full and yet you feel perfectly healthy. The perfect pairing of meat and greens  

ü  FREE Wi-Fi.

ü  Cash only.

ü  No Service charge.

ü  Total Bill 550 Php + Tip = Great Feeling

Halfway cooking

My Bestfriend Dinise enjoying a lettuce wrap

GET HIGH with SCI-FI

Fun and food, what else can you ask for? Plus, you get to watch The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring while eating. I swear, there are a lot of times that I stopped, watched and even mimic the dialogue that was on going at the moment then I realized (I’m not at home and reminded myself to stop doing dorky stuff at the presence of another human being.)  

NIMBUS 2000

Another special feature of the place is none other than the collection of action figures of old and new (soon to be a classic) movies. They also have the broom Nimbus 2000 which I can’t believe that it was 13 years ago since it was a big hit and everyone in high school knows all about it. My judgment was clouded when I saw the collection of Johnny Depp’s portrayals (even Rango was there). See? That’s my sooo in love smile... =) 

The Fan Girl... 

THE COMPASS THAT DOESN'T POINT NORTH

 OUR ORDERS:

TWO FACE DOUBLE TREAT

SEBASTIAN and THE GRINCH

THE TWO TOWERS (the background was so cute.)

 Fantastic 4 Cheese + Planet of the Shrimps + Armageddon + Supreme Man 780 Php

MY VIBES: As our usual saying goes, "Can't decide? Get them all." 

I always love the simple yet sophisticated taste of a 4 cheese pizza. In this case, the combination of the cheeses is delightful, tasteful, flavorful and wonderful. 4 Fulls for 4 cheese! 

Not much of a red and green capsicum fan so that’s why this one’s not listed as a personal fave but hey it can be listed as one of yours. It contains generous heaps of meat and loads of cheese.

  

The Two Towers 270 Php

The deep fried squid and onion rings served with lime mayo sauce is a keeper plus I have to admit the title is clever that makes it more irresistible. The golden texture of squid and onion with masses of fries.

 The Grinch 280 Php

The garlic pesto pasta with Hungarian sausage deserves a colossal smile despite the title suggests as a perfect mix of sauce and bread sticks are served.

Sebastian 280 Php

Yes. You’ve read it right, as the label hinted away it contains crab (remember Ariel’s godfather Sebastian on Little Mermaid) specifically aligue then topped with crispy fried crabsticks. What can I say? Aligue never fails. Highly and outwardly recommended.

ü  FREE Wi-Fi ,costumes try-out and unlimited geeky view.

ü  Accepts credit card.

ü  10% Service charge.

ü  Total Bill 1,787.50 Php = SATISFIED

 The Side Story...

We loved the place as much as we hated our friend who is unbelievably late for 2.5 hours. We almost watched LOTR all the way. What’s worse is we held on to the table on a crowded day. Thank you SCI-FI Café for not pressuring us about it. =)   

A Classic

Soon to be a Classic

MONSTROUS TYPHOON RESTAURANT destroys DIET

Greeted by typhoon ladies, we made our way up to their location @ 2^nd Flr.Typhoon Restaurant and Bar located at the A.Venue Events Mall, Makati Ave., Makati City.

Upon entering, the delightful aroma of their soups stirs up satisfaction and conjures comfort and nourishment in every sniff. Here, they take their soups seriously. The menus are very extensive that it varies from Asian and Western style soups.

OUR ORDERS:

SATAY Style Soup 368 Php plus Australian Beef Set 388 Php

This one was ordered by our family friend and feels like it has the healthy look with it since it was loved by a doctor. Equally distributed amount of fat on the marbled meat was served tagging along a huge pot of soup with the set orders that include one of every each vegetables, seafood balls, meat balls and sotanghon. You can describe it as all in one.

HONG KONG Style Soup 288 Php plus Australian Lamb Set 488 Php

I ordered this set and I gave it a good “ohhh” once the meat sets on the table accompanied with all the greens and everythings. It tortures me to wait for the soup to boil and add all that little colorful and deliciously looking thingy then put that bunch on the broth that leaves that craving tangy smell.

Protein Fish Soup 398 Php plus Round Top Beef Set 388 Php

Not much of a Fishitarian here but by the looks of it, quite promising and drool worthy .They had a blast in devouring the soup and all its contents. What shocks me the most is after all that eating, chomping and munching there is still more. Yes, there is still room for a take-out container.

Shrimp wanton 110 Php

My mom ordered this one as she is not in the mood of eating since its only been 2 weeks from recovery after her surgery.

MY VIBES: We will definitely go back. It saddened me that the ginseng chicken was not available at that time. I’m planning to order more but I guess gluttony does have its limit.

ü  Restroom is clean and cozy. It’s kinda dark but the feeling is not so gloomy.

ü  FREE Wi-Fi.

ü  Accepts credit card.

ü  Service charge.

ü  Total Bill 3334.55 Php = TOTAL HAPPINESS

The Side Story...

There was a foreigner beside us (Thai woman, I think) and she just loves the spicy seasoning available on the side of the area and she was crying her eyes out by the spiciness of her own made sauce. I’m so jealous that I wanted some for myself but I’m not yet allowed to do so (damn these meds). 

“OWOOOOO!!!....” – THE BIG BAD WOLF howls....

15/05/2013 – Me and my family visited "THE BIG BAD WOLF" and it was the wrong date to do so. Firstly, there are a lot of people (don’t know why but probably because its payday or as they said that the place had an event booked at that time).  Secondly, a lot of their menu item which was ‘deliciously described’ are unavailable (i.e. Aligue Pasta, Shrimp Gambas in Crab Fat, the Goat Cheese and Chorizo Rolls and Blue Marlin Salpicao). T_T . Just reading them makes me drool and unfortunately this will be added to the list of next time...

BBW is located @ Grnd flr. Fairways Tower, 5th ave cor. Mckinley Road, Bonifacio Global City, their area is hidden on the side of Malcom’s Deli.

Since we dined outside and it is around 9PM, the pictures are not as HD as I wanted them to be.... (huhuhu!!)

OUR ORDERS:

Parma Ham Pizza – 380 Php

MY VIBES: This was served in a wooden chopping board that gives an appetizing feel. As for the taste, your ordinary home cooked pizza will probably be same as this one.

Chicken Waffle with Sausage Gravy – 255 Php

 My 7-year old nephew loved it. I only had a bite since it was gone in a blink. Needless to say it was that good.

Dory Fillet Wrapped in Bacon – 375 Php

 I liked the pasta accompanying it and since I’m not a Fishitarian (my own way of saying someone who loves to eat fish) the dory is cooked nice without the fishy taste.

Poached Egg Carbonara – 295 Php

 Not good. Truffle oil is overpowering the dish plus I didn’t feel the poached egg anywhere.

Grilled Angus Rib Eye 300g – 890 Php

Served in a chopping board and cooked as medium as requested and it was indeed pinkish and sooo yumyum or should I say nomnom?

Roast Beef - 430 Php
Angus Roast Beef  served with mashed potatoes and onion bread. The Angus Beef is combined with spices and seasoning, a touch of black pepper, then roasted for a moist roast beef texture and mouth watering taste. 

Pesto Rubbed Grilled Chicken – 390 php

I will give this one 50/50. I don’t like too much pesto but this one was served a little less pesto in it.

The sides can be changed to: Sauteed Spinach, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Potatoes, Dirty Rice (semi-spicy) or Plain Rice. Extra Sidings are 40 Php.





Pan-Seared Norwegian Salmon – 490 Php

It was cooked perfectly, not dry nor sloppy and doesn’t have the fishy taste either; though I want the sauce to be stronger in flavor.

ü   I recommend myself to go back and have a taste on the menu items I didn’t get a chance to munch. T_T

ü  Good for barkada dine since they offer a lot of cocktails.

ü  Service is kind of slow.

ü  Restroom is clean.

ü  The only branch.

ü  FREE Wi-Fi.

ü  Accepts credit card.

ü  +10% service charge.

ü  Total Bill 4000 Php ≠ HAPPINESS

The Side Story...

Our attendant said that all shrimp menu was unavailable so I had to cross out a lot of items, and then I said ok, next thing I said is “one Blue Marlin Salpicao”, he answered “Wala din po”. In my mind, the song “ORDERTAKER” by Parokya ni Edgar is buzzing. Since he was very apologetic about it, I just give a deep sigh to calm myself and order something available. (Control yourself YZ... control yourself... {My mantra for the night}).


For Dessert here's a Mango Torte from Dulcelin Gourmet...

C=HAPPY @ CHOPS CHICAGO STEAKHOUSE

09/05/2013 - As a MEATYSAURUS (my own way of saying MEAT EATER\LOVER), you can’t simply pass out the idea of having a sumptuous steak for a meal hence the first thing to do is slobber for MEEAAATTTTT....

After browsing and surfing we came across with CHOPSCHICAGO STEAKHOUSE (and yes, they have a Facebook page with complete menu items). They are located @ Greenbelt 5, 4^th Floor.

OUR ORDERS:

1 Shrimp Cocktail (Old Bay seasoned chilled cocktail shrimp, grilled lemon and horseradish cocktail sauce) – 275Php

 It was served in a cocktail glass with the shrimps hanging on the tip. A beautifully cooked shrimp that has a sassy snap and a clean, smooth, nearly fruity flavor. It is best to eat it with your fingers, dipping it into the sweet, spicy bright red sauce.

2 of 14oz. USDA Certified Angus Beef (grain-fed) – 1200Php each

Served in a chopping board as the name suggests. You can feel that the beef is of topnotch quality. It was served freshly cooked while cutting in the midpoint of the steak, an immense steam and sweet smell overpowers you. A meat melting even before it reached you mouth. The steak was cooked just the way I like it (Medium Well).

1 Creamed Spinach with Organic Egg – 90Php

Our anticipation for this one is way too high. It’s not dull but not lively either. I like the presentation though; looking at it reminds me of childhood toys you spent playing luto-lutuan. =)

1 Truffle Mac and Cheese – 90Php

Two thumbs up. The mac was cooked AL DENTE with creamy and generous heaps of cheesy sauce. Truffle Mac and Cheese is highly recommended.

1 Classic French B̩arnaise Р60Php

Not quite sure how to make this but my friend had better.

1 Mushroom Truffle Demi Glaze – 60 Php

MY VIBES: Not the best sauce, better tagged this as fine.

ü  Ambience is good since we dined during dinner. It has a calming effect not quite sure on anytime of the day.

ü  Service is excellent. They fill up your glasses as soon as they noticed it was empty.

ü  Restroom is clean.

ü  The only branch.

ü  FREE Wi-Fi.

ü  Accepts credit card.

ü  +10% service charge.

ü  Total Bill 3000+ Php < HAPPINESS

The Side Story...

As we finished our meal and asked for the bill plus having final picture perfect angles of the place, I wanted to take a shot on our receipt as it turns out only 1 Steak was punched on our bill making it SUPER SUPER CHEAP. We asked for them to review as it seems they miscalculate it and they did!

So me and my friend are the GOOD CITIZEN that prevented a salary deduction from a crew.  We left with a thousand of “thank you” on our backs. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ...