We loved the cheesecakes at Ace Water Spa!

Son & I loved the cheesecakes at Ace Water Spa!

Oreo Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

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I didn't expect to find such rich creamy delicious

cheesecakes at a Water Spa's Restaurant.

They are so much better than the ones sold from

 the French bakery in the malls.

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Coffee Mocha Frappuccino  ...

was alright, but nothing compares to the ones

from the American coffee shop franchise.

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Halo-halo ... this is the Hubby's favorite dessert.

We got two of these for sharing.

I have always wanted to eat at the buffet here at Ace,

but actually never did.  Will try it sometime with 

my sister in law, probably when school starts,

when the kids aren't all over us... or when

there is no new restaurant around the corner,

or... whenever.....

Size Matters ...

Size Matters ... I'm talking about burgers huh!!!

What else could I be talking about? hmmmm....

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Size Matters, G/F, D'Ace Plaza

Brixton St., Kapitolyo, Pasig City

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Just look at those toppings!

Two burger patties... with lettuce sticking out like

a big tongue.  Saying.... "beh! This is mine!"

Probably their classic, more demure burger.

I didn't get to read the menu.

 I just let the kids order what they wanted.

 BTW, their servings may be big

but no fries or onion rings to go with the burgers.

You have to get a separate order for these precious fries.

The sausage platter had some fries

which were enough for me.

The Hubby got the bratwurst, foot-long sausage.

The chicken wings, also the Hubby's favorite.

Hot, Spicy, Crispy Chicken Wings.

Hubby's, Son's & Nephew's

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Cute!!!  Salt & Pepper Shakers

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Verdict ... The grown up kids liked their burgers.

Better daw than the ones at the carwash.

 I like the burgers at the carwash.

Why? because I didn't taste the burgers here...

 because their fries are thick & crunchy.

because they have three kinds of dressings or sauces

at the carwash...

But, I'd surely go back to this place.

Better go after lunch or before 5pm,

since the place is really small and

can probably only accommodate 15 people

inside the air conditioned area.

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Krung Thai, Marikiina Town Proper

Krung Thai Restaurant

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Condiments

Pad Thai

Fried Spring Rolls

Set Meal ... 

Tom Yum Soup

Dining Area

 Light Fixtures 

Our drinks ...  I've forgotten what that green slush was

but the Hubby surely loved it.  We dined at Krung Thai

sometime late last year. after coming from the 

Marikina Hall of Justice.  

Some of you would know

why we were at court.  Right? Hahaha :)

I came to know about this restaurant after watching

two television shows from the KaPuso network

which featured Krung Thai restaurant.

It's a small, simple, modest, no-frills kind of place.

Located at the heart of the city, right beside the public market.

Food was alright, not 'authentically' Thai. 

Flavors of the dishes have been adjusted

or modified to accommodate the locals' preferred level of

spiciness,  which I actually liked. However, the Hubby

had to add more of those hot chilies from their condiments.

Had a pleasant lunch at Krung Thai and didn't 

spend a fortune, which is a good thing.

Will bring the Son and the travel buddies

but  they might just use up

all of the chilies or even ask for fresh labuyo

just to satisfy their fiery hot taste buds. 

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Victorino's, perfect for balikbayans

Victorino's is an Ilocano-Filipino restaurant

located in Quezon City, 

This isn't my first time to dine here.

I was with the Hubby then,  shortly after its soft opening.

The owner or one of the owners, Madam Queenie Paras

was at the restaurant and I said hello to her. We were

schoolmates in high school.  She gave us a complimentary

bowl of Ilocos Cornik and even placed it on our table.

Such a gracious lady.  

Lambanog, suka atbp for sale

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Native Garlic for sale too.

There were more Ilocano products for sale but

I wasn't able to take photos of all of them.

 Just one of several dining areas

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Ube Macapuno Cake by Heny Sison

Cake was alright, but it could use a bit more 

cream filling, more macapuno balls, not strips.

I wish it to be more moist and have a  denser heavier

pound ube cake, with ube halaya frosting, instead

of this crumbly frosting that resembles a more 

common ube cake from a local bakeshop. 

Just my two cents ... I actually finished the cake.

Still a favorite flavor.

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Poqui Poqui ... this is a must!  

It could be served with Saltine Crackers.

Kare Kare ... sarap din nito!

Lengua Lengua ... tender juicy tasty...

ooopppsss ...ay teka... sounds like a hotdog commercial.

Really delish!

Hito Hito ... our balikbayan loved this crispy hito.

Haha Haha ... paulit ulit talaga?

Crispy Tadyang

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Fun night with Dr Agnes, our balikabayan from SFO.

Sure good to see you again.

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Chef Resty's Roastbeef at SM Marikina

Chef Resty's Roastbeef at SM Marikina

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Roast beef  served with rice, potatoes & gravy

Roast beef on a bread bun

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Chef Resty's Roastbeef opened a branch at SM

Marikina early this year, but it took me several

months to finally try their roast beef.

I'd say their roast beef  is flavorful and tender.

They've made their roast beef servings affordable

to students and people on a budget. 

Just some unsolicited advice ... suggestion lang. 

I hope you offer at least one hefty serving of 

roast beef for those who like bigger meatier portions.

There are some who would be willing to pay more

for your tender juicy meaty roast beef.

Will surely be back.

Lydia's Lechon atbp

Lydia's Lechon

at iba pa ...

Palagi kaming nagddrive thru sa BK na malapit sa bahay.

Yung nasa Marcos Hiway.  Napansin ko minsan na may

Lydia's Lechon sa tapat ng BK.  Dati ay hindi pa naka aircon

ang kanilang restawran, pero noong minsang napalingon

ang aking anak, nakita niya na may  aircon na sila.

Kaya noong isang linggo, imbis na magdrive thru sa BK,

sa Lydia's Lechon kami nagmerienda cena.

Umupo ako sa isa sa mga silya at naghintay na may lumapit

na waiter para humingi ng menu habang nagpark 

ang aking anak. Lumapit ang waiter pero walang menu.

 Ang sabi sa akin ay... "Ma'am, sa harapan po magorder."

Naka smile naman siya sa akin. ...

Ah ganoon ba? Yan ang sinabi ko.

Hahaha ... natawa ako sa sarili ko.

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Iba't ibang uri ng ulam. Turoturo style.

Napaka-pinoy.  Para palang fastfood.

Parang gusto kong umorder ng lahat nito.

Pero, sabi ng anak ko ... Mom, pakakain mo 

lang lahat sa akin yan! Hahaha... OO nga naman.

Meron din silang mga inumin, pampalamig tulad 

ng buko pandan at sago't gulaman.

Mga panghimagas at Fresh Lumpia sa refrigerator.

Nagtitinda rin sila ng sarsa, seasoning at chicharon.

Lechon / Php 220

Karekare Solo / Php 135 (walang kanin na kasama)

Paksiw na Lechon Meal / Php 105 (may kasama na kanin)

Isang tasang Kanin / Php 30

Coke Zero / Php 42

Sprite / Php 42

Php 574 ang total ng binayaran namin.

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Ito yung lechon na naka display at tinatadtad

ng isang Manong/Kuya.

Bakit kaya walng ulo?

Marahil ay may nakabili na ng isang

Lechon in Bilao. Kaya naman pala.

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Masarap naman ang Lydia's Lechon.

Dapat ay isawsaw ang lechon sa sarsa  na

may kasamang seasoning. Naging

mas masarap at tama ang timpla.

Nagkaroon ng UMAMI modality ang lechon.

Bata pa ako, bumibili na si Nanay ng lechon 

na ito tuwing may handaan sa aming bahay.

Ang palagi niyang binibili ay yung may

Paella sa loob ng Lechon.