Fresh Catch: Shrimp Shack

It had always been nice discovering something new isn't it? Strolling around our "extended" university canteen, this new restaurant caught our attention. 

Shrimp Shack is located at Robinson's Ermita, 3rd floor Midtown Wing. We visited Shrimp Shack, on the fourth day of its opening, a sister company of The Old Spaghetti House. 

Shrimp Shack's Menu 

My friend ordered Garlic Shrimp Scampi (Php185), because obviously it's their specialty. For someone who's favorite is shrimp, "it's perfectly done, garlic and butter blends well with the natural flavor of the shrimp." 

Soy-glazed Chicken BBQ (Php155), "juiciness and tenderness in one bite.."

Grilled Baby Back Ribs (Php 260) craving for some ribs but kinda short in budget, this is just for you.. "grilled to perfection, juicy and tasty. you just can't let go of the bones" 

US Angus Burger Steak (Php 255)

 Surf and Turf (Php 320) Garlic Shrimp, Angus Beef BBQ,

Fried Chicken Tenders (Php165) - golden buttered chicken, french fries served with honey mustard dip.

If you want to try out all these delicious food or you just want to satisfy your cravings, visit Shrimp Shack a fresh and new catch for your hungry stomach.

Food Junkie,
Agel Sy

BBQ Addiction: Maru

Okay okay, first of all, this a completely different barbecue. It's one of the now slowly being popular bbqs amongst Filipinos.

Yes, it's the Korean Grill!

For my first Korean grill adventure, my friends suggested I try Maru in Macapagal Ave. And so I did.

(Sorry in advance for the shitty phone cam photos hihi)

We decided to sit on the side where we had to remove our shoes and sit while crossing our legs. I thought: "If we're gonna eat Korean food, might as well eat like them!"

On to the menu!

I'll give you a free view of some of the items on their menu (don't worry. I asked permission)

We then proceeded with our order.

I know most people really prefer Samgyupsal (Pork belly, think of bacon) I really like beef over pork so I ordered Galbisal (boneless beef ribs) and just to satisfy my curiosity, I ordered Samgyupsal too.

Left: Galbisal (P350)

Right: Samgyupsal (P280)

Oh, and each order comes with free UNLIMITED refills of side dishes! My favorite part of Maru!

Side dishes ( I know, plenty huh?)

I love the kind of lettuce they use! Crunchy and sweet. Unlimited too!

Dips: Sesame Oil with salt & Pepper, Ssamjang

Oh! And before you wrap those delicious meat in some lettuce, you dip it into these awesome paste and oil! They really enhance the natural flavor of the meat and gives it the addictive Korean taste!

Grilling time!

Tip: don't play with your meat! Let them cook before turning them. Turning them over and over causes the meat to lose it's flavor. So be patient :)

And since we want to get the whole Korean experience, we ordered some extra dishes.

Dolsot Bibimbap (P350)

It's like a Korean rice topping dish served in a hot clay pot. You get to mix all the ingredients into the rice! It wont be pretty but it's definitely super good!

Bulgogi (P300)

I'd love to marry the marinade! Awesome flavor, but really small serving :(

Sundubu Jjige (P350)

Hot tofu soup with some meat and seafoods. A must try for me! I love that it's spicy and the tofu is really silky and soft! 

Overall, Maru gave me the Korean Experience I was looking for!

I have no other experience so I really can't compare it yet, but as long as my tummy is satisfied, I think I could recommend this to Korean food virgins out there! 

I have always loved Japanese food & I never thought I would be craving for Korean as well!

We all really have to get out and try new things once in a while. :)

Check out Maru Korean Grill soon and tell us your experience! 

Food Junkie,

Marnelli Gaerlan

Great Taste, Big Serving: Tasty Dumplings

Along the streets of Ongpin in Binondo, Manila you'll see Tasty Dumplings. The first time you will hear about it you will immediately think that it's just another dumpling store. But , they offer more than that. 

Tasty Dumplings is your typical restaurant chain, that offers different dishes that will satisfy your hungry stomach. 

One of TD's best seller is their Pork Chop Rice. The size of the pork chop is to die for, where in probably one cup of rice is not enough. The seasoning, crispiness and tenderness of THE pork chop says it all on why it's their best seller. 

Tossed Kuchay Dumpling Noodles. This is the reason why they are called "Tasty Dumplings" it really is tasty. 

Can you just imagine taking a bite of these dumpling when you are craving for one. YES ! Heaven. 

For about 200Php you can go home with a satisfied and full stomach. Especially those days where you crave anything but Chinese. It had always been a nice thing trying out different style of cooking food. 

Ongpin, Binondo Manila

Near Binondo Church

Food Junkie, 

Agel Sy

Cute lil' Café along Taft: Noriter

Since we're always around Taft Ave., we want to share with you guys where we usually hang out (for hours and hours)!

Noriter is a super cute café in front of La Salle University Manila (above Tapa King). It's probably the chillest café where in you can even lie down and sleep or express your creativity in paper cups to be displayed in the café itself!

Not only that, they have some delicious coffee blends and fraps perfect for long talks or even sweet dates.

If you're hungry, you can check out their menu composed of sandwiches, pastas and waffles!

So if ever you're in Taft, with a group, a date or a book, and you need a place to just "chill", check out Noriter and tell us about your experience! :)

Food Junkie,
Marnelli Gaerlan

Barbecue of the South: Mang Raul's

It's cheap, it's good and it's totally addictive!

Not all are aware (even other fellows from the south) about this awesome foodgasmic spot in Las Piñas.

Mang Raul's is a small bbq spot in BF Almanza started by no other than Mang Raul's himself. It's even amazing to see him still "cook his craft" while taking orders till this day.

I don't know the secret as to what makes the "ihaw ihaw" so special.

All I know is that people from different status (yes, I mean from yayas to international school students) line up for hours just to literally hoard bbqs (isaw, adidas, balat, etc.).

And hoard, we did!

We had to wait for about 40 minutes (not cause they move slow, but cause of the crowd, we were number 29) so we ordered something from the "pansitan" (btw, the Pancit Canton is a must try) beside Mang Raul's which even has a sign that says: "BBQ allowed". Well, as long as you order rice from them.

Then our 50++ sticks of grilled insides and meat arrived! 

Complete with a generous serving of their sauces: Sweet, Sweet Spicy and Spicy! The best companion forever!! 

It's really the sauce that makes Mang Raul's stand out from the other bbq shacks!

In 30 minutes, all that's left were sticks. Talk about pigging out!

So if ever you're in Las Piñas, please put Mang Raul's in your Must Try list. 

PS: If you're eating alone, a hundred pesos is already enough. Yes, it doesn't get better than this.

Oh, and they are closed on Mondays! 

Also, like their Facebook page for updates! (Yes, you read that right) Mang Raul's BBQ

Now Craving for isaw

Food Junkie,

Marnelli Gaerlan 

Foodtruck Escapade 5: Amazing Cones

Still hungry for more, I decided to continue with my food truck escapade. My hunger led me to yet another truck with a bunch of people lining up. Now, this is not my first encounter with a pizza rolled into a cone, I have seen it a thousand times on Tumblr and Facebook, but this is the closest I got to tasting it. And sweet heavens, the idea of a pizza cone is a genius! I tried hard not to find ways cut in line so that I can finally taste it.

They had the prettiest and tastiest menu. I really couldn’t decide, I wanted to taste everything but..well.. let’s just say that I was broke. So I ordered Everything but the Sink. Okay, don't take that literally. It's actually the name of one of their best selling pizza cones!

Everything but the Sink (60php)

Moment of truth. The genius creation for mankind.

Can I just say that I finally understand why the truck is named “Amazing Cone”? There is no word to describe it but A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

(I think my friend who took this photo can't focus cause she's already ready to bite! haha!)

I mean, c’mon, think of dough for a cone, then the perfect pizza sauce, a generous amount of Mozzarella and toppings of your choice as the Ice cream. Now isn’t that just heavenly? (I found it so hard to share with my co-foodies L) It’s a bit small but is really fair for its price.

Also, I found it unfair to not try one of their rice meals since I saw the guy in front of me have this big ass paper box which my guts tell me is gonna be awesome.

So if you wan't something heavier and just as good, try my pick, THE Chicken Rice. 

Chicken Rice (135php)

I can’t decide which is better anymore. Amazing Cones is far too generous with everything. Look at the size of that thing! Chicken, yellow rice, garlic sauce, and they know a few extra carbs won't hurt, so they added some pita bread in there too. And oh, some shredded cabbages to balance it off. This is a meal for champions. A definite must-try! 

Amazing Cones Menu

Just please do understand that I rewrote this post a lot of times so that I won’t sound too exaggerated, but I can’t omit words that deserve to be here. 

To know more about Amazing Cones, like their page on Facebook! Click Here

You may also find them in some malls! Visit their website here!

*Burp*

Food Junkie, 

Marnelli Gaerlan