Luk Foo Cantonese Kitchen

Luk Foo Cantonese Kitchen

5/15/2013

In celebration of Mother's day, I decided to reward Queen with a good foodgasm brought by our favorite dumpling: Hakao. This time we needed a known good place to eat in order for us to recover from our previous bout. Her princess tagged along and it was such an honor for me because not everyone can eat along with the royal family. chos.

Place: Cozy. You can easily tell the place has been there for a long time. They want to give their customers the Chinese restaurant feel.

Food:

Luk Foo's yang chow fried rice (upper right) - It was good. The toppings were not too overpowering. Just enough to give the rice it's required taste and not too much topping to make you forget about the main dishes.

Broccoli with Shrimp and Scallop (lower left) - I chose this one because I wanted something with vegetables that is not too heavy on the stomach. I was right... except for the quantity. It was lightly flavored just how I hoped it to be. However the broccoli was just too many. I think they consumed an entire plant. It was definitely not just for two people.

Spareribs with tausi  sauce (lower right) - I also ordered this one (I know, I got to order almost everything when this event was for Queen. Haha) I just had to try it. In any restaurant that I go to, as long as they have this on the menu, I just have to try it. One of my soul foods. Which is why I am confident to say that I was quite disappointed with their version of this dish. The meat was dry and NOT tender. The tausi sauce just didn't match anything that I've tried previously. This is Queen's first time to try this dish and it didn't please her one bit. I want to make it up to her, I want to raise my favorite food's pride!




Hakao (upper left)- The star of the night. Every time I visit an authentic Chinese restaurant, I always check if they have this on the menu and I must give it a try. Yes, it's mandatory. Luk Foo did a fine job with their version. The wrap had a light sweet taste and the filling had an abundance of good tasting shrimp. It immediately won the number two spot in my favorite Hakao list (there is no actual list BTW).


So I googled LUK FOO and learned that it meant "happiness" and "prosperity" in cantonese. Despite one hiccup, I still think it was a success. Our stomachs were full and still had a lot to take home. I want to visit again, the menu was vast and I just felt there was still more to explore.


Complaint: I said the place has probably been there for a long time. How was I so sure? Aside from the old decorations and grayed out colors. The edge of the table was worn out and it was absolutely sticky. Lucky for me I was wearing a jacket. Queen was also not comfortable with how the waiters/waitresses watch you eat, the feeling was just awkward.




Luk Foo Cantonese Kitchen
Dau, Mac Arthur Hi-way, Angeles City, Pampanga

Cucchiaio Italian Cuisine

Cucchiaio Italian Cuisine

5/11/13

Queen saw one of her friends in Instagram who posted about this restaurant twice so it caught her attention, naturally it caught mine as well because of how their food was decently presented in their facebook page. We had to try it.

If there's one thing that we learned from our previous foobu escapades, we needed an assortment of food from the restaurants that we go to. Being an Italian restaurant, this time we decided to order an appetizer, pasta and a main dish.

Venue: It was huge. two-story building with a large parking lot. What was odd is that we were the only customers at that time. It was a weekend and we were just in time for dinner. We should have taken that as a sign.

 On set, Queen ordered brewed coffee and I ordered Red Iced Tea as suggested by the waiter. The coffee came along with muscovado sugar which I thought was a good indication that they choose fine ingredients.

What we ordered:
Baked Fish Puff
Pomodoro
Chicken Merlot with potato wedges


Baked Puff Fish

It was the perfect appetizer. Tasty but won't consume too much space on your stomach. They used cream dory fish, I was amazed how they managed not to make it too salty. I thought we were off to a great start.



 Chicken Merlot with potato wedges

 It looked like adobo arranged in a nice way. The deal breaker was it tasted like one. The chicken was dry and blunt. Nuf said, I don't want to rude.


Pomodoro

 I wasn't too satisfied with this one as well and so was Queen. We are no experts but we both agreed that there was something missing from this dish. There was nothing too special about it.



Verdict:
We have to admit, we lost this fight. For its price and quality, it was not worth the travel. Queen was soaked by the rain and we hoped that we would find sunshine in their food. All we got was a storm of disappointment.

Complaint:
The waiter only had a vague idea of the menu when we asked for his recommendation. He had to ask the chef how it was cooked. He also offered us Chicken and Spaghetti combo found in the kids menu. Queen and I are as skinny as high school students but we are not kids. Either that or maybe he thought we found their prices high. Bad customer service skill.



Cucchiaio Italian Cuisine
184 Sta. Ines Road, 2010 Mabalacat, Pampanga

Yufuin Yakiniku & Japanese Restaurant

 YuFuIn Yakiniku and Japanese Restaurant

5/1/2013

This is Queen's first time in an authentic Japanese restaurant. Foodporn made us decide that this would be our next destination.On with the business.

Venue: It looked Japanese enough for me. Upon entering they will greet you with "irasshaimase" which means welcome. Although it irritated me a bit because EVERYONE said it. Just like the ones you hear in SM HyperMarket. It felt that they were trying too hard. The waitresses were nice and accommodating, but I don't quite understand why they try to talk to us in in Nippongo . We have big round eyes and obviously not Japanese.

Food: The decision round. It was a tough decision for sure, everything looked good. We were torn between the Maki & Tempura sets OR the Yakiniku Set. What I really like about Queen is we both go all-the-way when it comes to food. Thus, we went along with the Yakiniku & Seafood set. After a parade of waiters and waitresses asking us if we have already ordered (not sure what happened, they kept asking us) the food came. As seen on the picture, it had everything you would love. Shrimp, Octopus, Salmon, Tuna, Pork & Beef slices and I was not sure what the other one was.

The Taste? Let's just say we didn't pause for a break. It was one bite after the other. It was outstanding! Grilling the meat pieces gave a different taste compared to Sam Geob Sal. The aroma alone is enough to fill your soul. We did not mind the time, we realized at the end that we were eating for 45 minutes and no left overs. You will feel completely satisfied... I'm not sure how many times we had foodgasm but it was plenty.

The experience was just awesome, who ever said that your first time is most likely disappointing was probably just talking about sex. We would definitely go back. The price was a bit high for mid-range like us... But for the quality at this high caliber, totally worth it.





Located at:
Yufuin Yakiniku & Japanese Restaurant
First Street corner Second Street, Balibago Angeles City, 2011 Angeles City, Philippines

Cottage Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen

A restaurant Queen has heard multiple good reviews. Even a quick browse on the net would give you good feedback. We just had to go there.

Place: Once you step in, you will feel that homey atmosphere. Lights were dimmed and the room is surrounded by American stuff (things that would indicate that it is American owned)

As usual, we did know what to order. We had to ask the waitress again for a recommendation. The blog that we saw was more than two years ago so we were not sure if we should follow. She recommended 'Barbeque Combination Plate' & 'Shrimp and Rib Combo'. We thought two barbeques of different specie did not much have much appeal so we went with the Shrimp and Rib Combo. The waitress guaranteed that it was good for two, even for 3 so we did not order anything else. We were hesitant with what she said so we held on to the menu just in case.

The complimentary bread arrived. It was served warm as the 2011 blog said, we had to touch it to confirm. lol.
Moment of truth. The food came. Our eyes nearly popped out. The plate was HUGE. If you are using a desktop, take a look at your keyboard. That's how big the plate was. Now take a look at the picture. Imagine how gigantic those two slabs of Barbeque Ribs were. Queen said it did not look like pork ribs, it looked more like human's ribs. FORGOT to mention, it also had 5 pcs of Shrimp along with beans, rice and coleslaw.

How was the taste? Splendid. The ribs were so soft you would not even need the knife to cut it. Barbeque sauce was just right.. no too over powering just like any other BBQ wanna-be dishes. Nothing so special about the shrimp, it was breaded... Coleslaw and the beans compliments the BBQ ribs...they hit the right spot.

The waitress lied. It was good for 5 people (max). Queen and I were only able to finish one slab of the BBQ ribs. She took home the other one, where it was consumed by 3 others.


Verdict: I would love to go back and try other dishes. If you want BIG servings, this is your place. The price for the combo meal was just about right. 550Php (If I'm not mistaken) is very reasonable for the quality and quantity. Their plain rice costs 60Php! That would be my only complaint.









Located at:
Cottage Kitchen
582 Don Juico Ave. , Clarkview, Balibago, Angeles City 2009

Jumong Korean Restaurant

Jumong Korean Restaurant

Day 1

Sam Geob Sal (Samgyeopsal‎) & Jjapagaeti

It was my first time in a full blown Korean restaurant. Not for Queen. She even has her own version of Sam Geob Sal at home. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept of Sam Geob Sal, you just fry seasoned pork slices in a fryer that drains excess fats and then you wrap it in lettuce with other condiments you wish to add. A healthy dish. Queen even talked in detail (while eating) how it helps her with her bowel business.

On with the restaurant... It was a cozy place. The branch that we went to had the korean feel to it. Even had closed rooms with sliding doors. You also have to take off your shoes and sit on the floor. Eating on a regular table with chairs and shoes is also an option. This was our first time there, we just had to go full korean.

Food. The Sam Geob Sal was just for two, but I eat a lot so we added Jjapagaeti. The Sam Geob Sal was friendly to my taste buds. And to our pockets as well. It was just around 200Php if I remember correctly.
Jjapagaeti... I can't comment too much on that because it was our first time eating it. We are not even sure if it was the 'real deal'. All I can say is that it tasted a lot better than conventional instant noodles that you can get in the stores. The noodle was tasty by itself and the sauce was rich and thick.

Total costs was less than 400Php. Truly a bang for the buck. You did not only pay for good food but for the experience as well. Totally worth it.

Day 2

Yes, We just had to go back. There were so many other dishes we would love to try.

This time we tried the Beef version of Sam Geob Sal and their Fried Chicken.

Of course, Beef would be more expensive than pork hence the expectation was it would taste better. We were wrong. Beef did not get along with the mix, it just didn't seem to fit. Queen is not a fan of beef so I could feel she was very displeased with how it went.
It wasn't all bad. The Korean fried chicken was a game saver. It was tender and tasty on the inside (even the breast part). The breading was simply awesome. I can even compare it with chicken in Bon-Chon but without the garlic sauce.
the price was 350Php for half a chicken. 6 big pieces. Not too bad for the taste that you get.


Overall, the price is good if you know exactly what to order. The experience is just priceless... Service was just 'OK' but Queen had to ask for an ashtray multiple times from the same waitress.

One serious disappointment, their facebook page is out of sync with their actual menu. I browsed their FB site and craved for Ojinga Bokum + Somyeon (it looked so damned good) but when we went there, it wasn't even on the menu. I also noticed that the menu posted in FB was not even half of the menu of the branch. I hope they find a way to resolve this soon.




Located at:
Jumong Korean Restaurant
Friendship Branch

New York Supreme Pizza

The New York Supreme Special

This was about a month ago so details are a bit hazy. Since there were only the two of us, we can only order the ones that we can eat.

We couldn't decide what to order so we went with the waitress' recommendation, the NYS Special. Size: 14".
Price: can't remember.

It was good. Better than Yellow Cab (for me). The crust was tasty, it kind of reminded me of Pizza Hut's Viva selection. Combination of toppings were just perfect the way it is. I take it back, it was very good. I had 4 slices. Queen only had two, she took home the other two. We just couldn't finish it by ourselves.

I would recommend this restaurant for families or large groups. Their menu was not optimized for two people.


Located at :

MacArthur Highway, Angeles City, Luzon, Philippines

Introduction

Introduction

I have a FooBu. Food Buddy for short. I will use the name "Queen" to address her in the upcoming posts. Queen and I have known each other for quite some time now, but not too many people know about it. We refer to each other as secret human diaries. No need to expound that. We discovered that we are both longing for something... something that gives us absolute satisfaction: Foodgasm. From the root words: food and orgasm (duh?!). I have divided it into three different kinds of excitement. Excitement brought by food before, during and after.

Before. Looking at blogs, reviews, must-try lists and pictures over the net. Getting detailed feedback from peeps...etc. The excitement of something new that you can clearly hear your devil whispering that you MUST try it. Foodporn for short.

During. You are at the venue, looking at the menu, and you just cant decide what to order. You just want to try everything. After the life or death decision, Food is served. You are bewildered by how it would taste, you adore its beauty and take a picture of it like normal people do nowadays. You smell it. You feel it. Finally, you taste it. You will feel excited from the moment you walk in the restaurant till the very last bite you take, even when after the meal you still suck on your teeth. The excitement is always there the entire time. That process I would like to call Foodsex.

After. During and after eating, you will feel multiple release of satisfaction. The feeling almost similar when you cum during sex. A fulfillment brought by great food that you will surely look forward to trying again. Foodgasm.


We decided to start this as a journal of our Food escapades. Everything you will read here is just an opinion. We paid for our own food so we have every right to say what we want. lol