Choto Matte

My low EQ strikes again -- I was hypnotized to order this at #ChottoMatte : Arogoshi Momo (peach sake) on the rocks. Talk about.... peachy.🍑 The other cocktails seem good toooooo! Must check it... welcome to the neighborhood!

This is a Blood & Hana - sake, shochu, pear juice, wasabi-horseradish,cucumber and daikon.

I love this: Aji Namerou - horse mackerel tartare, ginger, miso ... I wrapped it in nori and made a mini-taco. Oishi!!!

The slam dunk at the end: uni chazuke - uni on rice ... You swirl in some dashi broth and wasabi, and kill it.❤️

Ippudo + Satchmi

As if yesterday's ramen adventure wasn't enough - today I tried something new from #IppudoPH -- Hakata-style Nikusoba: thinly sliced meat and noodles in a deeply flavored broth, highly recommended with rice and an onsen egg. The meat itself is salty sweet - so I totally see local ramen fans lapping this up! Come see for yourself!🤘🏼 #JustJonesingPH @ippudoph — at SM Megamall.

I'm not really sure if anyone orders this, but they SHOULD. It's one of the best things on the #IppudoPH menu: Gyutan -- sizzling need tongue on leeks and served with yuzu kosho. Once again - the curious will be rewarded.😎 

After that bowl of ramen, I need me some coffee. I will go out on a limb and say this: the best coffee in the entire @smmegamall is at #Satchmi -- as trained by the good people of #EDSABeverageDesign ... It's my Fashion Mall go-to! ☕️ 

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Coming soon at #Satchmi in #MegaFashionHall ❤️Music is always good with some ☕️ and 🍞#JustJonesingPH @satchmiteam — at Satchmi Store - Megamall.

The flavor of the moment but it's one I really like: salted egg ... on popcorn.🤘🏼

Salted egg flavoured popcorn 

Montaditos Y Mas

Because our dinner plans failed tonight, some of my crew wound up here: the unlikeliest place to hang out in - a kind of secret spot with cold drinks, good grub and vibe:  Montaditos Y Mas over at Kapitolyo above Taco Vengo.❤️ It's something you have to find but will reward you with your persistence. It feels like you're in someone's cool looking living room - a place where you just want to let your hair down and chill.🤘🏼

This is Chelu, one of the partners behind #MontaditosyMas -- find him when you find the restaurant. He's the man with the plan.

These croquetas are quite imaginative - and they're also really delicious: octopus in squid ink on the left, and "chicken and egg" on the right. They're creamy and they pop in your mouth - the bechamel base was proper.

Gambas ala plancha - grilled shrimp, coarse salt and lemon. A must

This is a Montaditos -- Spanish for small sandwich. It's a roll stuffed with shrimp cooked in garlic, on top of celery and lettuce tossed in their special sauce. It makes for a tasty snack or as part of a selection to round out a meal.

A flavor packed 6 hour pork belly roast, amped up by a sauce using North African spice base ras al hanout. People should use this spice more - it's amazing!

Sometimes all you want to end your meal is a small sweet treat. These tiny churros fit the bill perfectly! I'm pretty sure many of you haven't gone hunting for this Pasig restaurant gem yet - it's truly worth seeking. Plop down on a chair, order some grub and a pitcher of white sangria, and engage in an activity sometimes lost in this day of digital communications: a good conversation. I'll definitely be back.

Oyasumi Ramen

So on this rainy day I was brought to this one year old neighborhood ramen joint along P. Guevarra called #OyasumiRamen - and it's fuuuuuuun! 

I had a bowl of XO ramen with dried scallops and chashu --- it so hit the spot!❤️ Noodles were firm, soup was rich but not overly so. 🍜

Tomato based ramen is another tasty spin 🍜

Today's ramen revelation - I coveted this bowl: Shio butter ramen with scallops and a killer clam broth base. Spicy, clean and "healthy" even. LOVE. 

Even gyoza was a winner.

If you don't finish your ramen broth, you can ask them to make it into this: cheese risotto.❤️

Meet the gents behind #OyasumiRamen -- Martin & Miguel Ledesma. They've take a very Japanese approach to their ramen: they just want to express themselves. Go pay em a visit, peeps - it's a fun joint and the food is great! 

Today's lunch crew at #OyasumiRamen ❤️ Thanks for taking us here @davidong 🍜

Uncle Mao's Authentic Hunan Cuisine

We hit up Uncle Mao's Authentic Hunan Cuisine near Century Mall. Have you ever messed with Sichuan spices? Oh man. Good and 🐉🔥 !

These aren't your normal scrambled eggs with tomato. It's a classic Northern Chinese preparation - got a feeling they cook it in stock or something. I ordered it to balance all the spice. Soooooo good!

This cumin spiced meat was amazing!

Ponte Rialto Ristorante

So tonight I checked out this new Italian joint called #PonteRialtoRistorante at #VenicePiazza in McKinley Hill. The grub be tasty - like this Quattro Stagioni pizza..🍕 CHECK IT.

I really liked this comforting plate of pan fried lapu lapu with olives and capers. Let the lemon juice rain! #PonteRialtoRistorante at #VenicePiazza .

Lagrima

Today's (pre-lunch) visit was at this sliver of a taqueria in Legaspi Village called #Lagrima

These small tacos are a great way to get to know #Lagrima .. I chose Buche (pig belly - my favorite among these three), Pollo Asado, and Chili Verde.

A San Jose, CA special: the infamous "orange sauce" ❤️ It IS good

Naxional

On soft opening at #UptownParade -- this fun Latin American diner called #Naxional

The grilled corn called Elote is happily having its moment - this version is a great way to start your meal

The #Naxional guac bowl is a sure fire hit - I love that they also put plantains in the mix!

These are patacones - a round of fried plantains with guac and shrimp. Go hard on the lime and pass the hot sauce!

PATACONES

The dessert game at #Naxional is strong - thanks to the deft skills of @cynpatos .. I'm digging this warm arroz con leche: not too sweet and a great sharing dessert for you and your mates.

ARROZ CON LECHE

At #Naxional - they made sure the details were sharp too.