KFC: Original Recipe Bites & Cheese Top Burger

Gab found this post laying around our Drafts, so it's about time this review came out into the spotlight. KFC has two new items on their Menu: Original Recipe Bites & Cheese Top Burger. The Original Recipe Bites are pieces of Chicken Fillet in the Original Recipe skin. Much like Funshots, it favors the non-spicy flavor minus the crunch. The KFC Cheese Top Burger puts a spin on the look of Burgers. It places the cheese over the bun, rather than having it inside. Up for review, the KFC Original Recipe Bites & Cheese Top Burger.

THE VERDICT

He Says: The Original Recipe Bites is something I could always run to now. The Hotshots & Funshots get tiring to bite into and sometimes feel like all your eating is the breadings that KFC puts into these bites sized treats. The Original Recipe Bites is different. Easy to chew and meaty, it goes really well on rice & gravy or as a side. The Cheese Top Burger was one for me to try, but sadly, it disappoints. The Cheese isn't too welcoming and feels dry, the mayo sticks out too much & the chicken doesn't taste like Chicken. All hype for me, but it's an okay eating.

Rating: Original Recipe Bites = 9/10; Cheese Top Burger = 7/10

She Says: The Original Recipe Bites is basically bite sized chicken. I find it a little pricey for just a couple of pieces. I'd still prefer the crunch of the fun shots. As for the cheese top burger, the cheese on top made no difference. As you can see in the photo, it was baked into the bread, I am a cheese lover and I was quite disappointed with it :( HOWEVER, the sauce they used in their burger was their saving grace. If it wasn't for the sauce I wouldn't bother buying it again. But then again, a burger and a drink for 50pesos isn't bad when you're on a strict student budget.

Rating: Original Recipe Bites = 7/10; Cheese Top Burger = 8/10

Tori Box

This post is way overdue because this was taken during the soft opening of Tori Box. 


Mimi was around Taft and she had a lunch date with Cola. Cola was a big fan of this place so she decided to take Mimi there for lunch. Tori Box is known for their Chicken Karaage Pops which are available with different seasonings. Karaage is a Japanese cooking technique where small pieces of meat are marinated in a mix of soy sauce, garlic and/or ginger, then coated with seasoned wheat flour or potato starch mix, and then fried in oil. Now don't we all occasionally love eating fried food? What makes it even better is the fact that It is conveniently located at the 2nd Floor of One Archer's Place. 

Meet our friend, Cola.

This was the menu they handed us while we were in line.

This was the colorful version of their menu on a blackboard.

Here are the different seasonings that you could get with your Chicken Karaage Pops

A panoramic shot of the inside. The photo shows a lot more space than there actually is.

Red iced tea

Chicken Karaage Pops (Italian cheese flavor) with rice and gravy

And just Chicken Karaage Pops (Italian cheese flavor as well)

View from the inside

I am not surprised to why this place was jam packed. The food was good and reasonably priced. Also, their staff were fast workers. We didn't have to wait too long in line or wait too long for our food. Two thumbs up!

Peri-Peri: Mac & Cheese & Set Meals plus Soup & Beverage All-You-Can

We were out for lunch at SM Megamall, and had no clue where to eat. We wanted to hit up a Buffet, because Gab was VERY hungry, but it wouldn't fit our budget. As we were walking along the halls, we stumbled upon this restaurant that had a sign for Soup & Beverage All You Can at 49PHP. Peri-Peri is a restaurant that serves Grilled-Portuguese Style Chicken. Their main item to attract customers is their unique way of serving everyone's favorite kind of meat. 

Unlimited Soup

Unlimited Drinks

Four Cheese Macaroni topped of with Bacon (128php)

Gab's Set Meal

Everyday Platter A (235php)

Mimi's Set Meal (145php)

Gab hecka happy to meet one of this Idols in Basketball, Gabe Norwood.


Prices

THE VERDICT

He Says: I really must say that I have to go back to this place. The Chicken is tender and juicy. It's not burned, because the char on the chicken only adds to the aesthetics. Their rice is hecka good with the fried garlic. It tastes more like buttered garlic, which is really awesome. The gravy is really good, despite it being a little watery. The Mac and Cheese is something that I really have to note. CHEESE AND BACON. End of story. Nothing does better together this combo, and they perfected the combination. I've gotta go back.

Rating: Mac & Cheese = 10/10; Set Meals = 10/10


She Says: Really good food! The chicken was nothing like i've had before. It's really Juicy! Also, the Macaroni and Cheese of theirs is an instant favorite and is good enough to eat on its own. The 50 pesos soup and drinks gave us more reason to love this restaurant :)


Rating: Mac & Cheese = 10/10; Set Meals = 10/10

Manang's Chicken

We have hearing the hype about Manang's Chicken, saying that it's Chicken is the Filipino take on BonChon Chicken. We've been hearing reviews about it, so we decided to try it out. Luckily, Gab was able to see a branch in the Glorietta 4 Foodcourt, and he wanted to try it for himself. Their Fried Chicken comes with different sauces: Original, Mild and Extra Spicy. We tried the Original Sauce first. 

Six Piece Meal.

THE VERDICT

He Says: Its an interesting take on Fried Chicken. Pretty much like BonChon Chicken, only sweeter. Its crispy and tender, and I'm pretty sure you'll need a lot of rice to eat this sucker. I have yet to try the other sauces, but from the Original Sauce, this Chicken does not fail to disappoint. Its really good alternative to BonChon.

Rating = 9/10


She Says: People love comparing Manang's chicken to Bonchon. I think that they're totally different. I find this meal sort of sweet. The chicken is good, it's just not my type :)


Rating = 7/10

Italianni's: Chicken Italianni's, Carbonara, Watermelon and Pineapple Shake

It was another Italian day out as we celebrated our 26th Monthsary at Italianni's. It was our first Italianni's together, so we decided to take your appetite there. It was really cozy place to be and the food was great. Up for review, Chicken Italianni's, Carbonara, Watermelon and Pineapple Shake.

Gab enjoying the free bread.

Pineapple Shake.

Watermelon Shake.

Phil Lim's Shirt! Haha.

Carbonara.

The monstrous Chicken Italianni's

Ironman award.

THE VERDICT

He Says: The Chicken Italianni's was huge! I didn't know it would be like that. The Potato Wedges were awesome. Soft and with the right amount of Saltiness.  The Italian Sausages had the right amount of Spice and Meatiness. The Chicken had a lemon-y flavor to it because of the herb-wine sauce. The Chicken Italianni's was amazing. The Carbonara was classic. Creamy and the bacon was awesome! The Pineapple Shake was legit. It was made from 100% Pineapple. Nothing but the best.

Rating: Chicken Italianni's = 10/10; Carbonara = 10/10; Pineapple Shake = 9/10

She Says: It was our first Italianni's date together :) I got the Carbonara, Serving size is okay, it was good and you get what you pay for. nothing too special though. The Chicken Italianni's was something special though. It was scrumptious! It had this little lemon aftertaste to it.It was really good! The watermelon shake tasted like watermelon placed in a blender and served (I mean that's how it's supposed to be right?) But I was hoping that they would've at least tasted it and made it more appealing to my taste buds. A little sugar would've helped but it was good enough, I guess.

Rating: Chicken Italianni's = 10/10; Carbonara = 9/10; Watermelon Shake = 7/10

Time Out: Lechon Kawali and Chicken Leg & Thigh BBQ

Sports Bars are a little hard to operate around the Taft Area, mainly because places are usually busy from Morning to Afternoon. Night times are usually for Drinking Places, Bars, Coffee Shops and some Food Places. Time-Out is a new joint that opened up in the Taft Area, catering to sports junkies and alcohol seekers. Besides the sports theme, the place has a couple of Food items on the menu. Up for review, Lechon Kawali and Chicken Leg & Thigh BBQ.

Lechon Kawali.

Chicken Leg & Thigh BBQ.

THE VERDICT

He Says: Probably one of the BEST Lechon Kawali I've had. It's crispy and juicy. It isn't stale, like those cheap places that offer subpar Kawali. The problem was, I saw was the price. Again, serving size should always play a role in pricing. This was overpriced. It's not bad, though. I believe you should have some cash on you if you wanna sample Time-Out's Kawali. The Chicken Leg & Thigh BBQ is definitely a must try. It's sweet and juicy. And, you don't taste any hint of spice in it. Normally, BBQ can be a little spicy, but this one is good without it.

Rating: Lechon Kawali = 9/10; Chicken BBQ = 9/10

She Says: The food tastes really fresh and it's quite tasty as well! :) The only thing preventing us from eating there frequently is the price. The quality of the food is good but we believe that it's slightly over-priced. The chicken leg and thigh BBQ is super tasty! It's really juicy but I believe that the BBQ taste goes only as far as the skin.


Rating: Lechon Kawali = 9/10; Chicken BBQ = 9/10