North Park: Lechon Macau, Fresh Prawn Dumpling, Fresh Lemonade & Pink Lemonade

We were in Marquee Mall with Gab's friend, Ralph, and we decided to have a little chit-chat and downtime over some lunch. We had no clue where to eat, and since Gab has not tried it yet, we decided to head over to North Park. North Park serves traditional Chinese Fastfood, Rice, Noodles and soups. They've been around for a while, competing with the likes of Super Bowl, Mann Hann and David's Tea House. 


Up for review: Lechon Macau, Fresh Prawn Dumpling, Fresh Lemonade and Pink Lemonade.

Selection of Noodles.

Some rice.

Their drinks.

Fresh Lemonade & Pink Lemonade

Lechon Macau.

Fresh Prawn Dumpling.

THE VERDICT

He Says: I loved the Lechon Macau. It's Crispy Lechon Liempo with some really good Fried Rice. It's not salty or oily. It's cooked right and tastes really good. I'm definitely going back for this. The Fresh Prawn Dumpling is your typical noodle dish. Packed with noodles, a dumpling and soup. The dumpling is good, but the serving size isn't my thing. I won't be satisfied by it's size, but the taste is worth it. The Fresh Lemonade, is what I believe, to be very LEGIT Juice. Made from Freshly-Squeezed Lemons, it's really tangy and fruity. The Pink Lemonade packs a mean...well...punch. Not bad.

Rating: Lechon Macau = 10/10; Fresh Prawn Dumpling = 8/10; Lemonade = 10/10; Pink Lemonade = 9/10


She Says: I love dumplings! Serving size was good enough for me, I actually couldn't finish everything :)) The Lechon was super tasty! Mouthwatering! They also have really good lemonade more sour than sweet while the pink lemonade was more sweet than sour. 


Rating: Lechon Macau = 10/10; Fresh Prawn Dumpling = 8/10; Lemonade = 10/10; Pink Lemonade = 9/10

PF Chang's now in MANILA!

Recently, there has been word going around that one of the most famous restaurant's in the world, is opening here in the Philippines. Out of all the countries in Asia they decided to put up their first one in the Philippines! Because Known for great service, simple yet extraordinarily flavored dishes and a great ambiance, we were invited to the Media Opening/Lunch at PF Chang's at the Alabang Town Center.

Gab is all happy, seeing one of his favorite restaurant's finally opening here.

A quick shot of the amazing interior. (Trivia:  Every branch has their own Chinese Mural and in each of them are different.)

We were treated to some fine Tamarind & Jasmine Iced Tea. Free-flowing, bottomless Iced.

These Iced tea's are available ONLY in the Philippines.

Three different sauces, each with a different level of spice. These are called Level-up Sauce.

APPETIZERS

Lettuce Cups for the Chicken Lettuce Wraps.

Some Squab and Crispy Noodles.

What the Chicken Wraps looks like.

The very spicy, yet very delicious Dynamite Chicken. These little bits of shrimp explode flavor and spice as you chow them down. Very really good, despite the spicyness.

The Northern Style Ribs with 5 spice salt. Very good way to start the meal with.

Mr. Jennaro explaining and entertaining members of the media.

Mr. Rodriguez, the man behind PF Chang's in the Philippines. 

The Legend himself, Mr. Philip Chang. The man behind the recipes and the great restaurant. He's a really down to earth guy, and very insightful. 

2012 Best Chain Overall Beverage Program: P.F. Chang's China Bistro

(Awarded by Cheers Magazine)

Lucky Cat Martini. Really good cocktail.

Royal Poolside. A great mix of fruit juice, soda and alcohol.

Brown and White rice will be free and unlimited when the restaurant opens to the public.

Mongolian BBQ. Gab's favorite of the day.

Spicy Chicken. Really good with a slight hint of spicyness.

Shrimp with Candied Walnuts and Melon Balls. Really really good shrimp.

Some Spiced Lamb. 

Noodles!

Asparagus.

The great people behind PF Chang's opening in the Philippines.

Mimi and the Legend.

Gab was pretty star struck when he found out that Mr. Chang was in attendance.

We both can't wait 'till this restaurant finally opens. The staff and owners were very accommodating and the food was excellent. We're definitely going back for some good food and to give the readers our review of the place.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
The Street, Alabang Town Center
Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Telephone No.: (02) 687-5611
Website: http://pfchangs.com.ph

P.S. Be on the lookout for one of our giveaways. Will be posting about it tonight!

Chowking: Wanton, Chicharap and Pork Siomai

In the Philippines, they don't have a lot of the quick Chinese Takeout joints like the ones you see in the US. Often they're just copies or wannabes when it comes to Chinese Takeout. One place that does a good job is Chowking. This place well known for their cheap and somehow authentic Chinese Food.

Their Wanton.

Pork Siomai.

One of their Classics, Chicharap.

Stick my Chicharap Tongue out.

Love does the same. Haha.

SMILE! :D

THE VERDICT

He Says: When I get noodle cravings, Chowking usually solves it. Their Wanton is really really good. Plus it's cheap. The Pork Siomai is good too. Their Chicharap is my peronsal favorite. I can probably go through 3-4 orders easy. It's simply the best. And it's really really really cheap.

Rating: Chicharap = 10/10; Wanton = 9/10; Pork Siomai = 8/10

She Says: I'm a big fan of their congee and pork siomai. The congee wasn't available so I opted for my next favorite, their wanton! :) Their wanton is really yummy but sometimes it look like they didn't put much effort in the dish cause all the noodles are still stuck together. but the taste's still the same anyway. Their chicharap, not a big fan but it's yummy and definitely worth a try. It's different from your average prawn crackers. The siomai? try it yourself. super yummy!!

Rating: Chicharap = 10/10; Wanton = 9/10; Pork Siomai = 10/10