Siomai nakakaumay

Siomai house became popular for students who only have few budget for food. Imagine, for less than thirty pesos you can already enjoy a short lunch. complete with 3 siomais and 1 cup of rice, this means a lot for students who saves a lot on there baon.

Truly this simple, cheap and delicious soimai became the towns favorite food. Although, numerous of negative feedback brought out regarding the cleanliness and food handling of siomai, still many consumer especially students continues to patronize siomai rice meals. Seems the unwaverring demand of siomai   have increased and large number of siomai houses have already branch out not only in Elbi but also in the nearby cities like Calamba and San Pablo. 

This afternoon, I find myself craving for soimai. yee honestly, I wasn't a fan of this dish though my appetite never resist temptation so I grab the opportunity to purchase 6 pieces of Siomai (30.00 php). Suddenly, rain poured out so i decided to dine it out, and enjoy it at home. 

Finally i arrived at home. after the 30 mins of jeepney ride, the siomai remains it's moist and shape. The steam suffuses as I open the wrapper, and the smell indicates the freshness of the meat. with my excitement, i scoop a cup of rice on a plate and prepare my toyomansi on the side yum yum... guarded with spoon and fork i'm ready to battle with a plate of umamay siomai. 

The taste was really exceptional, ulala sa tabang! lol! it's really beyond my expectation. I must say, the taste was super sacrificed due to the large demand. I was disappointed though, I must finished this meal. yeah.. all those six pieces taste blunt. I add up worcestershire sauce to enhance it taste. Though the taste was not good as the original recipe, it was way made better. Gosh, the original taste of the elbi siomai was diminished by the public demand. I hope they can do something to it or else siomai trip will be  rid off of everybodies elbi food trip.

Papus Siomai in front of Robinson Town Mall, beside chooks to go.

Food Score: 2/5    

         Service:2/5      

         Place:1/5

*credits to the owner of the photo :) thanks.

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Chillet

The name chillet was derived from it’s owner Che and Millet  Abrigo.  Most of the time they are mistaken as siblings because of there sister relationship but truth is they are cousins. I have already met them during my case study days.  They are really good person inside and out. Both of them are accommodating and easy to be with. I never feel awkwardness or any discomfort in conducting interviews with them. as I the interviews goes on, I really found chillet as one of the café shop in elbi to be interesting. And I promised them that I will come back to enjoy there own treats.

After 6 months….

As I promised I went back to chillet. Along with my friend Jerome, we relieved our stress by having a break. Since it was our first time, I decided to choose the items which are new to my senses. Few days back, I’m craving for vanilla ice cream. But I don’t have time to drop by in convenience store and rather go home and sleep. But today is the day; I order the ICE CREAM IN A ROLL (40.00 php) and cold cup CAPUCHILLET (40.00 php). On the other hand my friend Jerz orders the hot version of CAPUCHILLET (40.00php).

Ice Cream in a Roll

The ice cream in a roll is worth trying. It’s a twisted sandwich with a spread/filling of your choice either peanut butter, chocolate, or caramel and filled with vanilla ice cream. I selected the chocolate and caramel combination. Even if the bread is quite tough, the sweetness and the softness of the ice cream really blends well. Yummy! It really tastes good!

HotvsCold Capuchillet.

Hot Capuchillet

Cold Capuchillet

Capuchillet is the version of cappuccino in chillet. I not normally drink coffee, but this time I have to give it a try. Cold cappuchillet taste a bit bitter compare to the other version. I prefer more the hot one, it’s sweet with lot’s of cinnamon powder on top. J

We are really satisfied having a great time in chillet. I will surely back and tried out there recommendations:

• Fresh Lemonade
• Frozen Yogurt
• Creamy Chicken Alfredo

Food Ratings: 4/5   Service: 4/5   Place:4/5

Chicken Day

Kapag Fried Chicken

After encountering a hot headed security guard we landed our feet in KFC in roses ave. , Quezon City. Even we are exhausted and worried for what happen, my hope still continues to look forward and be optimistic. I hold on to my faith, wishing for good things to happen.

We ordered the KFC SoGood Meal (95.00) it consist of 1 pc. Original chicken, rice, drink and mashed potato. It saves you about twenty pesos! That’s really a good deal isn’t? well I prefer these than having snack box. I think it’s really convenient for students and employees who have a tight budget but looking for a good sumptuous set of meals.

While having our lunch, I received a text message from a friend. And luckily, it’s answered prayer. I can make it through! Whooh I’m really blessed at that moment. So we finished our lunch and went back to the security guard we have met an hour ago.

It wasn’t easy to talk with him again but I must conquer my fear.  I approach him, ask him if he will allow me to go on...then he answered. YES! My happiness can’t be explained. His sympathy really shows how good person he is.
By the way my deepest gratitude belongs to my friend Janjen and ofcourse to Kuya Tanny. I’m really glad and excited for what will happen next.

TOKYO TOKYO

360 minutes have passed after we had our dinner. The intensive type of exam really pushed my brain so much. My head aches as well as my big tummy. We get out of the building as the night falls.  Riding on a cab on a long way of traffic was stressful. But we cant go home yet not unless we can catch a bus ASAP tough it’s too bad for us to travel 2 hours with an empty stomach. So we dropped by in Robinson Galleria.

The store looks unpleasant, it was really taken for granted since the store is quite known. Due to my “kakuriputan”  I ordered one of there best seller which is the Chicken Karage for 75.00php and add 60.00 for drinks  with 4 california maki.

At first the deep fried chicken really tastes well with the special sauce. But as time goes by the sauce became spicy and tangy for whatever reason. I don’t like to deep my chicken again, but the taste was blunt. Anyhow the good thing in Tokyo Tokyo is their unlimited rice. J  I don’t eat much rice, but this time I got two cups…  (gutom lang talaga). The maki taste good, made from Japanese rice, fresh crab sticks, nori and mangoes. Well it’s really one of a kind. Serve with soy sauce and wasabi. Geez I don’t like the wasabi so I always set it aside. J

My day ends with full of challenges and hard work but it's was fully paid off with experiences. I've been through a lot this day but i'm looking forward for what will happen soon. 

Best Cookies in Elbi

I © cookies.  

At times cookies really completes my day other than sweet chocolatesJ. It rids my stressful….gloomy…and boring day. so most of the time I purchase the Quaker oat meal cookies available in all convenience store and cost me 13.00 to 15.00 pesos per pack. But I find it really inconvenient. So challenge my self to search the fresh and delectable cookies available in Elbi.

Bonitos’ Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies

15 pcs. delicious oatmeal cookies packed in a very creative container. the innovative air tight container maintains the crunch and sweetness of the cookies.The assorted cookies have raisins, nuts, and chocolates but i must say the cookies are not so good as Q does.. they must add more sugar or honey with their recipes. the cookies cost 75 pesos per packed available only at Bonitos in Grove, UPLB.

Food Score: 2/5  Packaging: 4/5

Michas' Chocolate Chip and Double Chocolate Cookies

Michas Cookies

for 30.00 pesos per 100 grams you can already indulge yourself with this crunchy and sweet choco cookies. Michas really the home of best pastries in elbi they prepares the oven fresh products. so i guarantee you that it's really taste good!  you must also try their choco crinkles for the same price.

Food Score: 4/5  Packaging: 3/5

Bostons' Chocolate Cookies 

Bostons Cookies

this is the best cookies i found... the cookies really taste as chocolate, It's really delicious and cheap. it will only cost you 5.00 pesos per piece. the cookies are crisp and chewy at the same time, so you will really comeback for more. i'm looking forward for big boston cookies... :)

Food Score: 5/5   Packaging: 2/5

these are the only stores that provide cookies... as of now...in elbi.  I guess soon many coffee shops and bread store will make more of this. so i can try it al over again hihi By the way try to make ice cream cookie sandwich ;) waaaaaaaahh super duper sarap! :)