Watami Casual Japanese Restaurant

Looking for a new Japanese Restaurant for your cravebuds?

Watami Philippines

Watami provides Japan’s enjoyable and sophisticated causal restaurant at reasonable prices with friendly services with over 700 international branches. Mostly Asia of course. Luckily are we Filipinos they opened their first branch in Philippines last November 10, 2012.

Honestly, I did not know any thing about Watami prior to its opening but thanks to Bistro's text blast about Watami's Promo was able to experience their oh so fine food.

What is the promo all about then?
50% OFF FROM YOUR TOTAL BILL. 

Expecting a lot of people that will be coming like Bulgogi's opening day, we went in early. Its opens at 10am. We went in 10:30am. Few people were in there. But just after 30mins it  was jam packed. Well I won't wonder. Who Filipino will miss a promo like that?

OISHI

The Japanese word I do believe we all know. Dishes in Watami are all good. All of their meat are fresh and juicy. You can smell the aroma of meat when its being grilled. 

I'm SORRY.

 The names and prices of the following food below is placed in

 my friend's iPhone that we need to reformat cause she is going to sell it.

So its alllll gone. Rest assured all of them taste G R E A T.

Food in Watami is beyond your ordinary Tokyo-Tokyo Restaurant however not that much to expect if you will compare it to other Fine Japanese Restaurant. But food is great and very affordable. Maybe that's the reason why its named as Watami "Casual" Japanese Restaurant.

Watami Casual Japanese Restaurant Philippines
2nd Floor North Building 
Mall of Asia

  

Clark Freeport Pampanga

Located in the heart of Philippine’s Central Luzon, only an hour and 30 minutes away, visit the calm and culture-rich Clark.  

Getting to Clark is just easy and fast. Just take the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit at Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga. And within just a split sec tadah! Welcome to Clark!

Clark Freeport Pampanga is an all in one hub. From business to leisure, to travel and aviation.

Clark indeed has it all.

Clark has a lot of historical landmarks. Like the Salakot which is a big hat located at the middle of a park that you'll get to see even before you enter Clark Freeport itself.

They do have a bunch of tourist destinations like  

• Themeparks
• Casinos
• Golf course
• Duty Free
• Factory outlets (Nike Adidas and other imported stuffs all up to 70%)
• 4-Wheel Drive
• Go-Carts
• Target Shooting
• and a whole lot more

But the most popular destination is the Fonatana Waterpark. Its quite of a themepark with big wave pools and all. Perfect for family and group getaways. I have never been to Fontana. Supposedly, I will go there with my colleagues last March 2012. BUT I  got "sick".

They are a lot of great activities you can do in Clark, however we went there toooo early so everything was still closed. We left Manila around 5AM, we arrived around 7AM. tourist spots open 9AM.

LOST. We know for a fact that there a lot of things and places you can do in Clark Freeport, but there were a lot of empty lots and few signs amd directions. So we do not know where to go. As we drove around Clark, we have reached Ngayong Pilipino. However, they were still closed. They open at 9AM. Decided to grab some breakfast first at McDonalds.

Ngayong Pilipino

Ngayon Pilipino is a six hectare theme park which highlights the Philippines' diverse and unique culture featuring replicas of Ifugao and Muslim houses, Aeta village and other attractions. Originally, Ngayon Pilipino is "orginally" located at Pasay near Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). But due to some unknown reasons (innovation of new and better themeparks I guess), its already closed.

Replica of Emilio Auguinaldo's House

Replica of Barasoain Church located orginally in Bulucan

There is a Cultural Show every 11AM in Ngayon Pilipino Plaza. It will showcase some Filipino Traits, Traditions, Events and Costumes.

We had a chance to watch the cultural show of the MALONG. I even participated. It wsa funny and fun.

Free Jeepney Ride around Ngayon Pilipino

Clark Air Base

For your information. Clark Freeport Pampanga has its own International Airport.

Yes brah, you read it right. INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. That's how rich this place is. (Rich talaga?)

And beside from its INTERNATIONAL Airport. They also have an Air Base. Formerly the United States Air Base here in the Philippines during Lolo Days. How cool is that?

Awesooomme thing here is that you get a chance to take pictures with those REAL but old planes, choppers and machines guns. BANG!

A quick daytrip to the North is indeed a quick getaway that is indeed S U L I T.

Clark Freeport Pampanga

http://www.visitclark.com/

Subic's Jumbo Tacos

Looking for something B I G? 

A hidden secret along the streets of Subic lies a "Coffeeshop" that serves something

 EXTRA BIG for those BIG APPETITE.

The Coffeeshop Restaurant

The Coffeeshop Restaurants is along and across Beach Resorts of Subic Bay Zamables. Literally across. Like 10 steps away. From the outside, it looks like an ordinary eatery who serves those usual "lutong-bahay" dishes. Well yeah, they have Pancit Cantons and stuff, but what makes the The Coffeeshop Restaurant Special is that their UNUSUAL SERVING SIZE. 

Speciality?

 TACOS. 

Hard and Soft

B I G Tacos. 

This might look small but mind you is big. 

Don't get to adventurous in ordering one for yourself alone. 

You won't be able to finish it I tell you. 

The only difference about these Hard Taco and Soft Taco is their wrap. Hard Taco is deep friend like the usual taco in Pancake House, only 10x Bigger. The Soft Taco is more like a Burrito in Miggy's. (I wonder, may Miggy's pa ba?)

Both of them consist the same fillings which are the following:

Ground Beef

Lettuce

Onions

Lettuce

Cheese

Lettuce

But don't get wrong, it was good. 

For just Php 130.00, your tummy will be full in no time. 

See, it won't even fit my big hungry mouth.

The Coffeshop Restaurant is one of the popular restaurant in Subic. Even famous politicians and actors go here. You visit would not be complete without it

The Coffeeshop Restaurant

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

#2-3 Rizal Street, Barrio Barretto

Nº of little Italy

Streets of Italy

at Bonifacio High Street

I know no one who doesn't like pizza. Pizza is the like the national food of every occasion.

Pepperoni, Hawaiian.

Buy one take one, with Palm card or without.

Nobody can't get wrong when ordering Pizza.

However, sometimes our taste buds needs a little more adventure than the usual flavors of our national food.

NOLITA

Nolita which means North of Little Italy is an Italian Fast-Stop Restaurant which offers a WIDE VARIETY of flavors for Pizza.They do have the regular cheese pizza, but other than that, flavors that you have never heard before. Like never.

Regular White Cheese
P 150.00

Shrimp Carbonara
P 290.00 

Pizza Chicken Parmesan
P 250.00

Shrimp Carbonara is your ideal on the go breakfast meal all in one. With bread, meat, shrimp and egg. Never have I imagined EGGS in my pizza. Well, impossible is possible here in Nolita because they were able to pull it off with awesomenessss.

Pizza Chicken Parmesan is like your all meat pizza, only bigger and better. More spices were added that made it more interesting.

For the Regular White Cheese, need I say more? Cheese.  
  

Nolita offers as well other dishes that can be paired up with your pizza. And some of them will be the Crispy Chip Fries with Ranch Dip that are like mojos, only thinner, and their very own Stovetop Mac and Cheese that tasted like 2 different kinds of cheese were used and combined, making it not the your ordinary Mac and Cheese by Kraft or whoever.

Crispy Chip Fries with Ranch Dip
P 150.00

Stovetop Mac n' Cheese
P 310.00

For drinks they offer the usual sodas, juices and stuff. But they also serve beers. One of kind beers I say. I was not able to taste one cause I was not feeling well when we went here but its a must to comeback and get a sip cause their beers looks very interesting outside. Hopefully inside as well.

Wild Berry
P 110.00

Lemonade
P 160.00

We have a LOT of pizza houses and Italian Restaurants within the metro.

But what makes Nolita differ besides from their rare flavors?

Is that its Self Service.

Disciplined people deserves the best food ever ;) Right? 

Nolita. An Italian experience with a sure twist.

Nolita

Bonifacio High Street

Taguig, Metro Manila

Philippines

Puerto Princesa's Finest Restaurants

Palawan's Restaurants are considered among the best in the Philippines. 

Your getaway won't be complete without trying their very unique culinary experience. 

KALUI RESTAURANT

Known as the most famous restaurant in Puerto Princesa. 

It's a MUST for you to dine here.

Once you have entered their Kalui, you'll be amazed by their ambiance. Because of their well-polished floor, all visitors and employees are asked to remove their footwear. YES, THEY'RE BAREFOOTIN'. They will provide you with your own foot lockers so no one will mistakenly get the wrong pair of footwear.

Once they provided you with seat, you won't believe their menu. They might have less choices of food, but you won't regret it. See, that's their menu. If you'll dine here for 2, better choose the Kalui Special of the Day Set. 

Kalui Special of the Day Set P435.00

(Fish Steak, Prawns, Veggies of the day, Fish Roll in Coco Cream, Rice, Soup and Dessert)

Fish Steak

Fish Roll in Coco Cream

Prawns

Veggie of the Day: Fried Eggplant with Salsa

Dessert

KALUI RESTAURANT

369 Rizal Avenue Puerto Princesa City Palawan

( Opens Daily Save Sundays Lunch 11-2pm; Dinner 6:00-10:30pm )

FOR RESERVATIONS:

 Landline: (048) 433 2580

Mobile Number: +63 928 753 9621

KA INATO

If you're a fan of grilled dishes, better try this restaurant. 

Ka Inato is also known as one the leading restaurants in Puerto Princesa. 

"The Good Harvest"

Original Chicken Inato with Soup
P95.00

Seafood Kare-kare

BALINSASAYAW

If you're looking for a good meal for your merienda, better try Balinsasayaw. 

One of their bestseller is their own, Bird's Nest Soup (Nido Soup). We also tried their Pancit Canton together with toasted bread as our afternoon snack.

Bird’s Nest Soup (Nido Soup)

Balinsasayaw Pancit Canton

Our afternoon snack, "Merienda"

SKYBOX
Skybox is known for their famous burger in Puerto Princesa! 

Skybox is located well outside the centre of Puerto Princesa in new shopping arcade, Mercado de San Miguel. 

SkyBox Burger

Grilled Chicken

Skybox Sports Bar and Grille Restaurant

Mercado de San Miguel

ITOY'S COFFEE HAUS

Unfortunately, you won't find Starbucks in Puerto Princesa. 

BUT, they have their OWN version of Starbucks, which is ITOY'S COFFE HAUS.  

Itoy's Coffee Haus is a family owned coffee shop

Kape De Bernardo
(Double Dutch)

Hot Chocolate

Itoy's Coffee Haus

Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa

Palawan, Philippines

I did not expect good food in Palawan. 

However, I was wrong.

EACH and EVERY Restaurant, small or big, 

offers GREAT FOOD. 

Credits to KJ Cedeno for this Blog Post