Persia Grill

For foodies, nothing beats the feeling of discovering new restos that makes you rave about the food in between bites and leaves you wanting for more. That was what my friend Tracy and I experienced when we dined at Persia Grill.

Owned by Pinoy Big Brother ex-housemate Kian Kazemi, this branch is located at Building A of Megastrip Megamall. Upon passing by the mall, the big advertisement never fails to capture my attention as a Persian food lover myself. And since my friend share the same passion, that afternoon, we forgo the original plan of dining at an Italian Restaurant and have a gastronomical experience at Persia Grill instead.

Since it's our first time, we decided to try their Kabab Meal first. I ordered for their Chelo Kebab Kobideh and Chelo Morg Combination which is a stick of charbroiled beef kebab (kobideh) and a stick of charbroiled chicken breast fillet served with fresh grilled tomato, Persian eggplant-yogurt dip, and long-grained steamed rice with butter, while Tracy let the chicken passed and settled for the two stick chelo kebab.

The Chelo Kebab Kobideh is seasoned to perfection. It is tender and juicy, bursting with flavor every time you bite on it. Same goes for the Chelo Morg which is soft, tender, and very tasty. The eggplant-yogurt dip complements the entire meal but it was really their garlic sauce and hot sauce which stands out for it’s garlicky-creaminess was simply to die for. My friend and I were literally raving about the goodness of the meal, while eating.

Each meal we had is 199php only. Aside from the other Persian dishes that they offer, it is good to know that they also have their own set of Budget Meal they called (BM) Business Meal which ranges from 120php (one piece beef or chicken kebab) up to 160php (one-stick lamb kebab).

The ambiance is cozy, the place is clean, relaxing music is constantly playing, everything is perfect. But the thing is, although their food servers are courteous, they lack professionalism in a sense that they tend to hover around the counter area for some chit chats while on their sleepers instead of checking on their customers if they need something. Also, chewing gums while taking customer's orders is a big no no especially on a resto like that.

Despite the fact that they need a little improvement for their food servers, the good food that they serve is reason enough for me to come back there and enjoy Persian Food.

Persia Grill Branches

Valero st, Makati
Legazpi st, Makati
Megastrip, Megamall
SM Skygarden
North Edsa

Chef Donatello

For quite sometime now, I’ve been hearing a lot of reviews about Chef Donatello. Some are good while the others are not, and so I decided to try it myself.

Upon entering their Megamall Branch, we were enthusiastically greeted by their food servers as they assisted us towards the available table. The place is not that big and the ambiance is very humble but not cheap. However, they could use a better and comfortable tables and chairs to suit to the homey feel of the entire resto.

As they handed out the menu, I noticed that they have variety of American-Italian dishes which is amazingly affordable.

First, we ordered for their Ribs Risotto and Chicken Risotto, and these two are stellar. The Ribs Risotto is marinated into perfection, very tender and well, yes, juicy and full of flavor. While the Chicken Risotto is equally delectable. For 99php each, it is indeed a good treat.

For Pasta and Pizza, we ordered their Awesome Foursome Set for only 549php. The set consist of 2 Spaghetti Bolognese, 2 Fetuccini Carbonara, 4 Italian Soup, 4 Drinks, and 12” Donatello Special Pizza.

The pasta may look like an ordinary pasta you can get anywhere but it taste really good, I must say, especially their Carbonara which has an amazing sauce.

The Pizza is also good but nothing extra ordinary considering it is their special. The dough taste like a normal bread, therefore it spoils the very idea that you are eating a real pizza.

The Soup has a very delectable and distinct Italian taste. Although served in a small amount, you can taste a subtle hint of Italian herbs and spices that is quite filling in itself.

Although I’ve been hearing that their service is not good, fortunately, we were assisted by one of their food server who has the knowledge about good customer service. He even chatted with my mother about the ingredients used for their Italian Soup, but then of course, he didn’t divulge all the information regarding those so-called-secret-recipe. But then again, we were served and accommodated very well.

All in all, it was a good experience. Good food, affordable price, and good service, I will definitely come back to try other food varieties they offer.

Chef Donatello3/F Bridgeway, SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
(02) 633-9828

KFC Pizza Twister

When I saw KFC's advertisement for their new Toasted Twister claiming that it's chicken and pizza in one, I thought that KFC Chicken once again rocked a new role and I knew I got to try it.

True enough, it's a combination of chicken breast strips, pizza sauce, salami, onions, and mozzarella cheese wrapped in a warm flour tortilla that seals in the flavor, it is indeed Chicken and Pizza in one.

The taste is good, a real treat for those who love chicken and pizza. The chicken breast strip is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the pizza sauce is very subtle and it does not overpower the taste of the chicken. However, be sure to eat it while it's still warm, and if not, you can just toss it inside the toaster and enjoy it to your heart's content.

On the other hand, the packaging is quite deceiving I must say. They use big rectangular box which resembles that of Mc. Donald’s Apple Pie box, only it is much bigger, considering that the chicken isn't enough to make the twister look bulky and heavy compare to the other twister varieties which has lettuce and other veggies that makes it hefty. Therefore, it only illuminates the thinness of the twister.

The new KFC Toasted Twister is 75php per piece, and for those who has big appetite, I don't think that a piece is enough to satisfy your hunger so be sure to grab some fries along with it, or better yet, buy two because it's worth it.

KFC Delivery for Metro Manila is 887-8888