Yuujin Japanese Cuisine

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--> One thing that I have always been thankful for is that I live in a city wherein every place I consider foodies heaven is just a stone's throw away. For years of living here in San Juan, I always passed by this rather intimate and exclusive looking restaurant along Wilson street. Intimate and exclusive in a sense that it is obviously a residential house turned restaurant.

Just like Everything At Stake also located in the area, upon setting foot at Yuujin Japanese Cuisine, I knew I found a place I would always go back to whenever I am not in the mood for home-cooked meals.

Before our orders were served, we were given cubes of deep-fry fish fillet soaked in sweet chili sauce as a complimentary starter. It is similar to fried pork rinds, only, the distinct flavor of fish is present but not over powering. It goes well with the sweet chili sauce.

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Their Beef Teriyaki-Jyu is moist beef with Yuu Jin’s Teriyaki Sauce on a bed of steamed rice. The beef is so tender and tasty and is further enhanced with its complimentary sauce. An order comes with an equally satisfying Miso Shiru soup.

Beef Teriyaki-Jyu 260

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Miso Shiro Soup

Katsu Don has always been one of my favorite Japanese Dish, and Yuu Jin’s version of it is delectably satisfying. The pork cutlet is big enough for another order of extra rice. Every bite is so juicy because of Yuu Jin’s special sauce they used for it, topped with an egg that adds dimensions to its taste.

Katsu Don 210php

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-->We also tried their Uni Sushi. Its creamy and buttery texture is so good, one serving is enough to satisfy your palate. It is not slimy compared to the other Uni Sushis I have tasted.

Uni Sushi 120php

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We also ordered their Yaki Soba, although the serving size is smaller than that of Sachi’s, theirs is more flavorful and has a lot more vegetables and pork in it.

Yaki Soba 180php

Aside from the feel of exclusivity, the ambiance is so cozy and very comfortable. The staffs are all friendly and accommodating. The thing that diners should be aware of is that the restaurant has store hours slightly different from the usual. They are open from Monday to Thursday, from 11am to 3pm, then, 5:30pm to 10pm. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday from 11am to 3pm then 5:30pm to 11pm.

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If you want an authentic Japanese cuisine, this Restaurant is truly worth a try.

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Yuujin Japanese Cuisine Restaurant is located at 221 Wilson Street, Greenhills in San Juan City. Call them at 727-5291

 

Tasting Memories at Barrio Fiesta Greenhills

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When was the last time you dined at Barrio Fiesta? That was the question we asked ourselves during our foodies get-together at the new Barrio Fiesta Greenhills. Most of us agreed that it was a long time ago, but no one has forgotten the good food, rattan chairs and the rondallas that used to be the trademarks of the resto.

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Known as the restaurant which invented Crispy Pata and popularized Kare-Kare, Barrio Fiesta has always been close to Filipino hearts. Today, more than 50 years later, the same grandeur of food and warm hospitality that welcomed the Filipino palate are still present. And this time, Barrio Fiesta Greenhills bid adieu to its old style to embrace an improvement that goes beyond typical Filipino dining experience.

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While maintaining its distinct classic aura, Barrio Fiesta Greenhills now introduces a fully revamped and modernized interior that would still give its customer the warm feeling of being at-home while savoring delectable meals that the resto can offer.

And now, let me share with you some of the delectable meals that graced our table prepared by Barrio Fiesta Greenhills.

Crispy Pata

A visit at Barrio Fiesta Greenhills wouldn’t be complete without having Crispy Pata. And since they are the ones who invented this dish, expect that it will be the best Crispy Pata you will ever have.

Crispy Pata 477.00php

Crispy Patita Gitna 180.00php

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Crispy Patita Kuko 140.00php

Kare-kare 

Since they use their own to-die-for home made peanut butter, the distinct taste of Barrio Fiesta Greenhill’s Kare-Kare is what separates it from the rest. Their seafood kare-Kare is equally good, and as a seafood lover myself, I enjoyed it immensely.

Kare-kare 398.00php

Seafood Kare-kare 398.00php

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A mouth watering crispy pork sisig topped with crab fat was one of the reasons why I cancelled my previous appointments to attend this food festivity. And I'm glad to say I did not have any regrets.

Sisig sa Aligue 275.00php

Kuhol na Gata

I am not an Escargot fan, but theirs is so good I cannot help but have a second helping.

Kuhol na Gata 208.00php

Bicol Express

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Bicol Express 289.00php

Adobong Kang-kong

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A simple Filipino dish, enhanced with a Barrio Fiesta twist. Its simplicity is what makes it special delivered in a way that sets it apart from your usual Adobong Kang-kong.

Adobong Kang-kong 241.00php

Bouillaibaisse

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One of my favorite dishes, not just because of the seafood, but because the soup is soothing to the palate.

Bouillaibaisse 385.00php

Chicharon Bulaklak

-->Another deliciously sinful dish that graced our table. A sin I won’t mind committing again and again.

Chicharon Bulaklak 263.00php

Kilawing Tanigue

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The good thing about this dish is that the vinegar does not overpower the taste of the fish, it just gives a little kick that leaves you wanting for more.

Kilawing Tanigue 300.00php

Pakbet Sa Baboy

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Barrio Fiesta's Pakbet is the best I have ever tasted. The usual array of vegetables with large chunks of pork, mixed and balanced to suit the Filipino taste bud. It was further enhanced by its thick sauce and the Barrio Fiesta Special Bagoong.

Pakbet sa Baboy 318.00php

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Sinalab

Now, this combination of chargrilled seafood, chicken, meat, and veggies were downright simple yet, enticingly delicious.

Sinalab 604.00php

-->Aside from the Ala Carte, they also offer Value Meal which comprise of Lechon Kawali, Kare-Kare, Rice, and Sinigang.

Value Meal

-->For the dessert, we were served with Halo-Halo, Tiramisu, Ty’s Mango Melt, and Vin’s Chocolate Ganache. Although Ty’s Mango Melt was the one that captured my heart, everything was a stellar on its own.

Desserts

The improvements that Barrio Fiesta Greenhills has made is surely a precursor to further enhance delectable dining experience of Filipino families after all these years. Although it now exudes a modernized aura, its menu still assaults the senses with the perennial unfolding of flavors it has always been known for.

Filipinos basically grew up with Barrio Fiesta. It has been with us serving good food for years now, and so, I could say that dining at Barrio Fiesta Greenhills is like tasting memories, only better.

Barrio Fiesta Greenhills Rochester St. corner Florida St. Greenhills, San Juan, Philippines +632.7267836 Fiesta International Catering Services Contact Number: 5141000 website: www.fiestainternationalcatering.com email: fiestainternationalcatering@yahoo.com

  *credit to Ern Raymundo for some revisions     
Filipino Foods

Black Velvet Cake by Conti's

Chocolate and Cheese. These are big words for most foodies I know. Rarely do I encounter someone who does not have penchant for these two. Most probably, chocolate and cheese are included in every foodies list of their own Ultimate Comfort Food. And as one of the foodies I am talking about, I couldn’t help but rave about Conti’s Black Velvet Cake.

This cake is pretty much straightforward with no pretension of surprises like almonds, nuts, or honey combs. It is not as popular as Mango Bravo, not as chocolaty as Choco Overload Cake, and not as complicated as Viennese Mocha Torte, but the beauty of Conti’s Black Velvet Cake lies with its simplicity.



With its black and white, spider web design, It may not be one of the most delectable looking cake among Conti’s line of scrumptious cakes to date, but when it comes to taste, you can never go wrong with it.



Layers of moist chocolate sponge cake and thick cream cheese filling drizzled with caramel on top and chocolate sprinkles on the side. Every mouthful will give you a velvety feel of cream cheese against the delicate texture of sponge cake.

If you want chocolate and cheese on your cake without any other contrasting elements, then this cake will surely satisfy you. Conti’s Black Velvet Cake mini is 395php, while the mile high size is 950php.



You can visit Conti's website at http://www.contis.ph/


*credits to Ern Raymundo

Shabu-Shabu at David's Tea House

Shabu-Shabu, a Japanese variant of hot pot, traditionally made with thin slices of beef submerged into a pot of hot broth together with variants of vegetables is one dish that many Filipinos love to enjoy. Nowadays, Shabu-Shabu is not only limited to beef since modern preparation already includes pork, chicken, duck, fish, and other seafood. One thing that made Shabu-Shabu special is that it is a healthy dish anyone can indulge in.

One of the Restaurants that I go to for my Shabu-Shabu fix is David’s Tea House in Tomas Morato. This restaurant serves authentic Chinese (HongKong) food in an ambiance of a modern Chinese restaurant. Although they are famous for their noodles, dimsums, and congees, their Shabu-Shabu, I must say is also worth the try.


Not only do they serve delicious Shabu-Shabu, but unlike any other restaurant, theirs is more affordable. Their Set A which is good for 2-3 person is only 650php, while their Set B for 4-5 person is 950php only.

Aside from its affordability, I love how generous their servings have always been. Upon ordering, you will be given a list of the ingredients that you would like to include in your Shabu-Shabu. And with the choices they have, you can always adjust your hotpot set to your personal liking.

Usually, I choose U.S. Angus Fat Beef and U.S. Baby Fat Beef for the fresh meat. For the seafood, I normally go for fresh oyster, sliced squid, and fish fillet.

Since they don’t have Shrimp on their seafood options, I always include Shrimp Balls or Fresh Shrimp Dumplings alongside Fish Cake on their Specialty option. As for the noodle and vegetable options, well, it depends on my cravings for that particular day.

Personally, although I love the peanut buttery taste of their Satay Soup, I always opt for the Combination Soup Base which consists of Satay and Simple Soup. Both are tasty but with added condiments, they are surefire savory than usual.

If you want to have a Shabu-Shabu dining experience, or if you are simply craving for it, David’s Tea House Hotpot Set / Shabu-Shabu can surely satisfy your taste without burning a hole in your pocket. It is best enjoyed after a drinking session with your friends since it is one good way of nursing a hang over, or you can also savor this delectable dish with the whole family. Either way, it is one way of sharing a scrumptious meal that is interactive and fun, not to mention customized depending on one’s own liking.

David's Tea HouseTomas Morato Branch
#68 CTTM Square Timog Ave.
Tel.: (02) 441-1491

*credits to Ern Raymundo

Yedylicious Won a Foodie Book!

You see that Foodie Blog Roll Widget at the sidebar?

That got me this...

Tada!

Hank Cardello’s Stuffed

Foodie Blog Roll, a food blogging network created by The Leftover Queen, has always been one of my favorite blogging communities for foodies. True to their tagline, "helping bloggers continue playing with their food and blogging about it" they serves as a central network community for food bloggers all over the world to interact with each other for the love of food and written words.



Fortunately, by joining one of their weekly contests, I was able to grab myself a copy of this wonderful book, signed by the author himself, which I can add to my growing foodie books collection. Being passionate about food and books, this is one great reward for voicing out an opinion about food policies.

So, to Foodie Blog Roll Community, a warm thank you :)