Simple and Easy Sushi Bake

Hello November! How is everyone holding up? I hope that most of you are in good spirit and in good health. 

At the start of the Covid19 pandemic, a lot of great recipes and "HIT" "IT" dishes came to life to make most of us famish. For me, it was the Sushi Bake craze that got me thinking why the heck are people going crazy about it? Why is everyone making some and selling it? 

People are actually making profits from it and I don't know why it took almost 7 months for me to come up with my own easy twist. I have made sushi recipes before (learned it from my Turkish friends and recipes are readily available online) and so after months of contemplation, I came up with a super simple and super easy Sushi Bake with 3 kinds of toppings - Tuna, Kani, Sweet Ham. 

Ingredients:

1cup   White Rice (Japanese Rice, if it's available)

1cup   Frozen Mixed Vegetables (optional)

5cups  Water

1cup   Sliced Cucumber

1cup   Kani 

1cup   Sliced Sweet Ham (any meat will do - bacon will do well - even spam)

1cup   Japanese Mayo

1pc    Canned Tuna

1tbsp Sesame Oil

3tbsp Hoisin Sauce

3tbsp Fermented Korean Chili Paste

2tbsp Sesame Seeds

1tsp   Dried Basil

1tsp   Garlic Powder

1pack Nori Seaweeds

*Wash and drain Rice with running water. In a pot, pour in water and add Rice. Cook for 20 minutes then add frozen mixed vegetables. Simmer for another 10-15 minutes while adding water. I'm cooking the Rice in this recipe the Dutch way but to make it easier - Asian style is the best - Rice cooker :D 

*In a bowl, mix drained Canned Tuna with Hoisin Sauce and Dried Basil. Set aside.

*In a different bowl, mix Kani with Garlic Powder and Japanese Mayo. Set aside.

*In another bowl, mix Sliced Sweet Ham with Fermented Korean Chili Paste. Set aside.

*Let the Rice cool for a few minutes before placing it in an oven safe dish ware. Spread evenly to the bottom of the dish ware then place sliced cucumber on top. Since this recipe is of 3 kinds of toppings, divide your topping placement 3 parts. First Tuna, Kani then Sweet Ham. 

*Once all is placed, drizzle with Sesame Oil. 

*Bake in the oven for 20 minutes.

*Once bake, garnished with Japanese Mayo, Sesame Seeds and Nori Strips (you cut them into strips - Nori Seaweeds are sold in big pieces).

Serve with Soy Sauce with Lemon and Nori Seaweeds Wrappers. But seriously, the topping choices for this one is endless. I want to try some mushrooms next time. Happy mid-week everyone! 

Easy Fried Rice ala Nasi Goreng

Fried rice, a staple dish in most Asian homes - to which I love especially the ones with mixed vegetables. So easy that you can add whatever you want in your rice mix (including sauce). Here's my take on Nasi Goreng but without the nasi paste. Happy weekend!

Ingredients and Preparations

1cup cooked rice

1/2cup mixed taogi vegetables

7pcs shrimps

3pcs eggs

3pcs basil leaves

1tbsp olive oil

1tbsp minced garlic

1tbsp sliced onions

1tbsp sliced ginger

1tbsp soy sauce

1tbsp worstershire sauce

1tbsp tabasco sauce

chili sauce

*Sautee onions, garlic and ginger in olive oil. Add in a dash of black pepper. Add worstershire and soy sauce, mix.

*Add in shrimps. Simmer until shrimps are cook. Pour in taogi mix and tabasco sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add broccoli, simmer for another 5 minutes.

*Add a little oil and pour in 2 beaten eggs. Let eggs cook. Add in rice. Mix.

*Serve and top with basil leaves and chili sauce.

Spicy Shrimp and Fish Spaghetti in Olive Oil

Today, decided to make myself some simple pasta dish. Naming it Spicy Shrimp and Fish Spaghetti in Olive Oil. I've made this meal a couple of months ago but this time, I updated the ingredients.  Also, learned how to peel the shrimps today - an interesting highlight for someone who has not been in the kitchen since I was diagnosed in March. Enjoy!

Ingredients and Procedures

100g   Spaghetti Noodles
3tbsp  Olive Oil
3tbsp  Minced Garlic
2tbsp  Sliced Onions
2tbsp  Tabasco Sauce
1tbsp  Butter
3tbsp  Grated Cheese
3tbsp  Cooked Fish Flakes
5pcs   Peeled Shrimps
7pcs   Basil Leaves
1cup   Diced Tomatoes
1cup   Broccoli (optional)
A Dash of Black Pepper

*Cooked spaghetti noodles as per packaging instruction. I do mine for 10 minutes. After 5 minutes, I add in the broccoli. Add additional 2 minutes and add in tomatoes.

*Take out tomatoes and reserved for later sauteing. Save spaghetti water for later - about half a cup. Set aside cooked spaghetti noodles with broccoli.

*In a pan, pour in olive oil, add onions, garlic. Sautee for 2 minutes. Add in butter and peeled shrimps. Sautee until shrimps are slightly cooked. Add in fish flakes, ground black pepper and then diced tomatoes. Add in tabasco sauce and 1/2 spaghetti water. Simmer for 2 minutes.

*Add in spaghetti and broccoli. Add remaining spaghetti water and grated cheese. Mix and drop in basil leaves.

Brique

Finally, after months of wanting to try out Brique, I had the chance to try out their dishes and it didn't fail me at all. Located at the Garden Rooftop of Ayala Center Cebu lies this resto/cafe that offers exciting platters that's sure to satisfy anyone's graving and the place is cozy too :) 

Spinach Gorgonzola Dip, to die for. I like the salty taste which lingers to your mouth after every bite. If you're on a diet - you'll do good with this starter.

Sunrise, orange and lemon fresh juice.

Hungarian Sausage, the very traditional served mashed potato on the side - gives you that European vibe.

Lamb Adobo, surprisingly good.  I love the plate presentation for this one. Love the garlic topping, I think it's very creative. The rice was fried well and the lamb was nom! It's a MUST TRY.

Island Breeze, banana watermelon mint leaves smoothie. Taste really good but have to say it's better paired with brunch dishes :)

Eggplant Fries with Anchovy Aioli Dip, I'm seeing eggplant in a whole new level on this one. Probably the most satisfyingly healthy substitute for regular fries. The dipping was absolutely tasty. It's a MUST TRY. 

Mizo Glazed Salmon, topped with gorgeous onion rings. I'd say this is hotel like dish and presentation. It tasted so good and the Salmon was cooked perfectly. It's a MUST TRY. 

All in all, it was a great experience. I love the dishes that we had and I'm looking forward to dining back. Price wise, it's worth it. I like the ambiance but have to say, it does get crowded on weekends, which I would suggest going in upon opening or make some reservations to avoid waiting. For more, check out their Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/BriquePH/?_rdr

Lava by Fudge (SM City Seaside)

I have been a fan of Lava by Fudge for some time now. I like their cafe settings, their friendly service crew and their cakes - let me just say it this way - I love all the dishes that they serve. They're known for their Lava Cakes but there's more to their specialty and with every bite - I assure you it's really good.

Quesadillas, I love how it was grilled and presented. The dough was textured perfectly as well as the sauce. 

Chili Fries, this is a personally favourite. I'm a lover of potatoes and this one right there is amazingly good. I love the chili con carne sauce and the melting cheese topped on real baked/fried potatoes. It's a MUST TRY for me.

Cheesecake, the choices for cakes are endless. If you want chocolate all the way - they have it or if you prefer the neutral looking colours of plain ones - they also have it. 

Original Lava Cake, it never gets old. It's like eating it for the first time even though you've been digging it for more than a year. It also comes in other flavours but I prefer this one.

I love my Lava by Fudge experience everything. Their coffees are well blended as well. It's like a hotel mixture with a flare. Apart from the dishes that I posted, don't forget to try out their Lasagna which is meaty and cheesy in one, Tuna Bagel for the health conscious, Pasta Carbonara for the pasta lovers like me, the Chicken Curry Pie which is bursting with good flavours and all those other dishes in their menu which I think I've tried mostly but have not photographed. Price is average and ambiance is really good. For more check out their Facebook page via https://web.facebook.com/Fudge-Restaurant-131552172809/

PS for Christmas, also look out for their Fruit Cake. They have branches at Ayala Center Cebu, Banilad, SM City Cebu and SM City Seaside and to which ever branch you choose, be assured that you'll be greeted by friendly staff.<3 p="">

Gusto Mare

A few months ago, I've written an entry about Gusto Urban Cafe + Wine Bar and had mentioned a whole loads of good stuff because they're serving really good stuff. The cafe that I blogged about is at the heart of the Cebu and now we're heading down south - SRP for their other branch - Gusto Mare. I've never been into a beach themed restaurant before and have to admit - the interiors, views, vibes and food was fantastic.

*They have a small function area for goods who prefers a little private hang out chill.

Caramel Cheesecake, talk about putting cheesecake into a whole new level. The taste was authentically different from the usual cheesecakes we're used to - the caramel taste gives it an extra boast of caffeine like texture.

*The decors heading to the restroom til the toilet itself was beautiful. It had that home vibe by the beach which I'm pretty sure a lot of people envied and would want for their own place.

Scaloppine, is a thinly sliced pork with coating paired with rice (placed in a funky dish ware) - and I have to say, it was super delish. 

*The hanging lights were made from steel buckets, it was very DIY feels and it looks really cute.

*The cake corner was lined with sweets treats, to which people like me would end up drooling. I also tried their Chocolate Eclair and it was yummy. 

Ravioli, it is by far my favourite pasta from a local restaurant here in Cebu. The authenticity of the flavours was great and how the pasta was made was perfection. It's got the Italian vibe.

*The view is spectacular, specially during day time.  I suggest people should drop by during lunch or past lunch and have the option to stay indoor or outdoor to see such view.

Pesce Alforno, is baked whole Lapu-lapu fish topped with mashed potatoes and paired with rice and again, it is delicious. Perfectly baked and the rice is also seasoned well.

All in all, I love the Gusto Mare experience. By far in both branches, I couldn't complain on anything. Everything is neat, the food is great, the servers are fantastic and the place is superbly decorated in a very relax way. Price is a bit pricey on certain dishes and on some bottles of wines but it's worth every penny. I highly recommend checking out any of their branches around Cebu for that laid back, intimate experience after a day's work or on weekends with love ones.

For more, you can check out their Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/GustoUrbanCafe/?fref=ts

Ramen Sora

As breakfast cafes and coffee shops boom in Cebu, so does the Ramen craving. Officially tried Ramen Sora at the new opened Robinson's Galleria Cebu and was thrilled to know that their Ramen are perfectly seasoned.

What we had was Salmon Sashimi, Tokutaruo Gyoza, Japanese Fried Rice, Tsukune with poached egg, Pork Belly, Deluxe Sora Ramen (Spicy Miso) and Deluxe Sora Ramen (Spicy Shio). I have to say, all these dishes were good. I love the pork cuts - they were juicy and full of flavours. I just didn't like the lighting of the place but the experience on food was good and I'm looking forward to dining back. Price ranges from 100php up and they also offer rice toppings, salads, sushi and Japanese beers.

A closer look of their Deluxe Sora Ramen (Spicy Miso)

For more check out their Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/ramensora.com.ph/ 

Visit their webpage http://www.ramensora.com.ph/

Ramen Yushoken Cebu

Ramen, noodles and all sorts of it has been part of my life since I could remember. There was an era in my life were all I ate was noodle soup from morning 'til night and that really gave my parents some serious worried faces - I was 3 years old then. Thus, whenever I feel vulnerable or sick - Ramen or Noodles makes life better. Dropped by a new ramen place in Cebu earlier was it was amazingly good - Left Over take aways are not allowed but rest assured there's no left over once you start chowing.

What we tried was Tantan- Men which is one of their best sellers and I LOVE IT! The ground pork was perfect and the ramen was perfect as well. Shoyu Maze Saba with Raw Eggs which was also good and Karai Takusei which was good but for this one the ramen is separate from the soup, so you have to dip the ramen on the soup. 

Ambiance was really nice. Very modern Japanese. Price ranges from 300php up for their Ramen Dishes. For more details, check their https://web.facebook.com/ramenyushokencebu/

Abaca Baking Company

There's a new bakery in town that has been making headlines for their delish breakfast servings and good tasting breads of all sorts and finally I got a chance to dine in a few weeks ago and I have to say, it was worth the wait to drop by and try out their limitless choices.

What I love about the place is the relax homey ambiance and smell of freshly baked breads and the interiors were really beautiful. The personalised painted menu board, the artsy paintings and wooden tables - gives it that New Yorker - European Vibe. Apart from breads and pastries, they also sell some spices at good reasonable prices. Price ranges from a 100php up. We tried, The Corned Beef Hash, Hand Rolled Bagel with Salmon and Crossroads American Omelette (which I forgot to take a photo of). Have to say I really enjoyed everything. Looking forward to trying out their other offers soon.

For you more, you can check out https://web.facebook.com/AbacaBakingCo/ or like their Instagram Account @AbacaBakingCo

Gusto Urban Cafe + Wine Bar

Cebu is officially a city where one will never go hungry or has no reason to be hungry at all with all the new cafes and restaurants that are popping out of nowhere. Gusto Urban Cafe + Wine Bar has been around but like always - I always check in late on these gastronomical places. Good thing their Cebu Business Park Branch opens at 7a and I got to dine in without the hassle of a crowd. And seriously, I love the interiors and the ambiance - it's a perfect place for coffee meet ups or brunch.

Just look at all the customised details of the interiors. It's so cozy and organised. I love the idea of hanging the wines on the wall and the wood meets concrete designs. Price for their dishes are average and I have to commend them for really nice servers. I think what really makes up a good restaurant is when they have staff who considers the place as their own - making sure the customers are well pampered and not to forget - they were all smiles. 

 

What I had was Bacon Steak Breakfast and my dad ordered a dish which I forgot to take a photo of and a Salami Panini which was to die for and my mom also ordered another sandwich which again I forgot to take a snap of but was also delish. What makes their sandwiches special are the kind of cheeses they use. And for a cheese lover like me - this place is heaven. I like how they present the sandwiches. I think that they should have made it a uniform thing to serve the dishes in wooden plates and stuff but over all it was totally worth trying. Apart from hot and cold drinks, they also serve fine wines by glass or by bottle for a very reasonable price. Price ranges from 150php up.

Leaving you with this emoterang photo :D Looking forward to dining back soon. For more details, check their Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/GustoUrbanCafe/?fref=ts

Mismukuno Teppanyaki

Haven't written in a while but let me start my post for this year (which happens to be a late post from last year) with a food entry. Have passed by and had seen photos of FB friends dining in at this place but never had a chance until they opened at Ayala Center Cebu's new wing. Mismukuno Teppnayaki is everything that you imagine Japan to be like. And I love it.

The ambiance is really nice. I love the wall painting and the open kitchen where you get to see your order being cooked by the chefs and it also doesn't hurt that they dance once the Voltes Five song comes to life. It's a busy resto but it brings in the Japan vibe into it.

What I basically come back for again and again is the beef teppanyaki and sashimi. I think they're all too delicious for words. Price wise, it's average for a Japanese restaurant but the experience, service and food is something that's beyond average <3 p="">

Mismukuno Teppanyaki is located at the new wing of the Ayala Center Cebu for more details check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mismukunoteppanyaki If you wish to avoid the client rush dine in before or pass lunch time - same with dinner :) 

Two Cheese Scallops Pasta

Hi there! It's been ages since I last posted anything on here. Have been busy with some home improvement projects, which I'm hoping to post within this week or next week :)

Was back in the kitchen earlier and decided to do a little experiment with sautéed scallops and pasta noodles. Sharing this easy recipe now.

Ingredients 

1 cup Scallops

1/2 cup Black Olives (sliced)

2 tbsp Olive Oil

1 clove Garlic (finely chopped)

5 pcs Tomatoes (diced)

3 pcs Green Chili (sliced)

1 pc Onions (diced)

Dash of Black Pepper

Dash of Basil

Dash of Rosemary 

Dash of Sea Salt (or regular salt)

1 pouch Chiz Whiz (small)

4 slices Peppered Cheese (finely sliced)

1 cup Pasta Noodles (spiral, optional)

3 cups Water

1 tbsp oil

Dash of Salt

1 tbsp Butter

Dash of Thyme

In a medium pan, Sauté Garlic and Onions, seasoned with Black Pepper, Rosemary and Basil.

Add Tomatoes, Olives and Scallops - sauté. Simmer for a few minutes.

Add in Chilis and Cheese - mix and let it simmer until sauce becomes thick.

In a medium cooking ware, add Water, Oil and Salt - let it boil.

Add pour in Pasta and let it cook.

Drain and add Butter and Thyme - mix.

And serve! Bon Appetite! :)

Borussia German Restaurant

Hey Hi! Long overdue entry coming in a bit. This posting was supposed to be posted a month ago but didn't have much time, more like I was being lazy in going online but nonetheless, happy to be writing about this beautiful German Restaurant just North of Cebu. Borussia German Restaurant gives you that good feel relax vibe with it's beautiful garden and chill down ambiance. The food is also fabulous since it is personally prepared by the owner.

Your view from the dining area. Really relaxing after a long drive. The place is located in Sogod Bogo which happens to be a convenient pit stop if you're travelling to Bantayan Island or to other Northern Cebu Provinces.

We had Callos with Rice, Beef Lasagna and Sausage with Mashed Potato. The food is great and the price is reasonable. They also have this special Lemongrass Drink which is amazing which I forgot to take a photo of.

Borussia German Restaurant is more than just a place to dine in, you can also rent one of their cottages (house settings) and cool down on their pool area. What I love about the place is the home feel of it. The inside of the restaurant is a living room converted into dining area for customers (once again I forgot to take a snap - just saw it online). The entire place is also surrounded by private houses which makes your stay more secure. And to top it off - the restrooms are crazy clean and it smells good and I love that they're using towelettes instead of tissue papers for their hand washing area. Very eco friendly :) For more, you can check their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Borussia-German-Restaurant/347965491888101?fref=ts

Tuna Mushroom Breakfast

Another random experiment - well, more like I was really hungry and had been feeling a little disappointment and anxious lately that I ended up making myself a breakfast meal at 3 in the afternoon. Made this recipe a while back and sharing the yummy goodness in it.

1. Simmer Tuna Flakes in pan for 1 minute. Add Crashed Garlic and Onions. Season with Black Pepper, Rosemary and Basil. Sauté. Dashed with Cayenne Powder.

2. Add Mushrooms and simmer for 1 minute. Add Tomato Paste. Mix and stir. Leave for 1 minute to blend.

3. Add Fresh Eggs on top of mixture. Let eggs cook. Dashed with Tarragon and add on Crackers.

Ingredients

1 Canned Tuna Flakes

1 Canned Slice Mushrooms

1 Small Oniones (sliced)

2 Fresh Eggs

Crashed Garlic

Dashed of Black Pepper

Dashed of Rosemary 

Dashed of Basil

Dashed of Cayenne Powder

Dashed of Tarragon

2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste

Crackers

Shrimp O' Corn

One of the easiest recipe that I've made by far but really good outcome and sensually good. Shrimp O' Corn is a twist to the usual bucket shrimp with corn dish which you can make at your own kitchen.

Corn

*In a cooking dish, add 4-5 cups of water and individually place your corns. Let it boil for 30-45 minutes. Drain and it let cool. Chop it into 4. Set aside.

Shrimps

*In a frying pan, add Shrimps, Oil, Worcestershire Sauce and Crashed Garlic. Season with Black Pepper. Sauté until Shrimps turns pinkish/ orange. Let it cool. Peel. Set aside.

Shrimp O' Corn

*In a bowl, add peeled Shrimps, Tomatoes, Onions, Black Olives. Season with Black Pepper, Basil, Olive Oil and Worcestershire Sauce and stir. Add on Corn and season with Tarragon.

Ingredients 

4-5 Cups of Water

Sweet Corn (readily available at supermarkets and it's peeled)

Shrimps

Fresh Tomatoes

Onions

Crashed Garlic

Black Olives

Worcestershire Sauce

Olive Oil

Dashed of Black Pepper

Dashed of Basil

Dashed of Tarragon

Cheesy Creamy Tomato Pasta

Another personal favourite dish is Pasta. Apart from Sushi, Sashimi, Noodles and Pizza - this is another meal that I can live on, on a daily basis. Did some little triple combo with Bacon, Chinese Sausage and Hungarian Sausage on this. It was awesome.

1. In a medium size pan, add Water, Bacon, Chinese Sausage and Hungarian Sausage. Bring to boil until natural oils comes out. 

2. Add in crashed Garlic, Onions. Dashed with Black Pepper, Basil and Rosemary. Sauté. Leave for 2 minutes.

2. Add in Tomatoes, Red Bell Pepper and Black Olives. Sauté. Leave for 2 minutes.

3. Add in All Purpose Cream and Melted Cheese. Sauté and mix. 

4. Add in Tomato Sauce and Tomato Paste. Stir and mix. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

Ingredients

1/2 Cup Water

Strips of Bacon (cubes)

Chinese Sausage (cut diagonally)

Hungarian Sausage (cut diagonally)

1 Cup of Mixed Vegetables (frozen, readily available in supermarkets)

Fresh Tomatoes (half a cup, cubes)

Red Bell Pepper 

Black Olives

Crashed Garlic

Onions (cubes)

1 Pack All Purpose Cream

1 Pouch Tomato Sauce

1 Small Pouch Tomato Paste 

1 Pack Cheese Melt

Dash of Black Pepper

Dash of Rosemary

Dash of Basil

Dash of Tarragon

1 Cup Pasta Noodles (boiled in water with salt and oil)

Bacon Chinese Sausage Breakfast

So, I am basically a breakfast - lunch person. Those are the meals that I think are so important that I always try to make sure that my dishes are full packed for it. I did a little experiment a few weeks ago for a breakfast combo and I love it. Totally love the food texture. Sharing my recipe for it now. Procedures are below the photo and ingredients follows after :) Enjoy!

1. In a small pan, add half cup water and add Bacon and Chinese Sausage. Bring to boil until natural oils from both meats are out and Bacon is crisp. Season with Black Pepper, Rosemary and Basil.

2. Add in Garlic, Onions, Tomatoe, Red Bell Peppe and Black Olives. Sauté until Tomatoes and Onions becomes soft.

3. Add in Eggs and let it cook for a few minutes.

4. Dashed with Tarragon, Grated Cheese and Scallion.

5. Add Bread on top.

Ingredients

Half cup water 

Strips of Bacon (cut into cubes)

Chinese Sausage (cut diagonally) 

Two Fresh Eggs

Tomatoes 

Onions 

Red Bell Pepper

Black Olives (sliced; it's readily available in supermarkets)

Traditional Cheese (any cheese will do - grated)

Crashed Garlic

Dash of Black Pepper

Dash of Basil

Dash of Rosemary

Dash of Cayenne Powder

Dash of Tarragon 

Scallion (sliced, optional)

Bread (any bread will do but I opted for the traditional Filipino Pandesal aka Salt Bread)

Parilya

There's a new restaurant that's making some serious fuzz around town because of it's wonderful ambiance and food that's worth every cent - Parilya is the newest baby of Cafe Laguna Group which is conveniently situated at the South Road Project Cebu. And if you're into seafoods and other Asian - Filipino cuisines, this is the place to be. They are currently on their soft opening so the menus and decors are not that all out just yet :)

Clam Soup, tasted really fresh and the soup was perfect. They also offer other soup dishes on their menu for your tastebuds.

Kinilaw (raw seafoods soaked in vinegar and spices), what was unique about it, is that they added a piece of Itlog Maalat (salted eggs) which made the taste more intriguing. 

Puso ng Saging (banana heart), it was just the way I've imagined having it. This is basically sauteed banana heart (it's a vegetable) with spices and a hint of coconut milk in it.

Rice, which was wrapped in banana leaves. They also offer other options for rice orders.

Guso (assorted seaweeds), call me whatever you want to call me but this particular dish is a personal favourite. I could totally live eating this in a life time :D

Paella Negra, I'm a fan of Paella just not this one but the taste was great (took only a spoon to avoid getting my teeth and mouth into black) Hahaha but I kid around that I'll order this dish if ever I go on a date in this place, just to check if my date really likes me for me :D

King Prawns, grilled to perfection, I love that the skin falls off when I indulge on the meat.

Grilled Squid, love how average the servings is which makes it easier to devour.

Grilled Chorizo, really spiced to perfection.

Lechon Belly, you have to believe me when I say this dish is heaven. The skin is perfectly crunchy and the meat - just perfect. 

Lemon Iced Tea, I love their glasses for every drinks.

Crab Salad, for the health conscious and are on diet - this may suit you :)

Buko Salad, I love the serving and the jar they used for and the taste was also nomnomnom.

All in all, I love the Parilya Experience I had. Looking forward to coming back once their fully open for business. I'm curious to try the Seafoods Platter or was it the Barbecue Platter. What I really love about the place is that it's all neat in colour schemes and the sight of blue skies and the sea is just captivating. Apart from great dishes, they also offer wines for that date night outs and Filipino delicacies. I'm definitely looking forward to dining back - most likely during lunch cos that view reminds me so much of Greece or somewhere that's not in Cebu :D For more details, check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ParilyaPH?fref=ts 

Jumbo Seafoods and BBQ

I'm a huge fan of seafoods though I am allergic to certain kinds. I think I've written entries about my dine in experiences with restos that offers an assortment of such. Jumbo Seafoods is a Korean owned and managed food place with individual rooms for meetings and a more private dining experience and an open space area for its Acoustic nights. It is conveniently located at Marigondon Cebu.

They basically offer an arraignment of seafoods from Lobstert, Crabs, Prawns, Oysters and Clams. Apart from these delectable food, they also serve usual barbecue meals. Price ranges from 150php up. Fresh seafoods are weighed and are charged according to it's grams. Now, since this place is owned by a Korean, they also offer Sushi, Sashimi packages for groups to attract families and tourists. Oh! I forgot to mention, their toilets are really fancy :) Love it :)

We had Yang Chow Fried, Pineapple Rice (which surprisingly was called as such because it was placed inside a pineapple shell :D), Fresh Oysters, Seafoods Sinigang, Grilled Squid, Grilled Longganisa, Buttered Lobsters and Garlic Chilli Crabs. All of them - FANTASTIC :D Looking at the photos - I feel terribly hungry. 

I love the place and I love the food. I like the idea that they provide plastic gloves to eat the food with ease using the hands. I just hope they'll provide some wet tissues next time though :) I also love the private/ individual rooms where we had our meals. Looking forward to trying out their sushis and sashimis next time. For more details or for reservations call them at +63 32 239 6546

Family lunch is always best with them because they always pay for my orders :D And I get to blog about my experience :D 

Acacia Grill and Restaurant

Had always passed by and had used their toilets for so many times over the years but never had the time to dine in until recently. Located at the Shoe Expo Center in Carcar City Cebu is a place filled with good ambiance and mouth watering food - mostly grilled :)

We ordered Beef Bulalo, Kinilaw, Grilled Squid, Grilled Tuna Belly, Grilled Pork Belly and French Fries (the only rose among the thorns - haha). Everything was good. So good, it tastes like it was cooked at home by a relative or someone I know. I LOVE IT.

The place is not that big, so if you're planning to take the entire family for lunch, it's better to make a reservations. People usually stop by before heading to Simala Church or after. Price ranges from 100php up.