Shakey's, Revisited

When it comes to thin crust pizza, Shakey's remains to be our favorite. We haven't been back there in a while and we miss it. So that afternoon, we paid a visit.

We always order a plate of their famous mojos with ceasar dip to complete our meal. Their mojos are still good, although some of my friends think they're not as good as they used to be. Well, at least they are still not greasy, very tasty and still has that same original breading. We still like their mojos.

We ordered two kinds of pizzas but I was only to take a photo of my favorite, their Garlic and Cheese! It still hasn't changed after several decades.

But their prices have, though. For two pizzas, two sodas and a small plate of mojos, we coughed up over 600php! It does seem that we really haven't visited in a while. It is a good thing, though, that at least only the prices have changed. The food hasn't.

Chowking and Orange Chicken

Orange Chicken is the latest addition to Chowking's menu. It was only recently that we were able to try this. I wasn't very adventurous that day so I let my hubby try it out.

I decided to go for my usual order, their Yang Chow Fried Rice (no side dish needed) which I always enjoy with at least two packets of their sweet and sour sauce for added flavor.

We also had an order of pork siomai.

Their chili sauce is a must for that extra spicy kick.

After the meal, hubby wasn't jumping up and down over their Orange Chicken. I tried a bite of it and it tasted funny weird to me. I was never quite a fan of adding fruits to my dishes. This one didn't quite work for us. But we still love Chowking. We will stick to the regular items on the menu next time though.

Yamazaki: Not just a Japanese Grocery

Located in Little Tokyo, that small patch of Tokyo right in the heart of Makati, right beside Makati Cinema Square, Yamazaki is the place to go for all your Japanese cooking needs.... and more.

Dips.. sauces... ice cream... candy... rice... teas... spices and more, you will find them all here!

And as the title says, it is not just a Japanese grocery. Because off to the side of the store is actually a dinette where you can enjoy delicious authentic Japanese food!

We tried the place and actually enjoyed every bite, every crumb! From the appetizers down to our main courses, each dish was divine and truly Japanese the way it should be (and taste).

Hubby loved this!

So this is how Katsudon should really taste like.

We had to try their Japanese fried rice!

It is pretty easy to tell from our 'aftermath' shot how much we enjoyed our lunch that day.

Tokyo Cafe

Our early dinner at Tokyo Cafe last 14th was a combination of Valentine and early Birthday celebration. We chose the branch at Piazza in Venice, McKinley because the place is a lot less crowded than the regular malls in the metro.

The place was bright and roomy... great interiors (I love the hardwood floors)... and neat table setting...

(Loco Moco)

(Wafu Hamburg)

Their burger patties were very filling. A little on the bland side but I guess that is healthier when there is a lot less sodium.

(Mushroom and Garlic pizza)

Their pizza is divine! Now this is something I can rave about! The crust is so thin and crispy... the tomato paste is just the right sourness... the cheese is gooey chewy... and the mushrooms and garlic bits are generous in amount on each slice!

I'd be back if only for their delicious pizza. I would love to try the other flavors on the menu. I would have to admit though that I do not quite get it why there is Tokyo in the name... The food we tried pretty much tasted like your regular American.