This is probably the best news of 2020 for people who were in Taft, Manila almost 20 years ago. Merce’s Chow – Taft’s Favorite Fried Chicken is BACK! Yes, that’s right! Merce’s Chow, after being away for 12 years, is now back and yes, their signature Butter Chicken with Lemon Sauce, too! Awesome, right?! To those of you who are not familiar with them, Merce’s Chow was a small family-run eatery that operated from 2003 to 2008, located then in Leon Guinto, Taft Avenue, Manila. They were well known to serve quality Chinese food at an affordable price. Their restaurant was popular with residents nearby and students from De La Salle, St. Benilde, and St. Scholastica’s. Keep on reading to find out more about Merce’s Chow and their famous Butter Chicken! Continue reading…
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Classic Chinese Food from The Humble Chef PH!
Fresh Lumpia, Hong Ma, Cha Misua, and Kiampung. Four of many Chinese dishes that I grew up eating. Dishes that remind me so much of my childhood, growing up right at the heart of Manila’s Chinatown. It’s been almost 20 years since my family and I moved from Binondo to Quezon City and now I live with my own family in Pasay. I still miss these classic Chinese / Chinoy food. Food that reminds me of family, relatives, and friends. In this edition of EATSplorations, I will be sharing about our most recent EATSperience about some amazing Classic Chinese Food from The Humble Chef PH! Keep on reading to know more about The Humble Chef PH and its Chinese food offerings! Continue reading…
Quarantine EATS – Small Businesses to Order From Part 3
Another week has passed and another week of blog-worthy small businesses to share! Huge thanks to all the small businesses out there, to both old and new. Thank you for fighting for your families, employees, and your customers as well. Hard times but we all have to keep fighting for our present and future. You guys have been a great motivation for us to keep doing what we’re doing. In this edition of EATSplorations, we will be sharing 5 more small businesses that we have personally tried and loved. To all our readers, please take time to support them if ever you crave or need these products. #SupportSmallBusiness. We won’t keep you waiting. Here comes Quarantine EATS – Small Businesses to Order From Part 3, enjoy! Continue reading…
First Taste of Panda Express Philippines
A Palatable Pursuit – Lee Kum Kee Hosts its First-ever International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge – Philippines Qualifiers
Young chefs, budding restaurateurs, and aspiring culinarians from across the Philippines put their skills to the test and rose to the top of their game as they battled it out to earn the privilege of representing their country for an international culinary contest. Lee Kum Kee, the inventor of oyster sauce and a globally renowned Chinese sauce and condiment manufacturer, invited local aspiring chefs to compete at the First-ever International Young Chef Chinese Culinary Challenge (IYCCCC) – Philippines Qualifiers at Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts in Manila last week. Continue reading…