foodTrip: Hikay Restaurant Cebu

DS or de-stressing after a week of office (or lab work in my case) is always something we look forward to. Nothing wild, just trying out restaurants within the metro will do just fine. We are not updated with the latest and hippest but there a lot of places that we haven't conquered yet. So this time, we tried Hikay at the Calyx Building in IT Park Cebu. 

The New Metro Gourmet

I usually buy groceries at Metro Supermarket in Ayala Center Cebu, and since I noticed that there's a gourmet shop in the works at the spot where the Pharmacy was previously located, I was thrilled! So we didn't let another chance pass by when I saw that the place has finally opened.

Frankfurter with rice Php 80

Carbonara Php 185

Chicken sandwich Php 85

The verdict? So much for the thrill, cozy set-up, accomodating staff but I was dissappointed with the food. The carbonara was bland and not even creamy. the sandwich was boring.

I had a little of the sausage, it was okay. Php 185 for that much and that taste of a Carbonara? Not worth it. 

Pizza hut's version is a lot better for Php 100 that already comes with drinks and appetizer. And I would still go back having the sandwiches from Suisse Cottage.

Well that was just my palate, and it was nice to give it a try. There are a lot of other stuff that I still might be trying out there, some other time...

dani

Sizzlin' Pepper Steak and Nonki

I'm just the worst person to share food trips ever. Not only do I post so late, I don't take notes of the menu or dishes that we've tried. Oh and also the prices. If only I posted this sooner, I would have remembered. It would still be nice to share the photos anyways. They look too delicious to be put into hiding. 

So this was at Sizzlin Pepper Steak at the Terraces Ayala Center Cebu a few months back. This was from their Sizzlin Pepper Rice menu, I'm just so sure now if this one I ordered was pork or chicken. 

It was really cool to wait for your meal getting cooked right in front of you on the hot plate. 

It was sizzling hot and really good, that I can honestly remember. :D

My partner in food crime Emely, went healthier with her choice of a Tuna dish. Sorry, no idea with the menu name too. :(

It was light, creamy and yummy as well.

On a different day, we had the chance to try out Nonki Japanese Restaurant in SM City Cebu.  We just opted for their bento dishes. Our orders came with complimentary tea, appetizer and miso soup. 

I had tempura bento. This was actually too much for me, I had a hard time finishing and I just have to stop forcing myself because I was in the verge of throwing up. Well I wasn't feeling well that night. We might just go there again when I'm really starving.

Emely had this chicken something bento, nothing special with the chicken but it was good. Among all the other Japanese bentos we've tried, Nonki so far had the best value for money. It was sumptuous, affordable and offered great ambiance as well.

I still have a few food photos hanging around, I definitely would be posting them soon. And I should better be  taking notes next time.

Dani

Food Escapade: The French Baker

I wonder who haven't ever dreamed of experiencing the spectacle of Eiffel Tower. The idea of being in such a romantic city even without seeing the tower is more than enough for me to quench that lifelong wish. I was once trying to learn the language when I bought a book which claims to teach French the easy way. Well its a failure. haha!

Before I start daydreaming again, here's a sumptuous dinner experience at the French Baker SM City Cebu.

I am a sucker for green salads, whole wheat sandwiches and everything potato! Looks perfect and tastes more than perfect.

I was laughing on how literally tall their Raspberry flavored Iced Tea was, but I should have opted with the regular lemon. Turned out to be not much my glass of tea. 

My friend liked her chicken grilled in French Baker style, with hot & spicy mango side dish.

It may be far from the authentic French cuisine but we had a great time and enjoyed our meal. Who knows a trip to Paris is not far from reality in the future.

ont une belle journée!

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Food Escapade: Red Kimono

This has been long overdue, but then I just realized that I've missed to post the food adventures I have been having lately.  I have a thing for sushi and it was quiet evident in a series of Jap resto visits that I had. Red Kimono's crispy California Maki was heavenly! Four of those yummies got me so full in no time.

Been to Red Kimono at Ayala Terraces twice. There's one thing that I wont be going back again though, the Chicken Teriyaki. It's not bad but it just didn't made me feel so well afterwards. But that one is their tempura bento. It's so good and affordable as well.

I loved this chicken dish, though I just can't remember the exact name. It was well seasoned and the sauce gives it more flavor. I find the serving more than enough for one person and it comes with rice too.

Mango and Watermelon shakes? Great combination to quench the thirst of the Japanese food craving! We also tried their fresh buko juice served right from the nut! :) The ambience is wonderful, friendly service crew, (though there was one creepy guy at the kitchen who seemed to stare a lot), I'll surely go try some more makis at Red Kimono some other time.

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