Crustacia

Since I am not an avid fan of Chinese food, I am not so fond of seafood as well. I am allergic to crabs and baby shrimps ( boiled specifically). Nonetheless, out of curiosity, as my hubby and I were walking around Town Center, we passed by Crustacia. I guess I decided to try it because of the fact that it was a buffet.

For only Php 350 net, Crustacea offers a wide variety of seafood and other savory meals. I specifically enjoyed the crab and corn soup. I could taste the corn very much which contained a few strips of crab sticks. There was also Yang Chow rice, crab bihon, steamed crabs, vegetables, beef caldereta, beef curry, sushi bar, phad thai, wantons, spareribs, and dessert station. I didn't quite enjoy the food, especially the dessert as most were tasteless and seemed to have been old stocks (not fresh ingredients). I did enjoy the wanton, rice and bihon. I guess it wasn't tasty to me since I really don't eat seafood much. If you are a fan though, you can probably prove me wrong :)

Ambiance was quite comfortable though. We sat al fresco to enjoy the cool breeze in the air. And the place is clean. No need to worry. It is located write beside the Ayala Lounge as well. 

Wanton

Spring Rolls

Spareribs

Sushi Selection

Crab and Corn Soup

Hubby <3

Yang Chow Rice

Beef Caldereta

Beef Curry

Hubby <3 :)

Al Fresco Style

Inside of Crustacea

Phad Thai

Panna Cotta

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Alabang Town Center, Alabang Zapote Rd.

Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 772-2968

Open daily from 11AM-10PM

Photos taken by: Yours truly :)

Causeway Chinese Restaurant

One fact you must know about me: Although I am Chinese, it is my most least favorite cuisine. I don't enjoy it as much as I enjoy other international cuisines. Nonetheless, I am blogging about my fair experience in Causeway restaurant in Libis. 

Since my hubby enjoys eating Chinese food, I decided to give in to his request. My hubby has been eating in Causeway for quite sometime already with his friends. Here we go...

As most Chinese restaurants are fully packed, this restaurant wasn't any different. We arrived at around 12 and was given a table at around 12:15. Not bad though. They quickly cleaned the and prepared our table (we sat near the counter). Dimsum carts were being pushed back and forth, my hubby started off with his all time favorite... Spareribs. As for me, I requested for hakaw (shrimp in white dumpling wrapper). Unfortunately, they ran out. I was left to order the shark's fin siomai. Like other Chinese restaurants, it didn't taste any different. I enjoyed their Yan Chow fried rice though, which was very tasty. It had that "Chinese sense" taste that made me remember a time when I ate rice in Hong Kong. My hubby also had what is locally in China knows as "Kyam-pung" or sticky rice in banana leaves. This I personally don't really enjoy. Although it's my job to try, I did. It didn't taste as bad as how I know kyam-pung tastes like. It had that savory taste filled with mushroom and vegetables. A must try. 

Dimsum

Four Seasons Shake

Hubby :)

"Kyam Pung" or Sticky Rice

Yang Chow Rice

Dimsum

Service was sort of okay. Our waiter though wouldn't pay much attention cause he was attending to other customers as well. The bathroom was not so clean though (not a surprise), although bearable. 

My overall experience in Causeway was quiet enjoyable. Not the best I had, but it is reasonably priced. 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Causeway Chinese Restaurant

53 E. Rodriguez Ave., Libis

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 638-9374 to 75

Open daily from 11AM-12MN

883 Banawe St. cor. Del Monte Ave.

Quezon City, Metro Manila

Philippines

(02) 410-8690

Open daily from 7AM-12MN

Photos Taken by: Yours truly :)

Alabang Country Club

For the many years I have spent my time in the country club, I have experienced it's food caterers shifting from Carte Blanche, Skyline, Food Express, and many more. Now, the food rendered by the club is handled by Chef Hilton, a famous chef who was once an instructor in CCA, Manila.

My hubby and I grew up eating the food at the club. And for the many years we have been, I could say that the food they have to offer now are at its best.

Kropek

Hubby's hungry :)

Lumpiang Shanghai

Mushroom Al A Jillo

Pancit Canton

We started our meal with a simply shrimp kropek (childhood chips). Cooked to perfection: crispy and tasty. We  also ordered lumpiang shanghai, mushroom al a jillo, and pancit canton. You could say we craved for the exciting Filipino cuisine. Upon tasting the first dish (mushrooms), it was cooked perfectly. Salty as it should be, I also tend to add pepper to spice it up (yes, I love spice). My hubby enjoyed the lumpiang shanghai, as it is one of his all-time favorite food. The lumpia had a generous amount of meat inside it, and was quite tasty as well. Last but not the least was the pancit canton. I am an avid noodle lover. This, I could say, is one of the best pancit canton I have tried. Pancit canton is common in the Philippines. However, you seldom find pancit canton that gives this specific taste that I cannot really explain.

Service is okay. Although I'd say they need more waiters cause lots of people were eating then, and there were only 3 waiters ready for service. Clean? Very. You're sure to have a safe and enjoyable meal.

If you know anyone who is a member, do find the time to ask them to sponsor you for you to try one of the best local dishes around Alabang.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ayala Alabang Country Club
Tel 842-3530
(Closed on Mondays). Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 6AM-10PM

Photos Taken by: Yours truly :)