My 2017 Hall of Craves
Another year is about to end. It's been one heck of a bountiful year, and to recognize the restaurants that made my belly so happy this 2017, here's my Hall of Craves.
Hall of Craves is my version of a Top 10 list. It's a list of the dishes that I tried for the first time and instantly craved for right after I finish a plate or step out of the restaurant's doors. Most importantly, these are the dishes that I can't stop blabbering about (sorry, friends!).
10. Crispy Duck Rice from Famry
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| Crispy Duck Rice P390 |
The crispy duck rice is a late contender to my list, but I'm happy to include it anyway. This reminding me of my go-to Filipino breakfast meal, with the added twist to the meat, really made me enjoy it.
Address: Hole in the Wall, 4/F Century City Mall, Kalayaan Ave, Poblacion, Makati City
9. Queso Fundido from Sobremesa
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| Queso Fundido P320 |
I think this one is no surprise since I am practically addicted to cheese, and Sobremesa's Queso Fundido falls under the same roof. There's just something about their chips that just goes so well with the queso.
Address: Sapphire Bloc, Sapphire Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
8. Shrimp Truffle Mac & Cheese from Bowery
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| Shrimp Truffle Mac & Cheese |
Another cheesy dish to make it on the list is The Bowery's shrimp truffle mac & cheese. Its creamy cheesiness, the touch of truffle oil, and the shrimps hidden beneath the gooey cheese made me realize what comfort food really means.
Address: Rizal Drive corner 29th St. Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
7. St. Louis Hot Chocolate from St. Louis House of Fine Ice Cream & Dessert
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| St. Louis Hot Chocolate P180 |
A cup of luscious hot chocolate with mallows on a cold night is definitely an unforgettable time! The best part is, I can have experience it all over again with St. Louis' hot chocolate.
Address: Unit C3-104 High Street Central, 7th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
6. Sizzling Pork Sisig from Kambingan ni Apong
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| Sizzling Pork Sisig |
I seldom crave for sisig, but when I do, I want only the best, and Kambingan ni Apong's sisig can do the trick. This sisig tastes amazing, and I love how its meat doesn't consist solely of chopped pig's head (the meat that's rubbery and hard to chew).
Address: 7483 Bagtikan St., Brgy. San Antonio, Makati City
5. Kimchi Kansi from Bodega Kitchen and Bar
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| Kimchi Kansi |
It might be long before this list yields another kimchi dish, but I'm glad to include the Kimchi Kansi from Bodega Kitchen still. It's my ultimate favorite.
Address: Bodega Kitchen and Bar is located at Two Central, 109 Valero St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
4. Beef Rib Eye from Yakumi
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| Beef Rib Eye |
Yakumi's crown jewel in my books is their beef rib eye. Even if I was getting full from all the food back when I visited their Saturday brunch buffet, I still can't get my mouth to stop gobbling up the rib eye steak. And that's why this made it on the list.
Address: 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City Tambo, Parañaque City
3. Salted Macadamia Chocolate Cookies from Tochi Desserts
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| Salted Macadamia Chocolate Cookies P300/5 pieces |
This one is really a tasty treat. My brother was the one who brought me these cookies, and I never thought of it as something special, until I had a bite. For weeks after eating a few pieces of these bad boys I've been scouring for chocolate cookies everywhere I go. None of them met the expectations set so high by Tochi.
Address: Ikomai x Tochi, ACI Building, H.V. Dela Costa, Makati City
Contact Number: (+63) 999-887-0297
2. Paprika Prawns from Runner's Kitchen
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| Paprika Prawns P410 |
I still remember the day I got to try the Paprika Prawns from Runner's Kitchen. I wasn't expecting anything too flavorful since this is a restaurant devoted to serving healthy food. I was surprised with how good it tasted that I wasn't able to get over it even as I walk out of the restaurant and into our car.
Address: G/F Creekside Square, Tomas Morato Avenue, Kamuning, Quezon City
1. Salmon Sashimi with Yuzu Dressing at Nobu Restaurant
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| Salmon Sashimi with Yuzu Dressing |
Nobu's salmon sashimi salad with Yuzu dressing gets this year's top spot with a landslide win. The slightly seared salmon finished off with the citrus taste of the dressing left me craving for at least a month!
Address: Level 1, South Tower, Nobu Hotel, City of Dreams Manila, Aseana Boulevard Corner Macapagal Avenue, Entertainment Center, Parañaque City
It's been a great year! I can't wait for what the year 2018 has to offer. Did your favorite dishes make it in my first ever Hall of Craves? If not, I am looking for some recommendations for next year's foodscapades, so why don't you guys let me know through the comments section/ email?
Hungry for more,
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