Heaven on Earth: Unli Rice

Thursday, July 5, 2012

YABU in TOWN @ Yabu: The House of Katsu

Hello there! :)

"The word katsu is an abbreviation of the word "Katsuretsu", which means "cutlet". It generally refers to a sliced piece of meat that is breaded and deep-fried. The dish was introduced to Japanese culture in the late 19th century during the Meiji period when Japan opened its doors to Western culture. in the beginning, beef cutlets were used, but pork eventually became the more popular choice of meat by the 1900s, eventually giving rise to dishes such as tonkatsu ("ton" is Japanese for "pork"). Reference: http://www.yabuhouseofkatsu.com/

I like exploring to know where to get GREAT food. My favorite Japanese restaurant is Nihonbashitei @ Makati. I've tried a bunch of other Japanese restaurants already, and believe me when I say that even though Jap Cuisine is on top of my list, "a" japanese restaurant almost flushed that cuisine down the drain (exaggeration. :D jap cuisine is too precious to be ruined by an experience in a restaurant). Kidding aside, "that" experience really sank to the bottom of my list.

Going back to Yabu, I really like the place (the ambiance is so soothing), service (super friendly and all-smiling people), and food (QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY!!! <3); a bit expensive but with the quality of the food you're getting, IT'S WORTH EVERY PESO!!!

Ordered fish fillet and pork tonkatsu.

First, the self-making sauce is quite an ice breaker... :) Really interactive... :) #goodjob

Next, the best unlimited rice in Megamall... #supersoftRAP-SA

Next, their miso soup... #itssofine

Next, their unlimited cabbage (great with their unli sesame sauce)... #itssuperfresh #sesamedressingTHEBEST

Next, Yabu's version of Pork Tonkatsu... #TENDERandCRISP

Last, but not the least, Yabu's melts-in-your-mouth Fish Fillet! <3 <3 <3 #THEBESTamongTHEREST

I'll be back... :D

Until next time! :) Enjoy and God bless! :)

<3,

chefcams

Friday, June 8, 2012

Eating @ Dennis, The Grill Boy... :D

Hello there! :)

Great tasting pinoy dishes with unlimited rice............that's what I call "SULIT SARAP!" :D #takawmuch

Nowadays, "unlimited rice"-serving shops are a hype. Why do you think so? Is it because the consumer's appetite is really big? Or is it because of the idea that with unlimited rice, things are much more worth paying for? Another can be because people are being so "matipid" that with a lot of rice, they're hunger are taken care of (some people are rice eaters--personally I eat more "ulam" than rice) and at the same time, their wallets are intact. Well, for whatever reason each one has, I bet majority are unknowingly thankful for the person/group/company that started the "UNLI RICE" trend... :) #manythankstoyou

I've eaten here for several times already and there are 2 dishes that I love the most. One is fried to its crispiest state while the other is marinated then grilled to perfection... #yumyumyum

Wanna know what those 2 dishes are? :) Here you go...............................................

DISH 1:

***Fried to it's crispiest state, Lechon Kawali... :)***

Forgive my image, that was the time when I already removed the fat then retained the crispy skin... :D #heartattackalert

Their Lechon Kawali is accompanied by a cup of hot, steaming garlic rice, about 40grams of liver sauce [yes?? talagang may measurement?? Hehe!] and a tablespoon of pickled unripe papaya (or "atchara" as we call it here in the Philippines).

DISH 2:

***Grilled to perfection, Grilled Liempo... :)***

Together with a hot, steaming cup of java rice, a tablespoon of atchara and their grilled liempo is their special sauce. IT'S REALLY GOOD [though its shouting fat and preservatives, a little amount wouldn't kill you right?? :D]. #hellothereDIET

Below you can see images of 2 more dishes we tried, the interior of the place and so on... :)