Sultan Mediterranean Grill in Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Last week, I found myself going to church in Pasig instead of in Manila after running an errand. Of course, I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to go on a food trip in the famous eat village of Kapitolyo. Just like the Maginhawa-Malingap area in Quezon City, Kapitolyo is teeming with interesting restaurants offering various cuisines. As I had been craving for falafel, I researched for a foodie place offering Middle Eastern cuisine and was happy to find one just behind the building housing our church branch. It's Sultan Mediterranean Grill -- a small but elegant restaurant with a clean and cozy feel. I was thrilled that I could finally relish what I had been thinking of for days -- falafel!

Falafel, although deep-fried, is still a health food for me because it's non-meat, especially non-red meat. I still regularly eat white meat or chicken but cut down on pork and beef for better health. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food made of ground chickpeas, fava beans or both and rolled into a ball or patty. At Sultan, they serve falafel in a pita pocket but I requested to have mine served not sandwich-style but just sitting on a spread of hummus with a separate order of pita bread. Well, I got my falafel looking exactly the way I had "dreamt" of it -- five golden brown pieces of them lying on a bed of hummus with chopped cucumber, onion and tomato. I drizzled everything with garlic sauce and some of the 
fiery red sauce and went down to business.

Falafel, P250.

Pita bread, P25.

Hot tea, P50.

   Inside Sultan Mediterranean Grill

Sultan Mediterranean Grill at Victoria Plaza, 1 Brixton Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Goodness! My meal took me to falafel heaven and I was more than pleased and satisfied. The green tea provided good washing to my palate and I went to church 
still a little dazed from food coma. 
Swing by Sultan Mediterranean Grill, folks, when you're in Pasig and have a good stuffing with some mouthwatering Middle Eastern food. Aside from falafel, there's shawarma, but of course, and many other really good stuff like 
moussaka, kebab, souvlaki, and keema. 
Happy eating!

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Today's Word: Matthew 21:21-22

For us people, even Christians, problems could sometimes look really big and unsolvable, they look like mountains so big, immovable and unsurmountable. But you know something? Prayers do move mountains because God's 
specialty is doing the impossible! 

So when we're confronted with whatever troubles -- financial difficulties, relationship problems, physical ailments -- and lose hope of an end to it, let's be reminded that we have a God so big He can move mountains. Let us persevere in prayer, believing that the Lord hears us and that He will answer at His perfect time.

God bless.

(Thanks, Digital Bible for this photo)

Sushi Moshi at Wilcon City

There's a new place for Japanese food near our office and I couldn't be happier! Another venue for my tempura and sushi fix! I'm talking about Sushi Moshi at the newly renovated Wilcon City on Visayas Ave. in Quezon City. I am so loving this newbie because it offers decent and delicious Japanese food favorites at such affordable prices! I've had lunch there several times already and on some occasions, I would just take out an order of California maki and eat it at the office. Once, my officemates 
and I also ordered for delivery. Yup, they even have delivery service! 
So far, these are what I/we have tried at Sushi Moshi:

 Ebi Tempura, 3 pcs, P149.

Prawn and veggie tempura. For its price, it was really good! The batter has crunch to it and not greasy too. The cup of rice isn't included, though, and it's priced at P35.

 Salmon Sashimi, P199.
I admit to be such a huge fan of sashimi whether it's tuna or salmon. It's my main purpose of going to buffets -- to have my fill of unlimited sashimi! I'm glad that at Sushi Moshi, they have really good, fresh salmon sashimi that comes in eight beautiful slices per order. Just look at the ravishing pink-orange color! They're firm and tender at the same time, with a sweetish taste and milky texture that gives it 
that melt-in-the-mouth goodness. 

California Maki, P109.

This is pretty good as well and is in fact what I always order for take out when I opt to eat in the office. Eight pieces of yummies for just a little over a hundred bucks. 
What better deal can you get?

 Chicken Teriyaki, P149.

I raved about this one, too 'coz the chicken was really tender and delicious with a tinge of sweetness and  smokey flavor. The perfect "ulam" (viand) to a steaming cup of rice!

Katsu Curry, P179.
My daughter, who I tagged along to the office just yesterday, ordered this one. I'm not fond of curry dishes but I tried this one and liked it. The pork is actually tonkatsu so it's battered and deep-fried. Even with the curry sauce, the pork still has a crunch to it and each bite assures carnivores pure porcine pleasure.

Iced tea, P40.

Drinks available at Sushi Moshi are iced tea, cucumber juice and soft drinks. How I wish they would soon serve coffee and hot tea as well.

Menu

Inside Sushi Moshi 

I recommend this place to everyone who loves Japanese food. It's worth the trip both taste-wise and price-wise. The place is clean, too and service is fast and friendly. Try Sushi Moshi, folks, if you happen to be near Visayas Ave. 
Happy eating!