Hawker Chan opens at SM City San Lazaro

And so it turned out that my last foodie discovery of 2019 was Hawker Chan. I know this isn't something new for some of you, folks, but it was my first visit to this Michelin-starred restaurant franchise from Singapore last Dec. 31, after making last-minute purchases before preparing our Media Noche. I'm not a fan of queues, y'know, so I waited for the hype to simmer down and the SM City San Lazaro branch to open (just last week, I think) as it is close to home. I was with my daughter, who had dined at Hawker Chan-MOA together with her boyfie just a day earlier. She didn't mind being back too soon, saying she wanted to try other offers on the menu.

Our orders:

Wonton Noodle Soup 

Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle

Fried Dumplings 

   Menu

 Interiors

Hawker Chan at the ground level of SM City San Lazaro beside Hukad

My Wonton Noodle Soup was a bit of a letdown because the broth and noodles were bland for my taste. The wonton dumplings were flavorful, thankfully, and there was a lot too (six pieces!). The serving size was big, and I wasn't able to finish everything.

The Soya Sauce Chicken Noodle was really good, on the other hand. The meat was bursting with flavors and tender as well. I also liked the fried dumplings although 
I dissed their chili sauce which wasn't hot at all!

Overall, it was an enjoyable first visit to Hawker Chan. I could say the food 
was generally good at amazingly low prices and the store was clean, 
well-lighted and spacious. I'll be back soon, this, I know for sure. 

A blessed 2020 to all!

It's the first day of a brand new year! What did everyone have for media noche? Lechon was the centerpiece of our spread and maybe, the same was on your tables. We will all be having lechon paksiw for days, I guess. Hahaha! 
Happy New Year, my dear friends and readers! 
I pray that we will all have a blessed, fruitful year ahead! 

Greg & Sally Garden Cafe, Pan de Amerikana Bakery & Restaurant in Marikina

Last November, I went to Marikina to visit a friend and former co-worker who has retired from government service. It was only my second time in my entire life to visit this city! I had been wanting to go for the longest time after reading about all the lovely restaurants that have opened up in Marikina and visiting my friend offered the perfect chance. First, we had lunch at the beautiful Greg & Sally Garden Cafe then dessert 
at the equally lovely Pan de Amerikana Bakery & Restaurant. 
These two are must-visits in Marikina, folks!

At Greg & Sally Garden Cafe

Our orders:

Kangkong Chips

I loved this appetite-stimulant. Crunchy greens that 
are both yummy and healthy!

Tinapa Pesto Pasta

This was a bit dry but nevertheless tasty.

Peppered Pork Steak and Squash, Potatoes and Rice

My friend, who's a meat-lover, ordered this one. I had a bite and 
found the meat to be tender and flavorful. Thumbs up!

Gumamela Iced Tea

My friend's drink of choice. I didn't order any because I planned 
to have it elsewhere. Haha!

Menu

In and around Greg & Sally Garden Cafe

Greg & Sally Garden Cafe at #145 Ipil St. corner Champaca, 

Marikina Heights, Marikina City

At Pan de Amerikana Bakery & Restaurant

Our drink and dessert:

Turon Langka with Ice Cream, P45. 

Watermelon Shake, P75. 


In and around Pan de Amerikana

Pan de Amerikana Bakery & Restaurant along 
General Ordoñez St. Marikina City 

Marikina is a fascinating and very promising place for those gastronomic adventures. It is teeming with restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines and with lovely ambiance 
for that ultimate dining pleasure. I hope to be back soon to try other 
places, especially those on Lilac St., which is fast becoming 
like Maginhawa St. in Quezon City when it comes 
to popularity as a foodie destination.