YOO-HOO bar-B-QUE

True to its name, Yoo-Hoo Bar-B-Que, heralds an enjoyable dining experience to their customers with their great tasting and affordable food selection. Their bestselling barbecued and grilled dishes are big, saucy, and served hot round-the-clock. Regular diners, mostly office workers, call center employees and pre/post-gimik groups also enjoy their lutong bahay meals, complemented by the simple, open air and comfortable ambiance of the restaurant. Yoo-Hoo's Metrowalk and Ariza branches even have bars on the 2nd floor which has Affordable booze, pulutan, and a pleasant ambiance make for a great dining experience. Watch out for the Silog Family (with soup and bottomless coffee for PhP55) which will soon join their menu to cater more to those who want breakfast from 2am - 10am. Combo C - Chicken Meal (1/4 chicken + rice) P62 Liempo Meal (Liempo + Rice) P62 Grilled Squid P65 Nilagang baka with Rice P48 Barbeque P33 extra rice P12 Leche Flan (serve 4) P125 Gulaman P15 YOO-HOO BAR-B-QUE Main branch Metrowalk, Pasig * Ariza cor. Makati Ave, Makti P. Burgos cor. Gen Luna st.,, Makati * Pioneer Rating - 3 Star

Tsoko.nut Batirol

Having a fill of Tsoko.Nut batirol's great tasting Tsokolate-ah is already quite an experience, but to have a taste of their bestsellers proved to be an even sweeter treat. The store provides an ambiance of comfort-- and this not only applies to your tummy but extends to your wallet as well. the star, Tsokolate-ah, supposedly the watered down version of the more syrupy tsokolate-eh, is also quite thick and delicious. other items in the menu like the tablea cake and tinapa dip are proofs of their passion for everything Pinoy. Also check out the generous servings of their mainstay combos- sure to attract more of the penny-pinching crowd and those who love Filipino food. Want to chill this summer ? Try the Dalandan Salabat Twist (good for 3-4 persons) and the Iced Banana Batirol. Bill Combo C (Regular Tsokolate-Ah Batirol) P99 Tablea Combo (Regular Kapeng Barako + Tablea Cake) P100 Suman sa Latik P64 Fantasia Bread with Tinapa Dip P85 Houseblend iced tea P50 Tsoko.Nut Batirol 2L SM Makati Dela Rosa Carpark 1 2L Waltermart pasong tamo, Makati Podium 3 RCBC Plaza, Ayala GL Eastwood Excelsior Libis Rating - 3 Star

Rufo's Famous Tapa

As you swim or skim your way through price increases, like millions of other Pinoys, you would still love to have fun, therefore eating-out will never get out of date. And just because you're on a budget does not mean you, and three of your friends , will not be able to eat (lots)-out and have a great time! Rufo's Famous Tapa worth being famous indeed. A taste of Rufo's signature tapa, with its equally famous sweet and salty sauce, will definitely convince you to do a repeat visit. First timers are usually suprised to find out that the tapa, usually served dry in other restos, has a sauce that blends well with the soft Batangas beef strips sided with the typical egg and garlic fried rice. It is the Rufo's way of cooking that brings the unique taste to an otherwise, all too familiar Filipino set of dishes. Aside from what we ordered, you can also try other affordable meals like the pork or chicken sisig, meant to be shared with your hubby. They also serve mushroom adobo and chopsuey which make for cheaper meat alternatives, still feel free to ask the staff for suggestions to make your dining experience even more worthwhile. This 25-year old resto is not just for casual dining, it also serve alcoholic beverages. All Rufo's Famous tapa and the soon to open branches are open 24 hours and offer delivery service. Bills: Rufo's Famous Tapa P85 Liemp p89 Tocino P79 Sizzling T-bone steak P120 Softdrinks P28 Extra Garlic Rice P12 Rufo's Famous tapa 2F Intrepid plaza E. Rod. Jr. Ave. Libis tel - 6313378 Lot 9, Block 5, San Miguel Ave, Orgitas Tel - 6332649 kalayaan ave cor. Salamanca St. Poblacion Makati tel - 8994207 Rating - 3 star

Galileo Enoteca an Italian Hideaway

I've always believed that a good restaurant shouldn't only be about good food -- it should have great ambiance to match. Galileo Enoteca in the Boni area is a fine example of this winning combination. The interiors are dimly lit and encased by brick walls. Long wooden tables and stools fill the place, capturing the essence of a cozy yet festive Italian family dinner. Rows and rows of wine bottles beckon you to drink to your heart's content, while a wall adorned with a large colorful mural brings life to the entire establishment. It's the kind of place that invites you to take your time and enjoy all the courses. I gladly did, starting with an assortment of cold cuts and cheeses. These items can be ordered a la carte, but there are set menus (P600 per head) that include them as well, along with a glass of the house wine selected accompany the platter perfectly. When my appetite had gotten the jumpstart it needed, I dove into the main courses, beginning with the Quattro Stagione. This pizza is bathed in tomato sauce and topped with ham, artichokes, mozzarella, mushrooms, and black olives. It was served very hot on the table so that when I pulled a slice, the cheese stretched into sticky strings--a clear indication of a freshly prepared pizza. Among all its notes, I best loved the dominant liquor-like taste of the olives. We also had a plate of Penne con Porcini Secchi and Tartufata, a pasta dish cooked with a delicious creamy mushroom sauce and drizzled with truffle oil. For amore robust main course, I pointed my dining companions to the Seared Chicken Piccata in Lemon Sauce. It's a generous chicken fillet served then infused with the flavors of herbs and lemon zest. I particularly admired how the meat was seared--the edges of the fillet were crunchy but the meat retained its moisture. Citrus flavors are lightly infused in the meat, but lemon lovers can opt to heighten the intensity by squeezing more juice from the lemon wedges served on the side. A word of caution. The chicken can be quite peppery. I hope you'll go and experience these authentic Italian dishes for yourself. Here are the must-order menu : Assorted cold Cuts (P150), Assorted Cheese (P190), Quattro Stagione Pizza (P190; P420 for sharing), Penne con Porcini Secchi and Tartufata (P330), Seared Chicken Piccata in Lemon Sauce (P320). Buon appetito! Address : G/F Reyes Gym, Calbayog Street corner Malinao Street, Mandaluyong City Tel : 552-0482 Rating : 3 star