Our ratings:

Location: 5/5

It’s very accessible, it’s right beside the gate in the G Strip area in Greenhills ( it’s opposite Shell Ortigas Ave).

Ambiance: 4/5

There is a dining area inside and outside. The inside dining area makes you feel being in the game “Prince of Jaipur”. You would need to ‘indian sit’ in order to dine inside ( most likely you need to remove your shoes before sitting down, but you can wear your shoes going to your table). In the outside dining area, there are beds with carpets and throw pillows wherein you could just hang out, have some round of beers and puff some hookah . While we were there, there were a group of foreigners ( I think they’re Greeks, not really sure about that) having some round of beers and enjoying the Persian music ( as in they were literally singing and dancing). It’s actually a cool place to drink some round of beers. Inside and out, it’s very cozy.

Price: 5/5

Well, Persian ingredients are not that cheap but their prices are not that high. Their beef shawarma is Php 75.00. Their food price range is Php 55.00-Php 195.00. So I think their prices are well justified.

We decided to have the promo meals: 2 viands + rice. I chose eggplant seafood tortilla ( in other words, it’s tortang talong with seafood filling) and lengua with mushroom sauce. The torta was half of the whole tortang talong. I can taste the seafood though I am just not sure what type of seafood was in it. It was ok, it was nothing really extraordinary about it. On the other hand, the lengua with mushroom sauce was also ok.

Overall rating of the food: hmm 3/5 stars. I could recommend this for people who would like to eat Spanish-Filipino food who are on the tight budget. Their promo meals are priced as Php 129.00 ( 2 viands+ rice) and Php 149.00 ( 2 viands+ rice+ drink). As for the proportion of the food,it was fulfilling .

We ordered Roti Canai as an appetizer. I can probably say that’s it’s like crepe but it’s much thinner. The curry sauce adds to the flavor that really gives you a headstart on what to look forward in the Banana Leaf experience.

For our main course, we ordered 2 entrees: Chicken Curry and a pork dish ( our apologies, we forgot to take note of the name of the dish). The Chicken Curry was a bit spicy which really is the best Chicken Curry we’ve tasted ever. It doesn’t really look good in the food presentation but it gets its redeeming value in the taste. Super yummy! It’s really best to pair it with white rice. As for the pork dish, it’s really good because I can taste different mixtures of spices which I really couldn’t determine what. It’s thinly sliced and I believe it was roasted. It also has a sauce where you could dip it, the sauce tastes a bit sour but that is the right match for it.

These are my ratings for the whole Banana Leaf experience:

Ambiance: 4/5 stars

- The lighting is good, it’s not really that dark and it’s not too bright. They actually have a yellow light and they have mirrors as their walls just to make the place look bigger. You can really feel the Singaporean feeling because they use the actual banana leaves for diners to use instead of plates.

Food: 5/5

- need I say more?

Price: 4/5
- the place is a bit pricey but like I said earlier the redeeming factor is the quality of food. Chicken Curry Php 200+, Roti Canai Php 78.00 and Pork dish Php 200.00 +. Spent Php 668.00 for those 3 dishes, plus 2 cups rice ( and tax too ) There isn’t much Singaporean restaurants around right? So that’s fine.

Cleanliness: 5/5

- The place looks neat and organized.

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Step 2: Gently slice this sinful dessert afterwards.

Step 3: Savor the cake with the flowing chocolate

The dessert goes well with their spiked coffee

Double Chocolate Fudgy Brownie at Friday’s consists of three towers of brownies topped with vanilla ice cream, peanuts (pecan), and chocolate and caramel syrup. This is certainly the best dessert that I’ve eaten and if you haven’t tried this yet, you are certainly missing half of your life. This dessert though is not recommended for people suffering under diabetes.

The Price
One serving of this is already good for three to four people and it costs only PhP 230.00. The 230 pesos is really worth for this dessert.

The Presentation
The presentation of the dessert itself will certainly make your eyes feast on it. It’s like your being hypnotized with a continuous chant on your mind “Must eat this…” hehe.

Ratings:
Presentation: 5 out of 5
Taste: 5 out of 5
Diabetes friendly: 1 out of 5

I tried this recipe last Christmas. Again, it’s from San Remo. It’s very cheesy

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack (500 grams) Penne, cooked al dente

2 cans (400 gram each) diced tomatoes

1 1/2 cup cream

1/4 cup canned pimiento, chopped

1/4 cup butter

2 cups ham cubes

2 cups quickmelt cheese, grated

2 tsp oregano

salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1 cup quickmelt cheese, grated for topping

PROCEDURE:

1. In a saucepan, add diced tomatoes, cream, chopped pimiento, butter, ham cubes, grated cheese ( the 2 cups of cheese) and oregano.
2. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes until sauce is smooth.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Place cooked penne pasta in baking dish, add in creamy tomato sauce and mix well.
5. Top with grated cheese ( 1 cup of cheese) and bake for 30 minutes in 350 degrees oven.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pack (500 grams) San Remo Spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp oil

2 tbsp garlic

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup celery, finely chopped

2 tbsp oregano

1 pc laurel leaf

2 cans tuna in brine, drained

2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped

1 cup tomato sauce

1 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp parsley

1 tsp calamansi juice

PROCEDURE:

1. Sautè garlic, onion and celery in oil and butter.
2. Add oregano and laurel leaf.
3. Cook for 30 seconds.
4. Add remaining ingredients except noodles.
5. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add to cooked pasta.

I love the way you smell as I pass by your store.

I love the way you flash the red sign as if seducing me to grab you.

I love watching you being glazed at your window pane.

I love waiting in line for you even if it takes a while just to have you in my arms.

I love it when I get you for free even when I’m just buying my coffee.

I love to pair you with my Original Kreme Frost Blend or my hot mild brewed coffee.

I love the way the glaze breaks as I bite you, leaving the glaze around my lips and fall to my clothes.

I love the the way you melt in my mouth, mmm that is heavenly.

I love the sweet, tingling, orgasmic sensation I feel whenever I eat you.

I love you just the way you are. I could never find another donut like you. I’ll never exchange you for another a dunkin’ mister or someone going nuts.

I love you Original Glazed Krispy Kreme donut.

If you’re with someone and on tight budget and would like to have some basic Japanese food, try ordering the Sumo Remix Meal and you’ll surely get your stomach full.