Food lovers collide at #SMDCeats - SMDC Food Crawl

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Food trips, food crawl is the most enjoyable trip for foodies.

Last week, we, bloggers joined forces doing the SMDC food crawl. We visited four restaurants in SM Development Corporation  (SMDC) residences / environment, located in Makati City.

SM Development Corporation  (SMDC)  provides luxurious urban living through vertical villages perfectly integrated with a commercial retail environment, giving its residents access to a truly cosmopolitan lifestyle. They are sought after condominiums here in the Philippines within prime location, well-maintained swimming pool and facilities.

We food crawler visited SMDC food establishments, tried different dishes, restaurants and comparing dishes with their distinct taste.

 Pad Thai -  Mixed Thai Noodles - Thai Iced Tea

For our first stop,  SEN LEK THAI NOODLE.

Their menu items are mainly rice and noodle dishes. We opted for two noodle dishes: the soup-based Mix Special Thai Noodle and the Pad Thai.

The Mix Special Thai ingredients’ servings were generous and you can add the extra cilantro and green onions made up for the broth’s blandness.

 Pad Thai

 Mixed Thai Noodles

  

The serving is just perfect and the price is affordable given the dishes’ cheap prices.

Sen Lek Thai Noodle

Tower C, Sea Residences, MOA Complex

Pasay City, Philippines

  Shawarma Plate, Keema, Kabab Platter, Vegetable Platter

Our next stop was at MISTER KABAB.

Shawarma cravings ?

When you’re looking for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern type of cuisine then Mister Kabab is the ideal place for you.

While waiting for the menu, they gave us hummus and pita bread that will make your hunger satisfied a bit.

I enjoyed Keema  - with eggplant is ground meat with smashed grilled eggplant mixed into it with spices.

Mister Kabab offers inexpensive for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. 

Their platter  is perfect for groups.

Mister Kabab

Shell Residences, EDSA, Pasay, Metro Manila

Third stop is at RYU RAMEN & CURRY.

Japanese food comfort for Filipinos.

Ryu actually means Dragon

RYU RAMEN & CURRY is known for affordable yet huge ramen servings that will surely leave you with a full belly!

Located in SM Jazz, Makati, Ryu Ramen and Curry has been around for quite some time now giving us different flavors of Ramen, Curry and more.

Food crawlers love Noodles, Tantanmen , Ryu Ramen Curry, Negi Miso Ramen , Toridon (Chicken Teriyaki) , Katsu Cheese Curry, Katsudon, Ebi Furai Curry, Tempura, Gyoza Katsu Curry, Beef Tendon Curry, Chicken Curry, Miso Ramen, Japanese Rice, Iced Tea and Complimentary tea!

Instagrammable . . .  

  

Ryu Ramen & Curry prepares their dishes right after you order it, you can see them preparing your orders at the glass window. All the dishes especially their ramen were serve in big bowls.

All of the staff were accommodating.

Ryu Ramen and Curry looks and feels upscale, modern and inviting.

TRIVIA : Ryu Ramen & Curry is the brainchild of owners and longtime friends Ogie Alcasid, Edwin Dazo, Neil Castillo, VJ Vergel de Dios, and Joseph Juico. This Japanese inspired restaurant opened in 2012 in their first branch in Tomas Morato. It was well received and earning them a loyal following. Their flagship branch is in SM Jazz Mall in Bel Air Makati.

Ryu Ramen & Curry

SM Jazz Mall, Nicanor Garcia Corner Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City

Last stop is at Darwin Dimsum Hong Kong Special.

Darwin Dimsum offers Chinese food in different shapes and looks that’ll bring out the child in you.

panda and hello kitty !

They have custard buns, hakaws and dumplings with Hello Kitty as the design, Panda vegetable buns and Mickey Mouse-shaped radish cakes.

For the taste, all were okay,  the custard wasn’t as creamy though, but it was good.

Their best sellers are Hello Kitty Custard Bun, Mickey Radish Cake, Panda Vegetable Bun,  Windmill shrimp dumplings, Siao Long Bao, Hello Kitty Hakaw, Mushroom Bun

Darwin Dimsum Hong Kong Special

SM Jazz Mall, Nicanor Garcia Corner Jupiter Street, Bel-Air, Makati City

Thank you so much and hope we will continue our foodie adventure and more food crawls on other SMDC places.

Go on the “Ultimate Foodventure” with CEFBEX 2017!

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Get ready to immerse yourself in a new kind of adventure as Worldbex Services International – the country’s leading events management company – officially opened the doors to the 9th Cebu Food and Beverages Expo (CEFBEX)! Happening until October 15, from 10am to 8pm, CEFBEX 2017 offers FREE admissions for everyone. 

To kick off its first day, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held yesterday, October 12, at the venue lobby. 

In attendance during the grand opening were VIP personalities such as Ms. Marina Hermoso, Mr. Carlo Suarez and Mr. Allan Poquita representative, Ms. Rosalina Paleno along with WSI’s key executives Joseph L. Ang, Jill Aithnie Ang, Jon Richmond Ang and Abaigeal Quiohilag. 

Occupying a total of 1,582sqm of exhibition space, this year’s CEFBEX aims to uncover the dynamic landscape of the region’s food and beverage industry – revealing not only its vibrant heritage but also, its future as a global culinary force. In its bid to offer no less than an exciting and all-inclusive food show experience, CEFBEX gathered 130 of Cebu’s most popular and innovative F&B brands! With participating companies hailing from various sectors such as beverages, bread & pastries, cookware, food machines, food packaging, food picks, food service equipment, franchising companies, snacks, dairy products, dried fruits, confectionery, condiments, and wines, visitors are encouraged to explore both the familiar and otherwise in search of new tastes and flavors.

Proving to be the multifaceted food show that it is, CEFBEX 2017 has rolled out with this year’s line-up of food-related pocket events and activities. Not to be missed is the Cebu Farmers Market, a pavilion which will showcase produce from organic farmers across Cebu. Also, headlining the show is this year’s CEFBEX Culinary Cup Interschool and Home Chef Edition. 

For the Interschool edition, the categories which include the black box competition, napkin folding, fruit carving, cooking, etc. all aim to showcase and hone the skills of up and coming F&B professionals. Presented with the support of Fly Ace, Jolly University, Most Reliable Metal, Globe My Business and H2 Zero. 

The participating schools include Benedicto College, University of Cebu, University of San Carlos, University of Visayas, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Philippine School of Culinary Arts (PSCA), Cebu Roosevelt Memorial College

Meanwhile, the Home Chef edition will witness 10 participants from different parts of Visayas battle it out on stage. With no formal background in culinary yet immensely passionate about cooking, it would be truly inspiring to see how the participants would manage to serve up topnotch dishes under serious pressure! The sponsors for this edition include Clara Ole, La Espanola, Lee Kum Kee, Tabasco, Tree Top, Tulip, Sysu International Taste Setters, San Remo, Big J, International School of Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM), Philippine School of Culinary Arts (PSCA), Unichef Apparel.

Teaming up with the Cebu Bartenders and Barista Association, a series of competitions will also be mounted to turn the spotlight on the art and practice of crafting beverages. Divided into two categories of Interschool and Professional, visitors are encouraged to check out the Barista Competition, Latte Art Competition, Taster Cup, and the Brewers Cup.

Finally, cooking enthusiasts are sure to delight over the live cooking demos which will be held throughout CEFBEX. Here, visitors can get up close and personal with the industry’s most seasoned chefs and learn a thing or two about their expert cooking techniques!

Don’t miss out on the biggest food event of the season – the 9th Cebu Food and Beverage Expo: The Ultimate Foodventure! 

For more information, follow Cebu Food and Beverages Expo on Facebook and @CebuFoodandBeveragesExpo on Instagram. Tell all your foodie friends and family about it and we’ll see you there!