Foodie Find in the South: Marky’s Chicken

One random Saturday, the hubby and I went to Festival Mall-Alabang to unwind. When we got hungry, I thought of where we could eat without breaking our wallets. Then I remember about this food stall called Marky’s Chicken inside Save More supermarket (same mall) that serves cheap and tasty chicken. I actually heard about it from a blog I follow. If I’m not mistaken, there’s a restaurant version of this somewhere in Parañaque.



When we got to the stall, I didn’t waste time and ordered food immediately. I got two orders of two-piece soy-garlic chicken with rice (P100) and an order of spaghetti (P35). During that time, there was an ongoing promo for the chicken meals so we ended up getting freebies: buttered corn and iced tea. Nice!



The hubby highly approved of their chicken. He said it has the right amount of saltiness and sweetness though it would have been better if the chicken was served to us hot instead of just warm. It could have made the chicken’s skin crispier and more appetizing. The temperature of the food is something that matters to my husband, obviously.



While I have to admit the chicken was big and juicy, I find the flavors lacking. I don’t know, but Manang’s Chicken is still the better one for me.

As for the spaghetti, it didn’t leave a lasting impression to us.

Price wise, I think Marky’s Chicken is very affordable. Their chicken is also bigger than those served in most fast food restos. I hope they keep the size for long. :)

While dining, I also noticed that many employees (mostly men) order food from Marky’s Chicken. It’s probably because they get full value for their money there. If ever you’re in the area, do try it and see for yourself if their chicken will be to your liking.

Marky's Chicken
Save More Supermarket
Festival Mall, Alabang
Muntinlupa City


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Foodie Find: McDonald's Spicy Chicken Rice

I accidentally found out about this new rice meal when we drove thru McDonald's Bacoor for some heavy midnight snacks Friday of last week. I thought it was just their P50 chicken fillet value meal I was getting, but after looking at the receipt, I was surprised to see it was a different product priced at P80 (without drinks). And what a pleasant surprise it was!



I liked McDonald's Spicy Chicken Rice a lot. It's basically spicy boneless chicken with rice and gravy. During my first try, I got a thigh fillet which had a good fat to lean meat ratio. As for the flavor, it's actually the same spicy chicken they put in their McSpicy burger.

When I bought it for the second time last Wednesday night, I got a breast fillet which had less fat than the thigh one. It was good but I liked the thigh fillet better. I also asked for a different sauce which was sweet and sour (it's an option, and a good one at that).



Have you tried this new rice meal at McDonald's? If yes, did you like it? :)


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First Time at Bag of Beans, Tagaytay

Yesterday turned out to be fun. The hubby and I, along with my SIL, drove up to Tagaytay for some chilling out and food-tripping after hearing the Sunday mass at our neighborhood parish. We revisited our favorite Mushroomburger and spent a delightful afternoon at Bag of Beans, one of Tagaytay's best dining spots. It was our first time at the lovely restaurant, which we would find out later, currently offers breakfast and lunch buffets at competitive prices.


Since we already had brunch at Mushroomburger, we just had desserts at Bag of Beans. Upon entry to their main branch (they also have another branch at Tagaytay Crossing!), we were wowed by their beautiful garden setting complete with nice table setup, huge bird cages, ornamental plants and shady trees.





I even spotted a bakery on one side that sells fresh bread, pastries and their signature pies.



We chose one of the indoor tables because it was very cold at that time and ordered food as soon as we took our seats.





My SIL had their sinful blueberry cheesecake (P150) and iced mocha frappe (P115) while the hubby and I shared their popular shepherd's pie (okay, this isn't dessert but we just had to try it!) and a tall glass of frozen chocolate (P115).

My SIL was satisfied with their blueberry cheesecake. She said it had a nice, creamy texture and the sweetness was just right. Her only complain was that it looked like it came straight from the freezer (everything was frozen including the blueberry topping so she had a hard time at first to slice the cake with her fork) so the freshness factor was definitely absent. But still, she said she liked it.



Our shepherd's pie was served warm, though it was also evident that they just reheated it. Earlier at the bakery, I saw packs of various pies inside the ref there and I'm guessing it was part of the batch. No big deal, though. The hubby and I enjoyed the nice combination of ground beef and mashed potatoes. The ground beef was well-seasoned and the mashed potatoes had a fine texture and the grated cheese on top of it surely added flavor.





Bag of Beans didn't scrimp on the chocolate they put in our drink as I could really taste its richness. But, it was too sweet for my liking so I don't think I'd order it again.



While eating our food, we took advantage of the free wifi which was surprisingly fast despite the volume of people in the place.

All in all, our experience at Bag of Beans was enjoyable and relaxing because of the delicious food, cozy ambience and the complimentary wifi. Kudos also to the staff for their friendliness and attentiveness during our short stay.

With the great number of people we saw dining at Bag of Beans yesterday, one can easily say it's thriving. I hope we could come back soon to try their lunch buffets because we saw a lot of families having their lunch at the main hall.



Getting to Bag of Beans main branch is easy. Just drive straight to the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road until you reach Jollibee-Mendez. Bag of Beans is the next establishment you'll see on your right. It's also just across Swiss Chalet Homes. Happy food-trippin'!



Bag of Beans
3650 Aguinaldo Highway
Mendez Crossing West, Tagaytay City

(+6346) 413-2724


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Magnolia Flavor House at Robinsons Magnolia

It was my first time to visit Magnolia Flavor House at the newly opened Robinsons Magnolia in Gilmore, Quezon City. For the company I was with (the hubby and his family), though, it was like revisiting the house of an old friend. Apparently, back in the time when the hubby and his sister A were little, they used to frequent the place, which was then known as the original Magnolia Ice Cream House. Talk about reminiscing a sweet and creamy past, huh!



Magnolia Flavor House sits at the outdoor part of the mall alongside a soon-to-open Starbucks store. At first sight, it looks like a small posh canteen. I loved how the pastel-colored interiors give out a cheery vibe. It's really an inviting place and once you see the various ice cream treats served by the wait staff to the customers seated on the tables, everything starts to get more inviting and fun.



Actually, we went there just for desserts after having a not-so-exciting but affordable lunch at Adobo Connection. However, upon browsing thru the back-to-back one page menu, I couldn't resist the tempting Angus Cheese Burger and ordered one to match my Strawberry Shake. They would later turn out to be a lovely pair in my mouth and tummy!



My parents-in-law shared this Banana Split (P240) and they enjoyed it a lot!



This was my SIL's order, a Vanilla Sundae (P75). Nice presentation, need I say more?



The hubby got this for himself, a Chocolate Shake (P100) served in a tall glass.



And just like I said earlier, a Strawberry Shake (P100) for me which I finished fast!



All the ice cream treats we ordered were good. And surprisingly, they were priced reasonably. The hubby's family noted, though, that the old store used to serve a lot more ice cream treats which cannot be found on the menu today. How sad. Maybe they're going to add more soon? We hope so.

What I liked about the new Magnolia Flavor House is that they now serve snacks aside from ice cream. Like this Angus Cheese Burger (P185) which I shared with the hubby. It came with yummy potato wedges which were simply delicious we hoped we could order it separately! The burger patty, on the other hand, was moist and tender. I could also taste it was made from 100% pure beef. Super nice.



Despite the slow service (understandable because they're still on soft opening), we are gonna be back to Magnolia Flavor House soon! :)


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Foodie Find: Mr. Kimbob's Bibimbob at SM Food Court

SM City Manila is the mall we frequent due to its proximity to our place. I'm glad that over the years, it has continuously improved its looks and upgraded its services. One thing that's noteworthy for this year is the opening of more shops and dining establishments inside the mall. Even its food court now boasts of new and interesting tenants! One of them is Mr. Kimbob that serves "healthy Koren food."

The hubby and I were able to try Mr. Kimbob's special bibimbob (or simply bibimbap to foodies) one random weeknight and found it quite satisfying and affordable. One order of this complete and healthy Korean meal costs only P99, can you believe that? It is served three ways, which simply means you can choose the kind of meat to be placed on your sizzling plate: chicken, beef or pork. A brilliant idea, I must say.



My order of bibimbob had beef as meat. Of course it had the usual veggies and sunny side-up egg on top. I liked how my plate looked hot, fresh and healthy. When I reached our table, I immediately mixed everything up and had a bite. I remember they also gave me some Gochujang sauce (a special Korean sauce) to mix with my bibimbob to make everything more delicious. The mix of Korean flavors from the meat and the veggies was good. It was not as delightful as Kaya Restaurant's once-famous Aligue bibimbap, but for its price, it passed my expectations! I would have liked the kimchi that came with the dish to be spicier, though. But that factor aside, for P99, I thought Mr. Kimbob's bibimbob was reasonably-priced and gave me maximum value for my money!

I don't know Mr. Kimbob's other branches yet but if you're stopping over at SM Manila's food court anytime soon, I suggest you give Mr. Kimbob's Korean offerings a try. :)


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Foodie Find: FelyMar's Bibingka

I've heard about FelyMar's Bibingka from the blogs I frequent. It seems people are raving about it because of four things: authenticity, good taste, affordability and all-year round availability (bibingkas or rice flour cakes are normally sold only during the Christmas season). One random Saturday, I finally came across the famous FelyMar's Bibingka when I saw my dentist whose clinic was within walking distance from LRT-Tayuman Station.


a bag-full of yumminess!

It was around 5:00 p.m. and yet it looked like the store had just opened. The place was packed with people, some are already eating bibingka on makeshift tables and chairs while others are patiently waiting for their bibingka to cook. I joined the crowd and bought two FelyMar's special bibingka at P40 each. I left the store with my late afternoon snack in two minutes. I bet the ones waiting were buying the super special bibingka (bigger and pricier at P80 each!) that FelyMar's staff cook only upon order.



When I got to the fiancee's house, I immediately shared the bibingka with him and his sister A. One bite and I knew why FelyMar's Bibingka is considered to be one of the best bibingkas in the metro!






It was really bursting with flavors: sweet, buttery, nutty, cheesy and salty all at the same time! I also liked it that FelyMar's Bibingka was generous with the cheese and salted egg as I could really taste and see big chunks of these two ingredients in their bibingkas. At just P40 each, I thought this was really a good deal!



The bibingkas had soft, fluffy and slightly sticky texture, too. It helped that we ate them while they were still hot. A few minutes had passed and the bibingkas were gone. Straight to our tummies, off they went. Haha.

Now I know where to go whenever I'm craving for the authentic and delicious bibingka of my childhood, even when it's not Christmas season here in Manila. Yay, what a great foodie discovery!


I lilly,lilly, like it...haha

FelyMar's Bibingka
(beside LRT-Tayuman Station)
J.P. Rizal Avenue
Tayuman, Manila


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Tagaytay Food Trip: Mushroomburger

Our recent Tagaytay weekend spent in a beautiful and serene place called Las Ventanas wouldn’t have been complete without a visit to Mushroomburger Tagaytay. We found this fast food place that serves the blog-famous mushroom burgers filled with diners on a late Sunday morning. Of course, I had to order a mushroom burger! A mushroom sandwich, actually, which I’d found out later, contained no beef patty but 100% mushroom filling.


the signage outside the restaurant


inside scene


personalized tissue holder

You dine at Mushroomburger just like how you dine in most fast food restos. You queue up and wait for your turn at the counter. You tell the girl at the counter what you want and you are given a number right after. You then wait for the food to be served on your table.

Mushroomburger's space in Tagaytay was pretty big. It had a separate room that serves as a dining area, too. The place was a little dusty and humid during our visit but it couldn't be helped since it was fronting a busy national road and relied only on ceiling fans for ventilation.


more dining spaces

While waiting for our order, I saw some framed photos of various species of mushrooms (all edible I supposed!) and the famed mushroom burger in its full glory.


mushrooms everywhere


the star of the restaurant

I just loved my burger as it tasted so fresh and healthy! Basically, it had oyster mushrooms, mayo and some tomato and cucumber slices on a warm bun. Each bite was filled with the earthy and juicy flavors of the mushrooms. At one point, the meaty texture of the mushrooms even made me believe that I was eating real meat patty! The cucumber slices, pickle and mayo provided the needed crunch and sweet-tangy flavor to the sandwich to complete the burger experience. It was so good I'm sure my vegetarian friends would love it.


my mushroom sandwich was yummy!


what's inside


these mushrooms sure look like chicken chunks!


anatomy of a mushroom sandwich

I partnered my burger with a plate of Pinoy-style spaghetti. The pasta was a bit soggy and the sauce quite watery but the overall taste was okay. It reminded me of Tropical Hut’s version.



The fiancé, on the other hand, ordered a rice meal and he got this:



I tasted his beef patty (mixed with mushrooms, I guessed) and it was delish, too.

We were surprised to learn the food items at Mushroomburger Tagaytay were very affordable. Their burgers were priced at less than P100 each. The drinks were under P50 per glass.


glimpse of the menu board

I had a Sago Gulaman drink while the fiancée had regular Coke.


gulaman, anyone?

All in all, our bill amounted only to just P268. A good deal, if you ask me.


what a cheap but delicious lunch it was!

Mushroomburger is a bit far from Tagaytay Junction but if you’d like to taste delicious mushroom burgers from where it originated, then a trip has to be scheduled pronto. Just drive straight the Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road and soon you’ll see the big Mushroomburger signage on your left. The place has free parking and lots of parking spaces so feel free to bring your car.


'till my next visit, Mushroomburger!

If you don't feel like driving all the way to Tagaytay for this, Mushroomburger has branches at West Avenue and Katipunan, Quezon City.

Mushroomburger Tagaytay
Brgy. Kaybagal, Tagaytay City

(+6346) 413-1330



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The New KFC Zinger Double Down

Those who missed the appetizingly overwhelming KFC Double Down during its limited release this year don't have any reasons to fret. KFC has recently launched the new KFC Zinger Double Down. It's KFC Double Down with a twist! From the original chicken fillets, it now has the hot and crispy zinger chicken fillets!

KFC was thoughtful enough to send me my very own KFC Zinger Double Down Thursday last week (October 28) complete with the drama of a KFC delivery boy donning a fireman's outfit!

I wanted to show some pictures but unfortunately, my sister accidentally deleted them while sorting out photos from our DSLR. Anyway, the delivery coincided the debut of the sandwich at all KFC stores in the Philippines. What a delightful morning it was! The sandwich served as my breakfast before going to work. Yum!


KFC Zinger Double Down up-close

KFC Zinger Double Down is huge. Imagine two hot and crispy chicken fillets with bacon strips, cheese and mayo in between. I closed my eyes and forgot about the calories while enjoying each bite. As expected, the chicken was oh-so-KFC-licious and I could really taste its spicy flavor. With two chicken pieces in one sandwich, it was double the heat, but I managed it well. I was so proud of myself. Haha.

A visit to KFC-Mall of Asia the next day informed me that KFC Zinger Double Down is priced at P120 (ala carte) and P150 (with drinks and fries). Still very affordable, if you ask me.


KFC-MOA menu board

If I could have it my way, I'll ask KFC to toast the bacon strips to bring out its rich, full flavor. And next time I'll consume one, I'll experiment a bit by eating it with rice! I'm pretty sure it's gonna be a complete and satisfying meal for me. :)




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