Uncle Moe's

It was one of those evening back when I was in my Manila when my friend Dustin and I had dinner in the famous Uncle Moe's Shawarma Hub. Uncle Moe's is a small restaurant owned by an Atenean. Dustin sold me the idea that it sells one of the cheapest but delicious Middle Eastern food around - although their food was so sweet it most likely tailor fit to Filipino taste buds.

There is not much to expect for the interiors but its food is tasty and delicious! We ordered a feast for ourselves:

Ox brain! for Php 75 (I was so hesitant to eat it, I only had a piece)

The Kebab Factory along Burgos Circle

I have been craving - madly craving - for a glass light margarita for a while now. I had a giant disaster in RestoPino, and was not able to enjoy Iguana's tastier version. So the afternoon of the Burgos Circle food hopping, the next stop was whichever place served light alcohol.

We found it in Kebab Factory. Thank you! (Note - business opportunity awaits for entrepreneurs entering Fort area and who will be willing to serve cocktails on brunch/afternoons. Fort is poised to become a high density location and structured to become a self sustaining community. You can sustain the drinks bit!)

Finally, my margarita, on a special order from the bar. On a slender, contoured glass, with fine salt grazing its rim. A cool drink, a light buzz, on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. For Php 150

Baklava - Middle Eastern filo pastry dessert with nuts dipped in honey for Php 150

Mango Kulti - pureed mangoes and a hint of cardamon flavour for Php 150. Frozen treat on a nice afternoon!

Chicken Masti Kebab - tender pieces of chicken marinated and roasted in a Tandoor over for Php 130

My brother and I ate here the last time I flew in Manila. Mid-range Mediterranean restaurant, nothing spectacular, except that Mediterranean food is great in itself. I still prefer Mister Kebab.

The Kebab Factory

Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio

Taguig, Philippines

Fig & Olive in Vivo City

Before Su and I caught my much awaited Time Traveller's Wife, we grabbed dinner in Fig & Olive in Vivo.

Guilty dinner after a day in the gym.

Figo Bruschetta (Baguette topped with fresh tomatoes, olive oil,herbs on a butter spread) at SGD 5.40. Quick fix for the starved tummy but I think I pay too much for yeast and tomatoes.

Le Cairo Cafe in Haji Lane

After Anna, Liz and I had our visual feast in Haji Lane, we settled in Le Cairo Cafe because we were too hungry to walk back. The dishes were all nothing short of delish!

We had Mez’ze (SGD 15) - assortment of dips, aka Garbanzo fest.

eggplant dip