Specialties of Mang Tootz Foodhaus

Mang Tootz Foodhaus was named after Mr. Edwin “Mang Tootz”  Vergara a former OFW who opened a carinderia or eatery with a twist.

Mang Tootz Foodhaus signage

The carinderia had a huge following among students of UST, FEU, UE and residents of Sampaloc district within Manila. Proof to the pudding is that hundreds of students would queue in line just to eat even before lunch.

We would find time to eat at their eatery when we have long breaks. The price of their student rice meal is affordable and it comes free with soup.

Some of the dishes are newly created like chicken kebab. Rice value meals starts at Php 78.00 and Php 83.00 depending on the viand. One can order other dishes.

History

Mang Tootz started in 1991 as a tapsilogan and was used to be located in a small corner along J. Barlin street within Sampaloc.

It used to be called Tootzilog. The eatery eventually moved to Padre Noval street because the proprietors thought that it would be wiser to transfer location since they will be situated near the university with higher foot traffic. Technically, they are in the business for almost 30 years!

Television Program and Celebrities

Several television program had featured this eatery like My Puhunan of ABS-CBN channel 2, TV channel 5, Kapuso Jessica Soho, Pinas Sarap, Unang Hirit of GMA channel 7, Solar TV, Tomasino and Food Vloggers like Mark Wiens, Erwan Heussaff, The Hungry Syrian Wander, Yummy Kitchen, Coconuts Manila among others.

UAAP athletes, former President Benigno Aquino III were among those who have eaten at the eatery.

set meal

Dishes

There were 16 to 18 dishes being rotated on an everyday basis in Sampaloc and Makati.

Pork Bulgogi– Their pork is well marinated and their pork is tender. There are also some vegetables included and topped with sesame seeds.

Chopsuey – All time favorite with a lot of vegetables. Their vegetables is not soggy compared to others within the vicinity.

Breaded Chicken– Their breaded chicken is deep fried with minimal batter, better than other restaurants or fast food joints.

Bangus Steak – This is another well  loved dish. The bangus is cooked just right with generous amount of sauce.

Bicol Express– Another MUST try dish when you visit this eatery, the pork meat is cooked just right with right amount of coconut milk ( not aguado/ watered down) and the right amount of banana chilies and bird’s eye chilies.

Pork Binagoongan– The right balance of sweet, sour and salty combination.

Chicken Kebab – Right amount of spice, chicken is well grilled along with the vegetables.

banana rhum-a

 Banana rhum-A is an all time favorite since it was first introduced in 2006. They cook an average of 3,000 to 4,000 pieces a day. One must pre-order at least 1 day in advance for bulk orders. During Christmas season, their order are up to 8,000 pieces per day.

Their banana rhum-A – is smaller compared to the ordinary turon being sold in street corners in Metro Manila. It is a saba banana sliced into 4 pieces with jackfruit wrapped in lumpia wrapper then deep fried. coated with a syrup made from a combination of margarine, pineapple juice, rhum, banana essence and brown sugar. It is topped with powdered sugar, skim milk, cinnamon powder and sesame seeds.

Pork Liempo – This is an all time favorite among students. However this was not available when we came.

Sisig – Another MUST Try, This was not available when we ate at the eatery.

There is no secret to why this is a favorite hang-out place. Their food is delicious,  affordable, staff are friendly and the neighborhood vibe would surely keep anyone from returning back.

Mang Tootz Food Haus and Catering Services Sampaloc
1135 P. Noval St., Sampaloc, Manila

Contact :  +63 2 735- 68 55/404-45-61 (0917-856-9240)

Operations: Mon-Sat 8 am-9pm.

Mang Tootz Foodhouse- Makati
G-7 Valero Plaza, 124 Valero, Makati, Metro Manila

Contact : +63 2 425-9910/ (0917-856-9240)

Operations: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Unlimited Samgyupsal King meal

Samgyupsal King is well known for their Korean Barbecue and Unlimited Samgyupsal offering has two branches in Quezon City.  One is located within Le Village Food Park in E. Rodriguez Ave. corner Cordillera Street and another branch at Uno Cinquenta Food Park in 150 Maginhawa street within Quezon City.

The place is near several important places like Mabuhay Rotunda, Cubao, New Manila, Hospitals and about 30 minutes away from University belt.

thinly slice chicken meat and beef

This haven opened their stall within the food park about 7 months ago thru the efforts of father and son tandem.

Sir Willie Yulo Que and Chef Raymond Yuloque

Chef Raymond S. Yuloque is the one who formulated the marination to suit the Filipino palate and makes sure that every customer gets the freshest and quality ingredients.  The quality of the meat, lettuce and side dishes are very affordable.

l-r kimchi, potato marble and pickled raddish and condiments

Side dishes like egg roll, potato marble and pickled radish are well loved by their customers. There is no need to book or wait in long lines just to enjoy this hearty meal.

portable gas range and skewer plate

 For those who are health conscious and want to savor the Korean traditional food. Samgyupsal King is the only restaurant within the area that is all unlimited with their meals, wherein customers will cook freshly the sliced chicken, super tender beefs and pork.

chicken meat

All the ingredients are either sourced out locally and internationally. Condiments and spices are prepared according to international standards. Succulent fresh meat thinly sliced beef, pork and chicken with herbal extracts that are especially prepared for people with discriminating taste.

cooking chicken meat is fast and easy

The chicken meat is tender and well marinated, it had a sweet style marination similar to tocino. This also includes the pork and beef meat which are tender and thinly slice.

Even teenagers and child can cook the barbecue meat with ease. The staffs are also approachable and they help assist customers grill the barbecue.

menu board

The stall also offers different kinds of set menus like chicken, pork and beef bulgogi, salmon grill and unlimited Korean barbecue for just Php 399.00 !! Unlike other Korean barbecue restaurants, They do not have any time limitation on those with big appetite.

Chef Raymond also told us that they can customize the flavors of their barbecue to those who like spicy foods.

The restaurant is also listed under popular restaurant review sites zomato, booky and loloo

There are also a lot of inquiries on whether they are open for franchising or partnership opportunities .

There are also add-on menus for Rice-Php 30.00, Kimchi Php 30.00 among others.

Note: All prices quoted in this blog are subject to increase without prior notification. Please try to visit their FB page for more information and for their in-house promotions.

Policy of Unlimited Meal: Strictly no sharing

Samgyupsal King  Page: https://www.facebook.com/Samgyupsal-King-Unli-Korean-BBQ-360873624413867/

Address:E Rodriguez Sr. Ave., cor. Cordillera
Quezon City, Philippines 1102

Cellphone : 0916 559 8818

Operational Hours Everyday :  4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

 

9 Buffet Reasons to Dine at Chef’s Laudico Feast at SM Clark Field , Pampanga

Experience buffet bonanza and feast at the newest foodie destination in Pampanga province . The restaurant boasts a culinary menus under the guidance of Chef Laudico and his wife Chef Jacqueline ( a pastry chef) .

L-R Chef Ronaldo Laudico , Dasuri , Chef Jacqueline , Mrs. Darlyn Tsang and Mr. Kyle Reyes

The restaurant had their soft opening around November 14 ,2016 and took about 5 months before having their formal opening.

Chef Laudico’s Feast 

This gastronomic expert tandem of husband and wife team along with their business partners stands by their philosophy and mission, when it comes to creating dishes and what they truly advocate is bringing out the true flavors of any dish that they serve in their restaurants and Chef Laudico’s Feast in SM Clark Pampanga .

The sitting capacity is about 170 with an al- fresco dining area extension for another 20 to 30 person. The interior is a good sample of minimalist modern with capiz chandeliers and chairs made from indigenous materials.

9 Buffet Reasons to Dine

9.) Filipino dishes– There is wide array of Filipino dishes to choose from pinakbet , kare-kare, bulalo among others.

8.) Over 100 dishes to offer – There are over 100 dishes to offer , from ordinary spaghetti to regional cuisines.

7.) Japanese foods – sushi, tempura, california maki, tuna rolls among others are sure a big hit among Japanese food connoisseurs.

meat carving station

6.) Meat Carvings -grilled liempo , angus beef tapa, roasted turkey , bellychon, pork ribs, .traditional lechon are some of the menus one can choose from.

5.) Desserts – interesting mix of fresh fruits , pastries, sandwich station and local kakanins to chooses from.

4.) No Short Cuts -There are no short cuts meaning Chef Laudico’s Feast would never use flavor enhancers such as ready-made bouillon, MSG and commercially prepared sauces and flavor sprinkles. What diners could expect is the authentic flavor that each dish represents.

seafood lovers will liked their steamed shrimps , marine crabs

3.) Chinese dishes– Dimsum , Pancit Canton , Spring rolls, Yang Chow fried rice , soups

sandwich station

2.) Korean dishes – Korean bulgogi and international fusion foods.

buffet center table 

1.) Value for Money. Considering the high buffet prices of the familiar restaurants. Chef Laudico’s Feast in Clark Field , Pampanga province had a lot of assortment of dishes which all kinds of foodies and people with discriminating taste will surely appreciate.

fried shrimps, fried crablets , calamares

The restaurant is near Radission Hotel

Buffet Rates

Here’s their rate for lunch and dinner buffet. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for lunch and 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM for dinner. BUFFET RATES are as follows: LUNCH -11 am-3pm Monday – Fridays: P499.00 Kids (3ft – 4ft): 249.00 DINNER- 5 pm-10pm Monday – Fridays: P599.00 Kids (3ft – 4ft): 299.00 Weekends and Holidays Adults: P699.00 Kids (3ft – 4ft): 349.00

*Kids under 3 feet eat for free. All prices and dishes posted are subject to change without prior notice

Chef Laudico’s Feast 

Ground Level  BPO 1, SM City Clark, Pampanga

0949.324.8382 | 0906.351.2688

Facebook: Chef Laudico’s Feast  

Social Media #FeastAllYouCan

2nd Makati Food and Heritage Festival Features World Best Cuisines

Greenbelt 3, Ayala Park , Makati City -Philippines 

The 2nd Makati Food and Heritage Festival is hosted by the city of Makati through  Museum and Cultural Affairs (MCAO), Greenbelt Management , Ayala Center, Filipino Heritage Festival , Embassy of Germany, Embassy of Indonesia, Royal Thai Embassy, Consulate of Portugal, Alba Restaurante Español, Brankinho, Italfood, Kaya Korean Restaurant, MGourmet Deliteca, German Club, Chua’s, Bailon’s, Casa Armas and Citrus Zone. among others .

Mayor Abigail Binay together with Ayala Center and Greenbelt Management , Filipino Heritage Festival and Ambassador from Thailand , Indonesia 

Other participants also incldes Masflex, Solane, La Germania, Ajinomoto and Fresh Options Meatshop.

Mayor Abigail Binay said the three-day food festival will be open on the said dates from 11:00am to 2:00pm, and then reopen from 4:30pm to 9:00pm. She said cooking demonstrations led by renowned chefs will also be held at the venue, along with free food tasting.

At 3pm, 10 admired celebrity chefs will be featured in “Fiesta de Paellas”, a tribute to Don Alba who introduced Paella to the country and endeared himself to the community by sharing his culinary expertise.

There were over 2 dozens booths selling different local , regional cuisines.

Celebrity chefs who will be featured include Chefs BJ Bidar, Day Salonga, Mon Urbano, Dedet dela Fuente, Erling Rune, Him Uy de Baron, Isaiah Ortega, Jaja Andal, Menoy Gimenez, Miguel de Alba and Timothy Decker Gokioco.

Among the cuisines that will be served during the three-day food festival are Nuernberger with sanerkrant in a bun and Frikadellen with potato salad of German Club (German); Chickpea salad with octopus and codfish, Pasteis de Nata and Pasteis de Queijo of Belinyas Pasteis de Nata (Portugal); Paella, Lengua with rice and Callos with rice of Alba (Spain).

Dak Bulgogi, Kalbi Jim, Bulgogi and Dweaji Bulgogi of Kaya Korean Restaurant Rice Toppings (Korea); Montaditos (Butifarra, Butifarra Choricera, Pork Belly, Chicken Brochette and Bacalao a la Vizcaina) of MGourmet Deliteca (Spain); Pad Thai of Royal Thai Embassy; and Beef Rendang, Nasi Goreng and Soto Betawi of Indonesian Embassy.

There will also be performances like Pendet Dance, a traditional Indonesian dance that will be performed by Ms. Viga Putri Harmulasari from the Indonesian Embassy, and Flamenco Dance which will be performed by staff from Alba Restaurante Español.

Chef Nancy Reyes Lumen

There will be an “Adobo Cooking Contest” at Makati City Hall Quadrangle to be conducted by the “Adobo Queen of the Philippines”, Chef Nancy Reyes Lumen.

It is an Inter-barangay Adobo Cooking Contest in cooperation with the Makati Education & Cultural Kagawads Association (MECKA) headed by Chairman of Barangay Pinagkaisahan Fernando Bolo, and Liga ng mga Barangay headed by Councilor Armand Padilla. Eighteen barangays of Makati will participate in the contest, including Forbes Park, Magallanes, Bangkal, San Isidro, Pio del Pilar, Sta. Cruz, Poblacion, Tejeros, and Carmona.

Other participants include Pinagkaisahan, Pitogo, Guadalupe Nuevo, Pembo, Rizal, East Rembo, Cembo, Guadalupe Viejo, and West Rembo.

Prizes for the contest are as follows: First Prize-P30,000; Second Prize-P20,000; and Third Prize-P10,000. Chefs Erling Rune, Z Leila Kusinera and Chris Urbano will serve as the judges for the said cooking contest. Give-aways will also be given to early birds, courtesy of sponsors. It will be hosted by Rendon Araneta.

Australian Chef Chris Urbano will be demonstrating his version of Australian adobo during the tabulation of scores of the participants.

At 5pm on the same day, there will be a cooking demonstration of a Spanish cuisine at Greenbelt 3 Park to be led by Chef Juan Manuel Montel.

Unlike other food festivals, It is open to the public and a visit at the event will surely satisfy everyone’s culinary appetite .

Website: http://www.makati.gov.ph/

Ultimate Food Adventure with The Bistro Group

A 2-day ultimate food adventure was organized by the Bistro Group , ZomatoPh had invited selected bloggers and social network writers to a 2 -day of food tasting event at the Uptown Mall , Bonifacio Global City , Greenbelt 2 and 5 within Ayala Center , Makati and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City .

The event was dubbed as ” Ultimate Food Run ” by local organizers which aims to familiarized local food and lifestyle writers at the appetizers and food being offered by the Bistro group of restaurants.

The 12 Restaurants are the Following :

Moe’s , Buffalo Wild Wings, Watami , Texas , Village Tavern and Italianni’s , Krazy Garlic, Tonkatsu by Chef Terazawa , Fish and Company , Modern Shanghai , Bulgogi Brothers and TGIFriday’s

appetizers at Italianni’s

appetizers from Buffalo Wild Wings

 Moe’s with their special mango salsa or a choice of any of the 4 salsa flavors

Starting August 15 until September 15, 2016 Citibank Credit Card users can avail of 30% off on the appetizers of these restaurant chain in any parts of the country.