Tasty Tucker's 2017 Coffee Selections

Tucker means food in Australia. Tasty Tucker means "tasty food", and this two words is actually true for Tasty Tucker Cafe, which I first learned from John and Joy Mendiola.  

About four years ago, Joy organized a small group of bloggers to have a taste of Tasty Tucker's yummylicious tucker or food. I think we were the first bloggers who found out how nice this hidden treasure is.

We tried their rice meals, pizza, sandwiches, salad and cheesecakes. Now, they are expanding the selection by serving the best tasting coffee in town!

Don't be shy, take a peek of Tasty Tucker's 2017 Coffee. Bear with the photos, most of them are kinda blurry because of my shaky hands (I had 3 cups of espresso, lol!)

Tasty Tucker Branches:

HMR Building, Reliance Corner Pioneer Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City

Quirino Highway, Brgy.Talipapa, Novaliches, Quezon City

Daystar Industrial Park Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa, Laguna,

KM 21 East Service Road, South Super Highway, Sucat

GF Telus Building, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

Royal Duty Free in Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Inside SM Hypermarket, Brgy. Balagtas Batangas City

Vikings Luxury Buffet at Megamall

Don't believe the hype.  That's what I always think  because when  there is  a newly opened branch, more often than not,  it is the good promotion that gets more people in.   I really have to see and  taste to believe.  When I read a  lot of  good reviews about Vikings, I don't actually get excited to try and visit the restaurant.  Because, for all I know,  this is the same buffet  restaurant  that  offers  hundreds of dishes and certainly out of hundreds, I would find a food  that will fill my cravings.  What else  should I expect?

 

Last Tuesday,  I  finally  dined at VIKINGS  at SM Megamall.  At exactly 12nn,  I saw a  lot of people  sitting at the couches waiting for their numbers  to be called.  For those planning to dine here, I suggest to  make sure you have a reservation because there is only a little chance  to get seats for  walk-in customers. 


I was  so   overwhelmed with the array of  food  on   the buffet  but  what  surprised me  is  the freshness and quality of food  despite the many selections on  the table.   I  just  pick the photos here randomly.  These are not the complete list.  Imagine if I post all the 200 dishes here!  I bet it would take you an hour waiting for this site  to completely  load.   Anyways,  this is how  I eat.   I  don't usually  start with soup or salad.  Sometimes, the dessert comes first.      

VIKINGS Megamall has a seating capacity for 500 guests and offers more than 200+ dishes on their buffet table.

Refreshing juice of your choice and  this is included in your meal  unlike other buffet where you will be billed for an extra  charge if you order soda and other drinks.  


Dessert Section

Salad

Meat (Turkey, Lechon and more)

Dimsum, Sushi and more

For  Dimsum alone,  you  will find it hard to choose because there are too many options.  You should  dine at VIKINGS because these choices are just waiting for you to be opened.   

Appetizer

Me and my friend Joy with Raquel Bartolome, Vikings Marketing Manager  and  Spanky Enriquez  of  juice.ph.   Thank you very much for  a delightful lunch!

My plate with bits of everything

Vikings Luxury Buffet was nominated and awarded the title "Most Promising Retailer," during  the awarding ceremony of the 17th Outstanding Filipino Retailers and Shopping Centers for Crowne Plaza last March 19, 2014.

Every dish created by their chefs  is a work of art or a "masterpiece", and  that guests can freely paint their palate with the different colors of cuisine on the buffet table. 


Vikings Megamall  is known for their captivating promo, "Birthday Promo"  where celebrants may eat for free on their actual day of birthday.

Here's how to avail  and more details of the promo.

• Celebrant must be accompanied by one full paying adult.    
• Celebrant must bring an original and valid government issued picture with I.D. with birth date imprinted on it.
• This promo can't be used in conjunction with any other in-house discounts or promos.
• Gift certificates can't be used with this promo. 

Wedding Anniversary Promo, Senior Citizen Promo, Big Group Promo  and Student Promo are available in other branches.  Vikings promos differ from branches to branches.



Fresh quality  food  ingredients, wide choices of international cuisine, international standard of service,  food safety and store cleanliness,  luxurious ambience, safety and security of guests and value for money.   What more could you ask for?   It's all here.   Treat yourself  on your  birthday  or  simply celebrate  life  at  Vikings!



www.vikings.ph
4th Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, Bldg. D
SM Megamall, Julio Vargas cor. EDSA
Mandaluyong, Philippines
656-3888, 656-4888,
656-5888
0932-816-3888
0917-824-1888

Sam Concepcion is New Endorser of Chef’s Noodle

Earlier today,  Chef's Noodle,  the new favorite go-to restaurant for hearty Korean dishes introduced its new endorser-actor, singer and dancer Sam Concepcion at the  launch  of  their newest branch at  Robinsons Magnolia.  

Sam's  fresh youthful  image that  is characteristic of Chef's Noodle is  perfect to be included  to the roster of celebrity endorsers including  TV host Grace Lee and gorgeous couple Lloyd and Shamcey Supsup-Lee.  He is one the most in-demand teen actors today.

The first international master franchise of the Chef’s Noodle brand from South Korea, the restaurant is fast becoming a diner’s haven for those who want a taste of the land of K-Pop and kimchi—and more.

“I am truly honored to be part of the Chef’s Noodle team,” says Sam. “The restaurant has been known for its delectable dishes and high culinary quality. Who would not want to be associated with that?”

Offering a wide array of mouth-watering food choices, Chef’s Noodle boasts of dishes especially crafted by no less than award-winning Korean celebrity chef Choi In Sun. Among the must-try menu items when one visits the restaurant are Chef’s Noodles, Starking Fire Sushi, Bibimbap, Japchae, Haemul Seafood Pajun (Korean pancake with shrimp and squid, spring onions and bell pepper), Leek Shrimp Twigim, Chicken Kas (breaded chicken fillet with white creamy sauce), Spicy Dukbokki, and well-loved desserts such as ice cream and gelato.

Chicken Kas

Don Kas

Kas Basket

Kimari Twigim

Leek Shrimp Twigim

Shrimp Twigim

Desserts

Sam furthers, “My friends and I love to hang out and try different kinds of food. I especially love Chef’s Noodle because you get to enjoy a delicious meal at an affordable price. It’s a cool combination of a fast food meal and a fine dine setting. The interiors of the restaurant are as inviting as the appetizing menu. I can’t wait to invite my friends to try Chef’s Noodle and love it the same way I did.”

“Sam’s cool and casual personality as well as his vibrant energy perfectly capture the brand. As a fairly new player in the food industry here in the Philippines, Chef’s Noodle is indeed a rising star—just like our new endorser Sam,” says Nancy Go, Chef’s Noodle operations manager. “We promise to always delight our customers with our signature dishes and new offerings. Chef’s Noodle will always remain to be the Korean fast food restaurant that Filipinos learned to love.”

Craving for Korean cuisine?  Visit its branches at the following:

University Mall (4050129)
Atlanta Center (5765054)
Robinsons Magnolia (6567033)
SM North EDSA The Block (3765367)
Robinsons Place Malolos (0917-5486187)

Soon to open:  SM Megamall.

www.chefsnoodlephils.com 
www.facebook.com/chefsnoodlephils 

Open for franchising.

Chef Laudico Guevarra's Grand Opening

Chef  Laudico Guevarra's  formally held its grand opening yesterday,  July  16, 2013.   The event started by  ribbon cutting  led by   San Juan Mayor Guia Gomez  together with  Vice Mayor Francis Zamora and  Senator  JV Ejercito Estrada.  Chef Laudico Guevarra's  is a  complete buffet service restaurant that   serves traditional and modern  Filipino dishes.

My  first step inside the gate of  Guevarra's was like  stepping back in time and I was amazed how  the place was preserved and transformed into a beautiful place, old  style yet with a modern twist.  No wonder since its soft opening last March,  Guevara's has  been  visited by  guests and wouldn't mind  getting a bit lost in the suburb area of San Juan.    The city  must be very proud to have Guevarra's.  And  I am talking  only about  the place.. and the food..  YES  it's  a different story  altogether!
 

From food, to architecture, to fine art – Guevarra's does its part in preserving and promoting Filipino culture and history by paying homage to Filipino genius through culinary artistry and visual arts.

An exhibit was done that coincides  at the  grand opening of Guevarra's. Vincent Padilla's work at Guevarra's.   The artist, Padilla,  finished the master piece on the spot,  a portrait of  Chef Jackie and Chef  Roland Laudico  and was sold to highest bidder to be donated  for a cause.

Just to give you a little background,  Vincent Padilla  was born there on September 27, 1976.  However, his talent and artistic voice was truly honed during his family's time in Antipolo where he met and spent time with artists from the acclaimed Grupong Saling Pusa such as Elmer Borlongan, Mark Justiniani and Manny Garibay. 

The exhibit  which will run for a month is entitled    “Time Taken by Brushstrokes” and features more than a dozen oil paintings done by the artist. The specific technique used in creating still images of a particular moment in time, forever frozen on canvas, is called Transparent Oil Painting.

 
Mark Mabasa, X-Factor Finalist   performed  two songs during the event. I honestly was impressed of his rendition. He is currently working on his new album, which is soon to be released and so I'm gonna watch out for this.

Folk Dance Troupe as they performed Filipino folk dance

And the talented daughter of Artist Vincent Padilla as she played the piano

After  the short program,  ribbon cutting  at Buffet Table  was done  immediately  where guests then  feasted  the  food at the long buffet.

Tempting, salivating, mouth-watering food.   I will post  more of the  photos separately.  The  food photos deserve a separate post.  And ooh..   the sweets at Dessert Station..  Tsokolate, Brigaderos, Cupcakes, Suman, Bicho-bicho, Chocolate Fountain. and more..  and  my favorite dessert,   Kalabasa Pastillas.    Now are you ready for  more of  mouth salivating  food?

Traditional Kare-Kare!  Yes, Angus Beef Kare-Kare

Chili Crab.. And these are just some of the few dishes at the buffet..

Spotted celebrities at the event..

and  the Beauty Queens  who  considered that day as cheat day.    I  happened to be in the same line at the buffet table   and  I discovered that everyday is a cheat day for me.  Who would  want to miss  to taste the  sinful desserts at  dessert station.  Oh,  they're  just so yummy!

And my plate. A bit of everything  and this was just my first round..  Now I regret because I did not taste a bit of   Fried Adobo because my tummy was full at the second round.  And from online review,   this  Adobo with a twist  was  unexpected  that  just  blew them away.

Now, are you ready to experience  a  full-blown Filipino buffet too?  You have to call ahead  for reservation. Yes!  They're that in-demand.

The place is perfect for wedding, small meeting, debut, birthday party or any other kind of event that  involves a lot of  food and a lot of people.     In this or world insta,  there is a place where you can have  both in full...   your tummy and  your  photo memories with a beautiful backdrop!

Guevarra's is open for lunch from 11:00am-2:00pm.
They also offer a dinner buffet if you prefer to eat like a king in the evening.

Here are the prices and schedules:

Weekday Lunch  (Monday to Friday) - P399 + 10% Service Charge
Weekday Dinner (Monday to Thursday) - P499 + 10% Service Charge
Weekend Lunch and Dinner (Friday Dinner to Sunday Dinner) - P599 + 10% Service Charge

Lunch is from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM while dinner is from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

And for those interested in the in-between time, they do serve merienda on special occasions (events of 50 pax and above) at P399 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

For inquiries and reservations, dial 705 1811, 705 1874
0917 311 2222

 Facebook.com/ChefLaudicoGuevarras

Guevarra’s by  Chef Laudico
387 P. Guevarra St. cor. Argonne St.,
Addition Hills, San Juan