Wolf Bites

Hello and welcome to the fourth blog for Wolf Bites! Today, we’re going to feature something interesting… Normally when I go on a fight, I just buy chips from a grocery store, go to the airport’s food court and just buy food there.  But I got the chance to visit Philippine Airline’s Mabuhay Lounge because I was flying to Taiwan in business class (2019).     This is the first time I’ve eaten in the Mabuhay Lounge. So I really have no basis of comparison other than this one. The food they served was mainly snack foods since it was neither lunch nor dinner time. To get the lounge, it’s a special privilege you get with miles or if you fly business class…  Recommendations Here are the food items that I appreciated during my stay there: First of all I’d like to recommend their noodle soups particularly their Shrimp noodle soup  It have lots of tiny shrimps and veggies. The shrimps were plump and fresh. The Hong Kong style egg noodles were nice and s...

Today, we’re featuring a Taiwanese restaurant called Mazendo! It’s my favorite boiled dumpling place.  I’ve been to this restaurant more than 10 times and I've brought friends and family here. I f you have that craving for an authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup in Manila, Mazendo can definitely satisfy that craving. Here’s my menu recommendation for Mazendo.  Red Roast Beef Noodle Soup (P350) Oily, fatty, rich, well flavored, and delicious. Those are adjectives I’d use to describe the broth. The soup served in Mazendo is an authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup down to its oil content to its flavor. If you’re conscious about the oil in soup, this might not be for you… But for a beef noodle soup, it’s so good I finish all the broth despite the oil. Hey, once in a while can’t hurt. You really taste the richness of the beef enhanced with the fragrance of the tomato base and Chinese spices.  Their noodles are thick almost udon like noodles. Chewy, springy and delic...

Looking for a fancy Japanese fusion restaurant? Look no further than Ikomai & Tochi! Located in Salcedo village Makati, Ikomai & Tochi is known for its Japanese food and tasty desserts. The restaurant is run by Filipino Chef James Antolin and Japanese Chef Hide Saeki. I’ve been to the restaurant around 4 times and this is what my family and I loved from their menu: Starters: Wafu Tuna Salad (P360) If you’re looking for a light starter, you should get the Wafu Tuna salad.  It has crisp, crunchy veggies, cherry tomatoes with pan seared tuna. Brought together with a classic Japanese vinaigrette.  It’s garnished with butterfly pea flowers, nuts and sesame seeds. The dish leaves a refreshing taste in the mouth because of their Wafu dressing as well as their ingredient combination.  Another salad I’d recommend is their Wasabi Salad (P370).  It has prawns and watermelons and a slight spicy kick.  Personally, ...

Tsuta Ramen (Manila)  There’s been a phenomenon rocking the globe… Called truffle ramen!  But you don’t need to go all the way to Tsuta Ramen Japan to try it out this Michelin starred dish. You can eat it right here in Manila Philippines at Bonifacio High Street (Serendra).  So I’ve eaten here around 5 times and I’ve tried a number of their dishes for quality and consistency.    Here are my favorite dishes:   1. The Ajitama Shouyu Soba (P490) The Ajitama Shoyu Soba is what Tsuta Ramen is known for. The broth is packed with layers and layers of rich umami flavors thanks to the addition of truffles and other ingredients.  The soup is definitely the star of the show and all the elements just compliment it’s elegance. What’s great about the broth is that it’s light and doesn’t make you feel heavy afterwards. The ramen has a tiny dollop of truffles on the top is packed with flavor and adds even more depth to the dish. ...