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4.8

Review of Fantastic Chef Taft (Leon Guinto, Manila)

Taft Avenue in Manila is filled with food stalls and restaurants that cater mostly to students and thus offer items that are budget-friendly. Walk every five feet and literally you'll wind up in a great dining ... Read More...

4.8

Review of Nobu Restaurant (Nobu Hotel Manila, Parañaque City)

Nobu Restaurant is the world’s most recognized Japanese restaurant, known for its innovative new-style cuisine, paired with a hip crowd and celebrity following. We had a Sunday brunch here last month and were w... Read More...

4.5

Review of 1919 Grand Cafe (Binondo, Manila)

The site of the old HSBC building has now been transformed to a very beautiful and elegant cafe in Binondo. After restoration and retrofitting done last year, it's now called 1919 Grand Cafe. For a bit of histo... Read More...

3.1

Review of Alter Ego (New Manila, Quezon City)

Why the name Alter Ego? From their About page, it's because the mélange of flavors comes from the east and the west. We were surprised to find that it's located on a street a few steps away only from Robinsons ... Read More...

4.5

Review of Kokoro Japanese Grindz (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)

Kokoro Japanese Grindz offers Japanese-Hawaiian fusion food and specializes in sushi rolls, ramen, and takoyaki. We came here for lunch and enjoyed 30% discount off the bill thanks to Eatigo. Based on photos an... Read More...

4.7

Review of Nanka Japanese Latin Restaurant (Paligsahan, Quezon City)

Sometimes you want a restaurant that’s simply straightforward, a place that serves food you always want to eat. Nanka in Mother Ignacia Avenue, Paligsahan, Quezon City is one of them. It brings a "feel good" fa... Read More...

4.0

Review of 13 Ubay St. Comfort Dining (Quezon City)

It's rare when we encounter restaurants that are named after the street it's on. 13 Ubay St. is one of them, and it's probably one of the last places I'd be interested in after hearing its name. It just doesn't... Read More...

1.4

Review of Zaan Japanese Tea House (Paligsahan, Quezon City)

Just how many Japanese restaurants are there in Metro Manila? Too many to count. While there are some that specialize only in a certain type of Japanese cuisine (ramen, yakitri, soba, izakaya, tonkatsu, sushi, ... Read More...

Roch Santos-Sioco is behind the blog Rochkirstin | com. Based in Manila, Philippines, she's a digital marketing strategist by day (and sometimes by night, let's get real) and a blogger with a large appetite for food & travel. She always aims to create content that's meaningful and enjoyable, whether it's a full-length blog post or a 140-character tweet.

When not blogging or eating, you can find her thinking about innovative technologies, planning out where to eat or travel next, or looking up on trends about health, pets, and wine. :)

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Klook Tour: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Osaka in Japan

From Osaka, we wanted to witness a breathtaking transition from the urban state to the lush foliage that gives off that ... Read More...
Top 11 Places We Visited in Our First Time in Osaka, Japan

We went to Osaka last week and we had an amazing trip! We spent four days in Osaka and one day in Kyoto and Nara. Thanks... Read More...
Enjoying El Nido With Your Family

El Nido is a province of Palawan in the Philippines and well known as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago. According t... Read More...
How to Create the Perfect DIY Road Trip

Getting out on the open road, with the freedom to do what you want, where you want and do it when you want is one of the most liberating and exhilarating feelings there is. Here are a few pointers if you want to get the most out of any road trip as without a little bit of though the whole thing could go very flat very quickly.
Rediscover Your Personal Style After Having a Baby

Having a baby is one of the most life-changing, but amazing things you will ever experience. However, you will find that... Read More...

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Klook Tour: Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Osaka in Japan

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Enjoying El Nido With Your Family

Back in Taiwan: 20 Tourist Spots to Visit and Coolest Things to Do

Great Accommodation in Shilin District, Taipei: My First Airbnb Experience

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Ten Things to Do in the Amalfi Coast

5 Ways You Can Get a Better Sleep as a Busy Mother

Recent Milestones and Development of Our 4-Month-Old Baby

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