Barat Mode

One time we’re on our way home, we saw the old Ersao in Banawe being renovated. At first, we thought this is an extension of Ersao or something but it bacame a take out food shop.

We’re very curios what this place is offering, since they don’t have ads on their store front. Last November 9th, we decided to drop by and check it out.

They have a limited menu but for people like us who are in hurry it’s easier to decide what to order … So that day, we tried their stir fried noodles… (only Php 69 per order) As for us, it’s yummy!… specially when eaten hot and a little spicy.

So, last November 13th (hehehe just 4 days apart… looks like we fell in love with the food huh?) we decided to drop by at Xiao Chi again to grab a quick lunch before heading to our meeting. This time we tried their stir fried rice, dumpling and mochi balls.

Stir fried rice - Chicken/Pork/Vegetarian (Php 55)

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Waiying, a place you should try after your divilandia shopping or visit at Binondo.

This fastfood is one of our favorite since 2003. We learned about Wai ying from a Chinese friend who lives in Masangkay. We frequent it not just because of the price but for the food. Ever since, we make it a point to drop by this place after a heavenly shopping spree at 168, tutuban, and divilandia.

Wai ying’s ambience is far from Causeway, Hap Chan, or Wan Chai… It’s set-up is more of a canteen style… But don’t under estimate this place because they serve super yummy hakaw for only Php 50 per order (4 pcs), Curry Beef Siomai Php 45 per order (3pcs) and Siomai Php 50 per order.

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Yesterday, on our way home, we were thinking of something to partner our home cooked fried chicken. Having veggies in mind, we opted to drop by at Bodhi Banawe to buy “pancit” and other interesting veggies available.

When we reached Bodhi the parking area is full as well as the dining area. To our surprise, the food display is almost empty. Lucky us, the “pancit” is still available so we ordered 2, the sweet and sour meatsa looks yummy so we ordered it too, everything’s for take home.

Upon reaching the cashier, we were shocked that our bill is only Ph 75.00 for a total of 3 orders. We were expecting for a Php 120-150 bill. When we asked the cashier how much per order, she answered “Everything’s Php 25.00 per order after 7pm”. Whow! That’s the perfect time to buy take home food.:)

So if you’ll be somewhere in Banawe (around that time), try dropping by at Bodhi.

Barat tip: If you plan to catch the promo, make sure you’ll be there between 7:00 - 7:10pm because if you reach there at 7:15pm you’ll have nothing to eat

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This is the last entry for our subic trip (June 23 and 24, 2007) and it wouldn’t be complete without a food entry.

We eat out twice while we were in Subic and funny that we ate at the same restaurant in both occassions… and that is Meat Plus!

Why? We actually didn’t know. Maybe we wanted to eat in a place that’s not available here in Manila? Or, we really love steaks and burgers? Or, it’s really yummy and budget friendly that we went back there twice!

This place is really not that “mura”, but if you try to read the Menu carefully and pick the right order you’ll both satisfy your hunger and your pocket! hehehe

Prices starts a Php 25 (for your extra side dish — generous serving size) to around Php 400 (for meals).

As for us, on the first night we ate there, we ordered for Tenderloin Meal (Php 225) and extra sidings and was shared by 2 people.

And Super Sarap! Banana Fritters (Php 100) for dessert.

On the second night we went there, we ordered for the official Barat Mode order

This is good for 2 people on a budget.

1 Cheeseburger with Potato Skin and drink (Php 115),

1 Cheeseburger (Php 75),

and 1 Siding (ranging from Php 25 to Php 60)… this one’s called “the bomb” we think this is best eaten with steak rather than with burger.

But if you are on a budget, you may remove the siding since you’ll be “busog” even without ordering one. ;P

menu front, menu back

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Jona’s Pares has been part of our list of comfort foods ever since we started operating our traditional business in 2003. Through the years of eating here we’ve come up with our super barat combo hahaha! that you should watch out for ;P

Jona’s is famous for their yummy pares, though this doesn’t come cheap compared to other pares house, but people continue to buy this and indulge.

Jona’s Pares Php 85 per order
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