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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Ohayo Maki and Ramen Bar

  You want to have some spice in your life try some Spicy Salmon Maki Rolls makes your mouth water with heat. You don't need to dip it into soy sauce and wasabi to add an extra kick. Carmina was able to find a new Japanese Restaurant in the Philippines late at night after you've exercise. You begin to look for food to add energy in your system. Why not to try something new for a change? Spicy Salmon Maki Rolls has cream cheese inside the seaweed with loads of spicy salmon that is sliced into cubes for PHP 357.00 ($7.14) eight pieces. Japanese Potato Salad for PHP 190.00 ($3.80). Gyoza for PHP 150.00 ($3.00) three pieces. Tendon Tempura for PHP 403.00 ($8.06) with mixed vegetables and calamari. Chicken Teriyaki Don for PHP 334.00 ($6.68) Highlight: Having the chance to try a new Japanese Restaurant you will realize everyone makes their own dishes to be unique from everyone else. It was my first time to eat vegetable tempura that had carrots and potato it is not common when you...

Norwegian Cold Smoked Salmon Salad and Mixed Berry Smoothie from So Green Philippines

Everyone like their garden salad some like it with only two items and some want a meal portion with variety in one bowl. How do you want your garden salad prepared? Carmina prefer it with a lot of different toppings on her salad giving you an option to eat in one bowl. Carmina has been trying to limit her carbohydrates to those who are trying to get fit can relate to what I am talking about. Carmina wanted to try a new restaurant that serves something quite different from what we normally see online. Carmina found So Green Philippines  from her Grab application on her phone. Norwegian Cold Smoked Salmon Salad is the one that caught my eye while glancing at the menu. The ingredients are smoked salmon, hard boiled egg, tomato, onion, capers, mixed lettuce, crotons, sesame seeds and dill dressing for PHP 390.00 ($7.80). Carmina decided to try their Mixed Berries Smoothie with strawberries, blue berries, raspberries, syrup, milk and chai seeds for PHP 165.00 ($3.30). Carmina felt the s...