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...
Carmina has already eaten at Kokoro Japanese Grindz a year ago. Kokoro Japanese Grindz is a combination of Japanese and Hawaiian mixed together. Carmina wanted to try Kokorolls Combo of twelve pieces total together with the following Bathala, El Diablo, Rockstar and Big Kahuna for PHP 403.00 ($8.06) not including handling fee and tip to the Grab rider. Carmina will give you the ingredients to figure which one is would bring you to order at Kokoro Japanese Grindz starting left side of the photo. El Diablo - Deep Fried with Tuna, Crab Meat, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Baked Tempura Shrimps, Wasabi, Mayo, Aonori, Habanero Sauce and Sweet Sauce on the side. Bathala - Tuna Sashimi, Tempura Shrimps, Avocado, Tobiko, Negi Baked Crab Meat, Scallops, Spicy Mayo and Sweet Sauce on the side. Rockstar - Inari, Tuna Tartare, Cucumber, Cilantro, Wasabi, Mayo, Avocado, Lime, Honey, Habanero sauce, Negi, Fried Wanton on the top with Sweet sauce on the side. Big Kahuna - Tuna, Tempura Shrimps, Avocado, Tobi...