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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...

Carmina's Review on BES Bundle #1 at Bes House of Chicken for PHP 500.00

To feed a family you can decide upon ordering the BES Bundle #1 at Bes House of Chicken for PHP 500.00 ($9.80). Anyone who is into Herb Roasted Chicken can order this for their family. The BES Bundle #1 comes with a whole Herb Roasted Chicken with 2 Chicken Macaroni Salad, 2 Potato Salad, 4 Small Container of Gravy and 1 1.5L Pepsi Soda. Carmina went ahead to try their sides that didn't come with the BES Bundle #1 from Bes House of Chicken. Where you can get a Ala Carte Spaghetti for PHP 88.00 ($1.73), fries to those who want something else for PHP 55.00 ($1.08) and Eggplant and Mango Salsa for PHP 20.00 ($0.39). Someone who is in a budget can feed a family of four all you need is to cook rice at the house or those who aren't into rice can make a wrap into their herb chicken from  BES House of Chicken just paying additional on Eggplant and Mango Salsa to give you a healthy meal. The price is reasonable and the best part the BES Bundle Meal #1 is completely something Carmina ca...

Carmina's Review on Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi with All Natural Lemongrass Iced Tea from VietYum Philippines

The difference eating the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi from VietYum Philippines is the way the make your 8" inch  baguette. It is not the typical way how the Vietnamese make it. Carmina can tell by the look and the taste in how they prepare your Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi is how a salad would be because there is additional cilantro on the top where you can see in my picture. The cucumber is on the edge inside the bread together with lemongrass chicken, shredded carrot, pickled radish, liver pate, mayo and hoisin sauce. The Lemongrass Chicken is shredded a way how you prepare a chicken sandwich at home only difference it has been marinated and cooked the Vietnamese way. Lemongrass Chicken is soft and tender with flavor of lemongrass in it where you can definitely say it is Authentic Vietnamese. All Natural Lemongrass Iced Tea came from the freezer because inside you can see ice inside the plastic container with mint leaves floating inside. All Natural Lemongrass Iced Tea is ...