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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 Buffalo Chicken Salad & Kani Mango Sesame Salad from Mean Greens

Carmina was craving for some buffalo chicken yet she didn't want to add carbohydrates in her meal. She was able to stick from eating her salad that was quite spicy although it was balance out with the blue cheese dressing. If your like Carmina who love to eat salad but in a different way by having lettuce, carrots, cherry tomato, corn, cucumber with spicy buffalo chicken topped with blue cheese salad dressing. Your all set to eat your meal with a cold beverage to cool down your tongue. Buffalo Chicken Salad is PHP 170.00 ($3.27) not bad for a salad that is healthy for you getting enough of your greens  Carmina decided to add another salad to eat for the next day which is Kani Mango Sesame Salad for PHP 190.00 ($3.65). Kani Mango Sesame Salad has the following ingredients lettuce, kani, cucumber, mango, corn and salad dressing. In case you don't want rice you can just place yourself to eat Kani Mango Sesame Seed Salad from Mean Greens . Carmina has tried  Spiced Yogurt and Fala...

Carmina's Review on Salmon Teriyaki Salad from Great Greens: Salad & Grains

Carmina had some ripe avocado that she wanted to add on to a salad for her meal. Rather purchasing a salad from a restaurant you've already tried Carmina was able to find Great Greens: Salad & Grains from the Grab Food application on her phone. Great Greens: Salad & Grains had a 20% off their menu where you can get Salmon Teriyaki Salad for sale price of PHP 230.40 Great Greens: Salad & Grains don't have an official website but you may check from either Grab Food or  Food Panda Philippines . Salmon Teriyaki Salad comes with a salad plastic container secured arriving at your home. Carmina's Review: It was my first time to try Salmon Teriyaki Salad that the dressing was teriyaki which made it even better even if you opt the rice for the day. The garden salad that came with the Salmon Teriyaki was prefect being not over cooked still was able to enjoy my meal. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Salmon Teriyaki Salad from Great Greens: Salad &...