…We went to this local bistro called Bistro Ecila at the mall. I understand why my friend frequents the place because… [read more]

First of all, we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to all the GRADUATES!

For this momentous event, the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com have made a list of  the best family restaurants in Cebu Philippines for a Graduation blowout.

Our recommendations are mostly mall-based Filipino or Chinese restaurants because they are more affordable and convenient for the whole family.

See our much anticipated and highly coveted list here: Best Family Restaurants in Cebu Philippines

Last week the Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com featured Filipino Restaurants and Pizza Parlors here in Cebu Philippines.  This week it will all be about the Chinese food and Chinese restaurants in Cebu.

Visit DiningCebu.com to read our review of the following Chinese restaurants in Cebu:

• Manila Foodshoppe at Parkmall
• Dimsum Break
• Wang Shan Lo at Club Ultima

The Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com once again visited dining haven the Terraces Ayala Center Cebu to experience Thai Cuisine at Siam.

Pakalista Shel gave it an average rating 9.33 for excellent food, service, and ambiance.

Read here to know more about this Thai restaurant in Cebu: Thai Food at the Terraces Ayala Courtesy of Siam

The Pakalistas of DiningCebu.com are gearing up for the 2009 Sinulog Grand Mardi Gras this coming Sunday, January 18, 2009.

Color coordinated costumes ready, cameras cleaned and ready to shoot, and most importantly an appetite prepared for the big Sinulog Sunday.

The Pakalistas have taken up the monumental task of identifying great food and restaurants in Cebu to go to this Sinulog Grand Mardi Gras. This task is so difficult, they had to meditate over their choices in the Sto. Nino Basilica for days!

See the list here: Recommended Cebu Restaurants on Sinulog Sunday

I’ve been a patron of Vanilla Bean for about 3 years or so simply because they have good food that is reasonably priced but above all, they are closest to places I’ve worked in Salcedo Village, Makati.

One thing I can say that has been consistent with them is that they have the worst service of all!  I have been around and comparing it to other restaurants with the same calibre or even to the infamous jollijeeps and Hong Kong hawkers, Vanilla Bean surely takes the cake.

Looking at the bright side, I’ve always thought that their waitresses will change but for the past 3 years or so, this didn’t happen.  I’ve heard one of them say how cruel or strict the owner is with the waitresses so there was a time we took pity on them so dismissed our dismay.  Yet, they continue to disappoint customers with their snobbish, unfriendly and frowning service.

To site examples, they claim to be open 8:30 am to 6:00 pm.  One time, I went there are 8:30 am to get breakfast and coffee but a waitress said that they were still closed so I waited outside on their lanai chair to wait thinking it would be that long for them to open.  After 15 minutes, I asked if I could order food already.  She said no, so I asked if I could order coffee while I wait, she said no again.  Another 10 minutes passed by when I asked again for coffee because it was almost 9am at my watch.  She simply replied, “Wala pa ngang 8:30 sa relo namin eh!”.  Pissed, I just smoked a cigarette at the lanai then halfway through it, I heard a few noise behind me.  When I looked, she just turned the sign to OPEN then proceeded to go inside the restaurant — not bothering to approach me at all!

Another time with another waitress,  she was taking our orders when one of my friends asked a bit more questions about the food.  She continued to frown more obviously (because they only smile once in a blue moon) then turned her back and walked away.  She went to the next table to take their orders then went back to us 5 minutes earlier.  Would it have been too much to ask for her to excuse herself?  And this place imposes service charges!

But you may not take my word for it so if you are interested to experience it for yourself, Vanilla Bean is located at the ground floor of Adamson Center along Leviste Street in Salcedo Village, Makati City.  Be sure to pack a lot of patience.

Name of Establishment: Gerry’s Grill
Location: Ayala Center Cebu
Types of Food: Grilled and other Filipino dishes
Over-all place: Very Spacious
Ratings (1-5): 5
Other Branch: The Northwing SM City Cebu
Contact: 415-8284 (For delivery service)
E-mail: smcebu@gerrysgrill.com

Cebu has lots of good restaurants to fill my open mouth and hungry stomach. With friends around or just on my own, having access to these food haven is a perfect dome to eat and

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“Don’t blame the Cook, He just put in fire”

The place where you choose the ingredients of the food you want to eat! Note, EAT as MUCH as you LIKE!

Name of Establishment: Kublai Khan’s Mongolian Restaurant
Location: 1^st Level, Ayala Center, Cebu City
Types of Food: Mongolian
Over-all place: Big enough to accommodate numerous customers.
Contact: 032. 233.6401
Email: kublaikhan@pacific.net.ph
Ratings (1-5): 4
Other Branches:
Upper Ground, SM City N. Reclamation Area,Cebu City
Contact 032.234.1517
* Ground Floor, Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City
Contact: 032.233.6133

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Name of Establishment: YELLOW CAB Pizza Co.
Location: Banilad Town Center (BTC), Banilad, Cebu City
Types of Food: Pizzas
Over-all place: Medium but with canopies outside that could accommodate large groups (20-30 persons)
Ratings (1-5): 5
Contact No.: 032.345.2222
Other branches: Mango Branch.

It’s definitely our last day of work!!! Yippee! And it’s a momentous day as well. Two of our team mates gave us a pizza treat at YELLOW CAB, Banilad Town Centre (BTC) branch, Cebu. Goffer who received his gift check worth P 1,000 as his prize drawn for being one of those commended in giving quality service as a Tech Support and Vanessa, who resigned from work and just wanted to celebrate her despidida party for the team are our major sponsors.

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