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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Yvan Navy - Sampaloc, Manila


Yvan Navy has one of the most value for money burgers I know. It is being talked about in several universities in Manila. Whenever I eat here, I see students from different schools. Mostly Thomasian students, some from the university belt, and even from farther schools coming from Intramuros. Their ₱50 burger is the most ordered in their menu. 


For only ₱50, you get a quarter pound burger with some tasty onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. If you eat it by itself, the patty would taste a bit dry and the taste of onions would protrude. 


However, if you put some tomato ketchup and their yellow chili sauce, your burger will be delightful to eat. 


Other products in their menu, like nachos, are also good, but I wouldn't say they are as much value for money compared to their ₱50 burger.


Yvan Navy is always crowded during lunch time and dinner time.


To cater all the dine-in and takeout orders they receive, they have a somehow self-service practice. Some of the employees will prepare the orders, one the employees would take the order and payment, and another employee would call out names whose orders are ready. It's similar to how Starbucks' service works.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Lakay’s Special Palabok – San Antonio Avenue, ParaƱaque City


Lakay’s palabok is quite affordable at only ₱150 for the small one. Despite their low price, they provide a generous amount of toppings with their palabok. The chicharon topping is what makes their palabok really good. It has the right amount of crispiness for a palabok and it goes well with the overall dish. Despite not having a home delivery, their service is still quite good. If you don’t like waiting for your palabok to be prepared, you may call their number and have a palabok ready for you as soon as you get to their store.