Restaurants + Short Reviews: Banapple, Yoshinoya & Denny's Philippines




"Merry Christmas,
Merry Christmas,
Happy Holidays!"

Yes! You heard it right! Like the classic Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You", expect, this season, we'll also hear NSYNC's "Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays", every day and everywhere, from malls, parties to radio stations. Let me not forget Justin Bieber's "Mistletoe". Undoubtedly, they are our anthems and you know, I can only feel contentedness every time I hear these Christmas songs. I just can't help but smile and thank God for everything. There's indeed no room for negativity. In my country, the Philippines, Jose Mari Chan's Christmas songs such as "Christmas In Our Hearts" and "A Perfect Christmas" officially kick-start the season. Oh my, I can even hear his cool and beautiful voice in my dreams. It's true sweet dreams!


Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes (Circuit Makati)


Merry Christmas, Super Folks! How are you? Did you enjoy your family's Noche Buena? How's your gift from your parents? Like it? Glad to know! Well, let's be honest, nowadays, not everyone is doing the traditional Christmas dinner. Don't judge us, I'm part of it. Just kidding. Seriously, after cooking delicious Filipino Christmas dishes, we just sleep and then, tell you what, on Christmas morning, our house becomes like a buffet restaurant. It becomes a food festival, in three straight days.


Hickory Smoked Barbecued Country Ribs- PHP 345 (roughly 6.80 USD)

On the contrary, not everyone loves literally homemade dishes on Christmas day and let's not judge them. Perhaps, they are still exhausted after that last-minute Christmas shopping and they don't want to cook or they just really prefer to eat out, after movie date with family. That sounds perfect though. That's the reason why I'm creating this new blog post, so that you could get ideas on where to go and what to eat. I dedicate this to you. Welcome! Okay, goodbye for now kitchen and hello Banapple!


Lasagna Roll-ups- PHP 345 (roughly 6.80 USD)

Banapple Pies & Cheesecakes, have you heard of this restaurant in Metro Manila? Have you tried their famous Hickory Ribs? Goodness gracious, I'm craving for it now. It's their signature dish and like me, you will surely love it too. It's my favorite Banapple entrée and the reason why I decided to eat at their Circuit Makati branch on my last birthday. I was with my mom and nephew, and it's so memorable. The ribs were tender and the sauce of it was flavorful. Yes, this restaurant is a must-try. You won't get disappointed, especially if you're super hungry because their serving is enough to make your tummy happy again, at a reasonable price. Its sunny vibes interior is also commendable. Let me mention also their tables, they are so cute and artistic. What else? Nice customer service. When we were there, we also tried Lasagna Roll-ups and bought brownies for our take-home dessert. Both were also fine. My conclusion is, we'll definitely go back and try something new!


Yoshinoya (Glorietta)

Regular Beef Misono- PHP 155 (roughly 3.05 USD)
(Marinated grilled beef, onions and garlic on top a steaming rice.)
*Description is based on the menu book.

Regular Chicken Teriyaki- PHP 155 (roughly 3.05 USD)
(Juicy golden brown pieces of grilled chicken fillet topped with teriyaki sauce and served with mixed vegetables over steaming rice.)
*Description is based on the menu book.

Next resto? If you're like me who deeply loves Gyoza, Ramen and Chicken Teriyaki, great news, we could be food buddies and hang out here. Say hi to Yoshinoya! Pretty much everyone knows this Japanese multinational fast food chain, they are in the business for more than 120 years and according to Wikipedia, the second largest gyudon (beef bowl) restaurant. Its motto is "Tasty, low-priced and quick".


Gyoza- PHP 79 (roughly 1.55 USD)
(3 pieces grilled dumpling stuffed with pork-based and vegetable filling, served with dipping sauce.)
*Description is based on the menu book.

Cucumber Lemonade Regular- PHP 45 (roughly 0.88 USD)

Well, honestly, I didn't know everything about Yoshinoya when me and my friend were there last year. We were simply there to eat and try this resto inside Glorietta Complex in Makati City. It was like my post-birthday dinner and we had no complaints with our rice bowls. Beef Misono and Chicken Teriyaki were both good, as well as my favorite side dish, Gyoza. The Cucumber Lemonade was refreshing. When it comes to quick service, if you don't like to go to McDonald's or Jollibee and don't like to eat fried chicken, this is really a good option, not only on special occasions like Christmas but also on normal days. It's affordable and trusted.


Denny's Philippines (Venice Grand Canal)

The Original Grand Slam- PHP 395 (roughly 7.76 USD)
(Two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, two bacon strips and two sausages.)
*Description is based on the menu book.

And last but not least, Denny's. "Want breakfast for dinner? Milk Shakes in the morning? Delicious hamburgers, handmade sandwiches, fresh salads and more any time 24/7? You've come to the right place. Welcome to America's diner." Sure, of course! I actually read this on the website of Denny's Philippines while I'm doing this blog. Check it, so inviting and mouthwatering.


Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad- PHP 295 (roughly 5.80 USD)
(Grilled chicken breast, crisp bacon crumbles, Italian cheese, romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing.)
*Description is based on the menu book.

You have choices, either you order online or go to one of their branches. Luckily, Denny's is now in Metro Manila and one is located inside Venice Grand Canal in McKinley Hill, Taguig City. I was just there last year for our team lunch. It was my second time and like before, I mainly looked for two things, yummy pancakes and sausages. Quite costly and I had to wait for roughly 15 minutes but it was all worth it. I really love their classic American breakfast favorites. The Caesar salad was also excellent. You should try it. Additionally, this restaurant is known for always being open and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner around the clock, it means an answer to our "Christmas Eve hangover". Just kidding!

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