Bigg's Chicken and Kebab Meal

Who said you can't have fried chicken and barbeque all in one dish at the same time? Honestly, no idea. (ehehehe). In Bigg's, they combined their famous crispy fried chicken with a delicious kebab.

The crispy fried chicken really lives up to its name. The chicken is so crispy and delicious, especially the chicken skin. Even better, their fried chicken comes in big sizes.

The kebab is also pretty delicious. The meat is kind of juicy and soft, which makes it easy to eat.

This dish is also served with drinks, a cup of plain rice and atsara. You can enjoy this delicious treat for only Php 162 pesos.

Rating
"*Lazy* Yeah..."
Generally the eating experience is good. The chicken was so crispy and delicious, but the chicken meat was a little bit dry and a little too salty. The kebab could have been a little bit more delicious if the sauce was more sweeter and there was more sauce on it. Or probably they could add a dipping sauce that goes well with this dish. This is more of a personal preference.

Personal Tips
- Budget for a happy dining experience at Bigg's should be at least Php 500 pesos.
- If it is your first time to eat at Bigg's, this dish is a good meal for to start with.
- Bigg's is a good place for get-togethers with loved ones and friends.
- They have wi-fi!

Location of Restaurant
Bigg's is a local restaurant located at Magsaysay, Naga City, Bicol, Philippines. It has 7 branches in Camarines Sur, 4 branches in Albay, 3 branches at Calabarzon, and 1 in Sorsogon City.
To know more about Bigg's please visit their website at www.biggsdiner.ph

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Lydia Store's Yakiniku

Looking for Japanese dishes? Here's one!

In one of our food adventures, we happened to eat at Lydia store. They serve simple and affordable Japanese food. As a first timer at that eatery, we just tried which looked interesting to us. And voila! That's how we met "Yakiniku". In the Japanese language, Yakiniku means "grilled meat".

The store's version of Yakiniku is quite delicious. They used beef in bite sizes making it easy to eat drenched in soy sauce that adds flavor to it with chilies to add some kick. It was like eating chili adobo. With a pauper's budget of Php 12, you can enjoy this dish!

Ingredients

• Beef
• Cabbage
• Pechay
• Soy Sauce
• Chili 

Rating
"*Lazy* Yeah..."

The eating experience was OK, but I think cabbage and pechay did not blend well for this dish. It was a mismatch in taste. Even without the vegetables the dish is already OK. The dish could have been better if they just grilled the beef and served the meat and the sauce separately, turning the sauce as a dip for the beef. In this way, those who are not fond of spicy food can still enjoy
their delicious Yakiniku.

Tips

• If you have low tolerance for chilies, this dish is not for you.
• Add Php 6 to add a cup of rice to this dish.
• They serve free soup.
• To fight off the chili effect, eat something sweet or drink milk. Drinking water will only prolong the chili effect.

Location of Eatery
Lydia store is located at Mangga St., Sta. Cruz, Naga City, Bicol, Philippines




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3 Sisters' Pork Lumpia

Hey, lumpia fanatics! We've got something sumptuous for you!

On my second food experience at 3 Sisters' Eatery, I tried their pork lumpia, and it was delicious! The filling really blends well together. It has ground pork, sweet potato which brings the sweet after taste, and other spices. Adding to that, the crispiness of the wrapper adds up to satisfactory feeling of every bite that you take.

Aside from being delicious, this dish is very affordable. It only costs Php 5 per piece.

Rating
"Yes, yes!"
Definitely, we recommend this dish because of the taste and the price.

Personal Tips

• Add Php 10 and combine this meal with any vegetable dish available. You can buy Php 5 worth of vegetable meal.
• The eatery is open from 6:30AM to 8:00PM Mondays to Fridays, and 6:30AM to 12noon during Saturdays. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They start serving lumpia at 11am for lunch and 5:30pm for dinner.
• The best time going to 3 Sisters' for lunch is at 11AM. The eatery is super crowded starting 12noon til 1PM.
• Try their delicious achara for only Php 5.  

 

Location
You can locate 3 Sisters Eatery at Mangga St., Sta. Cruz, Naga City, Bicol, Philippines. It is just near Gate 2 of Ateneo de Naga University.

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Top 5 ZC Diners for the V Day (budget-wise!)

It’s that time of the year again when love is revealed, celebrated, and sealed with a ring. It’s also the time when flowers become gold and places to eat are filled with people in-love and those who just want to spend fun time together. Valentine’s Day is indeed fast approaching... Yes, it’s *wait for it* 10 days away! So, have you ironed out plans for the V day?

To aid you on where to dine on the day of hearts (basically considering the optimum value of budget at hand), Taste Bud Speaks gives you top five eating places in Zamboanga City where we had wonderful dining experience. (The price range is for a couple on a date.)

Tia Nina
Location: Pasonanca, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Budget: Php 250 – 400
Recommended food to order: 

• All-Meat Pizza (ordering solo size is already good for two unless of course you want an all-pizza dinner)
• Tia Nina’s Chicken Wings (2 pcs chicken wings with rice for only Php 65! YUMYUM! And yes, gravy is unli!)
• 1Liter Coke
• Ice Cream

 






Mang Paeng’s Inasal
Location: Sta Maria, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Budget: Php 450 – 600
Recommended food to order:

• Grilled Tuna Belly (served with rice but the tuna is big enough; you can share it with your date)
• Chicken Inasal (with rice)
• Kare-Kare de baka or Bulalo
• Drinks

Hacienda de Palmeras Hotel and Restaurant
Location: Pasonanca, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Budget: Php 500 –  900
Recommended food to order:

• Bilao
• Two cups of rice
• Drinks
• Knicker Bocker (Palmeras’ special dessert: a glass of jelly and fruits drenched in yummy milk and cream and topped with a scoop of strawberry ice cream)
• Tip: They have a Japanese food section where you can enjoy California Maki!

 

Gerry’s Grill
Location: Canelar, Zamboanga City, Philippines (or any branch of Gerry’s Grill)
Budget: Php 500 – 1,000
Recommended food to order:

• Crispy Pla Pla w/garlic (A house specialty: Fried tilapia and creatively-creepily presented)
• Lechon Kawali or Kare-kare
• Two cups of rice
• Four Seasons

Tropics
Location: Sta Maria, Zamboanga City, Philippines
Budget: Php 1,000 – Php 2,000
Recommended food to order:

• Prawns Termidor
• Steak (you may have this prepared the way you want it served)
• Drinks
• Pizza
• Cream of mushroom
• Tip: Ask the waitress about their special dessert beautifully decorated in a wine glass! Surprise!

Make sure you include in your planning time of dining and reservations. Most restaurants are already filled by 6PM on Feb 14. Also, Palmeras does not accept reservations on that day. There are also restaurants and hotels offering smorgasbord with pre-paid tickets. You just have to keep your head up for promos. 

If you have extra budget, don’t forget to pre-order the traditional chocolate cake (Php 250+) at Myrna’s Bake House with three branches in Zamboanga City: Pilar Street (at Southern City Colleges), Climaco branch (near La Vina Hotel) and Pasonanca branch. If budget is tight, you may also purchase the slice-sized chocolate cakes (Php 80+). And yes, grab at least a stem of a red or white rose for your date at any of the flower shops along Zamboanga East Central School. Trust me, chocolate cakes and roses can add an extra kick of sweetness during your date.

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3 Sisters' Chicken Barbeque

I love barbeques, especially when they have this attention grabbing sweet aroma, that signals your brain that you have to try it. 3 Sisters' Chicken Barbeque is one of those barbeques that really satisfied my craving for grilled meals.

This dish does not only have a delicious smell but also tastes really good. The chicken meat is juicy and moist. With every bite, the sweet barbeque flavor bursts in the mouth. On a personal note, I find the barbeque perfectly grilled, burned areas on the chicken are less. Adding to that, the dish costs only Php 35, inclusive a cup of rice.

Rating
"*Lazy* Yeah..."
Without a doubt, the chicken is really delicious. I highly recommend this especially for people on a tight budget. But, I think this dish would be perfect if the chicken size was a bit bigger; this is more of a personal preference.

Personal Tips

• Add Php 10 pesos and combine this meal with any vegetable dish available.
• You can buy a Php 5 worth of vegetable meal.
• The eatery is open from 6:30AM to 8:00PM Mondays to Fridays, and 6:30AM to 12noon during Saturdays.
• They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Best time going to 3 Sisters for lunch is 11AM.
• The eatery is super crowded starting 12noon til 1PM.

Location
You can locate 3 Sisters eatery at Mangga St., Sta. Cruz, Naga City, Bicol, Philippines. It is just at the back or near Gate 2 of Ateneo de Naga University.

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