Friday, November 23, 2007 Food trips By Rene Lizada Papa's Table
WHEN the family is complete we go on a food binge. So when Miguel came home for a week we took it as an excuse to eat out. There is something whole about a family having dinner together, eating and laughing, sharing and teasing. And that we do when we dine out.
Aseya
Aseya is a small restaurant tucked at the corner of Humberto's, a cozy little hotel located at J. Palma Gil. We discovered the restaurant by accident and it has become one of our favorite restaurants.
Aseya serves Asian cuisine. The menu boasts of a variety of Asian food. However I just love their Japanese food. I like the mixed kamemishi rice. Seafood and beef and pork served with piping brown rice. Yum yum!
Chona likes the sukiyaki so much that that, that is the only thing she eats when we are there. Chona is not known to like Japanese food so it is a compliment to Aseya that she just loves the sukiyaki. Miguel had chicken, Raphael loves the beef and Gabo just stuffs himself with gyudon.
We love Aseya because it has great food. And, because the owners are such a great couple. They are genuine and warm and sincere. They themselves serve you and sometimes they even chat with you.
I was very hesitant to write about Aseya because I wanted it to be a secret but at the same breath I had to share this restaurant because it really deserves to be known. The food is wonderful and the prices are actually a steal because it is worth it all. Try Aseya. Our whole family recommends it.
Bigby's
Of course everyone knows where that is. Honestly it had been awhile since we ate there and so when we decided to celebrate Miguel and Raphael's birthdays we chose Bigby's.
It was a Monday evening when we went and the place was packed with people. The owner greeted us as we took our seats. The owner teased us since she happens to be a good friend of mine.
The menus were promptly given as we settled. After a few hours (since our family is notorious for indecision we finally agreed to what we were going to have.) We decided to share all our orders so that we could take a sampling of everything.
We had the Spice Safari pasta, the Asian Ostrich skewers, the Rack a Bye Baby (those are ribs!), Grilled Rodeo Chops and Tsunami Chops. (When you have three boys they always order meat!)
After ordering we left as we had to buy things. And we figured it might take some time for the food to arrive as the place was full. We left and bought the things -- that did not take long though.
And as we went back we were pleasantly welcomed by the food. It was ready. It did not take long. And the food was great. In fact everything was really good. I was a little wary of the ostrich but it turned out really delicious. The pasta I ordered was differently good. It had a tangy taste which I loved. And the bill was really reasonable. The service was also good. Bigby's is big!
Lachi's
Last Saturday my wife and I went on a date. Since it was payday or close to it she asked if I could treat her. Our biggest problem that night was where to eat. We thought of a lot of places but then in a flash of inspiration we decided to go to Lachi's.
That small cozy restaurant is located along Marfori subdivision. You will not miss it as long as you follow the main road. Lachi's has five tables so you better come early because the place is usually full.
We had eaten at Lachi's before and we always came out satisfied but tonight with my wife I said, "sige go all out, my treat." It is a good thing that my wife is not so much into eating as I am.
She ordered the Roast pork while I had Ribs and the Red Pesto Pasta. And as usual we were not disappointed. They have managed to maintain their quality of food and I know we will always keep coming back.
The Red Pesto pasta was a first for me and it was good. I would recommend it as a side dish because it complemented the ribs that I had. My wife who does not eat much even took a swipe at the pasta much to my dismay! I wanted it for myself lang!
After dinner we had a chocolate cupcake that was yummy. Right bitterness, right sweetness. Perfect actually. Then we had another slice of chocolate cake that was really creamy. The Roast Pork, the ribs, the pasta and the dessert and soda, how much did they cost? Would you believe less than three hundred?
I have always loved eating and it is a good thing that more and more restaurants are sprouting. Someone told me about this place that serves great pizza -- that is where I will go next. My wife though has suggested that we go back to the gym because of my weight. We might just do that but in the meantime there are so many restaurants to discover. Hurray for food!
