Pirates used to roam around Coloane, the Southern Region of Macau. But for the evening of our visit at Miramar Restaurant, there were no more pirates only us hungry visitors ready to devour any Portuguese food that would come on our table. A restaurant that started way back 1990’s, but closed at the turn of the decade, the establishment re-opened 2 years ago to again serve authentic Portuguese dishes on the quiet hillside of Coloane fronting Hac Sa Bay.
Spud Diner: More than just a slice of the ole Potato Corner
We’re a rice-eating nation and even with the globalization of the Filipino taste buds, rice remains to be our main source of carbs. But every once in a while, one just wants a break — maybe a pasta dish here or a sandwich there. With the birth of The Spud Diner, you can add potato to the list of options. It used to be that potatoes are relegated to side dish status on the dinner table (mashed with gravy on top or sliced into strips, deep-fried and served as French fries). Maybe, that’s because much of the potatoes that are served here are imported from the U.S. of A and saying “I’m a meat-and-potatoes person” sounds very colonial and un-Pinoy. But Spud Diner, an offshoot of the institution called Potato Corner, rises up to the challenge of giving potatoes its rightful place on the table by lending this staple some surprising twists.
Luxe Dining at Horizons Macau
It was a stark contrast from our last meal in Macau. As soon as we enter the 3rd level of Crown Tower within City of Dreams, we knew we’ll be treated to a luxurious dining experience this time around. We were at Horizons, a restaurant known for its grilled steaks and seafood.
Umu: Waxing poetic over Japanese food
I can vividly recall how creamy the Nankin Tofu tasted even though I had sampled it sometime ago. The texture was velvety-creamy, almost custard-like. The flavor of pumpkin rich but not overwhelmingly so. That it was, like most Japanese fare, picture-pretty with a garnishing of prawn, asparagus and wasabi, only made the eating all the more memorable.
Macau’s Little Turtle with Big Noodles
The noodles came one after the other. It seems overwhelming but after at least a two hour- flight, we were famished and ready to eat just about anything. It’s my first time in Macau and what better way to get started but to sample some good ole local food. “We’re heading to the Little Turtle,” said Joao, our Portuguese with Chinese lineage guide. The name was intriguing enough to make everyone want to check it out.
Singapore’s World of Flavors (2 of 2)
Lucky Plaza is said to be dominated by the Filipino Crowd, but on a hidden corner of this mall is a really good Indonesion restaurant called Resto Surabaya. It has simple earthly colored interiors and comfortable dining area. The Ayam Penyet (Surabya style Fried Chicken) was tasty on every level from meat to skin, especially with a dip of spice.