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Aquaknox: reloaded
Posted by oggie on 2 May 2011 under Gut Feel · One Comment
The facade looks so much more welcoming with the clear floor-to-ceiling glass covered this time with bamboo slats in lieu of heavy drapes. Stepping inside, the interior is light and airy. The last time Happyfoodies was here was two years ago. A lot can happen in that span, in fact, a few of the restaurants we reviewed has sadly come and gone. Happily, Aquaknox has stayed on, reinventing itself along the way.
Singapore’s World of Flavors (2 of 2)
Posted by Ferdz on 10 May 2010 under Gut Feel · 3 Comments
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.
A taste of grilled fish and history at Cha Ca La Vong
Posted by Ferdz on 1 Sep 2009 under Gut Feel · 3 Comments
Imagine a restaurant with only one item in the menu. Hmmm, we even forgot if there was a menu at all. There is such a place – it’s Cha Ca La Vong and it’s in Hanoi. At a time when most eating establishments adopt “the more, the merrier” approach when it comes to food offerings, this restaurant in the Old Quarters of Hanoi takes simplicity to the other extreme. Who would argue with this formula when it’s over a hundred years old? That this institution is listed among the must-visit places in Vietnam gives us an incentive to try and see what’s the fuss is all about.
Vietnamese with a fine dining twist at Aquaknox
Posted by Ferdz on 16 Mar 2009 under Gut Feel · 6 Comments
Vietnam may be our Southeast Asian neighbor but our cuisines seem to be poles apart. Pinoy food is typified by very rich flavors, often subscribing to the idea that “if a little is okay, more is better”. On the other hand, Vietnamese food is more about the subtleties of flavors and the prudent use of herbs and spices. This may explain why Vietnamese food is nowhere as popular as say, Chinese or Thai cuisine, over here. Perhaps, the key is to strike a happy medium between subtlety and saturation – the formula that Aquaknox, Manila’s newest Vietnamese Contemporary restaurant, is using to catch the fancy of Pinoy diners. The operative word is: “contemporary” meaning authentic and yet updated. Come with us for a taste of Vietnamese with a fine dining twist.