Soi eat thai love thai

There are times that you need not travel the world to sample other country’s local cuisines. You just have to step out of your house and into the mall. 

I have always been a Thai food lover (but being a foodie I basically eat anything hahaha). So when I saw this “opening soon” ad of a Thai restaurant months ago, I was ecstatic; though it seemed like the waiting was forever. 

Soi eat thai love thai resto is currently on its dry run. But most of the dishes if not all shown on their menu are available. We are even greeted not just by their staffs but also the fragrant aroma of the food which is every gluttons weakness. Needless to say the meal we eat transports us to the place where the course originates just by its smell, its taste and its appearance. 

While waiting for our orders, we were provided with a hot & spicy peanuts and chips served on a small rectangular plate as their complimentary food. 

We ordered their appetizer which is Egg in Tamarind Sauce. It was basically sliced boiled egg drenched in tamarind nectar which gave the delicious dish its mild sour taste. 

The staff told us to try their Suko Thai soup which has a 2 chilli symbol on their menu that means it’s really hot/spicy (1 chilli symbol means mildly hot/spicy). The noodle soup with bean sprouts, pork balls, meat and a hint of herbs & spices is similar to Vietnam’s Pho. It is spicy for me but could be very spicy for some especially if you're not into spicy food. 

I never hesitated to sample their Pad Thai (we opted for Shrimps) since I love this dish. So they have 3 options: Shrimp, Chicken and Tofu. Their pad Thai is unique because it's served with a web-like scrambled egg forming a cover for the noodles; topped with shrimps, garnished with spring onion, bean sprouts & crushed peanuts on the side plus a slice of lime. 

And of course a Thai meal is never considered a Thai meal without the bagoong fried rice. The serving is actually good for 2-3 persons. It was really really good and what makes it more special is the weeny slice of salted egg that boosted the flavor of the rice dish and complements well with the bits of scrambled egg, tiny slices of green mango, shrimps, onions, green beans and of course a slice of lime and cucumber.  

Currently they offer a free Thai Iced Tea upon dining for every P400 worth of purchase. 

Rating: 

Food - ⅘

Service - ⅗

Place - ⅘

Price - ⅘

Contact Details: 

Soi eat thai love thai

Ground Floor, City Wing

SM Seaside Complex

website: www.soi.ph

District on 53rd

You can always tell that you will be served with great food judging by the delicious smell permeating in the restaurant's setting. 

This white table cloth restaurant's milieu speaks of elegant designs with a modern vibe. The lighting was just right and the table settings was precise as well, the very components of a good restaurant atmosphere. 

Placed at the very heart of Cebu's technology hub, this quaint and enticingly sophisticated restaurant boasts of dishes that will fill every gluttons desires from soups, entrées, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas to wines, pastries and ice creams.

We enjoyed all the food that we sampled from the big breakfast, BBQ chicken wrap, seared pork chop, stir fry soba noodles to the raw Atlantic salmon. 

The pink moscato wine was the right wine that enhances our ordered dishes to perfection. We also enjoyed the ube cheesecake and the gelatos (espresso, pistachio and blueberry cheesecake).

Superb customer service as well. All in all it was a great dining experience!

Contact Details:

District on 53rd

Cyberzone, Filinvest 

Salinas Drive, Lahug Cebu City

Tel. No.: (032) 2617212

http://www. district53.com/

Vikings Luxury Buffet

Dining at Vikings Luxury Buffet is like embarking on a food journey, you search for the rarest find in terms of restaurant availability while exploring the complex world of international and local cuisines. 

The interior boasts of upscale dining, spacious walkways not to mention friendly and well trained staffs who never fail to smile each step of your way. 

Whether you're ogling for that particular food you're craving a few hours back or inhaling the sweet smell of food in the air - there's always something in store to satisfy your monster appetite.

The expensive looking chandeliers and intricate designs of the inner part of the restaurant speak of a sophisticated and posh milieu. 

This self-service and truly remarkable dining experience is definitely a cut above the rest. Though I was a bit dismayed with the desserts and fruits since it lacked variety and volume. Nevertheless, I enjoyed every shot glass desserts and small pieces of cakes. 

It is best to scan the area and hunt for that uncommon dish you want to sample first before you binge on your comfort food. 

Personally the focal point for my buffet experience is the Japanese meal. Then forward to the next best, the Dimsum area. And of course no one should forget the Desserts, always the best part of every meal. 

Indeed they have the best Japanese dishes and Dimsum cuisines. Yet, I would also encourage to go to the meat section first to sample their roast beef and turkey where you have the option to pair it with a mashed potato or just take it as is. 

For vegetarians, there's a section intended for them which is the salad area. However, pescatarians need not worry also because there's a whole lot of selection as well. 

There's also an extensive selection of juices and shakes. (Tip: Try the cucumber and/or Pink Lemonade.) 

Regardless of what your tummy is craving for, there's always a dish here to make it happy from Italian to Korean, Japanese to Oriental and Vegetarians to Pescatarians. 

Food: 5/5

Service: 5/5

Rates: 

Weekday Lunch

Kids below 3ft - free

Kids between 3ft to 4ft - 188

Kids between 4.1ft to 4.6ft - 388

Adults - 688

75 y/o & above - 50% special discount

Weekday Dinner/ Weekend & Holiday Lunch and Dinner

Kids below 3ft - free

Kids between 3ft to 4ft - 288

Kids between 4.1ft to 4.6ft - 588

Adults - 888

75 y/o & above - 50% special discount

(Prices are inclusive of Government Taxes and are subject to 5% service charge)

Schedule: 

11:00am to 2:00pm

5:30pm to 10:00pm

Contact Details:

Vikings SM Cebu

2nd Floor, SM City Cebu

Northwing, Nirth Reclamation Area, Cebu City

(032) 255-3888, (032) 255-4888

(0917) 576-9888, (0998) 996-9888

Email add: vikingssmcebu@yahoo.com

Buffet 101 International Cuisine

We all have that gastronomic urges when not just one type of dish is enough to fill our big appetite but only a buffet can satisfy our monster craving. 

The best thing about buffet is that you get to choose your own soup, appetizer, main course and desserts - full course meal that is! And what's more, you can do it all over again minus the leftovers.

Buffet 101 International Cuisine is Cebu's newest and largest buffet restaurant.  This eat all you can buffet and drinks which originates from Manila is priced at P599 (lunch) and P799 (dinner) from Mon-Fri (Public Holidays excluded). Sat, Sun and Holidays are priced at P799. Lunch starts at 11:00am - 3:00pm and Dinner starts at 6:00pm to 10:00pm.

It's a whole new level of self-service dining in a posh milieu because apart from the food, the drink is also unlimited with a promise of providing “Five Star Hotel Food” experience. 

They offer the world's finest selection of dishes to binge on: from Oriental Cuisines, Japanese Specials, Korean Ultimates, Seafood Must-eats, Greek Salads, Western Supremes, Local Favorites, Drool-worthy Desserts, Sweet Fresh Fruits to thirst quenching shakes & smoothies, fruity sangria, flavored sodas and juices. 

If you are going to celebrate your birthday, it is best to inform them ahead and provide necessary identification cards showing the date of birth for proper authentication.

Contact Details: 

Buffet 101 International Cuisines

City Times Square, Brgy. Tipolo

Mandaue City, Cebu 6014

+63-32) 517-9999 or

+63-32) 517-2222