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The location of the restaurant is very easy to miss, unless it was recommended to you by somebody or a regular at the Podium. They are at the lower ground floor, so if you just happen to stroll/visit the podium, chances are you won't see the place.
The area of the establishment is half deli/grocery and half restaurant. There are several tables (about 4 booths, 10 small tables) so it easily fills up during the lunch rush - most of their clients are the expats working at ADB.
A bit too expensive for me, and i'll come back should i get enough money to feed myself here. hahaha
European Cold Cut Platter - P450+
Arroz con Gambas al Cognac - P650+
White Wine - P110+
Was surprised when the Cold Cut Platter arrived. I knew before hand that it's at P450 and when I saw it i was a little disappointed - costing so much for so little food :) The hams were very delicous though.
Loved the Arroz con Gambas, not just because i love shrimps, but the general flavor of the food :)
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Mixed Platter - 560
Pumpkin Soup - 140
Champpitones - 240
White Wine (House wine) - 130
Coke light - 45
with 10% service charge and 12% vat Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Lower Ground Flr, The PodiumDirections: Located at the Lower Ground Flr of the Podium, near the entrance from Basement Parking
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The lunch crowd was quite thin so the receptionist seated us at the couch (overlooking ADB ave and the building across the street). The waiters were attentive, albeit a bit hovering when we weren't ready to order yet. Was so disappointed about them not having any desert!
We ordered the Shrimp Chili Pasta (about 250+) and Chicken Caesar Salad (about 195). Bottomless drinks (Iced Tea and Sodas) are available. Theme: ItalianPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ortigas CenterDirections: 3rd Floor, The Podium. Beside Yaku Japanese Grill Restaurant and Speedo
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Vesuve Crepe (p140+) - Savoury crepe with ham, cheese, tomato, garlic and chili
La Pinay (p130+) - Sweet crepet with mangoes, creme and chocolate toppings.
Sparkling water at P110 and Apple Juice at P60. Mineral water at P50 and Sodas in Can at P50 (a bit expensive). Tap water served upon request. Theme: FrenchPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Ortigas CenterDirections: Branches around town: The Podium and Greenbelt 3
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Burgoo Podium branch is our regular hang out (with my BDO friends) We love eating here because they always have promotion with credit cards that offer buy-1-take-1 on main entrees :)
Fish and Chips, regular about P195
Seafood Jambalaya - which is really a seafood paella, regular about P250-300
Bottomless Iced Tea - but it tasted a bit different than the regular iced tea
Raspberry Cheesecake - one of their specialites Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Branches around townDirections: Branches at: The Podium, Robinson's Galleria, Powerplant Mall, Timog
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The owner makes this restaurant stand out. He makes sure that he talks to ever diner eating! Even during rush hour lunch.
Pasta ala Lorenzo - Linguini in Olive Oil with Brocolli, Shrimp and Chili - about P325 Theme: ItalianPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ortigas CenterDirections: 5th Floor, the Podium. Near the Cinemas
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D._Pepper first introduced UCC coffee to me last year. I suggested Starbucks and he said..."Nah, you haven't tried UCC, have you?" At that time not familiar with this new cofee shop chain, I just smiled and said no. (Then went home and asked my brother what in the world is UCC???)
The one we usually go to for breakfast or for coffee and dessert after dinner is at the Podium in Ortigas Center. You can choose between cozy and comfy black couches or tables in the ground floor or upstairs if you are with smokers.
Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is indeed the costliest coffee in the world because it's grown only in one place. You can scrimp (and just get the taste of it) for the blend which is about $4 a cup or, fully enjoy a pure brew for about $6. Some people will say coffee is coffee...and I agree most of the time because I really just like coffee but when I want to indulge...I don't mind paying $6 :-)
For breakfast, their french toast and bacon is to die for...the toast is perfectly done...crisp on the outside and light and melts in your mouth in the inside. Leave a Comment Theme: BreakfastPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Ground Floor, The PodiumDirections: Ortigas Center, behind SM Megamall
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Located at the 3rd floor of the Podium. This isn't one of the more popular places to eat, when we had lunch there, there wasn't much of a crowd.
Chirashi 302.40
Tuna Temaki 90.72
Gyudon 181.44
Pale Pilsen - 60.48
vat 12% sc 10% Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Ortigas CenterDirections: 3F The Podium ADB Ave
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One of the Singaporean-cusine restaurants in town
Satay - 108
Half Hainanese Chicken - 268
Hainanese Rice - 35
Banana Fritter - 78
with 10% service charge and 12% vat Theme: Chinese/Dim SumPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Makati CityPhone: 687-3808 6876818Directions: Branches at Glorietta 4 - ground flr, The Podium - 2nd Flr, Rockwell Center - Lower Ground Flr
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Lasa is a Filipino restaurant in the Podium. Located outside, facing ADB Ave. Loved their boneless crispy pata (although I must say, everywhere i eat, i love crispy pata hahaha)
Boneless Crispy Pata - 250
Inihaw na Tuna Belly - 250
Lumpia Togue - 70
Plain rice - 30
Coke Light - 45
with 5% service charge, 3% local tax, 12% vat Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Ortigas CenterPhone: 636-6875Directions: G/F The Podium, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
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Celebrated Jose's birthday here. Since it was a Thursday, there isn't much of a crowd (just us and one other group). Nice and quiet ambiance (like most restaurants at the Podium). They gave us a free appetizer (something like potato balls).
Chirashi Sushi Take - 530
* Assorted local sushi on a bed of sushi rice
Ebi Battera Sushi - 280
* Ebi sushi in a squarish shape
San Miguel Pale Pilsen - 88
with 10% service charge and 12% vat Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Ortigas CenterDirections: Lower Ground Flr. The Podium Mall
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