MANILA, Philippines - Kimpura offers 10 new bento boxes for lunch on weekdays. With prices ranging from P495 to P825, each set comes with miso soup, steamed rice, and dessert.
Choose from Sukiyaki bento with sashimi, tempura, sukiyaki, chawanmushi, and ohitashi (P675+); Unagi Kabayashi bento with mixed sashimi, tempura, and unagi kabayashi (P695+); Hamburger bento with burger steak, ebi fry, and potato salad (P595+); Gindara Teriyaki bento with gindara, tempura, and ohitashi (P825); the Teppanyaki bento with tuna sashimi, sukiyaki steak, prawn teppanyaki, and ohitashi (P725+); Futomaki & Udon bento with a roll of futomaki, chicken karaage, mini udon soup, ohitashi, and fruit dessert (P495+); Chicken Teriyaki bento with tuna sashimi, chicken teriyaki, tempura, and ohitashi (P520+); Golden Tonkatsu bento with tonkatsu, tempura, and potato salad (P495+); and Shake Batayaki bento with mixed sashimi, tofu steak, shake batayaki, and ohitasi (P675+).
Kimpura has branches at the fourth floor, Greenbelt 5, Phase 2, Ayala Center, Makati (621-6791); Greenhills Shopping Center (721-8816); and third floor, TriNoma Park, QC (901-0803).
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Free pitchers of Pepsi at Amici
Celebrate the recent victory of Team Philippines and support the upcoming games with the Amici 7-Aside. Get two free pitchers of Pepsi products for every purchase of seven dishes of pizza, pasta or house specialties, plus a side order of salad, soup, or appetizer. Promo runs until July 31.
Amici has branches at Don Bosco, Makati; Tomas Morato, QC; Connecticut corner Missouri in Greenhills, San Juan; The Atrium, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City; Annex, SM City North EDSA, QC; Alabang Town Center; and Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City.
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Get 30-percent off on Peking duck at Peking Garden
Peking Garden celebrates its 16th anniversary this July with a 30-percent discount on its famous duck for all weekday diners from July 25 to 29, Aug. 1 to 5, and Aug. 8 to 12. Valid for dine-in only.
Peking Garden has branches on the third floor, TriNoma Park, QC (901-0502); and fourth floor, Greenbelt 5 Phase 2, Ayala Center, Makati City (729-0567).
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Cirque du Soleil-inspired menu at Manila Hotel
The circus has come to town and with it comes the Cirque du Soleil-inspired menu at the Champagne Room of the Manila Hotel. A showcase of culinary ingenuity, this creation by Manila Hotel executive sous chef Christine Zarandin is set to please the senses, just like the highly captivating Varekai.
The six-course gustatory delight includes: Foie Gras Aeralist, Chicken and Egg “Risley Act” in Icarian Sea, Smoked Shrimp on High Wire with Crisp Bacon Balance and Saffron Wind, frozen tomato gazpacho bobeche, steak and lobster marquis with wild mushroom, baby vegetables, and Parmesan potato gratin, and for dessert, soft chocolate ganache over cornflake feulletine and the “Aba Daba” of caramel popcorn, cotton candy, and raspberry ice cream.
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Mixed seafood sate, lumpia Semarang at John Bamboo Sate House
John Bamboo Sate House by Red Crab sets your taste buds on fire with its delectable offerings: John Bamboo chili prawns, beef rendang in spicy coconut milk, and Korean Buffalo wings.
Also try the mixed seafood sate, and lumpia Semarang (fried spring rolls stuffed with bamboo shoots).
John Bamboo Sate House is at Solenad Nuvali, Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
For inquiries, call 861-9563.
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Buffalo shrimps, Moroccan sea bass at BluFish
BluFish takes pride in its best-selling food items: the Buffalo shrimps, paella, Moroccan sea bass stuffed with couscous and served with roasted veggies, and oyster Rockefeller. BluFish and The Flying Pig is at the ground floor, new Eastwood Mall, Libis.
For reservations, call 900-0886.
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Crispy tilapia, prawns with aligue at Recipes
Recipes, the food chain offering Filipino and Asian food with a twist, tempts the palate with its crispy tilapia served with a sweet soy sauce with onion and red chili bits; lechon kawali and kangkong, and the General’s Chicken with eggplant chunks. Also try the resto’s unique take on sotanghon, Thai spring rolls, spicy squid, laing, gising-gising, and crispy tadyang.
Recipes has branches at TriNoma Mall, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Robinsons Place Manila, Alabang Town Center, Greenbelt 3, and at The Block, SM North EDSA.
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Country-style pork ribs, Chilean Bass Royale at The Stock Market
There’s always something delightfully fresh at The Stock Market — from breakfast to dinner. There’s almond chicken tenders (chicken strips with almond coating), the Pacific Cove Salad, country-style pork ribs, seared salmon, Chilean Bass Royale, and Pork Tenderloin Madness. The desserts are just as desirable. Indulge in Flaming Orange Banana or the classic crème brulee.
The Stock Market is at Quadrant 3, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For inquiries, call 856-6300 local 1898 or e-mail thestockmarket@bistro.com.ph.
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Chicken yakitori to-share at Teriyaki Boy
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Teriyaki Boy offers the new eight-piece chicken yakitori until July 31 only. It’s a steal for only P360.
The celebration continues on Aug. 14 at Eastwood City. Join the cosplay and the maki-eating contest.
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Pizzetta at Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak
There’s more to love at Sizzlin’ Pepper Steak — Pizzetta.
Available until July 31, diners can indulge in BBQ Hamburg Pizzetta (P195), Bacon ‘n’ Kani Pizzetta (P225), and Tomato, Basil ‘n’ White Cheese Pizzetta (P220) for a change.
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Fiesta Adobo, Vivo Tocino at Binalot
Binalot Fiesta Foods boasts delicious Pinoy meals wrapped in banana leaves. Best-sellers include Fiesta Adobo, chicken and chunks of pork; Vivo Tocino, sweet chunks of tender cured pork; and Anytime Inihaw na Baboy, grilled slab of pork. The binalots are served with fresh tomatoes, salted egg, and steamed rice.
Binalot Fiesta Foods, Inc. joins The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc.’s 10th Filipinio Franchise show slated from July 21 to 24 at the World Trade Center.