Something Good, Something Purple, Something OPEN!

The long wait is oven! Oh wait, did I just say “oven”?  YES!!! I just did! Do you remember the time I wrote about going to Purple Oven (A Very Purple Oven)? Well since then, I have been able to sample some of their sweet creations via gifts, friends, etc. Also, since then I have been dreaming of a branch closer to home. I live near Tomas Morato (a street-full of restaurants, bistros, cafes, and the like) so I really wished they would have a store since our area was a gastronomical one.

guarantee!

 Finally my wish came true! You may now visit their new cozy but spacious branch at F7 Rallos Building. I really liked the place where they are in because they have more sitting area, both indoor and outdoor. They also serve coffee! They still serve their scrumptious cakes, delectable munchies (such as crinckles, brownies, etc.), and their delicious breads and pastries. They still have a schedule as to what is baked and sold at a specific time; so make sure you note your favorite pastry schedule down. J

their spacious store

goodies

CAKESSSSS

During my trip to their new place, I bought their chocolate lava (bought in 6’s) to be brought and eaten at home. So when I got home, my family and I sampled the chocolate lava and boy was it good! (NOTE: When buying and eating to-go chocolate lava, make sure to heat it in an oven toaster to have the full lava effect) My family and I did not heat it, so our chocolate lava was a bit cold. BUT, it was still yummy. The center was like a chocolate pudding and it went well with the rest of the dessert. This dessert also goes well with ice cream especially when the chocolate lava is heated.

Chocolate lava

Up close and personal with the Chocolate Lavas :)

Got some Purple Oven favorites and recommendations? Comment below! J

Till next time!

-DOT-

Photos are personally owned by writer, if you would like to use it kindly inform or at least cite the source thank you! J

A Very Purple Oven

Sounds intriguing right? A purple oven?

Tucked in the quiet San Antonio Plaza Arcade at Mckinley Road, Taguig is a cute cozy bakeshop called Purple Oven. They bake and sell scrumptious pastries and cakes. Their products are guaranteed fresh since they sell goodies fresh from the oven. They even have a schedule on what pastry will be out – this means that not all their pastries are available all the time so make sure you catch their schedule. Purple oven sells a variety of cakes from classic sans rival to chocolate dome cake to lemon torte to cheesecakes!! You name it! They also have a bunch of savory pastries such as quiche tinapa and ham and cheese croissants.  

I recently visited Purple Oven in San Antonio; I forgot to mention they have four more branches in Luzon. When I went to Purple Oven I just had lunch with a friend so we decided to buy something sweet. Upon entering, the store felt so homey yet sophisticated. There were arrays of cakes in one side of the store and another array of pastries on the opposite side. I gravitated towards the cakes, but I saw that cake orders are not per slice rather as a whole. So, I choose to buy their Fudge Brownie and my friend bought their Chocolate Crinkles. The brownie was moist and it had walnuts inside. I loved it because it was not too sweet. It had the right bitterness and sweetness to it. It also had a crunchy and chewy balance. My friend too was pleased with the crinkles. I brought home the rest of the brownie (because each purchase is a pack of 16 slices) and my parents and brother loved it. Looks like I’ll be back soon J.

cakes! cakes! cakes!

Quiche and Croissants 

doughnuts!!

turnovers :D

-DOT-

Photos are personally owned by writer, if you would like to use it kindly inform or at least cite the source thank you! J

P.S. Sorry I forgot to take photos of the brownie and crinkle L next time J

Turning Japanese

Besides Filipino and Italian cuisine, Japanese food is one of my comfort foods. So I was really glad to dine at  Mitsuyado Sei-men: The House of Tsukemen. Mitsuyado is located at 22 Jupiter St., Bel-Air, Makati. This restaurant was introduced to me by my mom because this was one of their customers. Upon entering the place, it looked amazing. It was like stepping into the streets of Japan. The tables and chairs were arranged as if it were tables and chairs from street eateries. The walls were decorated with Japanese street signs and other Japanese objects. It looked a bit chaotic, but as we settled down I realized it was a genius way of designing the restaurant.

Mitsuyado Sei-Men

Inside or outside? :)

cooking noodles

          Mitsuyado serves a variety of Japanese food. They have ramen and rice bowls among others. But the thing that makes Mitsuyado unique is that they serve Tsukemen. So what is this Tsukemen, you might ask. Well, it is (according to wikipedia)  "dipping noodles". The noodles and soup are served in separate bowls. The diner dips the noodles in the soup before eating. In other terms it can be described as a deconstructed ramen. J Mitsuyado makes their own noodles so that you are guaranteed of their noodle-goodness.

         

Noodle Making

noodles noodles

          My parents tried the Tsukemen, my brother had a donburi and I had Japanese style curry (because I was craving for rice at that time) :D. I did taste a bit of the tsukemen and it was good! It was like interactive eating because you had to get the noodle then dip then eat.

Tsukemen with gyoza on the side

Chicken Black Pepper Teriyaki Don

Curry Rice

          The Japanese fun did not stop there. After our meal at Mitsuyado, we walked to the store connected to it called Yamato. It was a Japanese bakery/ cafe. It had a different vibe compared to Mitsuyado. The place was bright and modern looking. The pastries were all displayed so wonderfully. At Yamato we tried their Japanese donuts, Ann pan, and croissants. I really liked the Ann pan. It was like a jelly filled doughnut, but instead of jelly it had mung bean paste. Try it for yourself! J

Yamato! 

          Till next blog!

-DOT-

P.S. forgive the low-quality photos I need to replace my camera. J  

Photos are personally owned by writer, if you would like to use it kindly inform or at least cite the source thank you! J