Evening Pancakes at Kohikan in Asakusa

It was winter in Tokyo and we just had a late dinner of ramen somewhere near Donki in Asakusa BUT a meal is not complete without coffee. We didn't find a coffee shop nearby so we ended up at Kohikan near Senso-ji Temple. 


Kaon Na Ta! with Chef Tibong's Delectable Western Visayas Feast

Chef Rafael Jardeleza, Jr., or Chef Tibong, is a staunch advocate of heritage cuisine, creates a delectable feast of Western Visayas dishes at the famed Cafe Ilang Ilang at The Manila Hotel. This is for the whole month of August 2023, and available for lunch and dinner. 

Western Visayas is home to the freshest catch of marine delicacies so one can expect mouthwatering seafood dishes that will surely whet one's appetite. Of course, Chef Tibong also highlights heirloom dishes and los postres. 


Lobster salad with mangoes. This is succulent lobster meat tossed with sweet Guimaras mangoes. A serving of this is a perfect way to begin one's meal.