Gangnam Premium Korean Buffet Opens At Harbor Point Mall- A Must Try!

As much as I wanted to stay away from buffet restaurants it's like a magnet that keeps on pulling me close everytime! Earlier last week we had dinner at Holly's for my daughter's dinner celebration and my work week ended with a VIP pass at the newly open Koren buffet restaurant- Gangnam Premium Buffet (food, food and more food... haha!)

Gangnam Premiuim Buffet opened last November 20,2015 they offer Korean dishes such as Samygeopsal, Japchae, Maki rolls, Kimchi, Sweet and Spicy Chicken and variety of appetizers you can choose from. They also serves rice, soup and fruits. They also offer drinks from fruit shakes, to iced tea, sodas and beer which is not included in the eat-all-you can price of P299.00. The price is very affordable if you will compare it from other Korean restaurants, you can get limitless food you want as long as you can handle it.

My buffet trick is not to overload my plate with everything in it. I always get two plates, one for the appetizers and for the main course. I only get portion of every kind for me to taste, I usually go on the second serving if the dish or any appetizer interest my palate. 

I like the authentic flavor of the kimchi the spiciness is just right. The Samygeopsal corner is quite good too, but I was expecting Romaine lettuce instead of Iceberg kind. You also need to check out the rest of appetizers, the crispy anchovies, Ddeok-kochi was a interesting too. They also have crispy water spinach and the colorful Korean veggie pancakes. 

I will definitely go back and enjoy the whole course buffet again, probably with some friends. For me buffets are fun to do when you are with people who loves buffets too. 

If you like Korean food or simply wanted to try it check out Gangnam Korean Buffet ( formerly Jay-Jays Restaurant) located at the 2nd floor of Harbor Point Mall. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the deliciously sweet and spicy food of Gangnam Korean Buffet Restaurant. 

Special thanks to Argee of Harbor Point Mall for the VIP pass. :) 

Definitely a bitsenpieces approved buffet restaurant! 

Yena's Kitchen, The Newest Kitchen In Town!

Tired of the same fast food meals with the same taste? Are you out of options on where to dine in the busy city of Olongapo? 

Check out the newly opened Yena's Kitchen! 

Yena's Kitchen soft opening set of choice meals ranges from P45.00 to P165.00 ($1-$3.50) with drinks. They serve value meals like:

• Chicken Ala King
• Chicken Teriyaki Korean Style (picture below)
• Crispy fried chicken
•  Katsudon
• Tonkatsu
• Lumpiang Shanghai 
•  Fried siomai all served with special gulaman drinks. 

Short order dishes are the exciting dishes to try out. 

• Out-size taco ( Yena's specialty)
• Pancit guisado with a twist
•  Potato chips with variety of dips
•  Korean spicy ramyun. 

Drinks and other beverages such as house blend Iced Tea, Special Gulaman and soda in cans are available too. 

Soon they will offer breakfast, all you can eat snacks/lunch/dinner and mixed cuisine.

Yena's Kitchen Specialties.

Out-size taco (Yena's specialty) P120.00

Craving for tacos? You don't need to go far to satisfy your cravings. 

Perfectly spiced creamy ground beef taco filling with crispy taco shell combined with crunchy veggies tossed with handful grated cheese... just perfect!

Chicken Teriyaki Korean Style P79.00 with drink.
Crispy in the outside juicy in the inside. Chicken breast fillet teriyaki topping rice is the perfect on-the-go meal. This chicken teriyaki korean style is yum!

Photos of Yena's Kitchen to follow. :) 

Yena's Kitchen 
located at 1770 Rizal Avenue
East Bajac-Bajac Olongapo City
for inquiries: 09434628079

landmark: the kitchen is beside Petra and Pepita Salon. 

Weekend Is All About Food

I am always excited for the weekend for so many reasons. I always look forward to the morning weekends when I don't need to get up as early as my weekday mornings and also I can do household chores by keeping things at home tidy and prepped ready for the coming week.

Sunday mornings is considered as a market day for me, that is the time I can refill all the food stocks for the next week. Before I head to the local market a quick breakfast stop-over at Wimpy's Burger House a local resto branch near the market. An order of their American Breakfast with two-piece bacon, butter toast, a sunny-side-up egg and a cup of instant coffee (P62.00) and an order of my favorite potato salad (P48.00). This will keep me going the whole morning doing other house chores.

 

Wimpy's American Breakfast P62.00

*** Photo taken using Xiaomi  RedMi2 plus color editing feature.

Wimpy's American Breakfast P62.00 

(Bacon,egg,toast,coffee)

*** Photo taken using Xiaomi  RedMi2 plus color editing feature.

For our lunch, I planned ahead of time on what to cook before I head to the market and since I crave for this dish and my kids love it too.

Dinuguan ( Pork Blood Stew)

                                        *** Photo taken using iPad Air camera feature + Pic Stitch editing

My version of this dish Dinuguan recipe.

1-kilo pork meat cut into cubes.

3-cups of pig's blood ( you can ask pigs blood at your butcher. some will ask for extra payment but mostly this should come free with your meat purchase)

2-pcs pork cubes broth (extra flavor)

5-large tomatoes (diced)

2-large red onion (minced chopped)

5-cloves garlic (chopped)

2-teaspoon ground black pepper 

1-teaspoon iodized salt

5-finger green chili ( you can add more depending on your taste)

2-tablespoon white or brown sugar 

1/2-cup vinegar

1/2-cup water

Procedure: 

1. In a non-stick pot saute garlic, onion, and tomatoes when done add the pork cubes and stir. Cover until it simmers and then adds some pork stock or pork broth.

2. Add 1/2 cup water to simmer and make the pork cubes tender.

3. Add 12 cup vinegar don't stir and then cover bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Add the pig's blood slowly and continuously stirring it while pouring.

5. Cover and simmer for another 5 minutes. 

6. Add the sugar, ground pepper, and add a dash of salt to taste. Combine the finger chili and slow cook on a slow fire until you reach your desired consistency.

Dish cost: P230.00,

Serves: 8-12 

And, there you have it pork blood stew or Dinuguan, best paired with puto (rice cake) or pandan flavored steamed rice for lunch or even for merienda. 

For dessert, we had this sweet, sticky boiled cassava.

boiled cassava in brown sugar syrup.

*** Photo taken using iPad Air camera feature + Pic Stitch editing.

Since cassava (tapioca) is in season now you can buy pieces of cassava for the price of P35.00 for a kilo.

Cooking procedure:

Wash thoroughly and cut tapioca into bite-size pieces.

Boil in a pot with brown sugar and a pinch of salt.

Add pandan leaves for flavor.

Simmer until cook and until the syrup thickens. 

Best served cold and pair it with coffee or tea.

What is the best thing when you cook and prepare the dish at home? 

You can be sure that the food is clean, budget-friendly and can share it with the whole family... and also it will make your kitchen smells so good! 

So, plan for your next weekend foodie adventure and share it with everyone. :)

Thanks for reading! 

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