(My) Slappy Cakes ~ where it is fine to be SLAPPY: Restaurant Review

  Our first taste of Slappy Cakes was at the Resorts World Singapore.  My boys had fun making their own pancakes, that we were excited to visit the SM Aura branch.

 

The restaurant theming is standard for Slappy Cakes franchise ~ orange painted ceiling with a bit of modern and industrial feel to it. 

 

 

Couch seating gives a bit more privacy (important, when you start making your own pancake)

 

Table top griddle, for making your own pancakes. Careful as this gets real hot when cooking.

 

If you are making pancakes, you have the option of ordering separately the batter, fixins, toppings. There were so many choices it became hard to choose!

 

So we eventually decided on a Pancake Sampler (P350). 

 

The sampler comes with 3 bottles of 5oz of batter: red velvet, peanut and buttermilk.  For fixins we ordered banana and chocolate chips. Fixins cost about P50 per order.

 

My son as expected, rushed to making his pancake (he was obviously more excited preparing the pancake, than eating them).   

My little chef in the making (he was so serious too)! 

 

He did allow me to help in turning the pancakes to the other side.

 

 

He eagerly decorated the pancakes and  grinned widely as he served his kuya, his papa and me. 

 

We also ordered Potato Wedge Salad with mayo dressing topped with bacon bits (P160)

 

Pop's Pot Roast (P390), slow cooked beef with sautéed vegetables and gravy.

 

 

American classic Cheese Burger served with potato wedges (P170)

 

 

 VERDICT:

1. Slappy Cakes is quite expensive.  But we were fine with it as my son seemed to have enjoyed playing Chef. I will not be surprised, however, if one gives it a pass and just decide to recreate their own Slappy Cakes experience at home.  
2. With the exclusion of the pancake mixes, which we really liked, I find our other orders a bit bland. I appreciate, though, that they have been adding new meal choices to their menu. 
3. We would gladly come, but would think twice before ordering anything else other than their pancakes and their other best sellers. 

 

The Slappy Cakes branch we visited is the one located at the ground floor SM Aura Premier, C5 Road corner 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

 

Thank Goodness for Mary Grace Cafe' and Bakery

My guilty pleasure: luscious desserts taken with perfectly brewed coffee after a pleasant meal. 

 

I have always been a fan of Mary Grace's desserts, especially their brownies.  So I was happy to learn, that they have now ventured into a full café, offering tummy-filling, comfort dishes.

 

We ordered crispy cassava chips with onion dip for starters, 2 sets Vigan longganisa and classic carbonara (for my cream base pasta-addict kids) each for my boys, with a pitcher of iced tea Sangria as refreshments ~ for 4 pax (2 adults and 2 kids).

 

 

The highlight of the meal was ofcourse the famous Mary Grace mouthwatering desserts. We finished with a mango bene and strawberry shortcake with coffee.  

Saying we enjoyed our food is an understatement.

My kids literally devoured the cakes and we just had to order an additional cake to go.

 

VERDICT

• We visited the SM Aura branch. There is another branch at  Podium Mall, but have not actually eaten there.  The space at SM Aura is bigger and seating more relaxed.  
• It is a bit costly for a normal Juan's, but food really is delicious and worth trying, at least for special occasions.
• Service is very good.  Staff attentive and warm.
• Thumbs up for the food! We would definitely be back for more.

 

Click here to view Mary Grace Cafe' Menu.

Orale' - my first real Mexican restaurant!

 This restaurant made me into a burritos addict and I never liked Mexican food to begin with!

Mexican slang word: Orale' literal English translation is "what's up"!  So what's up with this restaurant?

  

ATMOSPHERE: Relaxed and casual during 11am early lunch time.  Not sure how busy they get at night, when yuppies roam and rule BGC..., to enjoy your lunch try to come in early or make reservations.

Restaurant design is contemporary and laid back.   

FOOD:  Sorry I forgot to take pictures.  I was too busy munching, I forgot to take proofs...

For our group of three (2 ladies and a gentleman, ehem) we ordered burritos, quesadillas and arroz platillos - carnitas (since lunch is not lunch without rice for our male collegue) with soda.

Servings (especially the burritos) was huge and very filling (burp, burp, burp...)!

I am not a Mexican food fan, so I would not really know if they serve the best burritos. I enjoyed Orale's and was satisfied!!!
PRICE: P300-400 per person.  I think it was reasonable for the size servings.

VERDICTS: I would recommend this restaurant for Mexican dish first timers.  I would definitely be back and bring my family to try their other dishes.

TIPS:
Must try their burritos.  If you are not sure, of what to order ask for recommendations from one of the friendly and super nice attendants.

If you don't like spices, tell the waiters in advance and have the spices placed on the side.  They are more than happy to oblige.

ORALE' has a branch at the G/F, The Fort Strip,
7th & 28th Street, BGC Taguig City, Metro Manila.  It
is open daily from 11AM to 11PM Daily
Phone: (02) 552-2660

TuttiMelon (GF Active Fun Building, Bonifacio High Street)

The tough work out session we had up stairs running about Active Fun play ground made us easy prey to the Tuttimelon's delicious frozen yogurt!!!

We got two base flavor Original Tart and Taro  with mango, fruit jellies and chocolate crispies...

Big hit with my kiddos!!!


TUTTIMELON is located at the Ground floor, Active Fun Bldg,

High Street, Bonifacio Global City.

Taguig. Metro Manila

Phone: 024787629