Tim Ho Wan : SM North Branch

I finally got the chance to try this. I was running late but there was no queue so I ordered some pork buns ( their much raved about product ) and pork ribs rice since I don't think the pork buns will suffice for brunch.

Tim Ho Wan is located at upper ground floor SM North EDSA. They also have a branch at SM Megamall and Glorrieta 3.

The queue is usually long for this establishment luckily not today. 

Pork Bun and Pork Ribs Rice

Pork Ribs Rice PHP170

It was good and there's a lot of rice which I wasn't able to finish.

Pork Bun PHP145

I can understand what the rave is all about. I don't usually like meat filled buns like in siopao I only eat the mantao. The crust was heaven. It's crunchy and soft and sweet. I wish they sell the crust separately. XD The filling was just right and  not too overpowering.

I ate them all after eating the pork ribs rice hoho.

I forgot to take a picture of the menu but the price range is around PHP120-200 per order of dumplings and PHP170 for the rice toppings not including service charge. Love love love the pork buns and will be coming back for more. :)

Ippudo Ramen!!!

So here I am again trying out a new ramen house which was highly recommended by my friend. We tried their branch at 3F SM Megamall's new wing.

 

View from 5th Floor near Ice Skating Rink

I was surprised to see how long the waiting line is. But the waiting time is actually not that long plus they give complimentary fried noodles while you wait.

Complimentary Fried Noodles

A personnel will approach and ask you the size of your party. They won't let you in unless your group is complete but you don't need to go back in line. You can wait for members of your group outside. This way waiting time inside the restaurant is lessened and more customers can be accommodated. This is also the reason why the waiting time is fast. You just go inside to eat. I'm actually confused how I explained it. I'm not good at explaining. So here.. just read the notice. (^_^)

Inside the Restaurant

The ambiance is pretty much the same as other Japanese restaurants. 

Our host for the evening

He kindly explained us the difference between the ramen they offer and recommended us to try the very hard noodles (al dente?) which was actually good.

Their Menu

They have 3 kinds of tonkatsu based ramen.
1. Shiromaru - Not Spicy
2. Akamaru - Slightly Spicy
3. Karaka - Spicy

 Shiromaru comes in a white bowl

 Akamaru comes in a red bowl

 Karaka with additional tamago comes in a black and red bowl

 Gyoza

Pork Bun came recommended and didn't disappoint those who ordered

I ordered Akamaru Ramen which was already spicy for me but not spicy spicy more of tolerable good spicy if you know what I mean. The serving was just right. I was able to finish it and I was full. The price if I remember correctly is about a hundred less than Ramen Nagi.

Of course this whole experience wouldn't be complete without a groupie. That's me at the back with my Ingress peeps.