Balik Bahay

Magbubukas na naman pala ang Bahay ni Kuya! This time – mga celebrity na naman ulit ang magiging housemates. Hmmm….. feeling ko… it’s a set-up…. Malamang kasama sa line-up ng mga housemates si … WENDY! Di ba celebrity na sya? So pwede na syang ipasok ulit sa bahay ni Kuya…. and this time WIN!

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7107

Finally… I was able to eat at 7107 Flavours in Marina.  I have mix expectations as I have heard both positive and negative comments regarding this place. When I heard that they now have ala-carte menu – I forced a friend to accompany me to experience the 7107 gastronomic adventure that the place promises.  

Location : Location is really good. You may call it strategic. It’s walking distance from the Cityhall MRT via Citilink. It is also near Suntec Convention center.     

Place : I am impressed with the interior of the place. Pinag-isipan talaga. Simple lang. Hindi sumisigaw na Pinoy ako! It exudes Filipino elegance. Mula sa mga chairs at tables…. up to the small details like Menu cover. Oks din yung uniform ng waiters/waitress.  Filipiniana yet modern. Medyo nakakasawa lang yung palabas sa tv. Considering that the place is being supported by the Department of Tourism – sana magpalabas naman sila ng ibang video. Those who have Magic Sing have already seen the videos that they are currently playing a thousand times. Wala na bang iba? Pwede rin mga travel shows like Travel time.

Entertainment : They have a small stage. The waitress said that they normally have acoustic performances during the night.

Food : Last… but definitely not the least…. Save the best for last ika nga. I have this “benchmark” para masabi if the food of a new restaurant is generall good. Sinigang (baboy, hipon or bangus belly!) Ang sinigang kasi ay very basic ang lasa. Mukhang simple lang iluto pero mahirap makuha ang tamang combination ng asim, anghang at alat.  We ordered Sinigang na Baboy at Relyenong Bangus. Yung sinigang nila ay okay lang. It’s no Max’s Sinigang na Bangus Belly. Pero pwede na. Relyenong Bangus is a personal favorite kaya I have high expectations. The taste? Okay lang. I’ve had better. Pero pwede na rin naman.  For dessert – we ordered the regular Halo-halo. It was ok as well. Pwede na rin. All in all — it was an okay meal. A little to pricy but hey… need to pay for the ambiance right?  Verdict : Its definitely no Aristocrat or Barrio Fiesta — but it’s a good place to go if you want to feel the Filipino setting. There is still room for improvement para sa food (yung mga natikman namin). However – I will definitely go back. Gusto ko pang matikman ang mga native desserts nila like Bibingka at Puto Bumbong. Kailangan din na malasahan ang Palabok, Crispy Pata at Crispy Pork Binagoongan. I also want to see the place at night… para kasing ang sarap tumambay at makinig sa Pinoy Acoustic music habang umiinom – ng gulaman at sago!  I do think na dapat suportahan ito ng mga pinoy dito sa Singapore… otherwise balik GP na naman tayo. As for the management – please improve on the food.  Para balik-balikan talaga!