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An American in Manila, Burgoo Restaurant

Burgoo is conveniently located in the south wing of Mall of Asia. The serving staff are nice and service minded. They introduce themselves and ask for your name. In case you forget the name of your waitress they write their name on the paper tablecloth. The menu consists not only of hamburgers, they have other dishes as well, Tex Mex, pizzas, pasta, seafood, steaks and ribs.

Bacon Cheeseburger and Seafood Jambalaya Supreme

​First time I was there, I ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger. Charbroiled Angus beef patty, grilled and topped with cheese and golden crispy bacon.  It was served with U.S. fries flavored with sour cream and onions. The serving was generous and the burger was delicious.  The second visit I went for Seafood Jambalaya Supreme. It was a huge serving of mussels, calamari and shrimps with ham, chorizo, green peas, green bell pepper, white onions, cajun spices in long grain rice and topped with deep fried chicken. The food was tasty but I preferred the burger instead of the Jambalaya.

Conclusion

They have free WiFi which was functioning to my satisfaction. The serving went smooth and nicely without any hustle and waiting. If you are looking for some burgers the American style I can recommend this place!
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​Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 
5 Service
3 Value
4 Atmosphere
I was here May 2015 and February 2016.

Burgoo, American Bar and Restaurant
SM Mall of Asia, Bay Blvd. Brgy. 76, Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant in Mall of Asia, Manila

Burgoo, American Bar and Restaurant (Manila, Philippines)

Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant in Mall of Asia, Manila

Today my waitress was Joy

Bacon Cheeseburger at Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant in Mall of Asia, Manila

Bacon Cheeseburger

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Disappointed!

I was here two times. First time I wanted coffee. But they only had 3 in 1 and that's a shame to call that coffee. Bleehhh!!
I gave the place a second chance a couple of days later. I went there for lunch. I ordered grilled fish. What I got was a small deep fried fish, not grilled. Immediately I was surrounded by thousands flies, they probability came from the beach which is very close to where I was sitting. The taste was ok but nothing really special. 
Amore Cafe is apart from above a nice place, good location, nice building, it's  almost a little bit like a museum with lot's of stuff to look at both inside and outside the building. With real coffee and better food this could be a really good place to visit.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
2 Food 
3 Service
2 Value
5 Atmosphere
I was here February 2016.

Amore Cafe
Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Dermagu Baru, Karimun Jawa, Indonesia
Reviews of restaurants in Indonesia, Cafe Amore, cats

Those cats were patiently waiting for the leftovers of the fish meal

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​Amazing place overlooking everything!

CocoHuts Inn has a good location, only 5 min with motorcycle from the pier. The place has the most wonderful view from the resto and some of the cottages. The breakfast was complimentary. Four options available: Fried rice, noodles, pancakes or toast. Tea or coffee and fruits were included. But beware! If you order coffee you will end up with 3 in 1, which is coffee, creamer and sugar mixed with boiling water. If you like that you will be fine. But for me who want black coffee with fresh milk the 3 in 1 is undrinkable.
The room was clean and the staff was very helpful with everything. The AC was the modern silent type. WiFi was only available in the resto and only available when the electricity was on. The electricity was only available in the afternoon and at night time. There was a TV but with no TV-signal, so they provided DVD:s to play in the DVD player instead. There were some interruptions of the power and water. But hey! This is a remote island far out in the Jawa sea after all. If you can't cope with this, then you might consider going to Bali instead.

Wonderful barbecued fresh fish

In the evenings and depending on the catch of the day, they served wonderful barbecued fresh fish in the resto. The environment which is surrounding the CocoHuts Inn and the view from the resto was really something you could die for. So if you ever will come to Karimun, then I recommend this place!

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
5 Location
5 Sleep Quality
5 Rooms
5 Service
5 Value for the money
5 Cleanliness 
I stayed here a week in January 2016

CocoHuts Inn
Jalan Kapuran, Karimunjawa, Central Java, 59455 Indonesia
Phone: +62 812 355 631 36

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CocoHuts Inn comes with a view! The resto I am enjoying the beautiful view Sunset view Breakfast Mie Goreng, fried noodles with chicken and egg Breakfast Nasi Goring, fried rice with chicken and egg The panoramic view from the resto where I ate my breakfast every morning. Related links: Bring the fucking shit back to where it belongs! Days passes, don't waste them... Review of Amore Cafe (Karimun Jawa, Indonesia) Review of Syailendra Hotel (Jepara, Indonesia)
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​Much more than I expected

When I booked the hotel in Jepara I just I went for one with a good price. It also looked good in the pictures at booking.com. But I was really positively surprised! Room was big, nice and clean. The room had a modern and very quiet AC. WiFi was free of charge and was working everywhere in the hotel, even in the room. Nice styling in the room and with additional lamps beside the bed.

The breakfast buffet was really good

A breakfast buffet was included. Nice buffet with Indonesian food and even fresh milk for the coffee! The restaurant had a delicious à la carte restaurant with both western and Indonesian dishes. Even their café latte is recommended. So the conclusion is that Syailendra hotel exceeded my expectations by far and can be recommended to anyone. The location is just a few minutes with motorcycle from the city centre of Jepara.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
5 Location
5 Sleep Quality
5 Rooms
5 Service
5 Value for the money
5 Cleanliness 
Stayed here two times in January 2016

Syailendra Hotel
Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto no 27, Jepara 59417, Indonesia
+62 291 429 7687
The reception
The room
Comfortable bed with bed lamps
From the breakfast buffet
From the breakfast buffet
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Great value at Pinoy Pamilya

It's a great value hotel. Big clean room with wooden floor and bathroom in light beige marble. The AC is the old style which means a little bit noisy and it can be difficult to adjust the temperature. But still acceptable. Typical Filipino breakfast with coffee is included. Good location near everything here in Pasay. MOA (Mall of Asia) is just a jeepney ride away, 5 min and 8 PHP. Metro Point Mall and LRT/MRT (The metro rail system) in walking distance from the hotel. Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport is 200-300 PHP away with a taxi. WiFi is good even in the room. The downside is the neighborhood which might be a little bit rough at night time. Many karaoke bars and some short time hotels nearby. But I have never experienced any harassment what so ever. 

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
5 Location
4 Sleep Quality
4 Rooms
5 Service
5 Value for the money
5 Cleanliness 
Stayed here several times in December 2015 - February 2016

Pinoy Pamilya Hotel
2897 F.B. Harisson cor. Cuneta Ave., Pasay, Luzon 1300, Philippines
Phone: 00 63 2702 2700
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The neighborhood, Pinoy Pamilya Hotel is located to the right 50 m in on F. B. Harrison St. The reception The inner yard The breakfast, Filipino style, which is included in the room price A finished breakfast View from room 216 Related links: UCC Good Coffee Smile in Manila​ Where to eat the fiery style in Manila? Visit Intramuros in Manila​ Manila American Cemetery & Memorial​ Visit the Manila Chinese Cemetery​ Review of Jatujak Thai Restaurant, Manila Review of hotel Isabelle Royale in Makati, Manila Review of Kyochon restaurant in Mall of Asia Review of Arya Persian Restaurant in Pasay Hiking trip to Mt Pinatubo Review of Casa Verde Boutique Hotel and Gardens, Imus, Manila Review of Chili's Restaurant in Mall of Asia Review of Burgoo, American Bar and Restaurant in Mall of Asia Review of Pinoy Pamilya Hotel in Pasay Review of 88 Courtyard Hotel in Pasay Video clips Manila Ocean Park​
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​My first visit ever on Chow King

I've seen Chow King everywhere in the Philippines but it was until now I tried it for the first time. The menu is not that exciting but the food was good and the portions surprisingly big compared to for example Jolibee. This particular Chow King is located near the centre of Toril.

The concept: Western fast food service style with Chinese food

For those who doesn't heard about Chow King, it is a Philippine-based chain. The concept combines a Western fast food service style with Chinese food. Chowking predominantly sells noodle soups, dim sum, and rice toppings. The company was founded in 1985, at a time when Western-style burger joints were dominating the Philippine fast food scene.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
3 Food 
3 Service
3 Value
3 Atmosphere
I was here April 2015.

Chow King
J. Rasay Street, Corner Agton Street, Toril, Davao City
Chow King Toril Davao

Chow King (Toril, Davao)

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Una Pizzeria, better than average (2014)

My first review 2014 I wrote this: We had pasta and pizza and compared to certain fast food places here in the Philippines which have the same type of food, this was by far better. Otherwise nothing special.

The café latte is best in town (2016)

In February 2016 I visited Pizzeria Una three times. The restaurant is located opposite of the Fernandos Hotel which I was currently staying at. The food is still good. I tried pork spiced with herbs the Italian style with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes. Second time I went for the traditional pizza. Their café latte is best in town together with blueberry cheesecake, although to my knowledge this might be the only place in Sorsogon where they serve this! So the competition isn't that fierce. The staff is friendly but not really attentive. I often had to wait for ordering the food, getting the bill and refilling of the water. They tend also to have the AC very cold so for me at least who doesn't want to sit in the full blast of cold air I had to chose my table with care.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Food 
3 Service
4 Value
3 Atmosphere
I was here September 2014 and February 2016.

​Una Pizzeria
Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Philippines
Phone: ​+63 56 211 3945

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The big burgers out of stock!

It was crowded like crazy. They misinterpreted our order so we got three colas instead of two. But it was smoothly corrected though. They were also out of stock of the big burgers so just the small burgers were available. Generally speaking I prefer MCDO instead of Jollibee. The location is in the central of Sorsogon.
In February 2016 I was here twice and guess what? Both times they were out of stock of the big burgers again! And there was still no MCDO in town.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
2 Food 
3 Service
3 Value
1 Atmosphere
Was here first time in September 2014

Jollibee Sorsogon
LKY Mall | Magsaysay Street, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines
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​Hmm I am longing for my big burgers!
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​Best baby back ribs in Sorsogon

If it hadn't been for less good service, I had given them 5 out of 5. To serve the food and letting us wait for the plates makes me annoyed. There were some other minor issues as well but anyway the staff were friendly after all. We ate the baby back ribs and Sinigang na Hipon (soup with vegetables and giant shrimps). The food was excellent. The CR for men was without tissue paper and soap. So in protest I used the CR for women which was equipped with both tissue paper and soap... The restaurant is located 5-10 min drive with tricycle from the city centre of Sorsogon.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
5 Food 
4 Service
5 Value
5 Atmosphere
Was here in September 2014

Casa Dominga
8 Alegre St. Maharlika Highway, AH26, Sorsogon City, 4700, Philippines
​Phone: +63 908 892 6584
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We were the only guests here this evening. Baby back ribs. Tender, juicy and delicious. Sinigang na Hipon, a Filipino sour soup dish with shrimp as the main ingredient. The sizzling baby back ribs. All servings were huge and tasty. Busy eating the delicious food. Related links: Ligñon Hill in Legazpi The rolling landscape of Bicol Mt Mayon, Philippines View from Paguriran Island (Sorsogon, Philippines) Review of Una Pizzeria Restaurant (Sorsogon, Philippines) Review of Jollibee restaurant (Sorsogon, Philippines) Review of Santa Clara Park Hotel (Sorsogon, Philippines)
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​Santa Clara Park Hotel is really a great place, can be recommended!

I stayed here for several nights. My room was spacious with a nice view over the compound. Everything was nice and clean. Friendly and service minded staff. No WiFi in the room but I stayed in the room 5 near the bar so most of the time I could enjoy free WiFi.

The breakfast not recommended though

They had only one type of breakfast 200 PHP, nothing wrong with it but it was an American dull breakfast with nothing special at all. Not recommended. Apart from that no other food was available. But since I had a fridge in the room I had my own stuff and it was ok to eat it in the bar. Coffee was complimentary. Only a few other guests were here under my stay. The location was 5 min by tricycle from the city of Sorsogon.

Rating: 1-5 where 1 is terrible and 5 is excellent
4 Location
5 Sleep Quality
5 Rooms
5 Service
5 Value for the money
5 Cleanliness 
Stayed here in September 2014

Santa Clara Park Hotel
Maharlika Highway Pangpang, Sorsogon, Luzon, Philippines
Santa Clara Park Hotel
The front desk
My room, second floor with the big window. Room nr 5.
View from the room.
You could eat your breakfast here.
Breakfast was not complimentary. 200 PHP for this, not recommended.
Very nice and quiet surroundings.