Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami, Spicy and Astringent, these are the tastes that this World Fusion Buffet/Cafe/Bakery has in store for everyone. Located at 196 A. Mabini Street, Baranggay Addition Hills, San Juan, Manila, 7 Flavors is an emerging food spot co-owned by one of the best Filipino chefs I know, Master Boy Logro.

I must admit that I am not familiar with the streets of San Juan, but with the help of prayer and friends, I manage to arrive at the restaurant just in time.

Facade and ample amount of parking spaces

With such an inviting facade, it made me more excited to have a taste of their take on Filipino and International cuisine. What’s great about 7 Flavors is that it’s not only a Buffet Restaurant, but it also has a Bakery and a Cafe.

Bakery

The Bakery can be easily accessed outside where in everything you buy (dine in or take out) is freshly baked. One of their best sellers is the 7 Flavors Ensaymada:

7 Flavors Ensaymada – P50.00

This is their version of an all-time favorite pasalubong, Ensaymada, which has a distinct flavor of vanilla butter cream, cheese, pandan, coconut, ube, flan and bacon. I find it odd that they placed bacon bits on top of the ensaymada, but after I took a bite on this colorful thing, the saltiness of the bacon bits worked really well with everything else. I was just a little concerned on how “gummy” this pastry was, but all in all, I find it quite interesting on how it tasted with all those flavors combined together. Indeed, this one’s a must try which you can get for only P50.00!! Here’s a menu on what their bakery has in store for everyone:

Very affordable!! :)

If you are craving for milkshakes, pasta, cakes, coffee or sandwiches, the 7 Flavors’ Gourmet Cafe is such a great place for you to dine in. You can eat outside, which is not advisable due to the super-hot weather this summer season;



or you can relax and enjoy your food inside the cafe.
Prior to entering the restaurant, a photo wall of Chef Boy Logro is displayed outside:

Comfy Black Sofa

Classy Dining Area

The wall inside the cafe is transformed into a menu board:


A cafe wouldn’t be complete without the creamy coffee and yummy cakes:

Sweetness Overload :)

Here’s the menu for the Gourmet Cafe:



Here are some of what we ordered from the cafe:

7 Flavors Cheesecake – P120.00

Another one of a kind creation only found in 7 Flavors, this calamansi-infused cheesecake, on a coconut and graham crust, topped with an ube and langka mixture, and fresh durian, frosted with coffee cream and dusted with Chocnut crumble will surely be an explosion of flavors in your mouth. A taste of this would literally make you search for all those ingredients one by one. It was a fun and an extraordinary experience trying this dessert.

Now, who wants some drinks?

Smores Milkshake – P140.00

This is what I ordered. I love how its sweetness is just right. Plus, it was topped with tiny marshmallows. Will definitely order this again the next time I visit 7 Flavors.

Inferno Milkshake – P80.00

Ms. Mars of Your Happy Camper ordered this and shared to us that the Tapioca Pearls were a little hot (maanghang). Another must try for adventurous foodies.

Black and White Mocha – P160.00

Here’s what Ms. Marge of Beyond Gallivanting ordered, the Black and White Mocha that looks and smells really good.

From top (clockwise) Mango-Banana Smoothie – P110.00, Bubblegum Dreams – P120.00, Butterbeer Milkshake – P155.00, Elvis Shake – P180.00 and Smores Milkshake – P140.00

We also tried their Italian Sodas which are available in 4 delicious flavors:

Strawberry, Blueberry, Passion Fruit and Kiwi – P80.00/each

I picked the Strawberry Italian Soda and it looks and tastes like a Kurant minus the vodka.
Next stop, the main event! Their Buffet is located at the second floor.



Sir Carlo, one of the co-owners of 7 flavors, explained to us that since they are still on soft opening, accessories such as railings are not yet installed. But he made sure that they are already working on it since it would be a bit unsafe to use the stairs with the absence of the railings.

Buffet Dining Area

The dining area was quite spacious and they also have private dining areas where you can enjoy your food more intimately with your family and friends.

Buffet Table

Check out the food choices served during lunch time:

Salad Station

Chef’s Salad

Fruits

Soup of the Day – Corn Soup

Bagoong Rice

They also have Plain Rice if that’s what you prefer.

Garlic Green Beans

Pork Bagnet with Fermented Shrimp

I love the Bagnet, but I find this dish too salty.

Buttered Chicken

Love the taste of this creamy dish plus it was not too salty.

Pumpkin Fritata

Fried Potato with Cheese and Bacon

Chicken Drumstick Sticky Lemon Sauce

Another chicken on the menu, I enjoyed this more than the buttered chicken.

Buttered Vegetables

Malaysian Beef Randang

This is my first time to try a Malaysian Beef Randang and I love how tender the meat was. It was also full of flavor and it was such a colorful dish with all the green and orange veggies on top.

Norwegian Meat Balls

I WANT MORE. I really need to know how this was prepared because I find this very delicious. It’s just like pringles, once you pop, you can’t stop. Haha

Korean Style Mafu Tofu

Beef Bourguignon

Another great dish, what can I say, I just love beef!

Fried Fish with Tropical Fruits Salsa

I love the taste of the fish, but the breading was a bit soggy maybe because of the salsa.

Eggplant Parmigiana

Asian BBQ Pork Ribs

Chicken Wings Butter Spicy Sauce

Quesadilla and Lettuce Wraps Station

After a sumptuous meal, a dessert is a must!

Dessert Station

Strawberry Cup Chef

German Chocolate Bar

Mango Bar

I find the desserts a bit dry, except for the cake with a mint leaf on top. I love that the icing has the right sweetness and its cake is moist. Hopefully they get to create better desserts soon since this is just a soft opening.

Lime and Tea Shots and Apple Caramel Crumble Shots

I was able to taste the Apple Caramel Crumble Shot and it was too sweet for my liking maybe because of too much caramel syrup resting at the bottom of the shot glass.
What’s a better way to end a tummy-filling event but with a group photo:

photo grabbed from Ms. Roch of Roch Kirstin

For those who would like to try great tasting dishes that would definitely make you want to come back for more, I recommend 7 Flavors Restaurant. They are currently on a soft opening promo (20% discount) until June 14, 2015, so reserve a table now to enjoy everything you order at a lower price. I can’t wait to bring my family here so that they would also be able to have a one of a kind gastronomical experience just like me. I would like to thank you Ms. Kathy Kenny Ngo of Life Is Kulayful for the invite and to 7 Flavors’ staff and management for a wonderful dining experience.

7 Flavors
196 A. Mabini St. Brgy. Addition Hills
San Juan, Metro Manila
5430325
7 Flavors Website
7 Flavors Facebook Page

7 Flavors Artisan Bakery: 7:00am-8:00pm Daily
7 Flavors Gourmet Cafe: 8:00am-11:00pm Daily
7 Flavors World Fusion Buffet: 11:00am-2:00pm (Lunch)
6:00pm-10:00pm (Dinner)

Buffet Price: (Comes with Unlimited Iced Tea/ Water)
Mon-Thurs (Lunch) – P399.95
Mon-Thurs (Dinner) – P499.95
Fri-Sun (Lunch/Dinner) – P599.95

Jayvee and I wanted to try newly opened restaurants found at the SM Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall and since it was a Saturdate, we decided to dine in one of these restaurants.

photo grabbed from www.liasfoodjourney.blogspot.com

We saw a lot of people standing outside 8 Cuts Burger Blends so we checked out what they were falling in line for. We borrowed their menu and these are what they have in store for everyone:

menu photos grabbed from 8 Cuts Facebook Page

After reading about all of these mouthwatering snacks, we finally decided to eat there. We then waited in line together with the other hungry people crowding in front of the restaurant. After 20 minutes, we were ushered to our table and the server took our orders.

Our burgers were served 30 minutes after ordering, but the fries and milkshake were still nowhere in sight.

Piggy – P245.00

The Piggy is a quarter-pounder BEEF BOMB BLEND (chuck + short rib) patty with mozzarella, fried bacon strips, house-made bacon jam, lollo rossa greens (lettuce), tomatoes and garlic aioli placed between two Sesame Seed Buns. This was too huge for my mouth so I had to use a knife and a fork to eat this. :p The patty was full of flavor so I really didn’t add anything on my burger. I love the melted mozzarella and nothing could go wrong with a burger containing fried bacon strips.

Double Cheese Burger – P285.00

The double cheese burger is composed of two HOUSE BLEND (short rib + rib eye) all-beef patty with lollo rossa greens (lettuce), american cheddar, sliced tomatoes, onions and sauce #3 (BurgerBar’s original house dressing) placed between two Sesame Seed Buns. Jayvee just added a bit of his favorite hot sauce on his burger and it was all good. The patty was a bit dry for me compared to the Piggy’s patty, but it was also flavorful in its own unique way.
 
We also ordered skinny fries and a Salted Caramel Shake that arrived minutes before we finished our burgers T_T Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to take a picture of the fries and shake, so here are some photos I grabbed from my fellow bloggers.

photo grabbed from www.magingalagadngsining.wordpress.com

photo grabbed from www.valchoa.wordpress.com

Skinny Fries costs P45.00 while the Salted Caramel Shake (12oz) costs P150.00. The fries were plain with just a dash of pepper and salt to taste, but you could pay for add-ons such as bacon, cheese, egg or chilis. We opted not to get add-ons since they were a bit pricey, ranging from P70.00 – P125.00 depending on what add-ons you choose. As for the Salted Caramel Shake…… Holy Shake! It was a bit sweet but definitely tastes AMAZING! We had to place it somewhere unseen so that we won’t be tempted to drink it all up in an instant. lol Again, this was a bit pricey for a 12oz shake but I highly recommend this ^^
 
All in all it was a good experience and we’ll surely visit 8 Cuts Burger Blends soon since we still have a lot of burgers and shakes to try that looks delicious just by reading their descriptions on their menu. But make sure to have a budget of at least P500.00/person since their burgers are a bit expensive compared to other restaurants that also specializes in great tasting burgers. ^^

8 Cuts Burger Blends
3rd level, Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall,
EDSA cor Julia Vargas Ave, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City
6314388
8 Cuts Burger Blends Facebook Page

Every Saturday, we usually go to the mall and try restaurants or watch a movie, but this Saturday, we planned something different. We wanted to go to Sky Ranch ever since it’s soft opening last March but we weren't able to visit yet due to unavailability of boyfriend's car.
 
But when I saw this, I tried convincing Jayvee that we had to avail this promo and visit Sky Ranch ASAP! :)

photo grabbed from www.momexplorer.blogspot.com

So when he agreed to go, we filed vacation leaves at work and when Saturdate came, we commuted going to their house at Cavite and from there, we took his car and went straight to Tagaytay :) It took us about an hour to arrive at the Sky Ranch via Emilio Aguinaldo Highway. Good thing was there were still some parking slots (Parking Fee - P50.00) available when we arrived, unfortunately it rained so we stayed at the car while we waited for the rain to subside.

photo grabbed from www.marlonizer.wordpress.com

When the rain stopped, we went to the ticket booth and bought our discounted tickets :) There's no ride all you can ticket at Sky Ranch. You need to pay for each ride you would like to try.

photo grabbed from www.joratilla.blogspot.com

Since Jayvee hates the Super Viking Ride (even the Mini Viking, lol), the only ride we tried that day was the Sky Eye. It is said to be the tallest Ferris wheel in the Philippines at 63m (207ft) with 32 gondolas. Before lining up at the Sky Eye, you must first purchase a ticket at the ticket booth.

photo grabbed from www.jyuzou.blogspot.com

Then we lined up at the Sky Eye :)

While on queue ^^

There are also mimes found all around Sky Fun Amusement Park. Jayvee took a picture of me with the mime next to the Sky Eye entrance :)

Hello Mr. Mime ^^

There's a container in front of the mime and if you place any amount of money inside, he will dance or move for you. :) After 15-20 minutes of waiting in line, it was our turn to ride the Sky Eye ^^

Inside the gondola

The space inside the gondola would only fit 3-4 persons since leg area was a bit small. The ride (one loop) lasts for 10 minutes. There was a fireworks display and it was a perfect timing since we were still riding the Sky Eye at that time.

Fireworks Display :)

After the ride, we just took some photos of the Sky Eye and the Carousel.

Sky Eye at Night

Carousel at Night

Before going home, we ate Bulalo somewhere in Tagaytay. Unfortunately, I could not recall the restaurant's name. There were nipa huts outside where you could dine as well. Here's the only photo we had during dinner:

Bulalo for dinner: Perfect for the rainy weather at Tagaytay

Bulalo for dinner, perfect for the rainy weather at TagaytayWe really had a great time at Sky Ranch. We'll definitely visit soon to see the other rides, attractions and restaurants that were still under construction during their soft opening. :)
 
Here are Sky Ranch’s new entrance and ride fees:

photo grabbed from Sky Ranch Website

Sky RanchNasugbu Via Tuy Road, Brgy Kaybagal
South (beside Taal Vista Hotel), Tagaytay City
8570100
Sky Ranch Facebook Page

While browsing the net, Jayvee found this event wherein there are food stalls and you get to taste different samplers of their products. He sent it on my email and I checked it out. Seeing food written everywhere, I told Jayvee that we have to go to this event. It was my first time to discover such an event and I would really enjoy tasting everything from sandwiches, Filipino delicacies, bite size samplers of dishes and of course, the desserts :) The event took place at the NBC Tent, BGC Taguig and there's an entrance fee of P200.00/person.

Upon arriving, we can hear the loud music coming from the event and there were a lot of people who have just arrived as well.

Yummy Eats Logo outside the NBC Tent (photo grabbed from www.leahdeleon.com)

After paying for the admission (P200.00) we were given a golden paper plate and a passport (booklet) wherein every time you taste a sampler from a booth, they put a stamp on their booth number seen on the booklet. So in case you loved what you have tasted, you can't get a 2nd sampler, instead you have to buy to relive that glorious moment of eating their product :) And because I was busy eating, I totally forgot to take pictures of what I ingested. Lol

The only photo I had at the event

Inside the NBC Tent were these cocktail tables where in you can place your food while you enjoy each product. If you want to sit down, there are also dining areas outside the tent, unfortunately, you'll be sweating buckets outside since it was super-hot at that time. Besides the numerous food stalls, there were also cooking demonstrations, cook-offs and raffles at the event. We were able to finish all booths but we were so full that we went home with plates still full of desserts, etc.

cookies, cupcakes, chocolates that are oooo so heavenly :)

Our P200.00 was really worth it because our tummies were happy and we even got extra sweets for our friends back at the office. It was really fun attending this kind of event, and I'm looking forward to attending more food bazaars in the future. :) Here are some tips that I can share to you when attending food events such as this:

1. Bring WATER! You'll definitely need this since you'll taste so many sweet desserts. Some stalls might sell mineral water but at a higher price. Yummy Eats placed water containers on site with paper cups on the side but I still recommend that you bring your own water just to make sure you have enough.

2. Bring a Tupperware in case you have so many sweets left so you won't end up like us (going outside with paper plates looking like we came from a kids party.lol) It's better that you have a container so the food won’t get dirty and you can keep it in your bag. :p

3. Come early so that you get to taste freshly made products and best sellers are still available as samplers. :)

I really hope that I could attend more food bazaars in the future. ^^

Extra photo, look at Jayvee's after Yummy Eats tummy bulge. Love you :)

Happy Tummy ^^