SG-MNL-SG: 33 Hours (Part 1)

I just arrived back from my very short trip to Manila - 33 hours all in all. Believe me that in this short span of time, I think I have gained like a million pounds from all the eating that I have done from everywhere.

From the airport, I traveled for about an hour before I finally reached my place - traffic jam caused by the ridiculous road works in EDSA (Highway), my mom was waiting for me at the front door to go to lunch with her "Saturday Group" - the name says it, a group of friends that tries to make it a point to meet every Saturday for lunch, it's just an excuse, they meet more than once a week.. haha but they try to be as complete as possible on Saturdays...

And so... lunch, dropped my bags and off we went - to Türkçe Yer. We have been fond of Mediterranean food and this was indeed very nice. The only draw back was the Baygon smell (they just sprayed) and the lack of lunch crowd. I was told that there are more people during dinner time. Of course, mother complained (the smell), apparently she became friends with the owner...


Pita Bread


Lentil Soup with Lemon


Cevizli Biber - Chili Walnut Dip


Tuna Salatasi - Tuna, Tomato, Lettuce


Babaganuc - Eggplant with Tomato & Chili
(I forgot to take a snap before we dug in)


Kusbasi - Grilled Beef Tenderloin (x 2 orders)
Karisik Izgaran - Kebab, Shish Tavuk, Kusbasi (Which looks similar, I forgot to take a snap)


Yarim Izgara - Grilled Half Boneless Chicken (x 2 orders)


Türkçe Yer Bar & Restaurant
#35 Timog Avenue, Brgy. South Triangle

After the meal, we still ordered dessert, tea and coffee for everyone...really stuffed. My lunch was really enjoyable because of the good food but more so because of good company - mom, auntie edna, auntie aida, auntie lily. Aw, I miss meeting Tita Terry and Tita Angie this trip :(

Time: 12 - 1.30pm | Saturday