Jipan, a Japanese Bakery

I learned about Jipan through a friend last year. She kept raving about their Walnut bread and since I love bread, I decided to check it out. And true to her word, the walnut bread is really good and healthy too. It's made of whole wheat and has bits and pieces of walnut. Their bread is always freshly baked and very filling too. They also have a wide variety of breads, from sandwiches to pastries and loaves and they also have a dining area for those craving for Japanese food.



The walnut bread - Php100.00


Wide assorment of breads


Jipan, Japanese Bakery:

1. #220 Pilar St., Mandaluyong City
T: (632) 723-5517 / 718-3891

2. Upper Level, SM Megamall, Building A (near Toy Kingdom)
T: (632) 633-5990

3. 2nd Level, Glorietta 4
Ayala Center, Makati City
T: (632) 728-9442

Painted Red & Red Kimono: The Best of Two Worlds

Out of all the restaurants in The Atrium, my kids and I decided to try Painted Red & Red Kimono. Why? Because it's actually 2 restaurants with 2 very different cuisines offering 2 separate menus. BUT just one dining area so we were able to satisfy our cravings. In my opinion, whoever thought of this is a genius. Painted Red serves modern American cuisine from salads, soups, oysters, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, steak, pork chops, and non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. Red Kimono serves modern Japanese cuisine. My daughter wanted pizza and the other wanted tempura so we were all pleased and happy. Kudos to the owners of these 2 restaurants!



I love the concept of these two restos. Really modern, urban, and chic.


Classic Cheese Pizza Php195.00 from Painted Red


Check out the menu of Red Kimono...They have one whole page dedicated to all the veggie lovers out there.


Ebi Tempura Bento Php225.00 (includes 4 pcs of tempura)


If you order a bento set, add Php25.00 and you'll get Miso Soup.


If you order a bento set, add Php45.00 and you'll get 3 pieces of Gyoza.


If you order a bento set, add Php75.00 and you'll get Crunchy Tuna Maki.

Painted Red and Red Kimono:
2nd Level
SM Megamall Atrium
SM Megamall
EDSA cor. Julia Vargas Avenue
Mandaluyong
T: (632) 899-2753

Seryna & Sashimi: A Perfect Fit

On the spur of the moment, we decided to check out Seryna last Sunday because of the the raves we heard about this resto. Little did we know that it draws such a huge crowd. We were there quite early, around 11:15am, but they said that the tables were all reserved. We decided to try our luck and insisted that they put our name on the waiting list. We then passed the time by walking around the area but after coming back around 2-3 times and being told that there were still no available tables, I began to falter. I even told my husband that we should just eat somewhere else but he was adamant and so we waited and our persistence finally paid off. We got a table!!

I like the design and ambiance of the resto. It's simple yet modern. But how I wish they made the place bigger so that they had a bigger seating capacity.


Jam-packed on a Sunday


Check out the Japanese wines and the wooden design of the walls

For our appetizers, we ordered the following:


Edamame Php 90.00 - I was delighted to see this on their menu cuz I love edamame but I was surprised when they served it. The serving size was so small for the price we had to pay.


Salmon Sashimi Php235.00 - LOVED this! Very, very, very fresh and sweet!


Maguro Sashimi - Php215.00 Again, very, very, very FRESH! Hands down, Seryna knows their sashimi!


Tofu Wasabi Cream Salad - Php200.00 - Everyone liked this dish. Tofu served with a twist and the amount of wasabi was just right and it even cleared by clogged nostrils!


***Take Note: During lunch, Seryna offers bento lunch sets. Each set comes with salad, miso soup, rice, the main dish, a side dish (In our case, the side dish was radish. I have no clue what it's called but it was really tasty), and 2 slices of orange. We decided to get the sets since it offers good value for money and everyone (and I mean EVERYONE) was ordering it.***




The Famous Lunch Bento Sets



Kaisen Gozen - Php320.00 - The specialty and best seller of Seryna. The sashimi was served on top of radish and came with a bowl of Japanese rice. Definitely, a must try!


Makunouchi Bento Php485.00 - This bento box is perfect for those who want to try everything. It comes with tempura, grilled tuna, and sashimi.


Tonkatsu Gozen Php320.00 - The pork was very tender and juicy and crisp on the outside.


Tempura Gozen Php320.00 - This set came with 2 pieces of ebi tempura, fish tempura, mushroom tempura, and veggie tempura.


Tempura Soba - Php 315.00 - My daughter loved it and finished everything in the bowl but for the price, the bento lunch sets offers a more attractive and reasonable price.

Out of all the dishes we tried that day, I came to the conclusion that without a doubt, Seryna offers very fresh sashimi. It was juicy and moist and some of the best I've ever tasted. Can't wait to come back for more! And this time, I'll call ahead of time and make a reservation. =)

Seryna: (across Makati Cinema Square)
2277 Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Tel No.: 894-3855 / 894-3853