We dropped by Big Bad Bowls last night after a usual Saturday Night drinking session and we are glad that there is a nearby resto that is open 24 hours and can cater our need to eat some delicious Japanese dishes. They are located at the Sen. Efrain Trenas blvd going to the Divesion road & right after the bridge near San Agustin. They have one Ramen and one Beef noodle soup and their menu and I got interested on what is their take on the Pork Chashu Ramen. I ordered via a paper checklist one bowl with add-ons on the Tamago egg and an iced tea. We got three bowls in total as Jann and Rene also ordered Ramen, but with no add-ons.

I only took one picture unfortunately after our orders were served.

Big Bad Bowls
Dish: Pork Chashu Ramen

Price: 120php

Noodles: Firmness is soft to moderate
Broth: Flavorful but the richness is somewhat average.
Sliced chashu pork belly is okay.
Eggs are boiled & marinated. Not soft-boiled though.
Servings: Large quantity in noodles and broth. Hence the name Big Bad Bowls.

Value over the price: 9/10

Overall it is an average ramen taste but not that good of a ramen in terms of authenticity. You get your money’s worth and your cravings satisfied. The total amount spent was P210, and that is pretty low-costed for one ramen meal. I have yet to try their gyoza side dish and maybe the beef noodles on my next visit.  

I always check out the new posts from the group Kaon Ta Iloilo or KTI especially those that interest me. Well, it is almost all of them but I am particularly at looking at new places that serve noodles soup, Ramen or any other dish related to that. Recently, I have noticed the sequence of the post of a newly opened place which got me curious about their dish called Chao Long. It is of Vietnamese origin but they say that it is a popular menu in Palawan particularly in Puerto Princesa City.

The pictures they posted were very enticing, so is the price and so I decided to schedule my visit to the place named Alli’s Viet’s Chao Long and Café. It is located near the corner end just before the NEDA Regional Office in General Hughes Street. I went to the place right after my office hours and the good thing is it was just a jeepney ride (Jaro CPU) away. It was nearing dusk when I arrived and two to three persons were eating. The area is somewhat below the average eatery but it is not that small. I ordered one bowl of Chao Long, extra boiled egg and Garlic Bread. Minutes later, my order was served and I immediately took a picture (as per the Millenials’ routine).

I can immediately smell the therapeutic aroma of the hot soup with a spicy kick. The broth is just right to my liking and I can also spice it more with the chili paste. The Udon noodles were firm though the beef meat is slightly chewy. It was a smaller bowl for a serving but the full flavor is there. I even dipped the garlic bread just like how I eat Batchoy and asked for extra soup.

Total bill: 85 pesos. You can check the rest of their menu below.

Alli’s Viet’s Chao Long and Café is open every day, from 8am to 8pm and their Google Map location is placed below. From the downtown area, you can reach the place by riding a Jaro CPU or Lapaz jeepney.

*banner image from Journeying James.