Som's Noodle Hous

Whether you are looking for a quick fix on your hunger or really in search for a new adventure for your taste buds, you’ll feel right at home at Som’s Noodle House. Som’s, as very hardcore foodies calls the place is a small eatery that serves delicious 100% authentic Thai cuisine. Som’s is one of the best restaurant or eatery in Manila.

This small eatery located in a somewhat hard to find location on Algeir St. (or Alger st. according to the street sign) near Rockwell is owned and managed by Parinya and Eva Pattamadilok and was named after their daughter Som.

I have dinned in this eatery for a couple of time now and I still can’t get enough of their spicy squid and shrimps. Pardon me, but I have forgotten the name of the actual recipe but one thing that got stuck with me is the superb taste of dish. It was that good that I can’t help but salivate while I write about it.

For everyone who wants to try Som’s Noodle house, I guarantee that you wont regret all the effort in going there. They are located along Algier or Alger St. close to Rockwell. Near the old grilla. The setup of the eatery is very informal as the tables and stools we literally set up on the side of the road facing the counter, But that adds to its sense of adventure. There is also a branch in Mandaluyong near the city hall.

I have added this map just to make it a little easier for you just in case.

Fat Michael's

It was one Saturday afternoon, after a few minutes’ drive from Quezon City, we arrived at Bangkal, Makati. It was a joy ride planned by my cousin Aubrey. The plan is to visit as many thrift shops as possible around metro Manila. Me on the other hand I have a totally different plan in mind, and a gastronomical one – so to speak. I made a reservation well ahead of time, hust incase.

I have read and heard several accounts about a cozy restaurant in Bangkal, all of them nice, well, almost. I have read an article where the owner claimed that they have an ‘indifferent staff service’, the reason being – it’s either they treat you like a family or not at all.  A resto with an attitude, I will feel right at home.  

Fat Michael’s as the place is called is a family managed restaurant. After satisfying my cousin initial curiosity about those thrift shops, It was my turn. And what do you know, we found the resto hidden amongst, guess what, Thrift shops.

The place looks old from the inside. With their round tables and hand carved wooden chairs, it almost feels like our grandmas house. I was right, it feels like home indeed.

We occupied a corner table and ordered seafood paella, grilled chicken and beed salpicao. After the orders were served, the table fell silent, only the occasional clanking of fork and spoons on the plate could be heard. That is saying a lot. The food was great. If I have to rate the food from 1-10 ten being the highest, I would say “Nine”. And the price is reasonable.

We left Fat Michael’s that day thinking when are we going back again.

Fat Michael is located at: 115 A. Rodriguez Avenue., corner Gen. Lacuña St., Bangkal, Makati City, Phlippines/ They are opens on Mondays until Saturdays, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
 

 

Broadway Court Apartelle

If you are in the metro and looking for a Cheap and decent hotel in Manila to stay in, I recommend the Broadway Court Apartelle or to some it’s just Broadway Apartelle. The place could aptly be called affordable and decent hotel to stay in, the word cheap will not do her justice. Located in the heart of the metro but the ambience is one that you can call relax and peaceful.

Located just a few steps away from the LRT Gilmore station, near St. Paul University Systems Quezon City and Literally a stone throw away from both the Broadway Centrum and the Parish of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, It’s in the center of it all. The appartelle is manned 24 hours by courteous staff. They are not in uniform (except for the guard) so it will give you the homely feel.

Amenities inside the tidy room includes a dining set, fridge, electric stove, air conditioning, a television set and clean bathroom with hot and cold shower. All that just for the affordable amount of 1,200 php, or roughly around $30 per night. Check out time is 12:00 noon on the following day. They also have weekly and monthly packages if you are interested.

Visit the Broadway Court Apartelle you’ll never regret staying there.