Filling Station Bar & Café: A Review

This diner, known as Makati's Riverdale, is the place to go if you want to experience the life in 1950s and 1970s. I'd say that the interior design and music have truly delighted and impressed me. I am an old soul, so I appreciate things like this - classic songs/music, cool memorabilia, waitresses dressed like those in old diners in the United States, I love everything vintage!

Location – Located in Makati's red light district. We walked from our office to this restaurant. If you plan on driving, please keep in mind that parking is limited; better take a cab or walk if you live nearby.

Ambiance/Vibe – The interior is visually amazing. The space is enormous, but by 8 p.m., it is nearly full! Instagram-worthy!

Service/Staff – very friendly and attentive. special thanks to Nathan for assisting us, taking photos, and always keeping an eye on us.

Food – Good, but nothing out of the ordinary. It's basically the same food you can get at any other restaurant in the metro.

Pork Adobo Flakes Rice

Garlic Shrimp Diablo

Lechon kawali

Mango Freeze

Price – For me it’s really pricey – as mentioned there’s nothing special about the food. I checked the nearby tables, and the majority of them had milk shakes and nachos only. 

Garlic Shrimp Diablo (I guess we only have 6pcs of shrimps) – Php 383.00

Chicken Soup (just a cup, {not bowl}  of soup, not even good for sharing hehehe) – Php 128.00

Rice (Pork Adobo Flakes) – Php 293.00

Lechon Kawali (look the pic how small the serving is) – Php303.00

Mango Freeze – Php135.00 *this is a must-try

The overall experience has been fantastic. If you're looking for a great place to relax (or perhaps travel back in time), I highly recommend Filling Station. However, if you're like me and want great food that's worth every penny, this isn't the place for you. *peace!

This isn’t a sponsored post. All things written here are based on my 100% experience and personal views. Rates mentioned are subject to change. 

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Ash ❤❤❤

Spicy Coco Pollo

Hi guys! I haven't posted any recipes here in years. I made spicy coco pollo tonight. This is not my original recipe; I believe it was featured in YummyPh in 2007, if I'm not mistaken.

So I'm gonna share my very own version of this dish.

This is the most decent photo I got. 😂

✔Olive Oil or butter

✔chicken breast fillet, sliced into strips

✔garlic, chopped

✔onions, chopped

✔ Thyme

✔ Cayenne

✔1/4 cup chicken stock

✔1 cup coconut milk (You can add some cream too)

✔ tablespoon bagoong alamang

✔2-3 pcs of chili finger, julienned

✔kangkong leaves

✔1 can whole mushroom, chopped

✔and some toasted chopped garlic (optional)

✔ salt and pepper to taste

Almost done! Yummy 😊

1.     In a pan, saute the chicken strips in oil with garlic and onion and thyme. Then add the mushroom.

2.     Add the chicken stock, coconut milk, bagoong, chili finger, and kangkong leaves.

3.     Simmer until all the ingredients are cooked and the sauce is reduced to a thick consistency.

4.     Top with toasted garlic.

As seen in my IG. 

He loves gata, so I'm confident he'll enjoy this dish.

I used gata powder dissolved in 60ml hot water, by the way. This is my first time making this dish, and I'd say it's delicious.

Ash ❤❤❤

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