Foodtrip: Army Navy

I maybe fat but I am never a burger kind of person. So what am I doing on a burger joint specifically, Army Navy. It is all my lil bro's fault, no it's my mistake actually I shouldn't have asked him where he wanted to eat knowing that he loves burger that much and I am the sister who will obliged no matter what. To cut the long story short we end up having our dinner at Army Navy near UST.

The place has a very modern-ish feel. Its actually very cool and comfy. There are a few diners since it's a Sunday evening. But on weekdays, whenever I pass the area on my way to work, the place is pack with students nonetheless.

Looking at their menu, I was flummoxed. I cannot do this. I felt temptation and guilt rolling at the same time. But what am I supposed to do, well I opted for the lesser evil (or so I thought). I ordered Vegetable Burrito. Haha! Well at least I still had my greens. If it does count.

Vegetable Burrito

"Flour Tortilla filled with Spanish rice, beans, onions, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, green bell pepper, cilantro guacamole and sour cream"

Salsa and the Sour cream

Here's the proper way to eat your burrito. See that? 

Vegetable Burrito comes with a slice of lime, salsa and sour cream. The combination of this all was very pleasant to my palate. I had 2-3 bites then I'm done. I had mine for take home. Not because it's not good enough. It's pretty flavorful but knock knock I'm trying to lose weight here and I can't just lose myself now. The order is too heavy for me and I just cant eat it on one sitting I'll have the rest of it tomorrow.

But what I cannot resist ( and I need to do my evening run for this ) is the Freedom fries. Which is actually a very limited freedom. This is where I am wishing that I have more of this seasoned, thinly cut, crispy fries. Pair it with their freshly brewed iced tea. So good and refreshing.

Why can't I have more of my freedom?

My lil bro's order was based on where his eyes landed first and that's the huge poster near the order taker, the Starving Sailor Sandwich. In which you can choose whether you like steak or chicken, my brother chose the latter.

"Thinly sliced Rib Eye Steak or Chicken topped with Jalapeno cheese spread, green bell pepper and caramelized onions in an 8-inch sourdough bread. "

I didn't get to taste this one, but according to lil bro at first bite, he noticed the bread. Its not like the others he had tried. Though the onions overpower everything and he just noticed the cheese spread like a minute before he finished eveything for him it was still really good and filling. And I am a living witness to that I saw it on his face and he ate everything in what, like, five minutes?? ;)

I am very much curious about the bread though, which my brother is raving on our way home. So maybe, there's a reason to be back at Army Navy's after all. ;)

Ciao! 

A Trip to the Big City Grilled Hotdogs and Sausages

What's with the burgers and sausages that we cant get enough of. Is it the smokiness, the juiciness, the overall package or it's just the way things are because it definitely taste good and filling in every bite. Plus the fats that goes with it? Yep! It adds all to that awesomeness! Why is it that everything bad have to taste so great. And everything that taste so great adds up to your weight. Why? Why? Why? Life can be so unfair. 

It has been days now since I tasted one of the best sausage and burger in town. From the Big City Grilled Hotdogs and Sausages, Bratwurst of Johsonville is in the house. But wait, before I move on with that and make your mouth waters, I would like to tell you on how we end up in the Big City. It was right after we went to 34th Manila International Book Fair. I'm a book freak you know and this is what live for aside from food. Heehee. 

You see, weekends on a mall was quite a stress especially during lunch time every resto and fast food, big or small was packed at that time of day. We have no choice but to dine on the first stall that offered a space for us. After roaming around we finally end up on a small hotdog joint, Big City Grilled Hotdogs and Sausages. Not a good pick for me, I may say because at 2pm we were all starving and sandwiches and buns were a no no for me. The good thing though was they also serve rice meals that comes with sausages or burger patties or both. Well, what do you know I have both. Told you I'm starving. 

Sizzling Bratwurst and Burger Patty

The bad thing is If you are really starving and you want it fast then this place should not be on your list. The service is bad and too slow and the waiter is kinda on a panic mode. They serve our food an hour after. But our anger subsided when we had our first bite of both the sausage and their burger patty. It was grilled to perfection, the smokiness and juiciness and flavors rolled onto your palate like a rollercoaster wow! It was the best day of my life. Lolz. 

French Fries

What is a burger without fries of-course we wouldn't miss a chance. The fries is not the usual dehydrated potatoes that we had on other food joint. This one tasted like a real potato and was seasoned well. A good serving for 50 pesos.

The Bratwurst is a must try! It is definitely worth the wait. I might drop by at the grocery for Johnsonvilles Bratwurst. ONLY! Lol.

I will see more of the Big City sometime soon. ;)