After 10 grueling rounds of jogging and walking around the University of the Philippines academic oval, my good friend, who I shall now nickname Goddess, and I decided to go vegan for the night as we didn't want to undo all that hardwork.
So, we drove to Likha Diwa along C.P. Garcia, Diliman, an eclectic vegetarian restaurant. However, it seemed close that day, if not totally forever, so I was afraid that we'd end up with some fast food. Fortunately, she knows a vegan place. Unfortunately, she couldn't remember exactly where.
After leaving no stone unturned all over Teachers Village, while stalking some hot caucasian guy to be offered sacrifice to the Goddess, we finally found what we're looking for, PIPINO - Vegetarian Food by Pino along Malingap Street beside Bayantel Building.
I first thought that we were going to the dining area at the first floor but Goddess ushered me to the second floor which could only be accessed through the back door. I love the idea as it gave the feel of exclusivity.
True enough, the place seemed undiscovered, at least for me, because there were only two customers that time, one pinay and one caucasian woman.
I so love the interior, squeaky clean and cozy. I would say fresh.
And I give the food a thumbs up. I love vegetables but I never really like a vegetable dish that doesn't have a hint of meat in it, but the Vegan Lasagna was great and did not hurt that the serving was huge, around 4" x 3" x 3" if I'm not mistaken. The only minus is that it wasn't as scorching hot as I preferred it.
The Cucumber+Lemongrass+Ginger Cooler was also good although towards the last few sips, the ginger taste was becoming too strong. The Pipino shake was equally refreshing.
All in all, it is a great place with great food and I would be glad to bring some friends there soon.
So, we drove to Likha Diwa along C.P. Garcia, Diliman, an eclectic vegetarian restaurant. However, it seemed close that day, if not totally forever, so I was afraid that we'd end up with some fast food. Fortunately, she knows a vegan place. Unfortunately, she couldn't remember exactly where.
After leaving no stone unturned all over Teachers Village, while stalking some hot caucasian guy to be offered sacrifice to the Goddess, we finally found what we're looking for, PIPINO - Vegetarian Food by Pino along Malingap Street beside Bayantel Building.
I first thought that we were going to the dining area at the first floor but Goddess ushered me to the second floor which could only be accessed through the back door. I love the idea as it gave the feel of exclusivity.
True enough, the place seemed undiscovered, at least for me, because there were only two customers that time, one pinay and one caucasian woman.
I so love the interior, squeaky clean and cozy. I would say fresh.
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| @ Php 120.00, not bad! |
The Cucumber+Lemongrass+Ginger Cooler was also good although towards the last few sips, the ginger taste was becoming too strong. The Pipino shake was equally refreshing.
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| @ Php 80.00 each! |
All in all, it is a great place with great food and I would be glad to bring some friends there soon.
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