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GREEN HALO ORGANIC
STORE AND CAFÉ
WHAT:
A hole-in-the-wall café that focuses on
green-minded eats.
WHERE:
Shop 11, Cubao Expo, Gen. Romulo
Street, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City,
tel: +63 (916) 231 7061
MUST-TRY:
The place is known for its Choc Nut
Coffee and a host of other interesting drinks,
like the Peppermint Barako Frappé and the
Tarragon Tea Shake. The Malunggay Pasta
is prepared like a traditional pesto pasta dish,
BLISSFUL BELLY
VEGETARIAN CUISINE
WHAT:
A
turo-turo
(cafeteria) style eatery that’s
as close as you can get to vegetarian fast food.
Blissful Belly is a simple spot that puts an
emphasis on healthy, flavorsome food.
WHERE:
2nd Floor, Llannar Building, 77
Xavierville Avenue corner B. Gonzalez Street,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City, tel: +63 (917)
898 5319, (2) 775 2419, (2) 920 3487. Closed
on Sundays.
MUST-TRY:
The place is known for its
turo-turo
setup. Variety is also the name of the game,
as the menu changes from day to day. Luckily,
their bestsellers — like the delightful Vegetable
Kare-Kare, satisfying Tofu Sisig and fragrant
Vegetable Curry — are usually available. It’s
possible to order meals à la carte, and you may
but is a less tangy yet equally appetizing
version of the Italian recipe. The Mushroom
Basil Sandwich is good too.
WHY:
This sleepy little café stays true
to the non-glossy feel of Cubao Expo’s
indie persuasion. Drop by if you want a
grassroots-type dining experience.
GREENS
VEGETARIAN
RESTAURANT
AND CAFÉ
WHAT:
A homey café that’s nestled
behind a quiet garden.
WHERE:
92 Scout Castor Street,
Quezon City, tel: +63 (2) 415 4796,
(2) 376 2781
MUST-TRY:
The Tofu Sisig is tasty
and packs a lot of bite; the Escabeche
made with “fake fish”, plus the Grilled
Mushroom and Tofu Kebabs with a
yummy teriyaki-type marinade, all
make for hearty main dishes too. The
café also offers a Budget Meal Buffet,
and for your sweet tooth, moist carrot
and chocolate cakes based on vegan
recipes.
WHY:
The easy atmosphere makes
for a steady place to dine, while the
delectable flavors will whet your
appetite. Greens provides a quick,
easy and affordable way for people to
try and go veg.
want to do so if their sweet yet slightly
spicy spaghetti isn’t on the roster when you
visit. Don’t forget to try their homemade
chili sauce!
WHY:
Owner Dr. Omar Arabia advocates
healthy living and yummy eats. He ensures
that the food at Blissful Belly is not just
appetizing but also geared towards an ideal
and healthy lifestyle.
Turo-turo
selections
Sweet-spicy
spaghetti
Tofu Sisig
Nice sketches to
go with your
veggie dishes
Veggie
Burger
Steak