Sharing a Secret Recipe experience

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Secret Recipe is one of our favorite food haunts. The ambiance is relaxed and clean, the service fast and friendly, the food delightfully yummy. If you haven’t been there, maybe our orders can help convince you. 😀

Banana Yogurt and Watermelon Shake

Banana Yogurt Shake for H, Fresh Watermelon Shake for Me. We chose these refreshing drinks because we were anticipating the deliciously spicy Tom Yum with prawns. They’re also great complements to the other dishes we ordered.

My favorite Tom Yum with Prawns

Noodles in Tom Yung Kung. There are some spicy dishes that burn your tongue so bad you can no longer taste the dish. Secret Recipe’s Tom Yum Kung isn’t like that. It’s super spicy and still very flavorful. If you’re a fan of ultra-spicy-hot food, try this. Dare! :) This is our favorite Secret Recipe dish and it’s good for two.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Mushroom Chicken

Grilled BBQ chicken for me, Grilled Mushroom Chicken for H. Both were served with a salad and herb rice. Their herb rice was surprisingly flavorful but not overwhelmingly so. The BBQ sauce was too sweet for my taste, but it was still delicious.

Why ahoy there!

Kid’s Burgers for Kiddy H. My husband’s voracious appetite called for a set of mini burgers which were pretty good. I enjoyed munching on the alphabet fries and forming words with them. Ha ha. Ahoy there!

Cute Chicken Cornish Chicken Cornish

Chicken Cornish. Oh my, this was incredibly salty. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to taste that way. Maybe it was just a bad day for the Cornish. I was so looking forward to this snack. I was planning on taking it home with me and munching on it while I vegged out in front of the TV. The salty cornish didn’t make that happen though.

Hi-Fiber Cheesecake

Hi Fiber Cheesecake. Our favorite dessert! Cheesecake smothered with all kinds of nuts. The tent card on their dining table shows its nutritional facts. In a nutshell: It’s a healthy and heavenly dessert.

Here are other dishes we highly recommend. We’ve tried them during other visits.

Singapore Laksa. It’s ultra-rich in flavor, fragrance and spice. Yum yum. Watch out for your cholesterol though!
Irish Lamb Stew. If you’re visiting Secret Recipe for the first time, get this dish. It is heaven. This is my second favorite dish in the restaurant. The lamb shank is tenderly cooked and is served with vegetables, baked mashed potatoes and a bun. Just thinking about this dish makes me want to head over to Secret Recipe right now.
Black Pepper Lamb Pie. Spicy and seriously yummy. It’s so rich you’d have to share it with your friends and then fight over the last piece.
Trans Fat Free Peach Cake. Another healthy dessert. This reminded me of Crema de Fruita, only a healthier version.

Secret Recipe restaurants are located at Fort Bonifacio: Ground Level, 32nd St. cor. 5th Ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines. (+632) 856-2953, and Shangri-La Mall: Level 5, Shangri-La Mall,
EDSA corner Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City. (+632) 637-0367

I came to know Secret Recipe through a lot of friends’ recommendations, so Secret Recipe is hardly a secret! And now I share it with you. Enjoy! :)

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.

22 Comments on Sharing a Secret Recipe experience

  1. maver
    December 2, 2008 at 11:29 am (15 years ago)

    aha…and secret recipe is a stone’s throw away from…? 😀

    haven’t eaten here but i’ve been hearing nothing but raves. thanks for sharing this! happy tuesday!

    S&R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😀

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  2. cathsdeen
    December 2, 2008 at 11:49 am (15 years ago)

    My hubby and I also like the high fiber cheesecake. The last time I ate there, though…I didn’t like the meal I had. I ordered the Black Pepper Chicken and it was not so good. The Laksa and Tom Yum are good, though.

    cathsdeens last blog post..Twilight Movie Review: Not for the Purist

    You’re one of the friends who reco’d this! I kept hearing about the cheesecake from Ganns, and I read about it in your blog. 😀

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  3. Rico
    December 2, 2008 at 11:55 am (15 years ago)

    We saw Secret Recipe while we were at Shang a while back but we were in such a ruch. Next time! The Tom Yung Kung looks intriguing!

    Ricos last blog post..visual feast

    Oh try it! Especially the Irish Lamb Stew. Bliss!

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  4. Rico
    December 2, 2008 at 11:56 am (15 years ago)

    I mean “we were in such a rush.”

    Ricos last blog post..visual feast

    Got it 😉

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  6. Bong
    December 2, 2008 at 12:11 pm (15 years ago)

    nice! will have to try this one out! i was meaning to.. but i wish i’d fit visiting into my sked.. haha.. :) thanks for sharing!

    Bongs last blog post..Ilumina LCD iTV by Filipinos: Inovent

    I hope you get to try it out soon! :)

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  7. ayen
    December 2, 2008 at 12:45 pm (15 years ago)

    hi Toni! maybe I’ll try Secret Recipe again. I didn’t particularly like it during my first (and only) visit. I’ll try some of those you recommended.

    ayens last blog post..UP Diliman food trip

    Some of the dishes were just okay, like the grilled chicken dishes. But the Tom Yum and Lamb Stew were awesome!

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  8. witsandnuts
    December 2, 2008 at 1:39 pm (15 years ago)

    Been seeing SR but never dined there. I think I’d enjoy Tom Yung Kung. I like spicy food. =)

    Oh then you’re gonna love this! It’s really spicy. 😀

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  9. sheng
    December 2, 2008 at 2:28 pm (15 years ago)

    I love shrimps, but not an avid fan of spicy food.

    shengs last blog post..Of Friendship and False Thoughts

    They have other shrimp dishes too! Or hmmm, maybe you can request for the Tom Yum to be only moderately spicy? I’m not sure if that can be done but it’s worth asking.

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  10. yopejdgreat
    December 2, 2008 at 3:02 pm (15 years ago)

    the photos tell how delicious the dishes are.
    i wish i could eat there soon.

    you should also try jolly jeep ms.toni.
    hehehe

    yopejdgreats last blog post..Guilty of charge

    Haha! The one beside our building? 😀 Soon, soon. I wonder if they sell banana que!

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  11. Rach (Heart of Rachel)
    December 2, 2008 at 7:24 pm (15 years ago)

    Hi Toni. You always know the great places to eat. Thanks for sharing the delicious meal you shared with your hubby. The alphabet fries made me smile. That cheesecake looks like a real winner. :)

    Rach (Heart of Rachel)s last blog post..Lunch Box Meme #4

    It is! It’s an award-winning dish in the culinary world.

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  12. Jeanny
    December 2, 2008 at 8:25 pm (15 years ago)

    owwww…i love the food. Super love ko spicy food. yummm!!!!

    Jeannys last blog post..Books…Books!!!

    Magkakasundo pala tayo eh! 😀

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  13. bubbleboy
    December 2, 2008 at 9:12 pm (15 years ago)

    palagi na lang akong nagugutom kapag napapadaan sa site na to.

    Ha ha! Ayan, wag ka nalang dumaan pagmalapit nang maglunch. 😀 Baka maparami ang kain!

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  14. kayni
    December 3, 2008 at 4:14 am (15 years ago)

    now i’m hungry. would love to try those shakes someday.

    kaynis last blog post..Thanksgiving Dinner and Black Friday

    I think they’re pretty easy to make! Just throw in yogurt, banana slices, and sugar/Splenda in a blender and whoosh whoosh whoosh. 😀

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  15. maan
    December 3, 2008 at 8:59 am (15 years ago)

    oh, i can’t forget those tom yung kung noodles. anghang! anghang! 😀

    maans last blog post..

    Anghang anghang AT sarap sarap!

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  16. Kuria
    December 3, 2008 at 4:45 pm (15 years ago)

    oh my, i super love their cheesecakes! the chicken cornish over here in the malaysian chains are not that salty in my opinion. but, i’ve never tried their tom yam before despite going there quite often. I like my tomyam super spicy and super sour. haha. the pic you took really makes it look so appetizing! just looking at it makes me salivate! Yums, will check the tomyam out on my next visit :) thanks for the review!

    Kurias last blog post..Good riddance to bad rubbish

    Ooh if you like it super spicy, than do try SR’s tom yum! 😀 Thanks for the picture compliments!

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  18. kreez
    December 3, 2008 at 6:25 pm (15 years ago)

    everything looks so delish! thanks for the tip, i’ve included this in my must visit restos when i’m back in Manila.

    kreezs last blog post..Caught by Surprise

    Oh goody!

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  19. glenville
    December 3, 2008 at 6:36 pm (15 years ago)

    i like secret recipe’s tom yung kung too! sweet, spicy and flavorful. i thought the cheesecakes were pretty ordinary though – the ones we tried at least – not the hi fiber cheesecake, maybe we should try that next time. :-)

    glenvilles last blog post..Fitness Frust (for Frustrating)

    Ah, do try the high fiber cheesecake! 😀 It’s a healthy indulgence.

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  20. Gracie
    December 3, 2008 at 10:58 pm (15 years ago)

    Those all look sooooo good! I love tom yum soup too!
    I would definitely check this place out next time I visit.

    Wee!

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  21. mike
    December 4, 2008 at 10:01 pm (15 years ago)

    heard a lot of raves with regards to the lamb shank

    mikes last blog post..Focaccia Update

    It is REALLY good.

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  22. Secret Recipe
    December 30, 2008 at 11:36 am (15 years ago)

    Hi!

    Greetings from Secret Recipe Philippines!

    What a great post! It is with responses and blogs such as yours that propels us to do better – for us to serve you in the best possible way. We thank you for your warm comments and suggestions.

    I am pleased to inform you that our fourth branch opened just this month of December! It is located at Level 2 of the Mega Atirum, the newest expansion wing of SM Megamall.

    Likewise, reading from your thread, I gather that your readers are fond of Asian Classic dishes. By January of 2008, two fresh addition to this exciting line-up of authentic Asian Cusine are Nasi Lemak of Singapore and Phad Thai Noodles of Thailand – expect to get the oh-so-local flavor that will hopefully transport you to the country where it originated.

    Have A Blessed New Year Ahead! See you soon in one of the branches! ^_^

    Warm Regards,
    Jennifer Tan
    Secret Recipe Philippines

    Thank you very much for making time to read my entry and leave a comment. Secret Recipe continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. And let me share that your Tom Yum is the best I’ve tasted so far! :) I’ll make time to visit your new Megamall branch sometime. Happy new year!

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