Molino Grill, Magsaysay Avenue

Molino Grill

Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City

Whenever we (Nagueno’s) are thinking

of a restaurant that represents Bicol Cuisine,

we only usually consider at least four restaurants

to showcase our fares…

These are the popular

Biggs Diner…

 See related post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/06/yellow-cab-and-biggs-fused.html

Geewan/Graceland/

and Red Platter Restos

 See related post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/08/red-platter-bicol-cuisine-in-old.html

...Chef Doy’s,

See realted post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/07/chef-doys-cereza-naga-city.html 

…and the iconic

 Bob Marlin,

See related post; http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/08/bob-marlin-bicolano-jamaican.html

Molino Grill although one of the pioneer

restaurants at the  Magsaysay Strip

(and lately opened at branch in SM City Naga)

never comes to mind

as a showcase for Bicolano cuisine.

But the in reality, it is one of the best restaurants

that offer Bicolano food in the city…

at a very affordable price.

We spent only a little over Php 700 ($ 16)

for the following yummy fares…

Molino Grill  Mushrooms for appetizers

which was less salty compared

to the Bob Marlin version…

…a native Chicken Tinola

served in a caldero, also a less saltier

version of Bob Marlin,

…the rice was also serve

the same way( in a caldero),

…a very good tasting

Spare Ribs,

…the best Pinakbet in town,

…and of course the classic Panangat,

Camsur version with 

crablet and young coconut filling..

The Molino Grill's pinagat filling

has a unique, coarse consistency

(not the smoother ones found in other restos)

and the grittiness adds texture to the dish.

Although paid separately,

you also get to enjoy the great tasting

coffee from the nearby Beanbag Coffee Shop.

Molino Grill is a cheaper but delicious alternative

in dining out at the Magsaysay Strip.

Being more than five years old,

...Molino Grill

needs a little facelift-

...but the quality and the taste of food

is otherwise comparable or even better

than the rest of the wonderful restaurants in the strip.

Hotel Movenpick, Ho Chi Minh City

Movenpick, Ho Chi Minh City

Stay, Play and Feast

Stay

It was our very first time to stay

in a Movenpick facility

so we did not know what to expect.

http://www.tvtrip.com/ho_chi_minh_city-hotels/moevenpick-hotel-saigon_3

We knew that it was a budget hotel

with a 5- star tag so we were expecting

a Shagri- La like provision.

Movenpick Ho Chi Minh

had a modern and lively lobby...

 

....and the kids were

delighted with the candy- like hue

of the hotel's interiors.

We had a spacious family room,

with a comfortable king sized bed

that could fit all of us…

A comfy sofa ...

...were we could laze…

…or watch the city scenery

from the window.

 They have a huge desk …

Where the kids  can play 
with their laptops ....

....or even do their homework.

 

The room has a marvelous bathroom.

Play 
Movenpick Round Blue Pool 

The hotel has a very beautiful round shaped pool…

The kids enjoyed it so much that they get to swim all day

…from morning ,...

...'til night.

 

Feast

 Cay Da Cafe

This coffee shop at the ground floor

 http://www.hrs.com/uk/booking/en/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city-saigon/moevenpick-saigon-67536.html

…is where the kids get to

enjoy delicious cakes and pastries…

We also get to relax here

after a full day of straying

the sights and sounds of  Vietnam.

Feast

Café Saigon

Offers an amazing array of Vietnamese

and international dishes for their breakfast buffet…

It also became

our favorite restaurant,

Where we could dine

anytime of the day...

Feast

Room Service

There is nothing better that having your

dinner delivered right at the comfort of your own room.

 I cannot remember the names of the

Vietnamese food that we ordered

But the culinary experience alone

is a compelling reason that

it is worth coming back to this hotel.

Hotel Movenpick Saigon is an affordable

and family friendly budget hotel.