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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Nongshim Real Udong Soup

Carmina decided to make an instant soup toward going to Japan but to make at home. Carmina was able to find Nongshim Real Udong Soup by just adding other ingredients in our soup for example I had added sunny side up egg shown in the photo. To purchase your own you will be looking for the package in the store located in your area. For those who live in the Philippines you can purchase at  Assi Fresh Plaza  to place an order online for PHP 117.00 ($2.38) 276 grams. Open the lid and will see the ingredients inside the Nongshim Real Udong Soup. Pour into the bowl given with all ingredients before adding boiling water there is a line on the side indicating how much water level to add to the Nongshim Real Udong Soup. Add additional ingredients for me it is sunny side up egg in my Nongshim Real Udong Soup. You have your meal prepared and ready to dig in to enjoy the flavor in every bite. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Nongshim Real Udong Soup...

Assi Pho Hoa Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup

You come across instant soup you can make at your home just by adding boiling water. Carmina has been waiting to eat other types of instant noodle soups that can be purchased from Assi Fresh Plaza where she does her groceries online through Grab Mart. The package of Assi Pho Hoa Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup will look like the photo shown below. Instructions follow is to open half way by adding the ingredients before adding bowling hot water on the line on the side of the container and cook for 4 minutes. Make sure you don't over cook the noodles or else it will become soggy and the noodles will drink up the soup base from being covered for a long time. Assi Pho Hoa Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup is sold for PHP 98.00 ($1.96) 99 grams.  You may check their  Official Site  to place your own order. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Assi Pho Hoa Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup and Assi Fresh Plaza. Subscribe @ Facebook Page Carmina Lifestyle  a place to l...