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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...

Mom Violy's Craving on Sweet Tamarind from Bangkok, Thailand

Mom Violy always has a craving for food that seems to be imported from another country. The best part Carmina has a challenge in finding what Mom Violy is craving for by checking the grocery store she usually purchase food from being delivered to your home. By now you've figure it out Carmina is the person to go too when you have some sort of cravings somehow you can find it by looking online. Mom Violy wanted Sweet Tamarind coming from Bangkok, Thailand. The only description she gave was it was in a red box. Carmina remembered seeing it at  BuiltaMart  when she recently did her other groceries in the past. Builtamart sells it per box of PHP 179.00 ($3.51) not including handling fee and tip to the rider through Grab Mart. Sweet Tamarind doesn't expire until November 15, 2023 by the time it reaches that date Mom Violy has already consumed it. Nutrition Facts of Sweet Tamarind Carmina had opened on box of Sweet Tamarind that is sealed up from the bottom giving you a peak how it ...