Fifteen years of celebrations at Plaza Ibarra

We Pinoys do a lot of celebrating.

For almost any occasion or milestone achieved, we like to get together with our friends and family over good food and drink.

In Quezon City’s Tomas Morato area is a place brimming with memories of fifteen years’ worth of celebrations.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra combines an elegantly designed ballroom (complete with a lighted winding staircase for that dramatic entrance) and a rustic Mediterranean garden. It has a sizeable parking space in front (with a friendly guard that also assists guests when parking) so that guests can bring their cars. Its sprawling party area lends itself well to varied designs and styling.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

It recently celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with Quince Anos. During this grand food tasting event, Plaza Ibarra treated its partners and guests to a feast which featured the ouvres of its in-house catering service, which included:

Appetizer. Croquettas con Pollo y Jamon.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Soup. Cream of Pumpkin with Cinnamon and Croutons

Salad Station. Mixed Greens with Thousand Island and Ranch dressing.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Tempura Station. Freshly-made shrimp and vegetable tempura.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Carvery. Beef Tenderloin with Peppercorn and Mushroom Sauce.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Grill Station. Grilled Fish Fillet with Lemon Butter and Creamy Garlic Sauce.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Pasta Station. Choice of freshly made spaghetti, spinach fettuccini and penne noodles with choice of carbonara, pesto or herb tomato sauces.

Main Entrees. Hickory Pork Spare Ribs Barbecue, Chicken Parmigiana ala Milanese, Oven-roasted Mixed Vegetables and Paella Valenciana.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Dessert. Buco Pandan, Assorted Pastries and Fruits in Season.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Such tasty viands surely make celebrations at Plaza Ibarra even more memorable.

So what can you celebrate at Plaza Ibarra?

Toasting to the union of two hearts.

Hold your wedding reception here where family and friends and feast and drink to your future happiness.

Welcoming a new addition into the fold.

Celebrate your baby’s christening with a meal after the baptismal ceremony.

Comemorating a child’s various milestones.

Kiddie parties are a sure way to mark your child’s birthdays or achievements.

Formally introducing a young lady to society.

Celebrate the day your daughter turns 18 with the grand ball of her dreams filled with laughter, music and dancing.

Plaza Ibarra is also suited to corporate events such as holiday parties, assemblies and product launches.

Having reached its fifteenth year milestone, Plaza Ibarra gears itself up to maintain its reputation as the Ultimate Party Venue.

Plaza Ibarra, Timog

Book your event at Plaza Ibarra. Call +63 2 4130706, +63 2 9226868, +63 2 3748354 or +63 917 1348939 or email bqt_plazaibarra@ibarraspartyvenues.com.ph. Visit its website to view Plaza Ibarra’s event packages.

Plaza Ibarra is located at No. 77 Timog Avenue, Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City.

Budget ramen at KYUKYU Ramen 99, Tomas Morato

The rainy season might be over but I’m still not over my ramen phase.

There’s just something about tonkotsu ramen that is so irresistible to me…

Is it the steaming hot and creamy broth flavored with pork bone boiled for hours? Is it the way the firm freshly made pulled noodles feel against my lips as I slurp them from the bowl? Is it way the pork chashu slice seems to melt in my mouth as soon as I bite into it?

Kyukyu Ramen 99, Tomas Morato

Kyukyu Ramen 99, Tomas Morato

Kyukyu Ramen 99, Tomas Morato

Whatever it is, my #RamenPhase is here to stay. Thankfully, there’s a place near my office where I can satisfy my cravings that’s also easy on the budget.

At the Kyukyu Ramen 99 branch in the Shopwise Crossings Supermarket along Quezon Avenue, I can get a bowl of tonkotsu ramen for only Php159. It is a nondescript stall that gives a taste of authentic ramen at affordable prices.

Kyukyu Ramen 99, Tomas Morato

So rain or shine, I can find some comfort in my favorite ramen a short ride away from my office.

Kyukyu Ramen 99 is located at Ground Floor, Shopwise Crossings Supermarket, Quezon Avenue, Bgy. South Triangle, Quezon City, open daily from 9am to 9pm.

Other branches are located at:

  • Quezon City: Farmer’s Plaza, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf Balintawak,
  • Manila: UST Campus
  • Mandaluyong: Starmall EDSA-Shaw Boulevard
  • Marikina: Ayala Malls Marikina