IHOP Spreads Happiness in Manila
ad an epiphany after visiting IHOP (International House of Pancakes)
for the first time: my future wedding reception will only serve
breakfast food! OMG. It would be the happiest day of my life, indeed.
That’s how much of a breakfast junkie I am. So, imagine how I took the news that IHOP was going to open in Manila—not only a first for the Philippines, but for the entire Asia Pacific. I was beyond ecstatic, with visions of buttermilk pancakes, golden brown waffles and huge breakfast platters teasingly calling to me. Located at W Global Center, 30th St. corner 9th avenue in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, it opened its doors to the public in time for breakfast at exactly 6am today. Suddenly, waking up early isn’t such a drag anymore.
IHOP is especially famous for their pancakes, so it’s a must to try
these beautiful stacks, each layer a reminder of how awesome mornings
can be.
On each table, you will find three kinds of pancake syrup available for your indulgence—Old-Fashioned, which is the good old maple syrup we all know; Butter Pecan, a welcome surprise because it’s sweet and salty at the same time; and Strawberry, which thankfully doesn’t taste like medicine.
Pancake syrups
The Original Buttermilk Pancakes (P195) are great
with any of the syrups, but my favorite would have to be the Butter
Pecan. Try each to find your liking. They’re free and unlimited, anyway.
Original Buttermilk Pancakes
For the sweet tooth, there’s the New York Cheesecake Pancakes (P285),
which are composed of two fluffy buttermilk pancakes, loaded with
creamy cheesecake pieces and crowned with strawberries. The cheesecake
melts in the mouth, as the strawberry bursts with every bite. So good,
it’s almost dessert!
New York Cheesecake Pancakes
There’s also the Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes (P235), two
buttermilk pancakes layered with cinnamon roll filling and topped with
cream cheese icing and whipped cream. It’s like eating a sinful roll of
cinnamon, but everything’s been taken apart and lathered on the
pancakes. The cinnamon is really strong, making these pancakes the
perfect partner to coffee.
Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes
In IHOP, kids have an entire menu page to choose from. Labeled “12
and under,” the selections are surefire ways to make your little one
eat. There’s the Funny Face (P165), a huge chocolate
chip pancake with powdered sugar, maraschino cherry eyes and a whipped
cream smile. I suppose it’s designed for the younger kids, aimed at
entertaining them during mealtime. But hey, who’s to say you can’t get
your meal from the Kids’ Menu, as well?
Funny Face
Apart from pancakes, one of the things that made me fall in love with
IHOP is their wide selection of omelets and crepes. Their menu has an
entire page dedicated to omelets, both sweet and savory. There’s even a
selection for non-meat eaters, one of which is the Spinach & Mushroom Omelet (P265),
a huge roll of fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese. If
you’re watching your weight, you can ask for the rich hollandaise sauce
to be served on the side. Or, share the omelet with a friend, because
it’s frankly good for two, especially if you’re eating other dishes.
Spinach & Mushroom Omelet
Carnivores are in for a treat with the Big Steak Omelet (P325),
a big egg wrap that consists of tender strips of steak, hash browns,
fresh green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese.
It’s also served with salsa on the side, reminiscent of Mexican
burritos. Also good for two, this omelet is best eaten while still hot,
since the meat and the hash brown tend to become difficult to chew when
cold.
Big Steak Omelet
For the crepes, there’s a vegetarian favorite called, Garden Stuffed Crepes (P325),
which are two crepes stuffed with Swiss cheese and scrambled eggs with
fresh spinach, mushroom and onions. Also served with hollandaise and
diced tomatoes, they’re almost like the Spinach & Mushroom Omelet,
but heavier in the tummy.
Garden Stuffed Crepes
Just go through IHOP’s menu when you visit, mull it over and salivate
as you try to decide which dish to order. There is a myriad of options,
and this preview is just the tip of the iceberg. They have French toast
with various toppings, waffles, oatmeal, hash brown stacks, sandwiches,
burgers, salads, and breakfast platters for the big eater. For those
who aren’t visiting for breakfast, IHOP also offers dinner favorites,
like steak, fish and chicken.
Their selection of beverages isn’t limited, too. The Never Empty Coffee Pot (P125 per person) is an unlimited supply of coffee, available either in regular or decaf.
Never Empty Coffee Pot
The IHOP Splashers (P175) are bestsellers in the
U.S., and I think they will be instant favorites here, as well.
Sparkling, fruity and refreshing—there are two kinds to choose from: Splashberry, a blend of juicy strawberries, lemon-lime soda and premium orange juice; and Tropical Island Twist, a blend of lemonade, lemon-lime soda and tropical mango syrup.
Tropical Island Twist
As IHOP plants its feet firmly on Manila soil, I’d like to think
they’re spreading happiness, indeed. When you can enjoy breakfast—best
meal of the day—even during lunch or dinnertime, and even anytime during
weekends (they’re open for 24 hours during weekends!), it’s hard not to
smile, sit back, and know it can still be a beautiful day.
That’s how much of a breakfast junkie I am. So, imagine how I took the news that IHOP was going to open in Manila—not only a first for the Philippines, but for the entire Asia Pacific. I was beyond ecstatic, with visions of buttermilk pancakes, golden brown waffles and huge breakfast platters teasingly calling to me. Located at W Global Center, 30th St. corner 9th avenue in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, it opened its doors to the public in time for breakfast at exactly 6am today. Suddenly, waking up early isn’t such a drag anymore.
On each table, you will find three kinds of pancake syrup available for your indulgence—Old-Fashioned, which is the good old maple syrup we all know; Butter Pecan, a welcome surprise because it’s sweet and salty at the same time; and Strawberry, which thankfully doesn’t taste like medicine.
Pancake syrups
Original Buttermilk Pancakes
New York Cheesecake Pancakes
Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes
Funny Face
Spinach & Mushroom Omelet
Big Steak Omelet
Garden Stuffed CrepesTheir selection of beverages isn’t limited, too. The Never Empty Coffee Pot (P125 per person) is an unlimited supply of coffee, available either in regular or decaf.
Never Empty Coffee Pot
Tropical Island Twist
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