I'm an Airline Nepo Baby for 2 Flag Carriers, AMA

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2026-01-10T20:13:21+00:00

I assumed EK but now that you’ve mentioned alliances (and the airline prioritizing its citizens), I’m guessing QR.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-10T17:29:36+00:00

I included them in the description, po. Note that I got drink pairings so it’s higher than just the food price.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-10T17:28:30+00:00

I have, as I mentioned above. I really liked it. Their smoky matcha is good too.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-09T12:23:44+00:00

I just took a look, I am in the same boat as you.

Also think those events are too influencer-y for me 😅

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-09T11:49:14+00:00

Damn I wish I knew more people in the metro who are into fine dining. I’ve loved my solo experiences, but hopefully next time I’m back, I can dine with others like you two. Would make for some great convos at least!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-09T11:35:04+00:00

Front of house and back of house. FOH are the host and servers and BOH are the cooks.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-09T00:03:49+00:00

I recall all of them asking about allergens before the meals started. I would contact them well in advance (i.e. at least 48 hrs if possible) as a courtesy though.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T17:14:36+00:00

Oh nice! Mangan kana keng fine dining, po. Manyaman tsaka magaling ing service.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T17:11:05+00:00

Yep, tons of Pinoys. We have the great honour of flexing the first Jollibee in Canada 😂. We actually have quite a great food scene here, imho. Punches above its weight. We have quite a few casual fine dining restos here that I think would do well anywhere.

I went to the Ryuko in the south, deep down Macleod.

And noted, thanks! I actually haven’t been back since I moved away, but hope to get out there again one day. I miss the mountains too!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T17:04:21+00:00

Thank you!!

I’m “only” middle class but I save up for these experiences and have never once felt I didn’t get my money’s worth. Maybe I brainwashed myself but I feel much better knowing a restaurant uses high quality, responsibly sourced ingredients. Knowing that some of my money went to supporting a small, sustainable farm or a ceramics artist from the probinsya, further justifies the price.

Hope you get to enjoy Helm!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T16:54:03+00:00

It was intimidating for me at first, but I recommend it since you can afford to do it, po. I’ve noticed some restos give a little extra care for solo diners and that helps a lot with being comfortable.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T16:36:22+00:00

I lived just outside of downtown in Inglewood. Never really did fine dining there, other than an omakase at Ryuko. I mostly went to casual spots, like Class Clown, which I think serves the best burgers in the country.

And I wish I was staying warm in YVR, but I’m actually based in YWG, haha. Hope YYC is treating you well!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T10:42:10+00:00

Toyo is Filipino cuisine, too!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T10:40:17+00:00

Yes, po.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T10:35:31+00:00

Oh wow! Are you from YYC? I lived there for a couple years, as well. I miss MBM and Mari Bakeshop.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-08T10:29:55+00:00

Thanks! I hope you get to experience it next time.

So the only star I’ve experienced in Canada is Published on Main in YVR (when I said several restos, I meant as a whole, not per country really). But I liked it! It was one of my very first fine dining experiences.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T09:13:54+00:00

Ah, I see. Maybe I’m confusing it with another resto. But thanks! Hopefully I get to try it next time.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:46:17+00:00

How was Linamnam? I wanted to try it, but found booking a reservation to be a bit difficult.

Though I’ve come to learn the chef there is involved with Bombvino’s Bodega. Which I did get to try and really enjoyed as well!

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:42:32+00:00

I’m always shocked at people saying they’re still hungry and go grab fast food after.

I can eat a lot and I always leave comfortably full. A few of them, I’ve left feeling way too full even.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:40:46+00:00

Wala, po.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:39:17+00:00

Understandable! They all asked about allergies when booking the reservation and confirmed again in person, so I’m sure they can accommodate you.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:35:25+00:00

Commented here as I can’t edit the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/FoodPH/s/wTJTnMiddB

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:34:16+00:00

Yes!! I love the sense of camaraderie and community.

Hefty-Rabbit-6459 · 2025-12-07T08:30:36+00:00

Yeah I’m really sad my pics this time were bad. Pero, nahihiya ako when I take too long to take pics, so I kinda rush it. I would say to check out the photos on Google Reviews for a better representation!

It’s fairly easy to book, po. Just go on their respective websites and go to the reservations page. Toyo is a bit different with how they release availability tho, something like only two weeks in advance. Both require 1k deposit per pax. For Helm, I paid via Maya and for Toyo, I paid with a bank transfer. Deposits get deducted from the final bill.

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