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After searching far and wide (a.k.a. Reddit<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>), we’ve put together a rundown of the different types of ulam one encounters and the rice ratios to go with them<\/strong>. At the end, we’ve listed some restaurant meals that people believe have achieved the perfect ratio.<\/p>\n Regular ulam pertains to dry viands like fried chicken, longanisa, barbeque that do not come with a sauce base. While most ulams in this category will be satisfied with one serving of rice (1:1), it’s a common occurrence for it to reach a ratio of 1.5:1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Adobo, kaldereta, bistek, and the like are considered saucy ulams. The flavored sauce combined with the proteins in saucy ulams will compel you to order an extra rice or two<\/strong> from the get-go. 3:1 or three rice is to 1 saucy ulam is the general consensus for this category.<\/p>\n Things get a little complicated when you throw a bowl of soup into the mix. While some believe that the 3:1 ratio still applies, others use a 2:1:1 of two rice, 1 ulam, and 1 sabaw<\/strong>. However, if it’s just rice and soup we’re dealing with, 1:1 is a safe bet.<\/p>\n If you’re already scraping the bottom of your wallet, the solution is to add more rice<\/strong>. Oftentimes the construction worker ratio of 3:0.5 and sometimes 3:0.5:1 (three rice, 0.5 ulam: 1 Cobra) is applied. Going as far as 5:05 if things are really tight isn’t unheard of either.<\/p>\n There is a difference between unlimited rice and an all you can eat buffet<\/strong>. As a general rule for the former, Filipinos believe that the more rice you have at your disposal, the more you may partake in. In this situation, \u221e:1 keeps everyone happy.<\/p>\n For buffets, however, you want to fully experience the multitude of viands<\/strong> in front of you and so 0:\u221e is the way to go. We’ll allow 1:\u221e if there is fried rice involved. Ease on the drinks too.<\/p>\n Netizens agreed that at restaurants, a 60\/40 serving of rice to ulam is reasonable. While karinderias and lower end restaurants may require a more realistic 70\/30. Here’s a list of meals that people believe to have the perfect ratio<\/strong>:<\/p>\n FAT’s Lunch Special menu includes Crispy Pork Belly Binagoongan, Porkchop in Creamy Mushroom Sauce, and Spiced Pan Roasted Pork Loin, all priced under P200 each<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n East meets West at Poke Poke. The Hawaiian concept lets you to customize your own poke bowl, giving you the freedom to choose from a wide array of ingredients and toppings like salmon, unagi, steak, rice, bacon, avocado and peanuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n Booky<\/a>\u2018s all-new feature lets you enjoy Buy One Get One<\/strong> (BOGO) promos<\/a> at your favorite restaurants throughout the metro. Claim these exclusive deals through the app and save as much as Php 899! <\/strong><\/p>\n Enjoy the best of Hawaii, or better yet, share it with a friend! Get double the SPAM MUSUBI, SEAWEED SPAM, NUTTY TOFU<\/strong>, <\/strong>and KRAZY KANI<\/strong> when you use Booky.<\/p>\n DOWNLOAD APP & CLAIM COUPON<\/a> Recovery Food is a laid-back restaurant known to alleviate hangovers<\/strong> after a good night out. Their menu specials are Hey Jude\u2019s Paksig, S.S.T and My Mami.<\/em><\/p>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> Rodic’s Diner is an all-day breakfast place<\/strong> that started in UP Diliman and known for its Tapsilog and other silog meals.<\/em><\/p>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> Established in 2007, Banapple is a bakery & cafe serving freshly-baked pies, cheesecakes, as well as sandwiches, pasta and entrees.<\/em><\/p>\n No reservations accepted<\/strong> Rice be with you.<\/p>\n Watch out because The Booky Report<\/a> is going to bring you more stories, lists, and news on all things edible!<\/p>\nUlam Level: Regular<\/h2>\n
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Also read<\/strong>: 13 Popular Restaurants You Didn\u2019t Know Serve Unlimited Rice<\/pre>\n
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Lunch Special Menu – FAT<\/a><\/h3>\n
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Buy 1 Get 1 Spam Musubi<\/h2>\n
Note<\/strong>: Claim the coupon and save Php 220<\/strong> when you visit ANY<\/strong> branch<\/pre>\n
Buy 1 Get 1 Seaweed Spam<\/h2>\n
Note<\/strong>: Claim the coupon through the Booky app and save Php 240<\/strong>, when you visit the branch in SM MEGAMALL<\/strong>.<\/pre>\n
Buy 1 Get 1 Nutty Tofu<\/h2>\n
Note<\/strong>: Claim the coupon and save Php 199<\/strong>, only in SM MEGAMALL<\/strong><\/pre>\n
Buy 1 Get 1 Krazy Kani<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/a>View their Instagram account<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nPinaTUNA-Y – Recovery Food<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nSee branches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nTapsilog – Rodic’s Diner<\/a><\/h3>\n
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\nSee branches<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nRice Meals – Banapple<\/a><\/h3>\n
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