Tim Ho Wan: Coming Soon in Manila

Tim Ho Wan has the best pork buns, or so I was told when I went to The Great Hong Kong Food Adventure last October. Actually, I've also been meaning to eat in this dim sum place which has received a Michelin Star but I got sidetracked with other things. The original branch is a few steps away from City Garden Hotel in Sham Shui Po where we had our OpenRice luncheon but I saw a branch in IFC Mall which was really crowded when I passed by so I ended up somewhere with Macarons! Hahaha. But my foodie companion bought tons of delicious pork buns from Tim Ho Wan as his pasalubong. 

Btw, I love pork buns and before I heard of Tim Ho Wan, I am in-love with Lugang's Pork Buns. 

Steamed pork buns from Lugang

But then again, good news for foodies in Manila. Tim Ho Wan is opening soon in SM Megamall. Nice! I am just a short ride away from that mall. NB: Be ready to fall in line because waiting for a table maybe quite long-ish. Don't say I didn't warn you. ;)

I guess 2014 is something to look forward to for foodies like me and you. :)

Yoshinoya Unveils Newly Renovated Restaurant

Yoshinoya- a favorite among foodies who loves Japanese food in the Philippines recently relaunched its branch located at the SM Megamall, ground floor of Bldg. A. The newly renovated restaurant opted for a simple elegance look with touches of colors here and there. Other Yoshinoya branches are currently undergoing renovations and improving their dishes that will cater to Filipinos penchant for Japanese food. 

Shown in photo during the opening festivities are (from left) Timothy James Yang, Yoshinoya Century Pacific, Inc. President and General Manager; Kiyoshi Takeuchi, Director, Japan Information and Cultural Center, Embassy of Japan; SM Megamall representatives (3^rdand 4^thfrom left); Richard Yang; and Ricardo Cepeda, movie actor and aspiring chef.

Arriba Akiba!

As a first-timer in Akiba Cafe, I really don't know what to expect nor what to drink and what to order. Also, the cafe was celebrating its second year when we visited so it was really full of people availing of the P22 only on all drinks. Wow! Cool, right?

So I told my new foodie friend HOP to just order for me.

Another Look At TOYCON 2013

Toycon 2013.    


Superheroes. Wolverine. Superman. Batman. Flash. Green Lantern?

Adventure Time characters. Lovely crochet work.
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RANT: DADS, Saisaki & Kamayan Mega

We haven't eaten here for a very, very long time so we were super excited when we got invited to a birthday dinner. Alas, we are not happy with our dinner tonight. :(

Except for the tempura and kare-kare (very tender tripe), the rest of the food either tastes bland, salty, bland, salty. Really, everything tastes the same or lack some flavor.

Another saving grace (for me) was the ice-cream. I love the mocha ice-cream and had a generous sprinkle of tiny mallows, chocolate bits and gummy bears. Had to servings of ice-cream.

*** We're not coming back to dine here again.
*** Didn't have the heart to take food photos.