Qianmen Food Trip: Siu Mai at Du Yi Chu

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Qianmen Food Trip: Siu Mai at Du Yi Chu, a photo by rockerfem on Flickr. Du Yi Chu caught our attention because we saw from the sign that they were established in 1738, a "time honoured" restaurant. Imagine, this was already established during Qing Dynasty! It is located at the Qianmen shopping street and it’s… Read more »

Golden Fortune Shabu-Shabu and Dimsum Buffet

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During these rainy days, I usually have cravings for Shabu-Shabu. Not that it only gives warmth every time I sip its broth but it also tests my patience while waiting for the ingredients to cook. Shabu-shabu is not for impatient people. Our foodie friend Nina has been recommending us to try Golden Fortune because they… Read more »

Kanzhu – Our New Favorite Noodles Place

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Special Braised Beef Noodle Soup @ PHP 145 Just like Po of Kung Fu Panda, I love noodles.  Nothing beats sipping hot broth paired with freshly pulled noodles. This is comfort food for me, especially during rainy days. I’ve discovered a new favorite noodles place which is Kanzhu Hand Pulled Noodles located in J. Abad… Read more »

Zong Redefines Dining Experience

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Roasted Lacquered Chicken, 600 pesos Sometimes when we go out for lunch or dinner with my parents and siblings on a weekend, we’d go to The Fort and eat at Zong. We love eating at Zong because of the good food and it’s reasonably priced. When I received the invitation from Zong to try out… Read more »

Peace and Happiness Dumpling House

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Xiao Long Bao @ PHP 95 (8 pieces) A stressful week deserves a treat indeed! Mei, my officemate, told me about a newly opened Chinese restaurant in their condo called Peace and Happiness Dumpling House. She told me that it wasn’t the common Chinese restaurants seen in the malls (like North Park, Gloria Maris, etc…)… Read more »