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Luk Yuen offers Cantonese dining that was effectively translated to Filipino genuine experience.  It started as a traditional noodle house offering congee, noodles, and dim sum. Their focus on quality, freshness, consistency and affordability made them a local favorite, and now, Luk Yuen is a full-service Chinese restaurant.  

LUK YUEN BRANCHES

They have 5 branches – Greenhills, SM Megamall, Cash & Carry (Makati), Alabang Town Center (ATC), and Glorietta 2. We have been to 3 of their branches (SM Megamall, ATC, and Glorietta) and all of them offer a casual ambience. We frequent the ATC branch, even if the place smells old, because of its accessibility from our home.

Luk Yuen ATC is more like a hole in the wall. It’s just beside the supermarket so the place is usually packed with diners who just finished doing their grocery.

LUK YUEN MENU – OUR ORDERS

We recently ate in their SM Megamall branch and as usual, we were not disappointed. We spent ₱1,225 on this set:

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Luk Yuen Noodle House is our most favorite  Chinese restaurant. They offer great quality of various Chinese food options for affordable prices. We frequent their ATC branch. Today, we dined at their SM Megamall branch and as usual, we were not disappointed. We spent P1,225 for this set: Buchi – P110 Yang Chow Rice – P250 Hakaw Dumplings – P195 Beef with Broccoli – P360 Hot and Sour Soup – P110 Mango Sago – P120 Stuffed Eggplant – P110 JimBry loved the Hot and Sour soap while I super enjoyed their Hakaw Dumplings stuffed with chunky shrimps! Their Stuffed Eggplant is also one for the book!

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We also like their Chicken Feet with Chili for its right amount of spice, sweetness, and flavor. Their Peppercorn Spareribs were fried until golden brown. It’s crunchy on the outside but juicy on the inside. Its kick of spice is notable. Their Yang Chow Fried Rice is also a must-try. And oh! Do not forget their congee and noodles in your order list!

You can check Luk Yuen menu and prices here. Delivery is available through Food Panda.

SERVICE & STAFF

For all of the branches we dined at, we can say that their crews are friendly and attentive. Service was fast and professional. Although we hope that they can be more proactive in offering house tea.

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Luk Yuen truly has delicious and affordable Chinese food options that you will enjoy. Prices are reasonable; they also have ample servings that can be shared with other diners you are with. Definitely, this is a must-try restaurant if you want great dim sum food.

If you want to bring your date to a good place with good food without having to burn your pocket, then bring her/him here!

OTHER CHINESE RESTAURANTS

Disclaimer: We are not professional food critics. Ghaad, we cannot even cook a decent meal. We just love eating and criticizing  (lol) recording our experiences. That given, please do not take our word against us, as our reviews are solely of our personal opinion, purpose and consumption. We may be swayed, subjected, or somehow influenced by background, sex, religion, nationality, affiliation, and experiences.

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Whenever we long for a quick weekend jaunt with family and friends, or when we are looking for a place to do company team building or excursions, Laguna hot springs always come on top of our list of options for two reasons:  (1) because of its accessibility and ahm, (2) also because there are no much options to choose from.

Today, we will add something new in your list of go-to options. This new place is something so beautiful and relaxing that knowing it becomes a privilege. Get your pen and paper and jot down the newest place in town – KABBALAH PLACE!

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KABBALAH PLACE

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There& a new place in town worth visiting. It& perfect for team building and family outing. Just 10-15 minutes away from central Tagaytay, this place called Kabbalah that proudly sits in the middle of lush vegetation in Silang will definitely provide the rest and relaxation you badly need. How much? For as low as P720 for overnight stay if you book now! And oh! They can only accommodate a maximum of 30 persons so make sure to reserve a slot! See our blog here: https://bit.ly/2LKwS09

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“Kabbalah” is a school of thought of Judaism which discipline empowers humans to improve lives, discover purpose, and achieve the lasting fulfilment we are meant to receive. Kabbalah Place is just the perfect zone where mortals can achieve inner peace and contentment. Its idyllic setting provides you with the backdrop you need to rest and relax.

Idly sitting amidst lush vegetation of around 4000-square-meter land in Silang, Kabbalah Place offers leisure and relaxation like no others. This property is just 5-10 minutes away from the busy Tagaytay City proper. It offers a unique replica of the Taal Lake that glows beautifully in crimson red against the darkness of the night.

KABBALAH PLACE RATES

  RATE CAPACITY Notes Chalets (5 units available)   ₱4,500 Good for 5 persons Breakfast included Family House (1 available) ₱6,500 Good for 7 persons Breakfast included Whole Place ₱29,000 Good for 30 persons Breakfast included

All guests can use the Taal Replica Pool for free, roam around the beautiful property, and did I say you can also enjoy petting and feeding the animals in their mini-zoo? A swimming pool with orange eels is also available! Yay!

Others:

Jacuzzi and sauna are also available inside the property where guests could enjoy exclusively. Rate is ₱600 per person for one-hour use of sauna and Jacuzzi and one-hour of massage.

You can rate the whole place for ₱29,000. It can accommodate 30 persons.

Kabbalah Place currently offers a 20% discount per unit and a 25% discount if renting the whole place. See computation below:

1 chalet at ₱4,500 less 20% = 3600/night (good for 5 persons)

1 family house at ₱6,500 less 20% = ₱5200/night (good for 7 persons)

Whole place package rate at ₱29,000 less 25% = ₱21,750/night (good for 30 persons)

Good deal, yeah?!

IMPORTANT:

There are no eateries or restaurants available in Kabbalah Place and although they provide free breakfast to their guests, make sure that your lunch and dinner are covered. Bring your own baon. There are Chateau Hestia European Cuisine, Bawai Vietnamese Restaurant, and Asiong Caviteno Restaurant nearby that you might want to try. (Balitaan ninyo kami kung masarap ha?)

HOW TO GET TO KABBALAH PLACE

Kabbalah Place is not yet searchable by Waze or Google map so just type in Bioplus-Crador, Corp. Silang – they are in the same location.

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It was one hot sunny day when we found ourselves cruising along the street of Maginhawa, killing some time, and nowhere to go when the thought of dropping by the famous restaurant of Van Gogh is Bipolar came to mind. I have been eyeing this interesting place for several years, and alas! we unexpectedly found time to see it in our least expected time.

Van Gogh is Bipolar is a unique restaurant in Maginhawa Street that revolves around the idea of self-healing and setting moods. It is a restaurant that offers visual treats of teapots, arts, trinkets, clocks, antiquities, dried plants, dingus.

THE PLACE

The place is eclectic and magical. It draws attention and interest yet exudes a calming effect on its guests. The setting, the lighting, the staff, the utensils, and the mini garden will really set you in the right mood to eat. Even the toilet area is comforting! 

Van Gogh is Bipolar 154 Maginhawa St., Sikatuna Village Diliman, 1103 Quezon City, Philippines Operating Hours: Lunch 12 NN-3 PM / Dinner 6PM Onwards Mobile:  +63 922 824 3051 Facebook: Van Gogh is Bipolar

All guests are required to remove their footwear before entering the restaurant which can be accessed through an old mirrored closet door that was converted into a portal that leads inside! Very Narnia.

The place was small. It can only accommodate around 15 diners. We were there around 2PM so there’s more space and no much people around.

VAN GOGH IS BIPOLAR MENU & PRICES

Van Gogh is Bipolar promises No Preservatives and No Artificial & Processed Ingredients. Their menu changes based on the mood of the chef and the availability of ingredients.

Check their menu & food prices here.

OUR ORDERS

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Van Gogh is Bipolar is a restaurant in Maginhawa, Quezon City that claims to promote the art of natural self-healing. I have been meaning to visit the place for years, and alas! we unexpectedly found time to get to the place 3 weekends ago. There is something "magical" about the place. The setting, the lighting, the staff, the utensils, and the mini garden will really set you in the right mood to eat. Even the toilet area is comforting! All guests are required to remove their footwear before entering the restaurant which can be accessed through an old mirrored closet converted into a door! So cool. I just think their foods are on the pricey side. We paid around P800 for this set – pasta, a fish rice meal, and a small glass of ginger drink. The overall experience however is fun, and we will definitely go back! P.S. The owner also drew a caricature of our daughter Skye. So sweet!

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You can choose between Happy and Chill courses. Happy meals are meat-based while those under Chill menu are fish-based. Note: They only serve set meals during dinner time; during lunchtime, they offer ala carte dishes. We were a little full during our visit so we just got this set (click on the small arrow to see other photos).

We paid around P800 for this set – pasta, a fish rice meal, and a small glass of ginger drink. We think the meal was a bit pricey. Maybe because they were organic? The taste was not outstanding, just okay. Maybe we are not used to eating healthy foods or our palates aren’t sophisticated enough. Lol.

STAFF & SERVICE

There are NO SERVERS here. You have to write your name and orders on a paper provided and ring the bell by the kitchen window and give your written orders. If you need anything you have to go back to the kitchen window and ring the bell again. After eating, you have to place soiled dishes by the kitchen window.

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Our lunch lasted for 2 hours. Overall, a pleasant one. We think of going back to the place someday.  

Van Gogh is Bipolar has its own character. It’s up to you to find the place amazing or pretentious. Depends on your taste or preferences, you will either love it or hate it.

One thing we’ll all agree on is that Van Gogh is Bipolar is a bit expensive, but the comforting vibe is all worth it. If you are looking for something new that offers a unique experience, then Van Gogh is Bipolar is a must-try.  It’s okay to dine here especially if you will not pay the bill. *wink*

Disclaimer: We are not professional food critics. Ghaad, we cannot even cook a decent meal. We just love eating and criticizing  (lol) recording our experiences. That given, please do not take our word against us, as our reviews are solely of our personal opinion, purpose and consumption. We may be swayed, subjected, or somehow influenced by background, sex, religion, nationality, affiliation, and experiences.

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I have been aching to make a review about this fast-growing Michelin-star restaurant but I never had the chance. We dined at Hawker Chan (MOA branch) before and I wasn’t really happy with our orders, so I did not write a review about it.

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Too much buzz about this cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant in the world so we decided to take some bites. The hubby was so satisfied, but I think I will have to go back to give it another chance. I expected too much.

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I promised we’ll go back to give it another try – maybe I wasn’t just in the mood last time – then maybe I can blog about the place on our second visit.

Forever has passed and we haven’t gone back since.

I am so glad that one of our writers sent us her review about Hawker Chan (SM North Edsa) several days after they dined in this Singaporean restaurant. Let’s see how they find the place.

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Hawker Restaurant Review 

Singaporean food is something I am curious about. I remember when I was watching an episode of Food Wars Asia in Singapore and it showed some of the famous Singapore foods. That show tickled my interest to try Singapore dishes.

The first Singaporean food I tasted was Hainan Fried Chicken in Hiananese Delights, and I liked it! Since then I have been on the hunt to eat Singaporean dishes.

I haven’t heard of Hawker Chan. We accidentally discovered the place while looking for some good Ramen noodles when we were in SM North Edsa. The caption “The World’s Cheapest Meal to Be Awarded One Michelin Star @ 335 Smith Street” caught our attention so we decided to dine there.

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This has the usual thin noodles but what made it unique is the sweet and spicy sauce. On the side is the crispy yet tender roasted pork that is so delicious.

This is what I ordered as the noodles here caught my eye. It is green and it says vegetable. I was kind of hesitant when I was about to eat this goodness, but the vegetable noodles along with the sweet and spicy sauce made my taste buds dancing. The noodles are a little bit chewy though. Oh! And let me not forget to mention the star of my dish is the chicken, which is tender and juicy! Just add a little bit more chili sauce if you want more kick which is what I did.

Their wanton noodle soup is just the usual wanton noodle except with the shrimp wanton inside! It was that good that my daughter almost didn’t let me have at least one bite of it.

We dined in Hawker Chan SM North Edsa which is just beside the supermarket, so it is a bit of a busy area but not really crowded.

Operating Hours: Mall hours

Branches:

Upper Ground Floor, Main Building, SM City North EDSA, Bago Bantay, Quezon City

Ground Floor, Entertainment Mall, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City

Ground Floor, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Glorietta Complex, Makati City

I would happily go back to Hawker Chan and try their other food.

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Nanay Tsika is a full-time mother and a part-time Online English Teacher. She enjoys writing DIY story books for her daughter and she has a passion for teaching as she believes continuously learning is a process for great improvements. 

If you have been reading us for some time now, you will know that ramen is our comfort food, our redemption food, our go-to food when the world is falling apart. In fact, if you will check this site, you will see that, as of date, 80% of our entries tackle issues that revolve around ramen. Lol!

This post is no different from other ramen posts we have here. Only this time, we will be talking about the most affordable Japanese restaurant we have eaten at. A restaurant that was chosen by Skye because it’s just beside the candy bars. This post is about Tetsu Japanese Ramen in SM Southmall.

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We were in SM Southmall several weekends ago craving to have another ramen sesh; it was Skye& turn to choose the restaurant where we can dine at. We ended up in Tetsu Japanese Restaurant because it& just beside the candy bars. Lol. The food weren& as tasty as expected but affordable enough. We had this set: Combo Meal – P330 Beef Yakiniku Set – P310 Tantamen – P140 Salmon Mayo Maki – P170 Plus 12% VAT, we paid P960 for the dinner. They charged P5 per leftover meal we took out (maybe for the use of containers) Review soon at www.loveeatwander.com

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Tetsu Japanese Ramen service was okay; waiting time was about 10-15 minutes for all our orders to arrive. Also, the staff are very attentive, nice, and accommodating. They even offered a special car-like plate to Skye to further enjoy her meal.

Yeah! If you are in a tight budget but want to get a bowl of authentic ramen, it will not hurt to try what Tetsu Japanese Ramen restaurant in SM Southmall can offer.

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