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We are more familiar with the Milk teas from Hong Kong and Taiwan, we rarely see a Thai Milk tea shops in the Metro, but what makes Thai milk tea more unique than other milk teas? Thai Milk tea is made of strong brewed black tea as its base, crushed spices and to make it super creamy they use condensed & evaporated milk instead of the regular milk that other milk tea brands use. Tuk Tuk Thai Tea is the first original Thai tea in the Philippines that uses a specialized metal kettle for pouring tea, it preserves the authentic Thai tea taste. Their teas are freshly made every day, you can watch how their TukTuk Thai teas are being done. Here are some of the drinks that we tried. COLD DRINKS: Tuk Tuk Thai Tea (P70) Sweet and creamy but still has a strong tea taste to it. Tuk Tuk Thai Green Tea (P80) Less sweet than their Thai tea. It has the right amount of green tea taste to it and not too ...

Hui Lau Shan from Hong Kong is now in Manila!  If you just can't wait for summer, then here's another reason to be excited about the hottest season of the year. A Pinoy pride is back home to the Philippines, and it will bring you not just a treat, but a special mango treat! Hui Lau Shan is originally from Hong Kong and has been making the world swoon over the sensational taste of its mango creations. Hui Lau Shan is globally known for using Philippine carabao mangoes in its deliciously rich range of desserts creations and refreshments, which makes it a huge hit in many parts of the world. A bit overwhelmed with their menu? Let us guide you on some of Hui Lau Shan's bestsellers. (From Left to right) These are C5 Mango and Pomelo w/ Sago, A3 Mango & Aloe Jelly in Mango Juice, A1 Mango & Mango Jelly in Mango Juice, and H2 Mango & Coconut Juice w/ Red Bean. They also offer Fruit Teas. ...

Discover Manila’s best and most loved Italian Resto, Va Bene Pasta Deli by Chef Massimo.   This resto is famous for their fresh, handmade pasta, and authentic Italian food.  Va Bene is located at a gas station along Edsa in Makati but I bet you wouldn’t expect a resto this good would exist here right? Neither do I.  The resto is a bit small that it can get easily packed during peak hours. It has a simple, casual and homey vibe to it. But don’t let the resto’s appearance hinder you from dining here because their food surely is a hit!  I visited here for lunch so I tried their Special Business Lunch Promo .  You can choose from these 3 Business Lunch Sets.  - 1 Dish for P299+ - 1 Appetizer + 1 Main Course for P499+ - 1 Dish + 1 Glass of Wine for P499+ For Appetisers , you can choose from these: Bruschetta Roasted eggplant, stracciatella cheese, basil, and grana padano Insala...

A hidden gem of Italian Cuisine awaits you here at Cucina Di Francesco . Tucked in the compound of Padre Pio Church in Libis, this hidden gem offers you feel good Italian dishes.  The Interior and the ambience has a very homey feels. Simple, well-lighted resto with some wall artsy murals which were painted by UP Fine Arts students.  Cucina di Francesco has 3 floors, the uppermost floor is mostly used for events.  I was also deeply moved knowing that the owner, Ms.Mary Rose employs people with special needs. It’s a great way to help them feel productive and that they are also part of the society.  We sampled some of the dishes from their ‘FaMealy Treats’ which is good for 10 people and is priced at P3,000.  For the appetiser, we had the Burrata in Garlic Pomodoro with Italian Sausages .  The Pomodoro sauce has a lot of flavours. Sweet, rich sauce topped with Burrata that’s a perfect pair...

Discover history and culture while enjoying some of the best food this walled city has to offer. Ilustrado Restaurant in Intramuros is celebrating its 29th year anniversary and to celebrate their anniversary, they are offering an 8-course Degustation menu for the whole month of October. The menu was created by Chef de Patron Bernice Pimentel . They utilize local cuisine and ingredients in an up-to-date fashion or the millennial way.  We started our degustation with Kangkong Pesto Brioche served with Boursin Cheese . The bread was soft and I love the combination of the pesto and the Boursin Cheese.  Next, we had the Kesong Puti Croquettes at Lato with baby mesclun and salsa verde aioli .  Oyster Laing Rockefeller , it’s Aklan Oyster, chili, coconut, dried taro, reggiano, panko and lemon. I like that the oyster does not have that much “fishy” taste to it because of the saltiness of the...