No wonder they call it Happy Cream Puff

On the second day of my birthday bash, we went to Lasema Spa located in Makati. While walking along Malugay street, I finally saw Happy Cream Puffs - my friend always post pictures from this shop and its really mouth watering lol

Well, I'm craving for some sweet treats even I'm on a diet ( a bite or two won't hurt right?). So after the spa my sister agreed we drop by to grab some goodies. 

sorry for the bad reso of my pic. my hands are too shaky lol

They got a lot of flavors to choose from. From the classic caramel cream puff to dark chocolate with almonds. I bought a box of 10 -- 200php (well its not enough for me but I need to watch those calories... boo!!!)  

I can say that each piece was heaven! the custard was velvety and creamy. Caramel was also crunchy and once you start eating one, you can't stop. It is best to consume it right away but it is still good the next day (btw, they put a reminder on the box) :) So thankful cause those babies satisfied my craving. 

Aside from cream puffs they also offer eclairs and croquembouche tower. I'm planning to buy one tower but my sister gave me that "look" haha. Better not to mess with my partner in crime lol

No wonder they call it Happy Cream Puff... it will take you to cloud 9! sooo happy! Best celebration ever!



Give in to your craving! 

Happy Cream Puff
Malugay St. San Antonio Makati City
Tel no:  02 817 4234 / 02 7071263

The Birthday Girl Visits Little TokYo

Two days before my big day, my sister's birthday surprise for me was visiting Little Tokyo located in Pasong Tamo (Chino Roces Avenue) beside Makati Cinema Square.

The place is awesome! its like visiting a part of Tokyo... well I haven't been to Tokyo before but this is what I see in the pictures LOL 

First stop:  Kagura 

They are famous with their Okonomiyaki and "Tiger Themed" resto. If you wish to be seated on the small table, its better to make your reservations early since the place is small inside. 

photobomb sighted lol (on the right)

reserved seat for someone else awwwww :(

First thing we ordered was Edamame (Boiled green soybean with salt) 107php

I'm not a fan of beans but this was an exception. Superb!

we ordered Okono mix (with pork, squid, shrimp and egg) 330php

and Modern Mix (with pork, squid, shrimp, egg and noodles) 360php. You can also jazz up your dish by adding some Katsuo - bushi (dried bonito shavings) 35php

The food was great and an order of okonomiyaki is already good for two. We are both full but she still got another surprise for me. Well its ok since it was a cheat day for both of us.

Next stop: Hana 

One of the restaurants known for their Takoyaki 120php. Read alot of reviews from them but I think this one didn't met my expectation. I think its because we went there too early and they just opened the store. I can't taste the octopus that much :(

Despite the disappointment from takoyaki, another dish from Hana made my day. I fell in love with it on the first bite...

ohhhhhhhh Pork Senbei  (this dish will send you to cloud 9 - taste wise and yes, too much will lead to heart attack haha) 120php

That was indeed a great comfort food. For dessert, Kakigori (flavored shaved ice) 70php

Japanese version of snow cones (of course without the cone lol) I ordered strawberry (cause its pink) and my sister ordered Ramune (Cola) both are awesome most especially the pork senbei (hahaha I can't get over with that dish)

Pork Senbei... where have you been all my life

It was a great gift from sister. We invited my cousin to join us and she gave me a bottle of strawberry zinfandel for my birthday :) One of my best memorable birthday bash!



Wanna experience Japan for a day?

Visit Little Tokyo
2277 Chino Roces Avenue Makati City

Kagura: 
Contact no. 02 - 894 3656

Hana: 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Hana.Restaurant.Little.Tokyo.Makati
Contact no. 02 - 828 8471

Bring Out the Kid in Me

Batman, IronMan, Thor, Ghostbusters, Beauty and the Beast and Mulan name it, they got it. 

You might think I'm featuring ToyCon or I'm inside a hobbyist shop; well, you're wrong. My sister and I had our lunch at Sci Fi Cafe.  A toy collection-themed restaurant located at Robinson's Galleria. Opened last May, this restaurant has a unique theme for people who are young at heart. 

The gallery was full of action figures from superheroes to sci - fi movie characters to Disney's Princesses -- lol (I know! Disney Princesses aren't action figures but I love them)

just knockin' myself out lol!

Ugh. I think I posted alot of pictures. Your camera will get a load of your pic with your friends cause you can borrow costumes from Harry Potter, head gear of IronMan and Darth Vader and a lot more. Feel the power of awesomeness while eating ei. haha


So its still a restaurant. Aside from the unique interiors and ceiling display, the menu is also different. The names are completely unique. Do you love Lord of the Rings as much as you love eating squid and onion rings? They got The Two Towers for you. (270php)

How about an idol of Arnold Schwarzenegger? you won't be chickened out with The 
Chickenator (270php)

The menu was really cool. However we decided to order Sci-Fish and Chips (320php) and Iron Ham Carbonara (280php). Servings are big so we only ordered two dishes.

Well the pasta and the fish are quite salty for me and my sister. I think we ordered the wrong item on the menu, or the chef was just having a bad day. I do really feel him with the dish :( 

In all, I still look forward for the success of this restaurant. I hope they can completely execute the awesomeness of the place with the food. For now, its starting with baby steps but we'll never know to how high it can leap with the growing food industry. 

Located at 4th Flr. West Wing of Robinsons Galleria. 

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Be Darth Vader or IronMan for a day -- well technically its just for minutes lol
visit and like their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheSciFiCafe?fref=ts

Gastronomical Birthday -- Wee Nam Kee and TWG (Glorietta 1 and Greenbelt 5)

Another year for my "cheffy" sister.  Meaning, another culinary adventure for both of us. My sister invited me to tag along with her after work and have lunch together. June 6, 2013 -- to be precise lol

Since she knew that I love food and I always look for something new, she suggested to take our lunch at Wee Nam Kee.  

Great interiors, cozy ambiance and awesome food! No wonder she recommended this restaurant to me. 

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Referring to food, we ordered the cheapest meal they offer. Roasted Hainanese Chicken and Steamed Hainanese Chicken (169php/each)

Roasted Hainanese Chicken

Steamed Hainanese Chicken

The meal was served with rice, and condiments. My sister taught me how to create the sauce. You need to first put the Hoisin sauce then the ginger and if you want some heat, add some chili :) 

We didn't stay long since it was a light lunch and I got a plan to treat her somewhere special. We ordered a glass of iced tea which my sister enjoyed. She said it tasted special and she is thinking that they used cane sugar or brown sugar to sweeten it. 

Wee Nam Kee is located at G/F Glorietta 1 Palm Drive just beside Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf

After an awesome lunch, she decided to have it my way. I've been planning to visit the tea shop since it first opened in Greenbelt 5. I was excited for her to see it cause she is a tea lover and for me, I'm a crazy coffee addict.

So for our dessert, I treat her to TWG Tea Salon and Boutique. They got 2 branches here in the Philippines; one is at Newport Mall at Resorts World and Greenbelt 5 which we visited yesterday. 

TWG originated from Singapore. Known as The Wellness Group, TWG serves tea in a royal manner. I didn't expect that the place was grand and I was treated like a princess (something I like hehe)

Since I'm not familiar with ALL kinds of teas, the waiter provided us a tea book to at least give us an overview of what they offer. 

Since its my sister's birthday, we ordered T6006 or what we call Happy Birthday Tea. Yes! there is a Happy Birthday Tea. You can check it in their link http://www.twgtea.com/TCLoose-Blends.php

Happy Birthday Tea 195php

Tea was served in a golden pot together with 2 small tea cups elegantly designed for TWG. We also ordered some muffins and it compliments the type of tea we chose. 

Muffins 150php 2pcs

Even the muffins are elegantly served. I can stay here for long! Indeed a great place to relax and to take a time off from stress by having a good cup of tea. 

A must try and highly recommended. If you love chic places, royal service, awesome dessert and wonderful cup of tea, this place is for you. 



Wee Nam Kee 
official webpage: www.wnk.com.sg/
G/F Glorietta 1, Palm Drive
Ayala Center, Makati
(02) 478-8477


TWG Tea Salon and Boutique
official webpage: www.twgtea.com
Greenbelt 5, 1-049, Level 1
Greenbelt 5 Ayala Center,
Makati City
Tel: +632 720 8665, +632 720 8667