Flavours of China
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 11, 2009
Flavours of China
1 Juno St. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 899-3834
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Last month, it seemed like we ate here 3 times. I don’t know I just dont get tired of this restaurant. They really serve good food and their prices are very reasonable.
Here are what we ordered:
- Sauteed B-day Dry Noodle (Php 170)
Chinese usually call this “Cha-Misua”. Fried Misua w/ nuts, eggs, etc. Super delicious to the max! I love how this restaurant cook this. Highly recommended if you’re celebrating your birthday ![]()
- Sweet & Sour Crispy w/ Pineapple (Php175)
Meat is tender, sauce is delicious. I love it!
- Steamed Fish in Soft Tofu & Black Bean Sauce (Php180)
This tasted okay. Not really unique but okay.
- Crispy Noodles w/ Assorted Seafoods (Php170)
One of their specialities. I like the cha-misua better but this also tasted good.
- Flavours Buco Pandan Sherbet (Php65)
I like the version by Mann Hann better but this still tasted okay.
Aside from the ones we ordered, we are also served chips (w/c is refillable & free!!).

I seem to like this restaurant a lot, I guess this is because their food is delicious and the price are reasonable. This is now a part of my favorite place to eat list ![]()
Roch’s Horoscope for the Year of the Cow
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On February 4, 2009
Snake people had a fair luck in 2008, year of Rat. In the year of Cow 2009, they will have a better luck than 2008, this is because the Cow and Snake have attraction relationship. Thee are Lucky Stars coming to Snake people, their career performance will have significant progress. Also Snake people’s money luck is much better than most of people. However, some Unlucky Stars gathers in Love and Health area. Love relationship won’t have a good development. Snake people need to watch for their health in 2009. Although Snake people have many opportunities, but they have to understand their limit to determine when making a aggressive move to increase the chance of success.
Career: There are two strong Lucky Stars showing in career area in 2009. You will win the good reputation from the job position. You job performance can bring in more income. In 2009, you can successfully reach the goal of your proposal or company development plan. You will earn the recognition from the company, since your excellent achievement at your working projects. A job promotion or salary raise is possible. However, you still have two Unlucky Stars appearing in this year. Someone might try to block your career opportunity, which could extract your concentration and then impact your judgment. Therefore, you need to work on projects with caution to avoid any mistake and stay away the argument with others.
Money: You have two Lucky Stars coming money area this year. One of them is the Money Star. Certainly that’s is a good sign to increase the wealth. Since you have good luck in the career area. Either you work for someone or you own the business, the career opportunity should bring you more income than in 2008. However, this Money Star is not a Windfall Star. The money won’t automatically come into your door. You still need to find it, plan it, work on it, then bring it into your pocket. Therefore, if you are lazy and wait for it, then you will lose the money opportunity in the year of the Cow.
Love: Many Unlucky Stars gather in emotion area. You are used to protect your ego. You are afraid of hurting your feelings in love. Your passion for love will cool down. There will be no progress in love relationship. If you are still single, it will be difficult to find someone you like to talk with you this year. If you are married and in love, then your love relationship won’t show any closer sign. Instead, you will have some minor disagreements with your lover often, which might impact on each other’s daily mood and work. The married people also have to pay attention on their spouse’s health in 2009.
Health: An Unlucky Star shows the sign of loneliness and isolation to you in 2009. The lonely emotion could affect people’s health. If you encounter difficulty at work and feel frustration in love, then your health will be impacted right away. The most common symptom is insomnia. This Unlucky Star also indicates a hint of sadness and tear. If you are a senior Snake people, then you need to pay more attention on your health. If you often feel uncomfortable, then you must visit doctors to take care the pain at once. Otherwise, a small illness might become a serious disease.
Fortune: Snake people have good and bad news in last year, 2008. In general, Snake People have significant improvement in career and financial performance this year. You should use this opportunity to save more money for the need in the future. As fro love, you need be more initiative and proactive to communicate with your partner to improve the understanding between you two. For the single Snake people need to watch for your manner, outlook and temperament to improve your attractiveness. Then you might have chance to meet the person likes you in the year of the Cow.
Usual Extra Things You can Do in Boracay
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 29, 2009
There are 4 things people do in Boracay whenever they find time, they are the ff.:
- Hair Braid



Have you always wanted to have a hairdo like the ones being done by the Africans, Blacks, etc? I’m sure we do, they look good and look really tedious to do… So it’s not a common thing for us since it’s expensive to do here and it’s hard to maintain.
It’s quite common in Boracay and I said to myself that one day before we go home, I’ll definitely try it out.
The girl told me that doing it will cost me around Php200-250, I said that it’s too expensive and haggled till we both agreed that I’ll pay Php150 for the hairdo. Wow, it really took almost 30minutes to do. But I’m definitely satisfied. The girl who did this is really good, I’m impressed.
- Henna Tattoo


I believe this is the most popular from the 4. Both guys and girls will have tattoos on their arms, back, legs & abdomen area. The price ranges from Php100-200 depending on the size of the tattoo.
Last christmas when I was in Boracay, there really wasn’t much people there and business is quite bad. While I was walking in the beach, a person asked me if I like to have a henna tattoo and he’ll give 50% discount. Ofcourse, I agreed. I only paid Php100 for the tattoo. I’m very satisfied.
The tattoo lasted for about 2 weeks. Worth it.
- Glitter Tattoo




Another version of tattoo is the Glitter one. I think mostly girls will want to do this. It’s pretty “kikay” in a way. And it is more expensive than the henna one. It looks good on the 1st day but after that, ugghhh. ![]()
The 1st thing they do is to ask if you put on lotion, if yes, they will need to put alcohol and remove it coz the glue won’t stick with the lotion on your skin. 2nd, they’ll put the pattern on the area where you want the tattoo to be on. Next, they’ll put glue then they’ll put the glitters and lastly clean it up.
Mine (arm) costs Php150 and my mom (hand) also has one, hers costs Php100.
- Body Massage
Zao Vietnamese Cafe
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 28, 2009
Zao Vietnamese Cafe
Fuente Circle, Eastwood City, E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue, Bagumbayan, Libis, Quezon City
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A friend and I went to this place for dinner before we had our Billiard Match (Yes, serious, I wanna beat him and have that victory — news? I did win!! hahahahaha). We have chosen Zao coz 1st it has soup (my friend was craving for it) & because it’s new.
The place is nice, cozy & looks classy. The color combination & the design is pretty cool as well, very inviting.
Anyway, here are what we ordered:
- Deep-Fried Catfish with a Spicy Ginger Sauce (Php 195)
yummy! Though I’m not really fond of taking the fish meat out of its bones hehehe. So tedious! I like this dish and I think this is the only main dish that I ate.
We also ordered the beef stew (picture below). I wasn’t able to take note of the price of it hahaa so can’t put the price but I guess this is because it is forgettable for me. 1st taste of the beef is good but after 3 bites, I didn’t like it anymore hehe.

- Bottomless Iced Tea (Php 95)
available in 3 flavors – Jasmine, Lychee & Tamarind. I tried the tamarind and it tasted good, love it ![]()
- Seafood Pho (Php225)
A soup that has prawns, calamari, fish fillet, fish balls, fresh vegetables & rice noodle. I don’t know if this is the cafe’s specialty but I believe that it is. Coz it tasted good and looks really unique & vietnamese. Also served with this condiments (picture below)

- Steamed Jasmine Rice (Php55)
Just a simple steamed rice but they serve the better type of rice so it’s all good.
Overall, it’s a good experience. This might not be one of my favorites but it’s okay, reasonably priced & they serve nice food.
Suzhou Dimsum
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 26, 2009
Suzhou Dimsum
807 Sabino B, Padilla Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila
(02) 309-7302
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My mom’s friend opened this place in Gandara. We went there to meet with my mom’s best friend and ate there for lunch.
We tried out almost all their specialties and I must say, I’m very satisfied. I especially love the shallot oild pancake, yummy!!! Too bad I hate going to Binondo.. but if there’s a chance, I’ll go back there.
We ordered the ff.:
- Green Mongo Congee (Php35)
My mom ordered this while waiting for auntie Nancy to arrive. I tried it but didn’t like it. I guess I’m just not fond of this kind of congee served hot. I think this could have been delicious if served very cold hehehe. I don’t know.. just my thinking ![]()
- Wong Lo Kat Herbal Tea (Php40)
This is definitely one of my favorite beverages. This is only served in a few chinese restaurants though. But this is definitely good, everyone should try it. Super yummy!!
- Spicy Beans Minced Pork (Php140)
Chinese sitaw they say…. I tried this the 1st time at Sze Chuan House in Roxas Blvd and I’m hooked. So delicious & good. Other restaurant that I know has this dish is Pho Hoa. I love Suzhou Dimsum’s version as well. I can eat this like every week. Yummy!
- Xiao Long Pao (Php80)
This is their specialty and I agree that it is. Tasted very good & juicy as well.
- Shallot Oiled Pancake (Php80)
When you go to this place, don’t ever forget to order this one. I’m super over to the max pleasantly surprised on how good this dish is. I think I was able to eat like 4-5 slices of this (hopefully my mom’s friends don’t see this post, they’ll know that I was the one who finished the dish hahahaha
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- Mustard Vegetable Fried Rice (Php120)
People usually think that everyone doesn’t like vegetables. I was asked if I’m okay to eat vegetable rice and I said ofcourse! I love vegetables. They let me try this and I like it!! Healthy & delicious.
- Stewed Squid with 3-Cup Sauce (Php240)
This is a funny one. We ordered one of this dish and the waitress thought that we ordered 3!!! How can 5 people eat 3 orders of this?? Then we realized in the end that when we said “squid 3-cup”, the waitress assumed that it’s 3 orders of squid. Funny. Good thing, the other table overheard and helped us by getting the 1 order.
Overall, a pretty decent place. If only they’ll open this in Quezon City, I’ll definitely dine there.