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Max’s Restaurant

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 9, 2009

Max’s Restaurant
3rd Level, Bldg. A, Julia Vargas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila

(02) 7-9000

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My mom was really craving for the “sarap to the bones” Max’s chicken. She kept bugging about it the whole day that she wanted to try it. So right after we finish shopping, we went to Max’s Restaurant for dinner.

I’m glad my mom’s happy with her order, at least our trip there is worth it

I am however was not hungry that time and wasn’t in a mood to eat anything, 1 reason is I’m on diet and I felt that I should not gain any more weight hehe. Besides I still prefer KFC chicken over Max’s restaurant though I do agree that Max’s chicken is good as well.

Here are what we ordered:

Veggie Lumpia Bites (Php81)

I wasn’t hungry but I can’t let my mom eat alone so I ordered this. I don’t think I have the liberty to judge the food coz I wasn’t really in a mood to eat anything that night. I didn’t like it, I only took a small bite and had it wrapped so I can take it home. There was mayonnaise and that, I don’t eat

Buko Pandan Special (Php53)

My mom ordered this for dessert. I didn’t try it so I don’t know the taste hehe

Basic Max’s Meal (Php 137)

A combination of 1/4 Max’s Chicken, Plain Rice, Caramel Bar and Softdrink. My mom was smiling when she was eating this so I believe this is delicious. I have ordered this before and was satisfied as well. Definitely something we can recommend if you go to Max’s Restaurant (their chicken meals).

Kohikan

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 6, 2009

Kohikan
G/F Diamond Hotel, Roxas Blvd corner Dr. J. Quintos St., Manila
(02)528-3000

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I’m not a coffee person but this has become my favorite hangout place. I really missed this especially when it’s Greenhills branch was still open. They closed all of a sudden, I don’t know why coz I believe they’re doing good. I missed it and glad there’s still one branch open here. Their menu is a lil different but I still love it the same.

Here are what we ordered:

Diamond Ensaymada (Php90)

This is a funny one. We saw this displayed at the counter. We thought that they will just serve it in a plate but was surprised when they put it inside a microwave and it looked so weird! And to all our surprise, it tasted sooooooooooo bad. hahaha

Sumibi (Php210)

A mixture of their iced coffee w/ vanilla. Looks really good and I believe this tastes good coz I ordered the iced coffee & I liked it very much.

Matcha (Php230)

Japanese green tea shake. My mom’s friend told us that this is her favorite. I believe her she looked really satisfied with the drink

Sumibi Iced (Php160)

I love this and I also love how it was presented. The Iced coffee put in a very nice glass with milk & syrup on the side. I enjoyed this order of mine a lot.

Kohi Jelly (Php210)

My mom ordered this and she seemed to have enjoyed this. I’m not really surprised coz I know Kohikan’s drinks are deliciiiioous! It’s coffee jelly w/ vanilla & whipped cream.

Sumibi (Php140) & Emerald Mountain (Php190)

They looked the same so I just took 1 picture and will just describe here what the 2 hot drinks are.

Sumibi is just their signature coffee served hot & strong.
Emerald Mountain on the other hand is coffee with a lil sour taste.

I will come back if I get a chance, but I’ll make sure I won’t order the ensaymada hahaaha

Sea Palace

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 6, 2009

Sea Palace
1766 A. Mabini St., Malate, Manila
(02) 521-6427

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We went to this place for dinner last January 1, mainly because all the other restaurants are closed that time. I initially thought that this restaurant has its own market wherein we choose live seafoods then ask them to cook (then found out that it’s another restaurant and not Sea Palace).

It’s just a normal restaurant in which we order food and they serve it to us cooked. I would say I didn’t like the service & the food. I was kinda disappointed & decided that I won’t ever go back to this restaurant again unless I don’t have a choice.

Good thing I was with such beautiful people that it didn’t affect me that the service is bad & food isn’t good (except for the suahe w/c tasted good). I enjoyed the company of my mom & her friends so much. We even took a lot of pictures. You can see the pictures here (notice how old their utensils are).

Here are what we ordered:

Tahong Chili (Php 400)

I didn’t bother trying this. When it was first served to us, my mom’s friend commented that it’s still a lil raw and requested the restaurant staff to cook it a lil more.

Steamed Suahe (Php 600)

This is the only dish that I loved here. Fresh & Yummy. This was the 1st dish served to us.

Chicken Wanton Soup (Php 600)

This is ok but not my favorite. Overpriced in my opinion.

Steamed Lapu Lapu (Php 1,080)

Doesn’t taste and look fresh. Very disappointing dish. Urrgghh.

Kangkong w/ Chili Bagoong (Php 300)

I didn’t like this as well. I don’t think the ingredients really blend well together.

Steamed Crab (Php 800)

Nothing special but okay.

Face Skin Care

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On January 5, 2009

A lot of people have been asking me what products I use to take care of my face.
With this in mind, I’m sharing with you my personal routine

Facial Wash

I use Olay 7 effects facial wash coz (1) I work in P&G, (2) I believe in the product (3) I’m positive it is one of the best products out there… I would have preferred SKII but it’s just too expensive.

Facial Moisturizer

If I’m going to put something on my face better just stick to one brand and I have chosen Olay.

Concealer

It took me quite a time before I decided to include this in my beauty regimen. Since I’m not getting any younger and I always sleep late due to WoW (hehe!), I will need to cover those big eyebags. After reading a lot of forums, I’m made to believe that Mac brand is the best out there.

Foundation

Believe it or not, I don’t know how to wear makeup. I really dont understand the difference between a powder, foundation (dry, wet). I just kept researching on what’s the best product to use without any much effort. And here it is, Mac Studio Fix.

Blush-On

A few years back, I was asked to model for a beauty shop. They gave me a free makeover and they used this product to put on my cheeks. I really loved it and from that time on, I learned how to use it. So natural looking

Lipstick

I really don’t care much what to use. But since my mom gave me this as a gift, I’m using it.

Night Cream

I use different moisturizers during day & night, I don’t understand the concept but I just follow it hehe

How about you? What products do you trust to put in your face?

Binalot

Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On December 29, 2008

Binalot

G/F FEMII Bldg., A. Soriano Ave., Intramuros, Manila, Metro Manila

(02) 522-0201

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On the 1st day of classes at the FPFF office in Intramuros, we had lunch at Binalot. We have chosen this fastfood restaurant because it’s just at the G/F of the building and it was raining.

Anyway, I really didn’t like the food and I don’t think I’ll ever go back again. Some people may appreciate it but it just doesn’t fit my taste.

Here are what we ordered:

Daing na Bangus (Php80)

My classmate liked it a lot and she told me that whenever she goes to Binalot, she always makes sure that she orders this dish. I guess she’s a satisfied customer

Water (Php20)

Sinigang with a Bang (Php80)

I ordered this and I was very disappointed but I guess I understand. It is a cheap sinigang for only Php80. It was just full of fat and I was only able to appreciate the soup.

Sago’t Gulaman (Php20)

I like the concept though. All their foods are wrapped in banana leaves. The design of their restaurant is pretty nice as well.