Mandarin Wok
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 17, 2009
Mandarin Wok
El Pueblo Real De Manila, Julio Vargas corner Ruby Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
(02) 633-6965
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The venue for the Cashflow Game is here. The Php200 per person fee is mostly paid just for the meal and also I guess the meal of the organizers heehhee. It’s wayy worth it though so I’m happy.
Anyway, the food isn’t that impressive… but the service is good, the staff is always ready to serve with a smile… I just hope they’ll improve on their cooking though..
Here are what was mostly ordered:
- Mapo Tofu Rice (Php115)
I’m glad I chose this over the other dishes coz it seemed that this is the only dish that is better than the others. It just tasted okay. Nothing special. I think this was cooked like 30minutes ago before it was served to us.. so the sauce dried up a lil.
- Sweet & Sour Pork (Ph125)
The one who ordered this told me that it tasted okay. I’m still glad I ordered the mapo tofu though hehehe.
- Pan Grilled Porkchop Rice (Php125)
All the people that ordered this didn’t like it at all. I can see it myself. It’s obvious, it was wayyyy too dry…. NOT juicy at all… so I kinda expected the feedback on this dish.
- Fish Fillet Congee with Century Egg (Php110)
Looks good and I think it tasted good as well. I asked the people who ordered this and they told me that it’s good, nice & okay. I’m still glad I ordered the mapo tofu hahahaha 
Cashflow 101
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 15, 2009
My friend asked me if I could accompany him to the game. It was his 1st time and he didn’t know anyone, I tried playing the game once before and decided that might as well play it again (maybe try a different strategy).
I was pleasantly surprised on how this was organized. When I played this before, it was just purely a game. But this time, we were taught on why and how we acted upon a move w/c is really cool. Aside from being able to meet people, we also learned a lot about the concepts of investing & stuff.
Cashflow game is created by Robert Kiyosaki to teach us how to get out of the rat race. Basically, to develop skills on how to achieve financial freedom.
My Auntie Beng is a big fan of Robert Kiyosaki, when I was still in high school, she influenced me to reading his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad”. I was hooked and he became my favorite author of all time.
It’s sad that I think that I never learned the concepts coz I ended up the poorest from the group! I lost the game big time hahahahha! My strategy that time was to invest conservatively… I think the lesson there is not to let opportunities pass.. sometimes we really need to take risks in order to succeed.
Colasa’s Bar-b-que
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 14, 2009
Colasa’s Bar-b-que
46 Timog Avenue, Quezon City
(02) 372-1800
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A friend recommended this place 4 years back and it stuck in my mind that their barbeque are really delicious.
Colasa’s BBQ is originated from Davao. When you asked the people there, they’ll surely know what this place is.
The ambiance is okay but I just felt a little uncomfortable seeing street children going in and out of the restaurant. Like what happened last time, some kids approached our table WHILE we were eating and asked us to give them our leftover. They didn’t even know if we’re going to finish our food or not. I felt that it’s ok if they asked us when we’re leaving the restaurant but while eating? and the staff also tolerates this. So even if I want to return and eat their isaw, I don’t think I’ll go back considering what we experienced last time.
But in all fairness, service is good and the food is good as well. I just don’t want to be disturbed like that while having a good meal.
Here are what we ordered:
- Petcho Broiler (Php85)
- Pork Isaw (Php25)
- Bulalo (Php230)
- Rice
Grilled Tomato
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 13, 2009
Grilled Tomato
84 Maria Clara Street, Banawe, Quezon City
(02) 411-9345
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Jo and I planned our bonding session that night. Since Jo rarely goes to Quezon City, she wanted to try out a restaurant that can only be found on Quezon City. I suggested Grilled Tomato.. so here we are..
We ordered the ff.:
- Keema Gryo (Php65)
Jo told me that there’s nothing extraordinary about this but it tasted good. Just not something that you will remember and crave for. I’m more of a rice person so I don’t really eat shawarma much.
- 2 pieces Beef Kebab Meal (Php100)
This is a combination of 2 beef kebabs, tomato & their curry rice. Usually persian restaurants serve their rice with butter but this restaurant is different. Nice way to make themselves unique. The food also tasted normal but I like it.
- Cold Milk Team (Php 50)
this one I really love. I don’t know what kind of tea or milk they use but I really love it! I recommend this for milk tea lovers.
- Rose Syrup Iced Yoghurt (Php65)
This is another signature drink from Grilled Tomato. Jo loved this drink a lot! I tried a lil of it and I felt that it tasted good, I’m just not a yoghurt person. But based on my friend’s reaction, it’s definitely a must to order when you dine there.
I like this place, I feel that if I crave for Persian food and I’m a lil lazy to drive far. I’ll definitely go to Grilled Tomato and order their beef kebab meal again 
for yoghurt lovers, their iced yoghurt is something to look forward to.
Cafe Sweet Inspirations
Posted by Rochelle Sy Chua On March 12, 2009
Cafe Sweet Inspirations
311 Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila
(02) 433-4200
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One of our jogging mates was craving for buffet… so we went to this place for breakfast after our weekly jog.
I was really hungry and plans to eat a LOT hahaha but I ended up just eating 1 serving… I guess the time is also not enough coz we only stayed for an hour. I usually eat slow but I eat a lot… but since we go together, I can’t stay alone and eat again right? hahaha so embarassing if that happens hehehe.
The buffet (Php 170) includes the ff.:
- Fresh Fruit Cocktail
- Sirloin Tapa
- Crispy dilis
- Daing na Bangus
- Scrambled Egg
- Chicken/Pork Adobo
- Rice (Garlic & Plain)
- Arroz Caldo
- Bibingka
- Puto Bumbong
- Drinks (Dalandan/Calamansi/Coffee)
This costs Php170 with no left over. The food is just normal, the crispy dilis is a lil salty for my taste. The others are just normal… The puto bumbong tasted like bubble gum.. I do like their arroz caldo though.
I don’t think I’ll come back. The food is okay, it’s just that I live far and I’m not really impressed with the food that we tried.