Taipei Spa Pasay: Post- Massage Taiwanese Dinner (Pasay City Metro Manila)
Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines
If you got half a day for food and relaxation, we highly recommend spending it in Taipei Spa Pasay (å°å SPAåŗé¢åŗ).
It has a spacious dining and massage area. For special occassions, you can splurge and avail of their VIP rooms with jacuzzi. Alternatively, you can enjoy a foot massage while relaxing by the scenic fish pond.
Food
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| Xiao Long Bao |
Best part of all is that they offer a wide selection of affordable Taiwanese food.
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| ♥ Mushroom Skewers |
It ranges from Taiwanese street foods to a full-blown meal.
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| Cold Tofu |
Best to visit in groups because most dishes are great for sharing.
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| ♥ Braised Beef Shanks |
Everything we tried was satisfying.
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| ♥ Oyster Omelette |
Most of the dishes were actually quite new for us.
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| ♥ Taiwanese Oyster Noodles |
My favorite was the Taiwanese Oyster Noodles. It is served with rice vermicelli noodles.
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| Taiwanese Pig Intestine Noodles |
The Taiwanese Pig Intestine Noodles were also good.
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| Seafood Noodles |
You could also go for egg noodles like the Seafood Noodles.
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| Onion and Leeks Noodles |
You definitely cannot go wrong with the noodle options.
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| ♥ Taiwanese Halo-halo |
An interesting experience for us too was the Taiwanese Halo-halo where you will get to pick the toppings.
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| Complimentary Fruits |
If you get a massage, you also get to enjoy some Complimentary Fruits.
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| Complimentary Green Apple Slices |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Taipei Spa is not only great for having a luxious spa experience. It is now also a great food stop for affordable Taiwanese food that's open 24 hours!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Taipei Spa Pasay Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Taipei Spa Pasay | |
| Business Address | Corner Cuneta Ave. Pasay City near Roxas Blvd and Heritage Hotel |
| Business Hours | 24 hours |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 500-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | Yes |
| Contact | (0966) 504-7076 |
| Other | |
Magic Lagoon Restobar: Refreshing Stopover in Subic (Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales)
Subic, Zambales, Philippines
During our drive from Manila to Bataan, we felt hungry so we quickly googled for a place to eat in Subic Bay Freeport Zone so we can also do some shopping after lunch.
The Magic Lagoon Restobar stood out with an impressive amount of google reviews.
When we arrived, it was even more spacious than we expected because it had a lot of parking slots available.
The open air restobar was unexpectedly full. But, it felt cool even on a sunny day because of its ample fans and well-ventilation.
We found an empty long table by the corner where these ducks seemed to be stationed.
Food
Appetizers
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| ♥ Baked Tahong (390 php) |
For starters, we enjoyed these deliciously cheesy Baked Tahong.
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| Pork Sisig (260 php) |
We also had a sizzling plateful of the Pork Sisig.
Gulay ATBP.
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| Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa (280 php) |
My companions know how much I insist for a well-balance meal so they order this Ginataang Sitaw and Kalabasa and
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| Kangkong with Bagoong (110 php) |
simple yet delightfully crunchy Kangkong with Bagoong, and
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| ♥ Kare-Kareng Gulay (350 php) |
the potful of flavorful Kare-Kareng Gulay.
Drinks
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The Magic Lagoon Restobar offered us a refreshing lunch stopover after a long drive. We were quite pleased that for such a great ambiance and food experience, the price is very reasonable. I'm also quite surprised that they are open 24/7 even on most holidays.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Magic Lagoon Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Magic Lagoon Restobar | |
| Business Address | Bldg. 716, Bicentennial Park, Rizal Highway, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Luzon Philippines |
| Business Hours | 24 Hours |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-1,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (047) 252-1475 |
| Other | |
Bari-Uma Ramen (Serendra BGC): Hiroshima Japan's Strongest Tonkotsu-Shoyu Ramen
Serendra, Serendra 2 Loading Bay, McKinley Pkwy, Taguig, 1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
There's a distinct comfort from savoring a piping hot and flavorful ramen on a drizzly day. Fortunately, Bari-Uma Serendra Bonifacio Global City branch had available seats to grant us such comfort.
Bari Uma is a ramen brand that was established in Hiroshima, Japan in 2003. It now has several shops outside Japan (Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Scotland) and has even been earned a top 25 food exellence award in Singapore .
Food
Japanese Pan-Fried Dumpling
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| ♥ Gyoza (190 php/5 pcs) |
While waiting for our ramen orders, we enjoyed this Gyoza. As you can see the they use delicately thin dumpling wrappers to make it so crispy. Yet, it is still effective in locking in the juicy meat.
Deep Fried Chicken
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| ♥ Karaage (360 php/8 pcs) |
We also ordered the Karaage which is also a must try! The skin is very crunchy, the meat is so tender and juicy. It is evenly marinated with garlic, shoyu, vinegar and black pepper.
Ramen
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| ♥ Ajitama-Uma (380 php) |
The Ajitama-Uma is labelled as the signature dish. Based on observation from the picture on the menu, the difference between the Bariuma and this is that this has flavored egg in addition to the pork-flavored shoyu soup and thick-cut chashu and flavored egg.
It goes well with the strongest tonkotsu-shoyu ramen broth made from high-quality soy sauce and pure umami extract - said to be made from simmering pork and chicken bones 8 hours and other ingredients such as chicken feet, vegetables and more.
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| ♥ Ninniku-Uma (380 php) |
If you like it garlicky, you can try the Ninniku-Uma. They also use
carefully select garlic.
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| Shoyu-Uma (320 php) |
There's also the Shoyu-Uma for those who prefer to have a stronger shoyu flavor.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Go for Bari-Uma Ramen for high-quality authentic Hiroshima-style tonkotsu-shoyu ramen. The price-point is also unbelievably affordable for the generous portion and food quality.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Bari-Uma Ramen Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Bari-Uma Ramen Branches | |
| Business Address and Contact | Bari-Uma Serendra C122 Ground Floor Serendra Retail 11 Avenue McKinley Bonifacio Global City 09457956230 Bari-Uma SM Fairview Upper Ground Level, Central Walk SM City Fairview 09668659827 Bari-Uma Ayala Mall Circuit Upper Ground Floor Ayala Mall Circuit 09569408476 Bari-Uma Ayala Center Cebu Level 1, Terraces Ayala Center Cebu 09914766444 |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 400-600 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener: New York Steahouse Experience in Manila (One Bonifacio High Street BGC)
Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of the top 10 steakhouse in New York. So, we're quite fortunate that out of its international locations, five are actually in the Philippines.
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| Complimentary Bread Basket |
The family opted to have our C at its Bonifacio Global City branch because its nearer to us.
As shown at its website, all branches carries the classic New York-style steakhouse charm with a grandiose wine cellar.
Soups & Salads
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| ♥ Lobster Bisque |
The Lobster Bisque is a seasonal offering and it was really good!
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| ♥ French Onion Soup (648 php) |
The famous signature French Onion Soup made from rich beef broth filled with caramelised onions and crowned with stretchy GruyĆØre cheese is a must order too!
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| ♥ Caesar Salad with Sizzling Canadian Bacon (798 php) |
The Caesar Salad with Sizzling Canadian Bacon as add-on is our kind of salad! As you can see, there is an equal portion of greens and meat. The Canadian Bacon is tender, smoky, sweet and savory.
Prime Steak & Chops
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| ♥ Porter House for Four 2KG (4,488/500 Grams) |
Of course, our main reason for dining at Wolfgang's is to devour its legendary prime dry-aged Porter House.
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| Porter House |
The Porter House is served in the "Peter Luger style." It is cooked in high heat to create a crisp crust that locks in the savory flavor of the meat.
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| Rib Eye Steak 900 Grams (8,488 php) |
Wolfgang's Steakhouse only serves USDA Prime rating steaks regardless of the cut. It is said that only 2% of the beef in the US market attain a USDA Prime rating so you can't go wrong whichever cut you choose. But, for some reason, we prefer the leaner porter house.
For a wholesome steak experience, we also ordered a bottle of Chateau Lamartine.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
When it comes to a New York Steakhouse experience in the Philippines, Wolfgang's Steakhouse is your only choice so there's no doubt that steak lovers will definitely keep coming back for it.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Wolfgang's Steakhouse Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Wolfgang's Steakhouse | |
| Business Address | Newport World Resorts 2/F Newport Mall, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City (0999) 842 7954 The Podium, Ortigas G/F The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City (0917) 702 8913 Bonifacio Global City LG/F One Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (0917) 710 1682 City Of Dreams City Of Dreams, ASEANA Avenue, cor. Roxas Boulevard, ParaƱaque (0956) 794 0075 Araneta City Upper Ground Floor, Gateway Mall 2 Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City (0977) 412 0670 Boracay Newcoast Belmont Retail Cluster 3, Boracay, Newcoast Dr, Malay, 5608 Aklan (0915) 757 2867 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 am - 12:00 mn Monday To Sunday |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 1,500-5,000 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Other | Website |
Potatoes are my all-time favorite vegetable because of its versatility. So I especially cleared up my schedule just to make sure I could attend the media event hosted by Potatoes USA, the national marketing organization for US potatoes, at Chef’s Table and Kitchen in Brittany Hotel, BGC last Thursday.
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| US Potato Ramen |
Chef Kalel Chan gave us a live cooking demonstration featuring two creative Potatoes USA dishes: US Potato Ramen and Mapo Tofu Potato Cheese Fries.
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| Mapo Tofu Potato Cheese Fries |
Of course, both of Chef Kalel's dishes were top-notch and delicious as expected from the corporate chef of the Raintree Restaurant Group who handles Chotto Matte, Saboten, Jones All Day, Friends & Family, Cha Cha's Boracay, Farmer's Table, and Izakaya Sensu. Who would have thought that you can make ramen noodles out of dehydrated US potatoes?
Following his lead, influencers did their (I only ate haha!) best to cook their own Potatoes USA dishes using dehydrated US potatoes and frozen US potatoes of various forms! As you can see there's straight-cut fries, wedges, hash brown, curly fries, etc. Another format is the fresh stock US potatoes which is available from November to March in select stores in Metro Manila and Cebu.
All forms are the same in terms of nutrients. The US frozen potatoes were quick-frozen to seal in its natural flavor and nutrients.
Moreover, every US potato processor has to undergo stringent USDA and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection and requirements.
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| Richie of Pickiest Eater and Reese of The Foodie Station |
There are various ways of cooking US frozen potatoes. The winning dish was cooked using this Salamander Oven.
Overall, we all had a lot of fun exploring the possibilities of US potatoes as a time-saving yet nutrient-packed ingredient.
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