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I ate my first Hainanese Chicken meal in Singapore. Back there, the meal wasn't one for the books but it definitely made me want to try other restaurants serving Hainanese Chicken.

Anyway, most of the restaurants I've gone to didn't even make it to my Instagram account but Wangfu made it twice. My first time in their Il Terazzo branch and this one in UPTC. So ang espesyal kapag na-Instagram at na-blog ganon. HAHAHA.

Meal comes with soup and tofu with pork floss. I think this set meal is also with unlimited rice, I am just not sure.

The chicken was cooked right - it was tender and juicy. I wish I could say that this tastes close to the one I had in Singapore but no I can't because this is much better. Also, the three dipping choices are so good though only spring onion with ginger soy sauce are for me. Yup, Wangfu's one for the boo...blog. :))

This is the first time trying Salted Egg Fried Chicken.

The main reason why I ordered this is because I was curious as to what it tastes like. What can I say? It tastes good especially since you can really taste the flavor of the salted egg as the breading and it's quite crunchy but this is something that I probably need to get used to before appreciating it fully. You know those food that you're used to eat with a constant partner (Salted Egg with Tomatoes) that pairing it with other food isn't something you immediately like. Or ako lang 'to. Haha.

Pork Chop with Chinese Style Mayo

This one's good to but there's an umay factor. Should've have stuck with Sweet and Sour Pork.

I don't remember why I have no picture of our Shark's Fin Dumpling but it is something you should try. As in, okay na nga ko dun saka Hainanese Chicken Rice eh. :))

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Wingman (UPTC)

Mama Lou's (UPTC)

Boon Tong Kee (UPTC) - Sana may improvement. The first time eating here was super okay, the second time was uh never mind.
Recovery Food (UPTC)
Cafe Shibuya (UPTC)
Merkado Supermarket (UPTC)
Family Mart (UPTC)
Churreria La Lola (pero Powerplant Branch)
St. Marc's Cafe (pero Megamall Branch)
Kyo Chon Korean Style Fried Chicken (pero Megamall branch, posting UPTC branch soon)
S&R New York Style Fried Chicken (pero Cubao branch)
Ginza Bairin (pero Glorietta branch)
J.Co Donuts and Coffee (pero Megamall Branch)
Sbarro (pero Mall of Asia Branch)

Coldstone Creamery (pero Serendra at SM North branches)
Starbuck's Coffee (pero Congressional Branch)

Post ko soon:
Ramen Nagi
Kyo Chon Korean Style Chicken (bilang nagkita kami ulit ng ex ko haha)
Triple O's
Sizzling Pepper Lunch

'Yung totoo, ang dami ko na palang nakainan or mga nakainan kong nag branch out from South dun. Next please. May suggestions ka pa ba? May natira pa akong Gift Certificates from Merkado eh kaya babalik pa. HAHA! Thanks! Kbye. :))

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KitcheNails currently has two branches - one in Alabang Town Center and one in Trinoma. We went here last January during the opening day of Trinoma Branch.

I don't recall seeing a nail salon/spa anywhere in Trinoma so I think it's safe to say that they finally have one and in a very unique concept pa.

Here's for us North babies!

KitcheNails, as the name suggests, is a kitchen-themed nail salon.

I love how they went all-in for the concept. When you say KitcheNails it's not just a new nail spa in Trinoma but a nail spa that can offer you new experiences. Aside from being in lined with the theme, everything's so cute and girly.

Here's the cupboard of the order counter where the Chef will mix the ingredients... oooops, more of this later. :)

I am impressed with how well-thought of the interiors and designs there. It was like as if you entered a bakeshop, really.

Here's a picture of the receiving area where they'd ask you what your orders are.

So as I was saying earlier, there's a chef who mixed the ingredients that are to be used for your order.
They're very detailed when it comes to what you're getting because they want to serve you in the best possible way. Everything's dependent on your preference but don't get intimidated with the choices because they explain everything too.

The "order process" is a plus points as well because the customers are given the chance to say beforehand all the things that they want to be done. By the way, the "ingredients" they use are all organic.

What I had that night was Chef's Special in Spiced Plum Panacotta. Huhu. It smelled so goooooood!

Here's the area where the cooking takes place. place...

How cute are these???

When I saw these, I was like, "Omg ang cute!"

"Baking time."
Isn't it cool how they stick with the theme all throughout your stay there? KitcheNails surely has a unique concept that even if you're a frequent goer of nail spas, you'll still find a lot of interesting things and hear interesting terms there.

After soaking hands in a baking pan and applying the mask, arms are then covered with cling wrap.

A big thanks to my Nail Server Ate Melda for treating me like a princess. Di niya ko nasugatan saka ang bait. Hi Ate! :D

After our handspa and manicure, I got freshly-baked hands. Haha!

It was so fragrant I couldn't stop smelling my hands afterwards.

Kind of struggled with how I'm taking the photo of my nails. hehe.

Follow them on their social media accounts (@Kitchenails) and don't forget to use the hashtag #Kitchenails on your visit! They are located on level three, near Mindanao Avenue Parking Area and Trinoma's Customer Lounge.

Thank you, KitcheNails for having us!

Thank you, Aldous for organizing this event! :)

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These are all near Tandang Sora Avenue except 1.

As we all know, no groceries are created equeal and just like what I was talking about in my previous post, here's the top 5 grocery stores that I am frequenting.

I won't focus on the price differences but my experiences in each.

Moved the little background at the read more part below because my little background got longer and unfitting for this post... :))))

I am guilty of only wanting to get these freebies that's why I went there to do the groceries. Haha! The Fiesta Hams that I redeemed in exchange for the charge slips (as in, career na career ito mga 'te) were from my BDO Cash Card, BDO JCB Credit Card, and BPI Family Bank Credit Card. The Holiday Pack was also from BPI FB Credit Card.

Aside from the promo, why Walter Mart as my first?

It felt comfortable and it's spacious.

A lot of people go there to do groceries but no long lines at the cashier. It's also surprising that even if it's supposed to be crowded, you can hardly notice the people because the aisles are wide enough. I love that there are, I think, four kinds of push carts available. Aside from the other promos and freebies, there is a free parking stub, the staff are courteous and helpful, and they definitely have a lot of choices.

Plus, I get to use my SM Prestige Card to accumulate points. Haha! Nanghihinayang din ako sa points ko since hindi na nga madalas mag grocery dun sa SM so good thing, they're partners with Walter Mart.

There's also a Japanese store (items priced at 66 or 88) at the third floor of the building. I bought a lot of baking tools and non-irritating fancy earrings there.

Kung di ka swerte sa 💗, sa ibang bagay na lang kagaya nito at ✈👣📱💰🍵🍴🌏🌍🌎. 😂 Nasasanay na ko sa ganitong picture-an ah. Hahaha. 1st of nth for 2016👌 Hihihi💃 Thanks, #unileverph and @merkadosupermarket. 😄 Okay next...😄 Okay soon...💕🙊 #nawili

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Merkado at UPTC as my second.

It's brightly lit with all shelves usually well-stocked and the store layout is superb. It also looks sophisticated and high-end. To tell you honestly, it was intimidating at first because it looks expensive. haha! The first time I went there was when we were waiting for our seat at Mama Lou's and that's when I found out that the some prices were at par with other grocery stores. I did a grocery or two, signed up for the membership card and one time during those grocery trips, I dropped a raffle entry for Unilever and Merkado's Great Winter Sale. I don't remember dropping a raffle coupon for this but I won. Haha!!! I think the fated day was after going to Regina Rica and Pililla Windmills. Alam ko, walang nagtanong kung kelan. Haha.

I didn't anymore have the coupon with me because of the New Year's Day cleaning but they sent me an e-mail so I got the certificates last night. Yep, 11k richer in Gift Certificates and proud. I am getting used to having my picture taken like that since I've been winning raffle promos since last year. ANG YABANG KAINIS HAHA : Pero next raffle winning pls. :)))

Anyhow, like what I posted in my Instagram account, I did have my picture taken with that big check and I'm pretty sure it's going to be posted somewhere in Merkado along with the other 10 winners. I'm excited to see my second poster in UPTC. Haha! My first was when I attended the Wingman's Quiz Night.

Trinoma's Landmark as my third.

First, their mall hours last Christmas season was extended until 11 PM so no rush. They have four choices of push carts and several choices of places to eat at. Hello, Trinoma 'yan eh.

Also, I found my favorite matcha candy there. One thing lang is that I don't think they have a loyalty card so no points for me. I am a sucker for anything that accumulates points kaya ang lungkot ko. Hahaha! The line at the cashier can get long but bearable.

Fourth would be S&R Membership Shopping except Christmas Season.
I have no pictures from there 'cause it was a stressful place to be in during the holidays. It was so crowded that one can barely move. The concept's fine but I am not digging the self-service style all the time. Ang hirap mag-buhat pag maraming binili. Haha. Tamad.

I buy my Psyllium Fiber, Dove Soap, and Roasted Seaweed there because these things are cheaper in bulk (actually most of the products being sold there are cheaper) and their pizza is still one of my favorites to date so I'm renewing my membership card.

Fifth is Rustan's, Powerplant

I went to Rockwell one time, entered Rustan's and I saw this. My Meiji Kyo-Matcha Chocolate is sold at P 127.25 at Rustan's!!! GOSH I HAD THE SHOCK OF MY LIFE. HAHAHAHA. Walter Mart sells a box at P 218.00 while the old Cherry at P 250.00. The heck. Just when I thought that Rustan's have more expensive items, they're selling my favorite chocolate at that price. Ang dami ko pang pinagdaanan na indecisiveness noon kasi nga 250.00 tas meron palang 130. Huhubells. But I am glad that I now know about this. hihi. Ang layo nga lang ng Powerplant. :))

Okay, I haven't tried doing my grocery at Rustan's yet but I'm making it my top five because of my matcha discovery. hehe.

Done with the top 5.

Hugot part and little background after the page break.. :)

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Green Tea and Bamboo Charcoal Ice Cream? Unfortunately not. :(

It was Bamboo Charcoal and Queso de Bola that day. :(((

I've been doing groceries in almost all grocery stores near me since the old Cherry Foodarama closed and one of those that I am frequenting is Walter Mart in Munoz so I got the chance to go here since this is near the building of Walter Mart.

Sa totoo lang, ito 'yung pakiramdam na parang nawala 'yung first love mong nasa kanya lahat ng hanap mo kaya ang gagawin mo ay maghahanap ka sa kung saan-saan na pwedeng hanapan pero sa kasamaang palad e kailangan mo pala talaga mag-ikot kasi hindi kayang punan ng isa 'yung mga kailangan at gusto mo.

Kaya ang eksena ngayon e hindi dahil wala kang loyalty. Loyal ka for several years dun sa nawala, remember?! Wala lang kasi talaga sa kung anong mga nasa harap mo 'yung kailangan mo kaya ka pa iba-iba.

Oo! May hugot kasi sobrang nakakapagod 'yung umiikot talaga ko ng groceries tas napaka-traffic pa nung December kaya ubos oras din. I will blog about the groceries I liked the most soon but the feels and the hassles I've experienced, I am posting them now. Haha!

Napagod ako at nainis kasi nga nagsara 'yung Cherry lalo nung unang naga-adjust pa, parang napaisip kang bakit nga ba hindi mo mas pinahalagahan nung andyan pa. 'Yung hindi naisip kung gaano ka-convenient na andyan siya.

Pero nung tumagal e napatunayan mo na kesa isipin mo 'yung nawala e mag-dwell ka na lang sa sobrang daming possibilities na may darating na bago. Hehe! Ito pala 'yung experience na masasabi mong okay na rin na nawala siya kasi may papalit at papalit naman... 'yung mas okay, 'yung mamahalin ka, 'yung hindi ka sasaktan, 'yung hindi ka papaasahin, 'yung magtatama ng mali sa buhay mo at higit sa lahat, 'yung magiging dahilan para sabihin mo sa sarili mong, "Wow! Thanks! Ang swerte swerte ko talaga." HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Hugot pero sa grocery talaga 'to ah... sa sobrang tuwa ko, ayan na nga at siningit ko na rito para wala na masyadong hugot 'yung magiging post ko tungkol sa groceries.

Nga pala, here are the grocery stores in order of my preference: Waltermart in Munoz, Mercado in UPTC, Landmark in Trinoma, S&R Membership Shopping in Congressional and, Rustan's in Powerplant.

It was during the Christmas season when I went here which is why they had Queso de Bola instead of matcha. But anyhow, for a 25.00 swirl-all-you-can ice cream, this is a good deal.

If you're wondering what the charcoal tastes like, it tasted like a vanilla ice cream with black food coloring.

I've tried to research on this and found out that charcoal is actually being used as a food ingredient nowadays but I am not sure if this has real charcoal powder in it.

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