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Noodles and Milk Tea
Yesterday, I went on a food trip at Quezon City. Here’s what I had for lunch:
Sen Lek Mixed Thai Noodles (The Caf, U.P. Town Center)
This comforting noodle soup has a tasty broth. The noodles were chewy and delicious, while the beef and fish balls were all yummy. It was a filling lunch treat that I will surely enjoy again.
For dessert, I had Taste from the Greens Choco Malt Milk Tea with Cream Puff (Maginhawa). This was simply heaven in a cup. The cream puff was like pudding, but had a consistently that resembled ice cream. Meanwhile, the choco malt milk tea was perfect. It reminded me of childhood.
I hope to find more foodie finds this 2020!
Binondo Dumplings and Tea
I was craving for authentic Chinese dumplings and noodles after my Chinatown Museum tour, so my friend Mitzie and I walked to Tasty Dumplings.
It is located beside Binondo Church, and is unmissable with its distinct black and yellow signage. I ordered the house special, which was dumplings with tossed noodles.
It was served with the noodles drenched their special sauce, with flavorful clear soup on the side. It was a delicious dish, and I enjoyed it with chilled soy milk. My meal only cost a little over Php200.
Tasty dumplings and tossed noodles
The author enjoys Tasty dumplings with her friend Mitzie
Our second stop was Eng Bee Tin, which is next to the other side of Binondo Church. It is known for ube hopia, so I ordered their ube milk tea.
It was the best milk tea I’ve ever had, hands down!
A cold cup of ube milk tea can be purchased for Php75 at Eng Bee Tin’s takeout counter
The Great Buddha’s latte and Eng Bee Tin’s ube milk tea make a lovely combo
Mitzie and I both had coffee and hopia at The Great Buddha Cafe, which is located at the second floor of Eng Bee Tin. Not only do they serve coffee, they also have hot food and Chinese souvenirs such as lucky keychains and ornaments.
My latte was rich and strong. It was the right partner for my whole-wheat ube hopia, which we purchased at the ground floor.
The author enjoys whole-wheat ube hopia with her coffee
The author and her friend Mitzie take a photo with the Great Buddha
No visit to Eng Bee Tin is complete without a photo with the Great Buddha at the cafe. We posed for good luck and prosperity this 2020.
I hope that you will also have a Binondo food trip soon!
Sunday Recoupment
This week has been pretty intense. I survived a traumatic job interview with a company who misleads their applicants. I was lucky that I trusted my instincts and left.
I also got into a violent incident in the train, which didn’t stop me from attending a seminar at AIM.
These incidents made me feel tired, so I ordered Japanese food to keep my spirits up. I had the omu curry rice at Kimono Ken, which is a restaurant that I’ve been frequenting since my uni days. I had a delicious lunch and I will definitely be back!
I capped off my lunch with my usual Assam milk tea at Serenitea.
It’s easy to bounce back from setbacks as long as I learn from them in order to prevent them from happening again. In this case, I learned to research thoroughly on the companies I apply for, continue to trust my instincts, and maintain my composure whenever I am attacked in public. I believe I was able to do so as I was offered a seat on the train by a kind gentleman.
Here’s to more lessons, foodie adventures, and milk tea!
Assam Milk Tea Vibes
Last Sunday, I started my day with some handmade accessories: my ceramic earrings from Maria Ceramika and my stainless steel and crystal necklace from Made by KCA.
I was happy to spot some pretty tiles while ordering milk tea.
I was feeling festive, so I got myself some Assam Milk Tea with Pudding and Pannacotta. This drink simply reminds me of good vibes and simpler times.
Then, I got myself a bracelet spelled g-r-i-t from Bedazzled Accessories at The Craft Central. It should remind me to keep going during tough times because I’m resilient and resourceful.
It was day two of the Destash Bash at The Craft Central Cafe! My favorite yarn store, The Attic Yarn and Craftery had a booth there, where they sold affordable yarns and makes.
I got myself this lovely cup cozy crocheted with love by Ceryl, one of the women behind this brand. I am thankful to have found this brand, and I look forward to more years of friendship with them.
I also returned to Made by KCA’s booth at the bazaar outside Vertis North. I got myself a moonstone ring inspired by my undying love for Bella Swan of the Twilight books.
I will forever support handmade because it inspires me to be a better person! I may not have much, but because I have grit and a good eye for local treasures, I know that I will survive anything that life throws at me.
And at the end of the day, there’s always milk tea.
Faith and Healing
Yesterda, I had the remarkable opportunity to be in the presence of Healing Priest, Fr. Fernando Suarez. It was a privilege to meet him. I asked him to pray for me and my dad.
I had some religious articles blessed by the esteemed priest. These were my pasalubong for my family.
The mass left me in tears. Just like when I was in the presence of Pope Benedict the XVI, I felt the holy power of this priest. I was moved to tears as I prayed for my intentions.
After the mass, I went for a blind massage.
And before going home, I had an Assam milk tea with pearls and pudding.
I believe that miracles are possible in my life, and in my family. I keep on praying for healing for my dad, a good job for me by March, and strength for my mom. I am also praying for the recovery of my best friend, Luti.
May God bless us all!