Every time anyone I know goes off to Singapore and asks what I want, I always say Bengawan Solo Pineapple Tarts. I first had a taste of it when a supplier gifted my dad with a box many years ago. I’ve eaten pineapple tarts from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines and for me none…
Mo-Mo Paradise in Taipei, Taiwan
During our Taiwan trip, we made it a point to reserve somewhere nice the night of December 24, 2010. It was our Christmas dinner after all. 🙂 We found Mo-Mo Paradise inside K-Mall, a shopping center beside our hotel. For NT399 (P598.50) per head, we could avail of an eat-all-you-can hot pot meal with unlimited…
Din Tai Fung (Zhongxiao branch) in Taipei, Taiwan
One of my target destinations in Taipei was Din Tai Fung, a restaurant famous for its Xiao Long Bao — my favorite dimsum! They even have a cute Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao mascot! There was a small stall outside the restaurant selling Din Tai Fung merchandise like cellphone straps, clocks, purses, keychains, etc….
Timberland Sports and Nature Club in San Mateo, Rizal
We went to Timberland Sports and Nature Club a few days after Christmas last year. One of our friends is a member and he invited several of us to come along with our kids in tow. |I was surprised at what a short drive it took to get there. It’s approximately about 20 minutes by…
Crystal Lotus at Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel
One of the things included in our Hong Kong Disneyland itinerary was lunch at Crystal Lotus in Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. Crystal Lotus is a Chinese fine dining restaurant which specializes in meticulously hand-crafted Disney dim sum. There was already a pre-ordered set lunch prepared for us. The menu for the day was already on…