My other food adventures:

  • Dining at Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown: A Flavorful Food Adventure

    Chinatown is one of those places you’ll likely find in every country—and for good reason. It’s a haven for food lovers, offering an impressive variety of local and Asian cuisines. So, it’s no surprise that Kuala Lumpur’s own Chinatown is a popular destination for both locals and tourists. Getting there, however, was an adventure in… Read more

  • Weekend Food Stops in Pampanga: Worth Every Detour

    Whenever we drive from Nueva Ecija to Manila for work, we try to make the most of the trip—especially when it comes to food. If we have a couple of extra hours, we make it a point to explore eateries slightly off our usual route, guided by online reviews and a bit of curiosity. Pampanga,… Read more

  • Looking for Something New: Our Ramen Wave Experience

    My husband and I were in the mood for something different, preferably somewhere near Pioneer Corner Supermarket. We didn’t want to get stuck in traffic or deal with crowded spots, so we thought of checking out the food options near the grocery area—where Buffalo’s Wings N’ Things used to be. To our surprise, the place… Read more

  • A Flavor-Packed Stop at The Coffee Library (San Fernando La Union)

    I first heard about The Coffee Library from my father-in-law — he kept talking about how amazing their Tuna Steak was. So during our trip to San Juan, La Union (ElYu), we spotted their branch near a 7-Eleven. The café looked inviting, but parking was tight, so we skipped it. On our way back, his… Read more

  • A Return to Comfort Food: Charlie Wanton Special in Mandaluyong City

    We just can’t get enough of Chinese food—our cravings brought us from the streets of Binondo all the way to Mandaluyong for a visit to Charlie Wanton Special. It’s a spot we’ve dined at many times before, and clearly, we’re not the only ones who keep coming back. Located just a few blocks from José… Read more

  • Quick Bites at Ongpin St., Binondo Manila

    We kicked off our Binondo food trip bright and early, leaving Mandaluyong at 5:30 AM to make sure we arrived before the streets got too crowded. By 6:30 AM, we were standing in front of the historic Binondo Church, its centuries-old façade glowing softly under the morning light. Our first stop was Chuan Kee Turu-Turo,… Read more