Kang Byeon

You know the food is good when you have most of the people fr that culture actually eating there. Other than that, just walk away.

As always, every time we walk into Kang Byeon its like a burst if Arirang spirit. The owner greets you upon entering and tables are already occupied by Koreans. You know its authentic!

Favorites in Kang byeon, their beef soup. Melts in your mouth, boiling hot and clean flavors.

Seafood vegetable pizza/Korean Pizza which is technically in a form of a frittata. Their version, obviously. Perfect with the dipping sauce!

We love the bamboo pork! The soy beans paste and the crunch from the lettuce and cabbage, lovely!

And now our new fave is the octopus! Fresh, crunchy and the sauce... Another cup of rice please! For P500 its worth it! Good for sharing! More fun in a feeding frenzy!

Its located at Times Square Building right in front of San Agustin. The building has a parking area below so no worries.

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Japanese 101

Japanese food has definitely integrated itself in the Filipino palete. To see sushi in a fast food setting is a big step forward for the main market.

From the same owners of Crave Burgers comes Mr. Misono. From the blogs it got pretty decent reviews. From personal experience, its not that bad. Can probably make it out to be an introductory step into the more deep and complex world that Japanese food embodies.

Typically, Filipino flairs introduced. More on the sweet side for most parts. But maybe its just because of our food choices. We ordered a mixed misino bento, sukiyaki and Chicken wakadori. Everything decent and tasty. I do wish I had something sour afterwards to break the sweet spell.

Prices are reasonable and location accessible. I like this new concept. Good job to the people behind it.

365 days old!

Pitter patter if little feet indeed! Steps like a hurricane, yells like a banshee. You are feisty, adorable and the love of my life. Every morning you are my reason for getting up.

Dani girl is a big girl now. With all your antics, you are a handful.

Love you with every breathe.

Happy 1st birthday, my langga!





My prince and princess..

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Phuket for a day

Phuket was always a travel must on my list.  The chance to be there for a day just sold me on the idea (and I can be stubborn) that I am definitely going back!  Phuket has not seen the last of me.

The elephants were beautiful and majestic.  It just pained me to see them and the way they are trained.  There should be a better way to spread awareness without hurting them so.  Though I did fall into such a touristy trap, elephants are not exactly a common thing in my part of the world.  Being on them just makes you realize there are bigger and better things in the world.  Its just takes a different level to experience such.

Aside from the generic tourist traps we easily fell into, Thailand has always been known for its food.  Pad thai is probably my favorite of all as cliche as it may be.  So happy I was actually able to try the real street deal.  Authentic, cooked by the road side with no tables or chairs, surrounded by other locals and vendors with different fares.  Thats the kind of adventure I want and I am going back for more!  Redundant much?

If I go into the gritty details, this is blog is going to sound like a tour itinerary.  So will leave the pictures to talk for themselves.

 

Malaysia - Truly Asia

From Port Kelang it was an hour and a half drive to Kuala Lumpur. A feeling of familiarity but differences also push through. Glad we finally got to visit our neighbors.

Sights, sounds and smells. What a feeling to be back travelling, exploring other cultures. Even if it was just for a day. 

Too bad the weather wasn't the best and missed out on a few spots we wanted to really explore.  But thats just how it is when you live in a tropical country.  Its either really hot or really wet. We were soaked!

But glad we had a heaping pile of nachos and hotdogs when we got back on the boat.  

Singapore for a day

What do you do in a place like Singapore where there are just too many things to see and have less than 24 hours to make the most of it?  Well, thats what we did.  We TRIED to make the most of it and ended up in Jurong Bird Park, Resorts World, Universal Park and Orchard Road.  Not bad!

This trip was a big step for us.  This was our first trip ever together abroad.  We had to leave Dani for a week in the process.  Mixed feelings but one that I will always remember for a lifetime.  This was the beginning of the trip that would show another side of myself and my hubby.  Can't wait for new adventures!