Aquanox Vietnamese Restaurant

Aquanox Vietnamese Restaurant
Serving authentic Vietnamese food, I have to say that you'd be amazed more with the restaurant's interior design than some of the food. But their menu is definitely worth a try paired with a cold beer.

Me wearing my Vietnamese top

Rice with coconut milk, steamed pork with garlic and i-don't-know-what toppings

I don't remember the name of this food, looks pleasing...sadly it did not fascinate my taste buds.

The serial story behind Super Bowl LOL

ONE DAY....

@ SUPER BOWL OF CHINA

lez not waste money on appetizers, this will do

Hunan chicken, from Hunan?

What infiltrated our minds to order salted rice?

ooopssss...are you kidding? I thought you'd be the one to pay this dinner?

Oh no...we forgot to bring our wallets, (what an excuse!) wait! could u guys wait n listen for a moment?we'll promise to pay the bill, waddaya think av us?broke?give us a second (EXCLAMATION POINT)

So...who's gonna pay the bill?calling 911..Oh crap what have we gotten into...Plan A-Z (run fast and never come back).

JUST FOR LAUGHS

Creekside Amorsolo Hotel, a Green Hotel within a city

It's hard to catch city people in their in-between morning coffee and working lunch break at the office, but Creekside Amorsolo Hotel figured it's worth the try.

As you rush from one thing to the other, perhaps you might find yourselves Googling the best deals you can find on the net for some of the budget-friendly business hotels in the country, and in Makati-the financial capital and selfie capital of PH.

To cut tedious time and effort for you, let me introduce Creekside Amorsolo Hotel situated in the busy streets of Makati along Amorsolo cor. V.A. Rufino. This hotel is known as the hidden gem in Makati and the only 'Green Hotel' within the city.

CAH have taken the green initiative in helping preserve our environment in any way that they can. With that, they have launched the hotel as a GREEN HOTEL taking into consideration the guest's convenience. They are not imposing anything that would make our stay anything less than comfortable and hassle-free. Below are some of my hotel staycation in Amorsolo.

They offer in-room massage and spa serviced by Stone Leaf Massage

Your own study table perfect for students and businessmen

Watch out and check for their promos! They launch different and exciting promos! I got discounted 60% the original price

Homey Breakfast served by a very hospitable staff

a toast with jam and butter

You can order breakfast from 7-10am at CAH cafe 2nd/f

 Frequenters of CAH are mostly Japanese Businessmen, students, and European Backpackers. The hotel has an English School (ILAM) located at the 2nd floor where majority of students are Japanese.

International Language Academy Manila

 Japanese Doll

Quite room with the perfect ambiance

You can bring your girl barkadas for an awesome sleepover or pajama party

Creekside Amorsolo Hotel is conveniently located at the center of the Makati Business District in the Philippines. Only 5 minutes away from Greenbelt and Ayala Commercial Centers and 10-15 minutes via Skyway to and from the domestic and international NAIA airport terminals.

TRAVEL GREEN!

CAH featured  in Cebu Pacific's magazine

Mee Goreng noodles with Chicken

Mie goreng Indonesian: mie goreng or mi goreng; Malay: mee goreng or mi goreng; both meaning "fried noodles", also known as bami goreng, is a dish common in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It is made with thin yellow noodles fried in cooking oil with garlic, onion or shallots, fried prawn, chicken, pork, beef, or sliced bakso (meatballs), chili, Chinese cabbage, cabbages,tomatoes, egg, and other vegetables. Ubiquitous in Indonesia, it can be found everywhere in the country, sold by all food vendors from street-hawkers to high-end restaurants. It is an Indonesian one-dish meal favorite, although street food hawkers commonly sell it together with nasi goreng (fried rice). It is commonly available at mamak stalls in Singapore and Malaysia and is often spicy.

Consequently, this isn't famous in PH so when I got a pack of instant mee goreng noodles i decided to cook it the malay style.

Chinese cabbage and egg to add to its flavor

Special seasoning which can be bought in large commercial supermarkets

Sango The Burger Master

Sango which was located at the Ground Floor of Creekside Building in Makati had been my lunch and dinner bestfriend for years. Entering the resto would make you feel comfortable with the staff greeting you Irrashaimase and hearing pop Japanese songs played inside the resto. They started to be over pricey but to get a bigger market they eventually released a more affordable menu. Here are some of my favorites in Sango with their updated price.

Yakiniku Rice Burger 195.00
Marinated beef sandwiched with a crunchy toasted Japanese rice

Strawberry Corn Flake Shake 95.00

Master Cheese Burger 180.00 Sumo: 220.00
Chicken Burger with cheese 180.00 Sumo: 220.00

Fries 65.00

Master Fries 135.00

Chicken Karaage 225.00

Coffee Shake 95.00

Master Cheeseburger with fries 220.00

My favourite and the star of sango menu Master Cheeseburger with beef, lettuce, tomato, loads of chopped white onions, cheese, and their incomparable special signature Sango meat sauce plus the Japanese Mayo.

Kaffenena

Ever wandered unexpectedly along Pasay Road Makati!? Not just Japanese restaurants are famous on the road but a Filipino cafe run by El Cielito Hotel, Kaffenena Coffeshop.Opens Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

They serve the best chocolate mouse cake at a very affordable price

MUST TRY!
The cafe is also recommendable for small meetings

best paired with coffee (picture taken during our meeting at the hotel)

ADDRESS: El Cielto Hotel, Arnaiz Avenue, San Lorenzo, Makati City

Likkle Mai Band @ Creekside

Likkle Mai is a Japanese singer, songwriter, producer, DJ and radio personality who also runs her own independent music label. In 1994, Likkle Mai began her career as the main vocalist of a rocksteady group called the Dreamlets. The following year, she joined the dub band Dry&Heavy as lead vocalist. The group released four albums in Japan, as well as three albums in Europe and the U.S. The singles “Mr. Blue Flame”, “Dawn is Breaking”, “Love Explosion” and “Radical Star” sung by Likkle Mai propelled Dry&Heavy to be one of the leading dub bands across the world. The group appeared in numerous major music festivals in various countries, including WOMAD and Big Day Out. They also supported various reggae legends during visits to Japan, such as Lee Perry, Mad Professor, and Horace Andy. In 2005, Likkle Mai left Dry&Heavy to move on to the next stage in her career. She produced her first solo album ”Roots Candy” in 2006, and her second release, “MW”, came out in 2007. Listening to these solo albums, it is not difficult to understand the evolution of Likkle Mai as an artist. Following the release of“Roots Candy”, Likkle Mai toured Japan backed by eight top musicians from Japan’s reggae scene. These powerful live performances attracted strong attention, and she also increased her fan base at this time by putting on a series of peaceful acoustic live shows. Likkle Mai has appeared in numerous large festivals in Japan, such as the Fuji Rock and Rising Sun Rock Festivals in 2006, and the Wind Blow and Nagisa Festivals in 2007. In addition, she has continued to support many artists who come to Japan, such as Jah Shaka, Adrian Sherwood, and The Slits. Likkle Mai is an important singer on the Japanese reggae scene who has continued to fascinate fans with her unique and powerful voice.

WEBSITE: http://likklemai.com/

my picture with Likkle Mai Band

Likkle Mai Band

Domino's Pizza @ Chino Roces

Domino's Pizza is an American restaurant chain and international franchisepizza delivery corporation headquartered at the Domino Farms Office Park (the campus being owned by Domino's Pizza co-founder Tom Monaghan) in Ann Arbor Charter Township, Michigan, United States, near Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 1960, Domino's is the second-largest pizza chain in the United States (after Pizza Hut) and the largest worldwide, with more than 10,000 corporate and franchised stores in 70 countries. Domino's Pizza was sold to Bain Capital in 1998 and went public in 2004.

Domino's Pizza had been my constant companion working in the hotel. A chain is just a street away from my workplace and they always have promotional offers that cajoles you to buy their pizzas. Ordering online, or thru phone was such an ease.

Potato Wedges

Baked Penne

Choco Lava

Buy 1 Take 1

Margarita

I love entirely Everything in Domino's 

Marvin Plaza Store

Unit A, G/F Marvin Plaza Bldg.

Pasong Tamo, Makati City

Tel: 997-3030

Laid-back life in Tsuen Wan

Tsuen Wan is an area in New Territories which is considered more affordable than areas in Hong Kong Island or Kowloon. Since we couldn't find an affordable and at the same time comfortable and spacious accommodation in Tsim Sha Tsui, we resorted to booking in Silka Far East Hotel which was within walking distance from the Tsuen Wan MTR, City Landmark and other shopping malls, and commercial and recreation areas in the district. It is a value hotel that would pamper your needs but staying there would make you spend more on MTR transpo going to and from TST, though they have free scheduled shuttle service to certain routes. If you are on a tight budget, and you don't mind staying in a boxlike low-budget accommodation, the Chungking Mansion and Mirador Mansion, two famous buildings in Kowloon's Nathan Road offer some of the cheapest rates in town, both have become a legendary haunt for backpackers and budget travelers. It is still comparably cheaper to stay in a budget hotel in Kowloon accessible to all places than to stay in Tsuen Wan.

Our room overlooking the park view outside

this is how messy I pack

The Hong Kong government decided to develop Tsuen Wan as a new town settlement in the 1960s to relieve the growing population in Hong Kong and Kowloon. Tsuen Wan began as an industrial area consisting of factories, but today has developed into a residential and commercial area similar to Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. I feel very safe in Tsuen Wan, the locals are nice and they seemed more approachable than the busy and classy crowd of TST. A local even helped me drag my heavy suitcase down the MTR stairs 'cos I was obviously looking depleted of strength maybe.

Dining Lounge, trying to get a wifi connection

Prices of McDonald's and KFC just like everything vary from place to place. It is cheaper in Tsuen Wan.

Staying in the hotel made me want to just slouched at the dining lounge and sip free unlimited coffee. The ambiance was really peaceful and I've felt so safe. But still, my goal was to see HK and not to stay comfortably in a hotel.

They serve the same buffet every morning :( Anyways it was still an advantage of having to eat hotel breakfast than eating McDonalds again and again.

Siomai

Sausage and nuggets

Mini Pancakes

How I love their coffee above all :)

Goodnight :)