Sunday, January 30, 2011

Getting What I Paid For at Shui Hilot Spa

Curls and I love getting massages. We are also suckers for all things cheap; thus, it’s no surprise that we availed of Shui Hilot Spa’s cashcashpinoy promo!

For only 255php each, we were entitled to a 90 minute Whole Body Hilot Massage with Dagdagay Foot Therapy.

Since a lot of people availed of the promo, it’s required to schedule an appointment with Shui. We were encouraged to be at Shui 15 minutes before our appointment or face the possibility of losing our slot. Good thing Shui is just at the back of Greenbelt 5 so getting there was not a problem.

I was surprised at how tiny the place was when I first entered the premises.


Reception Area

The "Hallway"

No wonder the room was also small.

The Rooms

What Lies Behind
Spartan room with only a thin sheet of curtain for privacy made for one uncomfortable massage session.

It was hardly the relaxing massage I was looking for due to the poor “facilities.” Noise level could also be improved as I could hear all conversations from outside my room.

For those who aren’t too particular with ambiance, I’m happy to report that techniques used by Shui were at least pleasurable. It reminded me of massages I used to have with a trusty neighborhood masahista. It’s important to note though that my massage was a good 15 minutes short. As I was not really feeling it, I no longer complained.

I certainly got what I paid for at Shui.

Shui Hilot Spa is located at G/F Tropical Palms Building, Perea St. Cor. De La Rosa St. Legazpi Village, Makati. Call them at 3932313 or visit their website for more details.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Triple Birthday Celebration at Mamou

Let's return to regular programming with a bash!

Not too long ago, TJ, Bogs, and Zho celebrated their birthdays at Mamou.



Loved the company! Loved the ambiance! And most importantly, I loved the free food!

Complimentary Bread


Corn Pudding



Lamb Rice

Lorenzo's Truffle Cream


Mario Bottarga Al Olio


Beer Battered Fish With Malt Vinegar



Roast Pork and Chicken



Lamb Chops
USDA Steak with Bone

USDA Steak without Bone

Complimentary Birthday Cupcake

Thanks for the treat hotshots!

Mamou is located at Unit 1C-15 G/F Serendra, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. Call 8563569 for more information.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Last Meal at Crystal Jade

I was recently in Hong Kong. Get to know what Hong Kong has to offer through my adventure. This is the last of 14 parts.


Murtle and I capped our Hong Kong trip with dinner at Crystal Jade.


Times Square branch


Interiors

We ordered the two specialties of Crystal Jade...

Xiao Long Bao (28HKD)
Dumplings are bigger than Din Tai Fung’s. Can give Din Tai Fung a run for its money as skin is delicate with a rich soupy broth going for it. Not a bad version at all.



Spice Beef Noodles (38 HKD)
Marvelous!!! Noodles are fresh and beef pieces are very flavorful. They also got the spice level right. One million times better than the noodles we had at Yee Shun Milk Company.


One thing that didn’t fare too well is the chicken dish:


Marinated Salty Chicken in Ning Bo Style (48HKD)
It baffles me that this comes highly recommended by Crystal Jade. So ordinary as chicken is bland. Blah in a plate.

It’s a shame that the chicken dish was such a letdown as it dampened the overall dining experience at Crystal Jade. I wouldn’t mind going back to Crystal Jade though since I’d love to have another helping of the beef noodles. 

Crystal Jade has branches all over Hong Kong. For more information, pls. visit  http://www.crystaljade.com/hongkong.htm
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