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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Carmina's Experience in Yabu House of Katsu at U.P. Town Center

Upon entering there is a waiting list to be seated down there are seats outside Yabu House of Katsu  to wait until an employee goes and ask for your vaccination card before being seated down. Waiting outside having a free time to roam around while someone with you is there to keep your spot. Yabu House of Katsu menu will be handed to you where choosing what you would like to order before you have a seat to walk inside. Giving your order comes the water glasses and tables are already set and tables has been disinfected. While waiting to for our food Carmina took a picture where she was seated inside Yabu House of Katsu. Those who have ordered Chicken Katsu will be getting a bowl of sesame seeds, grind your own before adding tonkatsu sauce to make adjustment on their taste with salad dressing for all you can eat buffet on cabbage. Carmina had decided to try the Salmon Don Set for PHP 645.00 ($11.52) 180g Chicken Katsu Set for PHP 400.00 ($7.14) Original Katsundon Set for PHP 400.00 (...