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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Carmina's Review on BRTO (Mexican food)

Everyone goes by someone recommending trying certain types of food.  Those who love to eat Mexican food can try  BRTO . Carmina decided to try their Tortilla Soup since she was still full. It is mild spicy, and the tortilla is separated when arriving through Grab Food. Those who want to eat the ALL-DAY BREAKFAST they serve the popular dish. The Crispy Bacon Hash Burrito ingredients are crispy bacon, egg, cheese and garlic sauce for 345.00 pesos ($6.27). Iced Chocolate for 190.00 pesos ($3.35). Beef Birra Burrito includes Mexican Rice, Corn, Onion and salsa on the side for 305.00 pesos ($5.45). The Mexican food is really good no wonder it was recommended from our friends.  NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Mexican food served from  BRTO. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina's Review Affordable Meals from Master Gaw Lu

It is payday, but there are some people who need to budget their food.  Carmina was craving for Hainanese chicken with everyone wanted to order food along with me. There are some people who want to eat something else. The Hainanese chicken comes with soup, rice and three dipping sauces for 309.00 pesos ($5.62). Those who want to eat spam for lunch can purchase it for 228.00 pesos ($4.15). They call it spam silog includes rice, sunny side up egg and ketchup. The pork lovers can explore and try the Crispy Pork Belly with rice, vegetable and sweet soy dipping sauce for 228.00 pesos ($4.15). Feeling you want to eat some Somai that has five pieces for 148.00 pesos ($2.69) includes soy sauce and chili sauce. The food is really good and can eat later for your next meal.  Master Gaw Lu has no website, yet you may order from any food services either Grab/ Food Panda in the Philippines. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for food served from Master Gaw Lu. Subscribe & follo...

Mom Violy Recommend Eating at King Chef

Every time Carmina would talk to Mom Violy on the phone. She would always mention wanting to eat at King Chef. Tita Edna was the one who had introduced King Chef to Mom Violy they have eaten there twice together. We all know Carmina spends at least the weekday or weekend with Mom Violy. Yesterday, Mom Violy wanted to eat at  King Chef  located at West Avenue.  Upon entering the restaurant there is parking in the front while entering inside a security guard will open the door for you. Going inside at the counter the employees will ask how many people to be seated down bringing you to your table. Hot tea will be served to you along with some peanuts and menu while waiting to place your order. We had started off eating some dim sum the following is Long Bao which has soup inside make sure while eating it in your mouth. Mom Violy also ordered wanton noodle soup.  Hakaw Pork and Shrimp Somai Mom Violy wanted to eat her favorite Beef with Broccoli and Pancit Canton. Having...