Le Ching TEA HOUSE

I was craving for a good noodle soup that afternoon when my gastronomic partner and I were window shopping in Greenhills. It was raining gently that afternoon and such a great time to have a hot noodle dish to satisfy my starvation and to ward off coldness.

Instantaneously, I called up a friend from a choir on where exacly Le Ching is as I am quite disoriented that moment. He gave me a swift direction only to find out that we were just in front of the said tea house, just that we were outside the Shopesville building. 

I heard that this Chinese restaurant had just finished its renovation. This will be the second time I'll be eating here. The very first one a few years back with my mother.

 

The dining area seems small today compared before. I was glad that the management decided to renovate the place because the last time I was here it looked shabby already

The place doesn't look like a high-class restaurant like the ones we see in most of the high foot traffic malls in the metro.  From the looks of it, it is more like of a 'carinderia' setting. I actually do not mind for as long as the food was prepared clean and tastes good. I was actually looking for more good points to dine at this place soon. One of the first thinga I noticed is their chipped off tables which I think is made of granite. Well it seems bearable but that primarily catches my attention.

My buddy and I were dismayed by the unruly and not-so-hospitable behavior of their male food servers. There were 7 of them that time and usually crowded at a little space in front of where the orders are issued for serving to the customers. They did not greet nor bid goodbye and ask for repeat business.

Most of the workers do not look neat. We actually saw 2 of them not wearing socks with their splashers. Oh noh! And one with his polo shirt with accumulated dirt and  food marks. We also noticed that they do not use trays for serving their customers' order which I bet should be available at all times. It will be easier if they use food trays instead of using only their bare hands in holding the food. We were just that not so comfortable with most of their ways to be honest. Despite all of these a lot of people is visiting the place even if it looks crowded all because of their FOOD! :)

Table set-up

BEEF WANTON NOODLE SOUP

At P 120++ is definitely a winner noodle soup. It is a noodle dish served with tender beef cut-ups,and some green leafy veggies shrimp siomai (hakaw)?!? Correct me if I'm wrong...It is a perfect comfort food for rainy season. At first glance I thought me paying a hundred plus bucks for this noodle soup isn't all worth it but I was wrong!

COLD SOYA MILK

Our favorite! I was the only one who enjoyed the noodle soup as he is still full from the company's event he attended. So he just gulped in a bottle of cold soya milk (500ml) just to join me in my enjoyment of sipping my hot well-made soup.

Verdict:

Price is quite cheap. Food tastes well as usual. The only downside are the people who handles and serves our food. Intensive training I guess in terms of Food Safety, Hygiene and Customer Relation.

For your information, another Le Ching Tea House is also housed in the same building of Shoppesville. It was just a few steps away from where we dined in. The name is Le Ching Too which is a little cute and crowded too but rather well-maintained than the other one. Will try the other branch next time I'm in GH.

LE CHING TEA HOUSE
Ground Level, Shoppesville
Greenhills Shopping Center
Ortigas Ave., Greenhills
San Juan City

VALENTINE BAllOoNs

We all know that Valentine's Day is over! I just can't help of not posting these balloons. I am so fond of these colorful inflated materials, and like Winnie the Pooh 

"NOBODY CAN BE UNCHEERED WITH A BALLOON!"

I couldn't agree more. That cute little bear made sense in saying that. 

These photos I took from work as we were installing them. Lovely! isn't it?

"Our soulmate is someone who shares our deepest longings, our sense of direction. When we're two balloons, and together our direction is up, chances are we've found the right person."

-Richard Bach

BIG DEALS!!!!!!

I am a self-confessed voucher addict.  I love things which has great value for money. Hence, I love GROUP BUYING SITES! way before it is not that popular here in  the Philippines. I just admire the idea of selling things at a lower price and making the most out of your hard-earned money. I know I am not stingy but just practical. I'm sure a lot of people nowadays are into it, checking daily deals which suits their budget and lifestye. What's vogue this time are  printed vouchers or coupons from the various  group buying sites. Who does not know its existence?  Everybody loves on sale items, so I bet majority of us heard of it and used  it.

Wikepedia, the free encyclopedia, describes GROUP BUYING as ..."also known as collective buying, offers products and services at significantly reduced prices on the condition that a minimum number of buyers would make the purchase. What a brilliant idea. And for all you know this tradition rooted from Chinese.

So much for the history. Since it is my daily routine to watch out for new deals, every now and then I open my laptop or pad and see to it that I catch the greatest deals ever. I may not always have disposable income for whims and caprices but it has always been my practice to set aside for my food hunts and little adventures :)

Weeks ago I suddenly discovered a certain group buying site which started form Angeles City in Pampanga. I am not choosy as to what brand of site will I buy for as long as I firmly believe I purchased the best deal in town yet! The name of the site is http://www.bigdeals.com.ph.

  

 It has recently came out in the open and I want you to welcome this site as much as you have welcomed other popular ones.  As of press time it is actually one of the TOP GROUP BUYING SITES with more that 2k hits!  Care to try deals pertaining to Food and Dining? Health and Wellness? and Travel and Events? Why won't you give this site a try. I actually made some purchases from them like the  . . .

UNLIMITED Illy Brewed Coffee and UNLIMITED Cakes, Breads & Pastries FOR ONLY P120 

Bought 3 vouchers of this for me and my girlfriends ^_^ 

Interested???!!! I know YOU are. To give you a brief background of this site kindly read on . . .

BigDeals is one of GREECOS Software Solution’s leading projects. GREECOS is a registered company in Angeles City established by a young group of entrepreneurs composed of engineers, software developers & marketing professionals. The emergence of online deal site in different cities throughout the Philippines has proven the effectiveness of this marketing logic and business model. Thus, GREECOS thru its BigDeals project, that was launched September 2011 has committed to bring this new and exciting online service targeting wide range of clientele. This is the first daily deal site launched in this province and in   Angeles City as well, and now saturating the busyness of Manila. 

Being a home grown company, BigDeals.com.ph has the unique advantage of knowing what’s in and what’s best for our customers - you! Our goal is simple – to give you the most amazing deals and discounts! Our company offers the very best deals in town so you can enjoy your most favorite meals and experience the great services at a very cheap price by availing them from us in a simple, fun, and secure way. 

At BigDeals, it is our mission to find the best stuff in your city - everything from restaurants, SPAs, coffee outlets, entertainment venues, travels and more to give you that life you deserve! We work with the best local businesses to offer you great deals at incredibly low prices. 

You might ask further on how this thing works? 

So here  are some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

• How do I find out about other great daily deals? – Visit www.bigdeals.com.ph , sign up and we will send you email updates on our deal/s for the day offered in your city.
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• I purchased a deal, now what do I do? – After you made your payment, you will receive the voucher via email with your corresponding coupon code. Print the coupon and follow the instructions on how to redeem the service or the product with the local merchant.

• Can I purchase daily deals as gifts? – Yes, unless otherwise specified in the details of the promotion.
• If my name is on the voucher can I still give it as a gift? –Most likely yes, but you should verify with Bigdeals and the merchant just to be sure.
• Can these daily deal vouchers be combined with other coupons or discounts? – Unless otherwise specified, the vouchers usually cannot be used in combination with any other offers.
• Can I get a refund if I change my mind? – Don’t count on it. Most sales are final. But if for some reason you encounter any problem, please contact us and let us know how we can help. 
• What happens if the voucher expires? – This depends on the agreement between the merchant and Bigdeals as well as the applicable laws. Usually the coupon value is non-refundable upon expiration but if applicable laws require that the coupon value be redeemable from the merchant, then the merchant must allow this redemption based on the actual cash value paid for by the customer in purchasing the coupon. If for any case the merchant refuse the redemption of the coupon value, BigDeals will refund the value as credits to your account that can be used for purchasing other deals. Contacting BigDeals may also provide you with other specific instructions related to the deal you purchased.   

Hope these helps. Happy BUYING folks! ^_^ BIG DEALS has a lot in store for you and me. Check out the site and remember to always spend wisely. Living nowadays and surviving is not that easy so better expend those hard-earned cash or coin in a meaningful way or you'll left out with nothing in your pocket.

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Valentine Chocolate Hearts

Chocolate Hearts 

Chocolate hearts are on the wall,,br. Chocolate hearts are on the ball, It must be Valentine's Day. 

I gave my love a chocolate heart. 

He ate it right away. 

He gave me a chocolate heart. 

It must be Valentine's Day

I gave my heart a valentine card,

And it said, "I love you!" 

My love gave me a valentine card, 

And it said, "Love you, too!" 

Chocolate hearts are on my dish.

Chocolate hearts are in my wish. 

It must be Valentine's Day!

-Anonymous

It is the second day of the well-embraced 2nd F%D Sale at SM Megamall  when me and my gastronomic buddy went there to take part of the exciting event. It falls on a Saturday and we kinda expect it to be mobbed by all sorts of foodies. To our surprise at 10:30AM the mall is only a quarter full approximately. This scenario worked well as we have the luxury to roam around the mall without so much hassle. We first landed at the best part of the mall named Atrium, where a lot of gorgeous restaurants can be found and to our awe is the very place where the beautiful and catchy giant chocolate hearts were installed.  Aheeemmm...here's where the excitement started.. camwhore in me works perfectly ^_^

Be dazzled. Be in love with these romantically installed heart-shaped chocolate giants! If you are a certified chocolate addict like me, then this one is for you :)

Can I please take you home????!!!

The scenario won't be perfect without me...LOL! I stood, sat and displayed before these lovely yet saliva-dripping showcase and it made me more happy that morning. It is great to be IN LOVE! 

Should there be any chocolate festival here in the Philippines, kindly do not hesitate to inform me okay? I would appreciate it very much.