Wai Ying Chinese Restaurant

Rainy day, gloomy day, tired and hungry or even just craving for a delicious affordable meal or what we fondly called "dim sum break". Whom do we call...WAI YING, is the place to be!

A small Chinese Fast Food Restaurant located at the heart of Binondo, in a long narrow street of Benavidez, along with so many noodle house, you will find this famous Dim Sum House.

May it be with my best pards, my office friends or even my hubby, they are more than willing to accompany me whenever I feel like eating my all-time favorite meal!~

Thai-pao, a jumbo siopao with mix bola-bola fillings, P 65.00.

Mantou (Chinese buns), fried or steam, P 35.00, and it  goes very well with condensed milk, just add P10.00.

Chicken Feet, in black bean sauce is soft-chewy and savory, P65.00.

Hakao (Steamed Shrimp Dumplings), a must try...this are soooo good! P65.00.

Beef Wonton Noodles, satisfying, rich and flavorful, P100.00.

All-time Favorite Siomai, the best siomai I've ever tasted. P65.00.

Shocked, right? So affordable yet so delicious. The only thing is that their stall is not that big and there are many regular costumers waiting for a table. 

Good thing that Wai Ying has now a newly opened branch to served you better. It is located at the 3rd floor of 168 Mall in Divisoria. Same price, same food quality.

I would like to give credit to @aethoitheboss for the pix. Thanks friend!

Happy eating!~

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WAI YING

810 Benavidez Street,

Binondo, Manila

Tel.Nos. 2430715 / 2420310

Joel Cruz Birthday~A Celebration of his mother's LEGACY

Born on the 5th of February, is the Multi-millionaire, the Lord of Scent, a good son and brother, and now a father of twins, JOEL SANTOS CRUZ,  rather than celebrate his birthday grande, he make it a simple celebration (duh?!, now I am lost to the real meaning of extravagant, you will know what I mean later if you look at the pictures...hahaha) to honor his mother, Milagros Cruz surprised by their close families and friends.

Fortunately, we were invited to that event. For everyone information, my Dad and Joel Cruz are first cousins, and we are really close to them. Her Mother, Nanang Milagring as we fondly called her was super kind, nice and is so down-to-earth. She never failed to invite us every time there were family celebrations and occasions. My grandfather Lolo Tino, who just passed away last year was Nanang Milagring's brother. 

The stage provided at the porch was useless due to sudden downpour so the venue was moved to the main living room using the grand staircase as the stage. The host for the day, Mr. John Nite of Kuya Germs' Walang Tulugan.

The celebration started at 12:00 noon. Host John Nite, called the celebrant and his mom to the stage as guest sings happy birthday. It was also a surprise for Nanang Milagring who was all along lost and thought that this was Joel's birthday celebration. She didn't know that this occasion was offered to her. After singing, Joel spoke few words to thank all the people who gave time for the occasion. And thank his mother as well for what he is today.

Followed by family pictures, all seven Cruz siblings and partners with the matriarch of the family. From above left to right, Totoy, Freddie, Boyet, Tessie, Letty, Nanang Milagring, Marivic, Vanessa, Marilou, Joel, Maricon, Michael. 

A sumptuous lunch was served.  I was not able to take pictures of the buffet table because of so many people covering the area. But the lechon area are free and so is the spicy seafood soup.

After lunch, we are gathered again at the living room for some programs especially prepared for the guest and of course, surprises for Nanang Milagring. A video presentation from families, friends, relatives and even neighbors.  All words of praises and kindness coming from all of them.

There's also a mini-raffle for the guests, some prizes includes gift packs, dealership from Aficionado and cold CASH ranges from P1,000.00 to 10,000.00, how's that?

There are also some special number from special guests to perform for the event, Ms. Dulce, whose performance awed almost everyone in the room and Aficionado's image model Ronnie Liang.

A sample of Ms. Dulce performance...

Merienda was also served, an all-out selection of food was all over the place. From baked macaroni, carbonara, bibingka and puto bombong, coffee and hot chocolate for cold weather, turon, banana fritters, sweet corn, halo halo, ice cream and many many more varieties of foods.

A special gift for his mother, a proposed lay-out of the building plan for the construction of her house at Sisa Street (another event in the future to watch out).

Picture taking after the show.

The affair ended at exactly 7:00pm followed by a fireworks. What a beautiful affair indeed!~ 

Ciao! til my next blog...(-_-)

The Mansion of the Lord of Scent

A birthday celebration, in honor of his mother's LEGACY, all this happened at Joel Cruz hilltop Mansion, Canyon Woods, Tagaytay City. Come, let's take a look and explore  The Mansion of the Lord of Scent.

The Exterior/Garden/Pool

Aficionado's aqua turquoise dominates the exterior color scheme of the mansion, accented by beige squared mosaic tiles. The mansion consists of five floors plus a roof deck with helipad is designed for the ultimate in luxury urban living. It has 7 bedrooms, 2 maids room, a spa & sauna, a salon, a mini-theater, a swimming pool and a gym. 

A panoramic view of larger than life photo mosaic of Joel Cruz showcasing in front of his house.

The Grand Lobby/Main Living Room

A grandiose lobby/reception are at the basement as if you're in a hotel, leads you to the elevator going up to the main living room and entertainment area. 

This fountain of perfume was located near the kitchen area.  Its like the angel at the entrance of the church.  

Fountain of Perfume

The Dining Room

The neoclassic luxurious french dining room separated by a huge aquarium, makes you feel like an Old English King and Queen. 

The Bedrooms

Each bedrooms has its own unique color and designs. The red bedroom at the 2nd floor was assigned to his mother, Milagros Cruz. An Old  Mediterranean Village landscaping the facade wall outside the bedroom fronting the entertainment area.

An aqua blue, old rose, yellow green, peach and two other bedrooms are assigned for his family and friends who will visit the luxurious mansion.

The twins nursery room was colored moss green. The two had separate cribs colored blue and pink. 

The Master's Bedroom

Joel Cruz bedroom was themed black and yellow. A unique style bedroom for a Lord of Scent with a black rose chandelier adorned the ceiling

The walk-in closet are full of Louis Vuitton bags and luggage, expensive perfumes and accessories from watches, belts and others. 

Spa, Salon, Gym and Mini-theater

The hallways

The latest addition to his wealth are these two lovable twins, Prince Sean and Princess Synne Cruz. Joel got the services of a Russian surrogate mother. Born last September 22, 2012, the twins gave life to these huge mansion.

For everybody's information, the mansion's aircon is centralized. I hope you enjoy my virtual tour. As you can see, I was lost of words describing this awesome house. Just let you mind speak for what you've seen. Ciao for today!~