Lucky Chinatown in Binondo is one mall I like going because it gives me the comfort of organized shopping while at the same time being just next door to the bargain haven that is Divisoria. Thankfully, it is very easy to go here (and free at that!) If you are not underaged, just sign up as a Resorts World member and their shuttles will take you to Lucky Chinatown every 30 minutes or so, even until the wee hours of the morning! Anyway, we went to Lucky Chinatown for the first anniversary of the mall's bestselling Chinese resto, King Chef Seafood Restaurant which is ... Continue Reading...
Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo
Lucky Chinatown Mall in Binondo, Manila - the heart of the Chinatown district - is definitely worth checking out. We went here on a holiday Monday (National Heroes Day) which made traffic light and bearable in this part of town. On ordinary days, the roads will probably be hard to navigate. Anyway, it's good that Megaworld decided to put up an upscale mall in Binondo to cater to the well-heeled Filipino-Chinese in the area and other consumers.It's about time! Prior to this, we've always known of Chinatown as the home of good food and the bargain shopping center of ... Continue Reading...
xiao long bao in Manila at Shi Lin
I imagine I must have been a full-bloodied Chinese in my past life coz I love dimsum. There are times when intense siomai cravings hit and I just gotta have it. The soupy xiao long bao is one of those that's been added to the mainstream dimsum list in town and am glad to have eaten the whole variety - from Suzhou to Jasmine to Lugang Cafe and Crystal Jade. There's also another place which serves one of the best (if not the best) xiao long bao and it's Shi Lin. Their decor is highlighted by a display of Asian -inspired lanterns on the ceiling. Here's the one at their ... Continue Reading...
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