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Xing Fu Tang - The Number 1 Milk Tea in Taiwan

 The best Brown Sugar Milk Tea I've ever tasted was Xing Fu Tang in Taipei, Taiwan .   It's even called Taiwan's No.1 Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea... And for good reason!  The branch that I visited was hidden in a corner walking distance away from Ximen Station. A line of people gathered around the store. Usually, their service is fast so there's not that long of a wait.       My family and I ordered a variety of different drinks from Xing Fu Tang... Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea, Brown Sugar Boba Milk, and Taro Milk Tea on two different  occasions.     I've got to say, I love them all... But the Iced Brown Sugar Boba Milk Tea holds a special place in my heart.         Their cream is so rich and thick, it's almost like melted ice cream... Actually, scrap that. It's like you're drinking chilled heavy cream. It's good.  Their boba is tender and chewy... Surprisingly, despite being fried in sugar it's not overwhelmingly sw...

Ikomai & Tochi - Fancy Japanese fashion cuisine in Salcedo Village Makati (Philippines)

Looking for a fancy Japanese fusion restaurant? Look no further than Ikomai & Tochi! Located in Salcedo village Makati, Ikomai & Tochi is known for its Japanese food and tasty desserts. The restaurant is run by Filipino Chef James Antolin and Japanese Chef Hide Saeki. I’ve been to the restaurant around 4 times and this is what my family and I loved from their menu: Starters: Wafu Tuna Salad (P360) If you’re looking for a light starter, you should get the Wafu Tuna salad.  It has crisp, crunchy veggies, cherry tomatoes with pan seared tuna. Brought together with a classic Japanese vinaigrette.  It’s garnished with butterfly pea flowers, nuts and sesame seeds. The dish leaves a refreshing taste in the mouth because of their Wafu dressing as well as their ingredient combination.  Another salad I’d recommend is their Wasabi Salad (P370).  It has prawns and watermelons and a slight spicy kick.  Personally, ...