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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...

Mazendo - Authentic Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup and the Best Boiled Dumplings in Manila

Today, we’re featuring a Taiwanese restaurant called Mazendo! It’s my favorite boiled dumpling place.  I’ve been to this restaurant more than 10 times and I've brought friends and family here. I f you have that craving for an authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup in Manila, Mazendo can definitely satisfy that craving. Here’s my menu recommendation for Mazendo.  Red Roast Beef Noodle Soup (P350) Oily, fatty, rich, well flavored, and delicious. Those are adjectives I’d use to describe the broth. The soup served in Mazendo is an authentic Taiwanese beef noodle soup down to its oil content to its flavor. If you’re conscious about the oil in soup, this might not be for you… But for a beef noodle soup, it’s so good I finish all the broth despite the oil. Hey, once in a while can’t hurt. You really taste the richness of the beef enhanced with the fragrance of the tomato base and Chinese spices.  Their noodles are thick almost udon like noodles. Chewy, springy and delic...

Tsuta Ramen - Michelin Star Ramen in Manila Philippines

Tsuta Ramen (Manila)  There’s been a phenomenon rocking the globe… Called truffle ramen!  But you don’t need to go all the way to Tsuta Ramen Japan to try it out this Michelin starred dish. You can eat it right here in Manila Philippines at Bonifacio High Street (Serendra).  So I’ve eaten here around 5 times and I’ve tried a number of their dishes for quality and consistency.    Here are my favorite dishes:   1. The Ajitama Shouyu Soba (P490) The Ajitama Shoyu Soba is what Tsuta Ramen is known for. The broth is packed with layers and layers of rich umami flavors thanks to the addition of truffles and other ingredients.  The soup is definitely the star of the show and all the elements just compliment it’s elegance. What’s great about the broth is that it’s light and doesn’t make you feel heavy afterwards. The ramen has a tiny dollop of truffles on the top is packed with flavor and adds even more depth to the dish. ...