Queens at Bollywood

If you were following my blog, you probably see this coming. 

To satisfy my Indian Cravings, dear boyfriend took me to Queens at Bollywood.  It was a totally random decision.  I don't know where to go for a good Indian Restaurant in Makati and we happen to passed by Queens in GB3.  It turned out to be a treat for the both of us. 

I love themed restaurants.  I love the fact that they made an effort into giving a Bollywood feel to it.  The staff will greet you "Namaste" as soon as you enter the place, the restaurant is vibrant in colour with bollywood murals and the toilets are covered in bollywood posters.  You'll even see Aishwarya Rai in the ladies.  Best thing about it, they have his and her restrooms.  In Manila, I noticed that most restaurants pay less attention to toilets, mostly shared, small and cramped which I hate! 

Cheese Factor!

Papadoms are given for FREE while you wait for your order.  They even refilled ours cause Luke and I eat too fast!  Hahaha!

When I asked for the house speciality, the waitress recommended Chicken Tandori(PHP220).  We asked for medium cause we are not sure how spicy it was gonna be.  It was actually good and not so spicy for me.  Maybe next time I'll go for the most spicy.

Chapatti(PHP95).

Mutton Biryani(PHP430).  This dish is good for 2-3 people.

After lunch, I took Luke to Intramuros where Rizal(our National Hero) was incarcerated during the Spanish Occupation.  He liked it in there cause it wasn't crowded and tourists can walk freely.  

The Manila Cathedral.

Intramuros isn't free!

The shops in Intramuros.

The picnic area.

The barge that Luke loved.

I convinced dear boyfriend to do this.  This photo makes me laugh still.  It feels like it was made for him.  Hahaha!

After Intramuros, we were able to squeeze one more film - Tekken which disappointed dear boyfriend.  We flew to Taipei that night, not without a drama of course!  I was pissed off with being ripped off by Manila Cab drivers that "I'll send them to hell" and "I'm ashamed of being a filo" came out of my mouth.  I turn to a total b*tch when this happens.  Good thing I have a strong partner with me who knows how to handle my b*tchyness and knows when and how to take charge.  Thanks baby! 

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Ridiculous Burger Challenge, NOT!

When we arrive to Antel Suites, I told dear boyfriend that we are living near the burger place.  I didn't realise how often I said it until he respond with "Yes babe.  You told me".  Burger Avenue is famous for their Ridiculous Burger.  The burger got a pound of meat on them versus their normal quarter pounder.  To get it for free, you gotta finish the whole burger in 5 minutes.  

To make the story short, we didn't participate on the Ridiculous Burger Challenge.  We went to Burger Avenue a little too early(the resto was closed still)  so to kill time, we ended up having a pre-lunch at 7-11.  We had steam bun and crisps.  :P  

  The restaurant is very small.  This is half of it.  But outside, they have bigger space.

Luke had Wasabi Burger(PHP140) and Chips(PHP50)

while I had Chocolate Milkshake(PHP95) and Crispy Bacon Melt(PHP180).  Everyone knows how much I love Bacon and Cheese and having them both in my burger is heaven.

I am happy to report that after the crisps and steam bun, I was able to finish my burger minus the bun.  It was a massive burger!  

I took photo of Luke on the gardens of GB5.  Then we went to Balenciaga and I introduced him to the bags. He then took me to his watch shops.  Hahaha!

We went to play arcade just before the film.  We have a massage chair in Arcades here.  He loved it!  I can't remember if we saw Salt that day.  He hates Angelina, I love her.  He said the film is better be good and it was.  We have different taste and opinion on everything but we get along just fine.  

Burger Avenue is located in 

A Venue Mall, B. Valdez St. Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City

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Spanish Experience: Tapella

I don't know who is lazier, Luke or I?  There are 3 regular things that we enjoy doing together - dine out, watch films and lazying about.  He spent 3 days in Makati before we flew to Taipei.  We woke up late everyday and leave just after lunch.  With nothing planned but to relax, we usually end up eating first then films next.   I think we have seen 5 films on the short time that he was here.  

Luke has no food preference.  He always tells me to pick whatever I like and to be honest, I don't know what I like when faced with lots of food options.  In Greenbelt, you get floors of good restaurants.  I have been craving for Indian food for weeks before his arrival but seeing Tapella brought back my memories of Spain and so we ended up eating there.    

We ordered:

Tortilla la de Siempre(PHP 142.86).  Just average but it reminded me of the binating itlog na may patatas that my Granny used to cook for us.

 Flauta de Camembert con Cebolla Caramelizada(PHP 169.64) which Luke love the most.  He told me that he loves carmelised onion.

Croquetas de Pringa(PHP 84.82).  Crispy golden brown coating and soft in the inside.  So nice.

Arroz Negra(PHP 433.03).  Luke loves squid and I want to try something new.  I had pasta with squid ink before but I just have to have this dish.  It didn't disappoint. 

Eating Arroz Negra leaves your tongue with squid stain.  At the end of the meal, I had to ask dear boyfriend to check if I have stains on my teeth.  That's not all, you get it when you do the number 2 too.  Gross!  Hahaha!

Tapella is located in the Ground Floor of GB5.

(632) 757-2710.

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Instituto Cervantes

I just enrolled to Instituto Cervantes' Intensive Spanish Beginner's Course.  I am soooo excited.  I always think that being fluent in both English and Tagalog is not enough.  I should strive on making myself better and better each year.  :)  With regards to my fashion dream, I am not sure which course to take - Advance Pattern Making or Sewing.  Hopefully I make the right decision.    

I have 2 weeks worth of blogs to follow.  I am feeling lazy lately.

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