Thursday, March 8, 2018

The Heritage Hotel Manila Philippines

ABBEY: We checked in at The Heritage Hotel for the last night of our vacation. While checking in, the dragon dance started to celebrate Chine New Year. We got twin beds with toilet and bathtub. The sheets are clean. 

We went down and checked their pool in the late afternoon. Then on the next day we had a breakfast buffet. They offered eggs (omelette, sunny side up, and hard-boiled), breads, ham, sausage, nasi lemak (this is a suprise), juices, coffee, and tea. Nothing much special about the stay but we got a good sleep.

Now for the areas of improvement:
1. Check-in takes too much time. I think we waited for almost 45 minutes to an hour before we can go to our rooms.

2. Taking photos or video on the buffet is not allowed. Come on.. it is 2018. This is the first hotel who told me that I can’t take pictures except if we’re on the table.

3. Buffet items were gone and guests waited or asked for it to be refilled. If the manager is keeping attention on it then this wouldn’t happen.

4. Room furnishings are old. And the door knobs were malfunctioning. We have to input our room keys twice or thrice and have the knobs parallel to the floor before we can open the door.

5. I don’t know if the newspaper were given at random but all the three rooms we booked didn’t get one. Yes, I can call but if this is standard service then no call is needed.

I know this is a lot but I also know that Heritage Hotel has the capacity to improve and have more happy clients to stay at their hotel.

The Heritage Hotel Manila Philippines
Shower Pack

The Heritage Hotel Manila Philippines
Superior Room with Twin Bed

The Heritage Hotel Manila Philippines
Outdoor Pool

WILL: Our in-laws decided to beat the long journey from Meycauayan, Bulacan to NAIA by checking in to one of the nearest hotel in airport, The Heritage  Hotel. 

I am not quite familiar when they told me of the hotel name but when I checked the website it is updated and quite alluring to checked-in.

We weren’t immediately accommodated at the concierge due to lion dance! Well, its Chinese New Year! Who doesn't want to get some luck? 

When I saw our room, I remembered that The Heritage Hotel is quite old now. The sheets are not that comfortable, their bathroom has drawers and one of the cabinet door is dilapidated. The carpet is worn out. This is not what I expect in a hotel under the umbrella of Millennium Hotels and Resort. A 4-star hotel? I do not even dare to take shower inside their tub. 

We paid Php4,067 for Superior Room, buffet breakfast included. Be careful, for asking bottle of water, free water has a limit. Argghhh!

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The Heritage Hotel Manila Philippines
(W)https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/manila/the-heritage-hotel-manila/
(A) Roxas Boulevard corner EDSA Philippines 1300
(E) hotelguest.hhm@millenniumhotels.com

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines

ABBEY: At last we set foot to Gangnam Wings at SM Megamall. We ordered one of their group meals which is good for 6 persons. It includes a whole chicken (we chose sweet and spicy and soy garlic flavors), a basket of truffle fries, a bowl of mango salad, a pot of budae-jjigae, rice, red iced tea and mango bingsu. 

Honestly, I liked all the items. They are savory, flavorful and delicious. Budae-jjigae really stood out. It is a meal in itself. It has ham, noodles, macaroni elbows, beans, kimchi, rice and fish cakes and boiled in broth. Wow. All of these for Php1799.00. 

Go visit Gangnam Wings and enjoy good times with friends with great food. They also serve alcoholic drinks.


Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
Fries and Red Ice Tea

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
Budae Jjigae

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
Korean Fried Chicken

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
Mango Bingsu

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
Meal Deal Menu

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines
SM Megamall Bldg A

Gangnam Wings - Authentic and Best Korean Restaurant in Philippines 

WILL: Gangnam Wings! Although Abbey is one of the investors here, I will give a sincere feedback. Please do take note that our meal in here is not free. Haha. 

We went there, 3 adults and 2 children, but the other one eats like two persons combined. So we went for Meal Deal P1799 (good for 6). We ordered 2 half chicken flavoured spicy and soy garlic, Buddae Jjigae (Stew), Truffle Fries, Mango Salad, Mango Bingsu for dessert and Red Iced Tea. 

We were served first by Red Iced Tea and Fries. Oh! I prevent my self in consuming it all, that is for my nephew Baste (he only eat fries and burgers). Their fries is not oily and it is crispy! 

Next the rice came along with the chickens! Oh my! The chicken meat,not only the skin, also sipped the flavours. It is total a winner. 

Buddae Jjigae caught me off guard. In truth, I am expecting a lame broth taste! But! My! Kimchi is there, spiciness, the rice cake and noodles... wohooo! This is a real deal! 

I am not into dessert but I made way for 1 more serving of this Mango Bingsu. It is creamy and the mango gave a nice kick of sourness! Droooool! 

The quality of food was served by Gangnam Wings is great! This is a must visit whenever you are in Pasig area. Yup! This kind of restaurant deserves another branch! I fully recommend to get their "meal deal", you will save a lot from there. 

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Gangnam Wings
(H) 10AM - 1AM
(A) The Megastrip Unit 1 - 114 UG/F Bldg. A SM Megamall (former Bonchon, beside Starbucks, Dominos and Kenny Rogers), Ortigas Center
Mandaluyong, Philippines 1554

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Army Navy Burger + Burrito at Petron NLEX

ABBEY: We stopped by Army Navy (Petron NLEX Southbound) after our stay at a resort. Sadly they’re out of burgers. Instead we got chicken wings, soft tacos, and chicken burger. 

I ordered StarvingSailor same as Will and it was delicious. The beef is a little bit tough to chew though. We had 12-pax meal for only 88SGD. I hope next time I can put my hands on their burgers.

Army Navy at Petron NLEX
StarvingSailor Sandwich

Army Navy Burger + Burrito at Petron NLEX
MENU

Army Navy Burger + Burrito Mission:
Come in Hungry
Walk out Happy
WILL: Aren't you tired of the same fastfood chains inside the malls and then those will be your same choices when taking a break from your long drive at North Luzon Express Way? 

Well, fret not! Army Navy is there to serve you. Ahm, yeah! Another burger-fries-chicken menu but please do try their StarvingSailor sandwich. 

A sourdough bread that was filled by chunks (yes chunks not strips) of beef, caramelised onion, cheese and jalapeño. Yummy! 

This sandwich surely will satisfy the starving sailor inside of you!

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Army Navy 
(W)http://www.armynavy.ph/
(A) Petron, NLEX Phase 2A, Petron Service Station 1, Marilao Bulacan