Where do you want to spend your birthday babyson? “Anywhere mom” What do you want to eat for your birthday anak? “Anything mom” Aba, hindi naman pala mahirap pasayahin itong binata ko! Anything & anywhere, pwede sya! 😛
Since my 2 eldest kids had school on a Saturday, we decided to meet up in Manila. After much prodding & prompting, my babyson said he wanted kalapati. Probably to get me off his back lang coz he ate only 1/2 of the order. Niloko ako. Anyway, ok lang basta hindi mahihilig sa mga kalapating mababa ang lipad! 😉
Hmnnnn. Kalapati. Chinese food. Manila. The waze in my brain led us to The Century Seafood Restaurant in Century Park Sheraton. It’s been ages since we ate there, binata at dalaga pa yata kami ni Kap. Perfect timing to visit with the giblings in tow.
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The Century Seafood Restaurant
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You know you’re in for authentic chinese food when the facade looks dressed down, teehee.
Because it was a weekend, a Saturday at that, I made a reservation. The place quickly filled up so I thanked my lucky stars for the forethought of calling ahead of time.
I miss eating lobsters. But Kap said no huhu. Love-sters nalang daw for our dessert. Sige na nga! 😉
The guy who stole my heart at 16 & never gave it back. 😛 Mr. telebebad!
I never thought we ordered a lot until one of my mom’s nurses commented during one of our meals “Ma’am, parang laging pyesta po sa inyo“. Nahiya naman tuloy ako hahaha! Halatang matatakaw kami! Madami ba? Sabaw, Baka, baboy, manok, seafood, gulay, pansit & kanin. The usual fare.
Ay. May dim sum pa nga pala. :)) Deep fried Taro Puff & Deep Fried Wanton. Yikes all that oil! @_@ I can feel my arteries clogging just by looking at this picture. Laging nasa huli ang pagsisisi noh?
Fresh Spinach Puree with Assorted Seafood Soup. Small 300 | Medium 450 | Large 600
Fried Pigeon. 2 birds. My babyson only ate 1/2. BAD!
Deep Fried Beef Brisket with Special Sauce.
Steamed Live Shrimps. Small 400 | Medium 600 | Large 800
Off the menu, seasonal veggies.
Cha Misua for looooooong life for my favorite son! <3
Sweet & Sour Pork. The best I’ve had. I promise you. <3 5 stars!
My babyson who just turned 18. Annoyingly cute. You will always be my baby no matter how old you get or how old you grow. Deal with it. 😛
Our family is a circle of strength & love. And every crisis faced together makes the circle grow stronger. We have been through ups & downs, yet we remain standing & strong. This is God’s greatest blessing to me. The GOppets. <3
Mango sago
“My wish for you. May God grant you always, a sunbeam to warm you. A moonbeam to charm you. An angel to protect you. Laughter to cheer you. Faithful friends around you. And whenever you pray, that heaven hears you.” <3
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I read this somewhere & I’d like to share it with you. This is not mine, its author is unknown..
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MURPHY’s LAW FOR MOTHERS: 1.) If you wear black, they will have a runny nose. 2.) If you wear white, they will have muddy hands. 3.) If you change their diaper, they will immediately poop in the new one. 4.) If you mop the floor, they will spill something. 5.) If you put on fresh socks, you will immediately step in whatever was spilled. 6.) If it is perfect, they will disarrange it for you. 7.) If you say it, they will contradict it. 8.) If it’s important, they will forget it. 9.) if you’re tired, they will not be. 10.) If you love them, they will see the beauty in it all & love you back forever.
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My dear babyson, that is motherhood. Napakatigas ng ulo mo. At napaka-layas mo. And yet, I wouldn’t have you any other way. You are worth all that and more. I will always love you anak. I hope you had a happy birthday! :-*
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Oh, na-miss ko naman ang Century Seafood Resto. The last time I ate here was 2010 pa. Hehehe. I remembered the kalapati and the sea cucumbers and all the usual Chinese delicacies.
Anyway, super relate naman po ako sa inyong post especially sa Mummy’s Favorite Sayings atMurphy’s Law for Mothers. Most of the sayings nasabi ko na ata sa aking little boy. He’s only 2 but he is very hyperactive. Nakikita ko na how he will be when he grows up. Sakit din ng ulo. Hehehe. Pero tama po kayo na no matter what, they will always be babies in a mother’s eyes.
Belated Happy Birthday again po sa inyong GO-wapo! May he always be healthy, happy and safe and may he always be a doting son to you and a protector to his siblings. God bless po.
December 14, 2015 at 8:17 amThank you Kei! :-* Go for a daughter na hehe.
December 14, 2015 at 9:14 amHe had me at “kalapati” LOL LOL LOL
December 14, 2015 at 8:37 amGowapo talaga your one and only son.
Actually, he looks like you. HBD Jonah!
Awwww you are too kind! Thank you meding. :-*
December 14, 2015 at 9:15 amAwwww… happy birthday ulit to Jonah…
I love Chinese food! Dapat mabisita itong resto na ito.
BTW, ganda na ng bahay niyo, Jane! It’s slowly taking shape. =)
December 14, 2015 at 8:44 amMasarap yung sweet & sour pork nya niel. Magugustuhan mo & not too expensive. Kap approved hehe.
December 14, 2015 at 10:53 amtita jane! happy birthday to Jonah! the spread looks so good! lalo na yung pigeon… do you guys eat the utak part? it’s my fave part! 🙂
December 14, 2015 at 12:21 pmHi nina love! OMG! Pwede palang kainin yun? We leave the head alone hehe. Nakakawa nakatingin kasi! ;))
December 14, 2015 at 4:12 pmNaglalaway ako sa soup.
I wish you and your dear family the merriest of Christmas and a very healthy and wealthy New Year. Thank you for a year filled with good food that did not affect my weight 🙂 Keep up the fantastic job.
December 16, 2015 at 3:26 pmHahaha oo nga. Ako ang tumaba, Maria! ;)) I hope you’ll come home one day for a visit. Allow me to host you. Happy Christmas, Maria! :-*
December 16, 2015 at 4:03 pmWow! Belated po kay Jonah ninyo!
Long time no read and comment for me. Huhuhu. Your blog has always been the highlight of my day because of your wittiness, Mommy Jane! Kaso there was no time to read and because nawala ang highlight ng araw ko, lalo akong nastress! Hahahaha!
The food looks good!!! I miss Chinese food jan sa Pilipinas!
Hope I can read more of your posts!
December 17, 2015 at 6:34 amAwwww nakakataba naman ng puso! <3 And I have also missed you, Steph! Ok lang ang busy life para madaming pang-shopping this christmas haha. Happy holidays!
December 17, 2015 at 8:37 amThe sweet and sour pork looks good, and your son looks handsome Ma’am! Hahaha kidding aside, it made me want to try their sweet and sour pork because it’s one of my favorite dish. I’ll try eating there with my friends 🙂 Merry Christmas! <3
December 18, 2015 at 11:25 pmThank you Michelle! <3 His mother's heart swells with pride haha. Merry christmas from me & my babyson! :-*
December 19, 2015 at 7:34 am