Jeff and I had another random trip which we just decided on the same morning we went.
the game plan was: Divisoria --> Binondo --> Quiapo
we were pretty used to with the place but it felt different that time especially having had a recent trip to Singapore.
you couldn't help but wish that Manila was as orderly/clean/organized as Singapore.
any how. from their place, we took the LRT from Roosevelt and went down at D. Jose station.
From D. Jose we had an option to take a jeep or walk. since there was quite a build up of traffic na that time, we decided to walk na lang all the way to Divisoria.
Quite a lot has changed na rin since our last visit last year, so it was a good surprise to end up at the new 999 mall and 168 mall in Divisoria after going in and out of other buildings. Since the Divisoria bit of my entry only concerns clothes/toy shopping, no need for further details on that. :)
Post shopping in Divisoria, we walked all the way to Binondo and straight to Benavidez for lunch.
While on our way, I stopped by the Sta. Cruz church to take a quick snapshot:
I think churches will always be among my favorite photo subjects :)
Benavidez St. had a good number of dining options. In this case though, Jeff was set on having lunch in only one place and nowhere else
Masuki Mami Restaurant
I think this was the third time we've eaten here, but Jeff never seems to get tired of eating here. must be because it had a sentimental value not only to him but his dad rin.
they would often share stories about their times eating here. and especially how the current food server was the same server who has worked here way back when his dad was still his age.
Jeff normally orders the Original Mami Regular (Php 110)
while I ended up ordering the Beef Wonton Mami Special (Php 180) which is for sharing because I never am able to finish the dish on my own
Jeff with manong from ever since |
Interestingly enough, when we got home that afternoon, the show Taste Buddies on NewsTV actually featured Binondo restos and one of which was Masuki. There I found more about the mami house's history and their 'kinakabayo' noodles.
With renewed energy from our full tummies, we then headed towards Quiapo, this time for Jeff naman.
I wish Avenida would be closed to traffic again just like how it was a decade back. |
Quiapo Church |
to get to the other side, we took the underpass which was also full of street vendors all over
and so we reached Jeff's happy place. haha.
cycling apparel and bike shops galore |
Brgy. Tanod at your service |
you also get to see bits and pieces of the older days, just like this old Scott burgers fixture
while going to these places can be tiring/stressful and even dangerous at times, I think these are opportunities also for us to learn. sometimes it is also good to get a way from our usual routine and rough it up.
I think I'll be back here sooner than intended. :)
Masuki Mami House
931 Benavidez St. Binondo Manila
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MASUKI-MAMI-RESTAURANTMASUKI-MAMI-HOUSESIOPAOBOY-by-MASUKI/152826091292
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