Thaipan: Best Thai Restaurant in Manila

I have always liked Thai food but for some reason the Thai restaurants in Manila that I have gone to in the recent past did not measure up to the quality of Thai food that you get in Thailand. There used to be Flavors and Spices in Greenbelt Makati. I remember that I enjoyed the Thai food that they served at this restaurant. But after it closed down, there was no good and reasonably priced Thai restaurant in Manila to go to. Even that popular Thai joint near Rockwell was not really great.

So thankfully there is now Thaipan Restaurant in Scout Dr. Lazcano in the the Tomas Morato area in Quezon City. Their Tom Yum Kung soup was great. Pad Thai the best thai noodle that I have tasted in Manila. Thai Mango Smoothie (mango with coconut) was divine! Price ranges from P100(US$2.44) to P400(US$9.75) per dish. And servings are generous and can be shared.

The night that we dined there the place was full so this is an indication that food lovers appreciate the truly good food that they have at Thaipan.

Ace Water Spa: Alternative Massage

An alternative to the typical body massage done by hands is the hydrotherapy massage. This is a water massage that utilizes ultrasonic jet system that massages specific parts of your body.

This hydrotherapy massage is currently available at Ace Water Spa which has two locations, at United St. in Pasig City and Del Monte Avenue in Quezon City. This water massage provides for a truly relaxing experience with various aquatic jets that soothes tired and aching muscles while dipped in warm waters. Ace Water Spa also has lapping pool, steam and sauna rooms, and herbal pools to complete the spa experience.

I always have a relaxing time during the few times that I have been to Ace Water Spa. I brought my US based nephew and niece here and they rated it as one of the best places where they had a real good time during their Philippine holiday. A four (4) hour stay at the spa cost P550 (US$13.75) per person.

Authentic Turkish Shawarma

For authentic shawarma, the place to go is Bricks and Copper Restaurant at Zentrum Plaza along Shaw Blvd. in Mandaluyong. The place specializes in Turkish cuisine and their best seller is the pita doner more popularly known in the Philippines as shawarma.

The doner can either be beef or chicken stuffed in fresh pita bread and huge serving is filling and priced reasonably at P99 (US$2.45). You have a choice of two sauces, yogourt and salsa. I prefer the salsa for a more spicy flavor.