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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Lunch Reunion at Din Tai Fung with Carmina's Dad


Time has come when Carmina's dad is visiting the Philippines.

Carmina's cousin wanted to plan a get together during his visit. Carmina had asked her dad when he was free and asked any type of food would like to eat while in town.

Carmina's cousin made a group chat in Facebook Messenger to coordinate with everyone.

Carmina asked the head count just in case I come early it would be easy to get a table. 

Carmina had informed everyone that she will be the one to bring her dad to the restaurant.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Carmina had picked her dad early walked inside Power Plant Shopping Mall headed to Ding Tai Fung.

Carmina was already aware that they don't provide reservation only for walk in.

Did you know they only allow 80% for table of ten?

We had informed the server that everyone else would arrive at 12noon. 

The server will explain everything how to place your order on a piece of paper giving you a menu and pencil.

Table was set and was able to order our food. 

Everyone had arrived different time, yet we placed our own meals. 

The following food that we had ordered is either for sharing or just personal consume.

Steamed Pork and Shrimp Shao Mai


Wagyu Beef

Salted Egg Yoke Prawn


Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Some of the food I wasn't able to take a picture since it was their own food at the table.

We had a wonderful time catching up since it has been nine years since my dad has visited the Philippines.

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