Old Chinatown Kopitiam

 

Since its only me, Ma and Charlie at home, we decided to eat out for lunch and try Old Chinatown Kopitiam. I've been passing by this small restaurant on my way to Genki Carwash at Ma. Clara Street. You feel like you're in old world chinatown once you enter the premises.

 

 (picture taken by Charlie)

There are old jars displayed on shelves on one side of the wall while chinese lanterns provide lighting for the whole place.

We ordered Jumbo Siomai for starters which costs around Php108 for 3 pieces. It is as big as 2 regular siomais combined! Sulit!

 

we were so amazed by its size that I took a picture for comparison. Its as big as my whole thumb and the spoon!

We also ordered Fish Fillet Taufu (Php198) which contained pieces of fish fillet with tofu in their special sauce with onions and leeks. The serving is good for 2 persons.

We also tried out the Kopi Spareribs (Php198). These are pork spareribs in coffee caramal sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. Suprisingly, I liked this dish even if  I'm not really a fan of coffee or caramel. :) Must be because of my sweet tooth. 

 

The plates reminded me of my Lola's plastic plates. It had the same design. I guess it's somewhat due to our Chinese influences. :)

  

Of course we ordered Kopitiam's Yang Zhou Fried Rice (Php168) which is good for 2-3 persons. :) yummy! The house blend iced tea is also cheap at Php75 if you go bottomless. 

We look forward to eating here again. :) hopefully, with the rest of the family (including Chubby) :)

To hell with these cards

I just spoke with a pushy and RUDE bank representative from hell! These damn credit cards are making my veins pop! Because I was so mad after the incident, I decided to write a letter to the bank. Here's how it goes:


Good afternoon!



I just spoke with a representative from ___ Bank at 3:36pm using this number 09__-9632467 telling me that they were sending me a credit card by next week. I was informed that they got my information from ____bank. I told her that I am not interested and she proceeded to ask me to confirm information like my mother's maiden name and the company I work for (both of which she provided correctly). I refused to confirm the information and asked her why I had to confirm the details when I am in fact declining the said card. She then became very rude and repeatedly asked me in Tagalog "nagtataray ka?! so ganon?! nagtataray ka mam?!". I believe I am asserting my rights to privacy when I politely declined her so instead of arguing, I just put down the phone.


These information are very sensitive and if put in the wrong hands, can be very dangerous. I am afraid that access to this kind of information leave customers in a vulnerable position where their financial and personal safety is at stake.


Please look into this matter. It is very unfortunate that this is coming from a reputable bank such as yours. I hope you can do something to avoid this incident in the future.


I understand that people need to make a living doing things they would not normally do given the current situation. But man, can you hear yourself?! Do you understand what you are asking me to do?

Grrr! What makes me even madder is the fact that I know that I can't even go to a government agency to complain about this because I know for a fact that this will just be buried in the pile of other complaints by other people.

What else is there to do?