The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel Review

November 2, 2012

The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel
Exchange Drive corner Meralco Avenue,
Ortigas Center, Pasig City
3129999

Remember my "rawr" outfit in this post which won me an overnight stay in The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel? Well, I was finally able to use my voucher and booked an overnight stay yesterday ; ) I picked November 2 because the day before, DH and I together with his family went to Manila Chinese Cemetery to visit the tombs of my in laws. The scorching heat was too much to bear. We really need this to recharge and re-energize plus the fact that it is also a long weekend ; p

The Exchange Regency Residence Hotel Deluxe Room PhP 5,705 3,024

Deluxe Room includes the following:

• Queen size or Double beds
• Complimentary Daily Breakfast
• In-room WiFi
• Complimentary use of Fitness Center, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Swimming Pool from 6 am to 10 pm
• Daily replenishment of 2 bottled water
• Daily newspaper

After making a reservation last October 27, 2012, I received a confirmation by email of my booking from Arby, a Reservations Agent. On October 31, 2012, I received another email from a Front Office Agent named Patricia informing me that the hotel can accommodate an early check-in time of 12nn... yey!

View the rest of the hotel photos after the break...

Pho Hoa in Robinsons Magnolia

October 20, 2012

Pho Hoa Noodle Soup | My Thai
3rd Level, Cinema
Robinsons Magnolia
4427537

What to do on a date night? Well, DH and I usually spend our "Saturdate Nights" trying out new restaurants (not exactly fancy) and watching a movie. Since Robinsons Magnolia opened, it has become our date place because it is nearer our place than Trinoma and Greenhills Shopping Center. It does not matter to us that there are not so many food choices because not all establishments are open yet. Tao Yuan is one restaurant that we are looking forward to open, hopefully sooner than later.

Anyway, last Saturday, I called my mom and I asked her where she was, she said they (dad, mom & sis) were in Robinsons Magnolia. Great, I said, DH and I decided to watch the movie entitled Argo, starred and directed by Ben Affleck. On side note, DH expected it to be an action movie but it turned out to be more of a political drama ; p We want our money back... chos!

Right before watching Argo, we had dinner in Pho Hoa with my family. I think we only have less than an hour to eat and DH was craving for noodles as usual and it's the only restaurant that was  closest to the cinema aside from My Thai ; p

Pho Chin Nac (Brisket Pho) To Lon (large bowl) PhP 295

There were 3 kinds of Pho-Noodle Soup:

• Pho Nam (Flank Pho)
• Pho Chin Nac (Brisket Pho)
• Pho Bo Vien (Meatball Pho)

I took a photo of Pho-Noodle Soup For The Beginners, I think it's a guideline on how to eat the noodles. I am sharing it here:

There will be a selection of condiments on your table, including basil, beansprouts and hoisin, a sweet bean paste. Flavor the soup by adding herbs and vegetables directly into the broth, " Chili peppers are also available" either break them up in your spoon or, if, you're courageous throw the whole chili in. Then squeeze a wedge of lemon into the soup. On the side, prepare a dipping bowl of the sauce or just hoisin, some mix the two together. With chopsticks, select portions of the meat, dip in the sauce and eat.

This was my sister's order. She specifically asked for thin slices of beef and she got it! The soup was served hot and it was appetizing. Don't you agree just by looking at my photo?

Also available in To Nho (small bowl) PhP 250

Pho Hoa Vietnamese Noodle House

My visit: October 11, 2010

Pho Hoa 

Toledo Bldg 

277 Tomas Morato cor Sct. Limbaga St., 

Quezon City 

4126389   4126391

After our massage, DH and I were always hungry. Next thing I knew, there was this parking slot at Pho Hoa and our car went straight right in. I don't like Vietnamese food but DH misses their noodles. 

pho gau, gan PhP199.80

This was served hot. The veggies on top were served separately. DH was satisfied with his order.