Just a few days before the big day (my birthday), I decided to claim my free Yabu Tonkatsu from the Yabu newsletter subscription. It's an awesome thing to receive. I'm so glad I signed up.

My Free Rosu Katsu at Yabu!

Here's how to get a free Yabu Katsu on your birthday month:

Early 2014, I saw a friend’s post on Facebook that says he got to eat at Yabu for free. And after inquiring, he said that he just got an email about a free after signing up for their newsletter.

Once I learned of this, I immediately signed up for the same newsletter on the same day. And it did actually say in the email that I will get the FREE KATSU on my birthday!

And on the tenth month of the year, on the first week, I received the golden email.

It’s very simple yet, awesome at the same time.

And that was how I got a free Katsu Set on my Birthday Month.

For this pre-birthday treat, I went to Yabu with my mom and my sister. :D 

It's a girl's night out! :D

This isn't my first time to eat at Yabu. Not sure how many times I ate here to be honest. But each time I eat here, the thing I love the most from eating Katsu at Yabu (aside from the awesome Katsu itself) is the delicious sesame dressing. I won’t mind paying almost 400 for the meal as long as I can eat as much cabbage as I want mixed with a whole lot of the fabulous sesame dressing that only Yabu has.

Another thing I like at Yabu is that you get to do something that is connected to your meal while waiting for your food. You have to grind the roasted sesame seeds while at your table and once you’re done you can add this sour syrup to make it your Katsu sauce. Don’t really need it though. I just like grinding it while waiting for the food. But the katsu on its own is fine. I actually prefer dipping it in sesame dressing before chomping down on it with some rice.

Yabu has always been my go to place when it comes to katsu and they always keep their standards high. I’ve eaten here several times, at several different branches and the katsu is always awesome, each time. Keep it up Yabu. Hope to get another free Katsu for 2015. :D

Yabu: House of Katsu

Glorietta 5

2/F Glorietta 5, Office Dr

San Lorenzo, Makati
(02) 823-6903

Visited: October 2014

Gulay Gang: +Ana Carla Pagulayan +Ma.Elissa Pagulayan +Carmelita Pagulayan 

For the second stop of our whole day adventure on my Birthday Month, the Gulay Gang went to Wee Nam Kee for dinner.

Yes, it's my mom's mission in life to pose in front of almost all the places we eat at. haha :D

This was after we went around Shangrila and we're all done window shopping and watching a chorale sing some songs at the atrium. The East Wing of Edsa Shang is definitely classy. :)

Once we arrived at Wee Nam Kee, the first thing they gave us was the complimentary tea.
Which tasted pretty good.

No idea what the tea is. It was good. Specially because we were quite hungry.

The meal we had is already a set. Got the voucher from +Deal Grocer :D
We didn't need to order anything extra. I just gave them the voucher and we were told to wait 10 minutes for them to prep the food.

Fried Chicken

Chicken Noodle Soup

Some type of soup. I don't remember. hahaha But the soup is similar to laksa. So I'm calling it Laksa!

Yang Chow Fried Rice

We also had some cuapao with braised pork. Just forgot to photograph it. :P

The voucher I got is worth 1500 and I only paid 800 for a group of 4. Not a bad deal at all. 

I loved the cuapao with braised pork and coriander. That was fabulous.

We were all full after eating and there was even take out. You sort of underestimate the noodles, coz they're just noodles but they were quite filling. :D

The service was awesome sauce too. As soon as they saw that we need water, a waiter will come to our table with a pitcher. Just awesome.

Overall, Wee Nam Kee is a pretty darn good place for a family dinner. 

I will definitely come back when I find another voucher. 

After dinner we head off to find dessert. Til the next post! :D

Wee Nam Kee Hainanese Chicken Rice

G/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, East Wing, Shaw Blvd cor EDSA
Wack Wack, Mandaluyong
(02) 625-4853

Visited: October 2014

Gulay Gang: +Duane Carlo Pagulayan +Ben Pagulayan +Carmelita Pagulayan +Ana Carla Pagulayan

Whenever it's October, the Gulay Gang will almost always go on a whole day of bonding to celebrate my birth month. hahaha :D This is part one of another awesome family day.

Of course, this day only happened thanks to the vouchers that I found that all can be used in the same area and on the same day. The venue of our whole day adventure is Edsa Shangrila.

The Gulay Gang's first stop is Serenitea on the 5th floor of Shang's East Wing.

Serenitea always has these cosy chairs ang lounge seats that just makes you want to stick around and hang out.

We had a 600 peso voucher that I got for 350. Not bad huh? 
We each got a drink and also got some snacks.

To be honest, these are just the drinks my family got. When I ordered mine, I forgot to take a photo of it. hehehe

These are the small snacks we got to munch on while drinking the yummy tea.

Mochi Buns P120

Pepper Fries

Captain Pepper Beef Rice Topping

Overall, we were a quite satisfied with the snacks and drinks that. We also spent quite some time taking a bunch of pictures there. I mean who doesn't want to take as many pictures as you can when you're out with the family?

This is me, my brother Duane and my dad, Ben

Me, my mom Lita and my dad

Mom and Dad :)

And that was the first stop, we will go to two more food pit stops on the same day. So stay tuned. :D

Serenitea
6/F Shangri-la Plaza Mall, East Wing,
Shaw Blvd
Wack Wack, Mandaluyong
(02) 654-0231

Visited: October 2014

Gulay Gang: +Ana Carla Pagulayan +Ben Pagulayan +Carmelita Pagulayan +Duane Carlo Pagulayan +Ma.Elissa Pagulayan

The explorers wander off to Quezon City to attend a special birthday party. haha This was held on September 22, 2013. I can't believe it's already over a year.

This is the birthday celebrant, Katniss! :)

The best part for me was the Photo Booth. We really took a lot of pictures!

The Venetian Style Masks are awesome!

And that's it. Oh I also remembered. This is a sortof memorable day for us because on that day, +Ma.Elissa Pagulayan forgot her umbrella in the bus on the way to the party. Wahaha

Explorers:
+Ana Carla Pagulayan +Ma.Elissa Pagulayan