I was raised in the province and I am not that familiar with Chinese cuisine  except for the siopao and spring rolls. When I went to Cebu city for my first job hunting after my graduation in college, I was treated by a friend at Ding Qua Qua along Mango Avenue. According to her, they serve the best dimsum in town. Not familiar with their menu, Ate Eunice ordered for me. She ordered steamed rice (it is not the usual steamed rice), siomai, and stuffed shrimp to name a few.

The steamed rice (placed in a white porcelain dish with cover, larger and taller than a usual mug) is composed of diced pork, shrimps, green peas mixed in the cooked rice with some sauce. It is eaten using fork (if you don’t know how to use chopsticks like me) right from its container and it tastes so great. The siomai is so delicious especially with their special sauce/dipping. Stuffed shrimp is made of grounded shrimp formed in a ball (like the size of a siomai) with one tail of shrimp protruding. It’s super delicious and I loved it!

The nice thing about these restaurants aside from the food they serve is the service itself (but you have to wait in line before you can take your seat especially during peak hours). You may be amazed at how they do things inside the restaurant (everybody has their specific role) from getting your orders, serving the food up, to billing you out (the in-charge will just count the empty dishes and presto, you have your bill).

Should you be interested to try dimsum in Cebu, try it out in Ding Qua Qua, Ding How and Harbour City. In Davao, they have Little Ding How along V. Mapa St., and Little Kowloon along Roxas Ave. If we have the “same” taste buds (like my hubby), you’ll surely love it. Try any of their menu and you’ll never regret visiting the said restaurants. You’ll have a great meal at a very reasonable price.

Hi! I just want to share one of my favorite songs about blessings….when my mother still lives, she was teary-eyed everytime she sings it. The lyrics of the song goes this way (hope no line will be missed):

 When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed

When you are discouraged thinking all is lost

Count your many blessings name them one by one

And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?

Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?

Count your many blessings every doubt will fly

And you will be singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold

Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold

Count your many blessings money cannot buy

Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

So amid the conflict whether great or small

Do not be discouraged God is overall

Count your many blessings angels will attend

Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Isn’t that great? Will try to sing it next time….if videos will be allowed here. :-)

Have a great, blessful and blissful week ahead….

In prayer,

Kerslyn