The wet season has already started but it seems that the scorching heat tail still lingers around causing a sweaty feeling and a need to chill down that palate. Tien Ma's have something for us even though it is already the rainy season, their sweet chills - the Shave Ice. It is one of their latest sweet offerings.

This sweet, cool and chilling treats, the Shaved Ice, comes in 3 Flavors, Chocolate Heaven, Strawberry Banana Sensation and Mango Tango. It's not the usual dessert that you'll be enjoying on a rainy days.

Well just right before the heavy rains keeps pouring, together with my wife, we decided to take a trip to one of Tien Ma's Branch in Retiro and taste it for ourselves, the sweet truth about this new offering of Tien Ma's.



The three flavors got its different features and tastes. The Mango Tango is made up of sliced mangoes, nata de coco and of course the shaved ice with some sweets. The flavor and the tastes really compliments the whole Mango Tango.

The Strawberry Banana Senstation, a mixed of sliced bananas with the strawberry syrup and the shaved ice. A good combination to drool with. I think kids will definitely love this flavor.

The Chocolate Heaven, chocolate bits, coffee jelly and choco syrup gives this dessert a thumbs up for the chocolate lovers.

All the three desserts wouldn't be great without the shaved ice that is perfectly smooth, refined and greatly melts in your mouth. This dessert's single serving is good for 2 to 3 person which is only Php230.00

So if you want to enjoy this dessert just visit Tien Ma's.

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What are your reasons why you prefer to stay at home rather than have your time strolling the malls and admiring other places? I'm sure there are plenty but there are few things that I know the reason why. Here are some of that reasons:

• It's too hot to go out.
• It's much comfortable to stay at home.
• Saving money for a much more needed things. 

Those are good reasons but for me it's a much more valid reason. I have a bedridden father who's now unable to make his way to any of the good places to dine and visit. And my mother has to take care of him. So as a way of getting them a treat on a fine weekend I ordered something for them. This is not your usual phone call order and express delivery but it is an online ordering.
Tien Ma's, one of our new found restaurant that we enjoyed dining at, got a new feature with their services. An Online Ordering system where you can order online and clearly see what you want to for lunch or dinner. Unlike the usual phone call ordering. So whatever you're craving for, you get to have it. Our situation, with my bedridden father, is not a hindrance for us to enjoy a weekend of Taiwanese cuisine because it is just one click away.
How do you order? Well, it's fast and simple but before that make sure you have your very reliable internet connection. Ours is not as reliable is it is, so the supposedly minutes of online ordering went somewhat an hour or more. Don't get disappointed with our experience okay. Here's a short process that we manage to document but first see the process of a supposedly fast online ordering with a reliable internet connection.

• Log on to their website www.tienmas.com and make sure to register first to avoid the hassle of registering later on. 

• Go to their Menu on the upper right part of the website where you can find the three lines. Click the Order Now where you will see the Regular Items, Little Tien's Lunch Box, and the Delivery Area. Yes they only got some few areas to cater right now but of course watch out for some expansion. 

• If you're getting the Regular Items click on it and you'll be directed to their menu of your favorite Taiwanese cuisines with photos and prices. 

•  Once decided click on the photo and you'll be ask for the Quantity, Send Order, Show Cart and Order More. Each item you select will be added to the cart. 

•  If you're done with your orders you'll be directed to you cart section where your total bill is shown, they'll asked for the Delivery/Shipping Address and Payment Method. Note that below Php1,000.00 entails delivery charge of Php30.00. 

• Don't forget to tick the Terms and Conditions to continue with the process.  

• Then it will tell that your order is now complete and showing you the amount you'll have to pay if you tick the option of Cash On Delivery. 

•  Then you wait for the Delivery Personnel to arrive. 

Watch the short documentation of our Online Ordering at our youtube channel (once we've uploaded it already), or see here what we've tried Little Tien's Lunch Box, Siopao, Xia Long Bao, and the Suahe with Sotanghon. 





Take note that Tien Ma's Online Ordering only caters to a select areas of Retiro, C5 Libis and Makati (for the specific areas click here) . So, if your places aren't on the list... well there's always the grab or taxi to help you reach the place.
For our weekend it was a sumptuous one because my parents were able to enjoy Taiwanese food at the comfort of their home.

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If Manila got their Chinatown at Binondo , Quezon City have its Chinatown at Retiro. Yup, you’ll definitely find Chinatown in Quezon City and that is in Retiro. The establishment is more of a Taiwanese cuisine restaurant but it’s more likely of a Chinese restaurant so you’ll find some familiarity.

Chinese are very particular with their culture and when dining they do it together, that’s why you’ll find most of the Chinese/Taiwanese restaurants are designed and created with spacious area. And Tien Ma’s, the one located in Retiro is designed with spacious area to accommodate quite a number of customers. Of course there’s the usual Chinese characters and designs on walls, doors and windows. And the classic Chinese music that let customers feel relaxed.


So if you’re family or friends are looking for a bigger venue to celebrate life’s moment, then Tien Ma’s is one of them.


Oh before I forget Tien Ma’s literary means Mother Tien or Mama Tien. The restaurant was established by the couple and it became known and it was called Mama Tien. Its dish is basically the home cook meal of a typical Taiwanese house. Then it was sought by Figaro to have a partnership with, then later on it was fully acquired by Figaro and became part of the growing number of food establishment owned by the company.





Xiao Long Bao? Well, Tien Ma’s got on their list of menu and what’s great with them is that they got some interesting selection. Lately, this dimsum is making a buzz and I’m not sure when it begun to be a hit but one thing I know, it’s yummy. Their version of Xiao Long Bao got the Original, with Black Mushroom with Truffle Oil and with Cheese, which I really liked.




Next in line of the dishes that we indulge with are the Beef Brisket and Wanton Noodles. I soup and noodles very much. According to Tien Ma’s they make their own noodles that’s why it taste different than any other Wanton Noodles.


The Salt & Pepper Spareribs. If you’re been trying different Chinese restaurant you’ll know that there are some dishes that are present in every restaurant and this dish is one of them.

This one is something new for me, it is enticing and looks appetizing enough to taste. The Salted Egg Prawns. Cooked and coated with a salted egg sauce that is just light, yummy and flavorful. But of course this particular dish for me should be taken lightly and rarely.
Tainan Fried Chicken is best taken with Taiwan Style Fried Rice. And as Pinoys our meals always comes with a rice.





Now if these selection fills your tummy, well better think again because there still dessert.


The dessert line up Pan Fried Sesame Pancake, Almond Jelly with Lychee, Mango Sago, and Melon Sago.


This makes my day and take note I haven’t tried some of their dishes yet so we’ll definitely find time to visit again.

TIEN MA’S
Branches :
Retiro Branch
NS Amoranto cor. D. Tuazon, Quezon City
Tel. No. 256-5761

Libis Branch
C5-Libis Beside Union Bank
Tel. No. 372-3955

Makati Branch
Constellation St. In front of AUB
Tel. No. 810-9706

CDO-Limketkai
CDO, North Concourse of LImketkai Center
Tel. No. (088) 856-2476

Legazpi Branch
Yashano Mall Legazpi City

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