Original Burger from Triple O's

It's a beautiful Sunday! My parents are back in Canada. Yay! My mom requested a burger from BC fast-food chain Triple O's for dinner.

Original Burger from Triple O's
100% fresh Canadian beef, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, Secret Triple "O" sauce and our signature pickle on top.

It was my first time trying the Original Burger, and it didn't disappoint. At this point, I have tried all beef burger variants (except double-double and lettuce wrap). My favourite is the Chipotle BBQ Bacon Melt.

Original Burger from Triple O's
100% fresh Canadian beef, crisp iceberg lettuce, fresh vine-ripened tomatoes, Secret Triple "O" sauce and our signature pickle on top.

For our sides, we ordered my favourite Garlic Parmesan Fries. Yummy! Although, the Sweet Potato Fries are delicious too. Lastly, how can you go wrong with milkshakes? So we got a 20oz Cookies & Cream Milkshake. It's creamy and just perfect with the salty side.

Cookies & Cream Milkshake from Triple O's
Made with premium vanilla bean ice cream from Island Farms and real Oreo cookie crumble.

Spending time with my husband, parents, and siblings fills my heart with love. I am blessed. Thanks be to God for everything!

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Triple O's Menu Checklist

Beef ☑️ Bacon Cheddar Burger ☑️ Chipotle BBQ Bacon Melt ☑️ Monty Mushroom Burger ☑️ Original Burger ☑️ Original Burger with Cheese 🔲 Double Double 🔲 Lettuce Wrap	Chicken ☑️ Buttermilk Chicken Club ☑️ BC Chicken ☑️ Spicy Ultimate Crunch ☑️ Buffalo Chicken 🔲 Dippin' Chicken Tenders 🔲 Grilled Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad
Plant-Based + Veggie 🔲 Veggie Burger 🔲 Original Impossible Burger	Fish ☑️ Fish & Chips 🔲 Crispy Cod Burger

Sides 🔲 Caesar Salad ☑️ French Fries ☑️ Onion Rings 🔲 Poutine ☑️ Sweet Potato Fries ☑️ Garlic Parmesan Fries 🔲 Pickle Chips ☑️ Cajun Fries

Milkshakes & Drinks Chocolate Milkshake ☑️ Cookies & Cream Milkshake Strawberry Milkshake Vanilla Milkshake Cold Brew Frappe Soft Drinks Simply Juice

Limtied Time Menu Items

Triple O's released limited time menu items and I am not good at trying them all. Below is a list of the ones I have tried.

• Chicken & Waffle
• Pizza Burger
• Chocolate Espresso Shake

Mochanut Mamon from KayeBakes.ca

The main reason we went to Proudly Philippines: Food and Travel Fair was to get mocha mamon from KayeBakes.ca. I love fluffy soft mamon and enjoy the mocha flavour in desserts. So combining two of my favourite things in one soft bread is worth the walk across Granville Bridge.

Mochanut Mamon from KayeBakes.CA paired with tea.
The picture was taken while waiting for the water to boil for the tea.

We enjoyed the Mochanut Mamon with tea for breakfast today before going to Vancouver International Airport to pick up my parents, who were coming home from the Philippines. It's sweet, perfect with bitter tea. The mamon is soft and fluffy, but the addition of nuts provides a crunchy texture. It's absolutely perfect! It's an amazingly blessed Sunday already! Thank God for the many blessings.

The best Mamon in Vancouver is from Kayebakes.ca

Cotton Candy Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen

After dinner, we grabbed a small Cotton Candy Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen along Robson Street.

Cotton Candy Blizzard® Treat from Dairy Queen

It's the iconic soft serve topped with candy sprinkles. I am not a fan of it. The colour looks nice, and I like that there are crunchy elements to this Blizzard, but not something I'd order again or recommend.

Below is a list of Blizzard Treats from Dairy Queen that we have tried.

Cake Batter Cookie Dough Blizzard Treat Caramel Fudge Cheesecake Blizzard Treat COFFEE CRISP® Caramel Macchiato Blizzard Treat Cotton Candy Blizzard Treat

OREO® Hot Cocoa Blizzard Treat Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat Reese's® Caramel Pretzel Blizzard® Treat Skor® Blizzard Treat

Original Fried Chicken and Bulgogi Rice Bowl from Pelicana Chicken

Before heading home after a half day in Downtown Vancouver, we had dinner at Pelicana Chicken.

I have been wanting fried chicken for a couple of weeks now and was hoping to go to Hot Star to satisfy my cravings; then, I thought of Gojiro Ramen. I should have gone there with my instinct, but ramen on a sweltering day doesn't seem right, so we walked along Robson Street and spotted Pelicana Chicken.

It is a Korean fried chicken joint from South Korea. I ordered 4-pieces of boneless Original Fried Chicken while hubby suggested we get the Bulgogi Rice Bowl.

21. 4 pieces Boneless Original Fried Chicken from Pelicana Chciekn

I want juicy fried chicken and did not get it. The exterior was crispy, but the interior was desert dry on some pieces. It's sad. There are a couple pieces with moist chicken. Maybe I should try bone-in chicken next time.

A look inside the chicken.

The Bulgogi Bowl was good, though. The beef was tender, the sauce was perfect, and even that chow mein was good. The mandu could be better. Although, my expectations for it could be unfairly high.

1. Bul-Go-Gi Rice Bowl from Pelicana Chicken
Marinated Koran BBQ beef, salad, 1-piece mandoo (added extra mandoo), corn on rice

Overall, I still want crispy outside and juicy inside fried chicken.

Max's Restaurant Food Truck Menu

Below is the menu of Max's Restaurant food truck in Metro Vancouver.

Food Items	Price
Max's Whole Chicken The home-cooked, Sarap to the Bones, Fried Chicken that puts us on the map. Always made to order and best enjoyed with Banana Ketchup and Worcestershire Sauce.	$28.00
Max's Chicken Leg Quarter with Rice	$15.00
Pork BBQ Skewer Pork slices marinated in a special tangy mildly sweet & spicy sauce & speared on a bamboo skewer & grilled to perfection.	$5.50
Pork BBQ Skewers (2) with Rice	$13.50
Palabok A thick rice noodle in a delicious shrimp, squid & ground pork sauce garnished with garlic bits, ground pork, cracklins, green onions & sliced boiled egg.	$11.00
Pork BBQ with Palabok	$19.00
Lumpiang Shanghai A delicious mix of ground pork & vegetables rolled in pastry wrapper and deep-fried. Served with sweet & sour sauce on the side.	$11.00
Sizzling Tofu Tofu cubes with chopped onions and peppers glazed with a special sauce.	$11.00
Buko Pandan Young coconut mixed with pandan leaf (screwpine) gelatin and tapioca ina rich & fluffy cream sauce.	$9.00
Leche Flan A delicious custard made from egg yolk, milk, topped with caramel syrup.	$8.00
Sago't Gulaman Flavoured with brown sugar syrup and a hint of banana extract. Served over shaved ice. A well loved refresher.	$7.00
Cup of Steamed Rice	$3.50
Pepsi / Bottled Water	$2.50

Jumbo All-Beef Dog and Bratwurst Sausage from Mr. Tube Steak

For lunch, we got a Jumbo All-Beef Dog at Bratwurst Sausage from a staple food truck on the corner of West Georgia and Granville Street, Mr. Tube Steak.

Both are perfectly cooked with a snappy exterior and juicy inside. The bun is surprisingly toasted as well. I also love the Chipotle sauce and tried their House Special Sauce. The best thing about Mr. Tube Steak is you can add as many toppings and sauces as available on the side table.

Jumbo All-Beef Dog from Mr. Tube Steak

Bratwurst Sausage from Mr. Tube Steak

According to their promotional tarp, they have been serving Vancouver since 1992! Amazing.

Original Pinoy Iskrambol from Pampanga's Cuisine | Proudly Philippines Food and Travel Fair

After sleeping in, grabbing late breakfast at Tim Hortons, and walking across Granville Bridge, we arrived at Robson Square to visit the Proudly Philippines 2023: Food and Travel Fair, organized by the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver. We walked around to see food options. 

Pinoy Iskrambol from Pampanga's Cuisine, Vancouver BC

Of course, I supported Ate Kaye of KayeBakes.ca and ordered my favourite Mochanut Mamon. 🤤 Then, we noticed Iced Candy and Original Pinoy Iskramble sold at the Pampanga's Cuisine booth. After making puppy eyes at my husband, he reluctantly allowed me to order an Original Pinoy Iskrambol.

Pinoy Iskrambol from Pampanga's Cuisine

It is a pink shaved ice dessert with milk, sugar, and banana extract. I remember enjoying this growing up in the streets of Quezon City. I was skeptical if the flavour would be similar to what I remember, and I am happy to share that I feel like a kid again back in our first home in Novaliches. The sweetness and milk flavour are all spot-on. My husband said, "It's acceptable, but! it is missing the dust and pollution of Metro Manila." Hihi. ♥️

If you're craving Filipino Iskrambol in Vancouver, BC, head to Pampanga's Cuisine location at 6094 Fraser Street.

Coconut Cream Donut from Tim Hortons

I always keep an eye peeled for any different Classic donuts, and at our favourite location, I spotted the Coconut Cream Donut.

Coconut Cream Donut from Tim Hortons

Coconut Cream Donut from Tim Hortons

The shaved coconuts on top bring much coconutty flavour, which is perfectly balanced by the sweet cream inside. Also, the donut is not stale since it's still relatively early. I call that a win with any Tims donuts.

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Below is a list of Classic Donuts from Tim Hortons that I have tried:

Apple Fritter Donut Boston Cream Donut Chocolate Dip Donut Chocolate Glazed Donut Chocolate Toasted Coconut Donut Coconut Cream Donut Double Chocolate Donut

Honey Crueller Donut Honey Dip Donut Maple Dip Donut Old Fashioned Plain Donut Old Fashioned Sugar Donut Orange Sprinkle Donut

Special Olympics Donut Sour Cream Glazed Donut Strawberry Fill Powdered Sugar Donut Sugar Loop Donut Vanilla Dip Donut Walnut Crunch Donut