Don Don Izakaya

My friends and I had been talking about this Japanese restaurant for 2 months. They were still renovating in January and we couldn’t wait to go try their food! Last Thursday, we finally went there and it was somewhat disappointing. When we entered into the restaurant, the lady did quick drum beats. They gave us 2 things that we didn’t order and it wasn’t even busy. Some of the foods on the menu look really simple and easy to make. The food that we ordered tasted kind of bad and alright. The staff didn’t seem like they were 100% energetic. Guu Izakaya’s and Guu SakaBar’s staffs were so much more energetic than them. They would shout on top of their lungs and the atmospheres were so alive! I think Guu SakaBar was the best one. I would definitely eat there again. Anyway, my friends and I would still like to check out Don Don Izakaya’s lunch menu. Hopefully, it would be so much better. I love the interior design and spacious place.

What did we order?

- Chicken and Japanese Plum Salad $7.90

The chicken was dried and plum sauce tasted weird.

- Sashimi Salmon $10.50

- Soy Milk Tofu $3.50 (my friend didn’t like the texture of the tofu)

- Japanese Style Vege Hamburg Steak $6.20 (this plate didn’t look like the menu’s picture)

- Seafood Udon $7.60

- Green tea Mousse $4.20

- Black croquettes with ketchup $7

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(My big sis didn’t take picture of these food)

- Hoppeta-Yaki – chicken +potato +otafuku sauce $8.50

- Beef Bowl $5.20
Beef tasted dried and my friend added soy sauce to make it better. Lol.

- Seafood Dorea $6.80
Mini mussels were dried and the rice was salty.

*I didn't try everything that were on the table.*

Check out my previous posts on Guu Izakaya http://www.luuux.com/food/dinner-izakaya and Guu Sakabar http://www.luuux.com/food/guu-sakabar-0

Click here to find out more information about Don Don Izakaya:http://www.dondonizakaya.com/home

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Review + Swatch

Originally, I wanted to buy Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm but I heard how amazing the Revlon Lip Butter was. I just gotta try it out! I’ve always wanted a nude lipstick but I don’t like to wear lipstick because my lips get dry easily. So, this lip butter is perfect for me! I chose Creamsicle color. It’s light, peachy and shimmery. Next time, I would like to buy Creme Brulee and one of the light pink colors.

Pros
- Texture is smooth
- You can see through the cap
- The color almost looks exactly like the cap’s color
- No expiration date
- Packaged in a clear plastic bag
- Available in 20 shades

Cons
- Hard to pull off the cap
- Feel a little sticky (I would have to exfoliate my lips before applying it on)
- When you are closing it down, it smeared off a bit on the side.
- Hydration and color doesn’t last long

Wal-Mart Price: $7.97
After HST: $9 CAD

For more information, click on this link: http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBur...

 

Anniversary & Family Day Meals

I told my bf that I would cook for our Anniversary Day (we celebrated early). I made sushi for lunch. My mom helped me with the oven-barbecued chicken wings and shrimps cocktail for dinner. I wanted to grill the shrimps but my mom said pan frying is faster so, I went along with her idea. I bought the shrimp cocktail sauce on the side and it tastes sour. My brother didn’t like it.

Sushi ingredients: nori, short grain rice, onigiri seasoning, beef, masago and cucumber

Chicken wings: marinated with salt, pepper and fish sauce
I used this sauce recipe that I found online at http://www.canadianliving.com/food/oven_barbecued_wings.php (tastes like tomato sauce).

boiled broccoli, pan fried beef and peppers dishes

NY Shopping Haul

My family and I went to Waterloo Premium Outlets. They have 100 outlet stores and this weekend it’s Presidents’ Day Sale (Feb. 17 – 20). We shopped there for over 6 hours. I think that was my longest shopping hours ever. Lol.

Address & Map: http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/directions.asp?id=9

What did I buy?

- Guess black pea coat with Sherpa lined hoodie

Sale Price: $39 USD before tax 

- Columbia water resistant black gloves  

Sale Price: $21+

Additional 50% off + 20% off coupon = $8+ USD after tax 

 

My Valentine’s Day

My bf and I celebrated Valentine’s Day early at Yamato Japanese restaurant. He always wanted to try there because the master chef cooks in front of you. He didn’t do amazing tricks except for the flaming onion. I like their soup and spicy salmon sushi.  It sucks that we had to sit with strangers at the same table. I was hoping to get our own table and chef. Overall, it was a wonderful experienced. I only took a picture of my Tori dinner.   

What did we order?

-         Spicy Salmon Roll

-         Pops

-         Teppanyaki Dinners: accompanied with Japanese clear onion soup, green salad with house dressing, grilled vegetables, and steamed rice.

The waitress would ask if you want steamed rice or fried rice. If you choose fried rice, it cost $5 more.

TORI: tender boneless chicken dark meat glazed with teriyaki sauce  

BEEF ROLL: thinly sliced prime ribeye beef, wrapped with fried garlic and green onion, prepared at your grill table

Total after HST + tips: $94. 52

Serviced: 4/5

Food: 3.75/5

Location: 24 Bellair St., Toronto, ON, M5R2C7

Map: http://www.yelp.ca/biz/yamato-japanese-restaurant-toronto

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I made a card, chocolate chip cookies and marble cupcakes for him.

 Yesterday, he came over to my house and surprised me with fresh dozen roses! ^_^ It comes with water tubes and flower food to make these last longer.

Onion Steak and Seafood Restaurant

Last weekend, my family and I celebrated our little cousin’s birthday dinner at “Onion Steak and Seafood” restaurant. They have a small selection of buffet bars. If you want to eat steak, chicken or seafood then you must order it from the menu (starting from $16+). I ordered the sizzling chicken with black bean sauce. It came with mushroom, broccoli, pasta and sunny side up egg. If I add steak or anything else to my plate, it will cost me a dollar or more. This restaurant is different and it’s not really a buffet. My family said their pudding didn’t taste too sweet and they loved it! I didn’t try that because I was too full. 

Total after tax + tips: $140 CAD
Serviced: 4/5

Food: 4/5

Location: 668 Silver Star Blvd, unit 203, Scarborough, ON, M1V 5N1

Map: http://www.eatto.ca/onion-steak-and-seafood.html

I bought Hello Kitty necklace for her birthday gift.

Mica Bella Cosmetics Mineral Makeup Kit + Swatches

Last August, my big sis and I bought this kit at CNE. We got two powder foundation, five shimmer powder, one foundation brush, point brush and instructions DVD. The sale associate gave us one shimmer powder for free :) It’s worth $20 each. The colours are gorgeous and highly pigmented. You can use them as eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara, lip gloss and nail polish! It’s awesome!

Total after HST:  $265.60 CAD

::Shimmer Powder::

#61 Artic White

#77 Ebony

#94 Intelligence

#79 Royal

#37 Sunset

Swatches
Intelligence - Artic White - Ebony - Sunset - Royal