Johnson's Place

YUM CHA is not an odd habit in Laoag, which HongKong and Taiwan folk consider extremely geographically desirable. It is easy to find savory fare such as siomai, siopao, and the items shown in the picture--- Japanese style steamed gyoza, and my 2 absolute favorites: hakaw (with tiger prawn inside) and phoenix claws... well, ok, if you still want me to say it

---chicken feet!

Johnson's Place serves authentic Chinese food at reasonable prices. It helps that the bakeshop houses the luncheon room, so anytime you crave for pastries or cake during your Johnson's dining experience, there is virtually no escape.

There are also large function halls of different sizes on the 3rd floor, just in case you want to have a party. My family has many, many times picked Johnson's for events. In fact, I have done most of the coodination (with the pretty manager named Maybel) throughout the years; the last time I sat before her, she automatically scribbled down the menu I usually order. Johnson's is that efficient.

Taste is no question. Meats are usually tender, baked goods made with no preservatives, and menu regularly updated with trends from more upscale restaurants. I have honestly never ordered anything that disappointed me from this place. Even my baguettes, cream cheese and jarred pesto all come from Johnson's.