DEC - Diao Eng Chay Chinese Deli

so after dinner last night, we walked to the chinese grocery next door. we looked for the owner to say hi but we didn't see him.

i immediately went to the frozen section (to your right when you enter the store) and got a plastic tray of frozen kalabasa (pumpkin) cake . this is not your usual sweet cake. this is more like a radish cake that you can order in chinese restaurants. this is not always available in the store as it expires quickly.

so this morning, i asked our maid to slice and fry 5 pieces. i told her i wanted it crispy. so it was crispy on the outside and soft inside. i poured worcestershire sauce all over it to add spiciness. perfect to start my saturday morning.

Its not the season of avocado but you can find it at this store

When my hormones are acting up and I feel like eating junk food, I make sure to binge on healthier options that equally satisfy my cravings. And yup, we know that eating healthy does not come cheap!

So here's my little secret that you can only get from DEC - Ghills branch. These are dehydrated Shitake Mushroom chips that come in a tub for 300php. A little pricey, but c'mon, these are the real thing sans the msg and oily coating!️ One of the best alternatives for calorie-laden chips, imo.

Fresh Lumpia for 99 pesos and Matchang at 85. Hmmm...feels a little expensive for me na.
Already equivalent to Chicken meal or Quarter pounder with Cheese na for me and hubs. Imo.

Their food items can be quite expensive, especially with their imported items, but the quality of their exclusive products are excellent.

Love their dimsum and fresh lumpia!

I consider this place an institution. They have one best fresh lumpia and other Chinese deli treats.

One of the places i can get Picolè from.

These are "healthy" ice pops that come in many flavours. They're pretty cheap at 39-42 pesos a stick. My favourite are the plain yogu and strawberry yogu ones ️

*Bring your own cooler and ice if you plan to bring them home.

Chinese breakfast take outs

Kuchay dumplings ... I didn't like much
Prawn hakaw... Plump & nice chew to the skin... Eat while fresh... Not recommended to be reheated
Shrimp siomai... Yummy & bouncy
Xo siomai ... Not bad for take outs

The owners of DEC are very nice people :)

They've been around for the longest time. This is pur neighborhood Chinese deli. You can buy Chinese food items for take home. We usually buy their Chinese Lumpia, Chicken Pie, Hakaw, Chicken Feet and the Asados. We also get our squidballs and lobster ball supplies here.

I also buy my Carmen's Best ice cream here

I love their Fresh Lumpia!!! :) Yummy yummy in my tummy!

Byfar the best leche flan I've ever had, can be bought here! Smooth, even, thick and creamy - it literally falls under the "gradually melts in your mouth" satisfaction (yes it won't break apart, or melt off easily). For the extra awesome experience, freeze for 15-30 minutes.

It has the right level of sweetness thus packaged with light syrup :)

You can also buy insanely huge, sweet strawberries here, aside from chinese deli :)

You'd find the BEST FRESH LUMPIA IN THE METRO here, by the way!

Extra Tip : Just outside DEC, you can buy kilos of Suahe and Tiger Prawns from manong if you catch him loaded.

I always purchase their Seafood fresh Lumpia wrapped in egg wrappers. Costs 85.00, used to be 65.00(ggrrr!!! the inflation). You can ask for addl sauce & minced garlic. Of course, luvd their chicken pies, Hakaw, special siomai, ube drinks& frozen goodies for shabu-shabu. Credit card's accepted, too!

My Chinese to go to deli

cold prawn salad, tons of big plump fresh prawns in plastic containers , perfectly seasoned with crunchy celery ... Lightly salted, little sweetened & a dust of pepper balances the taste.... light snack as salad or spread on bread.

Seedless fresh lychees ... Hahahaha... sweet new discovery for the lazy heathy foodie

Could hardly taste the salted egg. I just thought it was good...just meh!

Banana con yielo? Just what I need ... Since I'm feeling hot️

P50 and cup is mine now... Lol
Not too sweet & ohhhh so cold ... Perfect✅✅✅

Have shopped a little groceries too sprats fish .. Chinese version of tuyo...way Less salty and perfect when I'm lazy to cook , go out to eat but need something to go with my carbo cravings & cost P60 only a bottle good for a month in between laziness for me

Yummy Overpriced Chinese deli Lots of ready to eat "ulam" ... from Pata Tim to Hakaw... Mostly good but expensive... Fresh lumpia available too

Tasty Siomai to go for 200 pesos!
Soft and flavorful. 12pcs in one container. I just steamed it in the microwave and then ready to eat na!

SAY GOODBYE TO THE INSTAGRAM CANDY STORE AND SAY HELLO TO DEC!! I mean right? All the rare chocolates are here! AND GALAXY! OMG have you guys tried galaxy? the chocolate's so smooth and silly and I just love it.

Before, I use to kulit my brother in Dubai to buy me galaxy chocolates and now that they're here!! No more bugging from me anymore ️️