by gefexplorebeauty | Oct 23, 2018 | Eats Time!
There’s a New Treat in Bonchon that you can add to your K-Style Living. I confess, I’m one of those who embraced Korean Culture Invasion here in Philippines. And absolutely One of the lifestyle I love about them is their FOOD.
Just a little background. I first tasted the Korean type of food before when I’m still working in a Korean Beauty Clinic wayback in 2012. My Korean Boss invited us, his employees over dinner to his home and had served the dish named (Samgyeopsal). We were grilling this tiny slice meat , in a grilling machine that is set up in the middle of the table upon eating. Then, roll it in lettuce after adding condiments like garlic, kimchi and sesame oil. From that moment, I’m madly in love with the Korean cuisine the way to prepare, ingredients and their style how they cook their food. I even make myself at home and influenced my Family and got positive reactions to it. I’m glad they’ve enjoyed it too.
Flavored K-Fries (KimCheese & Seoul Barbecue)Large P67 with Chicken Poppers in Large P120
Good for sharing cause Eating is better when in being shared. Of course with the Mayo dip, I love Mayo.
Their Fries is thin and long remind me of potato fries in Shakeys except this is a little bit with a longer cut. Its crispy and tasty seasoned and coated well with their flavorings. If your looking for spicy go for Kimcheese and if on a smoky side opt for Barbecue, but its better if you have them both..;). We partnered it that time with Chicken Poppers in Soy Garlic and It’s been a Pika-Pika Tongue Feast!
Bingsu:Korean SNOW Ice Dessert
Bingsu is in their Menu for a quite while now. We never let pass to have a taste on this treat. I’m just dissapointed because their Matcha flavor is not available that time and so I fell on choosing Mango cheesecake bingsu.
This is really good for sharing also but I just wish it includes a real mango chunks like one that I’ve tasted in BGC Cafe Seolhwa but nonetheless this is also yummy and in fair price. It has ultra fine milky shaved ice that is a typical of snow bingsu,top with vanilla ice cream and sprinkled nuts, surrounded with cube bits of cheesecake, mango jam,and crushed biscuits crust . This is a good dessert after a savory heavy meal.
Mango Cheesecake P99
BONCHON
Check details here on their official web add below:
http://bonchon.com.ph/food/main-menu/
by gefexplorebeauty | Oct 22, 2018 | Eats Time!
More and more eat place started to appeared like mushrooms everywhere. It can be denied that Technology and Social Medias had an influenced to Food trend so much in terms of promoting and making this small local businesses to be known by many. It seems that the Province of Rizal particularly the town of Angono which I grew up followed also to this current flow. Theres an increase rise of the restos/food ventures to explore in. And this innovation really reminds me of Maginhawa Streets in QC. Even like a Simple Home transform into New Place Food Hubs that is commonly popular among students/millenials who want to chill and hangout.
So I came to know this resto by searching places to eat around Rizal through FB.So I invited my fam to set time to try it out!
The Look Inside:
I love the rustic style bricks theme interior and lovely colorful wood seats.
With Fam Food Squad:
You could entertain yourself with their fun and entertaining board games available while waiting for your ordered food. Perfect for bonding moments!
Menus
Cheesy fries P104-for Starters this is so yummy.We even finished the whole plate less than a minute!
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings P169-this is the one I will also recommend because of its flavor combination of garlic + parmesan that jives well.
Cookies N Cream
Butterscotch
Mocha
All Their frappes worth P125. Overall taste? It’s plain simple to me.Not my favorite but its not that bad.They’re lacking in full bodied flavor, volume & creaminess.I’ve tasted other Frappes better than these thats why I had set a high standards when it comes to giving judgement on this particular fav food items of mine!
What Unique to this cafe is they also have Private Pool to rent perfect for private Events/Gatherings.The picture below have some deets if you’re interested:
Bricks n Brew Cafe & Pool
Address: 1st Street | San Martin Subdivision, Near Caltex Gas Station, Angono, Rizal
by gefexplorebeauty | Oct 8, 2018 | Eats Time!
Our favorite place to hang out right now situated in Rizal. If your anyhow nearby you should include it on your food venture list. The reason? not just because of its cool and vibrant interiors but also the food is tasty and in a reasonable price.
The moment you enter inside, this lovely Bird Cages Chandeliers will welcome you.They have a second floor balcony type just only for low sitting with floor cushions perfect bonding spot for groups “barkadas”.
Look at those multiple colors mini- bulbs hanging. Those green grass background walls. And sweet and harmonious painted color walls. This ignites happiness already:)
You have a choice to sit on the floorings with large pillow cushions or high and low wooden chairs.
Me, Just to experience low seating in floor cushions. So comfy!
Eats time to place the order.What will you be having?
Their menus:
Exciting mouthwatering Offerings indeed!
Drinks…Everytime I am visiting a food place this food items is where I am going Loco .I love milk teas, frappes and any exciting beverages that will satisfied my thirst and taste buds. Rare Items here is their flavored beer which I heard so many good reviews about it. And BTW the Big Ass Sangria sound interesting!
These is where you can find waffles and cheesecake on a stick which is trending and a big hit these days.
Ramen Soup, nice comfort food especially for rainy days.
Their Pika-Pika Items
Lots of Rice meals to choose from, not only for breakfast but also you can have it at lunch or dinner. Great pairings for milk teas/frappes.
Bacon and Egg / Chicken Nuggets
Slow-cooked Classic Adodo
Crispy Chicken Fillet
Pop’s Porkchop
These Rice Meals choices are all below 99 Pesos,with just enough servings to make us full. You can opt to add 20 pesos per meals when you want to upgrade it to Unli-Rice. All rice meals are delicious. I will give it a 5/5 ratings for its taste, the price and overall great dining experience.
Matcha Milk Tea-P89 Venti size
Definitely will Come Back here from time to time to satisfy my cravings!
Jill and Pops
Tanchoco Ave. El Monteverde (14.92 km)
1920 Taytay, Rizal
by gefexplorebeauty | Oct 4, 2018 | Eats Time!
First date with tom n toms and it didn’t turn me off. Toms n toms is first korean franchise cafe in Philippines and they are expanding across provinces and around metro. First, I love its industrial concept interiors, its simply cosy vibe. This place is perfectly suited to hang out with family and friends, or just a busy employee who wants to chill out after monkey desk job, or maybe students who’s reviewing for exams or working to their deadlines.
These are their food display model. We really thought, that was real food which is same with other cafes that will just be served right away but sorry were fooled. The Barista told us that we will still wait in minutes particularly with savory pretzels cause their will still make it.
Menu:
My personal favorite and for me the star and possibly the best seller is their Honey Butter Bread. Its like their french toast version but in a more level up way. Looks like something replace now and exceeds my love for SB french toast. It’s a hot bread toast match with cold milky whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon, drizzled with caramel sauce. Its a winner. Bitesize goodness that is cut into 9 cubes, really good for sharing.You cant simply resist the experience. We even finished the whole thing under a minute.I really need to come back and try their other variants of this.
Italiano Pepperoni Pretzel
Special Cream Cheese Pretzel
What unique from them is they will make their pastries (pretzels,pizza etc) from scratch in front of you. Not good though if your in a rush. They will still manually mash the dough and baked it, so its guaranteed served fresh. Not unlike with breads in other coffee shops that they will heaten up their food items by a microwave before it serve to you.
Sweet Pretzels is good but for me still nothing beats Auntie Annes, however with savory pretzels is your best bet cause its like a bite size pizza that is overloaded with CHEESEEEEe…….
Caramel Tomccino, Green Latte, All Natural Strawberry Smoothie
You wouldn’t wanna miss also to try their beverages ( frappes, lattes, smoothies) to match their meals for a satisfying treat.
They also sell unique finds like this Pink-canned Pringles.Of Course,I didn’t let go of it to try.
Truly Korean Culture invade us, not just into koreanovelas, kpopgroups music, kbeauty skin care, samgyeopsal, but also up to its cafes, I became a fan.
TOM N TOMS COFFEE
Ground Floor, Unit 8, Ortigas Technopoint One, Doña Julia Vargas Avenue
Pasig 1604
Open Hours 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM
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by gefexplorebeauty | Oct 4, 2018 | Eats Time!
North Park Next Door Noodle House is one of our favorite place to munch down.Ambiance is good with cool modern oriental Interior.It is a great place that can accommodate from large families for their simple party celebrations to even single dine of young urban professionals for Lunch or Dinners. They have wide tables and seats that so comfy, that is perfect to sit back after a satisfying meal. They serve chinese cuisines with lots of choices to choose from.
Btw I love to take a photos of Menu’s whenever I visited any restaurant I don’t know why but I’m getting pleasure on that activity. Here’s their Menu lots of choices from ordinary to uncommon dishes.
Their slogan:”Chinoy comfort food that generations have come to know and love”.
Definitely this is our comfort Food that we came to know and love that will always come back for.
These are the dishes that we commonly pick to dig in.
Monk’s Chopsuey in a Pot P228- very tasty mixed of sauteed veggies but different from ordinary Chopsuey because of its smothered delectable dark sauce.
Next Door Boneless Fried Chicken Chops P218-delight your palate with this crispy chicken chops.
Yang Chow Fried Rice P198-you can eat this flavor rice alone even without a dish.
Lechon Macau P258-can never go wrong with this crispy mouthwatering choice.
I’ll also recommend their noodles,I don’t have a photo but I’ve tried it before and it was super delicious.Noodles are their first offering when they were just starting years ago. Our favorite branch is at Ortigas 23 Ortigas Home Depot Dona Julia Vargas Ave., corner Meralco Avenue, Brgy. Ugong, Pasig City. You should try and check them out! .
