You can never go wrong with a strip of meat, topped with kimchi, wrapped with lettuce, and dipped into a generous amount of cheese.
We all know that you imagined that, and we all knew that it is samgyupsal!
Fantastic Baka, another quality Korean grill restaurant that serves a wide variety of marinated meat, salmon, bacon, pork strips, and beef partnered with your favorite side dishes.
Located at SM City Valenzuela, Fantastic Baka is an accessible way to feel and eat like a Korean.
In addition to their fantastic food, is an ambiance that resembles the Korean feels made by the different lights glowing all over the place and a table set up inside a mini house-like partition with lively colors.
Truly one of the best ways to eat your samgyupsal is with family or friends while enjoying the place.
For their unlimited promo, they offer 10 kinds of pork and chicken for only 499 PHP per head, definitely an affordable price with a high quality of service. Try it now to take away your doubts. Just add 100 PHP to avail unlimited beef.
Who would’ve thought that a simple part of nature will be an inspiration to the modern and ever-evolving hospitality industry?
Let us introduce to you the Cocoons! Watch our vlog here!
Like cocoons of a butterfly, a resort in Batangas widely known as Club Laiya Resort developed and evolved the conventional way of accommodation. A cocoon, as they love to call it, is a cylindrical type of room that includes a bed (good for 2 pax) with pillows and a comforter, a vault for your personal belongings, and a mini-fridge.
NOTE: The security deposit is 1,000 PHP and refundable upon checkout.
The room is very clean and just like the outside paintings of the cylindrical room, the inside is at par when it comes to aesthetics. The rooms don’t have a private bathroom but they have a common bathroom. But fret not, the bathroom here is so extra!
The cocoons are available for overnight stay only, for those who wanted to go to the resort for a day tour, they also have cabanas good for bigger groups.
Club Laiya Resort has many things to offer besides good accommodations. They have 2 restaurants, The Sands and The Rib Shack, that offer Filipino food and a feel of Western/Italian food, respectively. Both restaurants have delicious food to offer, so you better try it.
THE SANDS (7:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Bulasing
Tofu Bagnet Sisig
Mango Cheesecake
Fresh Buko Juice
Complimentary fruits
THE RIB SHACK (12:00 NN to 10:00 PM)
There’s no complimentary breakfast. Breakfast meals cost 250 PHP each.
Resorts would not be completed without a pool and a good beachfront. Club Laiya Resort has the good of both worlds having an infinity pool for adults and a child-friendly kiddie pool, and a nice beachfront, whether you want to take a dip or just walk along the sand, they got it for you.
Also, different activities await you there, such as jetskiing, parasailing, banana boat ride, etc. All activities are a must-try when you visit their place. We tried the jetski and we enjoyed it.
HOW TO GO THERE?
OPTION 1:
If you opt to take the commuter way, from PITX, take a ride on any bus going to San Juan, Batangas. Fare is 310 PHP each. It would take you about 4-5 hours to the bus terminal of San Juan, which is the last drop-off point. Upon alighting at the terminal, you may choose to ride a tricycle or a jeepney going to Laiya. The tricycle ride is a bit costly at about 300-400 PHP due to the distance of 20 km from the terminal to the resort proper, but definitely faster than a jeepney ride, for the latter needs to be fully occupied by passengers before leaving.
OPTION 2:
Another option is to go with your car and google maps your way to it. Just a little reminder, all vehicles, including tricycles, are mandated to pass thru the Municipal Tourism Reception Area to check if you have a confirmed booking reservation and a vaccine card with you. All tourists must pay 20 PHP per head for the ecological fee.
To those who don’t have the said documents may be required to go back, the travel time going to this wonderful place is not that short so please make sure to abide by their rules.
WHERE TO BOOK?
As we all know, beauty and convenience come with a price. The room rates range from 3,700 PHP to 5,800 PHP. You may also book on their website. Click here.
The services were good, not to mention the good people behind the resort. So if you wanna try to sleep in a cocoon or just relax, come and visit Club Laiya Resort—a nice place to calm your mind and enjoy.
Tired of the typical and low standard samgyupsal? We have something for you!
But first, watch our mukbang and taste test here:
If you’re craving authentic Korean food, we found the right place for you. Surprisingly, it’s very affordable! Located at 115 Sct. Delgado, Quezon City, Geonbae Modern Korean Bar and Grill is a Korean restaurant that offers a wide range of diverse Korean food along with their samgyupsal package for the price of 599 PHP only.
From premium meat that includes pork and beef, marinated or just with the pinch of salt and pepper, bibimbap, galbi-jjim (which is a must-try), different side dishes, to a wagyu plate, truly a different approach to what we are used to seeing in a Korean grill restaurant, all that they serve on their table is on par with other flagships.
Beef
Steamed egg
Angus beef
Beef
Pork bimbap
Beef
Ramyeon
Wagyu
Japchae
Korean wings
Beef
Tteokbokki
The food they offer is one of the best among other samgyupsal we’ve tasted. Plus, they have a unique way of ordering the food here in Geonbae. Upon entrance, they will give you a receipt with a QR code. First, you need to connect to their wifi. Next, scan the QR code in the receipt. From there, you will see their menu and you can click what do you want to order. NOTE: Only 10 meals per set.
Other than what’s on the menu, they can also boast of an aesthetically good place that has a VIP room for big groups and an alfresco for those who want to eat outside.
We can now enjoy unlimited Japanese food for just 599 PHP only.
Soru Izakaya is located at Sct. Torillo, Tomas Morato, Quezon City.
Here, you can order as many Japanese food as you like. Another fun part is that they have a systematic way of ordering by using your mobile phone. Just connect your phone to their WI-FI and scan a QR code given by their crew and viola!
Watch our mukbang and taste test here:
The restaurant is very spacious and they also have alfresco dining. The restaurant has a Japan-vibe because of the ambiance and interiors inside.
You can order whatever Japanese food you want. Furthermore, the system shows what’s available and what’s not, so you will not be having a difficult time knowing what to order and not ending disappointed. They also offer unlimited Wagyu! Yes, you read that right. For only an additional 99 PHP, you can enjoy unlimited Wagyu beef, together with salmon and tuna. Now that’s a game-changer!
Wagyu
Here are some of the food we tried in Soru Izakaya:
APPETIZERS
The Takoyaki has big servings and we loved their Ebi and Kani Popcorn.
Ebi and Kani Popcorn
Takoyaki
SALADS
The salads are fresh and flavorful.
Kani Salad
Spicy Maguro Salad
SASHIMI
Just like the salads, their sashimis are fresh and looks vibrant.
Shake
Maguro
Kani
TEPPANYAKI
We loved their teppanyakis especially the Scallop!
Squid
Beef Misono
Scallop
MAKI
Not only instagrammable, but flavorful as well. We loved all of these.
Hiroshima Maki
Kani Shuriken Maki
Chizuni Maki
ABURI
Order more of these!!! It won’t disappoint 🙂
Shake Belly Aburi and Ebi Aburi
ENTREES
We loved their nori tempura too! Crispy and tasty.
Nori Tempura
DONBURI AND RAMEN
How about unlimited rice meals or ramen? Soru Izakaya offers both!
Katsudon
Gyudon
Tempura Ramen
Shoyu Ramen
Those are just a few of their over 60 different kinds of dishes and every one of those has its own unique taste bringing you to a quick trip to the land of the rising sun.
CONS
Because of their unlimited serving of a wide variety of food, it’s often than not that the famous dishes are sold out. So we advise you to have patience and pick an alternative.
End your cravings for Japanese food and visit Soru Izakaya! Itadakimasu! (Thank you and give respect and appreciation to everyone involved in the preparation of your meal!)
OPERATING HOURS
Sunday to Tuesday: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Tired of the usual Korean BBQ restaurants in Manila? Why not visit this instagrammable KBBQ restaurant in Biñan, Laguna.
This restaurant is only an hour drive away from Manila. Samgyup Grab ‘N Go has multiple branches around South area.
Watch our vlog here:
RATES AND PACKAGES
The rates here are very affordable and reasonable. It includes unlimited meat of your choice, unlimited rice, and unlimited side dishes and drinks. They also have ice cream inside but note that this is not included in the package.
Aside from these, they also offer other Korean goodies inside the store.
For 12:00 NN to 3:00 PM, this is the rate:
PORK ONLY (399 PHP)
PORK AND BEEF (449 PHP)
For 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, this is the rate:
PORK ONLY (449 PHP)
PORK AND BEEF (499 PHP)
FOOD AND DRINKS
They have 5 kinds of pork and beef.
Pork Plain
Pork BBQ
Pork Smokey Sweet
Pork Spicy
Pork Herb Rosemary
Beef Plain
Beef Misono
Beef Sweet Peppery
Beef Bulgogi
Beef Teriyaki
For the side dishes, they have the following:
Kimchi
Tteokbokki
Egg Roll
Potato Marbles
Spicy Onion Salad
Spicy Cucumber
Soybean Sprouts
Ssamjang
Garlic
Cheese
Sesame Oil
Japanese Rice
ABOUT THE PLACE
What makes it different from the other Korean BBQ restaurants we visited was the ambiance and interior. The whole place is aesthetic and perfect for your minimalist IG feed. It has a boho and rustic vibe.
The utensils here matched with the ambiance too. They have gold plates, cups, griller, etc.
PROMO AND DISCOUNT
SAMGYUPSAL SET
Here in Samgyup Grab ‘N Go, they have samgyupsal sets. From there, you can choose which package you want to avail. Some of the sets have a promo with FREE GRILLER already. You can also choose your choice of griller: a regular one, BTS-inspired, or Blackpink-inspired.
SAMGYUP BOWLS
They also offer samgyup bowls that start at 89 PHP. It already includes a free side dish (kimchi or egg roll).
OTHER DETAILS
Hesitant of dining in? They have delivery services around Muntinlupa and Cavite area. Delivery is viaLalamove.
Looking for a go-to sandwich? This guy has much instore for you!
The world’s first whole-wheat hexagon-grilled sandwich will be having its 14th Sandwich Holiday this February 18, 2022, serving a wide range of flavors in between their unique-shaped bread.
Watch our short clip here:
Let’s dig into some of their best sellers and our personal favorites!
VEGGIE DELIGHT
Simple as it may seem, these veggies do their magic, combined with the freshness of lettuce and tomatoes, making it a good fusion with their secret sauce you will surely love.
ULTIMATE ROAST BEEF
Want some energy-boosting bite? This sandwich will surely make you come back for more, as it gives more energy from its tender-shredded beef along with cheese, tomatoes, and lettuce. Giving you a well-balanced strong taste from the first bite up to the last, which you will never forget.
ANGRY BEEF
Are you a spicy lover? Or just want to eat meat? This one’s for you. This sandwich is all you need to finish the day with a smile bringing you the taste of satisfaction with every bite.
CRABSTICK AND MANGOES
On a diet? Or want to eat something fresh? Enjoy a mouth-watering mix of flavors without being guilty. Crabsticks, ripe mangoes, and seaweeds joined together to create a wonderful orchestra of flavors that brings freshness to your mouth leading you to a guilt-free and happy tummy.
These might be our top picks, but surely you can find yours too by visiting them at their branches located at Alabang, SM Calamba, Cash and Carry, Cybergate, Eastwood, Mckinley, SM Megamall, Net Plaza, RCBC, Summit, SM The Block, World Wide Center, Cyber Alpha, SM MOA, SM Legazpi, and SM Pampanga.
Aside from sandwiches they also offer pasta and keto salads and because it’s their 14th Sandwich Holiday on February 18, 2022, they want to celebrate it with you by giving a promo of a Buy 1 Get 1 for the following sandwiches:
Country Tuna
Classic Roastbeef
BBQ Chicken
Chicken Pesto
Veggie Delight
The B1G1 promo will start at 10:00 AM up to 9:00 PM on February 18 only. Make sure to drop by the nearest branch and let’s celebrate with The Sandwich Guy!!!
Apart from their unlimited promo, they also have ala carte meals. We tried their burger, beef salpicao, sisig, etc. Our top picks are sisig, burger, and t-bone steak.
ADDITIONAL TIPS
Reservation not needed. First come, first serve basis.
Are you tired of the usual “milk tea and takoyaki” dates? How about let’s have some “coffee and ramen” date? G!?
We found this newly opened coffee shop in Quezon City. It’s an alfresco coffee shop, which is a plus for us since we’re still hesitant to dine-in nowadays.
This is actually their second branch already. Their first branch is located in Marikina, and it’s only good for takeout.
What we liked about their cafe, aside from the beach-vibe design, was their menu! All of our favorite comfort food are here.
COFFEE
They serve coffee and teas and have a wide variety of drinks and you can have it in hot or cold, depending on your preference.
We got their best-selling drinks, which are the Spanish Latte and Caramel Macchiato. We liked them both but the Spanish Latte is the winner for us!
RAMEN
A little trivia: Did you know that ramen is one of our comfort food? And yes, they also serve ramen here. We can now have two of our favorite food, coffee and ramen, in just one sitting! So thankful that D’expresso did this!
For the ramen, we got their Tonkotsu and Black Garlic. The soup was creamy and flavorful. The noodles were not soggy and very affordable for its taste! The Tonkotsu was our favorite! 🙂
PASTRIES
Of course, a cafe will not be complete without pastries! Another trivia: D’expresso cafe has its own bakery (and it will be opening soon), so all of their pastries are hand-made by them.
We tried their Ciabatta Ham and it’s definitely our favorite! It was freshly baked and the spread was very tasty!
You can watch our short virtual tour on TikTok. You can also follow us there for more virtual tours 🙂
Let’s level your unlimited wings experience here in Subaru Square Restobar in Makati. Aside from unlimited wings, they serve authentic Japanese cuisine.
Watch our mukbang video here:
Subaru Square Restobar is a former “karaoke bar”. But when the pandemic happened, and karaoke bar is prohibited, they renovated it and made it a restobar.
They are known for their unlimited wings, Japanese fusion food, and private rooms. Aside from these, you will feel like in a different world when you enter their restaurant because of the red carpet upon entrance.
Yes, here in Subaru Square Restobar, you can have your own space for private events, such as meetings, parties, or gatherings.
No need to rent the room, just avail of the consumable fee depending on the room you will avail. Rooms can accommodate small groups (2-3 pax) up to big groups (up to 15 pax).
NOTE: As of this writing, they are only accommodating fully vaccinated guests for dine-in.
UNLIMITED WINGS
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Spicy Buffalo dip
Unli wings start at 239 PHP and good for 1 hour and a half. Their chicken here is definitely a winner!!! We liked that the wings were still crunchy even after few hours. You can eat it plain or you can choose to dip it on their dips: spicy buffalo, barbeque, or honey mustard.
JAPANESE CUISINE
Tempura
Tantanmen Ramen
Gyoza
They serve authentic Japanese cuisine here as one of their chefs is Japanese. We tried their Tantanmen Ramen, Gyoza, and Tempura. All of it was good, especially the tempura.
FILIPINO FOOD
Devil’s Crispy Pata
Bulalo
Sisig
And yes, they also serve Filipino food here in Subaru Square Restobar. We tried their Sisig, Bulalo, and one of their best seller dish, Devil’s Crispy Pata. All of these were definitely amazing, especially the Devil’s Crispy Pata. Still crispy and juicy after few hours.
For the drinks, we got their best seller milk teas, Oreo Cheesecake and Ferrero Rock. The drinks were good and creamy. The pearls were soft and chewy.
Also, they are a pet-friendly restaurant! Check this out 🙂
OVERALL RATING
Food – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Service – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ambiance – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Location – ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Contact Number:
Mobile: 09569718448
Operating Hours:
9:00 AM-8:00 PM, Tuesday to Sunday
CLOSED every Monday
Address:
Lower Ground Floor, Makati Central Square, Fernando St., Brgy. Pio del Pilar, Makati City
Who else missing going to Maginhawa for food trips?!
It was 4 years ago when Maginhawa became hype. Every night especially on weekends, people are looking into different restaurants and cafes to visit, and we are guilty here!
And it’s been so long since we last went to Maginhawa and we’re having mixed emotions when we saw that some of the restaurants were closed, but happy at the same time since we saw new restaurants to check out after this pandemic.
One of the newest cafe we have visited was Black Onyx Cafe.
It is located at 45B Maginhawa and just beside a laundry shop. It would be a perfect place to chill while waiting for your laundry.
It is a cafe that offers milk teas and snacks, such as takoyaki and nachos.
What we loved about this cafe is the ambiance of their place. So cozy since it was a co-working space before it became a cafe. We can’t wait to visit and dine-in, and chill while enjoying their drinks and snacks.
We enjoyed the drinks and snacks. We definitely love their cheese bomb takoyaki, literally melts in your mouth!
This is their second floor. But since dine-in is still not allowed, they only accommodate takeout, pickup, and delivery.
Hope once the quarantine lifts, pay a visit to Black Onyx Cafe and try their snacks and drinks with your friends.
