Sweet Treat: Pudding Republiq

I am a fan of group buying sites such as Metrodeal, Ensogo, Groupon to name a few. So it's not new for me to check on them once in a while for something new that offers a great deal. As I was browsing the net, my eyes chance upon Pudding Republiq and a light flickered my thoughts. I know this place, it recently opened at Robinsons Manila and my eyes cannot miss this because of the cute black and pink motif of the stall plus the yummy looking treats that will say hello when you pass by. Heehee...

This is my chance, I bought one voucher from Metrodeal that cost Php 180 for one dozen of mini bread  pudding. Bread Pudding is one of the most popular European dessert it is deconstructed bread mixed in with fine ingredients like milk, eggs, sugar and syrup topped with different variations for the foodies to enjoy.

I may not be a fan of sweet treats but I can say that this puddings were so  delicious looking and delicious tasting as well.  There are a lot of flavors to choose from but I personally like the Yema Pastillas . The Yema Pastillas might be too sweet but it didn't bother me at all because I was really enjoying it.  Heehee!

Till next time!

Ciao!

Shanghai Joe Hotpot in a Cup

Remember that I told you once that I am more of a noodles and pasta person? Hmm..Okay, Now you know where this is heading and you're probably correct. Heehee..

Well, it all started one ordinary day at work and just like any other day choosing where to eat and what to eat is always a problem for me. Whereas my usual lunch will be at Ministop or 711, I decided, not for today. I wanted something other than my usual hotdogs and buns. Since Robinsons Place Manila is just near my workplace I decided to look around and enlighten myself for something new. On my way there I was thinking if I should have a sushi or a bread but guess what knowing me I settled for the one closest to my heart and dearest to my stomach heehee... it's none other than noodles and Shanghai Joe is my lucky pick.  

I ordered their hotpot combo which is the Shanghai Joe Cup Noodles with Kikiam, Crab Nuggets and Squid Fingers. Sulit Busog! For only Php 55. I actually love the kikiam as for the noodles and the soup I cannot say that it's bad but I cannot say that it's good either it was just okay. There is just something missing.

Photo Courtesy of Shanghai Joe

You can also make your own hotpot they have a lot of skewered balls to choose from ranging from Php 10 - 30 per stick and it comes with a free Shanghai Special Soup you can add noodles if you like.

Try it!

Ciao! 

On meeting old friends at Sbarro

First and foremost forgive me for this is a late post it should have been before Christmas but the schedules didn't work out for me... :)

It was days before Christmas when a colleague of mine received a text message from a former boss, who happened to be one of my most treasured friend, asked us if we could meet up on a Sunday before she leave for the holiday. It was eons ago since I last saw her and so we have a lot of catching up to do. Way back when she was still around the office we would always have what we call "Foodtrip Friday" together with my two other trusted companions, who now no longer work for the company, yeah they left me. -_-  The friends I have. *tsk tsk* LOL^^

Anyway, Sunday arrived and we meet each other at Robinson Manila for a quick lunch and chit chat. It's a quick one because I have other engagements in the afternoon. Another thing I was so light headed from the hangover I had Saturday night.  You know, Christmas  a season where booze and merry making is everywhere. *winks*

In any other day I might suggest a Japanese (Ramen) or any Asian cuisine since this is what I prefer most of the time but since my brain was alcohol-impaired I let them choose by saying "kahit saan" , "kahit ano"... So we ended up with SBARRO. We didn't go that far, it was right there in front of us. Then there was this huge poster that says FESTA ITALIANA. We didn't want to order that at first but looking at their menu  gave us a hard time deciding. What better way to taste everything and offers affordability, of course you order the combo. FESTA ITALIANA is good for four persons. It includes Two 10' pizzas (choice of cheese, white or four cheese, and new york or gourmet toppings) One whole spaghetti, one whole zitti, half garden and macaroni salad and it also comes with a 1.5 liter of coke. All this for only Php 899. Great deal!

Baked Ziti

For the Baked Ziti, I'm not a big fan though I'm a cheese lover but this one is too much for me.  There's the "umay" factor.

Spaghetti

 I love the tanginess. It's not the sweet style that we Filipinos love. 

 

Garden and Macaroni Salad

This was the first time I had other pizza offer from Sbarro, I usually have their Chicago Deep Dish, which I LOVE. But for this, the pizza, garden and macaroni salad was okay. Not bad but forgettable.

Oh man! We were so full. The food was good for four and we're only three. Three girls. Three hungry girls but we didn't get to finished it because our tummies cannot handle it anymore. We had our take-home.

Other than the food, it's the bonding that  counts. We may rarely see each other  but it seems that we didn't missed a day apart. No awkward silence. No inhibitions and apprehensions. A day full of jokes and gossips of what's in and what's not. I miss this a lot. A WHOLE LOT. Medical work has been manageable and desirable when they were still around, but now it is becoming unbearable. But hey! No worries I'm still standing strong and firm. Fighting!^^

Will see each other again!

Ciao!