Konek with Friends and Family through food at Koneksiyon bean+beer

 

I am the type of person that loves to spend time with friends and family. I especially love eating great food with great people. So when my Hungry Daily Squad fam asked if there would be anyone that would like to join to check out this restaurant in Banawe, Quezon City I was immediately SOLD to it! 

Located at the newly built King's point building at N. Roxas Corner Banawe St. Q.C. This restaurant offers food and drinks fitted for everyone. 

Honestly if I go with each dish we tried, I will just bore you big time so I will focus on some of my favorites. 

1. Chicken Wings. 

Let me tell you how much I missed eating Chicken wings and it was definitely a perfect time I was able to eat some again! If you like  you can actually go with the unli wings option where you can try 8 different flavors which are: Tomato BBQ, Famous Classic, Sweet Smoked, Kapampangan Spicy Adobo, Honey Spicy, Garlic Teriyaki, Mango Pineapple, and Butter Garlic with Cheese. 

For only 239 pesos you can have chicken wings as much as you can. This does not come with drinks but you can just order that. Don't worry about the rice because it comes with unli rice too! 

2. Baked Whole Boneless Bangus (379PHP) 

I am typically not a fan of bangus because of the spines which can actually harm you. But the one we tried at Koneksiyon really did not have any spine! Also it tastes so good and a little on the sweet side but it doesn't overwhelm your tastebud and will keep you coming back for more bites. Its a bit steep in terms of price I know but believe me your 379 pesos is definitely worth every peso! 

3. Seafood Mix in Bagoong Rice 

This one is definitely the winner if you ask me! This is basically a version of fried rice that has fermented fish mixed in the rice and topped with seafood bits like squid, calamari and veggies. 

You can get a Squad bowl(219php) or a Solo Bowl (79php) but if you ask me the serving that they gave us is totally worth it. 

                                    

4. KonekMusal Meals 

Since this establishment is great for day and night foodie trips they offer KonekMusal meals which is basically the standard Filipino meal set which is a silog. They have it in Longganisa(179php), Daing na Bangus(179php), Tocino(189php), and Hungarian Sausage(199php).

 

Their servings are actually really big so its definitely worth your money. 

5. Their Specialty Drinks. 

This wouldn't be a review if I don't include the drinks. 

Honestly their drinks are not the general kind because it has a very distinct Filipino flavor to it. I do love that their juice drinks are homemade and there is a technique to be able to enjoy its taste and use it as a palate cleanser in between the flavors of all the dishes. 

Koneksiyon also offers coffee based drinks such as Frappuccino which is great if you are with a group of young teens that would just like their java fix without blowing the bank.  

The last drink we tried is actually Koneksiyon's signature drink which is Alak at Kape and yes it contains both of those! It actually looks quite harmless but if you consume quite a lot of those you might end up having a major hangover. 

Overall our experince at Koneksiyon Bean+Bear is amazing. Their food is delectable and bursting with flavor which balances out with their drinks as well. 

Ever tried this restaurant? Check them out on their latest location at Kings Point in Banawe Q.C.! 

Much Love 

xx Alice 

Affordable Tempura at Tokyo Tempura

As you may have noticed at this point - I have been eating so much Japanese food lately and I am not really stopping at this point because I love Japanese food. I do have one place I will recommend if you prefer Tempura you will absolutely love to share with your friends and family this Yuletide season - Tokyo Tempura!

Tokyo Tempura is the first ever Tempura food cart concept that gives Japan's Ebi Tempura at an affordable price available to everyone.

I wouldn't go in detail anymore about the flavors but I will link their social media page on the bottom part so you can check them out.

For the review, I really do appreciate that the shrimp that they use is not the very small variety so you really get your moneys worth here. There is a variety between sweet, tangy and also spicy flavors but if you ask me their spiciness level is quite mild for my standards but still good if you want a different kind of spiciness. 

Overall I do like Tokyo Tempura, its just that their branches are quite limited yet but if ever you are in Tutuban you can try them out there :D You can also check their social media page here and their website here

Much Love~!

xx Alice 

Milk Tea Cravings Satisfied with ZTea Cups

Honestly its been a while and I think its time I need to be back to blogging. I MISS WRITING! HONESTLY! 

Okay since we are back to business I would just like to share to you this milk tea place I collaborated with for a video about a month ago. Yes I know its weird that its just now that I decided to share to you this but just remember that we are on a state of pandemic and I don't want to be that person people will cancel just because I share food posts - There are people like that look it up! haha! 

Okay enough with the chit chat lets get on with this my dearies. 

Ztea Cups is a small business that offers milk tea, fruit tea and other specialty drinks. They are located at Veterans Village here in Quezon City but they do offer delivery. 

They sent me four drinks which were the Mango Yakult Fruit Tea, Red Velvet Overload, Premium Chocolate and Oreo cheesecake overload.

 I am going to be 100% honest here but their milk tea is one of the best. It may be a month since I last tried their drinks and did a video on it but I swear the taste does last. 

I would definitely try their Oreo Cheesecake Overload because I remember it was like a whole cheesecake slice was put in the drink by how thick it is. The premium red velvet cheesecake as well is amazing because the consistency is not that watered down and also the cream cheese they add on the drinks are definitely homemade compared to those made with a powder agent which tends to have a gritty sand-like texture compared to the homemade version. Ztea Cups is definitely legit for sure. 

If you want to order from Ztea Cups and try their amazing drinks you can order via their Official Facebook here. You can also order via food Panda if you are within 3KM Delivery Radius. But don't worry they do have an in house delivery that has free delivery within Brgy. Veterans Villahe, Bungad, San Antonio and Katipunan. 

Their delivery charges to nearby areas are also quite affordable at around P30 to P49 if you are within Cubao, Tatalon, Q.Ave, Timog and nearby locations. 

Address:

2 Danupra Street Brgy. Veterans Village Quezon City

Business Hours: 

WEEKDAYS: 11AM-7PM

WEEKENDS: 12NN -7:30PM

Check out Ztea Cups and have a great time with their one of a kind drinks this quarantine! And also lets not forget to support small brands such as these that give out great products even during this time. 

Much Love! 

xx Alice 

Juana's Budbod Now Available in Espana Manila

Hailing from Rizal, Budbod refers to a dish of either fried or seasoned riced sprinkled with toppings that ranges from meat and vegetables or other viand you can think of.  I have tried this before when I visited some friends in Rizal but I was surprised that Budbod is not really known in Metro Manila and luckily Juana's Budbod is bringing this amazing feast in Manila and has opened a new branch along Espana! 

Their interior is very homey and simple - just like being in the country side. There are pictures that adorn the establishment of food that they offer and they all look so delicious. 

So there is actually a way to enjoy budbod which is shown on the picture above. The coolest thing about this is you have the options to enjoy budbod with your hands! I actually love this idea because it brings us back to simple times when people won't judge you by using your hands in eating - because that is how our ancestors did it. Don't worry if you are not comfortable using your bare hands since Juana's Budbod will actually provide you with disposable plastic gloves. 

You can choose from a variety of sets they offer but personally I would say go for the Kombi-Budbod which is a mix of 2 budbod with a side of salted egg, banana and a drink. 

I picked shawarma and adobo flakes and it was awesome! And to be honest their serving was enough for me to be full which I am surprised because I love rice meals and I was amazed how big their rice portions are. So definitely go with this if you are a big eater. 

But if that is not your thing, Try out their Adobo melt but which is adobo flakes with cheese. This is actually quite big and affordable for 60 php you will get filled up with this. 

This is definitely one of my favorites - Lumpiang shanghai! They have bite sized lumpiang shanghai that tastes so good I was actually deciding to buy one of their Shanghai bucket for only 100 php to take home but I don't think it will make it home. 

One of the highlights for me was their dessert which is their Leche-ube Llanera! This is typically served frozen so better order this by the time you finish your meal because it taste so delicious. Its like an ice cream flan with ube that for sure everybody will absolutely love. 

And last but not the least I would like you to try their Iced Barako coffee which is made by order so be patient when you order this because they really take their time in perfecting this drink. 

Sa totoo lang mas matapang pa tong kape na to kesa sa ex mong di ka pinaglaban.

And yes I said it. napapahugot ako sa kape nila so dapat subukan nyo sila. 

Overall Juana's is definitely something you guys try and enjoy one of the best food experience Rizal that fortunately is in Metro Manila!

Check out Juana's Budbod on their social media pages too!

Much Love!
xx Alice 

Korean Seoul Food at Jang Geum Kitchen

Korean food is slowly emerging as a favorite for all Filipinos and its also become my favorite too so I am very excited to share to you this restaurant I checked out at Met Live Mall in Pasay City - Jang Geum Kitchen.

Compared to other contemporary Korean restaurants who offer unlimited food, Jang Geum is more on the traditional way how restaurants are and their price range is a bit more than the usual range I would go for but the food is super worth it I promise you and great to share with the fam or with your friends.

One thing I can say with this restaurant is the aesthetic is on point! One thing I do love about the interior of Jang Geum Kitchen is that its like you are in a modern take on a mom and pop or family owned Korean restaurant. Another thing I liked in their interior is most of the things in their menu is written in Hangul so if you are studying Korean you will get a knack in translating the menu. But there is also an English translation in their menu.

They also have an open kitchen concept which is cool because you can see the kitchen staff work and create amazing dishes. The coolest part of this restaurant is the owner is also the head chef so you are assured of the quality of the food being served to you.

Here are my recommendation from Jang Geum Kitchen

Mix Meat Plate (Medium 1500 Large 2200)

I know what you are thinking - ITS TOO EXPENSIVE! But here is the catch if you order this with about 5 more for the large serving you will actually get more because they have huge servings. The Mix plate platter comes with pork belly, beef shoulder blade and spare ribs along with some vegetables and it has been pre cooked so when they serve it, you just have to cook it more to your liking. This also comes with side dishes that are uniquely Korean and can fill you up too. I would suggest getting the fried rice or the rice ball for side dishes because it complements the taste of the meat.

Ddeok bok gi (950 pesos)

This is by far my favorite Ddeok Bok gi! This is not just a spicy rice cake but is a whole meal if you ask me. It has thick cut rice cake, dumplings, fish cake, hard boiled egg and pork katsu with cheese sauce. lowkey I am craving it while writing this because its sooo good! If you are not a fan of spicy food you might not like it but if you want to try authentic Korean spicy rice cake I would suggest you give this a try. And don't come at me in the comments on how steep the price is because I would tell you that this is worth every peso and can feed about 4-5 people. So don't come at me and try it first okay?

Rice ball

I actually love this one because this one is cool to eat because you can do a rice ball in it. The serving is enough for two and its fun especially for kids. This comes in two flavors: Naichi and Tuna. Its like a bibimbap but is much more fun to eat.

Aside from the aesthetic, Jang Geum is really a restaurant I would recommend this restaurant if you want to try Korean comfort food with your friends and family.

Much Love!

xx Alice

Caffeine Boost with Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea

I. Love. Coffee.

I have an article solely dedicated to one! And I know most of you also love it. Heck it probably makes your day a whole lot better having a cup and lately I discovered a new cafe that serves a different kind of coffee which I know some of you will like - Nitro Coffee at Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea.

What is Nitro Coffee? 

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee is a coffee charged with Nitrogen which gives it a rich, creamy head similar to other nitro draft beer like Guinness. And if I explain further you would think this is about science so let's move on okay? haha

Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea is actually one of the first establishments in the Philippines to produce this in the country and they currently have 17 branches. Being the first in the Philippines market, its definitely a great achievement if you ask me.

And if you need a caffeine fix I would suggest you try it here since its also low acidity which means that it won't give you acid re-flux which tends to happen if you drink too much caffeinated beverages. I know most of us do wag na kayo mag deny.

Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea actually serves them in different and I was able to try two which is Nitro Black (120 pesos) and Strawberry Creme Nitroccino (160 pesos) So here are my thoughts about these two.

Black Nitro (120 pesos)

This for me is an Iced Americano on steroids and yes I said it! Its full on flavor and has that sharp bitterness but doesn't go on overdrive on my taste buds. I do love my coffee black with no sugar or any other added on to it which makes you experience the full flavor of the coffee... and here I am talking too much about coffee haha

Overall I love this! If you buy this and just look at it you will think it is Guinness but its not.

Strawberry Creme Nitroccino (160 pesos)

This one is actually the counterpart of Nitro Black in my taste buds because its super sweet for me. Its not something I hate but not usually what I will get in a cafe. The strawberry taste is like real strawberry which is sweet with a little tartness into it, I do like there is some creaminess into it which slices the sweetness for a bit. Its the kind of drink I think is best to have if you need a sugar boost for the day. This drink is not for me but I think others will like it.

And besides from the drink I was also able to try their food and their food is GOOD. Period. nah just kidding I know you want to know more LOL

PIZZA

Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea also serves pizza. I was only able to try two out of the four flavors that they offer: Pepperoni and Garlic and Cheese. The other variants are Italian Sausage (335 pesos) and BBQ Chicken (350 pesos). 

The Pepperoni pizza (335 pesos)  is nice because its thin crust and they didn't scrimped on the toppings. The taste is quite salty but if you pair it with the Nitro Black it actually cuts the saltiness which I like. 

The Garlic and Cheese (320 pesos) is actually my favorite because its flavor is just perfect for me. I love how the pizza has a little smokiness in it which I love the most. 

Wrap n' Roll

This is the Frank n' Cheese (125 pesos)  which is one of the latest addition to Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea food servings. Its a Frankfurt sausage and cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla and toasted to its cheesy and chewy goodness. This is actually great to enjoy while its quite warm because the cheese pull would definitely be amazing. 

eto na yung last item guys wag na kayo magalit sa gutom nyo ha. sorna labyu

Hot Pressed Sandwiches 

And the last item on the menu I was able to try is their hot pressed sandwiches that comes in four variants: Three cheese (115pesos), Corned Beef (115pesos), Tuna and Cheese (115pesos), and lastly Ham and Cheese (125 pesos).

I was able to try the Ham and Cheese and 3 Cheese. And oo gusto ko ng cheese wag na kayo magulat The hot pressed sandwiches are actually one of my go to food when I am at a cafe because they look so delectable and they also taste amazing. The Ham and Cheese didn't failed my taste buds one bit and I would definitely go back next time just for the sandwich and Nitro Black because they fit together. I can only describe 3 cheese as the kind of sandwich I would get if I want to have my cravings satisfied. The creaminess and sharpness of the cheese is a perfect combo with the Strawberry creme Nitroccino.

Overall my experience at Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea are amazing. Another reason why I would go back to Nitro 7 Coffee and Tea is they are affordable compared to other coffee shops in the metro that usually would cost me half an arm and some toes to afford. I will go back if given the chance and luckily they have 17 stores around the metro so I will surely grab a bite from them very soon. 

Check out their Social media pages too for more updates and information.

Much love!

xx Alice