Korean Food Challenge | 먹방

I love food! I don't think there was ever a time I said no to food or purposely wasted food. I feel like food feels sad when they don't get eaten so I always try to eat as much as I can. hehe

One of my favorites is Korean Food! I guess it's like a domino effect. Once you get onto the Korean band wagon, you start liking their dramas, then their actors, then their music, then their singers/idols, then their language, then their food. Or maybe, food comes first! hehe I decided to film a "Korean Food Eating Challenge" with my friend Andy from shimmerjjang.com. 

In South Korea, there's a thing going on now called " 먹방 " (MokBang) where someone would put lots of food on the table, set a camera in front of her/him then film the entire eating time. Initially, this was for people who don't have anyone to dine with. So if you don't like eating alone, you just turn on the internet and search for these videos. You'd then instantly feel like you are eating with someone. These days, this has also become a channel for people to know reviews about certain food or maybe by companies to promote their food/product. Oh sorry, did I talk a lot? hehe 

Here's our video! Enjoy! ^^

WHAT WE ATE :

Sesame Ramen | 라면 

Where : Amateur Restaurant (Yes, it really is named Amateur! hehe) in Garnet Road in Ortigas, Pasig
Php 99 per bowl. 

Gimbap | 김밥 

Where : Amateur Restaurant in Garnet Road in Ortigas, Pasig
Php 100 per dish.

Patbingsu  | 팥빙수 

Where : Mr. Parks Bread and Cake in Garnet Road, Ortigas, Pasig City
Php 180 per bowl.

You may think we only had 3 kinds of food but we really were so full that I felt like a pregnant toad that afternoon. A cute pregnant toad, though! hehe

After that, Andy gave me some gifts! These books are interesting so I'll surely read them when I go back to Tarlac. It's always nice to read books under a tree while sipping a cool and fresh fruit drink! Ahh, can't wait! You guys know how much I love my province Tarlac. She also gave me this interesting lip tint in a really cute packaging! Can't wait to try it as well. Thank you, Andy! ^^

That's our food challenge! Later on, we dissed the challenge and just proceeded to enjoying the food and our time together.  

Let me know if you enjoy videos like this so I could try other cuisines, as well! I'm thinking Japanese food next! What do you think?

♥

Kristine

FINALLY : Japanese Nail Art Magazines + My Favorite Kakigoori!

2 years ago, I saw this super kawaii Japanese nail art magazine at a beauty blogger's event. Since then, I've been trying to look everywhere for Japanese nail art magazines but to no avail. I went to Hong Kong and tried to find some but still didn't find any.

Until recently, I discovered an inexpensive yet authentic Japanese restaurant in Makati Cinema Square called Nihon Daidokoro. I met Akane-san, the wife of one of the owners of the restaurant. She was very kind and sweet! When she was in Japan, I showed her the picture above wondering if she could find some magazines for me.

Guess what? She was able to find not only a similar magazine but the exact same issue that I've always been wanting to have! She gave me 3 magazines + the ever famous Japanese Green Tea Kit Kat!!

I'm not being biased but I heard so many stories about Japanese people being so nice and warm. I haven't really personally met any Japanese people before but Akane-san proved that the story is true. Thank you, Akanesan~~ どうもありがとうございました！

When in Nihon Daidokoro, you must really have a plate of their Kakigoori!! YUMMY goodness! I had strawberry this time. I have a love-hate relationship with strawberries. Sometimes they are sweet but often times they are just plain sour. :(
I still prefer and really recommend the MANGO KAKIGOORI! I'll have it when I visit Nihon Daidokoro again!

Strawberry Kakigoori - Php 50 per plate

You cute thing, we meet again!

I was a bit hungry so I tried their rice bowl. This one is the Oyako Don (Chicken and Egg).

Oyaka Don - Php 100 per set

I wish there was a branch of Nihon Daidokoro in Cubao or somewhere near my area! 

Japan Japan~ hehe With some of the owners of the restaurant. The one in denim jacket is Akane-san's husband.

Happy me! I finally attracted the magazine I've always wanted. It took 2 years but I still got it so I am really happy. Law of Attraction really works! hehe

Nihon Daidokoro may be far but it's one of my favorites!

Check out this blog post to see my recent visit to Nihon Daidokoro. Or visit their Facebook page for more information.

Nihon Daidokoro is located on the 1st floor of Makati Cinema Square in Makati City.

Thanks for reading!

♥

Kristine

A must try: Authentic yet inexpensive Japanese Food! | Nihon Daidokoro 日本台所

You guys know how much I love anything Korean... but I have also mentioned how I am starting to love Japanese stuff these days as well. Japanese music, food, fashion, electronics, cars, etc have been around for a long time... even before K-pop exploded! hehe I have also heard so many stories about how nice Japanese people are! I also really, really want to travel to Japan on a Spring season to see their Sakura!! Gaaah. (Bakit mailap and travel visa?!hehe)

Anyway, yesterday my friend and I went to a blog-feature invite in Makati. On our way home, we got hungry but we decided to just eat when we get back to Quezon City. But on our way out of the Makati (Cinema) Square, we passed by this very attention-grabbing restaurant!

Am I finally in Japan?! hehe

NIHON DAIDOKORO
Location : 1st floor, Makati Cinema Square, Makati City

Another thing that got our attention was this sign:

The only seemingly-authentic ramen that I tried was at Ippudo. And tell you, it was expensive but the taste was not that great compared to how people are raving about it...
But I'm still curious about Ramen and would like to taste a delicious one!

So when we saw that their ramen was on an introductory 50% off offer, we knew we had to try them!

The bowl is as big as other more expensive Japanese restaurants, but definitely half (if not 1/3) the price! The ingredients are also all authentic Japanese ingredients. And the taste? So delicious!!

SHIROMEN Php150 (50% OFF so I only paid Php 75!)

Special Seafood Creamy Soup (chicken based) 
The soup was rich and creamy and really tasty! My mouth is watering now as I'm writing this blog post! hehe

KUROMEN Php120 (50% OFF so my friend only paid Php 60!)

Special Soy Garlic Soup (pork based) 
My friend ordered this. It was also very tasty, but since the soup has soy garlic, it was just a bit salty. Also a bit spicy, so you will definitely like this if you prefer rich taste in your food!

My date for the day, Burn!

So while my friend and I were enjoying the place and the food, I couldn't help but notice some Japanese in the store. I apporached them and asked if they're the owners. They said yes. So I told them that I like their place and their food so much that I will write about it for free on this blog. hehe They were so nice that after a few minutes, Akaneさん approached us and told us she was going to give us a "present". So I smiled and said thank you.

A few more minutes, she came back with this!! Mango Kakigoori Php 50 (So affordable!)

She said it's really delicious. We had no idea what it was but I often see shaved ice snack like this on Japanese movies and animes. hehe I was thinking Doraemon but I'm not really sure.

Anyway, take a photo with the cute food before you eat it! hehe

We then took our ice cream spoons and took our first bite. Then, WE DIED. IT WAS SO DELICIOUS! I can't even explain how soft the ice is. Is that even ice? It tastes like cold and sweet cotton in your mouth!! You don't even have to chew as it will melt on it's own in your mouth. The taste was just right, the milk and sugar were tasty but weren't overly-sweet. Just the right taste to get you addicted. I want to cry now, actually, as I'm typing this. hehe Why must their restaurant be in Makati while I'm living in Quezon City?! :(

Do you see the fine flakes of ice??

They sell their food in very reasonable and affordable price! Look at the price of their fried food!!

And there's also this cute kitten egg that I wanted to take home! hehe

I just made a collage so I don't make a really long post but here are some more stuff that will make you feel like you are in Japan for real! Oh, that shaver that makes fine and cloud-like shaved ice, I like want need it!

Here's a photo with Akaneさん! I didn't know there were 2 more people behind us! hehe

I really like discovering new and unique restaurants. And I enjoy giving free blog advertisements to people that are really nice and restaurants that serve delicious food! hehe

I just wish they could open a branch here in Quezon City! Ahh, what to do now that I am craving for that Mango Kakigoori? They have 6 other flavors that I want to try as well : Strawberry, Latte, Kinako, Coffee, Macha and Snow!!
 Akaneさん, please open Nihon Daidokoro in Cubao~ ^^

If you are lucky enough to be working or living near Makati, then be sure to check out this restaurant! The 50% off promo for the ramen is a very nice deal plus you'll be able to end the meal with a heavenly plate of sweet and cold shaved ice!

For more information, check out their Facebook page HERE.

Thank you for reading today, my love!

♥

Kristine