Papa Beer | Your Pulutan Station

Filipinos have evolved in many ways during the years, may it be from socializing to meeting friends, eating out with barkadas and others more; But one thing that sticked through the years is what we call Inuman (drinking with friends). In any parties or get together you can never take out inuman to anyone. We know a lot of us loves to drink and have a great time but it will never be complete without pulutan (appetizer taken with alcohol). Some people prefer to drink with friends infront of their houses or at bars but now you can take your pulutan game at Papa Beer.

3 years in the making, Papa Beer opened their first station at Grub Hub where you can enjoy pulutan favorites served by the owners. Papa Beer was planned during, of course, in a drinking session with friends where they talked about their favorite appetizers they wanted to serve. I also wondered why the name Papa Beer since there were no beer options on their menu, instead it’s because majority of their food are beer battered! Plus, Papa Beer meaning Partner Pang Beer, see how witty they are :)

Some of their beer battered food are the Xxl pork steak, Crispy greens(kangkong) and chicken poppers.

JAPANESE WAFU (P100)

Salads are no problem for Papa Beer since they also cater to our vegan friends. But if you just prefer salads then these ones are really good! What I liked about them are the seaweed strips haha, presentation is beautiful all the more with vibrant colors from veggies.

MAYO FRUIT AND VEGGIE (P100)

Among the two salads this is my pick! I love how they mixed the veggies and fruits together plus the thousand island dressing, magnifico! Salads are way healthier as pulutan but still no one beats the traditional ones :)

XXL PORK STEAK  (P170)

Speaking of beer battered, the XXL Pork Steak is one of them. Don’t fret since they won’t get you drunk but it gives a little kick to the batter, meat and batter proportion is balanced so value for money is great. There are three flavors, original, buffalo and bbq. Served to us was the buffalo flavor sided with fries tho I would recommend they switch to thick cut fries which looks more presentable. Sadly, they don’t serve rice, food park policy, but you can buy rice at the next stall.

PARE, CALAMARE (P160)

One of the ultimate pulutan is Calamares, tender squids covered in special batter with mayo garlic sauce. Usually we dip calamares to vinegar but here they share to customers their take on calamares. The batter proportion is also great so no worries about that. Serving is good for barkadas tho if you’re a big group better order two because these babies will be fast gone because they are soooo good!

CRISPY GREENS (P65 single) ONIONS RINGS (P85 single)

I love their crispy greens (kangkong) and the leaves are generous in size! The one we have is a “bucket” type where it is very good for sharing the two appetizers. You can still order them separately for single or a bucket type as well. By the way the crispy greens are also beer battered, maybe that’s why I liked them more haha. The crispiness to it stays unlike others where it’s bathing in oil. The onion rings are also generous in size and very very tasty.

GRABLETS KRABLETS (P160)

One of the most sold out item is their krablets, and now I know why. You can eat the whole thing without having a problem of shelling them! This is the best pulutan you can order! And oh their meat are all fresh, the owners buy it themselves at the market every other day so they are all safe to eat.

Papa Beer is the best place to pick if you’re looking for reasonable price of good serving food for your pulutan.

OVERALL:

Food – Taste and amount served is great, although again they could switch to thick cut fries for the XXL Pork Steak.

Price – Reasonable for the price, since barkadas will share paying for it.

Serving – I can’t say it’s generous but what you get for the price is good enough and the taste is also good! So it’s a win win.

Parking – They are found at Grub Hub Food Park so no problem with parking, tho they can be full during weekends.
Ambiance – You can choose between hippieyard, junkyark and greenyard, but for Papa Beer we recommend staying at the hippieyard :)

Papa Beer

Grub Hub - 47 Visayas Ave. Quezon City Quezon City 1101

Operating Hours:

Mon - Sun 11am to 11pm

Facebook: fb.com/papabeerph
Instagram: @papabeerph
Contact: 0926 677 0525

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Koragem | Japanese Collagen Review

Aging is inevitable to every being, for women wrinkles, weaker bones, unhealthy hair are some of the signs we are aging. As much as possible we want to maintain that youthful and glowing skin and feel better about ourselves. Constantly taking care of ourselves is a must, having a healthy lifestyle through exercise and proper diet is a big help but it does not fully suffice if we want that healthy skin. Taking in collagen will boost and help a lot with the healthy skin we want. But what is Collagen exactly?

Collagen is naturally produced by our human bodies and lessens when we age. It is the key building block for firm, luminous and youthful skin. It also promotes healthy hair growth and joint strength. It is one of the best products every women should have. But mind you taking in Collagen is only crucial when we are in our early 20's or 25 since that is the time where collagen levels start to decline.

One of the best Collagen products I've tried is Koragem Premium, for a month supply of collagen I tried it out and see if there are effects I can share. I know, one-month lang?! Don't fret ladies, Koragem Premium claims that you will start to see results as early as 4 weeks. So let's see what the fuss is about.

I started taking Koragem this January and ended of course this February, here is an IG photo I posted when I ended my Koragem intake. At first I was a bit skeptical upon taking them since I think the right amount of dosage for Collagen is 5000mg per day or you can go up to 10,000mg-15,000mg according to your skin needs, nonetheless I still tried the product.


*NO FISHY SMELL AND TASTE
Every box has 10 capsules each, you can buy them at Mercury Drug Stores in Manila. The capsules are cream color coated, sorry I don't have a photo with me. As we all know Collagen smells and tastes very fishy but this one DOES NOT. That was the first thing I noticed and I loved that it does not have that fishy taste or smell to it. Plus even if you take it and have a burp you won't taste it.

*EASY TO SWALLOW
Some collagen products require 2-3 tablets for one take but here you can only take one capsule per day and it's easier to swallow as it glides down smoothly. 

*AFFORDABLE
I know Meiji is one of the best Collagen products out there, prices at 1390 (Japanichi) and per scoop has 5000mg. While Koragem has 500mg per capsule, tho ingredients consists of hydroxyproline and nac which helps in absorption of collagen that's why results are amazing and fast. Pricing per box is just 299 pesos! I think the mg is still way low but to think this is affordable, plus the 2 ingredients which helps with collagen absorption it's a great product. So in all for 3 boxes only 900 pesos almost and gives great results!

*I FEEL STRONGER AND BEAUTIFUL
While I was taking these for just 2 weeks I want to see results haha! I know too early, because I was excited to see how my skin will look. At the 3rd week going to 4th I can see some effects especially on my face, mind you I also use Olay on my face so I think that helped too. I put on makeup everyday and I started noticing how my foundation looks very well on my skin! How the finish looks, almost like glowing. Tho results are not too strong yet, you have to take it for more than a month to get maximum results, I can see some changes for me and I loved it! Feeling stronger and confident about myself is the best feeling. 

*OVERALL
I loved it! I love the effect on my skin and how I looked glowing. About the effects on my skin and hair, I haven't noticed big changes yet so I think maybe I'll try for another month to see more results. Will I buy it again? Hell YES! But I'll try other Collagen products to see what works best for me. Still Koragem is still a great product :)

*KORAGEM PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE AT MERCURY DRUG STORES HERE IN MANILA

If you have any questions just put them on the comments below. If there are also products you want me to try or infos you want me to put just let me know :)

Koragem Premium Japanese Collagen

Facebook: fb.com/koragempremium
Instagram: @koragempremium
Twitter: @koragempremium
Email: info@koragempremium.com
Contact: Phone: (+632) 508-7924

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Miggy Piggy | The Best Things In Life Are Fried

They say the best things in life are fried and I agree to that, tho it may not be the best option to stay healthy haha. It's the kind of food Filipinos grown accustomed with, in any occassion you will see fried food served may it be a birthday, wedding or just a get together. Spending quality time with family or friends need good food, good thing food parks are available almost everywhere. We've found a place where we know you will enjoy, Miggy Piggy.

Here's a video we made for you guys!

Owners of Miggy Piggy started from catering to events wherein people loved their food and grew finally as a concessionaire at food parks. They have two branches as of today which is at Grub Hub and StrEat Maginhawa. Fried food is what they served since it is our comfort food and people can eat it any time of the day.

TRIVIA: They named it Miggy Piggy after one of the owners Miguel and they serve mostly pork, hence the word Piggy.

HOUSE BLEND ICED TEA

Drinks are served in a glass light bulb which looks cute and instagramable! The Iced Tea has a sweet taste to it that will make you sip more and more everytime.

LEMONADE

The Lemonade is my favorite, it has a fresh citrusy taste to it. The best drink you can order especially on hot days! Not only will it quench your thirst but you can also take cute selfies with it.

SLOPPY FRIES

If I can choose only three dishes from Miggy Piggy, Sloppy Fries is definitely one on the list! This thick cut fries has meat sauce on top with their own cheese sauce recipe that explodes in your mouth. I think I can finish a whole serving haha!

*BEST SELLER

KARNEGEDDON

If you think fries are not enough then Karnegeddon is your choice. Consists of fries, honey mustard sauce, fried buns, meat sauce, fried chicken fillet with bacon! If that sounds mouthwatering then your right because this dish already has it all. The chicken and bacon gives just the right saltiness that the fries and fried bun will balance out.

*BEST SELLER

HICKORY STYLE BAECON BELLY

Rice meals are also served for dinner time. This first dish is the Hickory Style BAEcon Belly topped with veggies and honey mustard sauce. I can say out of all the baecon rice meals this is my favorite. The sauce balances out the bacon and goes very well with the herbed rice. Serving is also good so it will surely fill your tummy. The bacon served for every rice meal is differently cooked, so this particular bacon is smoked sweet to go well with the sauce and veggies.

ORIENTAL STYLE BAECON BELLY

For the korean food lovers there, this is your dish! Oriental Style BAEcon Belly with Kimchi Salad. They do try to cater to everyone's taste and create recipes where people would enjoy the type of food they serve. The kimchi salad tho is not your usual kimchi since the cabbage is shredded but it almost has that same taste to it. The baecon here was grilled just like in a samgyupsal.

BAECON BELLY WITH CHIMICHURRI

The Baecon Belly with chimichurri sauce and pickled veggies is their original one. Unlike the other baecon rice meals they made the bacon used here to be like a store bought bacon, but this is still not your ordinary bacon! All of their bacons are thick, and original. I was surprised the veggies used on top of every rice meal worked pretty good with all the recipes :)

*BEST SELLER

LECHON KAWALS

Another dish from the rice meal is their Lechon Kawals, I tell you the meat is superb! All meat talaga, and that is what I like, although the meat has an adobo cut. Again it is topped with pickled veggies and with a side of lechon sauce.

*BEST SELLER

FINDING DORY

A funny story, this is the first time they introduced this dish and they don't have a name for it yet so on the spot "finding dory" came up since it is made from dory haha cute! This is dish was made because of the lenten season wherein some people don't eat meat during that time and they still want to cater to their customers. The fish fillet is topped with teriyaki sauce which is a tad salty for me and they can still fix that, but I loved it anyways!

MACHO NACHOS

By far the biggest serving of nachos I've seen! And oh my can I tell you it is SO GOOD! Your regular nachos has beef and cheese but this one has veggies, their special meat sauce and cheese sauce. Tho they don't serve at streat because of competition, but you can taste this at Grub Hub.

TUNA PO-BOY

Another new dish is the Tuna Po-Boy also for the lenten season. These tuna balls are like tuna spread rolled up to a ball that tastes like heaven. What I like about this is it's bite size and it has a spice to it. They also i corporate their special cheese sauce to anything.

Miggy Piggy is of those concessionaires I've enjoyed not just because of their food but also how they put humor into what they serve. Every dish served is made perfectly and customers will surely love and come back again.

OVERALL:

Food - All the dishes are perfect, though they can improve with the finding dory dish. 

Price - Reasonable with the serving, actually they have a pretty generous serving of everything. You will get full with their food so no problem :)
Service - The owners were actually the ones who served the food to us, they were nice and pretty cool barkada too. 
Parking - They have a few parking spaces outside StrEat, but if slots are unavailable people can park at one side of the rode then a "boy" will be there to help you or fetch you if another driver is about to leave.
Ambiance - A cool place to hangout with friends and families, even for couples. It's not that loud since other food parks have loud music on.

Miggy Piggy
StrEat Maginhawa -- Maginhawa cor Magiting Streets UP Village

Grub Hub -- Visayas cor Congressional Avenues Quezon City, Philippines

Operating Hours:

StrEat Mon - Sun 4pm to 11pm

Grub Hub Mon - Sun 11am to 11pm

Facebook: fb.com/miggyxpiggy
Instagram: @miggyxpiggy

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Share The Love | Love Your Pet Day

Love is in the air this February plus love your pet day is on the 20th! As you all know I'm very much in love with dogs they are my loyal friends and go-to when I need a good cry or a hug, they are truly a man's best friend! Dogs have different characters and attitudes, if  you want to breed the best dog for you PuppySpot has created a very informative and cute graphic wherein you can see what dog suits best the other dog.

A bit of background, PuppySpot is a service committed to helping responsible breeders place their puppies with caring individuals and families. But, more than just a service, PuppySpot is a community of dog lovers whose mission is to make lives better by placing healthy puppies into happy homes. The PuppySpot brand, with puppies at the center, is rooted in the belief that dogs should be celebrated, and owners deserve to experience trust, confidence and transparency when searching for their new companions.

You can also check out Puppies for sale if you want to adopt one or just look at cute dogs like me! haha. They also have a no puppy mill promise so it's assured that the puppies are raised in good hands.

Puppy Mill - A puppy mill is a substandard breeding establishment that places profit above the welfare of its animals. A puppy mill is not only inhumane and cruel, but also typically operated without any government oversight.

These dogs have amazing qualities! I'd like a Siberian Husky since I love very playful dogs and pair them with an Alasakan Malamute for cuter puppies. All dogs are amazing and we should treat them with love and respect too. 

PuppySpot

Puppies For Sale

No Puppy Mill Promise

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥

Noble Comida | Tastes Like Fiesta

Ola! A word I mostly see on social media and hear today. Mexican food has been a big influence for us. Most of our younger generations especially millennials loves imbedded traditional Mexican delicacies such as Taco’s, Tortilla’s and Nachos. There are a lot of Mexican restaurants and concessionaires out there making a name but don’t forget about Noble Comida!

At Noble Comida, they focus on the FUN thing! Healthy variants of Mexican inspired preparations that best complement the fact that, food is best shared in a light atmosphere of simple comforts, interactive fun, and no-guilt eating whims, and moreover modestly priced to make it a destination thing for groups big or small. With their combination of the right amount of carbs, veggies, proteins and sensualizing flavors of sauces and dips, that tingles your feel good rhythms they also offer generous combo treats that won’t let you feel left out on the rush.

So how do you think they started? Lucky guess? Well the idea started inside the car during traffic on their way to bring their aunt to the airport! And then from there Noble Comida was made. Each has its own recipe to make the menu of Noble Comida and they value quality above all else.

Right from the food to the interiors, all is Mexican inspired! I love the cute cactus waiting numbers. A plus for your Instagram feed :)

Muy Bien!

Nachos (Regular P195, Fiesta P245)

One of their best sellers, the only thing I can say about this is it’s GENEROUS. All the ingredients are distributed in each layer and it’s great for barkadas, families or couples. Another thing they added on top were Jalapenos to add that bot of spiciness. This has always been a go to whenever we order food.

Pimientos Rellenos (3pcs P165)

A favorite of the owner is the Pimientos Rellenos. Ok, so this dish got me shook because I don’t normally eat pimiento, I dislike it, but because of this I can totally eat it! But of course I’ll only eat this dish haha. Taking a bite from it you can taste the juiciness of the pimiento and the cheese and beef on top of it. The ingredients blended very well together.

Pollo [paw-yaw, -lyaw] Flameado (4pcs P195, 8pcs P375)

Mexicans love spicy food and we do too! For the spicy food lovers there, Pollo Flameado will not let you down. The chicken meat is tender, crunchy skin and very tasty. Actually kanin nalang ang kulang and I’m solve. For that extra extra spice you can add the sauce.

Lima Pollo [paw-yaw, -lyaw] (4pcs P195, 8pcs P375)

If you like Cilantro and lime, then you need to try this. Personally I’m not a fan of the taste plus the yogurt sauce, but again the chicken is crispy so it won’t fully disappoint.

Dynamita (6pcs P165, 9pcs P265)

A pulutan must have is the dynamita. Ingredients include ground meat and cheese wrapped around bacon strips! Plus, the added mustard sauce is a definitely win! I was very happy with this one.

Tacos (Beef P165, Chicken P145)

If I can eat something on their menu again and again, it’s their tacos! The seasoned meat and salsa brought everything together well and with a hint of spice. A tiny thing only is I can’t fully distinguish which is beef or chicken but other than that I will order this again and again!

Sharing a video with you guys! Enjoy!

Noble Comida will not let you down with their line of menu, all the more since they will give you a sense of satisfaction just right for your health and for your pocket. Don't forget to use #tasteslikefiesta and #familia when you post on instagram!

Overall Experience:
Food – I can definitely eat here again, when we actually went here there were a lot of customers. So they have a good amount of audience.

Price: Affordable! I have no complaints here :)
Service – Great! The staff were friendly, polite and helpful.
Parking – There are just a number of cars that can park outside grub hub.
Ambiance – Since it’s a food park, you can eat anywhere, choose between the hippieyard, greenyard or junkyard.

Noble Comida
47 Visayas Ave, Quezon City, 1128 Metro Manila

Operating Hours:
Mon - Sun 11am to 11pm

Facebook: fb.com/NobleComida
Instagram: @noblecomida
Contact: (02) 358 1983

Lots of love

Alyssa ♥