The Mr. KIMBOB Experience

A lot of people were really curious upon the opening of this restaurant in the Food court section in SM Manila. Days have passed and we can see that a lot have been trying this unusual looking different combination of food in a huge plate. Last September 10, 2012 (Monday), we decided to try to eat at Mr. Kimbob: The Korean Health Food for a change.

This is their best-seller, the BIBIMBOB which are available in either Beef, Pork or Chicken which Aryl ordered. It only costs 99 pesos and consists of rice, bulgogi beef/ pork/chicken, carrots, bean sprouts, cabbage, spinach, and sunny-side egg. The right way of eating it is to mix all of the ingredients together. That way, you'll be able to appreciate the flavor more and you can't help your self from saying "mmmmm, yummmy, oishi, delicioso!" (whatever language you're using) It's definitely worth every peso. :)

As for me, I ordered the Donkatsu which I think costs me 89 pesos. It is similar to Pork Tonkatsu in Tokyo Tokyo but it has different sauce and with veggie side dish. The serving amount is huge that is why it can surely satisfy you to the fullest. :)

All in all, our visit to Mr. Kimbob had been a great experience. I wouldn't forget this day ever. It was my first day in my new work and we had a huge serving from Mr. Kimbob for dinner. :)

So for food adventurers out there, don't hesitate to try out Mr. Kimbob which can usually be found at SM Food courts near you. :)

Bear's Despedida (Bye for now)

Bear (Mark Lester) will be leaving the Philippines tomorrow 7-12-12 Thursday to Saudi and will be staying there for good. He's a very close friend to us especially Aryl, they're like brothers. He's busy recently completing his requirements, passport, VISA etc, and we're also both busy with our duties with great help from our unpredictable schedules, it's so hard to make a schedule for our reunion. With great persistence, I was able to plan a reunion a while ago, a short Lunch date at Mang Inasal near St. Luke's QC. Good thing it's my day off today, we were able to see each other again for the last time before he leave for Saudi.

This was taken a while ago at Mang Inasal near St. Luke's QC

He's a great friend; the three of us are always together when we decide to watch movies, and indulge ourselves with food. :) I have collated several pics (below) to relive the Bear memories which we'll always treasure and cherish.. :) We have tried the Unli Sushi buffet at Sakae Sushi at robinson's Ermita, then we have lots of Siomai Parties and Vincesanity (carbonara) moments.

The picture on the upper right is when we undergone IV Training at Dr. Fe del Mundo Hospital with our friends Mitch, Mark and my nephew Darren last April 2011. The two pictures on the lower part was during our First Aid and BLS training at Red Cross Valenzuela Chapter last January 2011. :) Despite of Body-aching activities, we are all happy learning together with our friends.

He'll surely be missed... :) Hope we'll still be able to see each other again.. :)

Vincesanity and FFF with BF and BFF... :)

Last April 27, 2012 (friday), my bf (Aryl) and bff (Bear) has decided to visit our house and make our lunch. We often had this reunion wherein we indulge ourselves with food. :)  We have already tried the Siomai Party several times (Siomai from David's Tea House) then we had also tried the Unlimited Suhi Buffet at Sakae Suhi Robinson's Manila last July 2, 2011. So much fun and it made us so full because we ate a lot (see the plates :p) and didn't ate another sushi since then (kidding!) :p

Sakae Sushi experience

They bought some ingredients for carbonara and fish fillet. Our friend Bear cooked the sauce for the carbonara. :) I cooked the pasta and help with the materials and ingredients... :) They named their own version of carbonara VINCESANITY and there's another version called Poor Man's carbonara. :) Aryl made the FFF (Fried Fish Fillet) :) I think it was past 2pm then, that's why we we're hurrying up so we could eat it. So hungry. T_T

Hooray for teamwork... :)

Aryl happily grates the cheese.. :)

And here's the end product of our bonding in the kitchen... :)

Vincesanity (carbonara) and Fried Fish Fillet

We talked about many things while enjoying the food. :) Then we watched Mission Impossible 4 and Seven Swords. :) Then we ate it again.

Yummy much ^_^

Itadakimasu! (Let's eat)

 It is indeed a great day. Looking forward to another bonding moment with them.. :) 'Til next time. :)

Chicken BonChon Mania (now in SM Manila!)

Have you ever tried a different kind of fried chicken from Chicken BonChon? If not, then it's time to explore those taste buds! Chicken BonChon is a South Korean-based fried chicken franchise restaurant. It is very famous in New York and other states of America, that is why it is often quoted as the Best Chicken in America. There are also branches in Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and it is finally here in the Philippines. Mr. Scott Tan owns the Philippine franchise who franchised it directly from South Korea.

Here are the menu offered in Chicken BonChon which are all available in different branches in Manila and other branches in the Phlippines. 

From Chicken BonChon Philippines Facebook page

I first tried BonChon in Greenbelt 1 branch which was introduced to us by my friend Josephine during our reunion last December 21, 2011. I liked it a lot especially the garlic flavored chicken. What makes it different from other fried chickens, is that it is cooked-to-order, double fried and hand brushed piece-by-piece with their savory secret sauces. There'd this Soy Garlic Sauce and the Hot Sauce. I want others to try it too, that is why last December 23, 2011, we (Me and Aryl) ate again at BonChon this time on the Ayala Triangle Gardens Branch. There are a lot of people who are in line to eat at BonChon that it why it is wiser if you'll reserve early especially when you're already hungry. We watched the Lights and Sounds Show as we wait for our turn. Despite of the long queue and hours of waiting, the food is surely worth the wait. :)

Good news to Manila residents, because Chicken BonChon is finally coming at SM MANILA!!! I swear, when I first saw the huge tarpaulin, it was like a eye-popping, jaw-dropping reaction and said Oh my God!  Here we are with my nieces Macy and Denice and nephew Nico posing on the BonChon tarpaulin. Excited much.. :)

Mark your calendars everyone! :)

 

Chicken BonChon opens at SM Manila (4th floor near SM Cinemas) on APRIL 28, 2012 (Saturday) 10:00 am - 9:00 pm. See you there.. :)