With all the milk tea craze going around the metro, I am proud to say that in Marikina, we have one, too.
And it's not just your regular milk tea place. They also offer spa services.
But wait, it doesn't end there. They have Japadogs too. (Japa-what?)
Yes, you heard it right. Japanese hotdogs. These are juicy hotdog sandwiches topped with ingredients that are so Japanice, like kani (crabsticks) or wasabi. More of those later! Be patient, my loves.
So there you go, a place that serves bubble tea, that offers spa services, and serves Japadogs. Unveiling our latest discovery: SPARTEA SPA AND BUBBLE TEA!
We come up to the counter and order our drinks. The lovely lady (I think she's the owner) recommended we try their Winter Melon variant, but we reserved that flavor for our next visit. (Side story: After our Spartea visit, I checked their Facebook page and saw that a promo was going on for the Winter Melon drink, but you have to know the magic words to get the free upsize - posted on their page! We totally missed it, awww.)
Here are the drinks we tried, all at 100% sugar level. Every order of drink at Spartea comes with a free serving of add-on - you can choose between pearls, nata, tea jelly, or egg pudding.
Now, I know you can't get the Japadogs off your mind, so here they are. Mind you, they are indeed as interesting as their names sound!
That's the lovely lady behind the counter whom I think is the owner... I'll ask her name next time. Do you see the violet and green curtains? Behind that partition is the spa. Next time we'll try the facial, manicure and pedicure while sipping on our Strawberry Yakult.
Places like Spartea prove that there is definitely more to Marikina than sturdy and beautiful shoes. A great place to hang out with your friends. Sip and snack away while pampering yourself at Spartea!
SPARTEA SPA AND BUBBLE TEA
2F Bennt Bldg., 67 Lilac St., SSS Village, Marikina City, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 861-7016
For commuters, take the SSS Village FX or Jeep and ask the driver to let you off the end of Lilac. The building's right at the intersection so you won't miss it. :)
Visit their Facebook page here.
Munching Budget per person: starts at 50 PhP
Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni
And it's not just your regular milk tea place. They also offer spa services.
But wait, it doesn't end there. They have Japadogs too. (Japa-what?)
Yes, you heard it right. Japanese hotdogs. These are juicy hotdog sandwiches topped with ingredients that are so Japanice, like kani (crabsticks) or wasabi. More of those later! Be patient, my loves.
So there you go, a place that serves bubble tea, that offers spa services, and serves Japadogs. Unveiling our latest discovery: SPARTEA SPA AND BUBBLE TEA!
We come up to the counter and order our drinks. The lovely lady (I think she's the owner) recommended we try their Winter Melon variant, but we reserved that flavor for our next visit. (Side story: After our Spartea visit, I checked their Facebook page and saw that a promo was going on for the Winter Melon drink, but you have to know the magic words to get the free upsize - posted on their page! We totally missed it, awww.)
Here are the drinks we tried, all at 100% sugar level. Every order of drink at Spartea comes with a free serving of add-on - you can choose between pearls, nata, tea jelly, or egg pudding.
Left: Kiu Milk Tea and Right: Strawberry Milk Tea - Love them!!
Mom ordered a cup of Hot Roasted Hazelnut Tea Blend (I love this photo, don't you?)
And the star of the night: Lemon Yakult! So sour, so milky, so yummy!! We'll try the Mango Yakult and Strawberry Yakult next time.
It's an evening tea parteeeey!
Now, I know you can't get the Japadogs off your mind, so here they are. Mind you, they are indeed as interesting as their names sound!
CALI MAKI DOG - served with crab sticks, mayonnaise, nori strips and mango syrup. Our favorite!
WASABI POTATO DOG - served with wasabi, ketchup, cheese and potato strings. This hotdog made me cry, but in a good way.
TERIYAKI DOG - the most interesting hotdog of all. Served with teriyaki sauce, mayonnaise, nori strips, and bonito flakes...that move. Yes, we couldn't bear eating this one because the bonito flakes were moving and they were just too cute to eat. Of course, who am I kidding, we ended up finishing the whole thing anyway!
It's a hotdog and milk tea parteeeeey!
Happy tea drinkers and hotdog killers
That's the lovely lady behind the counter whom I think is the owner... I'll ask her name next time. Do you see the violet and green curtains? Behind that partition is the spa. Next time we'll try the facial, manicure and pedicure while sipping on our Strawberry Yakult.
Places like Spartea prove that there is definitely more to Marikina than sturdy and beautiful shoes. A great place to hang out with your friends. Sip and snack away while pampering yourself at Spartea!
SPARTEA SPA AND BUBBLE TEA
2F Bennt Bldg., 67 Lilac St., SSS Village, Marikina City, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 861-7016
For commuters, take the SSS Village FX or Jeep and ask the driver to let you off the end of Lilac. The building's right at the intersection so you won't miss it. :)
Visit their Facebook page here.
Munching Budget per person: starts at 50 PhP
Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni
