Even More Reasons to Love BUBBA LAB

Okay, we have to admit it. BUBBA LAB is our latest addiction. And when a resto or a bar or a cafe (or tea place, in this case) really gets me hooked, I always write about it. (Remember my posts on SKOW, anyone?)

So, what do we love about this awesome tea place? The killer drink. We call it the killer drink because it leaves us wanting more, it makes us restless on late nights and we know Bubba Lab is already closed. *sniff* The drink that I am talking about: The BUBBA FROST SERIES! Woo hoo!

For you, blessed readers, I will share the concoction that has captured our hearts.

STEP 1: Order a large Bubba Frost Series drink (we always order the Fuzzy Melon, or the Choco Milk Tea)
STEP 2: Request for pearls as sinkers. Yes, you can add an extra order of pearls if you want.
STEP 3: This is the key step: request for an extra shot of cream. That's an additional 10 pesos (and calories) to your order, but I tell you: It's an instant upper.

 P.S. You can ask the scienTEAsts to NOT cover the cup yet as you indulge in creamy cheesy goodness. Mmmmmm.

Have you been to Bubba Lab? What are your Bubba Lab favorites? What are your other go-to milk tea places in Marikina? :-)

BUBBA LAB 

Extension B, C&B Circle Mall, Liwasang Kalayaan Avenue, 1810 Marikina Heights, Marikina City

Operating hours: DAILY, 10AM - 10PM
Visit their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 70 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

CRAZY KATSU

Hello dearest Marikenyos! I personally decided to take a break in posting while the storms were harassing our lovely city. :-( How are you all doing? I pray that you and your family are all safe and catching up with all the work to do "post-flood".

Speaking of bad weather, a week before the habagat brought about high water levels upon the Marikina River, Mom, Sis and I checked out a Japanese restaurant along Lilac Street (yes, Lilac = another foodie haven) called Crazy Katsu. Their interiors felt cozy, with a very simple but elegant design. Their menu is simple as well: a one-page card filled with special items. I'd definitely go back because everything that we tried was really good!

They also had pudding on the menu for dessert, but I guess we will try that one when we go back ;-)

Here is what we ordered:

 Pork Ginger (140 PhP - really yummy!)

 Chicken Katsu (145 PhP - again, yummy!)

 Katsu Curry (190 PhP - Mom loved this!)

So if you suddenly crave for Japanese (no sushi nor sashimi though), check out Crazy Katsu for terrific meals at affordable prices.

CRAZY KATSU

#48 Lilac St. Hacienda Heights, Concepcion II, Marikina City

Operating hours: Mon-Thurs 11am to10pm,  Fri & Sat 11am to 11pm, and  Sundays 11am to 10pm
Visit their website here and their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 120 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

More Reasons to Love BUBBA LAB

First off, I would like to give a shout-out to all my labmates at BUBBA LAB! I requested a scienTEAst shirt in a (half-meant) joking manner and guess what... they gave me a shirt! How awesome can these guys be? Haha! Thanks so much labmate Mikee for the super cool shirt!

Me and scienTEAsts Mark and Lani... Of course, me already wearing the shirt! Hihi!

We tried their classic Earl Grey and their Bubba Frost Series. Super. Yummy.

Can you see the creamy froth? Mmmmm. Salted cream frost. Yummeh.

 Mom and Sis enjoying their Bubba Frost Series drinks

Me enjoying my Classic Earl Grey blend

They also have an ongoing promo. Collect stamps and get discounts on the 7th and 10th stamp. Cool huh?

Bubba Lab, another cool milk tea place, in the very cool city of Marikina.

BUBBA LAB 

Extension B, C&B Circle Mall, Liwasang Kalayaan Avenue, 1810 Marikina Heights, Marikina City

Operating hours: DAILY, 10AM - 10PM
Visit their Facebook page here.

Munching Budget per person: starts at 70 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni

More Reasons to Love CAFE VIA ANGELO

I love cafes that are open on Sundays, especially in a small city like Marikina. Last weekend when we had some hunger pangs late Sunday night, we drove along JP Rizal looking for open food places and we were all smiles when we saw that Cafe Via Angelo is still open!

The coolest thing I remember about this restaurant (aside from its coziness) is the warm service provided by the staff, they're so nice and very accommodating. I remember them running out of iced tea stock but since I ordered it one of the crew had to run off to the nearest convenience store to get a pack. Aww! I know it's their responsibility to stock up, some of you might think, but still!!! Some foodie places would have easily said 'not available'. ;-)

See how late it was? No people. Almost closing time. Hihi!

We dismissed the idea of ordering pizza since we have previously tried their pizza (which was really good and loaded with toppings). I have always been curious about their sandwiches and at the same time craved pasta, so yes, we ended up ordering those.

While waiting for our orders, I ask for a slice of chocolate cake. Hehe, dessert before the meal. Not sure if that's a very good practice.

*Wink*. Whatever floats my boat.

Halfway through the fudgy cake, our orders arrive:

 Fish and Chips (145 PhP)

 Pesto Mare Pasta (145 PhP)

Tuna Sandwich (90 PhP)

So: thank you Cafe Via Angelo for remaining open even on Sunday night! Burp.

CAFE VIA ANGELO
333 Christ the King Bldg., J.P. Rizal St., Sta. Elena, Marikina City, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: 09198191833
Open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
For commuters, take the Calumpang jeep and get off right in front of the cafe. It is right across Macky's Goto, and a few meters from Our Lady of the Abandoned Church. :)
Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP

Marikina, aking hirang.

Roni