Chowking's Nai Cha

Before the rise of Milk Tea house in the Philippines Chowking is already serving Nai Cha on their menu.

During my Zambales visit I tried Chowking’s Nai Cha.

It was not as best as the other Milk Teas that I love but definitely worth my 39 bucks. If you cannot find any Teas house nearby you may opt to try or replace it with this one.

It’s Tea Time: Bubbatealicious Pearl Milk Tea Place Review

Bubbatealicious’ has the cheapest menu amongst all Milk Tea shops I’ve visited. They have a branch in UST, to have a cheap price is a sure hit for students as always.

My default order Royal Milk Tea is also their best seller. It only costs 45 pesos and just add 5 pesos if you want to upgrade the size.  My order was a bit sweet which actually over powered the tea taste. Better request for a lower sugar level when you order this one. The tapioca (or bubbles) texture overall was not the same. Some are chewy (which is what I prefer) while others are not.  

I was more satisfied with my brother’s order - Mango Pearl Fruit tea (50 pesos for Large order). Made from mango fruit juice. Typical of a mango drink it was very refreshing. If you want this one better request for additional ice.

Promoting healthy tea benefits the store made sure that their main ingredients has the its own spotlight. 

Ample amount of space is available for those who wants to stay longer (SM Fairview Branch)

Bubbatealicious' Menu:

Overall, Bubbatealicious experience is okay not bad at all.

Branches:

SM Mall of Asia

SM North EDSA

Overall rating:

Milk Tea: 3/5

Value for Money: 3/5

(5 - Highest; 1 – lowest)

It’s Tea Time: Happy Lemon Review

If you're looking for a different twist of Milk Tea then Happy Lemon is the place to be. They offer wide range of drink selection - Pearl Milk Tea to their Rock Salt Cheese Bestsellers, Yakult drinks and Fresh teas.

Happy Lemon is originally from Hong Kong brought in the Philippines by Chris Tiu and friends.

Before I had my first Happy Lemon I already read several good comments about their Green Tea with Rock Salt Cheese. Intrigued by how rock salt will blend to a Tea drink made me decide to order one. When I got my order I asked Kuya if I should stir my drink or not, he told me that it’s not recommended. Well true enough, you need to drink it as is because the main flavor is on the froth itself.

Green Tea with Rock and Cheese (90 Php for Large order). Must Try! 4/5

I Liked it! :) Some people might find it weird but It taste good. Sinkers (pearls/crystals) are not recommended

For those who don’t want Green Tea you may opt to try the Cocoa version for safer taste

Cocoa with Rock Salt and Cheese (100Php for Large order)

My friend Inah ordered Lemon Yakult, one of their bestsellers. It’s very refreshing though I’m still looking for the strong Yakult taste.

Lemon Yakult (100Php for Large order)

I hope that the next Happy Lemon branch to open will have a bigger space so you customers like us can stay longer and enjoy. 

Happy Lemon Menu:

Branches:

Promenade Greenhills

Eastwood Mall 

It’s Tea Time: Bubble Tea Review

Disclaimer: This is my compilation my Bubble tea visit. Chill Time, Meeting, chitchat and tambay mode

I was just introduced to Bubble Tea last April when (remember my previous entry? :)) me and my friends ate at Sugarleaf. I am not that much of a Milk Tea addict. Not until I tried this one.

Their stores are cute. The ceilings are patterned from round shapes which represent their bubbles.

You can choose from couch or typical chairs and tables. You can also have it the Japanese way by sitting on the floor – most of the time students are seated here.

They don’t have a wide variety of Milk Tea selection. But they also offer milk shakes and other fruity drinks. 

Got a chance of visiting their Wilson Branch about four times and once on Morato branch, these are my orders with my personal rating:

Royal Milk Tea – 5/5 their best seller

Also my personal favourite

 Japanese Green Milk Tea – 5/5

Typical taste of Green tea, just like Starbucks’ Green Tea frappe. But I liked it though :)

Taro Milk Tea – 4/5

It was good. I got this from their promo (10 Stamps = 1 Large Mile Tea for Free)

Last: Almond Milk Tea - 3/5. Not really my favorite.

  

Aside from Milk Tea they also serve Japanese food and pastries. Though a bit pricey their serving is huge. Example their Vancouver Roll for 285 pesos is good for 3-4 persons.

I like the Okonomiyaki Pizza. Sweet and Salty. Comes with veggie mix on the side

Rice meals are also available. I ordered the Osaka BBQ Ribs with Rice. My order was very fatty.

The Japanese Caesar was good. The fruits and veggies are fresh.

My colleagues order:

Grilled Chicken Curry (225 Php) – typical chicken curry

Yakiniku Beef Rice (245 Php)  – I liked this more than my Osaka BBQ ribs. The beef was nicely flavored.

Chicken Teriyaki Doria (245 Php) – looks like chicken ala King for me.  

Going back to their Milk Team, though they have limited flavors they still offer best Milk Tea’s specially the Royal Milk Tea. The serving looks a bit ‘bitin’ but actually one large order can you feel full. 

This place is best for chill time. Can be alternative for Coffee shops. 

Notes:

Parking: limited slots only

Reservation: No need (but for big groups like 6 I suggest to call them ahead)

Smoking Area: Yes

Nice CR: Very Clean

Service Charge: None :)

Branches:

Wilson St. Greenhills, San Juan

Tomas Morato Ave. Quezon City. Beside Alfredo 

SM North Edsa the Block

SM Megamall