November 2015

Sunday, November 22, 2015

RESTO and FOOD REVIEW: Tokyo Bubble Tea Free Food Tasting

Tokyo Bubble Tea's Tomas Morato branch was renovated and re-opened last September 2015. During their soft opening, they offered FREE FOOD TASTING to anyone who will send hem a message / reserve via their Facebook page. And guest what. The promo is back!

From November 20-24, starting 2 until 6 in the evening, this newly-renovated branch will offer free food. You may check this link for more details.
Me and my namjachingu were able to reserve a seat last Friday. I was surprised on how the interiors of the branch looks. It's cute and vibrant! I think this is the first branch with such interiors.

Kawaii illustrations

We tried to seat on this spot. But, the staff already reserved a different seat for us.
By the way, can you read what's written on the wall?

We were welcomed by a friendly crew named Gladyc and informed us on what dish and drink will be served for free. We got the Royal Dragon roll and Berry Fruit C.

Drool-worthy Royal Dragon rolls

The Royal Dragon was the bomb! I love how the ingredients blended well with the sauce. The fish on top of the rice roll was also a great addition to the dish.

Can I have another glass?

Berry FruitC was refreshing. It's not too sweet nor too sour for a fruit juice. It's good. I usually don't order fruit juices other than mango and pineapple. But now, I have another option.
Apart from the freebies, we also got some sweets and milk teas. I ordered my favorite Almond Milk Tea (Php125) and a slice of Roasted Cocoa Mousse cake (Php100). While yeobo got himself the JCC Choco Milk Tea (Php135) and Choco Caramel cake (Php100). By the way, JCC stands for 'Japanese Cheesecake'.

Choco Caramel cake (Php100)

Roasted Cocoa Mousse cake (Php100)

What's on our table? Berry Fruit C, Choco Caramel Cake, JCC Choco, Royal Dragon roll, Almond Milk Tea and Roasted Cocoa Cake

I always love hanging out at Tokyo Bubble Tea. They always have that certain ambiance that makes me feel at ease even when I'm alone and doodling on my sketchbook. Aside from that, they always play my favorite Japanese songs, specifically Arashi. That made me come back for more.
The promo is still on-going until the 24th. Hurry up and do send them a message if you want to avail the a slot for the free food tasting.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Homemade Milk Tea

Monday, November 09, 2015

Omi's Review: Kiss Me Thai!

I must really like Aom Suchar and Mike D. Angelo as a couple because I decided to write another review (even thought the drama is still on-going) of their latest lakorn - Kiss Me.

photo from Aom's IG update

Kiss Me is the Thai version of the hit Itazura na Kiss. This is the fourth remake Kaoru Tada's shoujo manga. I bet that drama fanatics already know that the first live TV series was shown in Japan on the year 1996. Then the manga's biggest hit was Taiwan's version, It Started with a Kiss (2005-2006) followed by its sequel They Kiss Again (2007-2008). Korea's Playful Kiss last 2010 was next. Fans got excited again after another Japanese live version of the hit manga was decided - Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo 1 and 2 (2013 and 2015). And while stalking Mike D. Angelo's Instagram account, a photo with the cast was posted. I honestly did not understand a thing on his post. But his tag 'kissme_thai' confirmed that it will be another sequel of the hit.

versions from Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Thailand

The Thai series started last October 5 and will run for 20 episodes. It has also been confirmed that a second season will be aired next year. I just finished watching 10 episodes in one seating (thanks to the subbers). And I must say that this version is good.
Kiss me Thai's plot is a bit different from the other versions. I thought that I might get disappointed with the twist they made, but not. By the way, for those who want a quick synopsis of the drama, here you go:

Taliw (Aom) and Tenten (MikeD) grew up together like twins. Taliw even thought that Tenten was a girl. But Tenten accidentally revealed that he's a boy , that Taliw got disgusted and no longer wants to play with him. Years later, Tenten came back with his family from abroad and was revealed to be a genius with an IQ of 200. However, Taliw grew up to be the opposite. Yet a very cheerful and pretty highschooler, she's a bit o a slow-learner. They met again at Haro International school and became classmates. But because of an unfortunate event, she (together with his dad) was forced to live with his father's bestfriend, who happens to be Tenten's.

I'm really glad that they got Aom and Mike again on this drama. I guess their version of Full House was a hit then. These two really has chemistry! Aom portrayed her character well as a cute and refreshing girl. While Mike (looked like Jack Frost) is still as hot as ever. I wish they're a real couple (although Mike already has a kid, I guess my ship can still sail right?). The on-screen and off-screen sweetness of these two celebrities is unbearable! This is the same feeling I had when I watched the Taiwanese version. Yes. I'm still shipping Joe Chen and Ariel Lin until now.

AoMike during Kiss Me Thai's public press con. photo from their Facebook account.

The supporting cast really did well. All of them suits well with the required scenes. I like her girl friends more on this version. They are not too girly and they're funny as well. Oh by the way, if you've seen A Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Peaw was also part of the supporting cast. King, who has unrequited love for Taliw, is way better than the other versions. I'm glad that they did not make him as stupid as the other remakes did. And by the way, he's good looking.

The supporting cast with AoMike. photo grabbed from Kiss Me Thai's official FB

By the way, the OST are also eargasmic. It's just too hard to sing along because I don't speak Thai :)
I know it's too early to make a review, but I believe that this lakorn will be a hit as well. To be candid with, I think this version is better than the Korean and Japanese versions. I just hope that they'll stick with the drama's momentum and will not be dragging.
So if you still haven't seen this series, check the official trailer below, and see for your self.