The milk tea craze has hit the Philippines hard!  Thus, SM Manila has decided to through the most awesome milk tea party ever.  Last week, it held the Milk Tea Rush tea party which was open for all. 

Did you know that five of the top-selling milk tea brands are located in SM Manila?  And, they all sponsored the party!

Filled with colors, flavor and sweetness, the Milk Tea Rush had a lot of milktivities (free attractions and game stations where volunteers could win milk tea vouchers).

Of course, there were also Milk Tea booths which gathered lines upon opening.

Bottoms-Up Game

A team of two were equipped with guzzler helmets filled with two large milk tea cups from Infinitea.

Each team had a champion contender and they happen to be these ladies.  Wow!  They were really amazing!

Milk Tea Blind Test

Blind Test Bloggers were from The Glutton Diaries, Yogo and Cream, Hungry Byaheros, Tsinoy Foodies and Manila Bulletin

This was tougher than I thought!

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So where to get your milk tea to satisfy your cravings so you can share more of your #MilkTeaStoriesatSMManila?   Here's quick tour from Lower Ground up!

Gong Cha  (Lower Ground Floor)

With more than 1,500 stores worldwide, Gong (translates to "Emperor") Cha (translates to "Tea") is located at the Lower Ground Floor - just across the Food Court.

What's your favorite at Gong Cha?


Chatime (Ground Floor)

Nearest to the event center and one of the mall entrance is Chatime.

Infinitea (2nd Floor)

Modelled by Me-Ann of YogoandCream.Com

The most affordable is Infinitea.  You can find the Infinitea stall in the center part near the staircase of the second floor.


CoCo  Fresh Tea and Juice (4th Floor - Almost Beside  Cinema)

Conveniently situated almost beside the cinema is CoCo Fresh Tea and Juice.

Macao Imperial Tea (4th Floor)

The most spacious in terms of seating capacity is Macao Imperial Tea.

So when craving for milk tea, you can surely satisfy your milk tea cravings at SM Manila.

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I thrive in a very busy lifestyle so I am always in search of witty yet easy ways to live life to the fullest.  One of the biggest predicament I encounter on a daily basis is having a profoundly new and interesting dish to enjoy with the family.  
 
Easy 5-Minute Teriyaki Boneless Bangus Recipe
Recently, I discovered this very easy recipe inspired by Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milk Fish. 

I used Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milk Fish because it is very easy to purchase as it is available in leading supermarkets.  

This Teriyaki Boneless Bangus Dish has only two components:
(1) Golden Fried Bangus/Milk Fish- just fry on both sides until golden brown and garnish with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.

(2) Teriyaki Sauce - involves a 3-step process:

(a) Combine in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute:
     (i)   1 cup water
     (ii)  1/4 cup soy sauce
     (iii) 5 teaspoons of brown sugar or honey
     (iv) 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
     (v)  1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder in a saucepan over medium heat

(b) Dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornstarch in 1/4 cup of cold water

(c) Mix (a) and (b) together in a sauce pan and heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

Serve while hot and crispy!  Enjoy!
 

You can choose between Sarangani Bay's Boneless Milkfish that is Marinated or Unseasoned depending on your preferrence.
 

Tsinoy Foodies Teriyaki Boneless Bangus Recipe Rating
Recipe Difficulty Level	★
Estimated Preparation Time	5 minutes
Estimated Cooking Time	15 minutes

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Eton Centris is one of the food hubs within my work perimeter.  Of course, I am so delighted to discover that Fiery Style has recently opened its 11th branch at Eton Centris Walk.

It is located just beside Family Mart.

I've tried almost all the food establishments in the vicinity and Ihave to say that this offers the cosiest vibe yet.  During weekends, it even has a live band.  

Food
Being a Tex-Mex food lover, I really believe that we can never have enough Mexican food joints.

Starters

Since I'm a first timer with Fiery Style, I was really impressed with its food presentation.  The Fiery Nachos was not only delectable, I also enjoyed the show with the flip of the tin.

Fiery Nachos (388 php)

Just look at the Fiery Nachos with the complete works!  Go ahead indulge!

Salads

Flaming Taco Good Salad (258 php)

The Flaming Taco Good Salad also looked interesting.  But, in terms of flavors and ingredients, I think there are better options in the menu.


8 Fiery Sizzling Combinationes

3 Grilled Fiery Porkchop (238 php)

My companions and I decided to go for the bang-for-the-buck combinationes.  I really appreciate that each one has a unique side dish to complement the main dish.  I found the sliced tomatoes and garlic drenched in mango puree of this one to be appetizing.  You can also select the type of rice: (1) Beef Rice - a bit spicy which I liked (2) Chorizo Rice (3) Plain Rice.

4 Barbecued Beef Ribs (248 php)

I highly recommend the Barbecued Beef Ribs with cajun fries and grilled corn.  I love the challenge of getting the tender beef meat of the bones and chewing on the slightly gummy yet soft tendon. 

5 Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs (258 php)

The best one I've tried is the Grilled BBQ Pork Ribs.  The portion offers the satisying tender yet chunkiness of the pork meat.  It also has the right amount of fats to deliver the flavorsome pork juice. 

6 Sizzling Tender Beef Salpicao (268 php)

Instead of going for the steak, you can go for the fragrant Sizzling Tender Beef Salpicao.  The Baked Bone Marrow is an umami booster that will heighten the experience even more.

Sharers

Lord of the Wings (1,198 php)

This is my first time to encounter a Tex-Mex that offers chicken wings.  What a good innovation.  You can order the Lord of the Wings for sharing so you can sample 3 different variants: (1) Hot Hot Hot Sauce & Jalapenos, (2) Nacho Cheese & Bacon and (3) Texan-style BBQ.

Galleon of Bones (1,578 php)

If you're coming in as a group, you can opt for the Galleon of Bones.   It doesn't offer much rice as it is only a side dish option along with the Soutwest Chips but you have (1) BBQ Pork Ribs, (2) Chicken Wings (3) Meaty Pork Hammers (4) Beef Ribs. 

Fiery Paloma

Green Mandarin Paloma (168 php)

This is also my first time to try a paloma with the Green Mandarin Paloma.  I think I found my favorite spiced drink!

Southwest Margarita

Overall, it was a fun night indeed at Fiery Style Eton Centris.

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Have you heard of the Tori Chizu?  I've been hearing about it quite a lot.  My little sister even recommended it to me. 

Because of the Japanese sounding name, I just had to check the origin of this concept.   Turns out, it is an original concept by the same company that franchised Bonchon here in the Philippines. 

It has such a inviting vibe.  The menu is with inviting pictures and unbelievably affordable pricing will make it irresistible for you to not try this.

Food

Potato Takoyaki (50 php)

It is my first time to try a Potato Takoyaki and I liked it a lot!  What made this different from the usual takoyaki is the zesty cheese flavor and smooth mushy texture.

Japanese Style Chicken

8 pc Rack (554 php)

There are three spiciness levels for the Japanese Style Chicken: Regular, Spicy and Extra Spicy.  As a spicy food lover, I instantly took on the challenge to try the Extra Spic.  As you can see, it was well-dusted with chilli powder.  But, it wasn't as spicy as I thought.  You can still enjoy the flavors of the friend chicken.

Doria Japanese Baked Rice

 Chicken Katsu Curry Chizu Bowl (139 php)

The Chicken Katsu Curry Chizu Bowl is my top pick.  I just loved the 3 C's that this dish has to offer: creaminess, crunchiness and cheesiness.

Pasta

Baked Pasta with Egg (135 php)

When the Baked Pasta with Egg was served, I couldn't believe how geneorus the serving size is.  

Baked Pasta with Egg (135 php)

This Baked Pasta with Egg is way better than your usual fast food spaghetti.  It even has a unique twist by adding its special seasoning.

Beef Chizu Bowl (149 php)

As I am a huge Gyudon fan, I was iniatilly most excited to try the Beef Chizu Bowl.  But well, it felt unfamiliarly new to me that I was inkling for the usual Gyudon.  I think this need a bit of recurrence to be appreciated.

Chicken Karaage Chizu Bowl (129 php)

Having tried the rest, this Chicken Karaage Chizu Bowl was the least extravaggant but well-justified by the price.  Can you believe that this is only 129 pesos?

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I can understand the craze for Tori Chizu.  First, the price point is unbelievably affordable.  It is within the same price range as most fast-food joints.  I've also shared reasoably priced katsu joints before and this is even cheaper.  Second, how can you resist its delicious cheesy doria meals?

Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating		Tori Chizu Menu
Ambiance	★★★	N/A
Taste	★★★
Service	★★★
Price	★★★★
♥=Favorites or Recommended

Tori Chizu
Branches	SM Megamall  Upper Ground Floor, Building A, SM Megamall,   Ortigas, Mandaluyong City Salcedo Village Keyland Bldg. 6797 Ayala Avenue, cor V.A. Rufino St, Makati, Metro Manila UP Town Center Trinoma Mall
Business Hours	9am-10pm (mall hours)
Payment Options	Cash
Service Charge
Budget/Person	250-500
Free WiFi	No
Other

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