Given a chance to be warped into another world, you would take it right?  Allow us to invite you to Kurimi クリーミー Milk Tea Bar, a fun, cool and quirky 2D Cafe in Tomas Morato, Quezon City.

 Kurimi is actually an onomatopoeia of the word "creamy".  As we've researched, Kurimi is Filipino-owned and it also tapped young Filipino artists in order to conceptualize its cafes.  It has multiple branches and all have their own distinguishing features.

Kurimi Tomas Morato Facade

While it looks surreal in photos, it is even more surreal when you're actually there.

So, we are quite fortunate that we can easily access this kind of cafe.  Kurimi's food and drink price point is very affordable too.

We can still recall the time when we visited a 3D Illusion Museum, the entrance was pricey and it was quite exhausting to roam about.

The experience with a 2D cafe is totally different.  It grants you the relaxing and dreamy nostalgic feeling of childhood dreams.  You can simply take your time to appreciate the cartoonish 2D art at your own pace.  Whenever you are seated, you are surrounded with 2D illusion objects.  The place is well-utilized (even the restroom!).  You can also play around to be whatever you wish like: 1.) fitting in as a character of a.) a 2D comic, b.) a black and white drawing or c.) an uncolored page of a coloring book or 2.) simply pop out as a colorful special hero or heroine.

Of course, the food and drinks are another way to enjoy the place too.

 

Drinks

Kurimi has an extensive selection of drinks and toppings so it can cater to a wide-range of preference.

♥ Kurimi Milk Tea Baby Special Oreo-Cheesecake with Pearl (145 php/L), ♥ Strawberry Cream Cheese with Pearl (125 php/L) & ♥ Fruit Tea Special Mango with Nata de Coco (120 php/L)

Signature Milk Tea

The Kurimi Milk Tea Baby Special Oreo-Cheesecake with Pearl is a must-try!  It really lives up to its name.

Cream Cheese Series

Those who prefer fruity and milk drinks will enjoy the Strawberry Cream Cheese with Pearl.  This is a level-up version of the classic strawberry milkshake.  

Fruit Tea Special 

Unlike the two other drinks which were thick and rich, the Fruit Tea Special Mango with Nata de Coco offers a lighter and refreshing experience.   

 

Food

♥ Kurimi Milk Tea Baby Special Oreo-Cheesecake with Pearl (145 php/L), ♥ Strawberry Cream Cheese with Pearl (125 php/L), ♥ Fruit Tea Special Mango with Nata de Coco (120 php/L), Pork Gyoza (70 php) & Proscuitto E Formaggio (Ham and Cheese) (160 php)

Kurimi is owned by the Milkin Corp., the company behind Fiorgelato and Japanese fast food DM EXPRESS so they offer the same food.

Gyoza (70 php)

We had the Pork Gyoza (70 php) & Proscuitto E Formaggio (Ham and Cheese) (160 php).

 

Promo Alert

Visit them on Thursdays with your vaccination card and avail a 20% of discount!  Thumbs up for this nice incentive.  With this kind of mentality, we are more confident that we can achieve herd immunity and economic recovery faster.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Guess what's our new profile picture?  Yes, that's our way of convincing you to visit Kurimi クリーミー Milk Tea Bar! You can also order via grab and foodpanda.

Being back in SM Aura on my own, I went to my favorite solo food spot - the food court.  I haven't been back to Food on the Four since the mall newly opened, it's as grand as I remembered to be but with more options.  Adding to the already great options is Triple O's by White Spot.   

Triple O's by White Spot  is Canada's most popular burger chain. 
 
Upon glancing on the menu, I wished I was with some company because I wanted to try so much of their products.


I finally settled by ordering their best-selling items as suggested.  Upon ordering, I was given their buzzer.

Food

Monty Mushroom Combo Upgrade with Onion Rings (390 php + 100 php)

So here's what I got...  One full meal all just for me which is a bit pricey at 600 php.

Monty Mushroom

The Monty Mushroom is one of their best-sellers.  It has 100% fresh Canadian beef quarter pound patty, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled mushrooms, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato and signature Triple O sauce.  This burger was heavier than it looks because the patty is very lean.  I really liked that it was juicy and flavorful without the guilt.

Fries & Sides

Onion Rings with Triple O Fry Drip and additional Chiptotle Fry Dip (30 php)

Instead of Fries, I decided to pay a hefty additional price for Onion Rings.  As a default, it comes with a Triple O Fry Drip, but because I like something more spicy, I ordered an extra Chiptotle Fry Dip.  The Onion Rings were large in size.  In fact, I found it difficult to finish because I was so stuffed from my Monty Mushroom.

Milkshakes & Sundaes

Strawberry Small (150 php)

I recalled that my brother, who is not fond of milk shakes (or sweets in general), have specifically mentioned that Triple O's Strawberry milkshake is really good so having high respect for my brother's judgment, I ordered one.  I liked it.  It wasn't too thick or diluted.  The strawberry blend is pleasant to the taste buds.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I can understand why Triple O's by White Spot took Canada by the storm.  I definitely want to go back and try more of their offerings especially the burgers.  But, I do hope they make their Onion Rings a bit reasonably priced.