Ginza Bairin at UP Town Center

Had a reunion lunch with my Spice Team friends at Ginza Bairin in UP Town Center where we had an amazing server whom, unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the name. There were so many of us and conversations were flying in, on and over the table you name it, so medyo kaguluhan lang talaga. 

Nonetheless, I still want to thank you for taking care of us lot. I will remember your face when I go back there. If I ever go back there. It's not you, it's me :)

Gyoza (PhP150)

There's an inside joke to this Special Tonkatsu Set that my friend Amy ordered but we'll just keep it to ourselves na lang. 

I ordered a regular Rosu Katsu Set (PhP345)

This baby makes the most adorable facial expressions! Hay Habagat, y u so cute.

The whole gang! Although we are still missing some Spice team members here.

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Ginza Bairin
UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave
Loyola Heights, Quezon City

Vanilla Cupcake Bakery at UP Town Center

Been wanting to try this dainty cupcake bakery but for reasons only known to me I keep on skipping whenever I get the chance. The day finally came when I succumbed and took myself (and the Cheese!) inside their very cute door.

All the cupcakes look great and enticing.

I ordered this Walnut Salt Caramel cupcake which was a poor choice on my end. I was presented with tons of flavors, panicked and ended up with this one haha. Nothing special. Maybe in the near future I'll give the others a chance so I can have a good cupcake story to share about my experience in Vanilla Cupcake Bakery.

For now, let's mull if this cupcake quote is applicable to your life.

Katipunan Saturdate

I rarely go to Katipunan these days  so if any reason pops out I immediately grab the opportunity. This time, I'm meeting someone to claim a prize for a friend. 

We decided to meet at Serenitea and while waiting ordered a large cup of Hokkaido milk tea. It felt like drinking coconut-fused milk tea haha.

After the short meet-up, we proceeded next door to Flaming Wings for a quick bite. I remember that this joint have been in Katipunan for a long time now but only eaten here once a long, long time ago.

We ordered Wing Meal (for the Cheese) and Tenders (mine). JC's meal came with this huge mango drink, even bigger than my Large Serenitea!

Here's the chicken wings in original sauce with wasabi mayo dip.

And here's my Tenders with Bleu Cheese dip.

Medyo meh yung sakin (not tender at all). As for the wings, I've tasted better chicken wings. But I'll give Flaming Wings 4 stars for its affordable food choices, best value for university students talaga :)