Dinner at Soban K-Town Grill

My parents would tease me "parang ipis kumain" and my boyfriend would give second thoughts to dine at any eat-all-you-can restos. But lo and behold, my appetite suddenly increased with Soban K-Town Grill! I have a lot of mouth-watering photos of their foods, you got to brace yourselves and believe me!

Soban means small tray or table.

 Soban K-Town Grill is a collaboration between award-winning Korean restaurateur, Mr. Sung Rah and his Philippine franchisee, the Happyfoods Group of Restaurants. Together with sisters Donna Tan-Ng, Dorothy Tan-Dee, and Diana Tan-David, they collaborated and introduced Soban K-Town Grill that brings that Korean experience with a mix of East and west style.  

Their menu was born out of a desire to create an evolution on Korean cuisine. They have Korean Beef, Pork and Chicken Barbecue but also serve playful dishes with a twist like American and Mexican ingredients and taste. 

I'm not sure how to pronounce the names of the food in the menu (I'm no Korean, sorry! haha) but nevermind the pronunciation. I'm sure you'll forget it anyway once you taste the foods! 

Here's the raw Samgyupsal (pork belly) 

355php / 405php

Woo Samgyup (beef bacon)

Grilled USDE Choice fresh beef belly 430php

They will give the raw meat to you and you can cook it yourself with the grill! The staff were so helpful with helping me though they also have a how-to guide in cooking at the side of the table. The owners were there too and even offered to help! 

Once you're done cooking, cut the meat in thumb size pieces. 

You can eat it alone, with plain rice/kimchi rice or you can wrap it with lettuce like what I did! 

It has a dipping sauce served on the side. But you know what? Even without dipping them with sauce, you can still taste the goodness of the meat! I almost finish all of 'em! so takaw, haha! 

If you'll order the combo set, it comes with unlimited egg roll appetizers, plain rice (add 20php if you want to upgrade to kimchi rice), mashed potato, and Bone Marrow Soup.

Japchae

 Stir-fried Korean vermicelli noodles with assorted fresh vegetables. You can pair your meats with this one instead of rice if you're not a rice person. It's really good!

KIMCHI FRIES for only 199php! 

It's a mix of kimchi, roasted pork bits and cheese. I love how crispy the fries and how creamy the cheese is. I'm almost full the time it was served but it tempted me to eat more. 

They served COFFEE PRINCE for our dessert. 120php

Coffee ice cream top with chocolate and graham-crust sandwich filled with Korean red bean at the bottom. The presentation is just perfect. I love how the dessert was so instagram-worthy and the taste never failed too. It's not too sweet, and the beans are not too overpowering. 

ICE CREAM TRIO

Scoop of Vanilla, Cookies and Cream, and Coffee ice cream 135php

I tried the Vanilla since it's my fave. It's really good, plus it's creamy - just like what I wanted!

 Gorgeous sisters Donna Tan-Ng, Dorothy Tan-Dee, and Diana Tan-David of Soban K-town Grill with Aldous Team

Here's my outfit of the day. Literally hiding my tummy since  I ate so much and it's obviously big! haha. I will definitely come back with my friends/family. I can't wait to try their K-Taco! I heard it was one of the crowd's favorites too. 

You can visit them at these branches:
1. Eastwood Mall
2. ATC Corporate Center
3. Greenbelt (Soon!)

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Look and Feel your Best with Whipped!

Most of my friends are asking me to share my thoughts about my skin care regimen and anything I teach from my talk/seminar to schools. I'm happy to share how I look and feel best with this tips so here's a part of it in this blog entry..

Read on :)

1.   Have a good hair and face regimen. For the face it’s wash, tone, moisturize. Do this everyday, don't skip.  Avoid using too much products. Make sure you choose the right one fit for your skin not just because they're cheap or someone just gave it to you. Remember, you're doing this for yourself.

2. Proper oral care. You sweat out the smell of the food you eat. (Omg, I swear, avoid strong smelling foods) Example, spicy foods. Always bring Tictac or mint inside your bag. I prefer candies over gum. Chewing a gum for me is not classy.

3. Be aware of how you smell. Put deodorants, cologne or perfume.  For guys, if you feel sweaty or oily , dab baby powder for instant feeling of freshness.

4. Do not groom in public. Even a quick touch up of your lippie – everything should be done in the restroom.  

5. Let your hair dry before going out. It might attract dust and particles easily. There are hair myths that aren't true as well, like sleeping with wet hair will not damage your eyes and pulling out gray hair wont make it multiply – it’s just a bad habit.

6. Avoid shaving your unwanted hairs on your own, leave it to the pros. Shaving have a lot of disadvantages on your skin. Try cold waxing and see for yourself. Whipped offers caramel scrubbin before having it waxed so it will soften and whiten your skin as well. 

Your appearance is very powerful. It can dictate the way people treat you, and the way they perceive you. 

Remember, good grooming is a sign of maturity. It is a sign of respect for yourself, your body, gracefulness and is a trademark of who you are.

I have a surprise news South people, Whipped Salon has a new branch at Ayala Mall, South Park! 

Thanks again Whipped!

Visit Whipped at these branches:

1. 3rd Floor, Ayala Fairview Terraces

2. 2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center

3. Ayala Mall, South Park

If you wish to join me on my next visit, don't forget to drop me a PM! 

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Dare to Get Whipped

A lot of people are wondering why I rarely repeat clothes. I don't actually know, either. 

Maybe because I love to change my style from time to time. I can be girly-girl today, laid back tomorrow, then all posh the next day. It depends on my mood. (and the occasion, of course)

All I know is I love being comfortable and happy with the way I dress-up. 

But the question is, how can I pull off my outfit If I had to consider hiding my flaws? (Like when I forgot to strip off the hair on my balbon legs, etc)

Some of you might not consider waxing since you can shave it anyway. But that's definitely a no, no! I discovered that shaving is really not friendly with our skin. I can attest since I've been shaving my legs and underams for years and the result is really unflattering. 

Now, I'm not sugar coating what Whipped can do with our skin but with so many months that they've been taking care of my skin, I see a big difference from before. Years from now, I'll reach the big 3-0. And as early as now, I already have to choose brands and services that'll will definitely benefit me when the time comes.

I guess it's already time for you to try and visit Whipped too and see for yourself what can it actually do. :)

Visit Whipped at these branches:

1. 3rd Floor, Ayala Fairview Terraces

2. 2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center

3. Ayala Mall, South Park

If you wish to join me on my next visit, don't forget to drop me a PM! 

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Choosing Clothes with Whipped

Choosing what clothes to wear might take hours to most girls. You have to undergo series of outfit changes only to end up, wearing an outfit that looks so put together and uncomfy. Sometimes we also consider our flaws. We have to avoid clothes in big sizes, skimpy dresses and horizontal stripes since it might make us look bigger, or not wearing shorts and skirts cause we have to hide our unwaxed legs! Oops!

For last month's Ootd for Whipped, I opted for a short dress - very comfy and laid back. Of course, with my favorite piece of clothing, Denim. 

The magic to a relaxed style is a well-stocked wardrobe. I guess I'm into comfort over style now. Signs of aging, maybe. Haha! Ok, just adulting.

So happy, Whipped is always there to help me widen my clothing choices! I can wear whatever clothes I like since I know my skin is smooth and hair-free!

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 Dress

American Eagle Outfitters Denim Jacket

PRP white sandals

2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center

Visit Whipped at these branches:

1. 3rd Floor, Ayala Fairview Terraces

2. 2nd Floor, Eight Forbes Town Center

If you wish to join me on my next visit, don't forget to drop me a PM! 

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Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/whippedsalonph/