Tiffy in Japan: Sanrio Puroland

Sanrio Puroland
December 25, 2010
Tiffy in Japan

When I was in Japan last year, I didn't really get to enjoy Christmas since I was waitressing at the sushi restaurant I part-timed for the whole holiday season. So it's no surprise that Christmas in Japan doesn't really bring a lot of fond memories.

This year, however, I was determined to change it. I headed to Tokyo with my boyfriend to initially visit Tokyo Disneyland. But since it's the holiday season, the number of people in Disneyland would be so overwhelming that we (actually, I) opted to go to Sanrio Puroland.

I've been a fan of Hello Kitty since I worked as a part-time content support staff for sanriotown.com. It's no surprise, really, that I would go there.

We reached Tokyo from Nagoya at around 11 am. And on that day, if you get in after 3 pm, you only have to pay ¥1000 if you show them the coupon you got on their website (print it out or just go to their website via your phone's browser).

I got in and saw this adorable Hello Kitty waffle and decided I wanna have one! So yes, I ate Hello Kitty in Sanrio Puroland, some meters away from Hello Kitty's house.

It was a toss between Cinnamoroll and Hello Kitty so of course...

I chose the kitty.

 
A lot of people keep telling me that they want to go to Japan but that it's too expensive. It is expensive. But if you plan your trip really well, it's not as unimaginable as you might think.

Yes, the subway is expensive. But you might want to try walking around Tokyo. It's not a big city and just walking around is a tourist-y thing to do in itself.

As for accommodations? There are internet/manga cafes where you can stay at for 8-12 hours. It will only cost you around ¥1500 for 8 hours, I believe. You have your own cubicle with a couch--and, depending on the internet cafe you end up in, they might even have shower rooms where you can take a shower (I think they even provide towels).

Planning that next trip? Enjoy!

Going to Cebu: Mooon Cafe

I keep coming back to Cebu partly because of the food there. Sue me, I fell in love with its exquisite and delicious food and delicacies. Last weekend, I went to Cebu for a four-day vacation with Mica and Winston. We met our Cebu Blogger friends there, and had lots of fun touring the place, and of course, eating :)

Mooon Cafe is a casual dining place located at the 2nd level of The Terraces Ayala Center Cebu 6000. It can also be found at the IT Park in Lahug, Cebu City. Its food ranges from Mexican to Mexican infused flavors you would surely love.



Pumpkin Soup. Not the best pumpkin soup I have ever tried, but it's one of the better ones. It's thickness is just right, and its flavors very distinct and yummy. A good starter if you ask me.



Chimichanga (Php 84). Ground beef in sour cream, cheese and salsa wrapped in a crisp tortilla and topped with iceberg lettuce. The combination of all the ingredients is the bomb.



Quesadillas Dos. Corn Tortilla with cheese in between, and bits and pieces of tomatoes, onions and mayo. Simple yet so yummy and irresistible.



Bryan ordered the Mooon Steak while Mica ordered Tangigue. Evanjohnn meanwhile ordered sisig (not in the pictures).

Review and Photo by Bong
Photo taken using a Canon 120 IS.

Tiffy in Japan: A Christmas Nonholiday

A Christmas Nonholiday
December 25, 2009
Tiffy in Japan

Merry Christmas everyone! I'd love to say the same for me but as you can see, it's a nonholiday for me. Christmas is not a holiday in Japan. If anything--it's a day for couples to go out and have a date. Yes, it's a date day.

So what did I do this Christmas? Well, work, of course!

Work means part-timing at a conveyor-belt-type sushi restaurant at Nagoya Station (name intentionally not mentioned). To this day, I still have no idea how the manager agreed to let me work here, but I am so not complaining because...

I get to take home sushi.

It's not the usual  ¥100-per-plate sushi restaurant. This one had different colored plates that had different prices. It ranges from \150 to \1000 per plate! Woah, right? The sushi is better than that of cheaper places, of course! 

And so even though I didn't get to celebrate Christmas, being able to take home this much sushi (for free) is so worth it. 

They don't usually let us take home the leftover sushi (company policy, ya know)--they throw out the leftover sushi. I think that it's the same for most restaurants. It's to stop employees from intentionally making a lot to be able to take it home. And trust me--we do throw the sushi out. It makes my heart hurt just thinking about all the sushi that just goes to waste (or goes to the rats tummies).

New Year is a holiday although I have work on New Year's Eve. 

See you then! 

The French Baker Lunch

The French Baker Lunch
December 6, 2009
by Brian Ong

After coming from The Manila Auto Salon 2009 at the SMX in Pasay, my dad and I decided to have lunch in SM Mall of Asia, specifically in The French Baker. Since I was a kid (or as long as I have known so), The French Baker's already serving quality breads and bake-shop items, which I enjoyed as I grew up.

"The French Baker has built its success out of its Founder and President Johnlu G. Koa’s vision for innovation: to take the idea of the neighborhood bakery to the next level, allowing every Filipino to enjoy freshly-baked, high-quality, and affordable breads," as its website tells us how this 20-year-old-industry came to be.

We ordered Caesar Salad, Soup in a Bread Bowl and Clubhouse Sandwich. All three are delicious and really filling. The prices of the dishes are quite affordable.



"Caesar Salad - Romaine and iceberg lettuces tossed with creamy dressing, fresh tomatoes, bacon chips, and parmesan cheese."



"Soup in a Bread Bowl - A best-seller! The French Baker’s soup of the day, served in hollowed-out crusty bread. Enjoy the soup and eat the bread too!"



"Clubhouse Sandwich - Chicken, ham, bacon, and cheese on white bread, served with potato chips and a side salad of greens drizzled with honey and balsamic vinegar."