Have a piece of heaven in New Manila: La Creperie Boheme

Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first ~ Ernestine Ulmer

It was a rainy day. Typhoon Yolanda hit the Philippines which was reported one of the strongest typhoon in the world. Metro Manila was not completely affected but we felt the strong winds and rain. 

It may rain hard but it didn't stop us from visiting La Creperie. My cousin is leaving for Jeddah next week and this lunch-date was planned a week before that is why cancelling it was not a good idea. 

We went there at 11am - just in time for their opening.  Good thing we decided to come in early cause after 45 mins, the store was full of customers. 

The place was not big but there's enough to have a relaxing tea time. With French-inspired interiors, no way that you won't be able to remove your stress (I know that a full house can be stressful but who cares! We got a good space to eat)

Just like my first visit with La Creperie (Eastwood branch), me and my sister decided to order some crepes but this time we created our own twist. 

My sister's choice: I will call it Nutty Dolce de Leche Strawberry Surprise 195php take note its not in the menu cause it is customized  (Crepe with Dolce de Leche syrup filled with strawberries and topped with walnut) 

curious where the strawberries gone? it's inside :D

My custom pick: Tipsy Strawberry - Chocolate a la mode 305php (Flambeed Crepe filled with strawberries topped with Belgian Chocolate and Strawberry ice cream) -- this was heaven! The Grand Mariner complements the combo. Its like the missing link of chocolate - strawberry marriage to be love food. 

one photo is not enough... awwww the strawberry, the chocolate and the grand mariner!

On the other hand, my cousin Divine ordered Pesto Cream Carbonara - 275php.  She let me taste the dish and it was amazing!  It was creamy and they use porcini mushrooms (hopefully I'm right with that lol) 

For the drinks me and my sister ordered TWG's Silver Moon tea  165php - single (serving was good for 2 pax). While cuz ordered Paris Manila 115php (French chocolate with Tablea )

We never ended the lunch date that easy because we ordered another round of crepe! Sugar rush mode: on! 

To end the sweet craving, Stawberry Mango Jubille 315php (crepe lightly served with fresh mangoes, strawberry and kiwi in orange rum sauce topped with vanilla ice cream -- on this it was served with starberry ice cream lol)

Another sweet experience with my family. To my cousin Divine, good luck to your endeavors! Until next sweet lunch date.


Sweet tooth? Craving for love? Experience heaven at La Creperie 

La Creperie
Broadway Ave. Cor 14th Street New Manila QC
02 705 - 7100 / 0943 5177041
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LaCreperiePH?ref=br_tf

No wonder they call it Happy Cream Puff

On the second day of my birthday bash, we went to Lasema Spa located in Makati. While walking along Malugay street, I finally saw Happy Cream Puffs - my friend always post pictures from this shop and its really mouth watering lol

Well, I'm craving for some sweet treats even I'm on a diet ( a bite or two won't hurt right?). So after the spa my sister agreed we drop by to grab some goodies. 

sorry for the bad reso of my pic. my hands are too shaky lol

They got a lot of flavors to choose from. From the classic caramel cream puff to dark chocolate with almonds. I bought a box of 10 -- 200php (well its not enough for me but I need to watch those calories... boo!!!)  

I can say that each piece was heaven! the custard was velvety and creamy. Caramel was also crunchy and once you start eating one, you can't stop. It is best to consume it right away but it is still good the next day (btw, they put a reminder on the box) :) So thankful cause those babies satisfied my craving. 

Aside from cream puffs they also offer eclairs and croquembouche tower. I'm planning to buy one tower but my sister gave me that "look" haha. Better not to mess with my partner in crime lol

No wonder they call it Happy Cream Puff... it will take you to cloud 9! sooo happy! Best celebration ever!



Give in to your craving! 

Happy Cream Puff
Malugay St. San Antonio Makati City
Tel no:  02 817 4234 / 02 7071263

The Birthday Girl Visits Little TokYo

Two days before my big day, my sister's birthday surprise for me was visiting Little Tokyo located in Pasong Tamo (Chino Roces Avenue) beside Makati Cinema Square.

The place is awesome! its like visiting a part of Tokyo... well I haven't been to Tokyo before but this is what I see in the pictures LOL 

First stop:  Kagura 

They are famous with their Okonomiyaki and "Tiger Themed" resto. If you wish to be seated on the small table, its better to make your reservations early since the place is small inside. 

photobomb sighted lol (on the right)

reserved seat for someone else awwwww :(

First thing we ordered was Edamame (Boiled green soybean with salt) 107php

I'm not a fan of beans but this was an exception. Superb!

we ordered Okono mix (with pork, squid, shrimp and egg) 330php

and Modern Mix (with pork, squid, shrimp, egg and noodles) 360php. You can also jazz up your dish by adding some Katsuo - bushi (dried bonito shavings) 35php

The food was great and an order of okonomiyaki is already good for two. We are both full but she still got another surprise for me. Well its ok since it was a cheat day for both of us.

Next stop: Hana 

One of the restaurants known for their Takoyaki 120php. Read alot of reviews from them but I think this one didn't met my expectation. I think its because we went there too early and they just opened the store. I can't taste the octopus that much :(

Despite the disappointment from takoyaki, another dish from Hana made my day. I fell in love with it on the first bite...

ohhhhhhhh Pork Senbei  (this dish will send you to cloud 9 - taste wise and yes, too much will lead to heart attack haha) 120php

That was indeed a great comfort food. For dessert, Kakigori (flavored shaved ice) 70php

Japanese version of snow cones (of course without the cone lol) I ordered strawberry (cause its pink) and my sister ordered Ramune (Cola) both are awesome most especially the pork senbei (hahaha I can't get over with that dish)

Pork Senbei... where have you been all my life

It was a great gift from sister. We invited my cousin to join us and she gave me a bottle of strawberry zinfandel for my birthday :) One of my best memorable birthday bash!



Wanna experience Japan for a day?

Visit Little Tokyo
2277 Chino Roces Avenue Makati City

Kagura: 
Contact no. 02 - 894 3656

Hana: 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Hana.Restaurant.Little.Tokyo.Makati
Contact no. 02 - 828 8471