Serenitea, never promise what you can't Deliver

Serenitea Philippines has a branch in Robinsons Ermita Manila Padre Faura Wing. Ly and I were craving for milk tea. I wanted to have Gong Cha, but since she is not allowed to drink a lot of tea because of health reasons, we opted to get from Serenitea instead. And since we were too lazy to go to Robinsons Manila (Pedro Gil/Padre Faura) from the Department of Tourism (Kalaw), we just decided to call up Serenitea and asked for our drinks to be delivered.



Serenitea Robinsons Manila Delivery number: +632-4742725

I asked if they have a minimum order for delivery to Kalaw (DOT), and they said it was Php 350. No worries, since I asked some other people to order with us to complete the minimum delivery requirement of Serenitea.

I ordered for a large Serenitea Hokkaido Milk Tea, 25% sugar level, with pearls as add on, while Ly got a large Green Apple Yakult drink. I also ordered for ASec.LPJ and Sir Pat (large Hokkaido Milk Tea and large Wintermelon Milk Tea).



I asked how long it will take for them to deliver my orders, since Kalaw is just near Robinsons Manila. They initially said that it will take them an hour and thirty minutes (1 hr and 30 mins) for them to deliver, and I asked politely if they can do it in an hour (1 hr) instead. They agreed.

Right now, It's a few minutes past 3 o'clock PM, 2 hours after (and counting), and my Serenitea Milk Tea orders still haven't arrived. I called them to inquire where my milk tea orders are, and they said it's still there. They are still waiting for their riders, who are on their way back (according to them). I insisted that they promised to deliver the orders in an hour, and all what they can answer is that they'll deliver my orders right next.

I wonder what time will it arrive? I will update you once they do. I didn't expect the poor service from Serenitea. Sad :(

EDIT: As of 3:25 PM, Serenitea Milk Tea Delivery arrives! Better late than never? Still, it's no excuse to promise to deliver within an hour, then actually deliver 2 hour and 25 minutes later. I hope Serenitea fixes this. Good thing, your milk tea is good.

Shoe Size 13: Boxfresh Keel Combo

It is sad when all you want is to buy a pair of good shoes for yourself, and yet, almost anywhere you look, they all just have size 11 or 12 as their largest. That is the common scenario when I ask every shoe store what their largest shoe size is. It's really depressing not to have a size that fits you in the Philippines. I tend not to ask at all anymore.

Imagine how happy I was when I finally found this pair that fits me at Res Toe Run. A Boxfresh Keel Combo Black/Blue U.S. Size 13. :) Boxfresh is a British fashion label founded in 1989 by Roger Wade. They are the British streetwear originators.

You know, my shoe-shopping story is like Cinderella; but in this case, it's me trying to find the shoes that will fit me. Yes, I foot is a size 13. So my shoes tend to be size 13 1/2, 14, or sometimes, even 15. You know, they say, the bigger the feet are, the bigger the.....socks needed. Thankfully, I still have socks which fit my feet. ;)



Boxfresh / (n)/ |bäks•-,fresh|
1. Someone or something that is new and cool or innovative in a fashion sense.
2. Originally derived from New York hip-hip slang, describing a new pair of footwear as being ‘fresh out of the box’.

MARU: Korean Restaurant in Manila

MARU is a relatively newly opened Korean Restaurant in Robinsons Place Manila. We were curious about the place since its opening because of its well lit interiors, and a bit classy but cool look from the outside. One day after work, my friends and I decided to eat dinner and try the place out. Thankfully, it was actually a good restaurant, with good food.



SAMGYEOP SAL (PHP 300) - A popular Korean dish, which consist of thick fatty pork belly meat, somewhat like bacon, but not marinated or seasoned. It's usually accompanied by two kinds of sauces, namely, ssamjang or a paste with chili and soybean paste with sesame oil, and gireumjang, which is made of salt and sesame oil The meat was good, but it lacks flavor. I expected too much from their description that it was similar to bacon, but I guess nothing beats the good old bacon strip, eh?



JEUKSUK BULGOGI (PHP 420) - Marinated thin slices of tender beef, which cooks perfectly on the grill. A must try if you decide to dine in this restaurant. It definitely won't disappoint as it's really tender and juicy. This one's my favorite! :)



But before the main course, they will give you around 8 plates of different banchan or side dishes or starters if you may, which includes the usual Korean dishes such as Kimchi, and some others which I don't know what they're called. They also give you this plate with lettuce, chili and garlic. You use the lettuce as a wrap for the meat you grill. I tell you, the food is really good, and healthier.




Yuri of Lost Tsinelas and Sheena of (insert blog name here later), two of my really good friends. Good Food + Good Friends = Great Fulfilling Evening :) Until the next food adventure! Can you suggest a restaurant we can try? ;)