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Vilma’s Lechon is a family run business located in Brgy. Bolbok, Lipa City, with a branch in Darasa, Tanauan City, which provides crispy and delicious Lechong Baboy and Lechong Baka with their signature sauce.
The History
Inspired by the legacy left by their parents, Vilma’s Lechon was conceptualized in the 1970s through the hard works of Mr. Felix Leynes and Mrs. Vilma Leynes. Before putting up the lechon business, Mr. Felix Leynes used to supply pigs to one of the most popular Lechon establishments in Manila where he learned the tricks of the trade, eventually put up his own.
In 1983, Vilma’s Lechon was formally opened to the public. Like any other startups, it was not a smooth sail at first. They had their fair share of non-paying customers and scammers. Nonetheless, through continuous innovations and catching of the trend and staying resilient, the establishment was able to overcome these setbacks.
The Lechon
The secret, as per Vilma’s Lechon, is in the pig and cow itself. Mr. Felix Leynes, up to this day, still personally does the trade and quality control of their primary ingredient.
Procedure
Upon arrival from the city’s slaughterhouse, the carcass is first inspected and goes through secondary cleaning. Then, it is affixed on a steel pole and then stuffed with a mixture of herbs and spices. (They are also open to clients’ special requests in terms of flavorings and stuffing.) Once sewn up, the carcass is rubbed with a combination of milk and water which gives the lechon that enticing red color. The pig is roasted over charcoal fire for around two and a half hours – depending on size – while continuously lathered with oil.
As for the lechong baka, after being slaughtered, it is affixed on a specially produced steel pole. Unlike with Lechon Baboy, the taste of the Lechong Baka does not come from the stuffing but from a specially concocted marinate that has been with the family for years. It is then roasted over charcoal fire and checked from time to time.
Their famous sauce, on one hand, has gone through years of experimenting and perfecting to ensure that it would stand out among its competitors.
The Staff
They are really friendly and accommodating. Since it is a family owned business and their home serve as the primary business center, the whole family has had a habit of personally catering to their clients’ needs, together with their equally accommodating staff. Despite unpleasant and sometimes depleting experiences with previous customers, they still strive to provide their customers with the best tasting lechon for their festivities and occasions.
Eatery
Later on, Mrs. Vilma Leynes decided to open an eatery to go along their lechon business. They serve house specialties like lechon, lechong paksiw, and dinuguan.
Client
Over the years, they were able to supply lechon to popular resorts, companies, and fiestas not just in the province of Batangas but also in Metro Manila and other neighboring provinces. They have also had clients who brought the product overseas.
Branches:
Branch 1
Brgy Bolbok, Katipunan Rd, Lipa, 4218 Batangas
Branch 2
Darasa, Tanauan City, Batangas
Contact Details:
Address : Brgy Bolbok,, Katipunan Rd, Lipa, 4218 Batangas
Tel No.043 756 4971
Cellphone No.0917 811 5690 | Bheybie Gonzales
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Definitely, no one can say no to Yeiz Tea Taiwan Milk Tea and Fruit Tea. Yes, this is another milk tea shop review but it tastes like no others!
Opened in a corner beside Lipa City Colleges, Yeiz Tea boasts of their perfect blend of milk tea flavors and smoothies.
It’s another milk tea craze to include in our bucket lists to try on!
About the Owner
[gallery link="file" ids="52804,52806,52802,52803,52805"]Engr. Yesly Amor Maglinao Bustria is the owner of Yeiz Tea, an own brand of milk tea shop that mixes tastes in Lipa City. She is a Licensed Geodetic Engr., Owner of Bustria Land Surveying, Licensed Real Estate Broker and the current Director for Geodetic Engineer Batangas Chapter.
She really loves milk teas and the idea of having a shop, after a failed supposed franchise of a milk tea brand because of some legal matters, she entered an idea of establishing her own brand instead. She trained in Manila for Milk Tea, Fruitea and Smoothie making.
Engr. Yesly made sure that the tastes of Yeiztea products are modified depending on her taste preference and what she really thinks people would love too.
About the Business
[gallery link="file" ids="52808,52810,52809"]Yeiz Tea Taiwan Milk Tea & Fruitea is an own brand of milk tea shop located at Solis St, Cor. Katigbak St., Brgy 11, Lipa City. Last September 18,2019 was its grand opening.
The shop’s name is basically derived from the name of the owner, Engr. Yesly since her college friends used to call her “yeiz” and it has been the suggestion of her sisters.
It offers a variety of sips falling under Milk Teas, Fruiteas, Hot Teas, Smoothies and Pica pica. The staff are happily serving customers with their favorite sips.
Yeiz tea’s patron customers are students and those people who really love their milk teas and all.
For Yeiz Tea’s Loyal customers, they introduced the loyal tea metallic cards that once they filled the 12 slots, the customers are entitled to free milk tea.
Last November 1 they launched the “free 12*12 pillow every end of the month” , that for every purchase is equivalent to 1 raffle entry. Items to be given changes monthly.
Aside from her love for Milkteas, Engr. Yesly is fond of singing, in fact she is planning to have a mini bar or an open stage at the second floor of the shop for customers to freely sing while waiting for their orders and also a conference area for business purposes, she wanted to make this happen before the year ends, or early next year.
Engr. Yesly also mentioned that Yeiz Tea will be opened for franchise soon.
Yeiz Tea Taiwan Milk Tea & Fruitea
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="52812,52813,52817,52815,52807,52816,52814,52811"]| Yeiz Tea Menu | |
| Milk Tea with Sinkers | Hot Teas |
| Pearl Milk Tea | Assam Black Tea |
| Salted Caramel | Jasmine Green Tea |
| Chocolate | Smoothies |
| Wintermelon | Oreo with Ice Cream |
| Okinawa | Strawberry |
| Matcha Bubble | Dark Chocolate |
| Hokkaido | Buko Pandan |
| Taro | Mango |
| Healthy Options | Java Chip |
| Calamansi Green Tea | Fruitea |
| Yakult Green Tea | Strawberry |
| Snacks | Mango |
| Nachos | Green Apple |
| Fries ( Cheese, Barbeque, Sour Cream, Chilli Barbeque ) | Lychee |
Bambu is an events place, cafe & bar, resort located at Daang Janopol, Brgy. Santor, Tanauan, Batangas offering Asian and American cuisine by Chef Abe Arayata, and Chef Ariel Atienza. A private modernized farm built for the perfect outdoor and indoor dining experience. Surrounded by bamboo trees where family, friends, and loved ones can enjoy the spacious ambiance and fresh air. The perfect getaway for any special occasion, and holiday getaways.
Bambu started as a rest house of the Arayata family. Then, luckily Mr. Abe Arayata the son of the owner got inspired to be a chef and to create his own restaurant someday because of his grandparents who taught him how to cook when he was young. He saw the potential in the place and created multiple services such as a restaurant, events place, and a resort inside.
Today, Bambu is a family-owned business not only known for its exclusivity, but also for its delicacies such as Tahong Sisig, Hamonado Crispy Pata, Garlic Rose Mary Pork Ribs, and Kalabasa Cheesecake. It’s a farm to table restaurant by Chef Abe Arayata a graduate from Enderun Colleges, and Chef Ariel Atienza our local chef who worked at a 5-star hotel in Saudi Arabia.
The Place
[gallery link="file" columns="4" ids="50137,50152,50153,50155,50154,50156,50157,50158,50159,50160,50161,50162"]Bambu Cafe Bar and Events is located at Daang Janopol, Brgy. Santor, Tanauan City Batangas and is very accessible from Startollway’s Tanauan Exit. It’s also a minute away from Tanauan’s colorful Cityhall.
Once you enter Bambu Cafe, Bar and Events’ compound, you’ll notice the different varieties of bamboo plants inside which makes the place cool and breezy. The Bamboo Plants are a personal collection of the owner’s grandfather and father. Parking space can also accommodate a lot of vehicles because the place is intended to cater to tourists who travel to Batangas and nearby cities and municipalities like Tagaytay and Laguna.
The Restaurant
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="50137,50138,50139,50140,50141,50142,50143,50145,50146,50147,50149,50150"]Simple yet elegant is the best way to describe the restaurant which adds comfort to guests. The restaurant’s interior is a combination of industrial and modern design, conjuring a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. The place is well lit and spacious that makes every corner of it instagramable and picture-perfect. While relaxing music plays on the background to make the experience better while waiting for the food to be served. There is also a stage for performances of local live bands who play every Saturday at the restaurant to give the opportunity to local talents to showcase their talents. This is a great restaurant in Tanauan to dine in!
Event and Resort Amenities
[gallery link="file" ids="50156,50158,50154,50159,50153,50163,50164,50165,50179"]A spacious fully air-conditioned events place for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, etc which can cater up to 300-350 persons. They also have 6 rooms with modern interior design for their guests who want to stay and a 3-5ft. swimming pool where guests can relax and enjoy the summer heat.
The Owner
Mr. Abraham Arayata is the owner of Bambu Cafe Bar and Events, a young businessman who has a bachelors degree in Business Administration and he also took up a culinary course in order for him to pursue his passion in cooking. Aside from being the owner, he is also the head chef of Bambu. His love for cooking was the influence of his mother and his grandmother.
His passion for cooking was influenced by his mother and grandmother. At first, the place was just a farm and a rest house used by the family. After graduation, he thought of investing for the betterment of the place and eventually developed it into a restaurant. He is also fond of organic farming, the herbs that they are using for their dishes are found within their backyard. As for the meat and seafood ingredients, they purposely restrict the number of inventory to guarantee the quality of every dish. Customers may call ahead of time to secure a specific meal. Menu Chef Abe is very fond of Filipino cuisine and a fan of the dishes cooked by his mother and grandmother thus giving him inspiration for the menu plus some twist to entice your palate.
Bambu Cafe Bar and Events also gives opportunities to local talents as they are open for local bands to perform on the restaurant and local entrepreneurs as they have a corner for local products here in Batangas.
Menu
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="50167,50168,50169,50170,50171,50172,50173,50174,50175,50176,50177,50178"]Chef. Abraham is very fond of Filipino food and a fan of the dishes of his mother and grandmother that he used to eat when he was a kid which gives him an idea of putting a twist on it.
Some of the recorded Best Seller food on their resto is the Tahong Sisig, Kalderetang Baka, Lechon Kawali with Bagoong Rice, Pininyahang Adobo sa Gata, Grilled Mackerel with Chatni sauce and Crispy Pata and for their dessert is the Kalabasa Cheese Cake, for their drinks they have Calamansi Basil Juice and Raspberry Iced Tea.
Aside from the stated menu, they also have a variety of scrumptious Filipino – inspired dishes where customers can choose what their stomach craves.
| ALL DAY BREAKFAST | MAINS |
| Tapasuki | FISH/SEAFOOD |
| Homemade Corned Beef | Sinaing na Tulingan |
| Tortang Talong with Tinapa | Grilled Mackerel with Chatni Sauce |
| Kinumutang Fried Rice | Blue Marlin with Red Pepper Sauce |
| Gambu (Gambas) | |
| APPETIZER | PORK |
| Liempo Sisig | Lechon Kawali with Bagoong Rice |
| Tahong Sisig | Barbeque Pork Ribs |
| Fried Lumpia | Garlic Rosemary Pork Ribs |
| Krispy Teynga | Hamonado Crispy Pata |
| Potato Chips | Kare-Kare con Hamonado Crispy Pata |
| BEEF | |
| VEGGIES | Kalderetang Baka |
| Kulawong Talong | Kalderetang Lengua |
| Fresh Lumpiang Ubod | Crispy Tadyang |
| CHICKEN | |
| SOUP | Pininyahang Adobo sa Gata |
| Tinolang Manok | Tanglad Fried Chicken |
| Bambulalo | |
| RICE | |
| NOODLES | Plain Rice |
| Bambu Los Fideos | Garlic Rice |
| Bagoong Rice | |
| DESSERT | Chorizo Fried Rice |
| Kalabas Cheese Cake | |
| Longhina’s Homemade Cassava | DRINKS |
| Turon Creme | Calamansi Basil Juice |
| Banana Con Yelo | Raspberry Iced Tea |
The cold weather will never bother us in any way with our hot Goto-Lomi!!!
Two of the most famous Batangueno dishes combined into one. A traditional lomi using an authentic goto soup, served with fork-tender beef tripe and beef skin, topped with scotch egg, meatballs and Ilocos.
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Chianneb’s Restaurant Lemery is a Cozy Nordic-inspired Restaurant in the heart of Lemery Batangas.
This restaurant from Barangay Ayao-Iyao offers the most satisfying Pinoy Cuisines and offers a 360° “Probinsya” feel view at their Alfresco Roof Deck.
About the Owner
Vanni Garcia, a former OFW and former hotelier, and business partner Michelle Bereña, a Chef started the business last 2017 in small nipa huts.
The pandemic paved the way to start Chianneb’s Restaurant Lemery branch is their 3rd branch. According to Mr. Vanni, they accidentally stumble upon this good location when their delivery rider needs assistance delivering goods at Villa Jovita. Luckily, he got the chance to talk to the owner and grabbed the opportunity to put up a new branch.
About the Restaurant
Chianneb’s Restaurant offers a cozy and chill place for your friends and family to dine in and relax. This 2-story-building has an indoor restaurant and an Alfresco Roof Deck which offers a 360° degree nature-inspired view. They also cater events and deliver to nearby resorts and events areas.
They also wanted to share that they want their clients to experience the best by great food and great customer experience thru a happy vibe working environment.
Food
Chianneb’s Restaurant is well-known for its most satisfying Pinoy Cuisines and mouth-watering dishes. Most on their list are Filipino Comfort Dishes that are budget-friendly.
Their management wants locals and visitors to experience great food without spending too much money.
Delivery, Events Catering, and Food Packages
Chiannebs Restaurant also offers a ton of Food Packages for different events such as Weddings, Birthdays, Team gatherings, or even your Family Outing.
They also have their own delivery team for hassle-free door-to-door delivery of mouth-watering dishes at nearby resorts or at the comfort of your own home.
They also have live bands performers every night!
Check out their menu:
Located in Ayala Highway, the food avenue of Lipa City, Ka Jec’s Bangihan is a grill restaurant with a lot of parking space, cool ambiance, great hangout seats, and an awesome Filipino street food menu.
Their bestseller is the Isaw (or grilled Chicken Intestines). Instead of eating it in noisy, polluted and smelly streetside (with probably unhealthy sauces), you get to enjoy your isaw with your friends seated on picnic chairs and tables with proper edison-bulb lighting listening to a live acoustic band on some days.
Another can’t-miss on the menu is the turon, a flavorful blend of bananas, sesame seeds, butter, and sugar, that will make you forget you had just street food, and will probably make you order some more for take-out.
Ka Jec’s General Manager Ms. Eena Morada was very accommodating and served us the best food that most of their customers like.
[gallery link="file" ids="41845,41847,41874,41876,41868,41869,41844,41848,41877"]Here are some other notable food on the menu :
Pork Barbeque – P85
Isaw (Manok) – P85
Adidas – P85
Onion Rings – P75
Nachos – P125
Fries Overload – P160
Turon – P50
Sisig – P150
Ka Jec’s Pansit – P150
Chessy Tuna Dynamite – P125
Looking for a staycation that offers both tranquility and convenience? Experience the best of both worlds, right where you’re meant to be! 
Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co.
‘Tis the season everyone mixes tastes and Cuenqueños love how Black Boba does this.
If you were one of the milk tea lovers of this age or if you simply like the mix-match of tastes, you must not miss Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co.
Black Boba has its own formula of stirring milk tea craze in Batangas and no one’s stopping its hype! With varieties to choose, from healthy choices to conscious milk tea preferences, fruities or non-tea based and more picas and goodies offered, Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is a phenomenal sip in a cup!
About the Owner
Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is a milk tea shop in Cuenca, Batangas, conceptualized by Ms. Diana Rose Duran and established together with her business partners.
Ms. Duran’s first love was really bread and pastries until she landed in Taiwan and got to taste the milk tea she fell in love with. Hooked into it, she was inspired to conceptualize her own milk tea brand.
Black Boba is the fruit of her passion for food and business, which is why she spends most of her time in their milk tea shop. Black Boba is the page of her life’s book that imparts the value of pursuing where you are good and passionate which will lead you to the success you have always wanted.
She is also fond of Korean dramas, webtoons, and stuff which is very clear from how Black Boba Milktea Shop’s interior is a uniquely designed artistry.
About the Business
Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is an original branded milk tea shop located at Verdan Building, Poblacion 2, Cuenca, Batangas. It opened last March 18, 2019, and is managed by Ms. Diana Rose Duran with her two business partners. Their brand name stands for the black and white theme of the store and Boba means Pearls.
Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is uniquely designed with Ms. Duran being a K-Drama fan at heart. The shop concept is a webtoon world, inspired by a cafe in Seoul which is black and white themed.
Black Boba always ensures 100% freshly brewed tea from Taiwan. Plus, it has a lot more to offer with variants falling under Frappes, Fruit Teas, Smoothies and Pica pica. They continuously innovate and create flavors that are why their products are their own mix, recipe, and flavor.
Students and locals of all ages from Cuenca and its adjacent municipalities like San Jose and Alitagtag are their patron customers. Even foreign tourists, visitors, stop by to visit for Black Boba milk tea.
Until the present, Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is stirring cups of success and gratefulness to their customers whose taste buds never forget to crave for their milk teas and offers.
Promos and plans
Black Boba sells an eco-friendly cup where customers can avail it for an additional 10 pesos in their purchase. Since the cup is reusable, every purchase of milk tea using this cup is 5 pesos less from their orders.
Ms. Diana is very proud to announce that Black Boba Milktea Shop & Co. is open for franchise this coming September. Right now, it is only available within Batangas province but does not close opportunities of venturing out in more places nationwide.
| MILK TEA | FRAPPE |
| Classic Milk Tea | Hershey’s Choco Frappe |
| Okinawa Milk Tea | Hershey’s Milo |
| Hokkaido Milk Tea | Milo Cappuccino |
| Wintermelon Milk Tea | Mocha Hazelnut |
| Oreo Milk Tea | Cocoa Hazelnut |
| Taro Milk Tea | Coffee Jelly |
| Cocoa Milk Tea | Mango Graham |
| Matcha Milk Tea | Strawberry Oreo |
| Honeydew Milk Tea | Chocolate Chip Cream |
| Milo Chip Cream | |
| FRUIT TEA | Java Chip |
| Blueberry | Kitkat Frappe |
| Green Apple | |
| Kiwi | SMOOTHIES |
| Lemon | Taro |
| Lychee | Cocoa |
| Mango | Honeydew |
| Orange | Coffee Jelly |
| Passion Fruit | Matcha Green Tea |
| Peach | |
| Pineapple | ROCK SALT AND CHEESE |
| Raspberry | Oreo Milk Tea |
| Strawberry | Cocoa Milk Tea |
| Winter Melon | Classic Milk Tea |
| Matcha Milk Tea | |
| BOBA YAKULT SERIES | Cocoa and Oreo Milk Tea |
| Yakult Lemon Juice | |
| Yakult Green Apple Juice | BOBA ICE CREAM SPECIAL |
| Yakult Blueberry Juice | Ice Cream Cocoa Milk Tea |
| Yakult Raspberry Juice | Ice Cream Matcha Milk Tea |
| Yakult Lychee Juice | Ice Cream Oreo Milk Tea |
| Ice Cream Cocoa & Oreo Milk Tea | |
| BOBER’s CHOICE | Ice Cream Strawberry Cocoa Milk Tea |
| Boba TIGER Milk Tea | |
| 3BB Milk Tea (pudding+crystals+boba) | TOPPINGS AND SINKERS |
| Boba’s Special (cocoa milk tea with cream cheese) | Boba (pearls) |
| Iced Coffee | Crystals (nata) |
| Strawberry’ Cocoa Milk Tea | Egg Pudding |
| Bobatella | Coffee Crystals |
| Green Apple Fruit tea | Rock Salt and Cheese |
| Hersheys Choco Frappe | Popping Boba (Lychee, Strawberry, Mango) |
| Coffee jelly smoothies | |
| SOLO | |
| OTHER OFFERINGS | Fries |
| Boba Teapsy ( Alcohol Infused Milk Tea) | Hashbrown |
| – Buyers must present their ID’s validating that they are 18 yrs old and above upon purchasing the Boba Teapsy. | 8pcs Nuggets |
| Mojos Plain | |
| Cream Series (non-tea based) | Mojos Buffalo |
| Milk Tea on a Gallon and Jar | |
| Spicy Tuna Pasta | COMBO |
| Beef Cheesy Nachos | Fries and 2 Hashbrown |
| Milk Tea with Fries | Fries and Nuggets |
| Milk Tea with Fries & Nuggets | Fries and Mojos Plain |
| Fries and Mojos Buffalo |
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Lorenzo’s Place, a new and exciting restaurant complete with function rooms, a place where -you can celebrate life with us, with a fresh new menu, exciting lights and sounds equipment, reservation space for parties of 280 persons, exclusive meeting rooms, separated smoking area and brand new all hardwood dance floor.
We are also the first in the CALABARZON area to have a life-size LED display. Our products include a variety of native Filipino dishes, Chinese Cuisine/Asian Fusion and an array of international menus that suits your palate.
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