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Spoil your taste buds, appreciate more of the Filipino menu with a touch of Arabic flavors just within the town.
A unique food menu with distinct taste is served at this one of a kind coffee shop in Batangas City, where you can enjoy home comfort with cozy ambiance plus the great food and sips.
About the Owner
Ms. Princess Karina Villena together with her partner, Roland Rosales, aBatangueno Couple owned and conceptualized this coffee shop. They both work in the Middle East for years where most of their bonding time is spent in trying different restaurants to eat and have some coffee.
That leads to an idea of turning their love for coffee into a business where they would also love to invest their time and love for food.
To know more about coffee and stuff, they attended classes and search for potential suppliers and convert all of their ideas into realities, until Brewista is introduced. The Middle East’s influence reflects the concept of their cafe and food but not invalidating the locals.
[gallery link="file" ids="51963,51965,51969,51967,51968,51966"]About the Business
Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge, a Filipino food resto with a touch of Middle Eastern Cuisine is located at the heart of QV Plaza at Pallocan West, Batangas City a commercial building within a walking distance from the SM City Batangas. It was introduced to the public last June 23, 2018, and It operates from 10 am to 12 midnight.
Being the first combined concept in town, Brewista lets the customer experience the middle east feels through their menu, store concept that convey the quality of special coffee served with a twist and the Shisha (or Hookah) that is popular in that country which serves as the owners’ second home.
*Outsourcing local products to local potential suppliers and giving an avenue to local performers.
Despite being a combined concept coffee shop and restaurant Brewista, particularly its owners, support our Locals by outsourcing products from them. Their Bread and Pastries are homemade, baked by working home Moms. Other display products at their store are also outsourced locally.
Their acoustic stage and sing along area is open for local bands who used to go here and play music, Not limiting their performing time.
[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="51976,51977,51972,51971,51969,51973,51974,51975"]Special Features of Brewista
√ First in Batangas City to introduce the use of metal straw on drinks.
√ All ages are welcome here, with entertainment stuff like board games, coffee books, sing a long area.
√ Meeting place for business purposes.
√ Brewista is also the first coffee shop to offer authentic Turkish Coffee. It is not just a coffee shop but also a restaurant that offers a wide selection of food menu.
√ First Coffee Shop in Batangas City with Shisha (or Hookah).
Hookah Flavors :
Lemon
Vanilla
Pomegranate
Gum w/ Cinnamon
Mojito
Mint
Grape w/ Mint
Two Apples
Peach
Plum
Gum w/ Mint
*You can also avail 5 peso discount on your chosen drinks by bringing your own Tumbler.
This very first branch of Brewista is a fruit of humble beginnings with love and hard work of the owners. Their staff here are very accommodating, serving customers on their very best of work.
Home comfort and taste of something new are Brewista’s promise to its dear customers.
Brewista is having its second branch!
Ms. Princess is very glad to announce that their coffee store with hookah concept will have its second branch at Sabang, Lipa City and will be brewing soon.
Best of Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge
Known for a distinct taste of their Menu, here are some of Brewista’s best Filipino food with foreign influence.
Lakatan Croquettes
Cheese Coffee
Tropical Fusion
Iced Espasol
Tapsilog Croque Madame
Buko Pie Crumble
Minced Tapa Rice Bowl
Tuna Mousse and Biscotcho
Salmon Salad with Toasted Linga Dressing
Strawberry Banana Fruitee
Poached Chicken in Asado Sauce
| Brewista Coffee and Hookah Lounge Menu | |
| Brewiccino – Brewista Special Frappes | Fruitees |
| Classics | Over Iced | Ice Blended |
| Coffee Based | Strawberry |
| Mocha | Green Apple |
| Vanilla Bean | Kiwi |
| Salted Caramel | Lemon |
| Minty Oreo | Passion Fruit |
| Non-Coffee Based | Gourmet |
| Pure Vanilla | Coffee Based |
| Strawberry Cream | Cookie Dough |
| Cookies and Crea, | Oh My Oreo |
| Skinny Peppermint | Java Chips |
| Brewista Espresso and Brew | Caramel Pop |
| Espresso and Brew | Mudslide |
| Espresso | Brownie Temptation |
| Macchiato | Non-Coffee Based |
| Caramel Macchiato | Sunrise Blends |
| Choco Con Panna | Mango Graham |
| Caramel Con Panna | Tropical Passion |
| Sparkling Espresso w/ mint (iced) | Strawberry Shortcake |
| All-Time Favorite | Cinnamon Toast |
| Brewed Coffee | Toffee Nuts |
| Cafe Au Lait | Banana Split |
| Cafe Latte | White Matcha |
| Cafe Americano | Matcha Oreo |
| Cappuccino | Organic Tea ( Pot or Tea Bag) |
| Signature Drinks | Jasmine |
| Turkish Coffee | Hibiscus |
| Traditional w/ cardamom seed | Chamomile |
| Milk-Based | Earl Grey |
| Mocha Au Lait | Anise |
| Butter Brew | Morrocan Mint |
| White Cafe Bombon | Ginger |
| Monkey’s Cappuccino | Natural Green Tea |
| Black and Tan Latte | Organic Mint |
| Happy Hazel | Kid’s Choice Non-Coffee |
| Barako Fluffy | (Hot or Iced) Add 10php for Ice |
| Ice Brewko | Milk |
| Flavored Latte | Chocolate |
| Vanilla Latte | Hot Only | Submarine (Chocolatey) Flavors to choose from : |
| Mocha Latte | Toffee Coffee Twist |
| Mocha Mint Latte | Caramel |
| Matcha Latte | White Choco |
| Cardamom Milk Tea | Beers |
| Iced Cardamom Spiced Latte | Tiger black |
| Spiced Latte | Tiger Crystal |
| All-Time Favorite Pasta | Heineken |
| Meatballs spaghetti | Corona |
| Chicken Pesto | Stella Artois |
| Tuna Pasta | Smirnoff |
| Creamy Carbonara | Hoegarden |
| Rice Bowls | Wine |
| Pork Rice Bowl | Merlot |
| Chicken Rice Bowl | Sauvignon |
| Tuna Rice Bowl | Shots |
| Extra Fried Rice | Black Label |
| EGG add ons (1pc) | Water |
| Chicken | Evian |
| Spicy Chicken with Wedges | Philly Sandwiches |
| Honey Mustard with Wedges | Philly Roasted Pork Cheesesteaks |
| All Day Breakfast & Sandwiches | Philly Beef Sukiyaki Cheesesteaks |
| Big Brewista Meal | Chicken Parmigiana |
| Club Brewistawich | Snacks : |
| WBE- waffles, bacon, eggs | Fries |
| Brewitoas | Wedges |
| Pulled Pork | Nachos |
| Tuna Sandwich | Fish and Chips |
| Grilled Cheese | |
| Beef Quesadilla | |
| Cubano Panini |
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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 |
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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 |
Octadix Diner is a brand new restaurant that serves Freshly Baked Goodies and Best Selling All-Time Favorite Filipino Dishes located at E.A. Malabanan Bldg., Mabini St. Brgy II, Batangas City.4 It offers a wide variety of menu from classic rice meals, ala carte filipino dishes, pasta and shakes. You will be surprised that they offer affordable menus which is already inclusive of drinks.
Company Profile
After establishing Kitty Cut Hair and Nails Beauty Salon and Spa – the Hello Kitty themed Salon and Spa in Balagtas, Batangas City, Ms. Kat, the proud owner decided to create another business out of another thing that she really loves, YES! FOOD! Octadix Diner is a Rustic Styled Nature themed restaurant that would fill in your stomachs with All-Time Favorite Filipino Dishes. The restaurant’s name came from combinations of Octa (Greek-Latin Word for EIGHT) and Dix (French word for TEN) which are both notable dates for Ms Kat. Ms Kat by heart is a natural master baker who loves to bake for her friends when they have gatherings at her home. Some of them really loves it and asked her if she could take orders. She’s also a food lover and often travel from resto to resto to take a taste of their best selling food and she try to create her version of it at home.
Octadix Diner, offers affordable menus which is already inclusive of drinks from classic rice meals, ala carte filipino dishes, pasta and shakes.
| Rice Meals: (All served with side dish and iced tea) | Price |
| Chicken Inasal | 119 |
| Chicken Kebabs | 119 |
| Chicken BBQ | 119 |
| Grilled Pork Teriyaki | 119 |
| Grilled Pork Belly | 119 |
| Grilled Prok BBQ | 119 |
| Pork Kebab | 119 |
| Lechon Kawali | 119 |
| Beef Burger Steak | 89 |
| Rice | |
| Octadix Special Rice | 129 |
| Java Rice | 29 |
| Plain Rice | 19 |
| French Fries | 49 |
| All Day Breakfast: | |
| Tapsilog | 69 |
| Longsilog | 69 |
| Shangsilog | 69 |
| Pasta: (Served with Grilled Bread) | |
| Classic Spaghetti | 69 |
| Chicken Carbonara | 69 |
| Pansit Canton | 79 |
| Bihon Guisado | 79 |
| Ala Carte (good for 2-3 pax) | |
| Fried Chicken | 159 |
| Garlic Chicken | 179 |
| Pork Sisig | 139 |
| Crispy Karekare | 169 |
| Crispy Binagoongan | 169 |
| Lechon Kawali | 159 |
| Lumpiang Shanghai | 149 |
| Chopsuey | 139 |
| Pinakbet | 139 |
| Sandwiches: | |
| Octadixclubhouse | 79 |
| Tuna sandwich | 59 |
| Grilled bread | 29 |
| Drinks: | |
| Milk Shakes | 89 |
| *Oreo Cheesecake | 89 |
| *Vanilla | 89 |
| *Chocolate | 89 |
| Ice tea | 29 |
| Ice tea | 39 |
Basically, Octadix Diner is also a combination of Tasty Baked Pastries and Cakes and Ms Kat’s recreation of her Favorite Food. Octadix Diner recently open their first branch at E.A. Malabanan Bldg., Mabini St. Brgy II, Batangas City last August 20, 2017 and it’s been a blockbuster since day 1. Octadix is open from 9am to 8pm from Monday to Sunday. After enjoying their tasty food, you can also take instagramable photos inside the resto since every corner of the place is a work of art. From Japanese Tables, Nature Painted Walls, Frames, Good Lighting etc you can really have your best photos for your social media accounts.
A perfect business escape!
Strategically situated in the heart of Lipa, Batangas and right beside Robinsons Place Lipa.
JET Hotel is a one-stop, “bleisure” hotel, the first and only of its kind in Lipa, Batangas which provides convenience and accessible services and amenities for both business and leisure activities. It is a perfect place for business meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, and social events. They got everything for you! Check them out!
JET Hotel is home to different establishments that guests can choose from, such as a convenience store, salon, entertainment facility, alternative medical facility and service centers.
JET Hotel Facilities
[gallery link="file" ids="53413,53412,53406,53401,53399,53404,53405,53403,53402"]*Room Inclusions and Amenities
Complimentary breakfast
Complimentary use of swimming pool
Wireless Internet Access (Guest Room & Lobby)
Use of Business Corner
Queen-sized/ twin-sized beds
Hot and cold shower
Bathroom amenities
Smart LED TV
In-room personal safe
Writing desk with notepad & pen
Hair Dryer
Coffee & Tea making Facility
Personal Refrigerator
*Hotel Facilities
Hub & Spoke Restaurant
Roofdeck Plunge Pool, Bar & Events Place at Sky Hub
Mini Hub (Meeting Room)
Barong-Balisong Function Rooms (All Day Dining)
Barako Hall
Elevator and PWD Lifts
Commercial Establishments
JET Hotel’s Mini Hub
Located at the mezzanine level of JET Hotel, Mini Hub is a work-and-dine kind of venue. Book corporate meetings at the Mini Hub for more private events with its carpeted flooring, built-in audio-visual system, LED Smart TV and glass board screen for the projector. On a normal day, Mini Hub is an extension of Hub & Spoke and is a cafe lounge for guests who are looking for a place to work or study.
Capacity: 10-15 pax
JET Hotel’s Hub & Spoke
[gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="53407,53408,53410,53411"]Look no further, JET Hotel offers you Hub & Spoke, an all-day dining cafe perfect for guests who are looking for a unique food experience in the city. They offer western and continental cuisines and focal fusions. Hub & Spoke supports the local Batangas food to bring the experience closer to our guests.
Complimentary breakfast for hotel guests is served at Hub & Spoke.
Hub & Spoke’s Sky Hub Snack and Cocktail Bar
Gather your friends out at Sky Hub with a stunning view over-looking the city. Munch, sip and dip with access to our swimming pool as we offer variety of snacks like pica-pica, paired up with a selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits while enjoying the night cool breeze of Lipa.
Sky Hub can also be booked for private events ideal for parties and cocktail celebration.
Capacity: 40-50 pax
Published Rates
| ROOM TYPE | RATE |
| Standard Solo | P2,200.00 |
| JET Room Duo | P2,800.00 |
| JET Room Queen | P2,800.00 |
| Super Duo | P3,800.00 |
| Super Queen | P3,800.00 |
| Deluxe Duo | P6,500.00 |
| JET Gray Suite (Adj Deluxe Duo) | P6,800.00 |
| JET Black Suite | P7,100.00 |
| JET Gold Suite | P7,100.00 |
Conditions:
- Extra persons (12 years old & above) will be charged P1,000.00 per night
- Rates are inclusive of Government Tax
- Check-in time is 2:00 pm Check-out time is 12:00nn
- Rates are subject to change without prior notice
JET Hotel also caters to your Social Events like Birthday, Wedding, Debut, Christening and to Corporate Events like Meetings, Conferences and any company event.
Dine Al Fresco and un-wined with a FREE glass of Sangria!
Open daily from 1pm-8pm to serve you better!
*weather permit
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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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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.
Available for dine-in, take-out, and delivery transactions.
With community quarantines slowly easing up, we’ve been busy sprucing up the place for your homecoming. We’ll see you all real soon! Now with a Certificate of Authority to Operate Staycation from the Department of Tourism.
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 |