MUNCH MONSTER raid: Ice Cream Store sa Caruncho

A cool treat for less than P100!

Ice cream store sa Caruncho is a perfect for budget conscious daters and barkadas. They serve ice cream, shakes and pizza. Food prices start at P4.00 to P135.00 only.

Piggy and I stumbled upon this place last year. I read a good review of this place from fellow blogger Ninyo together with his girlfriend Kirsten(budgetdates.blogspot.com) and  decided to surprise Piggy and bought him a treat at the Ice cream store sa Caruncho branch.

Last Thursday- January 19, 2012 while patiently waiting in Pasig City Hall for our business permits to be processed we decided to go out for a while and grab a quick snack. Piggy suggested that we go to Ice cream store, being in the vicinity and all. Luckily I brought my camera this time.

Nothing spectacular about the place, no ambiance or romantic feel for dates, it’s more of a simple hangout place reminiscent of the 90’s. We ordered one solo Beefy Sausage Pizza (P35.00),Tiramisu Magic (P65.00) and 1 Ays Drop (P6.00). He said that the pizza was better than other low priced pizzas sold in the market. The bread was soft enough to bite through. Our Tiramisu Magic consisted of 3 scoops of ice cream, double dutch, chocolate and cheese topped with 2 choco wafer bars and chocolate. I loved the double dutch and chocolate ice cream but not a fan of the cheese flavor; anyway it was good enough for the price, too bad they ran out of cherries and whip cream.

Overall, we were satisfied with the food and service and wouldn’t mind going back.

Total food cost: Solo Beefy Sausage Pizza-P35.00 + Tiramisu Magic-P65.00 +1 Ays Drop-P6.00 = P106.00

happyZ thoughts: Desserts are sweeter when shared

Walker Map: From MRT Shaw Boulevard/Edsa Crossing

1. Ride a jeep going to Pasig Palengke.

2. Tell the driver to drop you off Ice Cream Storem you'll be dropped off at the opposite direction.

3. Just cross the street and you're there.

4. Jeep fare - P8.00/passenger

Bite Cost: P4.00 – P135.00

Munch Worthy: Yes. 9 bites!

Walker repeat: Yes

The Ice Cream Store has numerous branches throughout Metro Manila so it wouldn't be a challenge going to one :D

For menu photos click here

MUNCH MONSTER raid: Cafe Lidia

Bonifacio Day food tipid trip! Taking advantage of the holiday Jai invited me to eat lunch at Café Lidia. Although it was far from our place, we were drawn to it by good reviews from different blog sites.

We arrived past 1:00 pm and were surprised to see the restaurant almost full. We didn’t make any reservations but luckily we got a table. Jai insisted that I choose whatever pizza I wan, I was supposed to order the Margherita (tomato and basil pizza) but Jai already tried it before with his friends so to be fair I wanted Jai to try another flavor. 

I ordered the Trio Formaggi (three cheese pizza), plus their famous buffalo wings for P160.00 (around 5-6pcs.)

We were very happy our pizza, 12 inches for P215.00 and it did not disappoint! Being a cheese lover I added extra parmesan cheese on top. The thin crust with a generous amount of three kinds of cheeses deserves a two thumbs up! It made our lunch date extra yummy and cheesier! I told Jai that it’s similar to Pizza Hut’s Ultimate Cheese Pizza but Jai disagreed, he liked Ultimate Cheese better (a little biased here: Ultimate Cheese is his ultimate favorite). Well I guess you can’t completely compare the two because Ultimate Cheese obviously has more kinds of cheeses and has a thicker crust.


Another pleaser was the Buffalo wings, it was flavorful and cooked just right, you can taste the crispiness of the chicken covered with a sweet marinade with a slight hint of chili.  We were kind of expecting it to be spicier like the common Buffalo wings in other restaurants but nevertheless it was worth the try but our number 1 choice for Buffalo wings is STILL Don Henricos :D

proof that we were really FULL!

We thought of ordering cake or ice cream for dessert but we were already full. Other food items I’d like to try are Mozzarella Sticks, Lasagna and Almond Sansrival, while Jai’s picks are Nachos, Pasta ala Lidia and Grilled Pork Belly. 

I recommend this restaurant for those who love Italian food but wouldn’t want to spend over P500.00. Food menu items are reasonably priced and doesn't comprise the quality of food. Waiters and Waitresses are very accommodating and it would be nice to give them a tip. (P.S. No service charge) 


Total food cost: Trio Formaggi Pizza- P215.00 + Buffalo wings (good for 2)- P160.00 + 2 glasses of water (free) + Tip-P20.00 = P395.00


Walker Map: From MRT Shaw
1. Ride a jeep bound to Pasig Palengke, tell the driver to drop you off Jollibee, Rotonda. 
2. Cross the street going to 7/11. Fare: P8.00/person
3. From 7/11 cross the street going to Youth Jam.
4. Ride a jeep bound for Marikina Palengke, tell the driver to drop you off in front of Cafe Lidia at Calderon St. Fare: P13.00/person

Bite Cost: 150.00/person, P500.00/for 2
Munch Worthy: Yes 

Walker repeat: will go back for their pizza 

happy customer

Affordable Italian cuisine under P500.00 at Cafe Lidia
Located at 64 Calderon St. Calumpang, Markina Heights
Facebook Page:  Cafe Lidia

Operating Hours: 
Sunday: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 11:30 pm