Zark's Burger Achieved

While I was watching tv this afternoon, I got a text from Marijo asking me if she and Arthur can drop by to get the suit we borrowed from her. Ofcourse the answer was yes since im stucked here at home most of the time.

As we were catching up, I overheard my mom telling kuya dan what she wanted to order at Zark's. Being the pregnant woman that I am (i am hungry most of the time) I mentioned that I want the bacon-wrapped burger that I saw from one of my facebook friends who posted a picture way back (Sorry ! Cant remember who! lol). My mom then reminded me that what she will order is for tomorrow.

Kuya Dan is actually our resident go to guy when it comes to house maintenance and the likes. He is absolutely the jack of all trades. An electrician, a carpenter, painter, cook, you name it! He is every house manager's dream. Plus, he is Caleb's god father. He has connections at Zark's burger coz he's the responsible for designing, maintaining and the over-all head of construction for Zark's Katipunan branch.

Even before it opened it's Katipunan Branch and even before I knew that Kuya Dan was working for Zarks, I already wanted to try eating there but the branches are way to far from where I live. So when we found out that they will be opening a branch near my area I already told myself that no matter what happens I will achieve Zark's.

My mom was craving for burgers tonight but her concern was if we go there, we might wait for hours because of the queue. So while looking at the online menu, I asked her, why do we have to wait until tomorrow? Why dont we just go there tonight. I asked kuya dan if he can call up zark's and ask if they can make a reservation for us (which they dont normally do). He immediately called up one of the waiters to ask if there were lots of people and if he can squeeze in a table for 5 in the queue. Suddenly, a table was reserved for us.

Anyhows when we got there, the place was packed! The diner was located at the 2nd floor and the queue was all the way down the stairs from the 2nd floor all down to the bottom of the stairs. Thanks to Kuya Dan we didnt have to go through the line. We immediately went up and sa a table waiting for us. Such a shame that I wasnt able to take a picture of the queue.

We started with an order of cheese nachos. At 65 Php it was already a great deal and a good appetizer for the 5 of us.

 

I ordered for the Bacon-Wrapped Burger. Seriously, If I am not pregnant, I wouldn't dare eat this. but my baby is calling for bacon and besides who can say no to bacon? Then bun was cooked just right and the burger was well done. Surprisingly, I didn't find it overwhelming at all! My cousin and I ordered for this and I jokingly told him to eat the burger and save up all the bacon for tomorrow's breakfast

Zark's bacon-wrapped burger at 240 Php. Served with Fries and Drinks.

Mom ordered for the Blue Cheeseburger. It was big! I didnt get to taste it but mom said it was yummy but because of the serving size, she was not able to finish it and we had to have it wrapped.

The Blue Cheeseburger. Described in the menu as a burger topped with mushrooms and bleu cheese dressing  135 Php served with fries and drinks.

My sister though, who is the only thin person in our family didnt opt for any burgers tonight but chose to have desert instead and ordered for the Deep-Fried Mars. I swear to God that before I give birth, I will go back to Zark's, skip any burger and order for this instead. I tasted it and it's just heaven in a bite.

Deep Fried Mars Bar served with Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. 125 Php

After this gluttonous dinner that we had, I felt guilty of eating too much, but what the heck, whats done is done and besides, the important thing is that we had fun!

Thank you Zark's Burgers! I shall return!

Zark's Burgers Branches:
Taft:
Archer's nook, Malate (In front of LA Salle Taft, same building where Yellow Cab is) 

BF homes branch: 
President's Ave, in front of Shawarma Snack Center 

Katipunan:
In front of Ateneo, beside
Pizza hut/same bldg with flaming wings.

http://www.zarksburgers.com/

Serenitea of Turmoil

Yesterday, after our weekly trip to the grocery, we headed to San Juan as mom needed to pick up some of the scrap booking stuff she ordered at lasting impressions. On the way, she suggested that we try Serenitea.

As a loyal fan of Bubble Tea, I was hesitant. However, I decided why not give it a try since it was extremely hot and Im really thirsty already.

When we got there, there were no vacant seats so I was kinda thinking, hey this must be really good. The guy behind the counter greated us a with a loud “EEOWWWW POHHH!” (seriously) without smiling. He had a nametage which says his name was “Raymond”

When I saw the menu, I was kinda confused on what to order. Undecided, I went for a large Wintermelon Frost with Pearl and Crystals assuming that it was sort of the “shake” version of there teas as Im not really a fan of the normal tea or milk tea. As my cousin was also with us, he ordered for a large honey aloe and he asked if he can choose the sweetness level of his order Raymond said “Ay hindi po pwede kasi Automatic na po yung sweetness non” I was like whoa! Automatic! We also ordered for chicken chop and potato rounds. My cousin also had their “loyaltea card” wherein you get a stamp everytime you order for a large drink. He handed the card to Raymond and when he returned it, there was only one stamp. My cousin asked why there was only one stamp when we ordered for 2 large drinks, Raymond didn’t even check our orders but insisted that we only ordered for 1 large drink. Annoyed, my cousin insisted as well that we ordered for 2 and not 1 large drinks which was the only time that Raymond checked our orders and sticked another sticker on my cousin’s loyaltea card.

When we were finally seated and got our order, I was surprised to see that my order was not what I was expecting for. Maybe because of the fact that it was my first time there I thought that what they served me was right. I admit that I was at fault too coz I didnt make sure if the frost thingy should be the shake version of their teas and I was also so damn thirsty already because it was so hot outside that I immediately grabbed the straw and punched the cover of my drink and tasted it. The taste was Ok but there wasnt enough ice on my drink to have my thirst quenched. That was when it hit me.. “Ito ba yung frost? Eh walang kalamig-lamig?”

I checked on the label that they printed and sticked on my plastic cup and it says “Wintermelon Sweet” so meaning to say they gave me an incorrect order. But it was too late. I was already drinking it. I didnt want to argue so I let it pass.

After 20 minutes with our drinks almost finished up the chicken and potatoes where still missing in action. I looked at the counter and raised my hand to call for a server only to see Raymond with a compact powder in hand retouching his face with loads of face powder. Since he was too busy with his makeup we were completely ignored.

Luckily, another server was there so we asked for him to follow up or chicken chop and potato rounds. He went in the kitchen and quickly went out to serve our pending orders which means to say that if we didn’t ask for a follow up it will never be served.

Serenitea has a lot of potentials. For others, their food is undeniably good especially if you love tea. However with the type of service that they provide, for customers like me, Id rather go somewhere else where I get good food and good service. Somewhere like Bubble Tea.

i am what i eat