Budget-Friendly Eats in Uptown BGC, Philippines 🇵🇭

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @denzyr9569
    @denzyr9569 Год назад +6

    What's really inspiring with this gentleman is his amazing dedication to his vlogging career. He just had an accident few days ago but it didn't back him down to keep himself on the rails. Salute to you mah man.

  • @mediatrixyambao6275
    @mediatrixyambao6275 Год назад +37

    I am 74 years old and I am from Pampanga. I just want to inform you that mango and sticky rice is one of breakfast in Pampanga serve also with prawns and fresh carabaos milk. Try it and it’s very delicious. It’s not only Thai dish but it’s a common dish in Pampanga

    • @joalmeda2687
      @joalmeda2687 Год назад +2

      Correct

    • @iflipover
      @iflipover Год назад +1

      But normally it’s just eaten plain, right. Just suman and sliced up mangoes? Or I think that’s the combo I saw people doing before. It’s better if they use the sweet sticky rice type cooked in coconut milk.

    • @royignacio6922
      @royignacio6922 Год назад

      I didn't know that; thanks for that info! Is there a Pampanga restaurant in metro-Manila area that serves it? Thanks.

    • @mediatrixyambao6275
      @mediatrixyambao6275 Год назад +1

      @@royignacio6922 I am not sure as I live for more than fifty years abroad . I am sure there is but otherwise go to Pampanga. I visit Philippines at least once a year and each time I always make sure to eat sticky rice before I leave.

    • @johnmichaelcanares2633
      @johnmichaelcanares2633 Год назад +1

      Also in Cebu and parts of Mindanao my friends. I've been eating it while growing up.

  • @snowtyboy
    @snowtyboy Год назад +5

    Mango and suman is popular for ages in antipolo. During the month of may, we go to antipolo church then buy suman, mango and cashew nuts. That's our version of mango sticky rice.

  • @InspireLife
    @InspireLife Год назад

    Wow that was so nice of you trying the dishes around BGC. See you around!

  • @muh-lenboots38
    @muh-lenboots38 Год назад +2

    As always, simple vlog but entertaining. ❤

  • @KeonPH
    @KeonPH Год назад +10

    Now, I wanna eat at Pho Hoa. Thanks for the influence, Mergim! 😋

  • @nightwing4065
    @nightwing4065 Год назад +9

    Now, I'm craving for Pho Hoa noodles and spring rolls.
    7:25 The Chairman has spoken, implement that pedestrian crossing. 👍

  • @rbc744338
    @rbc744338 Год назад +2

    Love ❤️ all your contents. It’s always fun watching all your videos. Hope you’ll never get tired of the Philippines. We love you staying here forever 😜

  • @maypugong5401
    @maypugong5401 Год назад +1

    I just drink my oreo cheeze bubble tea,, my favourite too sir..

  • @Jessphil258
    @Jessphil258 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the tips there, If I come back , I would like to try that place you showed us!👍😃

  • @jocelbermudez1606
    @jocelbermudez1606 Год назад +12

    It's Vietnamese....Pho is pronounced, "fa". Lovely selections. I've eaten in one, in Glorietta in Makati City. Great choice 👍

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +3

      Their Menu is so easy to navigate through, and the food at that price point is great :)

    • @jocelbermudez1606
      @jocelbermudez1606 Год назад

      @@MergimVlogsYT sure is 👍

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Год назад

    Enjoy your meal .,

  • @mickiteoxon
    @mickiteoxon Год назад +3

    You know Mergim, I’m also taking my late lunch now😂 Seeing your content already had myself a companion like you😊

  • @OpieApproved
    @OpieApproved Год назад +4

    That does look like a real good vietnamese! Also your humor’s really funny 😆

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Год назад

    That mango sticky rice looks delicious

  • @patriciacustodio4438
    @patriciacustodio4438 Год назад +2

    Thanks for your recommendation. I live across Uptown Mall and it’s a good neighbourhood mall. Will try that milk tea! Keep them coming!!! 🎉

  • @marilousumo226
    @marilousumo226 Год назад

    Phoa Hoa is one of my favorite restaurants .. Love their seafood noodles

  • @JCNitsuGa
    @JCNitsuGa Год назад +3

    Kurimi is good, I tried blueberry cheesecake with popping boba

  • @matthuzler
    @matthuzler Год назад +1

    you got me craving ma friend! the Oreo cheescake Milktea is an Obvious winner! stay safe ahyt!

  • @WindChaserVlog
    @WindChaserVlog Год назад +2

    Seeing you each day in your vlog makes me miss PH so much!
    In God's time i'll be home🙏! You take care always Mergim! Keep that good attitude towards life! Stay safe,stay humble wherever you'll be!

  • @floren879
    @floren879 Год назад +1

    Awesome 👏

  • @abpantaleov
    @abpantaleov Год назад +3

    cheap but looks expensive 😱☺️👌

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +1

      It’s pretty budget friendly compared to other restaurants in BGC or food courts in BGC

  • @poizonflowerx6766
    @poizonflowerx6766 Год назад

    I like this day ini the life of …
    And the food too 😊

  • @sallytetreault2955
    @sallytetreault2955 Год назад +2

    Delicious meal, a rich, shareable dessert, concluded with a refreshing boba tea … yes, I’d say, you’re content, Mergim. Stay well. 😊

  • @unggoytrader
    @unggoytrader Год назад +2

    Mergim my man.
    This is pure torture.
    Naglalaway na ko.😂😂😂
    I need to get a bib when Im watching your food vlogs.

  • @danderson8463
    @danderson8463 Год назад

    Hmmm interesting

    • @danderson8463
      @danderson8463 Год назад

      Yep, definitely something interesting going on

  • @Rcrdo072
    @Rcrdo072 Год назад +2

    Filipinos love their mango a bit sour not just sweet, you could tell the mango is fresh when its a bit sour than all mushi or over riped sweet mergim😊

  • @tara_lets_go
    @tara_lets_go Год назад

    love the food from pho hoa..tried it and almost everything is very good

  • @helensangalang6191
    @helensangalang6191 Год назад

    So yummy! Whilst watching your mango and sticky rice dessert ..planning to cook suman this weekend (suman-made of sticky rice and coconut cream) and eat.with mango. Love watching all your vlogs. God bless you more.

  • @armiemolon
    @armiemolon Год назад

    Ang sarap! 😋

  • @r2kin2phils
    @r2kin2phils Год назад +1

    Vietnam are known for their soups, grilled pork chops and prawn with fried rice. Saw you pushed the subscribe button quickly :-)

  • @romeosinson4446
    @romeosinson4446 Год назад +2

    Taro is gabi in tagalog. Ube is purple yam.

  • @nzsl368
    @nzsl368 Год назад +1

    *kurimi mixed fruits* is my fave

  • @unggoytrader
    @unggoytrader Год назад +2

    The Phat Duck next door is also good😂

  • @crisabeljoycegerardo5887
    @crisabeljoycegerardo5887 Год назад +4

    You may want to visit "The Victor" statue in Pasig. It's quite new.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад

      Is it complete or is there still scaffolding surrounding it?

    • @crisabeljoycegerardo5887
      @crisabeljoycegerardo5887 Год назад

      The statue is complete however there are still some works being done on the side. Supposed to be lit on June 12 the same time with independence day but was cancelled. They say hopefully by July, the statue will be fully lit.

  • @jerryd9124
    @jerryd9124 Год назад +4

    BTW, where’s Justin now? I missed that fellow. He’s always happy and smiling. Very nice person.

    • @danderson8463
      @danderson8463 Год назад

      He's a cool guy, I miss his easy going presence too. He's in Quebec at the moment sitting his exams to become a horse dentist.

  • @manuelcamomot5152
    @manuelcamomot5152 Год назад

    Looks delicious.

  • @helenbeltran6275
    @helenbeltran6275 Год назад +3

    We also have sticky rice here in Cebu cooked with ginger wrapped in a banana leaf in a rectangular form and paired with hot choco or "tabliya" as we call it and some also with ripe mangoes. We call that meal "Puto-Sikwati". Hope you will try one when you come back in Cebu. Btw it's rare to find because it's normally out very early in the morning because it is a breakfast meal and sold via vendors. But I heard there's a place that sells somewhere in Busay. I myself crave for it.😊

  • @John-vh3ig
    @John-vh3ig Год назад +2

    It's just a matter of couple years before BGC will be replaced by another modern town next door or the new islands being built next to MOA.

  • @get2riz
    @get2riz Год назад

    Mergim - Thanks for the food tour. Now I’m hungry…

  • @wilc7290
    @wilc7290 Год назад +1

    Khao Khai at Crossroads (32nd St.) offers mango sticky rice. Would like to know how it compares to Pho Hoa's. I do strongly recommend Khao Khai's fried chicken.

  • @sheilailagan2369
    @sheilailagan2369 Год назад +1

    Dalawa yung 1st😅😂
    There’s a milktea shop here in batangas named BUBBLR, I don’t know if they also have branches in manila but their wintermelon milktea with creamcheese cap is also tasty.

  • @frankiefernandez9225
    @frankiefernandez9225 Год назад

    👍👍👍

  • @mikeealtiveros137
    @mikeealtiveros137 Год назад

    Have you checked the new nike basketball court?

  • @teredelgado8568
    @teredelgado8568 Год назад

    try Pho bac, mergim. It's also delish 😋

  • @jerryd9124
    @jerryd9124 Год назад +1

    I love that Uptown Mall there in BGC. And most of the SM malls there in Manila and others in the Philippines They’re huge and always brisk and busy with lots of people. Over here in SoCal many malls are closing down and little customers. So sad. Americans are shopping online nowadays and hardly going to the malls. So the malls here are dying.

  • @kuyaIhor
    @kuyaIhor Год назад +2

    When I pay money for cooked food, my soul cries ... And there are two reasons - the first, I stupidly think that I can cook better))) And the second and most important - I have little money)))

  • @sonnymans
    @sonnymans Год назад

    I sometimes wish we have that level of food selection in Australia. I'll have to go to that place next time I'm in the Philippines.

  • @joevergara1433
    @joevergara1433 Год назад

    Watch out folks, the "Grim Reaper' is back on the prowl at BGC!!! Just kidding...hahahaha!!

  • @mleong1977
    @mleong1977 Год назад

    Try the mango sticky rice at Bangkok Tea Station, located in Sth Cembo. You can also order from Grab food.

  • @allansevilla5640
    @allansevilla5640 Год назад +2

    I'm sorry, I went to another branch of the same restaurant and we were very disappointed with their service. I dunno if it's just that branch but the service was not good. Also we ordered phoa( forgive me with the spelling) but the soup was not hot and fresh and just microwaved. It wasn't even hot, just a tab warm. And when we asked if we can have the soup heated they admitted they just microwaved it. Even the spring rolls was not fresh. After ordering it , it arrived in less than a minuite. Now if that was fresh it would have taken time to make it. So really sorry we were very disappointed and didn't even finish our food. Really don't have a good experience in that restaurant.

  • @thevikingnomad88
    @thevikingnomad88 Год назад +2

    How's the motorcycle injury doing?

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +3

      I’m doing good, the slight discomfort is going away slowly

    • @thevikingnomad88
      @thevikingnomad88 Год назад

      @@MergimVlogsYT Good news 👍

  • @jerryd9124
    @jerryd9124 Год назад

    Hey Mergim! What a coincidence! I always eat at Pho Ha here in Southern California. I always order the chicken or beef pho noodle soup. So yummy! But I hardly order the dish you just ate. I just eat the pho soups. And I’ve never heard of sticky mango rice. No such thing here.

  • @Henyo1070
    @Henyo1070 Год назад +1

    Hi Mergim... I was just wondering if you would like to go to Legaspi City and do a vlog on the Mayon volcano eruption. It is such a sight specially at night. No worries it's not dangerous as linf as you stay at a safe distance.😊

  • @ceciliasalamat377
    @ceciliasalamat377 Год назад

    Luv it ❤😂

  • @amaliahightower
    @amaliahightower Год назад +2

    First off how would a bubble milk tea taste like without tapioca pearls?! It wouldn’t taste right. Mergim from my understanding ube and taro are not the same. The only similarity is the color purple. Pho Hoa one of my favorite restaurant in 🇺🇸and the 🇵🇭💙 Didn’t know they have mango sticky rice?! Gonna have to try both 😂 I would put Sriracha sauce though on that dish to make it spicy and masarap 😋 Have you tried their coffee?

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +1

      Yeah there’s quite a few differences between them, mainly ube being from the Philippines and taro from south east Asia. Ube is richer in natural sugars and has a softer texture- Masarap 😋

  • @roze_sc
    @roze_sc Год назад

    Pho hoa is good and healthy. There is usually a branch in your fave mall. I'm not a paid endorser. Juz like it.
    Chairman can u recommend a good steak that is not off the roof?

  • @JoeE.
    @JoeE. Год назад +23

    I'm so jealous about your lifestyle. I'm in another country in a rat race. I wish I had the guts to do what you're doing. 👌

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +10

      Get out of it

    • @amaliahightower
      @amaliahightower Год назад

      I guess if you have the money you can do it easily. Or either you’re a vlogger with lots of subs and views like Mergim.

    • @ManduRugas-oe4kv
      @ManduRugas-oe4kv Год назад +1

      If you have the money sir, then maybe youll have the guts to live like mergim, because he's staying in an expensive place and eats in fancy restaurants that ordinary filipinos cannot afford to even enter.

    • @cdl6953
      @cdl6953 Год назад +1

      The young people nowadays found a new way to live and created jobs for themselves with freedom and flexibility and earn more than a regular person also having different income streams. They are living the life!

    • @reyzuna
      @reyzuna Год назад

      dude the only lifestyle that is good if you lived in BGC is if you have your own condo and Lux Car.. If you're just renting, it is not a good place to lived. For now he is safe but when the time comes 😅

  • @gamerwits4329
    @gamerwits4329 Год назад +1

    Gud eve chairman

  • @jennm6658
    @jennm6658 Год назад

    Try Amber for good Filipino and affordable food. Cheaper than what your eating now

  • @jaketorralba4521
    @jaketorralba4521 Год назад +4

    300 to 400 pisos per meal is a budget friendly for most westeners but not for locals 😢

  • @boni1987
    @boni1987 Год назад

    The tea from Kurimi is bland, but the pearls are soft. I prefer Serenitea and Nanyang for the strong tea taste. 😊

  • @maritesvlogs96
    @maritesvlogs96 Год назад +1

    I think it is Vietnamese pronounced as Fur with a silent "R" and hoa is pronounced as "hwa"

  • @kurtriveralagrisola
    @kurtriveralagrisola Год назад

    try to eat in pho hoa alabang town center branch too its fun

  • @BossPau
    @BossPau Год назад

    Dude, how can you not order the pho bo soup and tenderloin meal which are the best sellers and they are popularly known for?

  • @ChillaxinwithTommythefed
    @ChillaxinwithTommythefed Год назад +1

    My brother do you do one on one consultations for relocating..?

  • @madamchebongski08
    @madamchebongski08 Год назад

    mergim taro is not ube. same color for flavouring but taste different. taro is gabi in tagalog. it’s a root crop and the gabi leaves are mainly used to make a dish called laing. maybe u should try it sometime. happy food tripping!

  • @MC-ju2nt
    @MC-ju2nt Год назад

    390php for filipinos is a expensive meal, if you want budget friendly meals u got it on the food hall in Uptown Mall.

  • @deancafe4739
    @deancafe4739 Год назад +6

    Philippines inflation sucks.. Everyrhing has gotten much expensive.. P390 for a meal? The average filipino usually spends P100 or less for a meal, so that is expensive for the majority of filipinos.

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +3

      Inflation is world wide! But 390 pesos is actually relatively on the low end of meals in BGC - but i know a few paves even cheaper than this ~ 200p, let me know if you want me to make a video on this

    • @deancafe4739
      @deancafe4739 Год назад +2

      @@MergimVlogsYT sure man.. The more info the better.. Thank you btw for spreading awareness about my country.

  • @007thematrix007
    @007thematrix007 Год назад

    @ 7:26 i'd jaywalk over there non-stop if i lived there, lol .....

  • @cesarhukom7887
    @cesarhukom7887 Год назад

    SARAPS!!!!!

  • @leandrobrosula3262
    @leandrobrosula3262 Год назад

    🇵🇭💪❤️

  • @vivicavids3486
    @vivicavids3486 Год назад +2

    Where is Justin? I miss him!! Hope he comes back.

    • @danderson8463
      @danderson8463 Год назад

      He'll be back soon, he's swimming the Great Lakes to raise money for lgbtq+ wildlife

    • @vivicavids3486
      @vivicavids3486 Год назад

      @@danderson8463 really? great! Is there a website we can check? Thanks

    • @danderson8463
      @danderson8463 Год назад

      I'm not sure, Justin's dad and my dad work together, they are both Mounties, that's how I know. I just think it's very inspiring he's raising money for gay and non binary animals ❤

    • @vivicavids3486
      @vivicavids3486 Год назад

      @@danderson8463 thanks for the info!

  • @edithsarita8-8_8.
    @edithsarita8-8_8. Год назад

    👏☕

  • @bingo-vo5cq
    @bingo-vo5cq Год назад

    Really? Thats a vietnamese meal?! I am definitely sure you can just find that combination dish in every boodle fight or in any grill house here😅

  • @richardsaturay5562
    @richardsaturay5562 Год назад +2

    First🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @renatoquiambao298
    @renatoquiambao298 Год назад

    It’s a Vietnamese resto...

  • @oxoelfoxo
    @oxoelfoxo Год назад +1

    taro is not ube. taro is what we call gabi in Filipino

  • @zelsantana2313
    @zelsantana2313 Год назад

    So expensive there bro

  • @ginostrings
    @ginostrings Год назад

    You're used to eating with spoon and fork now

  • @alreysarmiento6843
    @alreysarmiento6843 Год назад +3

    1st 😂😂😂

  • @machitect
    @machitect Год назад

    Pho HOA is the best

  • @observations2011
    @observations2011 Год назад

    I happen to be one of your fan who want to change some things with some of my "kababayans" behavior but I think it won't happen anymore. Things like useless noice, çleanliness in soroundings. I mentioned this because I can hear in the background shouting child, barking dogs considering that it's already BGC wherein those things should be watched. I'm talking of consideration to others. One thing I noticed that some of them even don't have the temerity to say "sorry" even if they've already stepped on your foot. When you courteously open the door for them , you won't be able to hear a small "thank you". Whatever happened to these people. Where is the breeding?

  • @BonTolentino-g4v
    @BonTolentino-g4v 5 месяцев назад

    This is not a budget meal. This has the same price in the USA. Remember, you're in the Philippines. The standard of living is way less than the USA. Therefore, this should be way cheaper than USA price.

  • @reyzuna
    @reyzuna Год назад

    dude that's too expensive for just a few serving for 400pesos you can get enough for two people in Mang Inasal 😆 even the sticky rice is too expensive, I rather eat in Marugame Udon or TORO for that price

  • @michaeloherlihy2418
    @michaeloherlihy2418 Год назад +1

    Any one want apartment to rent P12,000 in pasig

  • @nottoxic4801
    @nottoxic4801 Год назад

    w8 what! that ain't budget friendly?! prob relative to your luxurious lifestyle i guess lol xd

    • @oxoelfoxo
      @oxoelfoxo Год назад

      yea, budget friendly for most Pinoys would be below or around P100, lol.

  • @WestYorkshireGuy1
    @WestYorkshireGuy1 Год назад

    Why are vloggers obsessed with BGC? It's for the wealthy Filipinos and wealthy tourists not the real Manila. The average Filipino and western tourist cannot afford to do or buy anything there. I didn't like it tbh. Too Western. About time other wider areas of Manila were explored and filmed giving a real perspective for the traveller.

  • @ericavendanio4540
    @ericavendanio4540 Год назад +1

    I don't like Oreo cheese cake..

    • @MergimVlogsYT
      @MergimVlogsYT  Год назад +2

      I cannot heart your comment sir 😂

    • @ericavendanio4540
      @ericavendanio4540 Год назад +1

      @@MergimVlogsYT its Ok don't worry añd I'm sorry too..for being in sensitive...👍😁✌

  • @CCSupernova
    @CCSupernova Год назад

    Trying hard vlogger

  • @MainActor
    @MainActor Месяц назад

    10:56 That was a good one haha it did crack me up.