Bargain Shopping Galore! Ukay Tagaytay!

I have discovered on my recent trip to Tagaytay that the city has so much more to offer. One of them is the numbers of ukay-ukays which thrift shoppers like me will surely enjoy.





Our 3-hour bus ride ended at Olivarez Plaza – it has 5 ukay-ukay stores open to the public. One of them is owned and managed by the Kabunyan Family, and has all sorts of apparel – from short sleeves (Php 120), long sleeves (Php 150), shorts/tokong (Php 150), pants (Php 180-280), dress (Php 180), bags (Php 180-600), and shoes (flats, high-heels, sneakers).





According to their sales clerk, all items are imported from neighboring Asian countries – Korea, Japan, China, and Hong Kong.





And you wanna know what the best thing about the place is? It has free Wi-Fi.





Walking around the plaza, we’ve spotted four more ukay-ukay stores, all of which has the same price range for items. One of them even has toys for sale!






We left the plaza after an hour or so. After 5 minutes of walking, we’ve seen another ukay-ukay.





What distinguishes it from all the other ukay-ukay in Tagaytay is that it has an overlooking view of Taal Lake.





They have the cheapest price around town; items for as low as Php 10/each. With that kind of price though, I didn’t expect good-as-new items. I’d rate it a 6 out of 10.


Here are some of the few best buys I happen to came across during my Tagaytay ukay-ukay hopping with friends:

Cravings for Less! Mushroom Burger @ Tagaytay Saves the Day!

Any plans for the weekend? Staying at home watch some movies and hibernate is a good idea. But, inviting your colleagues have some escapade is definitely the best. Looking for a place to spend your weekends? Why don’t you just put your cardigans and sweater on, start the engine and enjoy the beauty of the South!

Tagaytay is the second summer capital of the Philippines, known for its cold atmosphere and awesome view of Taal Volcano. From Manila, it’s just one bus ride approximately 2 to 3 and max of 3 ½ hours due to heavy traffic. Ber-Season is approaching meaning to say, experience colder weather, foggy and perfect time to eat and crave. FYI, Tagaytay is the home of the best ever “BULALO”. Almost every restaurants and cafeteria in the city serves a hot bowl of delectable Bulalo.

After a long walk while enjoying the scenic spots, I’m already starving; so my feet took me to a cozy diner named Mushroom Burger.






The ambience was warm and it’s like a stopover for travelers.






All meals are less than a hundred pesos, perfect for those with big appetite and tight-budget themselves. Like any other fast food they offer noodles, rice meals, burger, fries and some others.







I’ve tried their best seller KING Mushroom Burger for only PhP.94. The smokey flavor of the mushroom mixed with pork and TLC is perfect, and I add lots of ketchup, that’s how I want it.






After the last bite being a king, I also conquer a platter of Hong Kong rice with beef and mushroom and egg, and then I’m full. SOLVE!






What are you waiting for? Pack your things up. Enjoy Tagaytay and Dine at Mushroom Burger!