Onsen by BoyNita

 

Onsen by BoyNita is your newest stylish resort located right in the very center of Marikina City.   It has that fresh industrial-like design that is perfect for both the young and the old. Inspired by the Japanese word, onsen, which means a hot spring. It is a heated jacuzzi pool that can help you eliminate stress and promotes well-being. They also have regular pool to those who want to escape the summer heat. 

Pros:

• The pool and common area is huge. It can accommodate up to 25 people at the same time. 
• It has 3 big bedrooms.  Each bedroom can accommodate 4 (to 5) people.
• It has one private bathroom and toilet in the master bedroom upstairs.  One shared toilet and one shared bathroom for the other two rooms. Also a full bathroom and a shower room downstairs.
• It is a very quiet neighborhood. Super relaxing. 
• It has a spacious kitchen with an induction cooker, an induction pan, a fridge, sink and free purified drinking water. 
• An entertainment area for watching Netflix and Youtube shows.
• Safe parking for two cars. 
• Place is equipped with monitoring CCTV cameras 24/7.
• Fast fiber internet (200mbps).
• A regular pool and a heated jacuzzi pool. 
• Staff are friendly and very attentive.
• You may order your favorite BoyNita ihaw ihaw favorites or from Food Panda and Grabfood.
• They offer massage from their exclusive partner. 
• They have free board games to play with. 

Cons: 

• Karaoke sessions are highly discouraged as it is a residential area.
• Hot shower was not working in the master bedroom's bathroom (Update: It had been fixed). 
• You need to enter your own Netflix account to their smart television's app. 

Onsen by BoyNita is your perfect summer getaway if you are searching for relaxation and tranquility. We highly recommend them not just for their heated jacuzzi pools but for the serenity of the place. I assure to you that by the time that you leave the place, your mind, body and soul will be fully rejuvenated, your energy restored. They are located at 18 Jersey Street, Rancho 4 West, Concepcion Dos.  For your questions on their current rate and availability, you may call them at 0966-6144476 or email them at onsenbyboynita@gmail.com.

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Keila's Bike Shop Marikina Bodega

Keila's Bike Shop Marikina Bodega is the biggest and the grandest bike store in Marikina City. Period. For Ella and April who started this colossal business, it was not always a beautiful story and it was surely not a walk in the park. But let me tell one thing. this story had a really bad beginning and a triumphant ending. This is their inspirational story that started with just one bike. 

April worked in a bank while she supported her siblings with their school tuition. Life was not easy for April as she was working so hard as a sister and as mother to her husband and kid. Not too long, Ella got out of prison under DSWD from a 3-year imprisonment. Her case was dismissed and legal action was terminated. She was just 20 years old at the time. Trying to make things right, she started to sell small items online, things like fishball and kikiam. This was her own way of coping to improve the quality of her life and its livability.  She wanted to prove to her family that she was dead serious in becoming a changed woman.  She was not earning enough and she needed great help.

Undecidedly, on August 2020, she borrowed money from the person she trusted most, her older sister, April. She promised April that she would use the money to run an online bike store and that she would give her her cut of the profit by simply becoming her financer. Without any hesitation, April lent her the money through the help of her partner and started the business.  When I asked April how she lent such big amount of money to her sister so easily, she told me that she knew that Ella was ready. Little did they know that it was just the start of something really big. April decided to quit working in the bank and eventually helped with the business' finance, marketing and networking while Ella did the selling. 

Business was doing quite well for both of them They switched from an online store and turned their home into a bike bodega. They were selling 25 bikes a day and they had to buy more because they sold out quickly. Ella and April managed to pay the money back sooner than what they expected.  On May 2021, they opened their very first bike bodega shop in Lilac Street, Concepcion Dos. It was literally just a bodega to store their bike items so they would not have to crowd their house with bicycles. Fortune was so good to them that on December of the same year, they've fixed their shabby bodega and turned it into a decent store warehouse.

Photo courtesy of Keila's Bike Shop Marikina Bodega.

It may be a quick road to success for them but it was never easy. All those sleepless nights, hard work, stress and afflictions were paid off with immeasurable achievement and contentment. From a hunble beginning of a bike store with just one mechanic, it is now a bike business empire with many mechanics and staff. It is a company built with love and trust as their foundation. As Ella and April would say: "Oo, inaamin namin, mahirap ang buhay pero kinaya namin. Hindi kami sumuko."

Keila's Bike Shop Marikina Bodega is located at 3 Lilac Street Concepcion Dos Marikina City, Marikina City. You may call them on their business mobile number at 0945 729 9706. They offer delivery, online booking and in-store pickup.

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La Casa Paletta

 

La Casa Paletta has that warm homey vibe that everyone will surely love. It is heavily accentuated by paletta wood, thus the smell and feel were earthy.  Light brown, dark brown, white, some pale shade of yellow and blue amplified the space and made it feel more livable. Let us share to you some of our personal comments with this Airbnb space:

Pros: 

• It was very easy to communicate with the owners. They are quite responsive and polite. 
• The caretakers were well trained and prompt with their responses. 
• The entire place was really spotless, from the kitchen, living room, bedroom, study room and to their bathroom.  It was sparkle clean. There was no scent or hint of cigarette. 
• Their internet was very fast (200mbps). 
• The total room area which includes the kitchen, living room, bed room and bathroom is big and quite spacious. You will never feel claustrophobic.
• Their kitchen was complete with utensils from spoon and fork, cooking ware and glassware. 
• Very quiet neighborhood.
• Purified drinking water was provided for free. 
• They have free entertainment like free access to Netflix, board games and even karaoke microphones.
• You are allowed to use their massage chair as long as you want. 
• Aircon was working quite well.
• It has a stunning view of the Marikina valley from the top floor.

Cons:

• The room was at the 4th floor so it was a little hike up. It's a good exercise though.
• Street parking but it was a safe neighborhood.
• The bathroom has no exhaust fan so you will need to turn on the air-conditioner all the time. 

Overall, our staycation at the La Casa Paletta was very pleasant. We highly recommend them. It was a very relaxing stay and we had a great time to spend time with our family. It is recommended to a couple and one baby or a third adult. You can order food via Grabfood or Food Panda if you feel lazy to go out. Click here to check their Airbnb listing and to know their actual rate and room availability.  La Casa Paletta is located in Goodrich Village, Concepcion Uno. 

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Kick Off Coffee

Kick Off Coffee is the latest addition to the new trendy coffee enthusiasts' hub in the City of Shoes. Owned and managed by the same person that owns Sole Game and Kalma Unltd & Grill, located along 36 P. Paterno Street, Parang, Marikina City. The shop is quite small yet quaint and cozy. It can accommodate a maximum of 8 customers at a time inside and four more at the take out window. 

Me and my team had a cup of coffee each. We had a hot cup of Cappuccino and Flat White, Iced Matcha Latte and Hazelnut Latte. I find the matcha latte quite interesting and very pleasing. I highly recommend it. They offer free wifi to their dine in customers.  The shop may be small but I find it quite relaxing because it has a good air conditioning system and the smell of the roasted coffee as they prepared our drink was amazing.  You can also sip coffee while waiting for your shoes to be assessed or released at Sole Game. 

Kick Off Cafe is located at 36 P. Paterno Sttreet, Parang Marikina City. Open from Wednesdays to Thursdays at 1PM to 10PM and from Fridays to Tuesdays at 8AM to 11PM. 

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Sole Game

 

Sole Game is the only shoe shop in Marikina City that offers professional cleaning, restoring and customization services. You may either bring your favorite pair of shoes personally to their shop or take photo of your kicks then send them to their official Facebook page for shoe assessment and service quotation.

James, Sole Game's operational manager

I've never had my shoes cleaned by a professional before, so this is quite new to me and quite frankly, interesting. I provided them my 6-month old high top Reebook sneaker shoes that I wore almost every single day for the past 5 months. I can't wait to see the result. Above was the actual photo of my shoes before I handed it to them. Please stay tuned on this post to see its final result. 

• Cleaning is 10 to 15 days turnaround.

• Reglueing is 3 to 6 weeks turnaround with 6 months warranty.

• Sole swap is 1 to 2 months turnaround.

* Price varies depending on the brand of the shoes. 

Sole Game is located at 36 P. Paterno Street, Parang, Marikina City. Open daily from 8AM to 7PM.  They may also visit their SM North Edsa. It opened in 2022. You can call them at 0917 551 9822 or send them an email at thebarberyph@gmail.com.

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KALMA Unltd & Grill

 

KALMA Unltd & Grill is your hippest and happiest place in the city. I'll give you 3 reasons why. 1. Their restaurant has this youthful friendly vibe. 2. Their pulutan food is the best. 3. They provide exceptional customer service to all their patrons. The first reason was surely good enough to convince me but I will break them all down for you.

Their bar is semi al fresco. It is not airconditioned but well ventilated. Air easily flows from one end to another so you will never leave the place smelling like charcoal.  They do all their grilling at the back of the building so most of the smoke does not get to you.  Their table setting is simple but the ceilings are nicely accented with many tiny incandescent light bulbs which made the mood kind of warm and fuzzy all over. Around 7PM, a live acoustic performer stepped on their humble stage, strummed her guitar then started singing a familiar tune.  The food arrived shortly.

Sizzling Sisig is a hefty meal, literally screaming for hot white rice.  It is a sizzling plate filled with good sins, big slices of chicken liver, pig's ear and pork belly.  I called it the devil's meal. It is a sin that I've always wanted to commit.   Their sizzling tofu is also worth mentioning. 

Lechon Macau is my most favorite dish in their menu. It is new yet it left me the best impression. It has a dark bright yellow brown color. Skin was very crunchy and the meat, so tender. Thin crispy fries was sprinkled on top so it was flowing with a madness of crispiness. It was a wonderful experience.

Spicy Chicken Wings was served with mojo fries and white garlic sauce. It was the perfect definition of the word harmony. The chicken wings were a little spicy and the white garlic sauce went quite well with it. Then concluded with mojo fries cooked just right.   Be sure to also try their overload nachos, fries and specially their very own version of dinakdakan. 

Their staff were probably their biggest asset. They are very friendly and quite helpful. They always served with the biggest smiles and offered help when needed. KALMA Unltd & Grill is the hottest music and food hub in Marikina.  They are fast becoming the most popular and most talked about bar in Marikina City. Enjoy the food, the vibe, the music and the company of your bestest friends in KALMA.  They are located at 36 P. Paterno Street, Parang Marikkina. Open daily from 4PM to 12MN. You may easily find them on Google Maps and/or Waze. 

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