The first day I arrived at Newport Pasay my cousin took me to Lawsons, it reminded me of a hip…read moreKorean Market but no Korean food at all duhhh this was in the Philippines. Supposedly, they have the best fried chicken. I only got drinks, water and snacks but the prices are pretty reasonable for the area and it was always busy and the staff very nice!

Great service and variety of products. Very clean store and was able to find what I need fast with…read moreattentive staff. They're affordable and have a variety of products from hair to prescriptions.

At the risk of sounding whiny, I'd like to share my lamentation about the state of convenience…read morestores in the country. Japan really ruins a lot of things for you, and after being exposed to their convenience stores some 12 years ago, I have come to call our version - inconvenience stores, because they contained practically nothing. Fast forward to ten years later, and I could not be happier about the changes in the convenience stores category. The entry of Family Mart and Circle K have helped shake up the competition, and we are seeing greatly improved store operations with better offerings for us consumers. Circle K is one or the newest entrants in the category. A US brand, the chain is being operated by the same group as Zuellig. The inside is roomy and very premium. The food offerings like the hotdog and sausages are imported yet reasonably priced. The ice cream is a favorite! I like the stand-up tables that let customers have a quick meal - encourages fast turn around of consumers and yet allowing them a convenient place to have a meal. This is a good convenience store concept.

Convenience stores, like coffee shops, are sprouting like crazy in Bonifacio Global City. I think…read morethis is a sign that the market here is booming as more and more people decide to work and live in the area. Among the first ones to get a whiff of the booming trend was Circle K, an international brand of convenience stores that was one of the pioneer establishments of its kind in BGC. It is situated in front of a park and near the busy Bonifacio High Street, so it's often filled with customers buying water, energy drinks, and snacks. Compared to the big convenience stores that we are familiar with, Circle K's layout is a bit different. I noticed that it's focus is more on giving customers more choices and options for freshly prepared meals and quick bites than selling items off the shelves. The layout of the store is proof to this. The portion dedicated to meals prepared on the spot is a lot bigger than the area alllowed for display racks of junk foods and ready-to-eat items. If you are looking for office supplies, cleaning materials or even personal hygiene products, this is not the place to go. But if you want affordable and delicious siomai, good cup of coffee or pocket-friendly combo rice meals, then this is the right convenience store for you.

I am so thankfully that Family Mart finally opened a branch so close to my office. For the first…read moretwo weeks that they were open, I had nothing but Family Mart food. As a convenience store, they honestly don't have a lot to offer (unlike your local 7-11 or MiniStop) but they have, by far, the best food selection. Everyday, I discover something new when I stop by this particular branch. In the first week, I was addicted to their Twirl-all-you can ice cream. Pistachio soft serve ice cream. Wow. Just wow. Then I started going through their food options. For 3 days straight I had nothing but tonkatsu maki. It's so packed with rice and was really good. Then I started focusing on their wraps. The chicken karaage wrap which had wasabi mayo was very filling for less than P100. They also have different ramens -- I like the karubi ramen. Lately, they introduced the Fresh N' Lite line for those counting their calories. So exciting to have healthy food at an affordable price and so conveniently close to where I work. This branch has a second floor dedicated to just the dining area. So if you're looking for a quick place to eat, this is the best choice. Last but not the least, I love how the people here are so nice and friendly. Coming in early in the morning and being greeted with: "Welcome to the Family!" really brings a smile to my face every time.

My go to store cause it's close to my AirBnb. If I have the cravings for the hotdogs and meat buns…read moreand cheap but ok coffee and snacks those is where I go. I also load up my Grab app here. The staff are friendly and nice, they all know me already.

Finally, a big convenience store right in our neighborhood! For the longest time, I've been wishing…read morefor a convenience store to set up shop in our village. I don't know what it is, but there is something in these little stores that make me visit them again and again. That's what I used to do back when I was still part of the corporate world and convenience stores are everywhere outside the workplace. I would always find something useful and edible to buy from them. Alfamart opened its doors to our community late last April. It provides plenty of hassle-free benefits. My parents were able to pay for their utility bills at the store. That's a pretty good service and super convenient for senior citizens such as my parents. Now, they wouldn't have to go to the payment centers that they used to go to and line up for several minutes. The best part of having Alfamart right inside our village is that we can have gallons of our favorite ice cream flavors without having to drive to the supermarket! For our family, eating ice cream is the best way to beat this scorching heat.

Convenience stores of the Japanese persuasion aren't the most common of sights in the Quezon City…read morearea. It really is surprising, considering how large a chunk of land QC covers. There've been countless times where I've been put in a situation where knowing where to buy Japanese ingredients could have been a lifesaver. Do you have any idea how hard it is to get miso from regular groceries? Fuji Mart has been open for decades, purveying an eclectic mix of Japanese goods. Everything from katsu sauces, bottles of sake, instant ramen, and frozen fish are for sale. If you plan of serving homemade sashimi to your dinner guests, I highly recommend buying the raw fish here. It may be frozen (which is a no no for some people), but at least you're sure that it's been properly packaged and made. If you prefer something cooked, here's a quick recipe: get a nice slab of salmon steak, lather it up with Japanese miso, and bake it. Enjoy and you're welcome!

Our original plan was to buy some bottled water, but the cookie display near the cash register was…read morecalling me. I had to answer that call. I was happy with the width of the Chocolate Walnut Cookie Php42 and its height was reasonably thin. After closely observing the texture of the cookie through the food display's glass, my gut told me it was chewy; not chunky. And I hit the jackpot! Around halfway through, I was getting a bit bored with the overall flavor. I might've appreciated this more with a glass or bottle of milk (so I can dunk it)!

Nice convenience store. Stopped by here to get some bottled water. They had a buy 1 get 1 UCC…read morecoffee for 53php. It was good.

There are many ways that Good Day Premium Convenience Store can make your day, uhm, good. Located…read moreat the ground floor of Pacific Star Building in Makati Avenue, this establishment offers first-rate items that may not be available in other 24/7 stores. This branch has a small floor space but it's jam packed with hard-to-find brands of cup noodles, chips, and chocolates. I'm particularly impressed that they have a wide variety of imported instant coffees, including Japanese brands. The White Owl coffee packets are my favorite, they come in different flavors and blends. Good Day's delicious and relatively affordable meals, salads, pasta, and breads are another reason to like the store. The Chicken ala King and Chicken Curry rice meals are golden finds. But if you're famished, having just one of their rice meals may not be enough to satisfy your hunger because of the small serving portions. On a final note, Good Day offers additional services that include ATM's and a Western Union kiosk.

There's a shortage of convenience stores in the area of Pacific Star for those who are too lazy to…read morecross the expanse of Makati Avenue or Buendia. This is why I was so happy when I discovered Good Day in Pacific Star's Times Square - now I don't have to run across multiple lanes, trying not to end up as roadkill, just to get myself an iced coffee. Even though Good Day's a bit small-ish compared to the nearby Mini Stop and 7-11, it has everything you need to keep yourself away during another long day at the office. I usually exploit this to the fullest extent all the damn time.

Let's face it. SM Supermarkets make it convenient to do groceries. If I were their brand manager,…read moreI'd stop referring to it as Hypermarket and start calling it the Mega-Convenience store. One of my only complaints is that the store is so big that my weak ankles get pained after awhile. It helps that I live close by, but I have unintentionally grown dependent on this branch. I like to cook in bulk so the wholesale sized SKUs in the back of the store are always worth checking out. When I'm there during the grocery rush hours, I tend to pass by the Wine and Spirits section. I pick up a bottle of alcohol and they let me check out at the bakery. Shh! Don't tell everyone; but also don't abuse the privilege.

People have different ways to de-stress. Some run at the gym or have a hobby. I have two activities…read morethat I love to do to de-stress: a) Cooking and b) Grocery Shopping. Fine, eating and drinking are there too. However, I completely zone out when I do the groceries. It's just me, the cart and my grocery list. I can forget all the problems of the day and focus on...which Mayo brand and size will save me more money? Of all the supermarkets, SM Hypermarket is my ultimate favorite place to shop. It's the nearest to my parent's home and there are so many other useful shops inside like a BDO bank, Watson's, Office Warehousem Clinica Manila and, of course, restaurants. Plus, they close at 11PM! I can spend an hour or two cruising from one aisle to another after work. Super convenient! As the motto of SM goes, "We've got it all for you!" and, yes they have everything you need. Inside the grocery, they also have appliances, electronics, clothes, furniture, kitchenware, and even pet supplies. Another feature I love in SM Hypermarket is their bulk buy section (this is where I go when I need to buy for get-togethers and parties). The building is smaller than the other SM Hypermarkets I've gone to but, this one has everything you need in a compact package! Also, I love that they have a big screen in the food court area. So, after you shop, you can sit, eat and watch the latest PBA game! :D