From a previous TBT:
I recently came across an old blog of mine that (jokingly) gave suggestions on how to save money in the most ridiculous of ways. I had such a blast reading it that I decided to re-post all chapters one at a time every Thursdays as my Throwback Thursday posts.
There were seven chapters, so I’m all set for the next 7 weeks. After all 7 chapters have been posted, I plan on continuing this series, hoping that future me would have as much fun as I’m having right now.
Please remember that this is all for fun. Don’t take anything from this post seriously.
Kaptain Kuripot’s Guide to a Sulit Life
Chapter Four: Being "Fast Food Smart"
Welcome to the boldest post yet.
During the first three weeks of this blog, I have received various comments, both positive and negative, about my posts. This post is meant not only to answer some of those negativities, but to build on the positive aspects as well.
For instance, a few of the readers have pointed out the practicality of some of the tips I have posted thus far. For you guys, all tips from this weeks post will be practical. This means either I have tried them, or I know someone (or two) who did.
Living a sulit life borders too much on living a poor and pitiful life, which lead to some people questioning if I have even tried spending on pleasure myself. To you people, read on.
While last week's edition focused on the masa's food outlet of choice, this week, my focus will be on fast food chains and semi-expensive restaurants. This post teaches us how to enjoy spending, but still make the most of what we spend. It teaches us to be Fast Food or Restaurant smart.
1. When dining at Chowking, instead of ordering 1pc chicken with rice and a glass of large soda, respectively, look for the "Chowking Merienda and Lunch set" combo meal. Buying the two items separately costs Php 98, while the lunch set with upsized drinks costs Php 85. The problem here is that, I've been purchasing the products separately on purpose for about ten visits now (just to test them), and not once did the Chowking crew member offer the obviously cheaper combo meal. Shame on you guys.
2. In contrast to Chowking, buying 1pc chicken with rice and a glass of strawberry fizz separately, instead of the 1pc chicken with rice and drinks combo meal, upsized to strawberry fizz, actually saves you one peso at KFC. :P Not much, but hey.
3. When your barkada or officemates and yourself decide to eat at Tokyo Tokyo, make sure you plan your combinations correctly. Sumo Meals are popularly known to be cheaper, but you have to be careful. Definitely get the Sumo Meal when you and your partner want the same viand. If not, there's the "mixed" Sumo Meal option. However, before actually deciding on getting the mixed Sumo Meal, try switching partners. You just might find another friend with the same interests, if you know what I mean.
4. An obvious advice: if you order pizza from pizza hut more than once a month, get a Palm Card.
5. In terms of value (taste and amount) versus price, Kenny Rogers ranks among the highest fastfoods/restaurants in the Philippines. On the other hand, dine at Sakura Restaurant only if you want to waste your money on nothing. Wtf? Softdrinks in can (legally worth Php 18-20) for Php 56?!?
6. Is it "Chicken Bacolod Inasal" or "Bacolod Chicken Inasal"? Either way, their rice is simply too expensive here. If you really want their inasal, go ahead, but purchase your rice elsewhere. Order for "take out", then order a cheap rice meal at Tokyo Tokyo, and eat all you kan-in! :D
7. Woah. This blog has become so serious, I feel like I'm posting somewhere else. Let's mix it up a bit. Here is the most well-known unwritten and unspoken fastfood and restaurant rule: The no-ice rule. When you order your drinks, ask them not to put ice on it. Ice takes up a lot of valuable space for your drinks. If you want it ice cold, just take the drink, wait five minutes, then ask for a glass of ice. ^_~
Tune in again next week for another edition of Kaptain Kuripot's Guide to a Sulit Life!
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