You know what? For the number of times (that can still be counted using my fingers) I’ve come to UCC and buy coffee, I just didn’t realize that THEY’VE ALSO GOT FOOD IN THERE BESIDES PASTRIES.
I dunno. The first time I’ve been there I ordered the same coffee and cake that my friend did. It’s a wonder why I didn’t further browse the menu. Either it was because I thought of food in a coffeeshop as weird enough or that I don’t really want to order more because items are a bit pricey.
Yeah, but didn’t they say we can choose to pay attention (and money) to quality over quantity (or popularity)?
It was only recently that I realized that UCC offers different Japanese fusion dishes too. And damn, they’re tasty I’m already craving just thinking about it.
I think one of the most striking things that I find at UCC Trinoma (which has just opened last July 26) is that the whole place seem to bring a whole lot of fresh air. It’s not an al fresco coffeeshop but, perhaps, it’s due to the fact that people don’t really crowd this area much, unlike in other more frequented coffee places. And for people looking for peace and quiet (or a place with a decent amount of noise level), it’s a place to go.
It looks so sparkling clean!
Beyond the sliding glass door is the smoking area
It’s nice to be able to actually see people walking outside, sweating out (or soaking wet), while I’m so dry and cool inside the cafe
Also, UCC Trinoma’s temperature is absolutely perfect for someone like me who thrives on a cool (note: not cold) environment. I like to sip my coffee and read my books in comfort.
This particular UCC branch is particularly different from it’s other branches because different stores carry different concepts. UCC Vienna Cafes (like that at MOA and Greenhills) have the “hotel coffee shop outside of a hotel” feel, with a more sophisticated ambiance. UCC Park Cafe usually are nestled in a plush landscape, like the one found in Glorietta. UCC Coffee shop (like the one at SM The Block) has sophisticated interiors but, is more fresh and youthful compared to the Vienna cafes, which were made to seem more suited for business-related visits. UCC Cafe Terrace, like this one at Trinoma, resembles a contemporary country club setting with the huge glass windows, and wooden furniture. I actually like the more vibrant colors here, compared to that of the UCC coffee shop located at the Block.
And the food is just as colorful, varied, and interesting.
Japanese Seafood Soup Spaghetti (P395)
It’s weird to be seeing spaghetti noodles used in a soup. But I kinda like the tomato-based soup. I love tomatoes and in this dish, I liked how it made the soup sour-sweet. It can be a comfort food. Too bad there isn’t a UCC near my place.
Seafood Spaghetti can come with a choice of tomato, white, or curry sauce. I think I want to try the curry sauce next time.
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