Grocery shopping done right with pandamart!

Whether it’s for a short list of items or a monthly supply of essentials, our regular grocery store visits have its fair share of struggles: waiting in long lines, the struggle of looking for a parking spot, getting lost going around the aisles, or the moment you forget to pick up something.

If you want to avoid these usual hassles, choose to shop smart with pandamart! It’s the perfect partner for all your grocery shopping needs especially now that the hustle and bustle of BER months is finally here. foodpanda’s pandamart is not just your regular grocery delivery service, it’s so much more! And we’ll give you reasons why pandamart is the best to rely on for grocery shopping:

Widest selection of the freshest groceries

Offering all of your food and essential needs, pandamart has got over 5,000+ items such as groceries, fresh produce, household items, beauty products, and more from your trusted brands.

From snacks, beverages, and fresh fruits & vegetables, to home care items, access all the freshness and assortment of everything you want and need to stock up your grocery shelves.

Fast delivery for those in a hurry

Whether you’re a busy parent or an always on-the-go professional, time is of essence. For those of you looking for a fast and easy way to get your much-needed essentials, pandamart allows you to get a hold of your grocery items in as fast as 30 minutes – safely delivered at your doorstep by their Ka-panda delivery partners.

Sulit deals and vouchers

Who doesn’t want discounts? As a smart shopper, all of us like to take advantage of these special offers! With pandamart, sulit deals and vouchers are available daily. And sometimes if you get lucky, they also offer free delivery.

Easy to stay within budget

Budgeting on a monthly basis can really have us scratching our heads, especially with the rising cost of goods these days. Shopping at an online grocery platform like pandamart lets you easily track your total bill as you add them to cart so you can check if you’re already over the budget.

Elevating your grocery shopping experience

Online grocery shopping has truly reached a whole new level of convenience. It’s a great way to get the goodies you need delivered straight to your home. Not only can you use your valuable time elsewhere, but you can also save on gas, effort and a whole lot more.

According to foodpanda Philippines Director for New Verticals Karan Bhaskar, they are excited to improve even more and further expand to cater to more customers. “Our number one goal is to always give the best because our customers deserve simply the best. We want to make sure that you get a top-notch and seamless grocery shopping experience – from the moment you shop in our app, to the pickers who will get the items you selected, up to the delivery itself,” Bhaskar says, noting that pandamart will soon be implementing a small platform fee that goes to these enhancements.

“This should help provide our Filipino consumers with a truly world-class online delivery experience, as it goes towards ensuring all products are stored hygienically, picked efficiently and delivered in record time” he says.

Enjoying speedy delivery with top-quality grocery items has never been this fun and simple. What are you waiting for? Switch to pandamart and experience #GroceriesDoneRight with just a few taps on the foodpanda app!

Foodie Goodie | Sarang Mart Korean Grocery.

If there's one thing I truly, madly, deeply, miss about Korea (aside from my husband, the temperate climate, and the super fast internet speed), it's the food. I usually order Korean food stuff online, but today, in this hot and humid weather, I suddenly craved for Korean ice cream. Of course, I can't order that online. Good thing there's a newly-opened Korean grocery smack dab in the middle of the city, located five minutes away from where we live.

Annyeong, Sarang! :)

Sarang Mart Korean Grocery recently opened their second branch in San Pablo City, right across the Human Heart Nature Concept Store in Barleta Street. Their first branch has been operational since 2016, but not many people know of this gem since it's located in the outskirts of San Pablo City.
This new branch is a lot more accessible, and if you'll be visiting for the first time, the location is very easy to find as it's near the San Pablo City Cathedral.

 If you're a fan of Korean snacks, love stocking up on Korean condiments, or simply in the mood for some Korean ice cream, Sarang Mart is the place to be. They pretty much have everything in stock - ramyeon of all brands and varieties, ice cream of all kinds, dipping sauces in different sizes, and Pepero and Binggrae Milk in different flavors.

Jin Ramen on sale. 

Samyang and Chapaguri, as seen on the Oscar winning movie, Parasite.

Yue's all-time favorite Nongshim ramyeon.

Gochujang, Doenjang, Ssamjang.

Cledor goodies.

My all-time favorite Bungeoppang ice cream.

Classic Melona.

Pepero flavors (OMG the Nude Cream Cheese is the bomb)!

They also have frozen food products like eomuk (fish cake) and mandu (dumplings), and fermented food products like kimchi and danmuji (pickled radish). They even have enoki mushrooms, which are quite difficult to come by in supermarkets here in San Pablo, as well as king oyster mushrooms.

Eomuk - perfect for cold, blustery days.

Photo credit; Sarang Mart Facebook page.

Photo credit: Sarang Mart Facebook page.

In the mood for samgyup? Sarang Mart has authentic Pork Samgyupsal and Beef Bulgogi which you can grill in the comforts of your home. If you don't have your own grill pan yet, Sarang Mart has you covered as well! They have grill pans for sale, as well as the ramyeon cooking pots (you know, the gold tin ones) that you see in Kdramas.

Beef Bulgogi and Pork Samgyupsal.

I hope they'll have Oreo O's in stock next time I visit. Yue has been asking for his favorite cereal for God knows how long, but I don't have the time to go all the way to S&R just for that. Also, this COVID-19 scare is deterring me from traveling outside the city and making me want to stay home most of the time.

On that note, I wish you're all safe and sickness-free wherever you are. Stay healthy, and always keep your hands clean! :)

Sarang Mart Korean Grocery
Barleta Street. cor. Gen. Malvar Street,
San Pablo City

Super8 Funfest 2018 | Sale, Shop, and Save!

Sale, shop, save - these are my most favorite four-letter words, and I absolutely love it when I get to enjoy these three, all at the same time.

This penchant for discount shopping led me towards Super8, a chain of  grocery stores with a wide selection of goods at bargain prices. I heard they're having a huge sale event coming up this week, so Yue and I paid a visit to the Super8 branch here in San Pablo City to know more about it, and do our weekly grocery shopping as well.

Yue checking out the goods featured in Super8's bi-monthly catalog.

We were courteously welcomed by the Customer Service staff, who then introduced us to John Michael, the Branch Manager for Super8 San Pablo City. John was more than eager to tell me about the Super8 Funfest; apparently, it's a three-day event which has been held annually since 2012. It's like a celebration of sorts with celebrity guests and production numbers, raffle draws with huge prizes at stake, and exclusive deals and deep discounts on participating brands and items. It's sale, shop, and save all together, and any penny pinchin' mom's dream (shopping) event come true!

With John Michael, the cheerful and good-natured Branch Manager of Super8 San Pablo City.

According to John, the Super8 Funfest is open to all, with no entrance fees whatsoever required. However, you get an advantage if you own a Super8 Rewards Card because the first two days of the event will be exclusive to Rewards Card members.

The Super8 Rewards Card - your ticket to great deals and shopping points!

With the Super8 Rewards Card, you get to earn points with every purchase which can then be used as cash at Super8 stores. For every Php 200 spent, you earn 1 point which is equivalent to Php 1. At the Super8 Funfest, you get to rack up more points when you spend more - a single receipt purchase worth Php 3000 entitles you to 50 rewards points (aka Php 50).

More Rewards Points + Special Funfest Deals.

Signing up for your a Super8 Rewards Card is easy. All you have to do is fill-out the membership form and pay the Php 100 membership fee, and you get your Rewards Card right then and there. I signed up for the Super8 Rewards, of course, and as soon as I got my card, John gave us a tour of the store and showed us which items are on sale and which items will earn us more points.

Shopping for his favorites!

Yue was thrilled to see that all of his favorite snacks and food items are available at Super8, and they're all tagged at cheaper prices, too! We discovered even more amazing deals as we made our way through the supermarket - like the Super Sulit Points section, which allows you to earn 25 rewards points for every Php 500 single-receipt purchase of participating items.

Super Sulit Points.

There's also the Try Me section, where new products are priced 5% lower than the standard retail price. The Dove Baby Hair to Toe Rich Moisture Body Wash, for instance, is currently priced at Php 248.70. That's Php 13.10 savings, compared to buying it at beauty counters or department stores.

5% off on new products!

That includes snacks and other food products!

They also have 'Plus One' promos, where you get free products when you buy in bulk. Like this 'Buy 11 Get 1 Free' promo on detergents and other home care items. If you're a wholesaler or reseller, promos like these will definitely help you save more and allow you to earn bigger profits.

Save more when you buy more!

More items on sale!

Aside from big savings, Super8 also gives their loyal customers a chance to win prizes in their Super Hakot Promo and Scratch & Win Promo, exclusive to Super8 mobile app users. You get a promo code or an e-raffle entry when you purchase Php 300 of participating items in a single transaction. Some of the items included in this promo are Oreo cookies, Nestle Koko Krunch cereals, Magnolia milk products, and La Pacita Graham Crackers.

Yue's favorite cereal. :)

You'll get to enjoy more of these awesome deals and astonishing discounts when you head over to the Super8 Funfest happening from April 26 (Thursday) until April 28 (Saturday). The event will be held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City, from 9 am 'til 7 pm. As I have mentioned earlier, the first two days of the Super8 Funfest will be exclusive to Rewards Card holders, while the last day will be open to everyone, including non-members.

Super Bidang Buhay at the Super8 Funfest 2018!

Here are some of the celebrities who will be in attendance:

Is your favorite celebrity on the list? :)

And the fabulous prizes at stake:

Could you be the lucky winner of a brand new car? :)

To know more about the Super8 Funfest plus details on how to get to venue, read their FAQ here. Oh, and don't forget to 'like' the Super8 Facebook page to stay updated on promos, discounts, and event announcements!

Many thanks to John, Larry, and the Super8 San Pablo City staff for the warm welcome! Yue says he loved the VIP treatment! :)