I am a Macaron hunter, I try as much as I can, and as much
as my budget would allow, to buy macarons at malls or stores. But my ultimate
goal is to have a bite of the world reknown Ladurée macarons. Luckily, a store
opened here in PH and I cannot keep calm until I am able to have a bite of the
Ladurée macaron. But before I was really able to taste the best, of course I had
to taste a couple of good tasting macarons that I can get my hands on. And
living in a small city is frustrating for a Macaron hunter. I live in a city called Olongapo and we do
have malls here, but there aren’t bakeshops that sells macarons here. But due
to an opportunity to do a review for a certain certification arose, I was able
to go to Manila and have a taste of this scrumptuous treat.
1.
French Baker
I
was at Megamall when I decided that its hightime that I treat myself to a
macaron. I marched over to French Baker and purchased their six flavors and its
36php per piece, which is quite affordable, and then I headed to Cavite. It
took about 2 hours before I was finally able to sink my teeth into my 2nd
taste of macarons. (My first bite of macarons was in a McDonalds in Macau, and
it was magic.) I really loved their flavors, I was closing my eyes with each
bite actually. My favorite is the Raspberry, but the Chocolate Ganache was also
delicious.
2.
Macarose
I
was looking around for something, I don’t remember what, and walking around
Megamall when I came across a macaron stall called Macarose. I bought three
flavors from them which is Green Tea, Vanilla and Nutella. I wanted to take
pictures first before I demolish this macarons, so I had to wait three and a
half hours to finally taste this ones. But it was not as good as the French
Baker ones. They were actually too sweet for me. I actually asked the saleslady
for their bestsellers so I was expecting more from these macarons. And the fact
the they are 50php per piece would really have you expecting more.
3.
Ladurée
When I found out that a Ladurée store opened in Rockwell I was
hyperventilating and decided immediately that I need to go there and hunt this
macarons down. I decided that I would also treat myself to a night out before I
do the hunt so I stayed in Makati for a night and went to Terno Inferno at
Saguijo.
I was so happy that night because Up Dharma Down was playing and this is
my first time to see them live. They are so good.
Before heading out to Ladurée we first ate at Burgoo at Powerplant Mall
and I was so full by the end of the meal.
We asked the guard where exactly Ladurée was because we were a bit lost
and do not know the exact location of the store. The guard then directed us to
go across the street and then finally, I was at Ladurée.
The store looks so lovely and I was so happy to finally be able to taste
the world famous Ladurée macarons.
I only bought four because I am out of ka-ching! I bought the Earl Grey, Rose Petal,
Pistachio and Iced Mint. My favorite was the Pistachio one. The Earl Grey one
was actually pretty intense and the flavor stayed in my mouth for over a day.
For a 150php per piece macaron, I can definitely say that this are the best.
Next
time I decide to go to Ladurée again I will definitely purchase the box of six
with the victorian inspired boxes. I would also definitely look for locally
made macarons that I can hunt down and devour.
