This QC Japanese Grocery Has That Internet-Famous DIY Candy + More Cool Finds

If you have seen people making Japanese candy burgers, fries, takoyaki, cake that is edible which is a toy for kids, I know once you have watched it you want to buy one and try it out and heal your inner child.

Do you want to know where you may obtain it in Manila to cure your inner kid (or to donate to a real child)? There's no need to jet to Japan when you can buy all the greatest items in Quezon City: Mini Japanese grocery store Konbini has opened up shop in Robinsons Magnolia.

San Juan regulars who frequent the grocery's original location on Connecticut Street may recognize the name. They've finally expanded to the north after being the neighborhood's go-to for over a decade.

Konbini's exterior, located on the ground level close to Rustan's Marketplace, is difficult to miss, especially since the eating area draws you in. In this easy-to-navigate shop, you'll discover shelves upon aisles of Japanese items—from pantry necessities to all types of beverages, frozen goods, hard-to-find delicacies, and more.

A modest eating space at the back of the store with views into the kitchen is ideal for a quick and substantial dinner of gyoza, ramen, and the like.

There are a lot of amazing Japanese items, but the sweets from Kracie Popin' Cookin' have to be our favorite. You know the ones where you construct little versions of iconic Japanese meals out of candy? You can get a box or two, or ten, for roughly P200 here. We also discovered Fujiya Milky candy and a variety of other goodies.

What are you waiting for go to the store and heal your inner child because I will do the same