Daily Quickie: My Pink Wasabi's Kashi Maki

Sunday, March 04, 2012
Daily Quickie is a short tag on the title which I use for blog entries about food I'm snacking at home, work or anywhere.

Last Sunday, my beau finally gave in to one of my requests -- to visit Mercato Centrale. Although we weren't able to really enjoy the experience as we walked from Bonifacio High Street's parking lot to MC Home Depot under the scorching heat of the sun at high noon, I finally got to try one of the reasons why I've long wanted to visit this food bazaar -- My Pink Wasabi's Kashi Maki.

Kashi Maki

A combination of 2 things I love -- Japanese cuisine and sweet desserts, these Kashi Makis are mini cakes meticulously hand-rolled into small bundles of goodness. My date bought me 2 orders of the 5-piece Kashi Maki samplers (P130) which had a piece each of the Marula, Midnight Mint, Oolong Berry, ChocoLocco and White Matcha flavors.

Kashi Maki from My Pink Wasabi

Each flavor from the sampler was good and the base cake was incredibly moist even after sitting in the fridge for some time, but what I love about them is their right amount of sweetness, coupled with a seemingly nutty taste. They're perfect meal enders or quick snacks. And although I loved each one of the Kashi Makis I got to try, I still had my own set of favorites -- Marula (rich, creamy and very chocolatey), ChocoLocco (very nutty inside and out) and Midnight Mint (rich, creamy and minty).


I may not have personally greeted and thanked Chef Anna and Chef Ken for their wonderful creations (I do blame the heat of the sun for making me a little cranky that day), but I'm very sure this isn't the first and last time I'll have My Pink Wasabi's Kashi Maki.

52 comments:

  1. This is so mouth-watering! I really ought to go to Mercato Centrale. I keep on hearing good things about the foods there! Ayan dapat ma try ko yan kashi makis na yan! Tsalap ng picture at ng description mo Sumi!

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  2. @Pink Wasabi: It's me who should thank you chef Anna.. :) Thank you for bringing us these lovely Kashi Makis <3

    @Cha: We weren't able to try a lot of the food items in Mercato so I think I'll be back again soon. If you like some Kashi Makis from My Pink Wasabi, they'll be in Eastwood tomorrow and the next weekends.. :3 I'm not sure if that's nearer from your place, but it definitely is from my home.. XD

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  3. This is what I miss there, fushion of flavors and not being afraid to try new stuff! Wow to these sweets! I live in a boring city...so true.:(

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  4. omg. ang ganda ng presentation. for a five piece sampler, the price is not bad too :)

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  5. Appetizing!! <3 The presentation is just amazing <3

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  6. Ang yummy ng itsura nila. Catchy yan. :D

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  7. Looks so yummy! I hope to visit Mercato Centrale before we go home to Baguio City. :)

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  8. This is a must try...very creative talaga si Chef Anna and Chef Ken...

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  9. I've been wanting to try this one! ...to think I'm already at the Fort almost every weekday. XD

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  10. Presentation looks good!

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  11. everything looks cute and yummy! must try this! :)

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  12. Haven't been to Mercato Centrale. :( But I hope to try this soon! :)

    http://www.dekaphobe.com/

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  13. Mercato Centrale Review: mainit, mabaho, madumi, dami aso kasabay mong kumain, parang palengke, over priced, pinasosyal na kainan sa bangketa

    Verdict: magkamatayan na, di na ako babalik kahit kailan.

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  14. Envy! Di pa ko nakakatikim ng kahit anong Japanese food XD Di ba yung Wasabi maanghang? hehe
    pero mukha naman super sweet ng mga yan. :))
    Sana mapadpad ako sa Bonifacio High street hehe

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  15. Wow nakapunta ka na rin =) Havn't tried this. Tagal ko na rin gusto matry hopefully next time. I don;t want to buy one kasi I hope someone gives it to me as a gift ahem haha

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  16. I tried a couple of their "sushis" before but they weren't too memorable for me. Perhaps it's because the samples they gave out at UTT were too tiny.

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  17. Looks yummy ha. I should visit the place na talaga. Been hearing about Mercato Centrale pero never had the chance na bisitahin to. Hehehe. Sobrang ganda ng foods. Looks yummy. Mata pa lang busog na. :)

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  18. Pink wasabi! Name pa lang yummy na! Haha. For sure my bf will love this. :) I'll have him read your blog later. :) Para we can try this together.

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  19. Ang sarap naman niyan :) Pero hindi ko fave. Hehe Anyway, pwede exlinks tau Sumi? Homepage link - Chic Algene

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  20. parang nakakapangigigil mga itsura..sarap na sarap na ako sa kanila..

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  21. ChocoLocco looks yummmy! Pero parang ang cute din nila masyado para kainin. Hahaha!

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  22. if this is how wasabi looks like... kakainin ko silang lahat... but if I tasted wasabi in any of them... pass na ko... hahaha. Yahweh bless.

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  23. i've been wanting to try pink wasabi, kaso it was too far naman.. I've been to Mercato once but i have not spotted the pink wasabi.. maybe this year i should definitely come back at mercato..

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  24. Wow, seems so interesting to visit and try this foodies--though I am not a fan of sweets, but it doesn't mean I can't eat it at all.

    Perhaps, this time I would try it once I get back.

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  25. They're so nice to look at. Parang ayokong kainin, ang cute kasi.:D

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  26. Ang cuuuute nila. Hope to try 'em soon. Thanks for sharing this Sumi. :D

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  27. I've still not yet been to Mercato Centrale! Sigh. Hope to try this yummy and cute maki -- soon!

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  28. ahh my goodness! looks yummy! My lil one is a hard fan of maki! I'll let her this post and I'm sure what is going to happen after. Hahaha Thanks for posting! Will try mercato centrale soon!

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  29. you presented it beautifully.. they're too cute and it's quite a shame to eat it.

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  30. Pink wasabi is worth trying for sa mga food lover and blogger .I haven't tried pink wasabi yet and never been to that place.

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  31. ang sarap naman nyan! bakit ba kasi walang ganyan dito samin. :)) Everytime nalang na pmpnta ako sa blog mo lagi akong nagugutom. hehe

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  32. Haven't heard this one yet , a must try soon...

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  33. They look delectable! Too bad, BHS is so far from me! Hayy!

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  34. Aww!! that looks so sinful but I sure won't mind trying them out.

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  35. I haven't been to Mercato yet...wahhh!

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  36. They look like the real thing! :P I hope i can drop by mercato for these :)

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  37. Uy, interesting concept! My problem with desserts is that I find them too rich sometimes! Nakaka-umay! But this one, being bite-sized, seems perfect for me. I can get several flavors in one order and each piece is just enough to make my taste buds happy. When I drop by Mercato, I'll look for their stall.. Or, I hope there's a way to order online :D

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  38. I want to try this SO BADLY! I'm not sure if I'm right, or maybe I love under a rock, but from first glance these cakes look so unique (in an interesting kind of way).

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  39. Hi everyone! Check out our facebook page: mypinkwasabi.pastries
    We will be at eastwood city mall weekends of March, mall hours at the Weekend Gourmet Market

    Thank you !

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  40. Wooo these makes my eyes drooling. The presentation looks interesting. though I don't like the taste of california maki these different style or serving looks interesting and tasty! :3

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  41. it's better to visit mercato at night - cooler! :) gotta try those cute and unique desserts!

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  42. Really interesting!

    Time to visit Mercato Centrale again :)

    Cheers!
    Janey

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  43. Mercato Centrale is the bomb! We usually go there at the midnight market.. :) Nice photos and blog!

    - Val of The Foodscrapbook

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  44. wow ang sarap hehe thanx for sharing..

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  45. Oh wow... Very creative. :)

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  46. Looks good! Must give this a try.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Denise
    http://satisfyingjuansappetite.blogspot.com/

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  47. Mercato really has an amazing selection of food stalls! i never leave that place wo difficulty to stand up! haha

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  48. Got mine at a food bazaar located at the parking lot of Il Terrazzo. Every flavor was superb but I liked White Matcha and Midnight Mint more :9

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