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If you need new stuff for your home kitchen, small cafe business, or full-fledged restaurant, MK…read moreKitchen should be one of your first stops for supplies! This kitchen superstore sells all kinds of tools and equipment from the smallest, most specialized eating fork to big industrial kitchen appliances! It's a warehouse/surplus shop style place too so everything's very much affordable and not weighed down by brand names. But the items are still of good quality! They import their products from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, the US, among others. And like i said, they specialize in supplying for restaurants and even culinary schools, hotels, resorts... Basically any establishment with need for a kitchen. They offer after sales services too, as well as kitchen design consulting. It's really a one-stop shop for all your kitchen needs. They have several branches in the city already-- this one in Robinsons, one in the Farmers Market in Cubao, one in Pasig right across the URC offices, and one in Pioneer Street in Mandaluyong, which is their main warehouse. It's so cool to visit here because you always find interesting new things-- even small stuff you wanna have for your own house! Nice mixing bowls and chopping boards like those ones you saw on Food Network, that strainer thing you saw in some Japanese restaurant, those cool salt & pepper shakers you noticed at a cafe, that chafing dish you saw at an event's buffet... It's like StumbleUpon, kitchen world style! Haha. If you love cooking and baking at the very least, you're gonna have so much fun checking out this place!

I've already been here a few times with my mom and let me tell you what I think of this place. They…read morehave everything that your house needs be it doors, door knobs, lights, fixtures, a little furniture, and some building materials, just name it. With that being said, I had the opportunity to visit this place just a few days ago. I had a dilemma because I had to buy dog food and a door knob because I was out of dog food and our doorknob broke. I always buy dog food at a supermarket in the Fort S&R because it's cheap there. MC Home Depot helped my buying a door knob very convenient because it was just beside S&R. Not only that, It's in the Fort. It's basically a one stop shop for home needs and it's inside the Metro. How convenient. Apart from that, they also have a lot of brands that you can choose from. I found my doorknob and I was on my way, after paying of course. For people who are bringing cars, not to worry because they have parking spaces. They really thought of everything. So there I was on my way home: dog food in the back and a doorknob on the passenger seat.

My sister and her husband are in the final stages of building their house. It took years of saving,…read morelots of bickering and some headaches here and there before they got to this point. The 2 have very different tastes. My sisters wants the house to have a colonial look while her husband as my sister puts it, wants the house to look like an office. And because I was the 3rd adult in our tiny family, I had to intervene from time to time. They both agreed on one thing though: the bathrooms should be beautiful at all costs. So, one Sunday afternoon with my nieces in tow we went to the Dexterton Showroom in Quezon City. Here we found an impressive lineup of everything one needs to build a home. They have top brands and designers, fine designer, chandeliers, lighting fixtures and more. No need to go anywhere else when you're here. Tips: 1. Come here early and bring a camera! Take photos of the things that you like. 2. Try to bring a blueprint of your house just in case you need to give the attendant some specs.

From the owner: Founded in 1962 as a local hardware store in Caloocan, Dexterton has since expanded to include…read morehigh-quality bathroom fixtures and furniture. Now with a headquarters in Quezon City and a residence and showroom building in Bonifacio Global City, Dexterton represents over a hundred brands across numerous major product divisions. These divisions include but are not limited to bathroom essentials, furniture, tiles, kitchen fixtures, lamps, home accessories, hardware items, and more. Currently, we carry world-class building material brands such as Gessi, Kohler, Inda, Mapei, Stiebel Eltron, Jacuzzi, Gruppo Tresse, Hansa, Blanco, Crestial, Stoermer, Artelinea, Marazzi, Rondine, and Laufen; award-winning furniture brands such as Simmons, Himolla, Caracole, and Michelle Moore; as well as top lighting fixture brands like Artemide, Vistosi, and Pablo. For over 50 years, we don’t just help our clients build houses - we help them build homes.

Ever since I've lived on my own (for more than 2 years now), I've stepped foot in various branches…read moreof Ace Hardware. When you live alone and there's no one else who'll take care of all the house "issues" other than yourself, this place really comes in handy. My "dining table" and chairs are from here. My cat's litterboxes are all purchased here as well. Pet stuff? Yup. Lightbulbs, adapters for plugs when traveling, super glue, shoe racks, door mats, adhesive wall hooks, travel luggage locks, plastic storage boxes, curtain rods, shelves... Ace Hardware has you covered. There's always someone willing to help you locate that thing you need. As for the pet stuff -- I find it both funny and sad that a hardware store would actually stock up on pet food. I would never buy my own food at a hardware store... except once when I was in Baguio and this hardware store owner grew his own mushrooms and they were amazing --well that's another story. But yes, they do have pet food (mostly commercial kind found in supermarkets as well). They also have pet dishes, leashes, toys, and... clothes. Okay. You know what they also have? Playing card decks. For you know, when you get bored from all that housework I suppose?

There was once a time that I was hanging out with a friend of mine from Alabang Hills Village. We…read morewere smoking in his car just chilling when it suddenly hit him that he had yet to buy his girl a Christmas present. He was flustered. Panicking, the man dragged me along to Alabang Town Center to help him find a gift for his lady love. We went from one store to another. He had absolutely no clue about the kind of gift that he wanted to give his girl. I advised him that the least he should do is give her something that she could use. We ended up at Gourdo's of all places. Gourdo's just sells a lot of stuff that's related to cooking and baking. We ended up getting here a cookie cutter. I forget the pattern, but a year or so later I can distinctly recall here giving us a batch of cookies cut out in the shape of the cookie cutter that we bought that day.

My version of heaven would probably have an area that's a mixture of Gourdo's, Kitchen Elf, and…read moreChocolate Lovers. Basically, it will be a baker's heaven, with every ingredient, equipment, and packaging I could ever dream of for my kitchen, there for my taking. Unlike Kitchen Elf and Chocolate Lovers where I regularly (read: OFTEN) buy stuff, Gourdo's is more of a special occasion kind of thing. Why? Well, let's just say I need to save up for most of the products they offer. They have, for example, my dream Kitchenaid mixer (in mint or fuschia, please) for Php 27,000. They also sell a wide variety of Wilton products that are proven and tested when it comes to baking, but come at hefty price tags, too! If you're on a tight budget like me, I recommend that you visit Gourdo's during the holiday season (starting November). They're generous with sales toward the end of the year. Last year, I was able to score some Wilton frosting tips and a jigger/shaker at discounted prices!

I never imagined that my youngest brother will become a pastry chef. When we were growing up, he…read morenever really liked to cook. He didn't even spend time in the kitchen. In fact, I thought that he, being a member of his college football varsity team, had a bigger chance of becoming a member of the Azkals than becoming a chef and a professional baker of pastries and cakes at that. To show my support for his chosen career, I like to give him gifts that he could use at work. He's most happy when baking or making French macarons, so I gave him measuring spoons, cookie cutters, colorful cupcake liners, and other cake decorating products. All these things I bought from Cooks' Exchange in Glorietta. The store is small but it sells many interesting kitchen stuff. I love their cake candles and toppers. They even have colorful glasses and pitchers that are Moroccan-inspired. Actually, there are some items in the store that I want to buy for myself one of these days. My wishlist includes the garlic press, meat thermometer, and colorful chopsticks.

My cousin and I would go here before to always take a look at kitchenware. Between the two of us,…read moreshe was super into cooking and baking and well she always to be up to date in whatever new cooking equipment there is. Although we were still students at that time, we were aware of what cooking equipment would cost. It's not cheap and most of the time, it would be expensive. But chefs know why these things are expensive. I always have a fun time in this store because my cousin would explain what a certain equipment would do. It's always a fun educational stop whenever we're here. I love also how this place doesn't only sell "serious" looking equipment, it also sells fun and colourful utensils for the kitchen! If I were more knowledgeable about the kitchen, I would definitely buy my kitchen stuff here. To chefs who are not aware of this place, do pass by this place and I'm pretty sure you will have loads of fun.

I first noticed that my interests had shifted from buying new clothes, makeup and other frivolous…read moreitems to picking up pieces that would beautify my home and personal space when I hit my mid-20s. Now that I'm pushing 30, the same applies. Hence, I love entering places like Gourdo's. Gourdo's is actually one of my go-to places for when I'm on the prowl for potential wedding gifts for friends who are soon to tie the knot. They present their customers with a vast variety of kitchenware selections to choose from -- from the most celebrated brands in the industry to some lesser-known ones that remain competitive with regard to quality. Gourdo's also has some very interesting trinkets and unique items that are season-based. Whether you need to spruce up your kitchen, pick up a last minute wedding gift, or simply need to kill time in the mall, come through.

Gourdo's is beautiful!!! I love entering this place because my eyes just sparkle with all the…read moregorgeously designed kitchen items, and not to mention also super useful. Although Gourdo's may be a bit pricey the items are of really good quality and will certainly last you a long long time. Not to mention a great addition to your house aesthetically! The designs of items at Gourdo's are flexible for any taste or preference, you will certainly have difficultly choosing what to buy! I did not expect to like Gourdo's as much as I did but being a food lover and a feeling-chef I was so excited (for my mom) to buy all the great kitchen goodies. I think that the kitchen is definitely the most important room of the house and should be treated well enough and stocked with great equipment and decor and Gourdo's is the perfect place to get all that.

I'm addicted to thrift stores and 'ukay-ukays'. Not only because I don't have a lot of money and I…read more-can- be cheap, but personally, it's a thrilling, satisfying experience and past-time that naturally curious folks would enjoy. Seriously, you'll never know what thing of beauty awaits you (and for less, too)! A couple of my prized possessions (mostly clothes, artwork/trinkets) I've purchased from such stores. I live 2 minutes away from Go Green Japan Surplus, so I frequent this place quite often to look around, see what's available. I really find the whole experience entertaining, to say the least. I mean, all these odds and ends from another culture, owned by a stranger you will most likely never, ever meet--who may also be still alive, or dead! Okay, that's not very enticing. But really, with a combination of luck, perseverance, and a good eye, you can really come home with a lot of good finds. This place mostly sells second hand furniture and home accessories. Their furniture can be a bit pricey, so do choose wisely. It might be helpful to check brand new items in other places first for a price basis. If you're a mug/teacup/plate hoarder, they have a huge selection of ceramics with novelty designs (i.e. ceramic sake glasses with erotic Japanese artwork called Shunga). For outdoorsy types, beautiful, secondhand Japanese bikes and surfboards are available here, too!

There's a relatively large warehouse-type store in the middle of Dona Soledad Avenue in Bicutan,…read moreParanaque City that simply calls itself Japan Store. It is, of course, a second-hand shop that sells a wide variety of houseware, furniture, home décor, bicycles and just about anything that can be sold used. Every so often, the Japan Store will sell shoes that look to be in good condition. I chanced upon a pair of tripods that I had been looking for and one was being sold for P1,200 and the other for P2,000. The most interesting item available was an old-style slot machine. Two of them actually. It didn't have the lever of the typical one-armed bandit, making the P5,000 gizmos next generation slot machines. The place also has surf boards and more cups and mugs than I could count. One seemingly fast moving item would be wheelchairs, as every so often a few would be on display, only to be gone a week later. Cabinets, clocks, kitchen utensils are also plentiful. For those who like to restore old furniture, Japan Store has a wide array to choose from. This place has been around for years so it's safe to presume that business must be booming. I like to visit it just to see what new old stuff they have for bargain hunters like me. I'm still waiting for them to have a classic juke box for sale, and I will probably bargain like crazy to have it.