Dropped by the Sarabia Optical branch in Greenbelt last week because my old glasses were finally…read moregiving up on me, and wow, what a smooth experience. The staff greeted me right away, no waiting around like some places. They took their time with the eye exam--super thorough, explained my slight astigmatism shift without making me feel dumb, and then helped me browse without any hard sell. Ended up picking a sleek pair from one of the newer designer lines that looked way better on me than I expected, and with their promo, the whole thing (frames + progressive lenses) came out to way less than I'd pay back home. They even threw in a free lens cleaner kit and adjusted them perfectly on the spot. Felt taken care of, not just sold to. Service was genuinely warm and professional--zero pressure, all help. Already telling friends to go here. Easily 5 stars for me.

On advice of a friend who purchases all his eyewear at Sarabia Optical we visited out local branch…read morein Greenbelt 1. The first thing that hits you is the huge selection that is available with all the top designers represented. Service,as is the case in Makati is excellent and prices are Sometimes 1/3 of what you would pay in North America. Specialty lenses however can take up to 10 days to complete and the sole reason Sarabia lost 1 star. We were able to pick up 2 of the newest designer frames for just about $210.00 with discounts and left very happy with the service,prices and selection.

The staff are very welcoming and accommodating, felt at ease and not rushed. My mom, dad and I…read moreeach ended up getting a new pair of glasses. Great service!

My updated review from 1 star to 3.5 stars: I finally went back to the shop and told them my point…read moreof view that the style/color and font must be the same as the display on the wall as to what they will engrave on the bottles of their customers. Even if I can buy 10 water bottles from this shop, it will always boil down to the principle that the style I asked must be done and heard and not dismissed. It must be the same as what they show on their wall display with what they sell should be of the same quality they offer to their customers. I could've given 4 stars but I didn't appreciate how the manager gives explanations (I dont need to get manipulated) she must know that customer is always right as a manager. I was given a new bottle and I got asked if I wanted for it to be engraved and I said no thank you. I don't want to go thru such dissatisfaction again. My review a few hours ago with 1 star: I had my hydro flask engraved here and the sales lady did not follow instructions about the color scheme for the font I had

Massage, facial, all first rate. Friendly , skillful staff. A must place to visit when in Makati…read more Walking distance to Holiday Inn( 5 stars)

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.

If I were to describe Uniwide Warehouse Club in one phrase, it would be "Wasteland of Everything…read moreMade in China". Though don't let this place fool you, because it might have poor lighting, ventilation, and the place is quite an eyesore really, but I only go here for 2 things: it's the BEST place here in Parañaque to get some cheap home decor and kitchen stuff, if you don't want to go all the way to Divisoria that is. Let's talk home decor. If you like fancy figurines of all kinds of animals, knock-offs of antique-looking sculptures, grandiose-looking vases and cute winter porcelain houses that double as lamps, you can get such items for Php 100 - 300 or so. This is why I frequent this place for holiday gifts because you can get really good-looking items for so much less. Kitchen stuff: Plastic and ceramic decorative and everyday use plates are available here and they're REALLY cheap, most are being sold by the kilo even. So much cute and quirky designs here. This is why the plates in my kitchen are all mismatched (I don't really care). Cheap kitchen tools are also available here such as pots/pans, utensils, glasses and knives. But if you're wary of lead content leaching its way onto your food, perhaps it's wise to skip this section... Other than those things, there are so much cheap, random odds and ends in this warehouse. They've also got some fabric of all kinds available near the entrance, some food kiosks, school supplies, fake flowers, cheap clothing and shoes, and so on. I do recommend doing your Christmas shopping here for giveaways if you're not too particular with brand names, or shopping for party favors for children's parties.

Great Service! They served tea while waiting for your frame. They even clean and repair my existing…read moreframe. I love their customer service.