Recently, there has been a fad and certain crave of having katsu meals. Why go all the way to different malls and places to satisfy one’s cravings when you can have your own right here in Ateneo. This JSEC stall is right in the middle of the student enterprise, right beside “Kuya Guard” and Ampersand.
Now, what you may ask this stall serves? Well take a look at their menu:
Their bestseller is the original pork curry with cheese toppings and iced tea.
If you enjoy curry with a unique taste that will make you crave for more then this is right for you.
For those who want or prefer the plain chicken katsu with barbeque sauce, mushroom toppings, milk tea and a scoop of chili to add that extra spice in the meal, then order this right now.
And for those who prefer a calmer dish, then plain katsu is the choice for you.
(Isa’s fish katsu dish)
What’s great about Katsubaby is you are not limited to just pork curry. They give you options to choose your meat, sauce and drink (combo meals) for you to mix and match whatever you are craving for that day plus the servings are big and the people behind the stall are one of the friendliest in JSEC.
(Kuyas and ate from Katsubaby)
So overall experience is great and definitely this is something worth trying when you go visit.
Aside from academic problems, one of
the everyday dilemmas of students in Ateneo is what to eat. Ateneo provides the
students with a lot of food services like the Gonzaga Caf, Zekaf, Manang’s, ISO
Caf, and JSEC. But believe us when we
say it is not next to impossible to run out of ideas on what to have for lunch!
As students, especially as Ateneo
students, we are obliged to study and think 24 hours a day, 7 days a week as
part of our learning experience or the so called the Ateneo way. Our daily
activities ask from us a good amount of energy. We believe the best way to survive this
lifestyle is to eat, eat, study a little, then eat again! And so here are some
guide and need to know facts about the selected JSEC food stalls to guide you as
you make your choice to solve your everyday dilemma:
This JSEC food stall takes pride on their oriental dishes which satisfy the cravings of the Korean, Japanese and Chinese food enthusiasts. But did you know that their official name is The Incredible Cooking Panda Food Stall? They veered away from the lengthy name and is now known as Cooking Panda. Thankfully, the change in name didn't affect the food taste. After all, it’s not about the name but it’s all about the food!
(Visit their Facebook page for more info: Cooking Panda)
Cooking Panda
Katsubaby
Looking for something spicy to awaken your taste buds? Katsubaby is the right place for you! They serve delicious Japanese Katsu curry dishes that will surely please your hungry stomach. But that’s not all! Did you know that the brains behind all of these are all men? That’s right, Katsubaby is owned by five competitive and hardworking men. Who said only women have taste?
SaWrap
With the busy schedule of students,
convenience and time management are very important. SaWrap food is one of the
stalls that cater to the busy Ateneans. They serve on the go wraps with fresh veggies
and meat of choice. Now that is a convenient yet healthy way to serve food! Also, did you know the owners of this stall are very hands on to the point that, every weekend, they make the pita dough themselves? Maybe this dedication is the reason behind their delicious wraps!
(Visit their Facebook page for more info: SaWrap)
BBQ Nation
One way of cooking food that never goes out of style is barbeque. BBQ Nation offers an international take on barbeque that is surely loved by the diverse students of Ateneo. They serve grilled meat with a taste of Japanese, American and Filipino barbeque sauce. Aside from this, did you know that BBQ Nation is owned by four female students? You read it right. With their tasty sauce, surely, their international BBQ are bringing all the boys to their yard!
(Visit their Facebook page for more info: BBQ Nation)
Ampersand
Ampersand Rice Bowls, or simply Ampersand, specializes in making mixed fried rice inspired by the flavors from different areas of Asia. They serve fried rice in a way we have never tasted before. But did you know that the people behind this stall are all students majoring in Management and are active members of Ateneo Management Association? Looks like these students learned well from their major subjects. Another thing, did you know that the two bowls and chopsticks in their logo form an ampersand? Now that's a good mixture of creativity and knowledge!
That’s it! These are only a few of the various
JSEC stalls but hopefully we were able to help you decide and solve your food
shopping problems. Stay tuned for more guide and fun facts for the other
stalls!
Sources:
Cooking Panda Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/CookingPandaJSEC
Cooking Panda image from their Facebook page
Katsubaby Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Katsubaby
Katsubaby image from their Facebook page
SaWrap Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/SaWrap-at-JSEC/182029798610706?fref=
SaWrap image from their Facebook page
BBQ Nation Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/AteneoBBQNation/info
BBQ Nation image from their Facebook page
Ampersand Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/AmpersandRiceBowls/info
Ampersand image from their Facebook page
Interview from respective JSEC owners
Katsubaby Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Katsubaby
Katsubaby image from their Facebook page
SaWrap Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/SaWrap-at-JSEC/182029798610706?fref=
SaWrap image from their Facebook page
BBQ Nation Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/AteneoBBQNation/info
BBQ Nation image from their Facebook page
Ampersand Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/AmpersandRiceBowls/info
Ampersand image from their Facebook page
Interview from respective JSEC owners
World's first student entrepreneur mall in the Ateneo? Yes, that's right.
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| JSEC |
Started in the year 2007, the John Gokongwei Student Enterprise Center (JSEC for short) became the world's first student entrepreneur mall where the students, who are aspiring to become entrepreneurs in the near (or not so near) future, can start their own businesses. The goal of this JSEC mall is to produce more efficient entrepreneurs since they get to apply the things they learned in their books and classes. It gives students more opportunities since you'll never know, one of the stalls that started out in JSEC might be the next big thing.
The JSEC Challenge, which is held thrice a year, determines whether a stall can be one of the chosen stalls in JSEC. Many people join the JSEC Challenge, however; only a few get selected to operate for the next school year. Joining the JSEC Challenge can be a bit tedious since you have to brainstorm for unique ideas, make a proposal (which should be approved by the JGSOM Dean), look for possible suppliers for the products, and have a defense. And you have to remember that there is a big chance that you won't get in and all of your efforts go down the drain. But, the reason why most people still join, even if it's really hassle, is that you get a huge profit from your stall once you get in.
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| JSEC Challenge |
The original number of stalls accepted was 12 but since the place has been renovated, the number increased to 19. With the newly renovated JSEC, more stalls can get in JSEC and more customers can be accommodated.
Suffice to say, running for 6 years now JSEC has been what most students would like to call their "tambayan" or hang out place, others would call it the extended cafeteria. Furthermore,
JSEC does not only serve as a simple cafeteria but also a place for Ateneo
students to showcase their talents and skills when it comes to business.
Before we get into the nitty gritty of our blog--JSEC101 style and the stalls for SY2013-2014, one must first step in JSEC and take a look for themselves.
For more information about the JSEC, check out this page: Ateneo Student-Centered Learning
For more information about the JSEC, check out this page: Ateneo Student-Centered Learning
DID YOU KNOW:
- JSEC was called SOM Mall before
- When it first started, students sold everything from clothes to school supplies to food but only the food seemed to click that is why in the coming years--more and more food stalls have been occupied
- Robi Domingo and Chris Tiu owned JSEC Stalls
Sources:
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lower left picture: Photo from http://thepinkdaddy.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/dsc02491.jpg
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