turks – Jellybeans in the City

So I’ve got a meeting over lunch with no time for a leisurely meal. Oh, what to do?

Well, on that day, the choice was clear: I just need to grab myself a couple of Beef Pita Doners from the Turks branch across the street.

Turks’ Beef Pita Doner (Php60) is made with 100% pure beef, flavored with Turks’ own recipe marinade and served together with freshly cut cucumber, tomatoes, onions and a slice of cheddar, all doused in cheese, garlic and hot sauces, and all wrapped in a warm, freshly baked pita bread.

I had a feeling a single doner would be enough for me so I got myself two and a Nestea Iced Tea (Php30) to go with it.

I ended up wolfing these down quick with time to spare to head towards my lunch meeting.

Just because lunch has to be quick doesn’t mean it can’t be tasty!

This Turks outlet is located at Mother Ignacia Avenue, South Triangle, Quezon City.

Craving for a Turks Pita Doner during the enhanced community quarantine? Here’s a bit of good news: Turks SM Cherry Congressional branch is open from 9am to 5pm for takeout (pre-order via +63 938 8620714) or have it delivered via GrabFood.

Download the Grab App on the App Store or Google Play. Get a discount on your first food order when you use my code: GRABJELLYBEANS.

Other branches are located at:

Quezon City: SM City North EDSA, SM City Santa Mesa, SM City Fairview, SKY Garden SM North EDSA, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Eastwood Citywalk 2, Ayala Fairview Terraces, Farmers Plaza, Novaliches, Robinsons Galleria, Gateway Mall, UP Town Center, Fisher Mall, Victoria Tower Timog, Trinoma Mall, Ever Gotesco Commonwealth, Eton Centris, Crossroad Tandang Sora Sangandaan
Pasig: SM City East Ortigas, Ayala Malls The 30th, Grand Emerald Tower, Puregold Jr. De Castro Avenue, RNC Building, Medical City, Robinsons Metro East
San Juan: Theatre Mall Greenhills, Lifestyle Arcade Greenhills
Mandaluyong: Shangri-La Plaza, Forum Robinsons, Starmall, The Podium
Manila: SM City San Lazaro, 168 Shopping Mall, Tutuban Center Mall, SM City Manila, Robinsons Place Manila, UST Campus, Lucky Chinatown Mall
Marikina: SM City Marikina
Makati: Century City Mall, SM Jazz Mall, Ayala Malls Circuit, The Landmark, Paseo Center, GT Tower, SM Makati, Pacific Star Building, Greenbelt 1, Shell Select Magallanes, Lepanto Building, Cash & Carry Mall
Taguig: Uptown Place Mall BGC, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Market! Market!, West City Center, SM Aura Premier
Pasay: MOA Arena Parking Building, North Terminal Area MOA
Las Pinas: SM Southmall
Paranaque: SM City Bicutan, BF Homes, The Pergola Mall, SM City Sucat, Doña Soledad Avenue, Amaia STEPS Bicutan
Muntinlupa: Festival Mall, Alabang Town Center
Caloocan: SM Center Sangandaan
Valenzuela: SM City Valenzuela, MacArthur Highway

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Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the showbusiness since 2017.

Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of Cruz’s, and posted in the Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Actress Bea Alonzo on her Instagram also posted a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts Cruz’s sojourn. The video is very simple, yet there’s drama the way it was created, and in a very subtle shot, he stopped and took a bite of a Turks pita donner.

The rugged look of Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got Mr. Cruz as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with Cruz.

“I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

The Ang Pagbabalik according to Zenarosa is actually about Turks Small Pita Doner, which will be available again in all its branches.

“John Lloyd is the best endorser for this because like him, despite his absence in the showbusiness for a couple of years, the warmth and love of his fans for him never dwindles. With our Small Pita Doner we believe that our customers will be happy to know that it is back in our menu,” Zenarosa explained.

Just like Cruz who is seen to have a different image since he last appeared in the big screen, a clear indication that the actor is recreating himslef and exploring different grounds, Turks is also doing the same thing to keep its customers excited whenever they visit a branch.

In time for the release of Cruz’s endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering — Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at Php50. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at Php35.

“To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons,” Zenarosa stressed.

John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as Piolo and Inigo Pascual.

For more details, visit Turks’ FB Page.

Product details and images provided by Turks in a recent press release.