Our First Printed Zine!

Happy Filipino-American History Month!

We’re so excited to announce our FIRST printed recipe zine. The konbini issue, inspired by Japanese convenience stores. It has 5 separate konbini recipes developed by Kevin! Throughout you’ll see photos shot by both Kevin and I (some of these photos were shot and developed at home on our 35mm film cameras!). Of course art and a mix of both photography and illustration are included. You’ll notice with each recipe there are some cute lil romantic tropey moments featuring our friends Melanie & Darian. We hope you enjoy the cute drama scenes mixed in with these recipes. Our hope is to bring you a sense of nostalgia, comfort, and inspiration!

Both Kevin and I have had this idea for years (since 2019), but with work and daily life it has been hard for me to balance burnout while still finding the drive for Hella Sarap. Can you believe we had some of these photoshoots done back in June 2023? Since leaving my 9-5 I’ve had time to reset and start creating things again. So we’re in full swing here, and I’m feeling the most inspired I’ve been in awhile. This month has been hectic and busy in the best way possible! Kevin and I created this with the all the love in our hearts and we’re so excited to share this world we’ve been building with you all!!

Hella Sarap will be at March Bank Park for Kasayahan Sa Daly City, this Saturday, October 5, 2024! We’ll be selling our zine along with goodies such as notepads, stickers, and totes.

We hope to see you there!

Meet roy & sabi

Roy is the dedicated clerk at the Hella Sarap konbini (convenience store), though he’s not your average employee—he’s a fish-shaped soy sauce container. When he talks, it sounds like he’s speaking from underwater. He’s a stickler for rules and a hard worker, but he also deals with his fair share of anxiety.

Then there’s Bby Sabi, a lively piece of wasabi Roy discovered while taking out the trash one night. She’s now the shop’s beloved mascot and Roy’s very best friend!