The moment you enter this restaurant, you are greeted with the neon sign, "Long Live Bacon." You…read moreknow what that means? Yes, they put bacon on everything. Sinful but worth every calorie! Plus, who doesn't love Bacon? Seriously. The place is small and cramped. There are a couple of high stools and three small tables under the "Long Live Bacon" sign. If you need to use the comfort room, you have to enter the secret room called ABV. It's a speakeasy and I will definitely talk about it more in another review. The food here is perfect for after a long night of drinking with friends. They offer a breakfast menu where you can customize your own plate. Want a bacon and egg sandwich made with 2 waffles? Go for it! But, in my opinion, the definite Must Try here are their Hotdogs! All their hotdogs are bacon-wrapped and deep fried! YUM! I recommend the Chili Dog (Php220) and the Kimchi Dog (Php190). Next time, I will have to try their Tater Bombs (bacon-wrapped potato tots)! But, it's always sold out when I arrive! Huhu! I can't wait to see what Lazy Bastard will "baconify" next! :D

As someone with a student budget (because I am a student), my jaw dropped when I saw Lazy Bastard's…read moremenu. They sold hotdogs at Php 300-350. I heard about hotdogs sold at Php 100 but never at these prices. My siblings and I decided to be adventurous and tried their hotdogs anyway. It was in Jupiter street and we found parking around the area. We saw their big sign that said "Bacon & Burgers this way". When I took a bite of their hotdog, I was enlightened. I tasted the hotdog sandwich's full potential. I experienced Lazy Bastard's BACON WRAPPED hotdog in a bun and topped with a load of toppings. I particularly found their Con carne and parmesan hotdog sandwich to be their bestest. On my next visit, I'm planning to try their AVOCADOG. On the other hand, I found their burger to be okay.

I believe Mr. Frank's is the first gourmet hot dog place in Taguig. Found in the mall of Central…read moreSquare, you can order really good quality hot dogs before your movie starts. You've got seven kinds of hot dog sandwiches to choose from - I've tried three so far and all of them have been really tasty. Each sandwich is different from each other. My favorite is the Baby Back sandwich. It has baby back flakes, corn, jalapeno and sour cream. The baby back flakes go really well with the jalapeno. While you're happily eating, you'll just realize you ate a jalapeno because it felt a bit hot. The Paradise sandwich is another winning treat. It's the kiosk's take on a Hawaiian / tropical dish. If you're not satisfied with just a hot dog sandwich, you can even order cute little corn dogs! Mr. Franks remain to be a top contender when it comes to movie food.

'Three Guys and a Grill' in Poblacion, Makati is easy to find, even if it's almost hidden on a…read moresmall street next to A.Venue Mall. Online map navigators won't miss it with the big signage. The outlet is well lit, quite small, good for solo diners and couples, so big groups might need to order their delicious sausages packed and to go. There are high chairs and tables in front and at the side to settle for that quick bite or for some people-watching. Their menu is also displayed at a couple of blackboards on the wall, and handed out as you enter the place. Also, the preparation area is right beside the cashier, so you could see how your sandwich is carefully assembled. We had the Little Bird Dog, described on the table menu as "a juicy curry chicken sausage topped with sliced pickles, homemade ketchup, sriracha mayo, and chopped onions." We picked wheat bread for the buns. We got two for the price of one, from a restaurant discount booking app. For the dessert, we had the Leche Flan Ice Drop and Mango Sticky Rice Ice Drop (not in the photos), and suprisingly were from Goto Monster. The generous toppings were good as a complement to the sausage, yet it overpowered the chicken meat, and I could hardly taste the chicken in it. The ice cream drops were FTW, a must-have sweet finale. Ordering was easy, but they could use a minor tweak and put up an "Order here" sign or possibly re-align the ordering process to avoid confusion whether they have a table service or a counter service. I just think the place may need some re-arranging to maximize the small space, but it has that hole-in-the-wall kind of ambience to satisfy that convenient sausage craving after a weekend nightout at Poblacion.

Where do I begin - it's definitely not my first time visiting this place but I thought I would…read morewrite a review about this amazing find. My favorite is The Anghang - a spicy lamb sausage, with home-made sauce, grilled onions, jalapenos What I love about their food and service is that it is done right. Friendly service and quality food. How the sausage is grilled is just oh-so-yummy! They serve sparkling drinks too. Bread - you get a choice of wheat or white and taste's delish. Must go-to place!

If you are craving for burgers or hotdogs but you've grown tired of the popular fastfood chains in…read moreGlorietta, you have to give Big City a try. The diner occupies a small area but its layout is efficiently planned. It can easily seat 12 to 15 customers. Big City is run by the same company that owns Hotdog On Sticks, a chain of hotdog kiosks usually found near cinemas or supermarkets in leading malls. Apart from hotdog meals, Big City's menu includes chicken wings, burgers, and rice sets. For the third or fourth time that we ate at the diner, my wife and I always ordered their bestselling Cheddar Link Sausage Sandwich. Recently, I tried their Classic Burger with Bleu Cheese. The meals come with small Iced Tea and fries. And since they're a sister outlet of Hotdog On Sticks, this diner also offers my favorite Nathan's all-American hotdogs. We wanted to try their chicken wings but it was not available during our last visit. We're happy with their food. It's unapologetically fastfood grub. One more thing, my wife likes Big City in Glorietta because it has a clean comfort room.

For those in the know, there's a hidden gem inside Pinks--a speakeasy tucked within the hotel bar…read morewhere you can sip on expertly crafted cocktails while nibbling through Pinks' full menu. And I'll give them credit: they've nailed that 1920s NYC speakeasy vibe, dimly lit with just the right amount of mystery. It's all there--the velvet charm, the intimacy, the flickering lights--but there's one glaring issue. The music. Oh, the music. It's so loud I can barely hear myself think. Look, I get it: bars need a pulse, but when the sound is so deafening that it destroys the entire atmosphere, you've got a problem. A speakeasy is meant to be a place where conversation flows easily, but this... this is more of a nightclub masquerading as a quiet hideaway. It's a missed opportunity, because this place could be something truly special. Now, let's talk about the good stuff. The bartenders? Skilled. Polite. You can tell they know their craft--these drinks are top-notch, embodying the art of mixology. I went in not expecting to drop 500 PHP on a cocktail (because, Manila, right?), but that's exactly what I did. And while this would be standard + more in New York (a lot more), in the Philippines? It felt like a bit of a rip-off. Still, I can't deny the quality of the drinks--smooth, balanced, the kind that makes you stop and appreciate the craftsmanship. Then there's the food. The hotdogs were solid, though not the absolute highlight Pinks is known for. But they're the kind of comfort food that hits just right when you need it, each bite bringing that warm, nostalgic feeling--like a hug from your hometown. The real star, though, was the Salted Egg Pancetta Popcorn. This little creation? Genius. The salty, savory crunch was addictive, and honestly, I'm stealing that recipe and bringing it home with me. It's the kind of dish that makes you sit up and say, "Okay, you've got my attention." Pinks is a great spot--if you can look past the noise and the overpriced drinks. The vibe is there, even if the locals aren't, and while the foreigners around you might seem more interested in their own chatter than mingling, it's still a place with potential. It has the bones of something really special, it just needs a little fine-tuning. If they can fix the sound issue and adjust the pricing a bit, this could be the kind of place you want to return to. Until then, I'll be back for that popcorn and a cocktail... just with earplugs.

What happened!?!…read more Went back to pinks after craving it for so long. We ordered and literally less than a minute the chili cheese dog was brought to our table. Food being served that fast is not a good thing! Especially when you're paying 300 pesos for just the hot dog. The Quality has gone down. When I first went here it took a 10 minutes after we ordered. The bread was heavenly now it tastes stale :( I hope someone tells the manager or owners soon. Hot dogs were undercooked. The bun was just grabbed off the rack.We got the bratwurst and all beef. If you expect a customer to pay that much for hot dog please cook it before you serve it. The only good thing we had was the chili cheese fries which took longer to cook. The first time trying this place the quality was amazing. But now SNR hot dogs have better taste Customer service was GReat, very friendly, the only reason for the 2 stars. If they change the quality back to the way when I first tried it this could've been my go to spot. Now it's just like chuckeecheese fun when I first went there.

The 18th century British physician Thomas Fuller once said that "A hog in armour is still but a…read morehog." To paraphrase the erstwhile doctor, a bad hotdog in bacon armor is still a bad hotdog. Mr. Frank's positions itself as a gourmet hotdog stand. In order to do this, it places their hotdogs on hotdog buns, which are clearly baked to order for them, and tops them with various toppings. Upon recommendation from their cashier, I tried their Jersey Dog, which is topped with tomato, onions, jalapenos, bacon, and mayonnaise. I have no complaints about the toppings. I'm actually impressed with the bacon, since it was crisp and meaty. It was just right for my taste. The vegetables were also fresh and crunchy. That being said, Mr. Frank's, CHANGE YOUR HOTDOG SUPPLIER. Whoever made the decision to use skinless, generic hotdogs better not be on the payroll anymore. The hotdogs used here are textureless tubes of mystery meat. There is no snap to them and no meatiness. It reminded me of a larger vienna sausage. I took one bite of the Jersey Dog and I was done. I bit through the bacon, and the bun, and the veggies and felt happy. And then my teeth just sped through the hot dog itself and I knew something was wrong. I'm big on being excellent at your main product, and Mr. Frank's failed in that regard. Going back to Dr. Fuller, you can have the best bun and best toppings in the world, but when you're trying to pass off a vienna sausage as a hot dog, you're just putting a hog in armour.

So so fun! I wish we has a place like this in L.A. The vibe, the energy, so much memorabilia, an…read moreextensive menu to satisfy all tastebuds, and located on the hippest street in the city (during the evening hours)...ya really can't ask for more. Honestly, I had no idea this place existed, but luckily was paying attention when our driver drove past and I saw a massive line out the door at 1am. Luck would have it our hotel was just around the corner. We walked by one evening and decided it was way to crowded. With over an hour wait and every table filled we also knew pictures inside would be nearly impossible. With a couple hours to spare the morning we were leaving, we walked over after breakfast to check it out and maybe order something small to share. Of course, the desserts caught our eye and the rest was history. 1 massive dessert later, 2 of us could not finish, but throughly enjoyed every bite we ate. A daytime visit was the best choice. We pretty much had the downstairs to ourselves for pictures and several 2nd floor areas were purposely non-seating areas so patrons could take pictures. I could have spent hours here and would definitely return. The collection is unreal. The 50's vibe/atmosphere was on point, and the dessert (the only food I can judge) was delicious. If we had a place like this in Los Angeles, it would be a total hit.

Wow! I wish I had more time to look at everything in this restaurant. There's so many cool unique…read morememorabilias. There's 2 floors but dining is upstairs. If you're looking for a cool casual fun place to eat/drink or hang out with a retro theme, you have to check this place out. It's open 24/7. This is an American diner-style restaurant. It has a unique gas station theme, with classic cars, memorabilia, and a vintage vibe. They offer American comfort food like burgers, pizza, pasta, and hearty breakfast plates but surprisingly their Filipino favorite dishes are so good. Ordered the hipon (shrimp) sinigang & the sizzling squid. Both were so good. Loved the sauce on the squid. Loved all the veggies in the sinigang especially the okra & kangkong (watercress/morning glory). This place is great for casual dining and late-night cravings. They have a bar for those who want to enjoy a drink while soaking in the retro aesthetic. I stopped in here twice during my stay in the area. I also tried their chicken & waffle. It was really good too. I wish I tried their desserts but I was too full both times. They have merchandise to purchase as well if you need souvenirs. Staff were friendly.