No words can adequately describe how happy I was when I took that first bite…read more You've probably already passed this place at one point or another but missed it, unfortunately. I know I have and I pass by that area a lot and wouldn't have thought that such a place stood there. One of the hidden gems in Cubao. Two of my foodie friends invited me to have lunch there and of course I wanted to try it out for myself and see if it'll live up to the hype. By hype I mean the stories of how much they love it. The meat falls off the bone, it melts in your mouth and you'd think you died and went to carnivore heaven. It's so good! AND it can do with or without the sauce which is great since it doesn't rely on it to be amazing. I loved it so much that I wanted the home buddies to try so I ordered a half rack to go thinking they'd just TRY and sure enough they finished it right away and were already asking when we're going there. You should visit them when you're in the area, hey, even if you're not anywhere near. It's worth braving the traffic of Metro Manila over.

As a tourist I avoided American franchise food. I can eat that at home. However, the in-laws wanted…read moreAmerican cuisine. Denny's it is then! Ambiance was as American as a Denny's in America's heartland. They even had American country, John Denver, and classic rock, Meat Loaf, playing on the Muzak. I ordered my Denny's standby, ham n cheese omelette. I was in for a surprise. Upon arrival a plate with a plain omelette was set in front of me. On the sides were two dishes of chopped cheddar and chopped ham! I explained to the waitress how a Denny's ham n cheese omelette was made. She took it back. They then cooked fresh eggs, layered in the chopped ham, then cheese. Melted just right, folded it, placed it on a clean plate, and served it to me. Delicious. On my next trip I'll check if they still know how. .

The food was okay. The environment was a little cute. Staff were nice. Just didn't like how there…read morewas barely anything on the salad and sandwich

ordered wings and ribs the wings were ok but over priced the ribs were not baby back as i order but…read morecheap beef ribs and the taste was akin to something you cooked days ago and let on a heater, and ribs costed almost 1000 peso 20 dollars there was no value here and way over priced and the service was poor, i had to ask for anything i wanted even sitting there with an empty glass and they put sur charge auto tip of 8 dollars around 450 peso on my bill, so even i got no service i paid huge for it, i gave all the ribs to the security guards at my condo never going back.

Very uso ata ngayon yung mga pa-sosyal na food like chicken wings and steaks. Yung tatanungin ka ng…read more"Anong food mo?" sagot ka lang ng "Well, steak for dinner. Mashed potato. Then, uhm.. lambanog." SOSYAL NGA TEH BAKIT LAMBANOG BIGLA CHOZ Pwede rin namang "Merienda ko? Pumapapak ng chicken wings. You?" GIRL AKO OKAY NA SA TURON AT ICE TUBIG Para sa fans ng chicken wings and steaks, I found the place for you! (Syempre ako yung bida bigla ano) Go kayo at Blake's Wings & Steaks in Marikina City! Obviously, they offer wings and steaks (try their Porterhouse Steak baby) pero meron din naman silang salad, sandwich, pasta, different sides and some desserts. Hindi pa masyadong malawak (parang hacienda lang eh hahaha) yung menu nila pero basta kumakain ka ng steak at wings (baka lumipad ka teh) solved ka na dito! Limited lang yung parking slots (3 or 4 na sasakyan lang ata) and it's a little bit pricey for me (yung rice around P40-P50 na). But if you're looking for a new place to try with your friends or family, okay naman dito. Hindi lang siya yung pupuntahan ko madalas (price issue) but the taste ng food naman is good!

When you are looking for something and don't find it, take that as a sign - especially when you…read morestop to look for directions and see that you're right in front of a new restaurant offering the same specialty. We took our chances at going inside and sampling Buffalo Bro's mainly because of how the sign looked - hip and edgy without being overwhelmingly pretentious. Naturally, we were attracted. Upon entering, we were at awe seeing the chalk artworks adorning the walls. My friend and I, being on a food tour, just got an order of their sweet ribs platter with a siding or macaroni and cheese plus an upgrade to dirty rice. Boy, were we so happy! The macaroni and cheese was yummy and buttery, with the pasta cooked al dente. The dirty rice was the perfect complement to the indeed sweet ribs that were so tender, there was no need for us to use our knives. Hopefully I can come back soon and bring my Dad along with me as I'm sure he'll love it here. With that happening, we'll probably go to the area more often.

I was never a fan of chicken wings. They always seemed like scraps than a full meal. What could you…read moredo with wings, right? However, thanks to a certain someone (you know who you are and I blame you entirely), I ended up developing a taste for wings. Turns out they're pretty good when done right... and man, do these guys do their wings right. They've got enough flavor, they aren't dry and there's this barest hint of a crunch in the skin. Wonderful wings. And their ribs. They're fall off the bone tender and very flavorful. Couple that with their sides and their rice (can someone say awesome mac n' cheese?)... you have a perfectly filling meal for under 300php. Really, 220php for ribs? Where are you gonna find 200 peso ribs that aren't cardboard?! Then there are equally great burgers and sandwiches... there are just a lot of things on the menu I could gush about forever. Definitely a great place to go no matter what meal needs to be fulfilled.

There's something about Chili's that makes it the perfect place for family gatherings. Its meals…read moreare usually for sharing and they have a wide selection of dishes to choose from so it's nearly impossible for anyone to get sick of this place. This restaurant also has a nice interior with its Southwestern theme. It's not everyday that you get a taste of Southwestern food here in the Philippines. Everytime I go here for lunch with my friends or family, I end up ordering their bottomless Tostada chips served with their tasty and flavorful house-made salsa. For additional dips, you can pay for their Ranch dressing and Queso. For my main course, I often have their Grilled Chicken Sandwich, which has crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, Swiss cheese, and their to-die-for honey mustard dressing. If you want something sweet after the main course, you can have their Molten Chocolate Cake, which is shaped just like a volcano. A look of this delectably delicious cake would make you drool. It might be a little bit pricey for some of us, but sometimes you have to pay money for good food!

Sometimes, working girls need to cut down on food expenses to pay for that expensive bag they…read morebought last week. (Guilty!) But I still do have a social life you know, which is why I'm thankful to have friends who understand when I'm down and broke. When this happens, Chili's is the obvious choice. Not for their great tasting burgers, not for their quesadillas and not even for their mojitos. Chili's is the obvious choice for their unlimited nachos! Unlimited nachos is actually the best thing ever. I remember there was a time when my dinner group of 4 ordered just that and nothing else. We stayed there for more than 3 hours while we happily downed cold water for drinks. Nothing can really get in the way of saving for that adorable bag, so thank god for unlimited nachos. For good old American food, Chili's is always the best choice.

When we speak of American steaks here in Manila, we could all be thinking the same thing: it's…read moreeither cheap yet average in taste, or very expensive yet extremely good. Now here's the borderline between cheap stakes and super expensive steaks: The Chop House! Their steaks, chicken and pork are all very good, and also all for a reasonable price. They bring you the unique taste of juicy yet not oily, yummy yet not overly pricey! I recommend the following for ordering many times over many visits: Cuban Spiced Grilled Chicken (it's not spicy, it's actually full of intense flavor) Char Grilled Greek Chicken (they come in awesome hot kebab metal sticks) Spinach and Cheese Stuffed US Pork Chop (spinach and cheese? talk about healthy and delicious!) Also, I'm quite unsure if this is still the practice: when we visited for the first time, we got six packs of chewing gum when they returned our change. Ha, quite cute and extra credit for them, eh?

All things considered, this place was just okay; the fries are pretty good, and they have an…read moreexceptional selection of beer. The burger patties were good, no doubt, and the caramelized onions were cooked perfectly. The problem with the burgers here is the sauce, which tastes simply awful! They use the same sauce for their fries too, which defies all logic... Tip: Scrape the sauce from their burgers, and you've got a pretty good burger!

Maginhawa is known to be an Eat Street--a budget friendly, kitschy place to feast and support local…read morebusiness and talent. Luckily, The Burger Project meets all of these qualifications to be a Maginhawa standard. The restaurant is cozy, with seating both inside and outside. You can seat larger parties here but be prepared to be brushing elbows. It helps the place feel more homey. The menu of available toppings and pre made combinations alongside sides and drinks are written artfully in chalk above the cash register and condiments bar. They have this cool template where you can literally build your own burger, customizing everything from the bun to the cheese to sauces, condiments and everything in between! Be warned though, every upgrade comes at a price and it can add up quickly. The standard patty is a very generous serving, and familiar to most Filipino palates, it's a bit on the saltier side. I do, however, appreciate its flavor and juiciness so I don't really think it's a deal breaker. Some standout add-ons to the burgers here include an egg, adobo aioli, a grilled pineapple slice, and garlic cream cheese among more standard and out there choices. I love their fries too! Definitely good for sharing for the size. I recommend the sweet potato fries (₱70), The Animal Style Fries (a nod to In-N-Out's famous fries of the same name), and the garlic aioli fries. They're great, especially the sweet potato fries because they walk a really nice line between kamote fries you'd buy on the street and the sweet potato fries you'd see at more American places.

Didn't saw this restaurant until I accidentally drove to Examiner St. one time. The restaurant is…read morebright and spacious, a perfect place to meet and study, or a place to eat good food. Since they are just newly opened, the menu is limited, but food is delicious. We ordered Baked Mussels Overload, Carbonara Benedict, and Twice-Cooked Pork Belly. We are very happy because everything tasted above expectations. The mussels are cheesy and perfectly cooked. I love the carbonara the best. It was creamy, eggy, and filling. The twice-cooked pork has really crunchy skin and tender meat. Overall, food is great and would love to come back.

The cafe for you if youre looking to get away from the world and just want to relax. It offers a…read moreserene setting that will comfort anyone that goes there. What I liked about this cafe was that there werent many people there, you might laugh and think oh hey so much for going there, but dont most people who go to a cafe usually go to get away from all the noise so they could enjoy their cup of coffee and a good book? Because, I know that's what I look for nowadays. There's plenty of coffee shops around the area, but not all of them have that advantage of providing customers with some peace and quiet. The only downside is since the cafe is located in a mini compound they share the parking lot with other establishments and if you bring your car, finding parking will be tough, but hey since there's a car wash right across from it maybe you can have your car cleaned while drinking your coffe.

Burgoo American Bar and Restaurant! When I heard that this place offers All-American dishes, I…read moredidn't waste any of my time and I immediately went to the branch along Katipunan the next day. Unlike other American restaurants that only serve variations of Burgers and French Fries, Burgoo actually uses centuries old recipes to reinvent old classic American dishes. They also sell Burgers and French Fries in case you're wondering. One of my favorites is their Lemon Peppered Grilled Chicken. The touch of spiciness from the fresh cracked pepper and the tang from the boneless chicken fillet marinated in pure lemon juice gave the whole dish a well-balanced flavor. I am also in love with their Oreo cheesecake. The light and fluffy texture mixed with the crushed Oreo made every single bite an absolute delight. It also has the perfect combination of tang and sweetness, which made it even more delectably delicious. I also like the whole creative and lively setting of the place. It definitely made an impact on my pleasant experience here in Burgoo.

I've finally found the restaurant that offers the best value for money! Their fall-off-the-bone…read moreribs are excellent, and for only Php275 for a serving? How awesome is that? The sauce is also quite different from the other sauces I've tried (in a good way). Slightly sweet and not overwhelming, you can add as many sauce as you like without affecting the flavor of the ribs. Each serving of ribs is good for two to three people. Their sampler consisting of bacon and cheese potato skins, fried cheese, and buffalo wings, all with dips offers variety without the steep price. A good choice if you want to try multiple dishes in smaller quantities. Their chocolate milkshake is also not bad. Will definitely try the huuuuge Milky Way Shake on my next visit!

When I first heard of "The Porch" from some fellow Food Crawlers, I thought it was a small…read moreestablishment, so when we got there, I was like, WHOAH. It's pretty, cozy, and has nice decor! It's like a dream house! We arrived late, prolly around 9pm, but the place was still abuzz with diners: families, friends, colleagues, etc. We tried a variety of savory dishes namely bacon & cheese potato skins, fried cheese, buffalo wings, the Count of Monte Cristo sandwich, and Brian's ribs. The first 3 are their best-selling appetizers, and I totally understand why. Even without their respective dips/sauces, they tasted great, especially the wings & potato skins! It was my first time to encounter a Monte Cristo sandwich, which has turkey, ham, and American cheese. They are inside battered and fried white bread, dusted with powdered sugar and best eaten with raspberry jam. I'm kind of torn about this because it's so sinfully good! I find the battered bread a bit thick, though. Finally, the ribs were tender and seasoned just right. They came with peppery mashed potatoes and corn-carrots (these were kind of salty instead of buttery, though). For our drinks, we had 4 kinds of milkshakes: chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, and the mother of them all - the humongous Milky Way! I love how thick the whipped cream was, it's like cake icing already! The Milky Way is meant for 3-4 people or 1 chocolate addict. We continued our sugar rush with matcha ice cream cake, Bliss o' Berry cheesecake, and macchiato (?) ice cream cake. My favorite's the matcha because hey, it's matcha!!! A close second is the berry cheesecake, which has a subtle citrus-y flavor that doesn't taste like medicine. Coffee lovers would enjoy the macchiato ice cream cake for sure. Overall, it was such a great experience, accompanied by great ambiance and awesome company. Can't wait to go back with other friends! :D I have my eyes on their burgers and pastas!