Here in Manila, going out for steak usually means spending a thousand pesos or even more for a slab of meaty goodness, but Snackaroo changed all that. I was brought here about three years ago by a friend who was treating the gang to some Porterhouse for his birthday and since then, I've been back countless times. I've also brought my share of people here, who have likewise been amazed that you can eat protein so very cheaply.
Raves about the price aside, here are some tips to make the most of your Snackaroo experience. First, manage your expectations about the ambience. The space is open air and frills-free, because you are really just paying for the food. Don't wear your dry clean only clothes unless you are fine with them getting a bit smoky, and for god's sake, if you're the type to b1tch incessantly about the heat, don't go there for lunch. There's just a couple of wall fans, and please don't hog them--especially when I'm there with you.
Second, choose the best cut that you can afford. Spring for the T-bone or the Porterhouse and stay away from chuck or top round at all costs. We're not dealing with Grade A, prime cut beef here.
Third - and you've been warned --- they will tend to overcook your steak so go at least one stage higher than what you would really preferred. If you want well-done (but why???) then ask for medium rare; if you want to be sopping up meat juice, tell the wait staff to make it rare.
Your steak will come with a cup of rice, a scoop of mashed potatoes and lots of gravy ladled over everything. If you're not the type who likes drowning everything in gravy (again, why?) better tell them beforehand. read more