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Tom Sawyer's

4.7 (7 reviews)
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Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Bart B.

If there's one fastfood chicken restaurant that I remember so well from my childhood, it's Tom Sawyer's Old Fashioned Krispy Chicken. But a few years back, I was deeply saddened to learn that the chain had closed shop. Then, my brother who works in Ortigas broke the good news. I could only gasp in surprise when he told me that Tom Sawyer is back in Tiendesitas. I immediately asked the manager if they were the same food place from Tagaytay when I was a kid. He said they were and they're back after almost two decades of absence. I visited their new Tiendesitas diner with my family. We ordered the 9-piece chicken platter. The aroma of the chicken was just as I remember when I was a kid. The cuts of the chicken were big and they were all very juicy. I don't usually eat chicken skin for health reasons, but for nostalgia sake I ate everything on my plate--skin and all. The fried chicken was very crispy and flavorful. I am not a fan of gravy, which is sold for PHP 15.00 per small serving, so I opted to dip my chicken in a mix of ketchup and hot sauce. For our sides, we ordered coleslaw and plain rice. They have many other choices for side dishes which include French fries, hickory rice, and corn bread. Although the main attraction of this fastfood chain is chicken, they also offer baby back ribs which I have yet to try.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings

3.1(15 reviews)
1.8 kmPasig City
₱₱₱

Of the restaurants iin Estamzia, this is the one I go to the most. I simply cannot resist the…read morePepper Jack Steak Wrap. Occasionally bring my "adopted" family here, and the young kids love the wings and the variety of sauces. I have a Bistro card and get a very welcome discount. TIP: The sauce in the wrap drips out when eating. Made a mess on my shirt and pants first time. Lean over and eat above the serving basket.

I was actually invited to the launch of Buffalo Wild Wings in the Philippines, and I have seen how…read moreloud and busy the store could be when every nook and cranny is filled with people. It's total mayhem that I dpn't want to be in, unless everyone is wearing the colors that I support, or the jerseys that represent my favorite teams as well. It is one of the more respectable sports bars since their dozens of HD screens actually stream live events, plus other interesting sports-related stuff. Now, wouldn't it be fun if everyone gets into the sporting spirit and just have a place where they could catch a game? The food, though, needs some work .The price points are a bit too expensive for beer grub that you could get way cheaper somewhere else. The flatbread pizzas are good, though the texture of the crust could be improved as it could get tough as it cools. I have tried the pork sliders which come in threes, and the entire thing is still too "bitin". I would give mad props to the other burgers, though, because they are perfect as they are. If only they'd be a little cheaper... All in all, their servings are a bit small. I'm used to overwhelmingly huge servings in sports bars, which actually make it perfect for sharing with friends. My opinion of sports bar or sports diner food is something that could stay on the table for hours without turning soggy or limp. It should also be large enough to feed a brawny man like me. Now, that could be an unfair statement, since I didn't eat anything the whole day during my visit. Recently, I went back when the opening day euphoria has faded, yet the place is still really full - a testament that people actually love the feel, the ambience and the food.

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The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

4.0(4 reviews)
2.5 kmMandaluyong City, Pasig City
₱₱

Popped into The Breakfast Club this past weekend for their Friday breakfast buffet, and wow, it hit…read morethe spot perfectly. Got there right around 7:30, snagged a nice window table with morning light pouring in, and dove straight into the spread. They had this killer lineup--garlic rice, longganisa that was juicy and not too sweet, perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy danggit, and some really good tapa that was tender and full of flavor. The free-flowing coffee kept coming without me even asking, which was clutch. Everything tasted fresh, nothing felt like it was sitting out too long, and the vibe inside is so chill and homey, like you're eating at a friend's place but better. Left feeling full, happy, and already plotting my next visit to try their all-day menu--heard the bibimbap and pancakes are next-level. Solid five stars, hands down.

What better way to start your day than with a breakfast buffet?…read more The Breakfast Club's cozy interior provides the perfect setting for putting things on hold in favor of a warm early morning meal. They have a breakfast buffet every Friday to Sunday which starts at 7 am and ends at 10 am. They don't have a lavish spread of items on the buffet to choose from, but they do have just the right amount of variety to keep your meal from becoming a dull repetition of viands. From my experience, they had breakfast items such as tocino, scrambled eggs, tapa, and fish fillet. They change the choices once in a while, and they have free-flowing coffee as part of the package!! So be early! If you miss the buffet, don't worry! They have lots of a la carte meals that will satisfy you as much as their buffet will.

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Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings - Wings with Asian Sauce

Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings

4.0(15 reviews)
1.1 kmPasig City
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I'd hear about Frankie's all over, especially from friends who were into sports, it seemed to be a…read moreplace where athletes flock to after a game or a training session - I was intrigued. I consider Buffalo wings to be one of my favorite foods, so when someone declares this place to be one of the best wings in town, I had to find out for myself. Frankie's set-up is like the typical wings diner: homey and pleasantly cluttered. I had the garlic parmesan as recommended by the waiter, and the Frankie's Classic Buffalo. As it was the one flavor that took the restaurant's name as its title, the Frankie's classic was definitely the better order of the two. Everything I've been hearing about the place was right; this might be the best Buffalo wings place in the city! The Frankie's classic is a masterpiece, I don't know how many kinds of Buffalo wings I've tried in my life, but this time I think I've found the perfect original no frills wings.

Among your list of happy food, there would be items that make you happier more than the others. For…read moreme, this would be Buffalo wings. Going further, some places would inevitably prepare the dish better than most. To me, this is Frankie's New York Buffalo Wings. I usually head to Frankie's after a night run. This could get as late as midnight. The place is open until 2 am, and by this time the horrible parking situation at the City Golf Compound would already be more manageable. (Of course, provided it's a not a weekend.) I always get the Classic Buffalo (spicy) with blue cheese dip, and ask for more blue cheese dips. (They charge extra). I like the chicken because of the way the skin has been cooked to a crisp, all the while keeping the meat rather tender; I think it's breaded. The sauce is spicy yet with just the right bite, meaning there is a dimension to the flavor and not just plain crazy-fiery. Like, I can still taste the butter and the vinegar all coming nicely together with the one-two punch of the hot sauce. Oh-yeah! The best part is you don't even have to worry about getting your hands dirty because they give away disposable gloves. To be honest, I don't really use it since I am used to working with utensils in dissecting my chicken, but I just think it's rather thoughtful of them. As my personal motto goes: it's the useless stuff that builds character.

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Racks - Ribs, HARD CORN n the cob and toast

Racks

3.3(3 reviews)
1.8 kmPasig City
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This place is never going to shut down. Hahaha. It's been around for over a decade and my oh my,…read moredon't I have a ton of interesting stories to share from here. There was actually a time when they used to hire bands to play here on Friday evenings and my friends and I would make sure to be there as we loved, loved, loved Session Road and hindi pa existent ang Fort Bonifacio nun. Haha. But we're going off-topic. Ribs are delish and you can always rely on Racks for a satisfying dining experience.

BETTER TO HAVE BEEN SELF SERVED. Service was ghastly. The…read morewaiter stood too close and as he spoke taking our orders, he stood closer as we moved further away from him to avoid getting SPAT at. The ribs, HARD corn on the cob and toast were served on a small platter. It was difficult separating the corn kernels from the cob using the butter knife. The Fish and Chips with vinegar. The "London" style came with mayo. The chips were french fry sized. When we asked for the vinegar, the same male waiter said "in a moment". The rest had almost worked halfway their sausage plate and ribs and the moment took more than four minutes. We approached the waiter who was picking up the order of rice for another table and again he said nonchalantly, "in a moment", squeezed his way in front and bumping into me trying to go across the counter. I told him, "could you not walk behind me" as the manager was handing the apple cider vinegar container. The waiter said "pacencia na lang" - I responded, I have no patience if I have to wait for service when I was the first customer on the floor with everyone already served. I MUST SAY, STAY AWAY FROM RACK'S for your safety ane peace of mind. The manager just watched and said nothing. Check the pictures of flying hard corn kernels. NEVER AGAIN TO THIS UNHEALTHY UNCLEAN PLACE.

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Racks - HARD Corn kernels fly out of the plate onto the floor USING A DULL Butter knife.

HARD Corn kernels fly out of the plate onto the floor USING A DULL Butter knife.

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