The third branch of the chain, TomatoKick Morato (TK3) is on the one hand an upgrade of what it used to be, but on the other hand, remains to be "your friendly neighborhood tambayan" (hangout). Owned by musicians themselves, TK3 has retained its identity as a safe haven for anyone who looks for good music; a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere; tasty but affordable food, and cheap beer - all very important things to the "North" folk.
The TomatoKick brand in general has food that is tasty, inventive, and comforting. I once had the Beef Fajita when the Katipunan branch was still open, and two restaurant iterations later, it is still my favorite thing on the menu. But there is nothing on the menu that I wouldn't recommend, because they are all so well-prepared. I would recommend the Tokwa't Bacon Liempo, Bacon and Cheese Fries, It's not gourmet cooking, but you can tell that the people behind the menu are inventive amateur cooks who really just love food.
As for the music, for the most part, it is pipe-in, but still very tasteful. You can tell that the owners are passionate about this as well. On a regular night, you can expect to hear work by local greats, like the Eraserheads, and Franco; or respectable foreign acts that even music lovers such as myself have not heard about. In fact, I discovered one of my newest favorite bands through TK3's in-house playlist.
On nights that there are live acts, it just gets better. They source some of the best in the local music scene, most of which are the owners' friends as well. It's not one of those acoustic places; I've been there when rock, ska, and reggae bands have played, and although TK3 is a relatively small place, it is more than enough to house the music. read more