Restaurant Reviews

[Junpei]

ow ow alots been posted since my last read here

@Orange77
my cuz are in their late 20's. yeah, I was also considering AA and those across bbrc. they say its affordable and not your usual stk. TONGs mabolo? hmmm never been there yet. if you say its eat-all-you-can definitely, I'll be there to try it out!!

thnx guys

black angus looks tempting. 300-400 seems affordable

[tingkagol]

Quote: Originally Posted by pnoize2k7 STK 'ta bai In seach of good food, my wife and I again ventured in trying out this house that was transformed in to a restaurant. STK 'ta bai is along orchid street and from what I was told, is one of the original house/restaurants in that area. Thai soup, baked scallops and inihaw na blue marlin jaw were the choices for tonights food tryst with an old highschool classmate of mine and her hubby. Delicious, juicy and tender were the words that came out of our mouths still filled with the sumptous feast brought to us. The place is clean and the food is well prepared. The food attendant are always on the look-out and waiting to be beckoned by the hungry customers. While presentation is not as classy as those you'd see in fancy restaurants, the taste makes up for it. Really affordable meal for a delectable dinner. rating: 9/10

I've been to that place. I recommend it as well. Sugba towa ug kilaw gyud. Whichever it is, they cook it right. And it's cheap. it's not really a place that relies on its ambience... kaon man gani ta kanang naa ra kilid sa canal basta lami lang gyud ang pakal.

place 6/10 - kinda huot.
taste 9/10 - lami
price 9/10 - affordabol.
service 8/10 - dugay niabot akong coke.

overall 8/10

[aditti]

formo

the ambience is great but it seemed like they lacked waitstaff during the time we visited, and the place wasnt even half-full. the nacho appetizer was a hit and the quesidillas were pretty good. but when the main course arrived, the food was just very average in taste and small for the price of 250-350 pesos. the steak was too tough and we didn't finish it.

3/5

ila puti

sometimes the food is okay, sometimes it is not. the last time we ate, ok man amo na order but the waitress gave our appetizer to the wrong customer and wasn't able to serve it to us until after we've finished eating the main course. the food is worth the price of 90-150 na range per plate which includes rice most of the time. their frozen drinks are served on huge glasses which is a big plus. the time before that, we tried getting bahaw na rice na kana very dry and gahi najd..

3/5

red moon

fast service, great food and even better pricing. no complaints here. every dish we ordered came out great and it doesnt taste like boring chinese food usually served in grand maj, lumpia house (even tho sister comp cla), dimsum break and etc.

5/5

[iryn]

Chowabongga
IT Park

I'm not sure if thats the correct spelling but its @ the etelecare building.
Price of their food is reasonable, i recommend that you try their calamares (80 php) and their sisig (90 php).
Both their garlic (20 php) and plain rice (10 php) taste great!

My officemates tried their breakfast meals with the rice omelette (50 - 60 pesos) and they were okey with the taste.. amazing lang gyud ang ilang rice omelette.

Although when i tasted the rice omelette murag parat ra cya gamay but okey ra.

The place has enough space to accomodate their customers.

Id rate it 4/5

[Orange77]

Finally, my ABACA review.....

Ambience: At the gate you already feel the exclusivity of the botique resort (even if its not finished yet)...as expected its fancy
at the same time easy and casual...cozy.

Service: The manager took good care of us, from reservations up to the time we left. Service
was good (it wasnt perfect...king prawns served russian style fell on my friend's lap!) but over - all, unobtrusive at the same
time attentive, we were served on time given that we were a big group, and they waiters are actually adept at serving wine.

Food: Excellent. I highly recommend the short ribs w/ gremolata, papperdalle pasta w/ wild mushrooms, and their flatbreads.

Price: PPPPP (P1400-P2000 nett / person)

If you dont mind the long drive and if you are willing to shell out some serious dough for a single dinner (that could buy
my entire grocery supply for a whole month!) then I would highly recommend Abaca Restaurant in Punta Engano.

[monsi.nani]

Hey Orange77, you've finally tried Abaca! I'm glad you like it, I love it, but sure enough it's quite dear! However, considering the few restaurants in that price range, I'll choose Abaca over them.

I also like all that you've recommended. Other dishes that I'd tried and were nice (actually I haven't tried anything that I didn't like):-

. Rib Eye steak
. Hummus
. Caesar Salad with Prawns
. Grilled Salmon
. Lamb patty (forgot its name)
. Creme Brulee
. Apple Crumble with Strawberry Gelati

The owners, Jason and Anna Hyatt, are also very lovely people.

Bon Apetit!

[fritzhanzel8]

The last time I ate a $30 bucks steak was in Santa Barbara in 2002 (lucky for me that I didnt' have to pay for it) and I can't quite understand how such a steep price can be justified in the RP. Only if the owners also pay North American style wages to their employees but I am afraid they don't (ouuuchhh!). There are enough places around which offer good/excellent food at affordable prices.

Here is my tip for the day:

White Sands Resort in Mactan. I enjoy going there as a day guest on the weekend. I believe it's 450 pesos now/pax but their buffet offers an excellent variety and quality of food (even if I wish the food would be warmer). The 450 is for entry and includes consumables which is enough to pay for the buffet. I am confident that you won't be disappointed.

[Orange77]

@Fritzhanzel

the high price for the food is a "branding" game. it has nothing to do with the cost of making whatever food they are trying
to sell food is food wherever you go, slight variations in terms of the skill of the chef who made it, the service of the restaurant, etc
but thats actually minimal...you wont die if you cant have steak or a salad costing P600 diba? Cost & service alone wont explain the exorbitant price. The reason why restaurant's price that much is because there are actually people who will pay for the high price just because they can afford it(demand vs supply right?)...so these people can tell themselves that "hey, your doing alright..you have options not available to everyone" Doesnt sound nice...but that's reality, thats human nature. For as long as people have that need to validate themselves by being able to obtain something that not everybody can have easily, then there will always be expensive restaurants, you-must-be-crazy bags that cost as much as my whole college tuition and lets not forget...outrageously priced flip flops!

I love food...from my $40 eggs benedict in Jane's NY, to the creme brulee at a $37buffet at the Wynn to the 25centavo fish ball sa kilid sa dalan (I can eat worth P100!)...it shouldnt matter, IF you really love food and not the satisfaction you buy from a $$$priced food in the Philippines.

[fritzhanzel8]

@orange77

sorry to spoil your party but your basically state that you have to go out, spend a lot of money on overpriced food to pamper your self esteem? Overstatement instead of understatement. Personally I can only enjoy good food if I can somehow justify the price in relationship to the quality of the food.service.ambiente etc. I also don't want to be friends with the owners cause I know that they are only friendly cause they want the best of me. Making friends with restaurant entrepeneurs and showing off doesn't go with fine dining imho. But that's just me, hehe. No offense.

[Orange77]

Review:
TACOS - Ive been eating this almost everyday for the past 2 months...geez! its addicting. Try the quesadilla (spicy) P60; the soft taco P45 and the nachos.

@fritz,

no, you misunderstood me. you asked why there are restaurants that are pretty high priced right? So i gave you my opinion.
That "price" for most high end restaurants, hotels, spas, etc...has got nothing to do with cost, but perception and branding.
It depends on how you want to brand your restaurant and the kind of market you want to serve.
I take offense in your judgemental statement..."they just want the best of me" ? I have alot of restauranteur friends and people in the service industry...I was once a restauranteur. And just like everybody else, they enjoy the good things in life...food, friends and lots of love.

[fritzhanzel8]

@orange77

That's what I thought. You have a vested interest in the restaurants you are "reviewing". At least, now we know.

[aGoi..]

I'm sorry to interrupt your "discussion", but i find nothing wrong with Orange77's review. In fact, i think there are a couple of people here in istorya who've tried the Abaca Resturant as well and they've all found the place to be really satisfying... so this sort of gives me an impression that it might just be worth its outrageous price tag. and as long as one is willing to pay extra, then i guess there's nothing wrong with going to Abaca.

[pnoize]

This thread was made to review restaurants to help members know where to go for good food and service, and not for bantering on how one makes his reviews.

[filz_33]

i'm planning to bring my girlfriend to cafe orchidia this coming valentines day. how much do you think i would be spending coz im kinda into tight budget. lolz

[d`monyita]

filz call them na lang and ask. if i am not mistaken usually basta balentongs day meron mga set menu yan mga restaurants....from appetizer to dessert.... call them na baka they have one already..

tsaka RESERVE a table gyud...


@fritz --- ngek. so what if nakakain na si orange sa expensive restos....?

@pnoize -- kelan ba ang club sugod, sir?