Republiq is definitely a place to go for awesome party. But more than fine music, they also have good food to be merry about. 

Their menu is brimming with choices, choices, choices. And generally, what came to my plate are delectable!

Hard to choose? But hardly will you ever go wrong.

Appetizers & Munchies: Spinach-Roast Garlic Puffs and Spiced Basil Marinara (Php 175)

This one is my favorite. Biting the crisp crust will bring out an oozing delight. Even without the spiced basil marinara, it's perfect! Thus, I tag this as 'must-try'! 

Appetizers & Munchies: Baked Whole Baby Brie in Garlic Thyme Olive Oil and Crostinis (Php 350)

Brie, in itself, is already heaven. When you're served with this cute baby, you'll look for it again. Of course, the crunchy crostinis pair it very well. 

Appetizers & Munchies: Gambas and Mushroom Ajillo (Php 350), Chorizo Bilbao Frito (Php 360) and US Beef Salpicao (Php 325) served with Crostinis.

My officemate, of whom these pictures are credited, likes the US Salpicao very much. The gambas are quite spicy although the taste didn't quite much register. As for the chorizo, it's my least favorite although I'm a fan of it when my mom cooks Valenciana. Maybe I found it quite rubbery at that time. 

Dips and Crisps: Spinach and Parmesan Cheese Gratin (Php 200) and Spicy Jalapeno Popper Dip (195)

As I don't like spicy, I found a certain love for the spinach and parmesan cheese gratin! I could eat it in itself! A must-try too, for cheese lovers most especially. 

Quesadilla love: Beef Short Ribs 'Kalbi' Fresh Cilantro Kimchee and Cheese Mix (Php 250) with Roast Chicken, Fresh Cilantro, Fire Roasted Tomato Salsa and Cheese (Php 250) 

I prefer the beef short ribs than the roast chicken quesadilla. I find it tastier. Don't forget to munch it will hot.

Thin and Crispy Pizzettas: Mushrooms, Smoked Bacon, Roasted Onions & Truffle Cheese (Php 320) and two other flavors of almost the same price. 

Pizzas are my favorite! But maybe Cafe Republiq isn't the best place for it. For pizza party, Uno Pizzeria is still the best for me. 

Sushi Rolls: Electric Eel Roll (Php 390), Salmon Dynamite Roll (Php 330) and Kalifornia Roll (Php 330)

It might be a bit expensive than the others but Electric Eel roll is a discovery! It's crunchy what with the combination of tempura shrimp, unagi, crab salad, and tempura bits! The others are well fine and tasty too. It's quite a hearty snack already. 

So next time you happen to visit Republiq, don't just dance and drink, EAT!

Republiq is located at:

Resorts World Manila

Newport City, Pasay

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

When you've satisfied yourself with a good movie, what usually comes next is a search to devour. Much so, if watching is actually a 'work' thing. Let me add to the riddle that since it's work, you just have to find one decent spot to feast- in this case, that floor in Resorts World Manila with cinemas.

Just a few spots away, The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak attracts you with what sizzles.

The interior feels homey with the wooden ensemble and all, coupled with the smoke that sizzles everywhere. You'd find the resto's concept really cool and cute.

First, they have this standee where you just flip 'mooooove' if you want a waiter to tend to you or 'stop' if you want to put things in normal. Needless to say, you don't have to raise your hands to get attention. Cool.

Then, when your sizzling order arrives (unless it doesn't), the protocol is 1.) turn it (because the upper part isn't that cooked yet) then 2.) you pour the sizzlin' sauce and 3.) mix it. You'd find this really enjoyable and unique for something that's not shabu-shabu. It's also a good waiting time to cool it too.

To add to the thrill, (a.k.a your liberty to choose your own pepper adventure) they also have 7 sizzlin' sauces to choose from. When in doubt, just follow what's on the menu. Anyhow, it's posted everywhere you can just help but manage to write while waiting:

1. Twist of Steak
2. Terikayi Trippin'
3. Hottie Tomato Steak
4. Teri-Mayo Duo
5. Marinara Connection
6. Gravy Kind of Love
7. Dippy Tartare Cream

After the smoke effect and all, taaaadaaaaa!

Pork Barbeque Pepper Rice at Php 223 served with iced tea and teriyaki trippin' sauce

The Pork Barbeque Pepper Rice is just normal, nothing really so fantabulous with the flavor. The serving of rice is hefty but not so much with the pork.

Sizzlin' Soya Cream Tuna at Php 160 with (if I'm not mistaken) Teri-Mayo duo sauce

You have to go healthy at times, yes, so this came next (after brooding over if giving it a second try was worth it). From of the greens in the rice, there's no mistaking, it's an embark on the right side. Tasting the tuna alone can be a bit bland but when paired with the teri-mayo duo sauce, it's a good combination. The sauce is so yummy, you can't help ask for more and you'd be surprised asking for more doesn't really cost a penny (mentally took note of this).

Did it really sizzled? Literally, yes but then again food is just normal. Sometimes service can be slow too. But for experience's sake, yes it's a fun place to dine.

The Sizzlin' Pepper Steak has a branch in:


4/F, Resorts World,
Newport City, Pasay City


 

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Monday, June 24, 2013