When looking for something to grab along Taft, Rivson's is one of those "visible" because it's just in EGI Tower.

Going to the 'mezzanine"

The place is appealing: black, red and wood combined and there were people inside (an indication that it must be at least, okay). It's relatively big as there was a mezzanine floor. 

The 'view' from the landing

Choosing....

After ordering my usual Pork Sisig at Php 135, I could just say, "it's okay." It did not pass my sisig-meter. It's all pork fat it's a precursor to heart attack. 

Face value-wise, this will receive a failing mark already. I can see from this view the 'fat' part.

Not the cheapest, I mean there are fast-food chains around that we are familiar with the taste already yet we trust that it can deliver. There's nothing special too about their food, too. I can go back and try again some in their menu but only when left with no better choice.

But maybe you will 'somehow'/ 'slightly' enjoy. Who knows?

<a href="https://www.zomato.com/manila/rivsons-malate-manila" title="View Menu, Reviews, Photos & Information about Rivson's, Malate and other Restaurants in Metro Manila" target="_blank"><img alt="Rivson&#039;s Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato" src="https://www.zomato.com/logo/6316291/minilogo" style="border:none;width:104px;height:15px;padding:0px;" /></a>  Rating: 2.5

Rivson's is located at:

G/F, EGI Taft Tower, 

Taft Avenue, Malate, 

Manila

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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

When you’re hungry and all you want to do is devour at once, looking elsewhere is out of the question. That’s where the good ol’ trusted comes in. And in the small Robinson’s Place, Gerry’s Grill is one of those.

Hungry, right? So here's the review:

1. Garlic Adobo Shreds at Php 225

Looks nice but it’s weird. It’s like eating charred meat. Even when dipped with its sauce it didn’t get any better.  

2. Sizzling Sisig at Php 198

Who can get wrong with sisig? Though theirs is not something I’d die for, it was good enough.

3. Beef Kare-Kare at Php 335

At this point, my heart is still all out for Little Quiapo’s  kare-kare that I notched down a bit my standard. Happily, Gerry’s passed it. Just not so many beef and tripe, though.

4. Nilagang Bulalo at Php 315

Cheap compared to those in Tagaytay but with a reason. Too little serving and it was served ‘lukewarm’. But it’s not bad either.

It’s just like eating at the comforts of home.

 

Rating: 3

Gerry's Grill has a branch in:

2F, Robinson's Place Las Piñas,

Alabang-Zapote Road,

Talon Uno, Las Piñas City

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Congo Grille has been in the food industry as far as I can remember. It's not everyone's clamor, I know, but there's something about them that calls for space.

Who would've thought that this African-jungle themed restaurant within a concrete jungle is just about two points that will make me come back: affordability and comforting foods!

And when I say comforting foods (though not necessarily healthy), sisig tops my list!

I love sisig and in one of the Top 10 of Spot.ph, Congo Grille's made it high. They have several kinds of sisig so I tried Sizzling Pork Sisig at Php 190. It's sinfully crunchy! Blame that chicharon! And it's the type that even without calamansi or mayonnaise, it tastes perfectly fine.



Sinful! 

Also tried Spicy Salmon Belly at Php 253. It's not that spicy, by the way, but it's a good new trick to cook salmon aside from Sinigang. If I guess that right, it probably has oyster or soy sauce sautéed with onions.

Hello, belly!

Then there's their Beef Kare-kare at Php 298 served with two kinds of bagoong: ginamos or alamamg. I daresay Little Quiapo's is way way better.

Care for Kare-kare, anyone?

I don't usually eat Kare-kare with bagoong. If it's not peanuty or flavorful enough, enter bagoong. Unfortunately, Congo Grille's Kare-kare needs a little helping from it. That's just me, though.

Their YangChow rice at Php 143 is also good and meaty!

In totality, all things considered, I'll still make little trips to this jungle. There's still much to shoot!

 
Rating: 3.5

Congo Grille has a branch in:


G/F South Wing,
SM Mall of Asia,
Pasay City

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Thursday, August 07, 2014