Tony Roma's Ribs Seafood Steaks is an international franchise which needs no further introduction.  Everyone knows they've got the world famous ribs!


The place has never lost its flare.  It's always there waiting for someone to crave for its ribs. 

Food

Complimentary Bread

Upon being seated, we were served their Complimentary Bread served warm with butter.

Refreshing Salads

♥ Caesar Salad (395 php)

Their Caesar Salad with generous grated parmesan cheese, fresh romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons and classic caesar dressing never fails to satisfy us.

Flatbread

Vegetable Flatbread (375 php)

The Vegetable Flatbread is great finger food to share with the group.  It is topped with zuchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, pizza cheese, parmesan cheese and mozarella cheese.

World Famous Ribs

♥ The Original Baby Back Ribs Full Slab (1,088 php)

Of course, a visit to Tony Roma's is never complete without ordering The Original Baby Back Ribs. The original bbq sauce will simply leave you sucking for more.  The tender, savory and juicy meat is also unbeatable.  It is served with our choice of side dish: french fries...
 

Coleslaw

and Coleslaw.

Popular Combos

♥ Rib Combo with Steak (1,190 php)

I'm personally happy with just the ribs alone.  But, you could also try their Rib Combo with Steak.  The steak is seared at 550 degree farenheit so it's char-gilled on the outside and kept juicy on the inside.  It is served with our choice of side dish: baked potato and ranch style beans.

Flame-Grilled BBQ Skewers

Lunch Skewer Sampler (525 php)

The Lunch Skewer Sampler with skewers of beef, pork, chicken and fish is something new to try but, nothing special.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Tony Roma's Ribs Seafood Steaks will always be our favorite Baby Back Ribs place.  It has never let us down throughout the years.  They are consistent with everything even their marketing style of giving out a discount card of 20% on your next visit once you'll paid your bill.

I recently discovered Staple and Perk Bakery at the back of Ecoplaza Building along Chino Roces Makati.  It doesn't really have a front signage so its not really visible for passersby.  So, should you stop by for it?  Read on...

Staple and Perk Bakery is surprisingly majestic in comparison to other top-notch bakeries I've been to like WildFlour Cafe + Bakery and Lucca Bakery.
 
It is well-ventilated with its high ceiling.  It's also very bright as I noticed that it has more than adequate lighting and surrounding glass windows that allow outer light to seep in.

Just next to the counter is their chiller filled with their pastries, dips and drinks.

The place also has its artsy cutesy quirky colorfulness to it so it gives of this really refreshing, warm, hearty and cozy vibe.  Did I mention that they are open 24/7?

And, I like that they promote chilling with actual interaction because admittedly its rare for our generation.

They also serve a lot of take home goodies like cookies and biscotti.


and very affordable pastries.  To bad my family only eat whole wheat variants so I wasn't able to buy some for them.  But, I bought my mom some Ginger and Pili Biscotti and she liked it.

Being health-conscious, I really loved their preservative-free advocacy.  I hope a lot of bakeries would also follow suit.

While looking around, I left this cute giraffe doll with my table number on a table. 

Food


Hearty Meals

Flat Breads

♥ Bacon (180 php)

Well, to be honest, I've not explored much into flat breads.  But this, Bacon with pepper and cream topped over its soft and chewy dough is exactly what I've been yearning for.

Cheese (150 php)

Compared to the Bacon, the Cheese is pale in comparison although quite reasonably more affordable.


Baked Pastas

Sweet Corn & Country Ham (180 php)

The Sweet Corn & Country Ham is a light cream penne pasta topped with corn and bits of country ham.  For someone who has sensitive taste buds like me, I'm fine with the simplicity and limited sauce.  But, surely the average diner will want more flavor.  I also found the penne to be tougher than al dente.

Fried Shallots & Bacon (180 php)

The Fried Shallots & Bacon is more flavorful than the Sweet Corn & Country Ham because of the presence of the bacon bits.  But, the cream composition is quite similar.


Sandwiches

Tomato, Pesto and Kesong Puti Solo (88 php)

The Tomato, Pesto and Kesong Puti panini is simple but comforting to munch on.  It's the first time I've encountered such a combination so I'm quite amazing that they mashed really well.  Plus, as you can see the panini is grilled quite perfectly.

Fried Ham & Cheese Solo (99 php)

If you're into fried dishes, you can try the Fried Ham & Cheese which oozed with melted cheese and was served with their homemade strawberry jam.  Alone, I felt this was not worth the guilt but the strawberry jam was just so good with it.

♥ Sesame Chicken Salad Whole Solo (180 php)

My favorite among the sandwiches is the Sesame Chicken Salad.  Not only is the spread very tasty, the Ciabatta bread is so beautifully prepared as well.  If you're baking, you'd know that Ciabatta is defined more for its big and shiny holes than the flavor because it's harder to accomplish.


Braises (set comes with side salad and perk cooler)

♥ Lemon Braised Chicken Solo (150 php)

Upon first glance, I thought the Lemon Braised Chicken was a bit undercooked because of the pinkish color.  But, it was not.  In fact, it was evenly and slowly braised so it was really tender and juicy.  I really loved the Lemon Braised Chicken because the citrus flavor is mellow and well-balanced with the cream sauce.  

♥ Coconut & Peanut Braised Chicken Solo (150 php)

On the other hand, I found the Coconut & Peanut Braised Chicken quite bold and rich in taste you have to eat this with bread or rice (upon request).  It has a dominant sweet and peanuty taste. 
 

♥ Red Wine Braised Beef Set (260 php)

If you're a beef lover, you;d be glad they offer the Red Wine Braised Beef.  It actually reminds me of the Chinese dish Beef Brisket but with more sophistication because of the red wine.  The beef was very tender too.  If you order the set you get it with a Perk Cooler and a side salad: Fresh Panzanella Salad or Apple-pili Salad.

Soy Butter Braised Pork Set (260 php)

The Soy Butter Braised Pork is pork cubes swimming in soy sauce and butter oil.  Forget the guilt, butter fat is good!

Staples

Pastries

Bacon Quiche (95 php)

The Bacon Quiche was too plain for me.  Compared to other quiches I've tried, I really felt that this could be further improved.  Too be honest, I prefer French Baker's quiche over this.

Vegetable Quiche (95 php)

The Vegetable Quiche with zucchini offered lesser flavor than the Bacon Quiche.

♥ Apple Pie Bar (80 php)

I really enjoyed the Apple Pie Bar.  I've always enjoyed apple and cinnamon-based pastries and this one is pretty good because it had the right texture and sweetness.

Cinnamon & Caramel Bread Pudding (130 php)

I usually stray away from caramel containing desserts because of the overwhelming sweetness.  But, I'm quite surprised that the Cinnamon & Caramel Bread Pudding topped with cinnamon dusted whipped cream was just right for my sweet-sensitive preference.  But, I found the texture quite inconsistent perhaps due to its thickness.

Chocolate Chip Cookies (30 php), ♥ Ginger and Pili Biscotti (30 php) and Vanilla Biscotti (30 php)

I'd recommend everything in this plate:  Chocolate Chip Cookies, Ginger and Pili Biscotti and Vanilla Biscotti for those who like crunchy crumby snacks.

Cream Puffs (65 php)

Being a fan of cream puffs, I'm quite disappointed with S&P's Cream Puffs because the texture was off, the cream was too plain, the size was petite but the price was hefty - as it was more than the price standard for international brands.


Cheesecake

Dayap Cheesecake Slice (110 php)

I was expecting the Dayap Cheesecake to be more on the tangy side but since it was more like a jelly or jam form, it was actually sweet.  This won the vote of my companions.

Three Cheese Cheesecake Slice (160 php)

It's actually my first time to try a cheesecake that's more on the salty side than sweet.  The Three Cheese Cheesecake felt like a cheese pie with an exquisite dense cheese texture. 

♥ Sweet Potato Cheesecake Slice (99 php)

My favorite among the cheesecakes is the Sweet Potato Cheesecake.  I like the contrast between the dense and salty cheese and the soft, mushy and natural and mild sweetness of the sweet potato chunks.

♥ Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake Slice (130 php)

Being a chocoholic, the Chocolate Chunk Cheesecake is one of the best chocolate cheesecake I've tried!  It's dark and rich chocolate chunks are so indulgent.
 

♥ Sesame Roll, Baguette, Pandesal

I also tried some of their pastries.  I loved the Sesame Roll the most because they are very generous with the sesame seeds.


Perks

Ice Blended

Mixed Berries (150 php)

For my perks (which is what they refer to their drinks), I chose the Mixed Berries.  I liked that it was very creamy and not too sweet but it wasn't anything extraordinary.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Staple and Perk Bakery is a great addition to the hidden restaurants along Chino Roces.  I'd definitely swing by when in the area.  The price is very affordable (albeit for some items) given their fresh, quality and hearty products and the ambiance is a place where  can chill for hours long.  The staffs are also very friendly and the owner himself is very passionate and hands-on.  I think this place is very promising.  In fact, they are already a concessionaire for many establishments.

Ever since our first visit at the Shangri-la East Wing, my mom has set her eyes on Spätzle Euro Market Cafe.  But since I'm the only one in the family who doesn't mind waiting for a table, we always end up in its neighboring establishments like Zao Vietnamese Bistro, Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen and Kimukatsu.     


You see Spätzle Euro Market Cafe has chairs outside its establishment for waiting but they don't have a list or text messaging system.  Knowing how my mom wanted to try it, I finally volunteered to sit outside and wait for a table so they can shop for the mean time.  



 Around 30 minutes, 5 pages of book reading and many passersby (including the en route couples) later, we were finally assigned a table technically on the outer part of the establishment.

We usually encounter celebrities and politicians on our dining spree, but that night we were seated to a table next to Elo.  He's the guy in this viral wedding video for being a vertically-challenged man married to a beautiful bride.  But, he wasn't with the company of his wife Mara.


On the table is a wooden utensil holder with utensils, napkins, hand sanitizer and a mini chalk board with a greeting.  We noticed that they had different greetings per table.

Food

Soups, Salads and Starters

♥ Spätz House Salad Regular (320 php)

The Spätz House Salad is not only an eye candy but it's alluring to the taste buds as well.  It has crispy baked greens, topped with apple slices, crunchy cheese Spätzle, green sausages and drizzled in orange dressing.  I highly recommend this!


Roesti

♥ Chicken & Fresh Mushrooms in Cream (320 php)

 The Chicken & Fresh Mushrooms in Cream is another delicious dish to try!  The chicken fillet is tender and juicy and is even better with its shitake mushroom cream sauce.  The roesti is served golden brown and crispy too.

Tarte Flambe

♥ Norge (315 php)

The Norge is a flat bread topped with smoked salmon, capers, olives, basil, tomatoes and cheese.

♥ Norge (315 php)

The Norge is a heavenly flat bread for smoked salmon enthuasiasts such as myself.  The flat bread is cooked wonderfully as well.  You can judge from the way that it looks on how thin, crispy and not oily it is!


Haus Made Specialty Mains

♥ Roast Chicken Sausage on Mushroom Spätzle (319 php)

We also loved the Roast Chicken Sausage on Mushroom Spätzle.  The Roast Chicken Sausage is very savory and succulent.  You can tell that it is freshly-made.  It goes really well with the Mushroom Spätzle.

Freshly Made Pastas

♥ Truffle, Mushroom & Cream Gnocchi (380 php)

The Truffle, Mushroom & Cream Gnocchi is our favorite for the night!  Surely, we were not tired of mushroom yet.  More so if it has truffle!  The gnocchi is really good too.  Don't miss out on this. 


Weekend Market Specials

♥ Bangers & Mash (480 php)

The Bangers & Mash is an extra big 300g pretzel-shaped grilled sausage.  It was supposed to be served with mashed potatoes but they ran out of it so we had their cheese fries instead.   The bangers was a huge hit among us!  We loved how tender and flavorful it was but not overwhelmingly so.  It's even a bonus that it's preservative and nitrate-free so it's healthier.

We intended to order the Spätz in a Jar for dessert but their were all unavailable so we decided to have coffee and dessert elsewhere.



Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Spätzle Euro Market Cafe is a definitely a European-themed restaurant that we approve of.  This is advisable for foodies who have a sensitive palette and like light-tasting dishes.  We loved all the dishes we had.  We'd gladly come back here.