Since Eastwood City is very far from home, the family makes it to a point to make a very wise and selective dining choice when we do.  We've always been epicurious to try Stacker's Burger Cafe and so there we dined.


Stackers Burger Cafe in Eastwood City Walk 1 is open 24/7.  While we were dining, we can't help but notice how busy the place was with so many diners rushing in.  Good thing it has a spacious area with dining options inside or al fresco.  They also offer FREE WiFi. =)

Food
I discovered that Stackers is not the usual burger joint.  It has a very comprehensive menu.  You can visit it even if you don't feel like having burgers and leave equally or even exceeding satisfied.

Soups & Salads

♥ Chicken Tenders Salad (165 php)

Since I'm a very balanced eater who happens to love salads, I tried the Chicken Tenders Salads.  The Chicken Tenders Salad comes with shredded lettuce, cabbage and carrots topped with chunky and crispy chicken strips and drizzled with nutty and zesty oriental dressing.  The oriental dressing is one of the best dressings I've tried!  It has a dominant mango flavor with sesame essence.

Premium Burgers
For their burgers, you can opt for single or double stack of their 100% certified pure Australian Angus beef patty.

♥ Jack Burger (195 php/Single)

The Jack Burger is their best-selling burger.  It has crispy bacon strips, sauteed mushroom, melted Monterrey jack cheese and Swiss cheese, lettuce, quarter pound Angus beef patty and tangy ranch dressing.

All American Loft Burger (195 php/Single)

My brother had the All American Loft Burger which has american cheese, Monterrey jack cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, quarter pound Angus beef patty and honey mustard sauce.

My little sister who is such a picky eater had the Pepper Crunch Burger (195 php/Single) and really loved it!  I'll try that on my next visit.

♥ The Penthouse (688 php)

Of course, I didn't intend to leave Stackers without conquering The Penthouse!  It's basically three stacks of the double Angus beef patty All American Loft Burger.  But, without the top brioche bun for the latter two stacks. 

To be honest, this reminded me of my encounter with Zark's Jawbreaker Burger which I gave up on after having only 3/4 of it.  The torment of that experience  made me feel intimidated with The Penthouse.  But, as soon as I got to try the first layer of The Penthouse, I knew I could finish it.  I swear Stackers had the best brioche burger buns ever!  It's so light, soft, moist, tasty and chewy that you'd want to have some more.  The double Angus beef patty was so tender and juicy with natural bold beefy flavors.  It's not overly seasoned or marinated so you get to appreciate the quality of the meat.  The caramelized onions, fresh tomatoes, gooery Monterey jack cheese and American cheese, crispy lettuce and honey mustard dressing made the experience even more sensational.  It was an amazing feeling to have my appetite intact and wanting for more even as I emptied the wooden board.  But of course, I felt my bulging tummy as my pants became tighter too. =))   

P.S. I highly suggest that you request for gloves and eat this with your hands like I did for a more wholesome experience.

Stackers Bakeed Fried Chicken: Stack & Go

♥ Jumbo Stack (1,050 php/15 pcs.)

For take-outs on any lazy day or party ideas, I highly recommend availing the Jumbo Stack of Stackers Baked Fried Chicken.

♥ Jumbo Stack (1,050 php/15 pcs.)

I'm sure this beautiful crate box will make you the star of the meal hehe.

♥ Jumbo Stack (1,050 php/15 pcs.)

The Stackers Baked Fried Chicken is better than fried since its baked and has 80% less oil.  I was surprised at how enormous they are!  I usually eat 2-3 pieces of chicken in a meal.  But for the very first time, the entire family was satisfied with just one piece.  My health-conscious siblings usually donate their chicken skin to me but not this time.  They just couldn't resist the perfectly crunchy and healthier (80% less oiled) skin.  Plus, the chicken meat was so tender and juicy.  You just have to try this!  For the price, I'd choose this healthier option any time of the day. 


Side Stacks

Crispy Fries (55 php)

For carbs to enjoy along your Stackers Baked Fried Chicken, the Crispy Fries is a good choice.


Mini Milk Shakes

Coffee Oreo (65 php)

The Coffee Oreo is a combination of my two addictions so I was an easy bait.  I ordered the mini size to lessen the guilt hehe.  It's so cute!  However, I found it to be overly sweetened for my taste.  The sweetness overpowered the fragrant taste of the brewed coffee.


Beverages

Stackers Iced Tea Large (60 php)

If you've been reading my post, you'd glance through my disappointments over overpriced non-brewed iced teas.  I'm happy to share that the Stackers Iced Tea Large is not only affordable but a very good blend too.


Tip

Ifood Card

I'm very happy with my experience at Stackers that I got my own Ifood Card.  I just love cards.  For only 350 php, you can avail the Ifood Card with a validity of 1 year.  It entitles you to a 15% discount and 1 php rebate.  Plus, a 25% off voucher for your birthday month (Can't wait to use this!).  If it expires, you can renew it for only 150 php.  By renewing, you can turn over your earned points to your new card.

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Stackers Burger Cafe as a burger joint is already one of the best available.  But, it's more than that!  Whether it's for Salads, Burgers or their Baked Fried Chicken, you definitely can't go wrong.  The price is very reasonable for the quality food their offer.  I look forward to my next visit.  I'm surely going to try the Pepper Crunch Burger and perhaps try the "Build You Own" burger next.  I just have an issue with the "Build You Own" option though, I can't seem to find the buns!  I'd wouldn't want to stack many Angus Beef Patties without the delicious buns in between.  I hope they make that available.  If they do, who knows I might even stack a burger taller than The Penthouse right? ;)

One fine summer afternoon, my friend Sumi and I had a relaxing lunch date at Miso-Ten Robinsons Magnolia which is actually a short cut for their specialty dishes.  Miso is a short cut for their Miso Ramen and Ten is a short cut for Tendon which means tempura rice bowl.

As its name Miso Ten hints, it is a casual Japanese restaurant that highlights its ramen and tempura offerings.  It is under the Ifoods Inc. who runs Peri-Peri Chicken, Stackers,Parmigiano, Kogi Bulgogi and Tokyo Cafe. 

Its woody interiors offers a simplistic and neutral feel designed for a eat and go scenario.  Their location and pricing, makes them a viable option for employees and students.  They have an indoor and al fresco dining option.  The indoor is quite limited in terms of seating capacity but its very spacious so each table is afforded some privacy. 

Food

Salad

♥ Mango Kani Salad (150 php)

Their Mango Kani Salad is overloaded with mango cubes, kani and cucumber strips.  I could tell by the play of texture that every ingredients is at their best condition. 

Ala Carte

Tempura (380 php/5 pcs.)

Who could resist ever Tempura?  I know I can't.  I just love the feeling of biting into its extra crispy batter coating that unveils the soft tiger prawns.  Miso-Ten's tempura sauce is thick and sweet which amplifies the flavor of the tempura making it a perfect viand for a rice bowl.

Gyoza (140 php)

The Gyoza reminded me of the Chinese dumplings because it as steamed until the skin is wet and soft and it made us of kuchay (chinese chives) rather than the traditional Napa cabbage.  Although I prefer my pan-fried Gyoza to have some crunchiness, I still enjoyed this for its taste and texture.


Ramen
The standard price of their standard ramen with complete toppings and sauces excluding extras is 275 php.  You can customize your ramen by ticking the boxes of their order form.

TIP: If you're unsure whether you'll like the other components, you can request to have them served separately.

Sesame Miso with Extra Roast Pork Topping (275 php + 35 php)

The Sesame Miso has a thick and rich base.  A few sips of this and you'll be able to detect the evidently rich sesame paste.  Since Sumi and I loved the fragrant flavor of roasted sesame, we really enjoyed this but found it difficult to finish.  The eggs were able to meet my expectations since it was cooked runny. 
 

♥ Tonkotsu (275 php)

I really wanted to try the Tan Tan Men but it was not available during our visit so I chose the Tonkotsu instead.  The broth was creamy and pleasantly flavorful so we slurped it until the last drop.  The Chasyu Pork was so soft, the you could feel the fatty part melt and explode with its savory flavors as it touches your tongue.  Everything would have been perfect for me except that they use the usual egg noodles.  But, for the price, I guess its quite understandable.

Black Garlic

We had the Black Garlic served separately so we can try to match it with our two ramen orders.  We discovered that it went well with the Tonkotsu but not so with the already strong and flavorful Sesame Miso.

Ramen Extra

♥ Roast Chicken (35 php)

Although I'd still go for the Chasyu Pork, the Roast Chicken is also a great alternative if you're opting for a leaner meat.  The sauce and skin is so tasty and the chicken meat is tender.  Or better yet, you can order this as extra like we did so you can have both. =)

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
The concept of Miso-Ten focusing on ramen and tempura which are popular Japanese favorites is brilliant.  I particularly like the customizable ramen option.  But, on my next visit, I'll probably try the Tan Tan Mien which I noticed is a fix deal.  I also find their pricing budget-friendly which makes it a great option when craving for Japanese fare.

Tsinoy Foodies Other Ramen House/Shop Reviews
Akira Restaurant 
Curry Bee Japanese Curry Shop
Hanamaruken Ramen 花丸轩  
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Kitchitora 1 | Kitchitora 2
Kokoro Ramenya
Menya Genki Tonkotsu Ramen
Miso-Ten
Mitsuyado Sei-Men
Moshi Koshi 1 | Moshi Koshi 2
Rai-Rai Ken Ramen House
Ramen Bar
Ramen Cool
Ramen Ichiban-Kan
Ramen Nagi
Ramen X (Closed)
Ramen Yushoken
Tampopo たんぽぽ Philippines
Ukkokei Ramen Ron
Wrong Ramen

Whether its for a family dinner or hang out with friends, Tokyo Cafe has always been one of our favorite options.  It offers a cute modernistic ambiance which gives of a cozy feel.  In fact, last saturday, I spent long hours just eating and hanging out with foodie friends.


After dining at Tokyo Cafe for several times, let me share with you all the food I've tried out at Tokyo Cafe during my own personal visits with family and friends and during my visit last Saturday with foodie friends.  


Japanese Fair

Oyaku-Ju (238 php)

When the Oyaku-Ju was ordered by my family, they all said it was okay.  When I ate with fellow foodies, they too said the same.  I think the Oyaku-Ju is good but it was outshone by the other better options that Tokyo Cafe as to offer.

♥Unaju (393 php)

The Unaju is one of the best meals at Tokyo Cafe.  All the of foodies agree that this was very delicious.  It was tasty and soft.  I'm very particular when it comes the fishy stench when it comes to an eel dish and I am very happy to say that the way this was cooked was done perfectly.  It is one of the best eel dishes I've tried. 

Kalbi-Ju (241 php)

♥Ten-Ju (238 php)

♥Mango Chicken Salad (191 php)

♥Creamy Ebiko Pasta (270 php)

♥Hamburg & Shrimp (293 php)

Chicken & Cheese Roll (260 php)

♥Chicken in a Basket Family Pack (7 pcs) (420 php)

Coffee Jelly Smogee (131 php)

Milk Oreo (130 php)

Cappucino (107 php)

My mom loves coffee so she orders one after every meal.  She ordered the Cappucino.  She said it was pretty good.   The froth was done just right too.