If you’re looking for a steak restaurant When In Manila, Philippines… and I’m talking about a REAL STEAK RESTAURANT! Then you have one place you need to go: Melo’s! The home of certified Angus Beef and authentic Wagyu Beef.

I’m not kidding when I say that my tenderloin steak at Melo’s Steakhouse pretty much melted in my mouth! You can even check out my video where I show my butter knife smoothly slicing through my tenderloin steak like it was a tomato.

I haven’t had a good quality steak in a long time so Melo’s Steakhouse in Makati was exactly what I needed!

The best part of it all was how they also taught me how to properly know my steak. I guess you can call it a Steak 101 Class. Here’s the info you need to help you order the right steak. Let me  share what you need to know about steaks:

STEAK 101: Everything you need to know about STEAK!

What is Wagyu Beef?

Wagyu Beef is the softest beef you can ever find! (Melts in your mouth, not in your knife!) Wagyu is the Japanese breed of cow used to produce Kobe beef, which is known to be the softest beef in the world.

 

What is Certified Angus Beef?

Angus Beef that is 100% certified by the USDA. It’s definitely a cut above the rest!

 

What are the different kinds of Steak?

Rib-eye -  Fine-grained steak. Rich, beefy flavorful. Juicy with generous marbling throughout. One of the most tender beef cuts.

Tenderloin - The highest-quality beef roast. Fine texture and mild, yet succulent flavor. Pure lean meat.

Striploin - Lean, tender and flavorful roast that is fine-grained with a sturdy texture.

T-Bone - Combines two lean, tender steaks. Consists of both striploin and tenderloin steaks  If diameter of tenderloin is smaller than golf ball, it’s usually considered a T-bone.

Porterhouse - Combines two lean, tender steaks.  Consist of both striploin and tenderloin steaks  If diameter of tenderloin is larger than a golf ball, it’s generally considered a Porterhouse.

 

How do you want your steak?

Blue – Hot on the outside, raw on the inside. It’s RARELY eaten in the Philippines.

Rare – Hot on the outside, cold on the inside.

Medium Rare – Hot on the outside, warm on the inside. This steak should have a firm surface but be soft in the middle.

Medium – It exudes a pinkish hue. This steak is the trickiest to cook.

Medium Well – The steak will be very stiff but will still have a little squish in the middle.

Well-Done – This steak is the easiest to cook. Give it a good grilled look and voila!

***MELO’S HIGHLT RECOMMENDS that you do not order a steak cooked more than a Medium. They say it looses flavor and juiciness.

 

What’s the right steak for you?

Rib-eye – if you like steaks with full flavor and fats.

Tenderloin – if you want pure lean meat with no fats.  This steak is very soft.

Striploin – semi-marbled and a little bit chewy to the bite.

Porterhouse – 2 steaks in 1 cut and very flavourful because it’s still attached to the bone.

T-Bone – 2 steaks in 1 cut and very favourful because it’s still attached to the bone.

Tenderloin - smaller in a Tbone than a Porterhouse steak.

 

Extra tips on finding the right steak for you:

The more marbled the meat is the softer it is.  Marbling doesn’t mean fatty.  It’s good fat that melts away when you cook the steak

ALSO, I highly recommend that you try the desserts here at Melo’s. The desserts are made specially for Melo’s by “Sweet Bella” cakes and pastries. I was drowning in pleasure from the steak and the yummy desserts so didn’t get the different names of the desserts, so just show them this picture and be sure to try the dessert cake with the Mangoes and also the Chocolate Mouse dessert thingy.

So When In Manila and you’re craving for a GOOD STEAK, then Melo’s is the place to go! Try their super juicy tenderloin steak like I did and see what it feels like to have a steak melt in your mouth (that’s what she said). Oh and don’t forget to try the Melo’s Steak House desserts from Sweet Bella cakes and pastries!

*P.S. I swear this steak (iSteak) was SOOOO GOOD! I’d have to say it was even better than a free iPhone… (at least I keep telling myself that)

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Melo’s Steak Restaurant: Home of Certified Angus Beef and Authentic Wagyu Beef

RESERVATIONS

Alabang:  771-2288 & 771-3945

Makati:  899-2456 & 899-9403

Quezon City:  924-9194 & 924-9168

Fort Bonifacio:  403-5969 & 403-5969

Melo’s Steakhouse Restaurant Website: http://melosteaks.com

Email and functions inquiry:   comments@melosteaks.com

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