7. Big B
Big B’s urban market answered the question: why Big B? BECAUSE BACON BURGERS ARE BAE.
Their “AWESOMESAUCE (ALL CAPS IS COMPULSARY)” is not to be missed for a burgasmic experience! And sticking out like a catsup stain on fine white linen in their wholesome menu is the Canada-by-way-of-Tondo, “Poutine ng Ina Mo (P75)” or “Poutine ng Ina More (P150)” that are set to turn your ‘huhuhus’ into ‘woohoos’ with every bite. Sorry if I’m being corny; that’s what happens when you have zero love life. JOKE! “Okay na ang empty na puso, wag lang ang empty tummy.” #Foogot #AcceptsForeverCorniness
You can “Hangovurger Hupgrade” your burgers to a 1/3 pound patty in-between deep-fried waffle buns, cheese omelette, and syrup (P70)
I’d like to give a special mention to their drinks with feelings and emotions. Simply put: they’re Snapchat story-worthy. Find out why when you order a Blue Potion w/ Emotion, Pink Potion w/ Feelings, or Manggagayuma *play sinister laugh because I know we want this*, all to help you move on for just P50. Dine at Pazar Food Park’s Big B’s and you might even find your forever… favorite burger!
Big B OP (P380)
Burgers with feelings and more? Check!
www.facebook.com/BigBBurgers
6. Cuckoo Chicken & Waffles
Giana Comia, a senior HS student, is the brains behind their waffle-based recipes. With her older brother Giu, they serve the pancake’s syrup-stained rival in all its crunchy glory. And looking back, all I did in high school was play Cooking Mama and watch Hayao Miyazaki film characters eat. So, kudos to the tandem for pursuing their passion early on by putting up their first shop!
They decided to specialize in waffles after having been inspired by American comfort food and their traditional chicken + waffle combo that wasn’t as well-known in the Philippines. They then played with more waffle combinations for Pinoy foodies to go *ahem* cuckoo over. Their signature “Chicken & Waffles (P120)” is deep fried chicken on a golden waffle bed elevated into a one-of-a-kind dish as maple syrup is poured over the sweet and savoury specialty. Try their “Pizza Waffle (P95)” for a fun and contrasting twist to the old pepperoni favorite.
Cardio? I thought you said Oreo.
For dessert waffles, they have “Ultimate Red Velvet Waffle (P75)” and “Oreo Surprise Waffle (P75)” with Oreo bits inside (Surprise!) for crunchiness in and out. Pair with your choice of either strawberry or lemon flavored tea (P50).
Pancake with abs? Check!
www.facebook.com/CuckooWaffles
5. Tres Amigos
Let’s taco ‘bout Tres Amigos. It’s a nacho-average Mexican food establishment since they make sure to deliver authentic Mexican flavor with every dish they put out. They conveniently bring Mexico to us by serving tasty nachos (P150 grande), burritos (P180 grande), and quesadillas (P160 grande), all of which are available in solo and grande sizes.
I enjoyed everything we tried because I found the lively and bright flavor profiles that I usually look for when having Mexican. Along with the traditional Mexican fare like fajitas and Pico degallo, they also have ever-popular deep-fried churros (P130), but with their chocolate, caramel, and matcha dips made from scratch. Whatever you order, expect a fiesta in your mouth!
Mmmm… Mexcellent!
Almost all of the stalls serve juices in a rainbow of colors. For Tres Amigos, vibrant blue lemonade (P20) cooled down the burritos’ little bit of heat.
Carne, chili, cheese, and more cheese? Check!
www.facebook.com/tresamigos2016 | 0917 801 6844
4. Ribs.ph
Country Style Fried Chicken (P159), Roasted Pork Belly (P180), a sticky rack of ribs… OH YES! “Oh! Ribs” (P185) is one of their main dishes available with your choice of rice, coleslaw, mashed potato, or bacon and potato salad. Ribs.ph did all the hard work of dry-rubbing meat and cooking it to perfection to make it ready for us to easily tear it off the bones.
They’re best eaten hot and fresh out of cooking, so chomping on their tender specialties is as easy as remarking “OH!” Sticky thumbs up!
Ribs and wings that will make us lick our fingers? Check!
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Read on for 3 more on the list before you decide which one to try out first!