Snacks & Ladders is a fun playground with good food to boot. The restaurant, owned by first-time entrepreneur Louie Lao, specializes in games played with snacks. This conceptย makes it a standoutย in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City.
Laoโsย experiences as a child led to his inspiration of Snacks & Ladders. He amassed a board game collection over the course of his childhood.ย His family loved board games, so they often played together. So much so that they even traveled to many board game cafes in America. Lao took advantage of this experience and interviewed game cafe owners abroad.
One of my favorite things about this restaurant is its homey interior. A quick glance at the walls reveals a lengthy array of bookshelves stacked with board games. It also features life-size chess boards, miniature billiards, table tennis, and foosball. The setting provides the perfect ambiance for a board game bonding experience.
Another charm of this restaurant is their snacks. Why? The menu is perfect for a bonding session with yourย barkada. It was created by Executive Chef Marge Soliman. Her food and drinks aim to recreate foreign snacks by combining a foreign dish with local Filipinoย ingredients. Scroll down to check out some of her bestsellers!
If you like your snacks spicy, order some Buffalo wings! It comes with a healthy combination of carrots and celery that go well with the meat. The dish comes with a ranch dip and spicy curry mayo. Both sauces combined with the dish add a sweet and spicy tang.
Grilled Parcheesi Sandwich (P169)
Grilled Sandwich combined with cheese goes well for a day of fun and games. It also helps if your sandwich is filled with slow melting cheese. Plus, whatโs not to love with a classic mixture of cheese and chips?
Snacks and Ladders also serve crispy and cheesy nachos, loaded with mango-tomato salsa and ground beef. Itโs a sweet-spicy snack thatโs comforting in all the right ways!
Twisturon con Chocolateย (P159)
Theย Twisturonย con Chocolate is a re-invention of a traditional Filipino favorite. It is a classicย turonย infused with chili choco sauce. Theย softย turonย dipped in whipped cream and vanilla ice cream enhances the unique flair of this dessert. It is a sweet treat thatโs perfect if youโre stressed out after a long day.
If you happen to be starving then order some crispyย liempoย to please your empty stomach. Snacks & Ladders serves succulent slices ofย liempo. The dish has a tangy flavor when mixed with their spicy curry mayo. It also comes with a serving of rice and carrots. Enjoy it with a board game to experience the uniqueness of this restaurant.
Strawberry Banana Ice Scrabble (P110) and Gotcha Mocha Hansel (P115)
Craving ice cold shake? Order the creamy and comforting Strawberry Banana Ice Scrabble. If strawberryโs not your type, get the classic and chocolatey Gotcha Mocha Hansel.
Snacks and Laddersย isย definitely the place to be for a barkada bonding experience. Make sure to visit!
Photos by Monique Danao and Anna De Ramos
Snacks and Ladders
188A Maginhawa Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City
Contact: 7103128/ 09954489346
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