Reviews H&j Sports Bar And Restaurant

Name: H&j Sports Bar And Restaurant
Address: Poblacion Makati City 5781 Felipe Street, Makati, Luzon, I-1212
Telephone: +63 2 954 1130
Rating: 76

GILBY GUIDOTTI

been here several times especially when its NFL season game time and the place is always the same cool relaxing and steady that's why been going back here once in a while for a drink with some friends also and meeting new people here is also cool different people from different nations. keep up the good work guys and always smile peace and love.

Mar 27, 2019

Fat Girls Day Out

H&J grill is right in front of El Chupacabra. This bar is also used as a stage for Fete de la musique, while the usual patrons are expats and yuppies. It’s a good spot to have a few beers or a nightcap as their open 24 hours. When i’m here, I always just get beer and some bar chow.

Oct 10, 2018

Lewis

Decent spot right in the centre of the action. Great if you like the pub style type of venue. This place is perfect for footy games. They have a smoking area unlike other places. The food is good too, I recommend their chicken curry

Sep 21, 2018

Kislay Chandra

A good place to hangout with your buddies

They have a good selection of beer and food. For me, the bonus was the Indian fare they have on the menu. Would love to return here soon for some more good times.

Aug 23, 2018

Elaine Valencia

One of the most popular sports bar in the area. They have quick and very accommodating staff! Our go to place when we want to watch football. People who come here are nice and friendly too. We usually only come here for drinks and the fun of it. Hopefully we can try their food too and maybe see if our ratings change :)

Aug 13, 2018

Donnie (Anupam)

Heckle and Jeckle, the place to be when you want to enjoy drinks till sunrise, eat Indian food while it's pouring outside, and enjoy the fifa world cup with the DJ playing some good Punjabi tracks

Food: 5 (best indian snacks in town)
Drinks : 4
Ambience: 4
Safe for females: 4

Jul 11, 2018

Hungry.gypsy

My go to place for getting a drink in Poblacion. Their indian dishes as well as the shawarmas are really good and the service was well, very accommodating (once they know you well enough). :) The food options are a lot. The place has a nice homey ambiance (I guess maybe because I drop by or come here 3-4 times a week and have known a few of the regular patrons). Gets crowded during games (it is a sports bar after all) and during special events (like Wednesday quiz nights and when there are live bands). I missed their frisky fridays though... as it was a good place to dance and to just have fun.

May 31, 2018

Arcee Cordova

chicken marsala and beef caldereta. h&j has always been there while people were flocking to el chupacabra. ive only tried here after a heavy drink and boy was i surprised! their chicken marsala and beef caldereta!!! they were soooooooo gooooood! how can a filipino dish and an indian foood excel in one restaurant?? i must eat here more often!

Mar 29, 2018

Debanjan Mishra

A ambient place with good crowd and billiard board and with lots of setup sport broadcast will certainly boost your mood . Food is a additional cheer up with lots of indian variant and other continental options . There is a scope of improvement in taste with proper way making those authentic food. Quantity wise the food is very less . I would recommend if you want have couple of drink with with moderate food you can certainly choose this place . Pocket pinch in-between moderate to high as per the quantity. Waitress are friendly and prompt.

Mar 03, 2018

Gaurang K Hazari

Ohh the Indian food is just delicious
The staff is always on toes
Lot to drink and fun around
Snooker is you can play around
There is a dance floor where you can go crazy
Fridays is the day you should be here

Aug 28, 2017

Mari

My friend and I met here since El Chupacabra (right in front) was crowded. It was alright since he also wanted to watch a football game. They have a separate smoking area which has a ventilation which is absolutely important and something that some bars often forget. They have an extensive menu varying from western to Indian cuisine with lots of booze choices as well. We had a few beers and ordered lasagna each. The lasagna wasn't bad but it's very odd in texture. It's yummy, don't get me wrong but it has big ass pieces of meat which is just absolutely odd. It's an okay dish but wouldn't order it again since it doesn't really hit the spot and quite pricey.

Of course this place is pricey since it's in Makati and a haven for expats. Be wary of random girls approaching you for a "chat" that'll lead to a massage that you'll have to pay.

UPDATE: Went on another trip here and the bouncer made me leave my paper bag that contains a vape juice and ube for my friend, which is understandable, but once it was returned to us the vape juice is not in the bag. The bouncer took it for sure.

Feb 13, 2017

Trish Marcos

Never been to this place til my Indian friends brought me here! I defo enjoyed going here though I dint know how to play billiards but I love watching people play. The quality of the food is good and of course the drinks they serve. After going here once I never thought to have myself here every week! I just enjoy the ambience a lot!

Feb 02, 2017

Reich Torio

I don't feel the need to discuss the interior, service and the very disrespectful bouncer manning the entrance. His "i am so full of myself x i got big arms demeanor" when he scrutinised the contents of my bag. If we add these elements, one star rating is generous. I will focus on the food.

Pho Ga. This is surprisingly good. The broth has a light and refreshing flavor. Glass noodles cooked perfectly, so is the chicken. If you want a bolder flavor of the soup, add some hoisin and sriracha. The result is a bright red broth oozing with flavor. A combination of sweet, salty, spicy and chicken-ish taste.

Sriracha Chicken. Of all the Sriracha infused fowl we ate that night, this one takes top honors. Tender chicken strips cooked in spices and sriracha. It is really good! I even forgot about the Too-cool-for-school Johnny Bravo-ish bouncer. I like the complexity of flavors, i taste cumin, sriracha and the heap of spices they used.

H & J is one of those places you visit for food. Forget everything else, it's just the food that matters.

Jan 31, 2017

Dylan Asistio

It's a slow friday night and since all of our friends had date night plans jacob and I just trecked to HandJ. The first time I came a year ago it wasn't a good visit. But they have improved a lot I must say. The food had bigger servings and the service was better. Kudos to the owners or the manager for doing so. There was no game when we got there so it was a calmer night. We just had a couple of beers with our orders and took off. Not a bad slow friday night for us. Hopefully next time I'll be with a girl instead of a man date with jacob! Hahaha!

Sep 30, 2016

Abhishek Jalan

Good place to chill during the match times...
Shocking but good to know they had a whole set of indian menu which was different and nicee
Probably late night when every place is shut
Its not a bad option to visit

Sep 27, 2016

Nishant Diwakar

+4.5

Been here a couple of times... as a football fan, I've struggled to find good places screening football games in Manila... but H&J is a really nice place... mostly always full, it is quite spacious and has plenty of screens airing different games... the waitresses are very friendly too and good Indian starters!

Aug 21, 2016

Ravisiva

+3.5

I've been here countless times but this is my first Zomato review of H&J Sports Bar.

Went here late Monday night to watch the election results (akin to sports, right?) while we could still beat the impending '1am liquor ban' and have a few beers. Ordered the masala papad, masala peanuts and the Laguna cheese and tinapa pizza. The peanuts were great in their spicy masala mix. We need other bars to serve this dish too- it's a perfect beer snack. The masala papad was a tad too spicy even for my liking. The pizza is a must try. Nice flavor combo of cheese and tinapa

May 11, 2016

Deepesh Khemka

+4.5

I have decided to write one of my biggest review for this place. Either you would love this place or hate it. That is why this place has a long list of loyal customers. I cant count how many times have I visited this place.

It is one of the best sports bar. I must admit that the service is slow. So are the people who love this place. They are here to spend a long time in the pub. They don't mind it. So if you are in a real hurry better come when you have time. But even though the service is slow, the staff is very courteous and friendly.

During important matches music is low volume otherwise it is very loud and mostly pop.

Finally the food review. My review would be applicable for people who enjoy indian spicy food. So here it goes:

Masala Papad: Fried papad with finely chopped tomato and onion. Very spicy. I would rate it average. Goes well with beer.

Chili dynamite: chilly with cheese filling. Dipped in batter. Rating: Good

Indian omelette: omelette with tomatoes and onion served with crispy indian flat bread (parantha). Amazing

Puri Bhaji: Fried indian bread with potato curry. I find the potato curry to have an overdose of tomato. Rating : good only for the fried bread

Paw Bhaji: very unconventional. But that is what i like about it. Butter vegetable in indian spices with fluffy bread. Rating: Amazing(because it is unconventional)

Onion pakora, paneer pakora and egg pakora: rating: good

Feb 28, 2016

Cristie

Really great relaxing sports bar! We had brunch there I ate the breakfast for champions, the meal was simple but tasty and everything you really want for breaky. We enjoyed our breakfast with some breaky juice consisting of vodka and orange juice and ended up staying at this place meeting new friends, playing pool, having a laugh n just enjoying life. The ambience at this place is second to none. I would highly recommend for a chilled out enjoyable time with a few drinks.

Nov 22, 2015

Tommy M

Great sportsbar. Been here a few times watching Premier League. Great selection of screened events and many monitors. Good feed. Apart from some ok fries I haven't tasted any food.

Nov 09, 2015

Abhijit

Went with my mates for drinks ! Was pleasantly surprised with the variety of Indian dishes on the Menu! The Onion Bhaji, Fish Fried and Chili Chicken make the perfect finger food.

Oct 28, 2015

Chef Jay's Kitchen

+3.5

H&J Sports Bar is the relatively low-key neighbor of the popular El Chupacabra, that has been serving sports fans from all over the world since 1998. They have a very diverse menu consisting of Filipino, European, and Indian cuisine. Surprisingly, a lot of people come to H&J because of their really great Indian menu.

We sampled a couple of their dishes, and here are some that really stood out.

1. Masala Papad - I loved this dish! It consisted of some indian flatbread with loads of flavor from all the spices! Yes, you can really savor a spike of chili every time you go in for a bite, but it's so addicting that you just can't stop eating it.

2. Masala Peanuts - if you love the Papad, you will definitely love this as well. It's also spicy and is just the perfect pair for a nice, cold bottle of beer. A gentle warning, it's quite addicing!

3. Laguna Cheese and Tinapa Pizza - i love the flavor combinations of this dish. You can really savor the smokey-salty flavor of the tinapa and it really complements the taste of the Laguna Cheeze. I won't mind eating a whole pizza myself! The Carne and Four Cheese pizza were also good, but this is my go-to pizza.

4. Papas Terribles - This is the third spicy dish on my list of top dishes you should try, and i'm not easily impressed with spicy dishes. Put simply, these were just some spicy potato wedges that had a nice balance of salty and spicy.

5. Calamancello - a lot of foodies are raving about this, and rightfully so. Man,
Was it delicious. The best way I can describe it is that it seems like the Filipino version of a classic Margarita, using calamansi, lambanog, and some salt for additional depth of flavor. Delicious!

I love the atmosphere of the place a lot! It's a sports bar, so as expected the restaurant was packed with energy. You also have a pool table, which is loads of fun to play especially when you've had a few drinks. You can have a chat just about anyone and come home with a couple of new friends.

It's a great place to unwind and get acquainted with a someone new, even without a championship game playing on the screen.

Food Quality: 3.5
Service Quality: -
Ambiance: 4.0

Cheers,
Chef Jay

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored review. The author did not pay for any of the dishes mentioned in this article. This, however, does not impair the unbiased opinion of the reviewer.

Elaine Taningco Iza Gram Nica Erguiza Phylicia Marie PinedaDennis Carlson Lim | TFC Kristian Pante Iris Lin Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC

Oct 07, 2015

Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC

H & J (formerly Heckle and Jeckle) restaurant and sports bar is located in the area near P. Burgos, Makati, almost at the back of Kaya Korean Restaurant in Felipe St. and across El Chupacabra.

First opened in the 90’s, it is one of the first resto bars in the Metro that positioned itself as a sports bar showing live football games when the sport is not so popular here. It shows almost all major international sports events from football, rugby to boxing. It does not stop there, there are nights that are set aside for music/bands, stand up comedies and even some drinking game nights besides its billiard tables which customers can play with where the loser pays.

H & J can be intimidating at first especially for those who are not used to a little rugged, low key kind of place where a lot of expats hang out. But with its laid back atmosphere (unless maybe on big sports nights), friendly and accommodating owners, variety of entertainment, great selection of alcoholic drinks (not much on beers) and surprisingly really good food of bar chows, intercontinental meals and Indian food. No wonder foreigners find H & J a great solace to relax and unwind.

This place is really worth a second look. A great place to bring your friends over to have a different kind of fun on a Friday or whatever night of hangout or gimmick that go beyond just looking at each other while one friend hoards the conversation space like pathetically wallowing on his/her love life – to which you can also do at H & J as everybody is welcome here.

I was fortunate enough to be part of this foodie meetup organized by Zomato to experience and sample some of H & J’s pride dishes:

 Masala Peanuts – For a peanut lover like me, this is really a bright idea - having peanuts tossed with onion, garlic, chilli, and other savory spices that reminds you of sisig but using peanuts not meat. It’s like having 2 all-time favorite pulutan in one.

 Papas Terribles – Usual potato wedges spiced with chillies (sili labuyo) and garlic for the added oomph. Cooked well as it was not greasy and portion is enough for sharing.

 Truffle Wedges – I’m not a fan of truffles as I find the truffle oil (smell/taste) overwhelming powerful sometimes that it leaves me light-headed. But I like their truffle wedges it’s truffle is not overpowering that you can taste the potato. But to some they feel it still lacks the truffle taste.

 French Fries SPL (Dutch Style fries) – regular fries drizzle with ketchup, mayo, mustard and cayenne. Your usual fried with all condiments included.

 Chicken Nuggets – Made from real chicken breasts and not the typical commercial ones we’re used to in fast food joints. It was well made and cooked with their own breaded coating and not greasy at all. Perfect with the accompanied mustard dip.

 Masala Papad (papadum) – An Indian cracker or crunchy bread with aromatic Indian spices and chopped tomatoes and onion. It is an easy to eat fun appetizer much like nachos.

 Onion Bhaji - Onions covered with batter and fried, serve with their delicious homemade mint chutney. The Onion Bhaji is forgettable but I like their flavor mix of their mint chutney.

 Vegetable Pakora – Indian version of mixed vegetable tempura of finger chili, onions and potato. Accompanied with their homemade mint chutney.

 Vietnamese Spring Rolls – Usual fried to the crisp spring roll of vermicelli, tofu carrots, cabbage, wrapped in rice paper. Nothing spectacular but crunchy and not greasy.

 Pizzas- They served Napoleon style pizza that has a crunchy but still chewy crust. We tried 4 of their pizza: Tropicana - their version of Hawaiian flavor pizza of ham, pineapple, bacon and bell pepper), Carne (Meatlover's), Four Cheese, and Tinapa and Laguna Cheese. Overall they have a really good pizza, where each one of us almost has different favorites depending on one’s preference.

 Pollo Diavola - Roasted Spicy Chicken served with mashed potatoes and veggies. The flavor is good but the flavor only stay at the skin so the meat is kind of bland.

 Dal Tadka – Curry made from lentil served with Naan. The Indian spice flavor is a little lighter that I used to get from an Indian restaurant and the butter flavor is a little too storng. I’m a little disappointed with it as I love the depth of Indian flavor. But for those who are not into the overpowering flavor of Indian dishes, this might be a good entry to try Indian food.

 Channa Masala - Spicy chickpeas stew served with Naan. I like this better with its spicy kick combined with the Indian spices. And it has a more appetizing texture with the mix of onions, tomatoes and potatoes.

 Calamancello – Highly recommended cocktail drink that they have concocted. It’s made from calamansi with lambanog served iced-cold that the drink looks like a sorbet shot. A really refreshing cocktail.

They restaurants opens at around 2pm in the afternoon on weekdays and closes at around 4am but their time can extend as long are there are customers that stays there. And on weekends they are almost open 24 hours especially when there are big sports event at that time.

They also have dining area at the foyer, alfresco, and an interesting smoking room at the back to which you might want to check out. They also have function rooms at the second floor for private parties.

As their door is almost always open to welcome guests, the inside dining/viewing room can get a little hot even with aircon.

Also, a little warning for those who will go there driving their car - it’s a little hard to find a parking in that area.

*Zomato Foodie Meet Up. All foods and drinks are complimentary.

Sep 30, 2015

Kristian Pante

Found a new discovery in the so called "Red Light District of Makati". A sports bar that everyone will surely love both expats and the locals. The bar's name is "Heckle and Jeckle". With its sports bar facilities that are surely perfect for mugs of cold beer, great food and good laugh with your friends.

Above all the food we tasted, two dishes stood out for me. One of those is their so called "truffle wedges". You wouldn't believe me how amazing those wedges are. Its simple and plain look will really surprise your taste buds. Those wedges are so flavorful! You can feel the variety of spices bursting in your mouth. You can't really judge the book by its cover. And this dish is a testament to that.

Another one is their "tinapa" pizza. And yes you heard it right. It's not your typical pizza in the parlors. This pizza really caught my attention. Combination of salty, sweet and sour flavor in one pizza is really something unorthodox. I must say one of the best pizzas i've ever tasted.

I'm a drinker and I must commend them for perfectly blending the black label and cola for me. The mixture was just right. Not too strong and not too sweet. I can still distinguish the whiskey from the cola.

Lastly, I can not forget the ceiling on their smoking area. That art was really creative. You feel like you are six feet below the ground. Highlight of the night indeed.

If you guys are around the makati avenue, feel free to drop by this sports bar. You won't surely regret.
Elaine Taningco John Albert Yatco Tulod

Sep 28, 2015

Nica Erguiza

[Zomato foodie meetup event; all food items are complimentary]

I am a frequent goer of the restaurants and bars on this area since it’s very near my workplace and as well as my colleague’s flat. I’ve been to El Chupacabra (which is right across!) and Señor Pollo but honestly, H&J never caught my eye. It’s not because it doesn’t look pretty on the outside but mainly because it’s a sports bar (my inner Tita is not a fan) and I’m a little intimidated with the presence of foreigners. And with this I must say – no one should ever judge a restaurant by its cover.

We met the owner and he made sure that we’re having a great time. He was very accommodating including all the servers. They also give a little brief on the food items every time they place them on our table. The ambiance of sociability starts with them and I can never commend them enough.

The “sports bar” ambiance was a bit toned down. It’s not too rowdy inside and as I’ve observed, people are very jovial – they are willing to share a table with you and chat nonstop like it’s not the first time you’ve met them!

Food items are best paired with liquors. Perfect place to go to after a stressful day at work or if you just want to chill and enjoy your ice cold beer. Here are the things that we’ve tried during our visit:
-Masala Peanuts: One of my favorites. I fancy peanuts and it amazes me how this dish was presented. Unlike other bars that serve this pica-pica ordinarily (salted or roasted), this was topped with salsa that’s made of mostly onion, garlic, and chili. A must-try!
-Masala Papad: An open-faced taco with salsa on the side.
-Chicken Nuggets: Another favorite! The chicken tenders on its own were already very tasty but the honey mustard sauce even complemented the whole experience to perfection. Don’t miss this one!
-Truffle Potato Wedges: Natural potato wedges cooked in truffle oil.
-Papas Terribles: Another variant of potato wedges but this was a bit spicy. Makes you thirst for more (beer)!
-Onion Bhaji: Tastes okay but I didn’t like the dip that comes with it. I enjoyed it eating on its own.
-Vegetable Pakora: Mixed vegetable wrapped in thick batter. It comes with the same dis as Onion Bhaji’s so yup, I also ate it on its own.
-Spring Rolls: Another dish worthy of praise! I’ve tasted a lot of this popular Vietnamese dish but this really stood out. It has the right mix of ingredients and spices – it also comes with a sweet vinegar dip. I seriously want to drink the whole thing haha!
-Dutch Style Fries: Your ordinary fries topped with onions, ketchup, and mayo. Eat it immediately since it becomes a little soggy after a few minutes!
-Pizza: We were served Four Cheese, Tropicana, Carne, and Tinapa with Laguna Cheese. There was nothing special on the first three but Four Cheese was my favorite. Crowd favorite and the place’s specialty was the Tinapa with Laguna Cheese pizza. A bit salty for me but it was just right for most. Definitely a must-try!
-Pollo Diavola: Deviled Chicken, as what they call it. Not so juicy on the inside but the mashed potato that comes with it was noteworthy. My kind of side dish!
-Dal Tadka and Channa Masala: The last few items served on our table and I really had no choice but to taste a bit since I was too satiated that time. Both are thick and flavors are right. “Pampawala ng umay” as what we all described it after a few slices of pizza.

Of course, the night wouldn’t be complete without the drinks: Sangria, Happy Pop Jell-O Shots (tried the Strawberry and it was good!), Calamancello (highly recommended), and due to the owner’s insistence, the Jäger shots!

Overall, it was a nice experience and a great way to cap off my night! There were so much food to enjoy - feeling full was indeed an understatement! This wouldn’t be possible without Zomato’s invitation and of course, my newly-found foodie friends :) Shoutout to Fritz too, the humble owner of H&J – thank you and I will see you again soon!

Would definitely go back to this place! I’m eyeing on their all-day breakfast menu next time ;)

#yummiez

Sep 25, 2015

John Tulod

+4.5

First of all let me just thank the owner for giving us the best experience in this place. He’s a great person very accommodating and generous. This place will probably one of the best place here in Makati in terms of quality of food and its ambiance is very entertaining. From its place known for its “sports bar” where in billiard tables are set and LED TV’s flashes with variety of Sports channels. A perfect way to spend your Friday night our, payday or even typical night outs with friends and even relatives. Addition to that, this place can be fit for mini reunion or simple gathering. For the food, for me, they’re specialty is more on “Pulutan and heavy eating”. Actually there are variety of food choices you’ll going to enjoy but one of my favorite is their Tinapa and Laguna cheese because it really melts to your mouth and I do love cheese! The fries which is the Truffle Wedges, very crispy and it’s appetizing and last is their Masala Peanuts which for us we called it “Peanut Sisig” really! No kidding! Once you taste it it’s like you’re eating ordinary sisig dish. Another one that attracts me is their smoking area, I will not tell why but that’s a great concept very catchy. Overall, once you go here, you’ll definitely enjoy your stay and will go home satisfied and well relaxed. :)

Sep 24, 2015

Phylicia Marie Pineda

Located across the popular watering hole El Chupacabra, H&J (Heckle and Jeckle) Sports Bar and restaurant looks like a typical expat bar. If it wasn't for the Zomato Foodie Meetup, I honestly would've never thought about going in. It was filled with people on a Thursday night, the al fresco dining area was full, the turnover of people at the bar was fast, with some others enjoying rounds of pool/billiard games.

For food, they have continental, Indian and Filipino dishes, most of which are bar chow.

Highly Recommended: Chicken Nuggets, Masala Papad/papadums, Masala Peanuts, Tinapa and Laguna Cheese Pizza, Happy Pop Jello-O shots, Calamancello

What we tried:
~Masala Peanuts - Peanuts tossed with onion, garlic, chilli, and other savory spices. the foodies present fondly call it peanut sisig, because it was the perfect peanut dish to pair with beer. It has got to be our favorite pulutan out of everything
~Papas Terribles - spicy potato wedges with garlic and whole chilli, for me, they were your usual potato wedges, only with a kick
~Truffle Wedges - I couldn't really taste the truffle oil, but it was okay.
~French Fries SPL (Dutch Style fries) - sloppy joes heavily topped with ketchup, mayo, mustard and spices, some enjoyed it, but I wasn't a fan
~Chicken Nuggets - like the upgraded version of McNuggets, with a homemade honey mustard sauce, each piece was juicy, and not too oily, considering it was deep fried
~Masala Papad (papadum) - big round thin spicy Indian crackers, with the same seasoning as the masala peanut. Sort of like an Indian version of nachos, except this one was waaay better, and perfect for those who love spicy and fragrant finger food.
~Onion Bhaji - onion fritters cooked okoy style dipped in a yogurt mint sauce, i liked the mix of flavors, but it was a little meh.
~Vegetable Pakora - like vegetable tempura, except the batter is heavier and made with chickpea/potato flour, also dipped into the yogurt mint sauce
~Vietnamese Spring Rolls - vermicelli, carrots, cabbage, peanuts wrapped in rice paper then deep fried, with a sweet vinegar dip
~Pizza- We got to try Tropicana (typical Hawaiian flavor plus bacon and bell pepper), Carne (Meatlover's), Four Cheese, and Tinapa and Laguna Cheese. I liked the last one the most because I was surprised that it was a good flavor for pizza. The kesong puti tasted a lot like salted egg, but the overall taste of the pizza wasn't too salty.
~Pollo Diavola - Roasted Chicken served with mashed potatoes and veggies, It was okay, not dry, but it needed more flavor
~Dal Tadka (yellow vegetable curry) - spices weren't too strong, and I was looking for more depth of flavor
~Channa Masala (savory indian chickpea dish) - chickpeas are slow simmered in a blend of onions, tomatoes and spices, I almost mistook it for curry. I like the texture of this one, but if you don't like garbanzos, it may not be for you
~Drinks:
~Sangria: a little disappointing for me, because it was less fruity and tasted more of Sprite
~Happy Pop Jello Shots - tried the Strawberry and Lemon, a really fun and pretty drink to get
~Calamancello - really refreshing! It's like a calamansi sorbet, but with lambanog (coconut whiskey) I would prolly have this every time I drop by H&J and would recommend it to everybody else!

Overall, I had a great time at H&J. It looks and feels like a sports bar, but they also have private rooms on the second floor for more intimate functions, as well as a really nice lounge area for group parties. They have different themes for each day of the week, so depending on the day they have corresponding promotions. As for the pool table, loser for the match gets to pay around 20 pesos for every game lost. Haha. I had a small issue with ventilation though, as the whole restaurant was open air, even with the aircon on, so it could get a little humid.

And, btw, drop by the small, exclusive smoking area, it's my favorite part of the restaurant, don't forget to look up and see what I mean. :)

Sep 22, 2015

Iza Gram

Heckle & Jeckle (H & J Sportsbar and restaurant) is located at Felipe street, Poblacion, Makati -infront of El.Chupacabra. This bar was named after the 50's cartoon characters. This has always been a favorite expat hangout in the Jupiter - Burgos area in Makati. Early 2013 the Sportsbar moved a couple of blocks away and Shortened its name to H&J 👌

The Place would charm anyone who is into billiards, watching live football games, F1 and Rugby.
It is one of the most happening place in P. Burgos now.

They have three types of cuisine, Western, Indian and Filipino food. The owners and staff are very polite and accommodating! The ambiance makes dining (and having a round of drinks) a great experience. The liquor menu offers a lot of choices too. While there are only a few imported beers available, you can knock yourself out when it comes to whiskey and their specialty drinks!

We ate a lot of dishes. From their Pub grub, amuse-gueles to their indian specialties and crowd favorites:

-French Fries SPL - DUTCH STYLE FRIES ( Deep-fried potatoes with ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard and onions ),
-Onion Bhaji ( Spicy Indian snack similar to a fritter ),
-Masala Papad - Papadum ( Thin spicy Indian cracker or flatbread ), ***
-Masala Peanuts ( Peanut sisig ),
-Fried Vegetable spring rolls ( Crispy shell filled with vegetables deep-fried to golden perfection )
-Truffled Potato Wedges ( Potato wedges tossed in truffle oil and pepper )
-Papas Terribles ( Spicy wedge fries with garlic slices and whole red and green chili peppers )
-Vegetable Pakora ( Mixed chopped spinach, chopped onions, chopped potatoes and spices in gram flour ), ***
-Chicken Nuggets ( Deep fried chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce )
-Channa masala ( Chickpea dish in a spicy sauce ) ***
-Dal tadka ( Lentil dish made from chickpea & pigeon pea tempered with red chili and cumin seeds ) ***
-Pollo Diavola ( Grilled boneless whole spring Chicken / "devil's-style chicken" )

-Pizzas: Flatbreads for their pizzas -The True Neapolitan/Italian kind of Pizza!
Quattro Formaggi ( Four Classic Italian Cheeses - ricotta, parmesan, grana padano, and mozzarella )
Carne ( Chorizo recado, ham, bacon, Italian sausage, pepperoni and onions )
Tropicana ( Pineapple tidbits, bell pepper, bacon and ham ) ***
Tinapa with Laguna Cheese ( Pinoy Pizza )

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Drinks: we ordered, Red Horse, Super dry, Sangria
Specialties:

- Calamancello ( If you love margarita then you'll love this as well! The house cocktail consisting of lambanog (coconut whiskey ) and calamansi, served with salt on the rim of the shot glass ) ***
- Jell-O Shots / Happy Pop! ( These Jell-O shots was brought by cocktail ball. Ordered the Rich Strawberry and Golden Lemon. A ball-shaped jelly with cocktail in. Slurp shot portions, spiked with your favorite liquor! )

If you like sports and would like to enjoy good food plus looking for something to spice up a casual hangout,
H&J is the place! Vibe is chill with excellent indian food! Have some drinks and just chillout with friends.

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Dish with *** are my food recommendations! :)
[ Meal was complimentary! Thank you H&J Sports bar and restaurant and zomatoph ]

@zomatoph #foodiemeetup #fdbloggers #yummiez Elaine Taningco Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC Nica Erguiza Phylicia Marie Pineda Kristian PanteIris Beverly Lin

Sep 22, 2015

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

+4.5

Before we visited this place along the bar district in Poblacion, Makati, my wife warned me that we will be trying out a sports bar, which means oily and fried foods at most since it is best paired with alcohol. Most of the time, I cannot eat a lot of oily foods because of indigestion. But nevertheless, we eventually tried it due to the invitation of the owners and Zomato.

Looking for this place was not easy since we were not very familiar with this side in Makati, finding a parking space is even harder. They are located just opposite of El Chupacabra.

This sports bar established since 1997 offers a cool hang out place for everyone to enjoy. They have two pool tables where you can rent and unwind. They also have bar to mingle, a smoking lounge, various giant television sets showing different sport actions, and a center table where you can eat and watch major sports shows. Do not be intimidated with a house full of foreigners, everyone is as friendly and ready to mingle.

While you can feel the fun in the atmosphere, I really came here to try the food, so here are some of the dishes we tried:

- French Fries SPL (Dutch style) (Php170) : fries with onions, ketchup, mayo, and mustard, the fries are a little bland for me, even with the condiments, but it is a good pulutan with a drink.

- Masala Papad (or Papadum) (Php45) : 3pcs of salty, bitter papadum with vegetables or salsa. A good and refreshing dish.

- Onion Bhagi (Php190) : onion fritters battered in gram flour then fried. It's an ok dish. I'm not too wowed about it. Ordinary.

- Masala Peanuts (Php110) : the crowd favorite, we even called it peanut sisig because of the spicy peanuts and vegetables.

- Vegetable Pakora (Php190) : deep-fried vegetables in gram flour. Tasted great but somehow needed to be presenttable since there is only one color.

- Fried Vegetable Lumpia : something for vegetarians. It has a light taste and a good crunch.

- Papas Terribles (Php270) : my favorite among the dishes served. These spicy wedges are served with garlic slices and whole chili peppers, salty and good.

- Chicken Nuggets (Php360) : homemade bite-size chicken tenders, great with honey mustard dip.

- Pizza : we tried Carne, Quattro Formaggi, Tropicana, and Tinapa with Laguna cheese : the best part of their pizza is the crust. They are thin flatbread that is crispy. The crowd favorite flavor is the tinapa amd laguna cheese since the flavor really shows. My favorite would be the tropicana because of the perfect blend of flavors.

- Pollo Diavola (Php650) : grilled boneless whole spring chicken that is spicy and flavorful. I am not a fan of it.

- Truffled wedges : fried potato wedges with a hint of truffle oil.

- Dal Tadka and Channa Masala : Curry with garbanzos and curry with lentil served with flatbreads : both are creamy and spicy, but the lentil one has a dollop of butter. I prefer the garbanzos for the texture.

- Calamancello : it's like a calamansi granita shot with vodka. A cool drink that aids in digestion and also cleanse the palate.

- Jell-O shot wstrawberry vodka (Php75) : a cocktail drink with vodka and a strawberry flavored gelatin that is fun to drink with. They offer a ton of other flavors as well.

Remember about my worry before over oil and indigestion? Well, good thing their food, though fried, were not oily, not even a spat of oil on a tissue. What sets them apart is really the food since they offer continental and vastly Indian cuisine. The only problem is the ventilation which gets humid on some days. But nevertheless, a great place to relax and unwind. Elaine Taningco Michelle Chan Cortes | TFC Nica Erguiza Iza Gram @phylicia

Sep 21, 2015

Chris Sylvester

All round performer in terms of spending an enjoyable Saturday evening.
Pretty much you can do everything - play poker on the first floor , play pool , sit at the bar counter and make buddies , pick up women , watch a match , take your clients , drink and get sloshed and much more.
I watched the entire soccer world cup here. The ambience was electric. The staff is very friendly and remembers you. There is an entry fee on special occasions but they may waive it off if they know you.
A hit with Indian community with their special choice of Indian dishes but savoured and liked by everyone : mostly foreign.
Recommend go there for experience than food.

Jul 07, 2015

Ashish Kirtikar

Went to this place after almost 2 years, they changed the location from where it used to be before. So was my first time to this new place, but was impressed by the new ambience. The staff is very polite and music is great. The liquor menu is elaborate and have a huge choice, the only let down was the old place used to have a some indian cuisine variety as well, which I didnt see this time. But still this is one of the best sports bar I have visited in Manila.

Jun 28, 2015

Vignesh Mahadevan

+3.5

One of the few places in Makati with good indian cuisine. Happy hours : 2pm to 7pm
Nice ambiance and crowd. Good place to hang out. Every dish is served with rice and complementary roti.

Nov 23, 2014

Themullerproject

+3.5

While waiting for our turn at El Chupacabra (about 15 steps across the road), we killed some time over at H&J Sports Bar right as Happy Hour was ending.

The staff was pleasant. Quite accommodating. We chose to sit on the foyer instead of inside where the bar and billiard tables were. This way we could watch the Rugby match too.

We ordered the spicy potato wedges which were delicious - seasoned with crispy garlic chips and roasted red chili peppers. Then came San Mig Lights. This is where the disappointment set in. They served the beer in a bucket of ice. But despite 15 minutes in that bucket the beer dragged its way down my throat, slightly cooler than an un-refrigerated bottle you would pick up at the back aisle of the supermarket.

I can only assume the bottles came right off the tray it was delivered in :( and no, I don't drink beer on the rocks as most people do. I prefer my beer sub zero, and no added water from melting ice.

I will come back to sample the food though. The wedges were a great starter. Which means they do take the sports bar food seriously. And that's good enough for me to make a second trip over.

Kain!

Jul 19, 2014

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