Their pub is humongous! I can imagine how lively this place could look at night but during our visit, mid-afternoon, it was very laidback, relaxing, and spacious. TVs were everywhere and it was my first time to watch a triathlon. Western-Asian cuisine here.
Adobo Dirty Rice
The last time I heard of dirty rice was at a buffalo wings restaurant. Their version has chicken liver that is super good but I couldn't have too much of it. I generally love chicken liver so this was an interesting approach.
Bangers & Mash
Mashed Potatoes were out-of-this-world amazing, having a very, very fine texture and delicious flavor. Seriously, two of us saved it for last! The sausage was good too! It had cheese inside so I advise cutting the thing gently; cheese flew in the air like Angry Birds and landed on my cellphone, the pig!
Lechon Ala Tomas
Skin crunched at every bite! For the sauce, think Mang Tomas with a little extra. Meat was perfectly soft with minimal fat. No-frills.
Tinola for the Soul
I just loved seeing all those vegetables! The view somehow justified having lechon in the first place. Broth was amazing and we kept on slurpin'!
Wonton Nachos
This was my favorite even though the chips looked so fried. If you're a fan of those chips usually placed on top of congee, hold that thought and SLAM some amazing cheese and pork on top. There, and it was wonderful! These are best consumed as early as possible if you want most of them to stay crispy.
Suggestions
If you want to explore their food, I strongly suggest going as a group so you can all share and taste more stuff. Servings are pretty big for only two customers. If I'll watch a Manny Pacquiao fight outside, this will be my top choice in Metro Manila.
Enjoyed a discounted reservation via Eatigo
Napaka thankful ko dahil sa honesty ng waiter at chef ng The Belle and Dragon. I told them na hindi ako kumakain ng pork dahil Muslim ako at lechon ang main course nila. Tinawag ni waiter ang chef at magserve na lang daw sila iba sa akin. Tapos wag ko na raw kainin yung java rice at black beans kasi may stock din ng pork yun. Nakakatuwa lang dba, kasi kung sa iba yun wala na sila pake, kiber ba nila kung makakain ka ng pork. Good job mga kuya waiter and Chef Ghie! That is what you call Stellar Customer Service! Kudos!
#IncredibleMediaChristmasParty
Awesome food especially their beef, medium rare to perfection! The crew is very attentive, ambiance is great and most of all, they care for you even at 3AM! Highly recommended to celebrate, dine especially if you're at the heart of Makati.
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