Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse And Bar

Excellent place if you love steak. They serve the best. The ingredients are the finest which make up for the great flavor in their dishes. For my personal faves: Jack’s Cobb salad, steak and classic mojito.

Greats:
Sizzling Scallops, Tomahawk Steak, their house bread and >> OLIVE OIL

Ruby Jack’s Steakhouse is a fine dining restaurant at COD. I was really eyeing this place for a long time as its interiors scream elegance and sophistication.

Having an eat up here with my Zomato family is truly remarkable. I’ve learned that this steakhouse originated from Japan. We were served a lot during this visit and everything was just so good.

** Black Angus Carpaccio
When they say that presentation is the key, they mean it. This was presented beautifully with tomatoes, leaves and homemade ricotta. I didn’t know that thinly sliced raw meat can be very addicting if it’s
paired with simple but spot on ingredients. Definitely having this on my next visit!

** Coconut Flamed Foie Gras
I’m a lover of foie gras tbh so I was kind of excited for this one. Preparing this in front of us was a sight to behold. I loved how silky the texture was in each bite.

** Sizzling Scallops
I remember this to be really flavorful due to the butter. It’s a good food to start the feast.

** Char Grilled Local Yellow Fin Tuna
My mom loves yellow fin tuna so this may not come as a surprise for my palate. However, Ruby Jack’s version was good too that made me get more servings of this. It was cooked well done but it still remained to be soft and tender.


** Tomahawk Steak
This gotta be the star of our lunch. This was really huge and cooked medium. It’s very tasty, and I think it was seasoned perfectly.

** Teppan Grilled Atlantic Salmon
It’s no secret that salmon is one of my favorites and Ruby Jack’s version made me crave for more.



SIDES
** Creamed Spinach
** Truffle Scented Cauliflower Gratin


DESSERT

Among all the desserts they served, my favorites would be the dark peppermint chocolate and the bakes Sizzling Cheesecake.

I’m one of the few who likes the combination of mint and chocolate. It’s weird for some, but the taste is spot on for me. The sizzling cheesecake is kind of new to me as this was just the first time I had something like that. It was very milky, and the sauce was like dulce de leche. The cheesecake’s texture was good too. It was such a heavenly dessert.

For the list of what we had, see below.

** Pearls of Asia
Lychee Agar & Sorbet, Coconut, Tapioca Pineapple


** Pimm’s No. 1 Garden
Lemon Cheesecake, Pimm’s No. 1 Jelly, Cucumber Ice Cream


** Jaffa Chocolate Dome
Chocolate Ice Cream, Jaffa Orange Agar


** Olive Oil Pistachio Pound Cake
Pistachio, Whipped Ricotta, Lavander, Jasmine Ice Cream


** Double Baked Sizzling Cheesecake
Coriander Ice Cream, Salted Caramel


** Assorted Handmade Chocolates
Bon Bons, Dark Peppermint, Nougat, Apple Pie with Streusel Crumbles, Tiramisu.


Overall, I loved our lunch here at Ruby Jack's. It is something I would recommend to my family and friends.

Ruby Jack's is a contemporary fine dining steakhouse originally from Tokyo, they opened their first branch here in the Philippines back in 2015. With posh and elegant surroundings, it screams fine-dine but with a comfortable feel.

I rarely venture to this part of Metro Manila, but we were recently invited for a Zomato FMU and I just couldn't pass up the chance. Ambiance was amazing without being too intimidating, and service was top-notch! 👌🏻 But we're really here for the food, right? Let's get to it!

STARTERS:

🍽 Coconut Flamed Foie Gras
Foie Gras which is French for "fat liver" and considered by many as a delicacy, Ruby Jack's version was to die for. It has a rich and smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture. It's delicate and perfectly paired with the sweet and tangy caramelized pineapple. The bits of cashew gave it a nice contrast to its soft texture.

🍽 Black Angus Carpaccio
Carpaccio, a thinly sliced raw meat, was an elegant hors d'oeuvre to our lunch. Presented beautifully and topped with fresh tomatoes and rocket leaves, it is both a feast on the eyes and the stomach. It has a soft and tender texture with a fresh and delectable taste. The homemade ricotta was a nice addition as it gave the dish a meaty creamy flavor.

🍽 Sizzling Scallops
All that glistening shio butter didn’t help me at resisting this dish, at all. The scallops had the perfect texture, it was chewy without being rubbery and it was soft without being goopy. The butter brought out all sorts of flavor to it.

MAINS

🍽 Tomahawk Steak
I guess it's safe to say that everyone got really excited when this came out. I mean really, who wouldn't be? Ideal for sharing due to its huge size and aptly named as it resembles the Tomahawk axe, this was the ultimate star of our lunch. Cooked medium rare, it is tender with an earthy and smokey taste. I really enjoyed it.

🍽 Teppan Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Salmon is my favorite fish. Ruby Jack’s version was beautifully presented, it has a mild creamy texture. It almost melts in your mouth upon each bite and very flavorful.

🍽 Char Grilled Local Yellow Fin Tuna
They served two versions of this dish, one was cooked medium rare and the other was well done. I tried both and I prefer the well done version. There is indeed a huge difference in taste depending on how it was cooked. Unlike the salmon which has a mild flavor, this one was bursting with flavor and has a beef-like texture. It is slightly sweet and dense, top quality tuna right there.

SIDES

🍽 Creamed Spinach
It has a smooth and velvety texture, full of flavor and seasoned perfectly. I think I consumed half of the serving. ✌🏻

🍽 Truffle Scented Cauliflower Gratin
Creamy and tasty, there’s a nice crunch to the cauliflower which indicates that it was cooked perfectly and not overdone which sometimes happens to gratin dishes. The truffle was mild and not too overpowering which was a plus point for me. I couldn’t get enough of this dish, it was the perfect side dish with the Tomahawk Steak.

DESSERT

🍨 Pimm’s No. 1 Garden
Lemon Cheesecake, Pimm’s No. 1 Jelly, Cucumber Ice Cream

🍨 Pearls of Asia
Lychee Agar & Sorbet, Coconut Espuma, Tapioca Pineapple

🍨 Olive Oil Pistachio Pound Cake
Pistachio, Whipped Ricotta, Lavander, Jasmine Ice Cream

🍨 Double Baked Sizzling Cheesecake
Coriander Ice Cream, Salted Caramel

🍨 Jaffa Chocolate Dome
Chocolate Ice Cream, Jaffa Orange Agar

🍨 Assorted Handmade Chocolates
Bon Bons, Dark Peppermint, Nougat, Apple Pie with Streusel Crumbles, Tiramisu

Okay, it’s kinda hard to choose the best from all these mouth-watering desserts. Seriously, everything was plated beautifully I almost didn’t want to touch it. Almost.

Well, my top 2 picks would probably be the Double Baked Sizzling Cheesecake and the Pimm’s No. 1 Garden. Sizzling Cheesecake, wait what? Yes, sizzling cheesecake, folks! The cheesecake was served on a piping hot stone plate, then the salted caramel sauce was poured and just hear it sizzle! It was smooth and fluffy, sweet and sinful. I loved it! The caramel sauce created a beautiful velvety texture to the cheesecake which will make you come back for more. The Pimm’s No. 1 Garden on the other hand was a nice palate cleanser, it has a refreshing and clean-tasting feel. Plus it was just too pretty, perfect for the ‘gram! 😅

Overall, it was an amazing experience dining at Ruby Jack’s. Impeccable service with top-quality divine dishes! I’d recommend this place for date night or a get-together with friends. Price point is good considering all those amazingly good food. If you’re looking for your next steakhouse place, Ruby Jack’s it is! ✨

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