The caesar salad is good, but I think hindi sya sulit for the price so I gave 4stars. It’s better to try other items from their menu than this salad.
There is no denying that their food, cakes and pastas are heavy and leaves you with distended belly after but what is great is their service. The servers were great and attended to our request accordigly. Definitely a good place to be.
Chubby Channel (Mariel)
+5
This place is a go to for comfort food. Large servings that can be shared by 2. But if you're hungry then eat 1 full meal on your own. Great place. Love the ambience.
Aside from great food, they sell one of the best desserts!
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Banapple is not a fine dining restaurant. It doesn't try to be and it doesn't have to be. It's a casual restaurant for students, families and the working class. Given that demographic, GJ and Maricel have them covered with their food and pastry offerings. I have witnessed this dynamic couple grow their business from the Katipunan area to sprouting all over. I now practically see a store everywhere I go...well almost!
After an errand, I ordered their Herbed Chicken Rolls with Basil Cream Sauce (P305) and had a Key Lime Pie (P175) for dessert.
I usually have the Chicken Parm whenever I visit a branch, this time I got another chicken - the Herbed Rolls. They were herb-crusted chicken breasts stuffed with ham and cheese strips and smothered with basil cream. The serving was huge for one, I wasn't able to finish the rice. The buttered carrots on the side broke the monotony of too much cream from the sauce and the cheese filling. It was good and brought comfort like food your momma would make only for you to realize that with too much smothering, it could get suffocating.
The Key Lime Pie is my new favorite in their line-up. It has a bit of tart to counter the sweetness and for some reason the crust is not as thick as their cheesecakes.
Good place to have a mini workshop. We were almost 30 inside. We had the tasty and delicious Chicken Parmigiana for dinner :) Banoffie pie is a must try and good for sharing.
I've always enjoyed the food in Banapple. I'm a little saddened that their prices have increased but the amount of serving and quality of the food is remained the same so that's a plus for me.
The food is really good and the servings are big! The rice mains are more than enough for one person. I could barely finish mine. I got the chicken parmigiana- my go-to Banapple fave. Will definitely come back!
Raymond Vincent Baritua
+5
Banapple has always been the default place to go for us when we can’t decide where to eat. Besides the super steep price increase, I’m happy that the portion sizes are still big and filling! Their chicken Parmigiano will always be a favorite along with their refreshing Banapple Shake ❤️
I go to this place whenever I’m too lazy to cook at home yet I’m craving home-cooked meals. Their food reminds me of our humble home with my grandmother’s specialties placed on the table.
Must try: Chicken Parmigiano, Lasagna Roll-Ups, Hickory BBQ Ribs, Banoffee Pie.
This is our favorite Banapple branch. The food is great and the staff are friendly. Our favorite meal so far is Savory Longganisa. Service is also fast.
To improve on: aircon. It can get a bit warm inside, especially during summer. It's better to stay in the function room area, if available, as there's another aircon there that works better.
Francesca Pauline Fausto
+4
Great flavor on the lasagna roll up and chicken parmigiano! Just a little off by the other rowdy customers during our visit. It would help if the restaurant could put up signs to minimize noise.
Affordable yet very delicious meals and big servings!
Lasagna roll-ups and the hickory bbq ribs is good , aside from the comforting cakes and pies . We definitely love eating at banapple once in a while,
Experience made better with zomatogold ! 2 meals originally worth around 500 + but because of zomatogold we only paid for the single order 290 php
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Definitely bang for your buck with Gold! Ordered Hickory Ribs and got Chicken Parmigiana for free! Servers and cashiers were patient and courteous even though they were about to close. :)
Medyo bland yung lasa ng Chicken fillet sa Chicken Parmigiano nila and medyo matigas yung steamed carrots. Bawing bawi naman ng meat sauce kaya oks na rin. 😁
Food, as always, is great. Servers/ staff were polite. One thing, inside the resto was hot even though there's an additional fan inside and it was not that full of customers.
This isn't actually my first time eating here. I enjoy ordering the ribs here and also the blueberry cheesecake as well. The place is easy to find and there are a lot parking space as well. Thanks to zomato gold for the plus one on food. Very affordable and delicious.
We used zomato gold here, it was super sulit since we got to order 2 dishes for the price of one. Food is delicious as always, staff are polite and helpful.
Used Zomato Gold and it felt as if because it’s buy 1 get 1, the quality was lessened because I would get my usual order there and it didn’t quite taste the same :(
Food was awesome and the staff were polite. The waiting time was okay and that the atmosphere was great. I was with my friends that day and they said we'll comeback.
Decided to eat Dinner here while I was studying at the coffee shop below Banapple since it was more sensible to dine here for dinner.
I usually order the buttermilk fried chicken but I was feeling frisky so I went with something new, the chicken parmigiano.
The dish is WORTH IT. The cuts of chicken breast were thick and juicy. Most chicken parmigiano that I've tried before had dry meat as soon as I bit into it but this one tasted great. My only comment would be is their tomato sauce. I think it's the same as the one they use on their pasta. But all in all, Banapple never disappoints.
This will be one of my go to spot since the branch is near my office and it's a zomato gold resto. Serving and quality of dishes are good, staffs are polite and ambiance is nice. With zomato gold, this is a bang for the buck treat.
Comfort food at its finest. Portions are big, food is tasty, and everything is very affordable. They also have some of the tastiest cakes in the metro.
This is always may go to restaurant if i need comfort food! Serving and quality of food is top notch. Staff are very very friendly and accommodating. Can’t say enough good things about this particular branch in tmorato :)
We were surprised that they have a cute function room at Banapple Il Terrazo. At first, I was just planning to reserve a table for a family birthday dinner, but when I learned that they have a function room, I immediately reserved the room. The room is perfect for an intimate party/celebration.
Great prices with zomato gold! Big generous healthy portions. Bring friends and you won't regret it. Although, they're a bit slow on heavt days.
Ordered the banapple favorites - chicken parmigiana, banapple salad, and beef tapa. All well cooked. Had cake, but didn't really like it much - it looks like a Chinese New year cake.
Overall good. Good value. Even better with zomato gold 1+1 😊
Joshua Robert Bismark Bondoc
+5
My girlfriend and I were just passing by, trying to get our fix, cause we are grumpy alligators when we’re hungry. As soon as we get a bite of the food, we suddenly went to this trans. A filling sensation overcame our bodies. It was pure bliss. The serving they give per dish is more than enough for one person. It’s perfect for sharing and perfect for a couple who loves to eat! LIKE EAT A LOT!
Always a go to in QC. Great food and staff! From savoury meals to their desserts, this restaurant never failed.! The small event room is a big plus, plus, PLUS! ❤️
So far so good. Never failed yet this place. Good serving of food. My Mom never finishes but she enjoys their food the most. We recommend the hickory ribs and the lasagna rolls
Nothing much to rave about but the place is really cute and quaint. Thee food isn't mind-blowing but it isn't bad. Honestly not mad about this.
Food was great, big cuts and nice serving size. However when we got there, the cashier seems to be irritated with one of the customers. Nonetheless we enjoyed what we ordered and will come back.
Unlocked my Zomato Gold here for the first time. Not bad. Got the Hickory Smoked BBQed country ribs, Bacon fried chicken steaks with milk’shroom gravy, and Terrific tuna sandwhich. I also had a slice of chocolate tiramisu for take out. All good and fulfilling. 👍
Love the home style cooking and interior of the place. The Food always looks fresh and tastes great. Desserts aren’t too sweet which is nice.
Service is okay. Ambiance is okay. Desserts are amazing! Banoffee pie is a must-try. The rice meals are also commendable. Definitely a must-visit
Celebrated our anniversary here last night because the steak house we targeted is close every Mondays.
The location is in the heart of Timog Avenue. Shop is well decorated and well-lighted. No waiting list, no hassle in choosing seats unlike their branch at SM North Edsa.
I always love the Hickory smoked barbequed country ribs- "sauce pa lang, ulam na" and the meat is so tender and tasty. Boyfie ordered Bacon fried chicken steak which is also delicious. We also had super caesar salad and apple caramel crumble pie. They have huge servings. Selection of cakes and pies are limited though.
Service is great. This branch is highly recommended.
Always love this place, love it even more now that im Gold! Two thumbs up! Staff are nice, ambience is always dainty, food is always great! Higly recommended.
Banapple, specially the branch in Il Terrazzo is one of our fave places to eat in.
Taste/Food - servings are big and food was served fast. Our favorite dishes to order here are the Hickory Smoked Ribs and Bacon Fried Chicken Steak. It’s comfort food that gives real value for money, specially if you’re a Zomato Gold member because it has a 1+1 offer on food.
Service - staff are friendly and courteous.
Place - I particularly love the quirkiness of their tables, all round but each with a different design.
Banapple is very practical and customer-friendly. They allowed me to take out the pies I bought right away without insisting on the dine-in only policy. Being like this goes a long way! I will put Banapple in my go-to list. 😊
Jellybeans In The City
+4
Eating out with coworkers who are not among your usual lunch companions presents quite a quandary: trying to find a restaurant that will appeal to the varied tastes and preferences of such a diverse group. We solved this dilemma by going to the nearby branch of Banapple and took advantage of its various home-cooked style comfort food such as:
I'm always a sucker for desserts and Bannaple was one of the first places I ever went to here in Manila to satisfy my sweet tooth. I always order their banoffee pie and I pretty much don't order any other dessert. I'm the type of person who knows if this is going to be my favorite on their menu, it's the only thing I'm always going to order. Their banoffee pie is sooooo good. I love how the banana flavor mixes with everything. This pie is pretty solid as far as desserts go.
Value for money: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 5
Service: 5
Pasta is a bit oily that's why I rated 4. Overall experience is great. We will be back for sure.
I tried the #bangus ala pobre... it’s so good that i needed extra cup of rice! The sauce blends with the fish and its crunchyness adds texture to the dish.
Banapple is one of our favorite restaurants that's why me and my boyfriend decided to celebrate our 8th years anniversary here. I love their pasta specially their cakes and frappes, it's so satisfying. 😍😍😍
Justine Lauren B. Chan
+4
Among others, this branch is secluded because the whole Entire location is. Got Their Hickory Smoked Baby Back Ribs. It was really good but the Rice was too many for the viand. But in Any Case, it was really soft.
Polite and friendly staff. Excellently food. I always feel homey in Banapple. It gives me that homecoming feeling. I looove the salpicao and the lasagna.
Comfort food which are reasonably priced and has good serving. The penne is my all time favorite for its savory flavor and mozzarella cheese and it is always served hot. One order can already feed 2 persons!
We just tried blueberry cheesecake slice in this Bannaple branch.
We love how it is still open during late nights perfect for when we crave sweets after dinner.
The staff are also very accommodating.
We loved our blueberry cheesecake as well. It has rich blueberry topping.
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Sumaiya Kalam Siddiqui
+4.5
The food was brilliant. Try the banapple cake. It is amazing. The portion is huge and is good for sharing. You can also order it with ice cream which goes perfectly with the cake. Loved it. Certainly will be back here.
Breaded fillet of cream dory with honey thyme mustard sauce. P250
It was cooked fresh and well, the sauce was just a drizzle but enough for me to enjoy its flavor and the buttered carrots were good but just a few sticks. It came with garlic rice but couldn't taste much of the garlic, big serving though.
Filling meal for a after workout. 👍🏼
Pastries were a bit pricey so didn't have any. Order and pay at the counter and no service charge. 🙂
I’ve known banapple for their affordable yet big, chock-full of meat chicken pie!
Yesterday to my surprise, the big P95 pie which can be shared by 2-3pax is now P65 and is only good for 1 person. Well the prices have really gone high but i just couldn’t believe the mark up!
my first time to try banapple, great prices because they have big servings. it lacks .5 because they served the water late because I think it is served first or after serving the meal. but overall, great experience for first timer
Used to be good, with the all female staff. Now coed, the staff/men are slow to serve the new clients. We see small cockroaches under the coffee machine and counter table. Food is more expensive but service is below standard. During our last visit, the rice was served cold. Quality Service is degrading. Not worth the visit and parking hassle anymore.
Food: 9/10
Ambiance: 7/10
Service: 7/10
This is totally for those people who are hungry and looking for their money's worth. One order is almost for two persons and the price range is also affordable for the type of food they're serving. Really tasty food and great desserts as well. I really love the banoffee pie!
Th only downside is that the place is quite small, which I've noticed for all the banapple branches that I've been to. The tables are also tiny so when the plates of food arrives, everything barely fits on the circular table, which is more fit for a cafe and not for the tables of food with large plates.
Ordered:
Hickory smoked barbecue spareribs
Chicken Parmigiano
Baked Creamy Cheesy Penne
Banoffee Pie
Banana Nut Muffin
This was one of the first restos I've tried when I moved here in QC. Interiors was pretty and staff was accomodating. I had their tapa sirloin for breakfast. Will definitely go back here to try their cheesecakes next. :)
I love pasta and this is one of my favorites for satisfying my pasta cravings. They have cute interiors and acomodating staff. I love their cakes too, very creamy and satisfying. Great value for money since one order comes with a large servings. Won't hesitate to go here always.
Banapple was a great place to hangout on a long weekend. It looks the way I remembered it and I haven't been back to this branch in years... As in time travel level of similarity-- without being worn from wear though.
Although Banapple is known for their dynamite cakes, we steered clear from sweets. I ordered my favorite hickory smoked BBQ country ribs-- still loving the strong smoked flavor of the tender meat. My fiancé had the bacon fried chicken steak with milk'shroom gravy. It was hearty, but the flavor was just okay for me. If you are looking for suggestions for entrees, I also enjoy their chicken parmigiano and their garlic beef tapa. Pastas are super cheesy. Things to like about Banapple: how the serving sizes haven't shrunk and food quality remained the same. Yey for that! I think it's good value for money!😊
Service was fine, nothing to complain about...
I always go for the Chicken Parmigiano and Hickory Smoked Barbecued Country Ribs!
I have eaten here a dozen of times and will continue to come back 😃
Banapple is a college favorite. I appreciate its consistency across branches (my favorite of which is the fancy katip branch) especially when it comes to food. Chicken parmigiana and penne pasta are my favorites. You'll feel warm and comfy after every Banapple experience.
Get the chicken parmigiana. Rice is a bit overwhelming but the meal is so filling. Value for money at its finest. Also, get their banofee pie. Can't go wrong with it.
The place is quite small but comfortable.
Banapple is one of my favorite restaurants way back in college. I can still recall how far Katipunan branch is from school and where we live. It is Banapple's pioneer branch so we have to go all the way to Katipunan just to satisfy our cravings. Hehe. Good thing they opened many branches around Manila. Anyway, my friends and I celebrated our birthdays here several times (greenhills branch also) because we really love this place. My personal and all time favorites from this restaurant; hickory smoked barbecued country ribs, lasagna roll ups, baked creamy cheesy penne, crunchy chicken fillet & bell pepper sandwich and ofcourse, their cakes❤️
Blueberry Cheesecake, Old-fashioned Chocolate cake and Banoffee Pie are the ones noteworthy. I also love their entrees, which has big servings. The place is always full, so it's quite hard to find seats.
Banoffee Pie always. Oh, and Chicken Parmigiano, Baked Creamy Cheese Penne are just some of the dishes that I keep coming back to. Thank God for this branch in Il Terrazo. I just don't like it when the place is packed. Where am I going to sit then?
Got one of their most well loved dishes the "Baked Creamy Cheesy Penne Pasta". I was disappointed with my meal because when I took my first few bites the hotness of the pasta wasn't the freshly cooked hotness but more of the microwave kind of heat because it was hot in some parts of the food and cold in others. It also stated in the menu that the pasta was al dente? Sadly, It was not. It didn't have that firm chewy feel that al dente pasta usually has. The herbed bread that came along with the pasta was cold and not fresh. The sauce and cheese they used was good which saved the dish. But for the price you pay for this they could do better.
Better branch than the one in Gateway. Crew is also nicer and more courteous. Food as always is great. We will never get tired of eating at Banapple. Food is really tasty and instagram'able.
Dainty cafe located at the 2nd floor of Il Terrazo. Waiting time of around 15 minutes for our orders of tocino and chicken parmigiana to b served. Pretty big and delicious serving. After our meal we ordered their banoffee pie, chocolate muffin & apple crumble. Their desserts were a bit too sweet though, we were not able to finish them.
Probably the Banapple branch that gets the least crowded especially during weeknights. I usually go here when I'm craving for lasagna. Same superb quality of food as with the other branches.
Food is great. Service can be not-so-quick when crew are busy attending to customers during peak hours (12-1:30pm). For lunch, I suggest coming in by 11:30am.
I really went out of my way to eat my favorite bannofie pie. They just opened and I was their first customer. So I had the whole store to myself. The place is clean, small with limited seats. Better to come here on off-peak hours to enjoy your stay. I haven't tried the other cakes since I am biased with the bannofie pie which is not too sweet. Just right for my taste and it goes really well with their americano. Will probably go back here again like I always do.
Can I just give appreciation on how their Chocnut cheesecake tasted. It was the bomb! Had me craving for days. In addition to that, the ambiance is great. Aesthetically appealing to people.
PS
To all Thomasian alumni, use your alumni card to get discounts on your orders. :-)
It brings comfort to eat at this mainstay restaurant. Staff is courteous and is alert in refilling water. Food remains consistently good through the years.
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