Reviews Varra Resto Bar

Loved our stay here. Perfect place to catch up, have a few drinks with friends. Perfect tambayan! 👍🏻 The Mushroom strips are a must try! Bagay na pulutan 😋

I was privileged to try Varra last month, thanks to Gel and Lovely. The Varra team was one of the most accommodating restaurant teams I’ve ever met. They were also so generous to serve so many dishes to me and my foodie blogger friends.

🍄 Crispy Shrooms (Oyster and Enoki Mushrooms) - Php 130
I like how the shrooms were super light on the stomach, making it a really good appetizer. I like the enoki ones better than the oyster.

🐽 Spam Chips (with garlic aioli) - Php 210
If you’re looking for something salty to partner your beer with, this appetizer is perfect. The chips were thin and not oily. It has a strong kick of saltiness in every bite. I didn’t notice that I ate half of it already.

🍟 Messy Fries (with beef, cheese and garlic aioli) - Php 230
No bar is not complete without their own version of fries with nachos-like topping. Varra’s Messy Fries had a delicious mix of cheese, beef and garlic aioli that’s not satiating.

🧀 Varra’s Nachos Overload - Php 350
Like their Messy Fries, the nachos tasted delicious!!

🐷 Sizzling Sisig with Egg - Php 270
Even though it was not crunchy, Varra’s version of this favorite Filipino dish was still tasty.

🥩 Varra’s Steak Salpicao - Php 380
Their beef salpicao had a small serving but it was good. Though it was more oily than garlicky, the meat was super tender and really soft.

🥚 Classic Carbonara (with poached egg) - Php 290
Varra made their version of the carbonara pretty straightforward. It had a light creamy taste that’s perfect for having a simple meal.

🍝 Bolognese - Php 250
One of the thing that should be highlighted for this pasta is that it is served with rosemary chicken on top of it. The bolognese pasta is on the sour side, like how the original bolognese is. The roast chicken was a good complement to the spaghetti.

🐮 Beef Tapa (with salted egg and salsa) - Php 240
Varra’s take on this breakfast favorite was surprising. Being the first rice meal I tasted, it was really good. The meat was tender and not salty. The serving was a little generous, too.

🍗 Soy Garlic Chicken Poppers (with coleslaw) - Php 240
The chicken poppers was another rice meal I’d probably alternate with beef tapa whenever I visit Varra. It was full of soy garlic flavor and tasted good even without the sauce on top.

🐔 Chicken Wings (Soy Garlic, Garlic Parmesan) - Php 230
It is no surprise that the soy garlic wings were good because their chicken poppers of the same flavor was delicious also. For me, it had almost the same taste - just different chicken parts. The garlic parmesan could’ve been better because it had more garlic than what I expected.

💙 Varra Mountain - Php 200
Listed under the signature cocktails of the resto, Varra Mountain looked fun and interesting. It had a mountain of crushed ice on top but it sure had a kick of alcohol in every sip.

💚 Basil Slush - Php 200
Basil Slush is technically a frozen mojito and is my personal favorite in Varra. I loved how this cocktail still had the taste of alcohol even though the crushed ice melted already.

💗 Rosée el Varra - Php 200
This cocktail is a collaboration between Varra and Hoegaarden. It features Hoegaarden’s newest products - Hoegaarden Rosée. I’m not a fan or flavored bottled beer but this cocktail might change my mind.

Plus, one thing to note is that they have so many outlets!!! There’s no reason for you to have an empty battery here!

Indeed a good place for a good night! Unlike the usual resto bar this is somehow chill, not that loud. The interior is really good. High ceiling. By the way, they have private rooms if incase you prefer a more private celebration. The cost also is consumable so fair enough.

For the food I really appreciate everything except the carbonara. It's not bad but I'm pretty sure they can do better. For non alchol guest they serve mocktails but hey, why go if you won't drink right? I suggest you try the Varra's signature mountain cocktail and the other green one. I think it hit me a bit that's why i forgot what its called. Lol.

Crispy Shrooms Oyster and Enoki Mushrooms - Php130
Spam Chips with Garlic Aioli - Php210
Messy Fries with Beef Cheese and Garlic Aioli - Php230
Varra's nacho overload Php350
Soy Garlic Chicken Poppers and Coleslow - Php240
Beef Tapa and Salted Egg and Salsa - Php240
Sizzling Sisig - Php240
Varra's Steak Salpicao - Php380
Classic Carbonara with Poached Egg Php290
Chicken Pesto Marinara Php380
Wings Basket - Php230
* soy garlic/garlic parmesan
Cocktails and Mocktails also available.

📍 Location: 3rd floor, 333 P Guevarra st, Little Baguio, San Juan City.

📍#ChryzhFoodies invites you to check out VARRA Resto Bar located in San Juan
📍 You should definitely try their Crispy Shrooms P130 and Spam Chips with Garlic Aioli P210 for the starter. They also offer Fries topped with Beef, cheese and garlic aioli, another is their nacho overload that is loaded priced at P350.
📍My fave is their very own Varra's Steak Salpicao, meat is tender and flavorful, I like the garlicy taste and it's worth trying priced at P380.
📍The Beef Tapa is tender and perfect for an extra garlic rice with salted egg and tomato ensalada - P240
📍 I also like their chicken wings basket, it is juicy inside and crunchy outside. Flavors were soy garlic and parmesan- P230
📍For Pasta my fave is the Classic Carbonara with poached egg at P290
📍They have strong WIFI access and adequate outlet for your charging needs.
📍They also offer private rooms to celebrate your occasions, so book now 👋
📍 They offer Unli whiskey P699 and unli wine at P499
📍 Their drinks whether hard drink, cocktail or mocktails sets the standard, I like the mixes and you can set it based on your preference.
-Varra Iced Tea -Basil Slush
-Frozen Peach Iced Tea -Sunset Spritzer
-Blue Cruise -Rosee el Varra -Varra Mountain
📍 I love the tagline "Come for the food, Stay for the booze"
📍The place is perfect if you wanna have that good food 🍛 and chill feel. 🥂🍷
📍Staffs were also accomodation as well as the owner who was also busy accommodating guests.👏
📍 It's a great place for friends, fambam and if you wanna have good dining experience.

VARRA RESTO BAR - Located in P. Guevarra where they got its name.  A newly opened resto bar, not even a month old, but had already people talking about them as they have so much to offer - from their affordable sumptuous meals to their colorful drinks and because of its homey minimalist relaxing vibe. (PS: Ms. Lovely Tan designed the place herself.)

This newly opened resto-bar will surely give you the best chill place you want for you and your friends. I recommend the place for those who want to catch up and chill at the same time.

You can also rent the private room for a consumable amount for a no hassle party or reunions.

The food are sumptuous and very inviting. My personal favorite is the crispy shrooms and salpicao. I suggest you don't forget to order both.

They also offer variety of drinks that are freshly prepared when ordered.

Prices are reasonable and staffs are approachable too.

Best chill place and absolutely a one to go back place for me. 💪

If ever you’re in the San Juan area and you’re looking for a place to dine and drink, or just chill for the night, why don’t you give Varra Resto + Bar a try? The newly opened resto-bar serves a wide variety of comfort food and an extensive selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

The verdict? You’ll be surprised at how good the food is at Varra! 

STARTERS

I feel like it’s a must for bars to have pica-pica food in its menu. Varra offers an extensive line-up of appetizers and bar chows to help start your dining experience in a good note, or just to have food to go with your drink. 

1. Mushroom chips are very common now, but Varra’s Crispy Shrooms (🌟) is a class of its own. Fried oyster mushroom chips and enoki mushroom shreds lightly seasoned with salt. Perfect for those who want to eat without the guilt. 
2. Nachos is such a bar staple. It’s the perfect finger food and it’s good for sharing, making it an easy choice for groups. Varra’s Nacho Overload, as the name suggests, is a big platter of crispy tortilla chips smothered with lots and lots of toppings - ground beef, salsa, olives, jalapeno slices, and cheese sauce! 
3. What’s better than French fries? French fries with toppings! Varra’s Messy Fries, just like their nachos, is overloaded with chili con carne, cheese sauce and garlic sauce! You just can’ help but lick that extra sauce off your fingers. Yum!

4. The Soy Garlic Chicken Wings (🌟) is the bomb! I just love how despite coating the chicken in sauce, the skin remained crispy. Each bite is an explosion of sweet, salty, and garlicky flavors. 
5. The Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings, on the other hand, has a good balance of sweet and spicy; although I think it may need a dash or more of sriracha for a spicier kick.

** They have unli chicken wings for Php 359, and it comes with rice!

MAINS

1. Varra’s Steak Salpicao (🌟) is life changing! I just can’t put to words just how good it is. The tenderloin steak is cooked to a perfect medium rare, with each slice showing a reddish pink color. It is drizzled with the salpicao sauce and smothered with lots and lots of fried garlic bits! To finish, cloves of roasted garlic are added as garnish. Okay, I got hungry writing about it. 
2. Another sizzling option is their Sisig. I love sisig and as a Kapampangan, I have high standards for sisig and Varra has met that. Their version is more on the crispy side, but it’s the same sisig taste I am looking for in a sisig (ma-calamansi!). 
3. Other than the above items, Varra also offers pasta dishes, just like the Chicken Pesto Marinara and Classic Carbonara we’ve tried, and also rice bowls, like the Beef Tapa, which are all very good too!

DRINKS

1. Varra Sour (🌟) is a sweet and sour drink that is Varra’s rendition of the classic Amaretto Sour - almond liqueur, citrus base and a maraschino cherry. 
2. The Basil Slush is an ice blended cocktail with fresh basil leaves - a drink that will surely leave you a refreshingly herby taste.
3. Another exquisite drink is this Hoegaarden Rosée (🌟) - a raspberry flavored beer drink. The presentation is interesting as there’s a whole bottle of Hoegaarden Rosée submerged in the drinking glass.
4. Other drinks we’ve tried are the Chocquila, Varra Mountain and Frozen Peach Iced Tea. And just so you know, they offer unlimited wines and unlimited whiskey too!

Whenever a new (foodie) haven opens, Terrific Traveller will surely be there! (or try to lol) and our newest discovery in Little Baguio, San Juan is this Resto Bar who takes dine and chill (and parties) to the next level with awesome food, great crew, eclectic drinks, and a prime location for the young, and young at heart.

Super nice ambiance, and the food is so good! The salpicao is a must order since the meat is so tender. My fave is the truffle pasta. We also ordered the sisig and the tapa. The sisig is perfect with rice! Will definitely come back for more. Their unli-wings and unli-whiskey is 🥰🥰🥰🥰. So glad they opened in San Juan.