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All in with Uncle John’s

4 December, 2007 (16:56) | restaurants | By: Arpee

An unplanned visit to Robinson’s Galleria yielded a good opportunity to visit a food place that’s only available at this mall. Uncle John’s World of Flavors is the latest offering to grab the profits away from fast food giants Jollibee and McDonald’s. True enough, service is better than most fast foods.


Allow me to start with the booboos:
  1. Though service is fast, accuracy with the orders can be a turn-off for some diners. I ordered iced tea and the lady gave me water. Not that I don’t like drinking water, but it would be nice to get your orders right on the first try.
  2. Though Miss Laila, the lady behind the counter is an efficient employee, she can only handle so many customers. Come lunch time, the place becomes understaffed as the lines begin to grow with the lunch crowd. A few more counters to open early would be helpful.
  3. There is currently only one branch. Though there is a branch to open soon at the food court area, their store at the third floor is your only option as of this time.
The yahoos:
  1. Cheap, cheap, cheap! For P118.00 (US$2.75) you get a combo plate that includes one piece fried chicken, one full order of spaghetti and a slice of supreme pizza with a glass of soda. The servings are larger than usual and their chicken is oh so juicy!
  2. A lot of choices are available. Uncle John’s serves American, Italian, Chinese and Japanese food! Where else can you find a restaurant that serves all your favorites under one roof?
  3. Speedy service is the name of the game. When Uncle John’s first opened, they promised to cut down their food serving time to eleven minutes and, eventually, to six minutes.
When you’re in the neighborhood I recommend this dining place to all, especially to those on a tight budget.

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A taste of Texas at Bonifacio High Street

27 April, 2007 (14:13) | Uncategorized | By: Arpee


For those who love authentic American food, this restaurant is for you. From the looks of their menu, it seems like their specialty is steak, but other fare are also available to tickle your palate. Portions? Large enough for two people with normal Pinoy appetites, but for those who have an extra large “bodega”, one serving will satisfy.

The decor and ambiance is quite casual and people don’t need to dress fancy to go in. The employees are genuinely warm and friendly. For a place that caters mainly to an upscale crowd, Texas Roadhouse Grill does not intimidate.

However, be forewarned. The food is very American, meaning none of the saltiness that Pinoys love will be found here. Condiments on the table are very spartan: salt and pepper and sometimes, the occasional catsup. I was hoping for some kind of gimmick, kinda like Burgoo’s crayons and large paper tabletops, but none of that here. The reason? After you order, the food is served after the 8th minute of waiting (I did time the waiter). The price is above average, but with the quality of the food and the excellent service, I think it’s well worth it.

See the happy smiles? That was before the meals arrived. Imagine the smiles after.