Snackaroo, Quezon City

We've been hearing good reviews ever since about Snackaroo but we never tried their steak until last Saturday, February 10th of 2018. There was a time before the month February that we wanted to try eating at Snackaroo but it was a busy Sunday and packed with too many people inside since it was lunch time. The place is too crowded and we were starving and decided to eat somewhere and try it next time. We were really craving for the t-bone steak last 10th of February, since it was already late lunch, about almost afternoon, luckily, the place was not crowded and we were able to get a good parking spot too so I said to myself, "this is it, we're finally able to try their steak".

We got to choose the best seat since it was not crowded and we were greeted right away by their friendly staff. They handed over their simple menu, which I liked best in restos since it's not like a bible menu and isn't complicated too.

So of course, we opted for two t-bone steak, and three cups of rice, since we usually share the third rice (haha!). It only took few minutes (less than 7 to 10 minutes if I'm not mistaken) for the waiting time and the staff gave us two huge t-bone steak! It was sooooo worth the price, imagine for only 175 php you get around 250 to 280 grams of scrumptious meat.

We were so busy munching our slice of steak so we weren't able to take more photos of it. They don't have fancy side dishes like mashed potatoes and other dish that may complement the steak, just a cup of plain rice and the gravy on the side (which tastes great too!) but it doesn't matter at all because the meat is so tender and it was cooked right into perfection, you don't have to look for other food anymore :)

Here's my t-bone steak...

Here's their menu as of this date...

If you're craving for cheap eats and a slice of affordable steak, I suggest you to give it a try 😁. Don't expect too much because the place it not fancy at all, the ambiance is just like an ordinary carinderia with no a/c so wear comfy clothes, but hey who are we to complain? It's their delicious cheap steak that matters right?! Will I come back? Definitely 😉.




FoodSpotting Stars:
Food ★★★★★
Ambiance ★★★★★
Price ★★★★★
Staff ★★★★★

Mad Mark's Creamery, BGC

It wasn't my first time to dine at Mad Mark's in BGC since this is near in my work place. My first was with my team to spend our monthly team fund. Our monthly team fund is budgeted so we have to think of a worthy restaurant to spend it well. One of my team mate suggested Mad Mark's, since he knew that the ice cream (that's what they are famous for) and signature steak are good since he had tried way way back their Kapitolyo branch. Since the menu is within our team budget, we didn't hesitate to try their BGC branch. Well, if you are really craving for a steak and your budget is limited, I can honestly say that Mad Mark's won't disappoint at all. This would be one of the cheapest steak resto in the metro =). The steak is cooked on point according to your choice of done-ness, and the serving is generous.

The signature steak cost 265 php (during our last visit, Oct 12'17). It's 150 grams and you can choose 2 sides along with the steak. 

Sides that you can choose from would be: smashed potato, bacon potato salad, corn and carrots, house salad, garden grains and plain rice.

I can't count how many times me and my beau ate at Mad Mark's in BGC but one thing we noticed is that every time we wen't to Mad Mark's is that their menu always change, as in a lot! Haha, they have removed some of the selections but still the must try are always there. Good thing that the Signature steak and the Johnnie double black ribs which is our personal favorite are still available.

Here's a pic of their latest menu as of October 2017 😁

Here's the photos I took with the orders we had before for the Johnnie double black ribs :)

Appetizers we've tried before:

Basket of cajun (ohh this is sooo yummy 😋) 

Herb parmesan fries

My recent visit this October since they offer Big plate feast, me and beau tried the steak big plate. Based on the menu this serves 3 to 4 but we're not that sure because it seems to be just for two (since we have a big appetite) 😁

They say that you should always make room for dessert, what to Order, well of course, icecream 😁.  I'm a chocolate lover so what we ordered is the 2 heaping two scoops of Javan hot chocolate.

On our recent visit, one thing we noticed is that some of the staff are not considerable when it comes to transferring from one table to another. We arrived 8pm so as expected the room is jam-packed and they only have few seats available so when some other customers left, we asked one of the staff if we can transfer to the vacant and much more comfy seats. This would be the first time ever we've encountered that once you already placed your order you cannot transfer to another table anymore. They didn't explain what's the reason for that and to our surprise since they are the only ones who have that "rule", we just said "ok" and didn't argue with the staff anymore. They are three of them and they all just stood near the counter and even if the place is not that big, whenever we needed something we have to get their attention more than once. It's not like that before. I'm not sure why, they didn't seem busy at all since it's almost closing time and most of the tables are already cleared. If not by the food It wouldn't be worth it anymore to go back since we don't patronize a restaurant just by the food but also how they treat us, the customers.

Good thing that the steak, as expected didn't disappoint us, we ordered additional garden grains and also tried their freshly squeeze lemonade. Beau didn't like the after taste of it since there's a hint of mint and I'm not sure why. Hehe. But for me it tastes okay.

If you're up to affordable yet yummy eats, try Mad Mark's. Despite the recent experience we had with the staff I'll still give them a try but next time, would be going to the other branch too. Mad Mark's BGC is located at 3rd floor of Central Square, 5th Avenue Corner 30th Street, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. They also have other branch in Kapitolyo, Pioneer center, Glorietta and UP Town.

FoodSpotting Stars:
Food ★★★★★
Ambiance ★★★★★
Price ★★★★★
Staff ★★