Hannsmat Restaurant

 

Hannsmat Restaurant is a beloved restaurant located right in the heart of our dear city, faced a daunting challenge when a devastating typhoon struck the city. The typhoon wreaked havoc, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Despite the overwhelming challenges they faced, Hannsmat managed to withstand the storm and emerge as a symbol of resilience in their community. The restaurant's survival can be attributed not only to its business but also to its commitment to serving good comfort food that brings joy to its patrons.

With a menu filled with delectable delights, Hannsmat has become a culinary haven for the people of Marikina. The restaurant's mouthwatering dishes, prepared with passion and expertise, have captured the hearts and taste buds of its loyal customers. In the aftermath of the typhoon, Hannsmat's reopening became a beacon of hope for the community, providing a continuing sense of normalcy and a place where people could find comfort and joy as they celebrate the flavors of life. Through their dedication, Hannsmat continues to uplift the spirits of its customers, reminding them that even in the face of adversity, joy and delicious meals can still be found.

Cucumber salad is refreshing and a delightful blend of crisp cucumbers, tangy vinegar dressing, and a generous slices of onions and tomato, creating a burst of cool flavors and colors on a hot summer day.

Chicharon bulaklak is very crispy and flavorful. It can be enjoyed with or without rice. 

Buttered shrimp is succulent and plump, sautéed in a rich blend of garlic, melted butter, and aromatic herbs which gifted our taste buds with delightful explosion of flavors and silky texture that melted in my mouth with every bite.

T-bone steak was perfectly grilled and seasoned, sided with mashed potato and mixed vegetables. It was a carnivorous delight to a steak enthusiast like me. 

Lechon kawali was super crunchy and perfectly seasoned. A traditional Filipino pork dish that is popular for its crispy skin and very juicy meat. 

Beef caldereta has tender chunks of beef, slowly cooked and simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Added with a generous amount of red bell peppers, crushed peppers, carrots and baked potatoes. It was the ultimate comfort food that we were looking for. 

Korean chicken wings is cooked just right. Cooked in the popular Korean yangnyeom chicken style, smothered in red gochujang sauce and sesame seeds.

At Hannsmat Restaurant, you will surely have an enjoyable and unforgettable dining experience as you savor their food while being serenated by a good musician. Savor their mouthwatering food cooked to perfection by their trained chef, serving with a side of warm hospitality. 

They are located at #79 Street Mary's Avenue, Provident Village, Tañong, Marikina City. Open daily from 4PM to 2AM. You may contact them for reservation at 09173085526 / 09165779449. Also visit their HD Cafe by Hannsmat.

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Tito Rex's

 

Tito Rex's is quite popular for their affordable Goto Marinduque, tapa meals and sizzling steaks. What do most people like about their food? They love them because they serve them fast and sizzling hot. Their business started in 2015 by a proprietor with a freight forwarding business and built their main branch, the Marikina Heights store.  Until to this day, they offer good quality homemade traditional comfort food at affordable prices.

We recently visited their main branch located at 161 General Ordonez Street, Marikina Heights. Their store is set al fresco style to prevent your clothes from smelling like barbecue smoke.  Their dining area was set simple yet cozy. The tables and chairs were made from varnished wood which gave us that familiar homey feeling. The place was well-lighted and and there were adequate space to move around. We were immediately approached and greeted by their well-dressed staff on their signature black, red and white uniform. Our food were ready to be served.

• Goto Marinduque Reload: Their goto was very fulfilling.  Being a goto fan myself, I find their goto to be large in its portion. It has so many ingredients and it was party of different flavors in one spoonful.  This is the ultimate Marikina comfort food. 

• Tokwa't Baboy (for sharing): Again their portion was huge. It was definitely good for sharing. Their tokwa't baboy was perfectly cooked and the vinegar dressing that came with it was just paired perfectly to their very famous Goto Marinduque.  It was a truly rewarding moment for our team.

• Sizzling Sisig: Their sisig was very tasty. You can never go wrong with any sizzling sisig out there. Best paired with white rice.

• Grilled Tuna Belly: This was the pinnacle of our trip. It was grilled to perfection and it went quite well with the Java rice. It was cooked well and not dry. It was moist and very tender. We loved it.

• Tito Rex Tapa: It is the breakfast of champions and it won our hearts. Very tender and moist. Comes with sunny side egg and Java rice. A hearty breakfast.

• Leche Flan Ala Mode: Sweet flan with vanilla chocolate ice cream on top. 

You might want to try their local sizzling steaks as well. 

Tito Rex's Goto Marinduque, Tapa and Steakhouse main branch is located at 161 General Ordoñez Street, Marikina Heights. Open daily from 8AM to 10PM. You can call them on these telephone numbers: 02 70038539, 0977 6763941 and 0961 9342953.  Visit their other store branches in Marikina Sumulong, San Mateo and coming soon along Gil Fernando Avenue. Click here to view their most recent menu and pricing.

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K-Food Central

 

K-Food Central is now my most favorite Korean Samgyeobsal (barbecue) place in Marikina.  From the quality of their meat, to the freshness of their vegetables, to the authenticity of their Korean food, side dishes and a lot more. I could go on and on and on about them but let me give you more reasons to visit K-Food Central.

Quality of their meat is quite good. They offer all kinds of meat from seafood, beef, pork and chicken. Their meat is superb for a very affordable price. Everything is unlimited from their well-marinated barbecue, side dishes, Korean fried chicken and even iced tea.  There is no time limit. Click here to see their full menu.

Place is hip with trendy Korean music. Their 3rd floor is covered in Korean art mural. If you are into K-drama, K-movies or even K-pop, everything you will see around you are very familiar: BTS, Blackpink, Train to Busan, Squid Game, just to name a few. You will also find other wall art to be very recognizable like Korean hangul, bibimbap, kimchi, hanbok and a lot more. They also play Korean pop music to complete the Korean mood. It took me back to Seoul again. 

Restaurant is well-ventilated with 270 degree view of the riverpark. Their third floor has a great view of the river with so many windows and a big balcony so air freely comes in and out. If you come during sundown, you will witness one of the best-looking sunsets in Marikina. Their second floor is airconditioned and also has an open balcony. 

Service is outstanding.  Staff are very polite, well-dressed and properly trained. They are also very attentive and proactive, not because we are featuring them but because it's just the way they are. 

All-day breakfast.  They now also serve breakfast.  If you are tired of your usual breakfast and would to try something new yet familiar, be sure to head to K-Food Central and try their drip coffee, Korean tapa (highly recommended), tocino, longganisa and spam with omelets.  We also loved their egg drop sandwich with beef. Serving is big and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy. If you want something hot and soupy, we'd like you to try their budae jigae or army stew.  See their breakfast menu by clicking here. 

K-Food Central is located at 94 Ming Ramos Lane, Riverpark, Sta. Elena, Marikina City.  Opens daily, 4PM to 11PM.

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KALMA Unltd & Grill

 

KALMA Unltd & Grill is your hippest and happiest place in the city. I'll give you 3 reasons why. 1. Their restaurant has this youthful friendly vibe. 2. Their pulutan food is the best. 3. They provide exceptional customer service to all their patrons. The first reason was surely good enough to convince me but I will break them all down for you.

Their bar is semi al fresco. It is not airconditioned but well ventilated. Air easily flows from one end to another so you will never leave the place smelling like charcoal.  They do all their grilling at the back of the building so most of the smoke does not get to you.  Their table setting is simple but the ceilings are nicely accented with many tiny incandescent light bulbs which made the mood kind of warm and fuzzy all over. Around 7PM, a live acoustic performer stepped on their humble stage, strummed her guitar then started singing a familiar tune.  The food arrived shortly.

Sizzling Sisig is a hefty meal, literally screaming for hot white rice.  It is a sizzling plate filled with good sins, big slices of chicken liver, pig's ear and pork belly.  I called it the devil's meal. It is a sin that I've always wanted to commit.   Their sizzling tofu is also worth mentioning. 

Lechon Macau is my most favorite dish in their menu. It is new yet it left me the best impression. It has a dark bright yellow brown color. Skin was very crunchy and the meat, so tender. Thin crispy fries was sprinkled on top so it was flowing with a madness of crispiness. It was a wonderful experience.

Spicy Chicken Wings was served with mojo fries and white garlic sauce. It was the perfect definition of the word harmony. The chicken wings were a little spicy and the white garlic sauce went quite well with it. Then concluded with mojo fries cooked just right.   Be sure to also try their overload nachos, fries and specially their very own version of dinakdakan. 

Their staff were probably their biggest asset. They are very friendly and quite helpful. They always served with the biggest smiles and offered help when needed. KALMA Unltd & Grill is the hottest music and food hub in Marikina.  They are fast becoming the most popular and most talked about bar in Marikina City. Enjoy the food, the vibe, the music and the company of your bestest friends in KALMA.  They are located at 36 P. Paterno Street, Parang Marikkina. Open daily from 4PM to 12MN. You may easily find them on Google Maps and/or Waze. 

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