Showing posts with label fast food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fast food. Show all posts

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Conquered the BACONATOR


Back in grade school, my barkada and I usually hangout at Sta. Lucia. We typically go there with our chaperons; roaming around the mall to shop, play arcades, watch movie, or eat out. Our most visited restaurant back then was Wendy's. (Yeah, since I was a kid, I've been in love with fast food. So were my friends!) We usually have an order of the buffet salad which we share, and Bacon Mushroom Melt meal for each of us. Wendy's wasn't just some place we get our pots filled but it was also where most of our memories as friends were made; pigging out while we share stories and just having a good time together.

However, time came when I had to transfer school and leave my friends. At first, we maintained the communication but eventually fell apart. There was just too little effort on my part, which I deeply regret because now I miss them so much. Anyway, with that said, our friendship ended so was our accustomed trip to Wendy's.

Ever since, I've never eaten at Wendy's as frequent as before. Probably, once or twice every half a year would already be enough just to satisfy my cravings for their food.


But early this afternoon, for the sake of our "search for the best burgers around the metro"; I specially asked Toby if we could try and grab a bite of Wendy's Baconator which he willingly said yes! Oh, yeah!

Our total bill for 2 orders of Baconator

So, we got the burgers, with fries and drinks, and all I can say is that the Baconator was big though not really as huge as how I expected it to be. Their ads were total far portrayals of the actual product. Although, I was already expecting this since Toby had previously consumed a Baconator during our last dine at Wendy’s. And I still remember how his burger wasn't really visually impressing like the ones on their posters.

Ads v. Reality, you be the judge!

Nevertheless, the burger was still hefty and notably dense having two 1/4 lb. burger patties which they claim to be 100% pure beef, two slices of American cheese, six strips of bacon, mayo, and ketchup. It's a mountain of meat and cheese, with none of those tomatoes, lettuce, and veggie nonsense.


With no surprise, I immediately fell in love with the Baconator after having only a few bites on it. I loved how it was bluntly constructed, with no extra toppings whatsoever, just the sauce. The patties were a bit dry but it was still good and beefy. The strips of bacon were soggy but it worked well with the patties. The cheese, mayo, and ketchup which were also in the burger, made it more tasteful too.

I enjoyed every bite of that chest-busting, colon-choking burger. I have no doubt half of it is still clinging to the walls of my insides, and that my heart is probably starting to clogged up with all the fats and grease I've consumed. But who cares about any of that? It’s all about the rush, man - the Baconator rush.

No, I don't eat my burgers with my hands nor with an expression of a constipated person about to take a shit. Instead, this is how I particularly eat...

So yeah, I guess I'm considered "maarte" based on my dining habits

Altogether, it was a good combination of flavors. It's just that the presentation was really disappointing and their packaging somehow doesn’t quite work since their burgers seem to end up messy when biting out of it.

He looked even more pregnant after consuming his burger

I assume Toby had a good take on his burger, too. He didn't seem to have any complaints other than how the burger looked. Although, he mentioned that he had a hard time finishing his meal and that he probably won’t eat or buy another Baconator any time soon. Honestly, I didn't believe half of what he said considering he has a really BIG appetite. Maybe I'll accept the "maybe won't buy" part since the burger was in fact a bit expensive. But worth it!


The Baconator is simply stunning, but don't just take my word for it. Get out there and buy one yourself! Personally, I wouldn’t mind having another Baconator in this lifetime. Maybe once every blue moon, preferably when feeling psychotic. HAHAHA!



PS
This entry is especially dedicated to RichieZ and his love for bacon!

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sweeped the steaks at Burger King


Burger King is one of the most popular food chains not just here in Manila but all over the map. They're known for their great hamburgers, most specifically for their Whopper which according to my research sells second most to McDonald's Big Mac. However, this entry is NOT about Burger King's Whopper but its other more popular creation, the Classic Steakhouse Burger.


Just this afternoon, Toby and I were set to meet and have our very late lunch date together. We were supposed to eat at McDonald's Filinvest but upon my suggestion, we decided to go to Burger King Marcos Highway instead which was only a few meters away.

At the store, looking over the menu, we came across something called the Classic Steakhouse Burger. That wasn't the first time I've actually heard of it since lately I've been doing some online research on Burger King and their entrée.

Inspired from our last trip at Jollibee, I wanted to try something new and different again. Hence I thought to browse Burger King's selection and stumbled upon the Classic Steakhouse Burger. Based from the reviews and articles I've read about it, the burger seemed promising. I also thought that Toby might like this since he's a big fan of steaks. Besides, I was already getting tired of the promo burger meals that we usually get whenever we dine at Burger King.


Convinced with my request, Toby placed two orders on their Classic Steakhouse Burger along with my ever favorite apple juice and some onion rings. This was actually my first time to try their onion rings.

Initially, I was a bit hesitant to ask Toby to order it for us because of my traumatic onion ring-experience way back 6th grade when I had eaten a bag of nasty onion rings which I bought during the school fair. Ever since, I've always been cautious of it. But earlier was like my redeeming moment, from what I thought to be something sickening was now one of my most enjoyed snack. Burger King's Onion Rings were amazing!

Classic Steakhouse Burger (200php/meal)

But enough about that, lets move on to the burger. First of all, the Steakhouse Burger is more expensive than many of the other items on the menu, but Burger King justifies it by claiming that it is a higher-grade meat and it is of good size.

Well, they are right on both accounts. This burger does not taste like your typical burger from Burger King. Though, overall, I think that they truly have excellent burgers simply because they put an effort to make it healthier by flame-broiling their patties. Speaking of patties, if you compare Burger King's Angus Beef Classic Steakhouse to other burger joints who offer the same kind of meat; theirs is cheaper by a whole lot. Awesome, right?


I was quite pleased with the tender and juicy meat, and I was impressed with the thickness and size of it, too. I also loved the deliciously crunchy fried onions that came on top of the burger! Yum! Also on the burger were cheese, mayonnaise, tomato and lettuce – the poor bun could barely hold it all! This sandwich, quite frankly, overflows a little too easily because there is just so much on it. I gladly ate the entire Steakhouse in minutes.

On the other hand, Toby had a lot of complaints with his burger. I guess he just didn't think it was worth the steep price. Oh well.


Minus Toby's unwelcoming attitude and the argument we had before eating, I can say I've enjoyed the stay and the meal at Burger King. It was definitely something different, well the food at least. So, if you're in search of a burger fit for a king, I definitely recommend that you give BK’s Classic Steakhouse Burger a try!

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Monday, April 2, 2012

What's for breakfast?

Tropical Hut, Q-Plaza branch

Toby writes:

Breakfast is the most important and Pen's favorite meal of the day. And, only one restaurant acknowledges this fact; it's none other than Tropical Hut with their delicious Hamburger Meal.

I've been enjoying this for a really long time, and when Pen got tired of the usual breakfast we were having at a very popular fast food chain, I suggested that she should have a taste of Tropical Hut’s breakfast meal for a change. I'm really glad that she was delighted to try when I brought it up to her.

Hamburger Meal (90php)

The meal consists of 2 fried eggs, a burger patty, 3 butter toasts, and a slice of tomato and cucumber. The meal is accompanied by a cup of brewed coffee, which has one free refill, and a glass of juice of your choice. Talk about complete diet in the morning. The burger patty is juicy and tender, the eggs are cooked to our liking (sunny side up), and their toasts are sweet, buttery, milky, and very tasty (literally and figuratively). Having a first bite of this gives you something more than taste but a breakfast dining experience as well. The meal is really heavy and you can go through most of the day without eating lunch. A real value for money!

Tropical Hot-brewed coffee

If you are tired of the same old routinary breakfast meal you're having for years now, then we suggest that you treat your taste buds for a delightful and filling meal, the Tropical Hut Hamburger Breakfast. Oh, and after trying, don't even try making one at home; you'll just be disappointed.

Pen, thrilled to have her favorite breakfast meal

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Sunday, April 1, 2012

A good deal on KFC Flavor Shots meal

When you're on a tight budget and you're looking for something to tame your hunger, then you should head to KFC and have a fill of their Streetwise selection. At 50php you can already have a decent meal. Their Flavor Shots with rice and drink is, I assume, their best seller since this is what most of their customers order whenever we decide to eat at KFC.

Flavor Shots meal (50php)

On our last visit at their Robinson's Galleria branch, we actually had a taste of their 50php worth of rice meal. Since Toby had requested for this and I guess he was just short on cash, I agreed to try it with him even if I was a bit hesitant. The food was okay, it was worth the price. Their chicken cubed breaded shots were tasteful especially with mushroom sauce poured on it. The gravy makes a big difference, too. Like Toby and a lot of people, they usually let their rice drown in gravy. Other meals there are very affordable as well. They have chicken burger and spaghetti meals, all at reasonable prices.

Two thumbs up for Streetwise meals

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Chowking chow down


Toby's been craving for Chowking these past few days and has been requesting that we have lunch there during one of our dates. And so, on our latest visit to Sta. Lucia, we made a trip to Chowking for a fill of their lauriats.

Their lauriat meal is a combination of 5 different delicacies, it’s like a Chinese version of the Japanese bento. A typical Chowking Lauriat consists of pansit, siomai/gyoza, their signature Chicharap crackers, a roll of buchi, and any of the available main dish you desire (chicken, pork, fish, shanghai, and beef brocolli). Served with a cup of yang chow fried rice, this is certainly a treat for the hungry.

Toby's Shanghai Lauriat (135php/meal)


My Breaded Pork Lauriat (135php/meal)

It was actually my first time to try their single feast meal and I was amply satisfied with their food. The variety of eats in my plate made my meal more enjoyable and interesting. However, because of Toby’s dismay from their shanghai rolls, he said that Chowking's quality of food has been going down bit by bit. Luckily their lauriat meals are saving them from their degrading food quality issues.

Also, another concern that we had was their poor customer service. It took them almost half an hour to serve our meals which was irritating considering that we were scheduled to watch Hunger Games after having lunch. Toby had to make 3 follow up calls to the waiters, which I found all to be inefficient and very disorganized, before our orders were dish upped.

All in all, I guess Chowking is good enough for their affordable and filling meals but definitely not for a commendable dining experience.

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Spicy Zinger simply a winner

KFC, Eastwood City Walk branch

Chickens and burgers are two of my favorite things. And what better way to enjoy both of these than have one of the best chicken sandwich in town, The KFC Spicy Zinger Burger. I'm so addicted to this that whenever I crave for something really good, I'll definitely ask Toby for a Zinger treat to KFC, like on our recent date at Eastwood.

Spicy Zinger Burger (135php/meal)

I hardly can resist the Spicy Zinger and its crispy breaded chicken breast with extra spice, seasoning and leaves of romaine, smothered with peppery mayo, and served all on a toasted sesame seed kaiser bun. If you’ve never had this it’s almost pointless to explain how awesome this is. From the buns, the breading, how its crisp and crunchy, to the succulent taste of the chicken breast. It's flavor is simply ingenious. The size is big and very substantial, too. Every bite reveals the depth of flavor, and from here on out you’re commanded to eat your heart away.

Everything about this burger, ingredients, and its mere name brings a whole lot of saliva in my mouth. Not to mention their one of a kind potato fries which I absolutely love as well.

Toby and his oozing Zinger

The KFC Spicy Zinger is definitely one of my favorite burgers. I recommend this sandwich to anyone who likes spicy food. Having a bite of this will surely make you come back for another go, again and again and again.

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Friday, March 30, 2012

McChicken surprise!

The other night I was complaining about how I didn't like our dinner at home and surprisingly Toby drove by our house and brought me a take out from McDonald's. Ain't he the sweetest!

McChicken burger meal (115php)

He bought me a McChicken burger meal, something I rarely order at McDonald's since I find it a bit pricey and simply because I don't like how it taste. Basically, it's patty tastes dry and fake. Its lettuce seemed artificial and their excessive helping of mayo is too sour for my liking. The only thing note worthy about this is its sesame buns. I think this and its unfresh "lettuce" are the only things which sets it apart from its cheaper alternative, Crispy Chicken Fillet Burger.

Good thing this was something from Toby and I was intensely famished that I consumed the meal, surprisingly, with pleasure. Hahaha!

Thanks again, Babe! :*

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Monday, August 8, 2011

Reuniting with Tropical Hut's Classic Burger


Tropical Hut has been our usual burger joint ever since Toby and I started dating. Back when Toby was still courting me, he frequently invites me to have lunch or dinner at Tropical Hut since their branches are considerably near our place. We usually stay either at Taytay or Q Plaza, near Sta. Lucia.


However, because of different reasons, it took us a while to be able to revisit his favorite restaurant which made me crave our usual order, the Classic Burger meal. Hence my excitement when Toby fetched me after class the other night, and invited me to have dinner at Tropical Hut. After not being able to eat a Classic Burger for so long, my first bite on that bad boy made me foodgasm. Hahaha!

Tropical Hut Classic Burger (120php/meal)

Classic didn't disappoint us, it was still as good as we remembered it to be. Their burger patties were still as tasteful and tender. They were slightly dry, but nothing a drizzle of their huge bottled ketchup can't fix. Their sesame seed buns which I was always a fan of, were still served fresh and hot. It always gives me a certain nostalgic feeling because of how it reminds me of my lola and the usual pan de sal she'd feed me every morning, whenever I spend a weekend with her and lolo, back when I was younger.

In terms of value for money, their Classic Burger, and even the other items on Tropical Hut's menu, are worth the spend. 200 to 300php is enough to buy a fulfilling meal for two. Now, that's a bargain you shouldn't miss!

Toby attacking his burger

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