What I ordered & my thoughts:

• Pecho (₱145): As their signature dish, the chicken inasal completely lived up to expectations! Even the breast meat, which easily gets dry elsewhere, was remarkably tender and juicy. The only minor drawback was that the meat closest to the bone was still slightly pink.

• Baticolon (₱50), Pork BBQ (₱50): Both were highly flavorful and well-marinated, though some gizzards were still a bit tough.

• Chicken Skin (₱60): A solid new addition to the menu that is worth a try. However, it lacked a bit of fire; I personally prefer my chicken skin grilled until it is much crispier and drier.

• Garlic Fried Rice (₱35): Absolutely top-tier when paired with the grilled meats.

Overall experience:

• The shop offers a wonderful, bustling local vibe as night falls. While the space is small and tight, making it better for a quick comfort meal than a large hangout.

• Crowds start lining up around 6:00 PM, so your wait time will depend entirely on how long the queue is.

My review:

With generous portions, great prices, and fantastic value for money, this place has easily become a go-to neighborhood diner. If you are in the area on a Friday night, definitely drop by to join the crowd and enjoy a piping hot, delicious dinner!

Reviewed by Food Hunter — just one personal take.
Until the next bite. 🍴✨

What I ordered & my thoughts:

• Sausage and Egg (₱480): If you’ve had a classic fast-food sausage-and-egg breakfast muffin, this will feel familiar, but very much upgraded. The sourdough muffin was chewy, the sausage patty thick and meaty, and the “butter” in the middle turned out to be egg. With their signature sauce, every bite had great texture and layers of flavour. Just a little too rich after a while.

• Meatballs (₱560): House-made meatballs with a really good sauce. Unfortunately, without the sauce, the meatballs were rather underwhelming. The accompanying focaccia was perfect for soaking up the leftover sauce, though the portion was a bit small.

• French Toast (₱440): The toast itself was excellent, crispy outside and soft inside. Sadly, the caramel was over-burnt and bitter, while the blueberry sauce was noticeably sour. The combination just didn’t work for me.

• Watermelon-Pine Soda (₱240), Ginger Ale (₱200), Cashew-Pecan Latte (₱280), Apple Pie Espresso Tonic (₱280) :The Ginger Ale had an impressively strong ginger kick that lingered pleasantly. The Apple Pie Espresso Tonic was the most interesting, with cinnamon and apple sweetness balancing the bitterness and acidity of the espresso and tonic. The other two were fairly ordinary.

Overall experience:

• The logo is cleverly designed, you wouldn’t immediately know the restaurant’s name from outside, and spotting “Scratch” on the bill was a fun little reveal.

• No reservations, long queues, and a self-service ordering system made things quite chaotic once it got busy. With staff mainly delivering food and water, the service charge felt a little questionable.

My review:

The bread and ingredients are thoughtfully done, but the prices feel disproportionate to the portions, and the chaotic setup makes the whole experience feel more like grabbing a quick bite at a busy snack shop than enjoying a proper meal.

Reviewed by Food Hunter — just one personal take.
Until the next bite. 🍴✨

What I ordered & my thoughts:

• Ebi Miso Ramen (₱430, Thin Noodle, Spicy level 2): Served piping hot, with a rich, layered broth. The wonton was flavorful and the chashu tender melts in your mouth. The portion was generous, with plenty of condiments and spices to adjust the flavor. Spicy level 2 starts mild but gradually builds up, spicy and seriously satisfying 🌶️.

• Spicy Tonkotsu Ramen (₱430, Spicy level 2): Another hot bowl with a rich, creamy broth and a good kick of spice.

• Ooban Gyoza (₱180, 3pc): Huge and packed with meat, though I wished the skin had been crispier.

• Karaage (₱290): A pleasant surprise! Thin, crispy coating with tender, juicy chicken inside, nicely balanced and very hard to stop eating.

Overall experience:

• The seating faces the central cooking area, making it better suited to solo diners or small groups. Each seat even has its own phone stand.

• The location is slightly away from the high street but easy enough to find. Service was warm and attentive, with staff quick to notice what we needed. There’s also a restroom and disposable bibs, so you can enjoy your ramen without worrying about making a mess.

My review:

Rich shrimp-infused broth with customizable spice levels isn’t easy to find locally. As someone who loves both rich ramen and a good kick of heat, I found it seriously satisfying.

Reviewed by Food Hunter — just one personal take.
Until the next bite. 🍴✨