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mabeob restaurant review blog image of inside the restaurant


I'm not the biggest fan of Korean barbeque or Samgyeopsal, but I wouldn't say no to a P299 KBBQ.

If you're a local of Cainta or Rizal, there's a plethora of hole-in-the-walls, mom & pop restaurants, and cafes. K-bbq places are also much more accessible than before when they first came to the scene. Unlimited pork, chicken, and sides (banchan) for less than P399? It's a bit questionable, but I'll try anything once.


a photo of a menu of mabeob and inside the restaurant


Pork flavors
  • Honey garlic
  • Spicy pork
  • Pork curry
  • Pork soybean
Chicken flavors
  • Chicken Teriyaki
  • Chicken bulgogi


a photo of silver serving trays containing meat


This small unassuming kbbq place is located inside a subdivision, directly in front of SM East Ortigas. As this is a small place, there's no parking, unfortunately.  The nearest would be at SM already. Unless you know someone who lives near where you can park. Now, we did get the promo price of P299 instead of the standard price of P399, but still, not bad. Especially since the quality, marinade, and thinness of the meats were pretty good.

Tip: Try the kimchi and cucumber side salad (oi muchim)


a photo of jugs of juice and iced tea
Unlimited pork and chicken - P299 (regular price P399)
  • Drinks
  • Side dishes
  • Soup
  • Lettuce
  • Sauces
Unlimited beef, pork and chicken is P399 (regularly priced at P499)


a photo of the meats at mabeob and the side dishes

The place was clean. The offerings were neatly arranged, and the tables and chairs were adequately spaced. The veggies looked and tasted fresh, and most importantly the meats were not super fatty, nor did they smell off.

No flies anywhere and the place was air-conditioned. Great right?

BUT...

There weren't any exhaust fans for the smoke and if there were, they didn't turn it on. So you will be completely and I mean it, be completely soaked with the smell of smoked meat. From your hair to your clothes. Eau de pork anyone?

a close up of a table grill with pork slices on it cooking
For P299, I have no other complaints other than the lack of exhaust. If you're willing to smell like smoke and meat for the rest of the day, I recommend you check this out if you're in the area.


xx,
CJ


Mabeob
2 Street Saint Joseph Subdivision, Baranggay Sto. Domingo, Cainta Rizal
Notes: No parking
Landmark: In front of SM East Ortigas
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mabeob.samgyupsal


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Now I've never tried Uncle Cheffy's before and to be completely honest I never cared to look much into it as I've never heard anyone else talk about it. So when I was invited to try Uncle Cheffy's latest offering — Unlimited Chicken and Pork Cracklings for Php199 on August 8th at McKinley Hill,  I thought why the f not.

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 When someone says cracklings, you think chicharon right? Not just me? 'Coz that's what I initially thought. I was proven wrong though when the plate came and I didn't mind one bit.

We were served the main star of the evening — The unlimited cracklings with a glass of Iced tea. The viands on the plate weren't just cracklings though, there was this chicken covered in a sweet sauce then the "cracklings" being the tender fried chicken (with the crispy skin) and the pork piece (also with the crispy skin. mmmm.).

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 It's been ages (and by ages I mean months and months) since I've eaten pork. In our household our menu consists of seafood, vegetables, chicken and the occasional beef. Bottom-line I was a little happy to be able to taste pork again albeit only eating that one and only particular piece you see on the photo.

The chicken covered in sauce I didn't care for very much. It was tender but the flavor didn't leave much of an impression. The fried chicken though was also tender and the skin was thin and crispy. It reminded me of Max's chicken but softer and more moist. The pork crackling's skin was really good. The meat was a little firm for me (I like to have the fat almost melt in my mouth, you know what I mean?) but I still enjoyed it. Both fried chicken and pork were lightly seasoned as it should in my opinion so you can have the option of using the ubiquitous crowd-favorite fried food sauce a.k.a Mang Tomas or Ketchup.

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There were also servers who came in occasionally to replenish the meats on people's plates. So don't hesitate to ask for more pieces! 

We were also served a pretty tasty Margarita pizza with alfalfa sprouts.

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Not to brag but my mom makes really really good cheesecake (lots of cream cheese and butter) and I've been thoroughly spoiled by it so it's not the restaurant's fault this wasn't exactly my favorite. It's still pretty good though!

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Again, thoroughly spoiled by my family who cooks, the texture of this is slightly lighter (and more porous) than my usual fare so not an absolute must in my book.

All-in-all it was a cute little tasting of the Php 199 promo. I must say it's an awesome deal for the price considering it's unlimited and the food isn't bad. It's a pretty good affordable meal for everyone and anyone who loves fried chicken and pork.

Uncle Cheffy Php 199 unlimited cracklings deal review food tasting



The Digester and Marga Goes!

There goes my trying-so-hard-but-semi-failing at a food review. I'm a frustrated food blogger if I can call myself that. Expect more food posts as I try to flex my food descriptive muscles and my stomach. If all else fails I can just say "I like this." & "I don't like this one.".


xx,
CJ

PS. Have you tried eating here?
PPS. Has anyone here ever ventured into food blogging? Or is an actual food blogger? Let's chat!
PPPS. I label/title my photos, so hover over them to see the secret messages! :)


Promo available only at the following branches : Bluewave Stripmall, Marikina, Robinsons Metro East, Pasig City, Venice Piazza McKinley Hills, Taguig City and Solenad Nuvali, Sta. Rosa City Laguna

Promo runs from July 29 to October 31, 2015 only.

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