Walking at Araneta Center Cubao, near Shopwise, one of the thing that you can notice are the banners spread along the aisle inviting people to try Tenderoast’s 99pesos Value Steaks. Yes. Steak. For 99 pesos. Who would want to pass? Not me.
It was one of those idle Saturday mornings and Anjo and I were looking for a resto to spend our lunch time when these banners caught our attention. Naturally, we gave in.
Tenderoast Cubao branch was opened last March of this year. From what I remember, It was the same resto who replaced my most loved hang out place called Allegro at Wynsum Corporate Plaza in Ortigas, that was year 2006. I wasn’t able to try eating at their Ortigas Branch simply because I was too upset that Allegro isn’t there anymore.
Fast forward to 2009, I resolved to try this resto and see what it can offer since their advertisement is too hard to resist.
We ordered for their 99pesos Value Stake to satisfy our curiosity. Well, actually, 99php is the value of steak itself (with rice of course), but for 145php, there will be a drink and a dessert that will come with your steak, so we opt for that instead.
It was one of those idle Saturday mornings and Anjo and I were looking for a resto to spend our lunch time when these banners caught our attention. Naturally, we gave in.
Tenderoast Cubao branch was opened last March of this year. From what I remember, It was the same resto who replaced my most loved hang out place called Allegro at Wynsum Corporate Plaza in Ortigas, that was year 2006. I wasn’t able to try eating at their Ortigas Branch simply because I was too upset that Allegro isn’t there anymore.
Fast forward to 2009, I resolved to try this resto and see what it can offer since their advertisement is too hard to resist.
We ordered for their 99pesos Value Stake to satisfy our curiosity. Well, actually, 99php is the value of steak itself (with rice of course), but for 145php, there will be a drink and a dessert that will come with your steak, so we opt for that instead.
The steak, I must say lived up to its price. It is worth 99php, what can we expect? The taste is so-so, something that I can cook my own at home, considering that I am not that great of a cook. Yes, it is tender; the gravy is good, but all in all, there is nothing special about it. Again, it is worth 99php, I can’t complain.
Surprisingly, despite the mediocre taste of the steak, the dessert pulled it off. Anjo got the cookies and cream mousse, while I got the chocolate mousse which taste like mocha for me. Although they look like something you can snag at some local bakeshop-on-the-corner, these wonderful little desserts really taste good, we savor every spoonful of it.
The Roast Beef Sandwich with Gravy Dip is good, only, it can be better with some lettuce and other veggies on it. I don’t really know why they need to have a gravy dip on it when it can stand on its own as a sandwich. For the price of 59php, it really has to be some veggies on it.
The place, since it is relatively new, is well kept. The food server, are very accommodating, as well as the manager who assisted me in transferring to another table at the smoking area although I am just carrying a glass of Iced Tea.
All in all, it was not that disappointing in the same way that it was not that impressive. Since they are relatively new in the area, they could use a little improvement to attract more customers.
The place, since it is relatively new, is well kept. The food server, are very accommodating, as well as the manager who assisted me in transferring to another table at the smoking area although I am just carrying a glass of Iced Tea.
All in all, it was not that disappointing in the same way that it was not that impressive. Since they are relatively new in the area, they could use a little improvement to attract more customers.
Tenderoast
Shopwise Arcade Araneta Center,
Cubao Quezon City
