It's been a while since I visited Kapitolyo (last time was in Mad Mark's with college buddies). I was feeling my usual lousy (and lazy) self that I needed something to jumpstart my day. Gladly, my fellow foodie KC, who has gone there before, was oh-too-willing to have lunch with me at Charlie's Grind and Grill.
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| inside Charlie's |
Charlie's is one of the most popular restos in the area. It is known for its burgers, chicken wings, milkshakes, and truffle fries. Conceptualized by Chef Rob Goco (of Cyma and Go Greek!), this simple resto beside a car wash station is just a hit for burger addicts and beer fanatics, since they also offer various craft and premium beers.
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| at the counter |
They have a pay-as-you-order system in their alfresco area, where you can also see their kitchen and catch a glimpse of what they do in the kitchen.
For starters, we had Half Dozen Buffalo Wings (Sweet, Php 265). It comes with veggie sticks and bleu cheese dip. We also had Black Truffle Fries (Php 185).
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| Buffalo Wings |
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| Black Truffle Fries |
Since both of us can't tolerate spicy food, we played it safe and ordered the "sweet" version. It was flooded with sauce so prepare to get messy when you order it. You can have the hot or nuclear for the same price, or if you're into really, really spicy food, get the one in punyeta sauce for Php 320 for half dozen. (Sorry guys, that's really their term for the sauce).
One of their bestsellers, the Black Truffle Fries are fresh Igorota Idaho potatoes tossed in truffle oil and truffle salt and topped with grilled chicken liver. The strong aroma from the truffle is just irresistible. Though I'm not into the chicken liver, I wasn't too bothered. Maybe I'm just really a fries addict.
Of course, who wouldn't miss the burger? And so we got a Black Angus Burger (Php 200).
Of course, who wouldn't miss the burger? And so we got a Black Angus Burger (Php 200).
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| Black Angus Burger |
The burger has Black Angus patty from USDA Black Angus Beef, cooked medium-well, with cheddar cheese, butter leaf lettuce, onions, pickles, mustard, and mayo on a butter bun. I find it really juicy and meaty. I'd love to have this burger again.
The prices are quite reasonable and the dishes are really impressive. I liked their chicken wings a lot! I'd definitely visit again soon to try the other burgers and their milkshake. :)
The prices are quite reasonable and the dishes are really impressive. I liked their chicken wings a lot! I'd definitely visit again soon to try the other burgers and their milkshake. :)
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Charlie's Grind and Grill
16 East Capitol Drive,
Brgy. Kapitolyo
Pasig City
Contact Nos. 5010138, 09394504758
http://www.charliesgrindandgrill.com
Other location is at Ronac Art Center, San Juan City
This is an old favorite, good burgers and a good carwash, cool!
ReplyDeleteHi food dude! Liked it too! ;)
DeleteGod i liked the buffalo wing tingin pa lang!
ReplyDeleteTry this, JC! :)
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ReplyDeleteI tried this place a few months back. My best friend has good words about their food. I did not like it. I mean, none of the food we ordered tasted right. Sayang. They say that they have a branch in Greenhills? :)
ReplyDeleteGuess you should give this another try, Alfred. Yes, the other branch is at Ronac Art Center. :)
DeleteI miss Charlies Black Angus Burger!! :)
ReplyDeleteGrab one soon! :)
DeleteYum! Burgerssss..... =)
ReplyDeleteSana meron sa makati!!! i wanna try!
ReplyDeleteI hope they do. But a visit to Kapitolyo is worth it. :)
Deletei think charlie's is one of the best burgers in the metro. yum, angus burger!
ReplyDeleteI agree! :)
Deletesarap tignan nung burger! one day I'll get there and try that! hehe.. :)
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DeleteI love buffalo wings! im gonna try this. i live near this place. :)
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Hope you'll try it soon Keeza! :) Thanks for the follow! I'll check out your blog. :)
DeleteI'd like to try the buffalo wings than burger. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you'll try it soon, Lizzie! :)
DeleteI miss this place. It was here when I first tasted real burger. :D
ReplyDeleteVisit it again, Miranda! :)
DeleteAngus burger! <3 Again, simply looking at the photos made me hungry. I wanna try kaso ang layo ng Kapitolyo dito. :(
ReplyDeleteDi ba you're working in Ortigas din? or you moved on na?
DeleteOMG those looks totaly delish! I love all sorts of burger ... but Angus always takes the first place. Great feature!
ReplyDeleteHope you'll try it when you get home, Angel! :)
DeleteI got negative feedback about Charlie's from a friend. I don't know, I'll have to check with her :). Maybe I'll just grab a burger from Charlie's to go, and not dine there.
ReplyDeleteI hope you'll give it a try, Pepper! ;)
DeleteOh, me too! It has been awhile already since my last visit here! Got to do it soon =)
ReplyDeleteI can join you! ;)
DeleteI haven't been to Charlie's Kapitolyo branch since their store at Ronac is more accessible to me. I heard there's a difference in pricing, so I guess i have to visit soon :)
ReplyDeleteI heard there's also a difference with the taste. That I should find out. :)
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