Mati's Meat & Bread

Mati’s Meat and Bread does down-home grub best, with Mama’s Buffalo Wings some of the juiciest, crispiest things around. Of course, what Mati’s is proud of are the way they handle their meats. Caron explains that they wanted to keep the price point competitive for the area, but never wanted to compromise on quality. With that in mind, the large servings, and tender steaks are all a steal

I recommend Mati's for their balut aligue, good steaks, and comfort food. I like that you can order your steak and have it grilled in front of you so you can control the doneness yourself (most restaurants in Manila usually overcook the steak, so when you order Medium Rare you actually get Medium).

Don’t leave out the steaks, as these are what Mati’s Meat and Bread is primarily all about. There’s Mati’s Angus Burger for burger lovers such as myself, Salpicao Rice which is tender salpicao beef served with delicious steak rice, and my favorite—Steak with Mashed Potato and Vegetables. The steak was so tender and tasty, that the wide eye wonder that ensued after my first bite is completely justified.

The Santiago-Macasaet family may not profesional chefs, but they definitely know their way around the kitchen. Mati's is not only a testament to their vast experience in the industry, but also a refreshing concept that is willing to make experimental dishes that excite the palate.