Food Trippin : Petra and Pilar (Makati)

Petra and Pilar from what I heard is an upscale carinderia found in the heart of Makati but with so-so reviews. When my friend Kay asked me if I wanted to try it out, I became a little hesitant but still agreed so that I can discover myself if the reviews were right.

We decided to meet up late Friday evening in the restaurant. We were lucky enough to spot a parking slot just right in front. I find it pretty lucky of us since it was a Friday and I was expecting quite a crowd in that place. They also have a Friday Acoustic night but maybe because Petra and Pilar's location isn't upfront unlike some other bars in Makati and the crowd are usually the SVP-ish like type of people thus not really digging the show, it wasn't really crowded at all that time with a lot of vacant tables inside still.

The lady singing as she tries to belt out some Adele songs. (which I think she did quite well)

I usually know what to order whenever we try out new places to visit since I make a little research about it before really visiting. This night particularly, I dont have any idea what to get since I haven't been hearing a lot about this place. We then decided to order the following since they are the most interesting ones in the list.

Liempo Chips (forgot the price) - We got this one for appetizer. It was quite ok specially with the vinegar that was served with it.

Binagoongan Liempo Sisig (Php 180) - I was expecting a sisig with a different twist because of the bagoong in it but I was disappointed since there was just a little hint of the bagoong when I was quite expecting it was actually the most prominent flavor in this dish. I can say its a good sisig but NOT a good Binagoongang Liempo Sisig.

Bulalo Steak (Php 280) - nothing unusual really. For me its just beef shank and mushroom sauce. Never really made me wow.




Tortang Talong with Kalabasa topped with Labahita (Php 150) - It was a bit bland for my taste. I love almost all the ingredients on this dish i.e. kalabasa, talong and labahita but I can say, to my disappointment and no not to boast, but I think I'd be able to cook a better tasting dish than the one they served me.

Over all, I think that the food is not just so-so but not really that good. Considering the price, it is actually a place that I probably wont chose to dine to and have lunch. Good thing I'm not working in Makati.

However the people I am with made the night so much better. The food might not be great but the foodies I was with that night made it quite a great experience.

By the way, 2 of my companions here just got engaged! Congratulations Ray and Love Lynn of http://www.lynne-enroute.com/

Alright, after my review and you still wanna find out for yourself what Petra and Pilar has to say, here's their addie. :D


PETRA & PILAR
JAKA Center Building
Export Drive Corner Chino Roces Ave.
Makati City

Contact information
Landline: (02) 887-5168
Telefax: (02) 893-5531 loc 480/481
Email: petra_pilar@yahoo.com