Last July 7, me and the bf had a late dinner at Barley Gastropub. We browsed through their menu and boy was it sinful!
We had our eyes fixed on their "Roasted Bone Marrow", so we got this along with their "Beef Salpicao", "Steak and Mash" and who could ever resist ordering "Chicharon Bulaklak".
Lucky me that Barley had a Buy1Take1 promo on their Signature Cocktails. I availed of this and ordered their "Lychee Mojito".
Our orders:
My Lychee Mojito (Php195) was served first, and it tasted divine. You could hardly taste the alcohol in it which made it a wonderful drink.
Next to be served was the Chicharon Bulaklak (Php 225) with a side of sweet-spicy vinegar. I loved the flavor and the texture of the Chicharon Bulaklak! It had both the crunch and the chewiness which means that it was cooked to perfection. Kyle was more into the crunchy bits, while I loved both the crunchy and chewy bites.
While we were enjoying our chicharon, we were served the Roasted Bone Marrow (Php 240). This was really the highlight of our night! The dish had a full bone, cut in half and roasted just right to enhance its flavor. It was served with a whole roasted garlic, pink salt, a slice of lemon and a separate plate of crostini where you can smother the glorious bone marrow. This dish is both pure bliss and sin! I loved how the salt and the acidity of the lemon tamed the flavor of the marrow, while the garlic (which I sliced into bits) perfectly complemented every bite!
This dish is definitely for sharing! I was only able to finish half of one side of the bone since I couldn't handle the richness of its flavor. Kyle happily finished this dish since he just loves bone marrow!
Next stop: Kyle's "Rib Eye Steak and Mash (Php 450)"! (Sorry, I forgot to take a picture of it :( )
We asked it to be cooked medium well so it would still be soft but without bloody juices gushing out. However, when it was served, it was a bit on the medium rare to medium side. Kyle still enjoyed the dish as he is just a carnivore, but there was no "wow" factor for this dish, just your usual steak. The mashed potato served with it had a nice texture since it was not pureed which makes you realized that it was made from scratch. On that note, I would have preferred it to be a bit more buttery and it also felt a bit under-seasoned.
Last but not the least is the Beef Salpicao (Php 395). Served on a small iron skillet, it had hefty servings of chunky beef swimming in olive oil and garlic, seasoned with just the right amount of salt and pepper. When I took a bite from a chunk of its beef, a symphony of flavors exploded in my mouth! The beef was so tender and the flavorful juices gushed out with every bite that I took. In my book, this is one of the best beef salpicaos that I have ever had!
Just a head's up: they impose a 10% service charge on your final bill :)
Overall, I loved their food offerings and it's really affordable. They also have a wide selection of imported beers displayed on their refrigerator. As for the ambiance, it has a really cozy and somewhat homey feel. It's a great place for get togethers or if you just want to satisfy sinful cravings.
(Photo grabbed from owner's website)
For more details on their menu, please see the following: Barley_Gastropub, Barley_Gastropub2
Barley Gastropub
Address: Sgt. Esguerra corner Scout Bayoran (Just in front of Livestock)
Contact Nos: 376-0957 or 0947-9919110
https://www.facebook.com/BarleyGastropub
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