Fresh Oysters, Bangin' Ribeye Kebab + More Must-Tries at RobMag's Public Eatery

(SPOT.ph) Part of the experience of going to your favorite mall is finding a good café or restaurant to rest after getting your dose of retail therapy. But as malls grow, choosing where to eat becomes harder—all the restaurants look so good. TBH, we just want to be able to mix and match menu items from our favorite food joints. Lucky for those who frequent Robinsons Magnolia, you can do exactly that at the Public Eatery. 

To the uninitiated, Public Eatery is the latest food hall dining concept in New Manila's Robinsons Magnolia. Located on the mall's fourth floor, Public Eatery is a subway-inspired dining hall where mall-goers can sit back and chow on various eats sans the need to choose just one place to please your entire party's cravings.

The space is big, with tons of seating and space to chill and hang out. There are lots of food choices in the area, and with that comes the inevitable question, "What do I get?" But do not fret, dear Spotters. We've crafted a guide to help you decide and not feel overwhelmed when you dine at this QC dining hall.

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Here are the restaurants and food stalls at Public Eatery in Robinsons Magnolia:

Anyhow

Cuisine: International ihaw-ihaw
What to order: Pinoy Inasal, Hickory Barbeque, Miso Terriyaki

Anyhow features international grilled eats brought to you by Chef Patrick Go of Your Local, Gochugang, and Dripp. If you've got a hankering for smokey barbeque, inasal, and other Asian-American hot-off-the-grill eats then this is the stall to hit up.

Bad Bird

Cuisine: Fried Chicken and sides
What to order: Umami Fried Chicken

To say this joint is famous for its fried chicken is an understatement. Bad Bird is easily one of the best spots in the Metro to hit up for moist and umami-rich chicken eats. Don't forget to order your chicken with their sides, as these perfectly complement the flavor of the batter and chicken marinade. Try our personal favorite side: the Torched Corn and Cream Cheese for a rich, creamy, yet smokey addition to the Umami Fried Chicken's crunchy and flavorful bite.

The Bev Bar

Cuisine: Fruit teas and coolers
What to order: The Bev Bar Scramble

Another concept from Chef Patrick Go, The Bev Bar, is Public Eatery's resident drinks and refreshment hub. They have a wide range of drinks like coffee, juices, and shakes that'll perfectly complement your food orders. But aside from beverages, you can also count on The Bev Bar to serve refreshing coolers or iced desserts to cleanse the palate. Our personal favorite has to be their take on the Filipino favorite Scramble. This not-so-sweet yet equally nostalgic take on the street delicacy is the perfect order for those looking for a mix of a drink and a dessert.

Bookoh

Cuisine: Coconut-based drinks and pastries
What to order: Coconut Cappucino, Coconut Pandan, Gula Melaka,  Ube Coconut

From the classic coconut water and shake to fruit-and-coconut shakes and even coconut coffee, Bookoh's got your thirst levels covered. Hit them up if you have a hankering for the classic tropical fruit, and you're bound to get your fill. 

Fabrique

Cuisine: Breads, cakes, and teas
What to order: Viennoiserie

If you're looking for bang-for-your-buck laminated dough-based eats, head over to Fabrique. You'll feel transported to the bakeries and patisseries of Paris as you sink your teeth into their flakey, buttery, and airy, hand-made baked goodies by Chef Kris Edison Tan of Masa Madre Bakehouse.

FRNK

Cuisine: Plant-based drinks and baked treats
What to order: Baked Purple, Grape Seasalt, Dirty Maccha 

Looking for plant-based eats and slurps in Manila can be a pain but if ever you're in Robinsons Magnolia you need not look far. Japanese-inspired milk bar FRNK is now 100% plant-based—and they also offer great coffee. Don’t forget to pair your drink with vegan baked goods like doughnuts, bars, and cookies.

Konbini Karaage

Cuisine: Japanese-style fried chicken
What to order: Karaage, Korroke 

Konbini Karaage is a Japanese konbini-style snack bar featuring fried chicken bites that are fried on order. These crunchy chicken nibbles can be eaten as is or paired with a variety of powders like Nine Taste Powder, Shichimi Togarashi, Garlic Salt, and Curry. Unsure whether to head here or at Bad Bird for your chicken fix? You'll be glad to know that Chef Gabriel Ong, the man behind Bad Bird and Samyan is also at the helm of Konbini Karaage. 

Lèchon by Happy Ongpauco-Tiu

Cuisine: Gourmet lechon
What to order:  Lechon Porchetta, Lechon Sisig, Gourmet Lechon Manok

From the folks behind Tsokolateria, Pamana, and World Kitchen come another food concept that combines the Philippines' flavors and the sensibilities of traditional French cuisine. At Lèchon, diners can expect to find the feast-favorite lechon paired with humbler sides like Kamote Fries, Banana Cue Chips, and Grilled Talong with Baba Ghanoush. But if you're like us and you like your lechon with rice, they also have their crowd-favorite Le Chon’s Original Butter Rice paired with sauces like Muscovado Liver Sauce and Adobo White Sauce.

Merry Moo

Cuisine: Ice cream
What to order: Avocado Ice Cream, Ube, Polvoron, Mango, Chocolate, Vanilla

Finish off your meal with sweet ice cream from Merry Moo. Here you can have your fill of the cold dairy treat in the usual flavors like Chocolate and Vanilla or go local and  enjoy more Filipino flavors like rich Ube, milky Polvoron, and tropical Mango.

Morse Coffee

Cuisine: Coffee
What to order: The One, Dirty Chai Latte

If you're looking for a coffee place to sate your need for a cup of joe, you can count on Morse Coffee to deliver. The coffee stall in Public Eatery brews the classics like the Americano and Cafe Latte. But don't shrug this off as any other coffee place, Morse Coffee also features their own unique signature drinks like an Iced Dirty Chai that uses butterfly pea tea for a gorgeous blue hue, and The One, an espresso topped with whipped cream.

New York, Cubao

Cuisine: Remixed Filipino food
What to order: Kwek-kwek Fried Chicken

New York, Cubao plays into Filipino and American dining connections. In a discussion with SPOT.Chef Tatung describes his latest food concept as "an American diner with a Pinoy twist or an Americanized tapsilogan." The menu features American comfort food staples like burgers, hotdogs, and fried chicken but with a unique and quirky Filipino twist. We suggest hitting up this food stall when you're especially hungry, as the food portions are huge. Our favorite from this stall is their take on fried chicken—the Kwek-kwek Fried Chicken (KFC). Unlike most fried chickens with a crispy, crunchy outer layer, the KFC sports a more bready outer layer similar to the texture of the kwek-kwek with which it is named after.

Ok, Bob

Cuisine: Middle-eastern eats
What to order: Rib-eye Hanging Kebab

Listen, if there's one thing you have to try at Public Eatery at least once, it has to be Ok Bob's Ribeye Hanging Kebab. This dish's star protein is tender and cooked to a perfect medium level of doneness with a slightly charred exterior. It comes with plain and turmeric fluffy basmati rice, and is topped with tomatoes, picked red onions, and cilantro for a refreshing contrast.

Ono

Cuisine: Poke bowls
What to order: Spicy Tuna Crunch Bowl, Spam Musubi Bowl

If you're looking for something quick yet filling, then you best make a beeline for Ono. Ono serves poke bowls, wraps, and other Hawaiian-inspired meals. You can opt to try their fish-centric bowls, like the Shoyu Tuna Bowl and Spicy Tuna Crunch Poke. But our personal recommendation, try the Spam Musubi Bowl. It has bite-sized chunks of soy-glazed spam, a poached egg, and crispy toppings of your choice. It's sauced with garlic mayo with adds a touch of rich creamy flavoring that tempers the salty-sweet spam bites.

Samyan

Cuisine: Thai street food
What to order: Crab Pad Thai

If you're a fan of spicy noodles this one is for you. Samyan specializes in Thai street food eats, but in our book, their best dish has got to be the Crab Pad Thai. Don't be deterred by its deconstructed look. It packs a strong flavor punch thanks to its use of actual fresh crab and its blend of spices. 

Seafood and Oyster Bar

Cuisine: Oysters and seafood dishes
What to order: Fresh Aklan Oysters

Seafood and Oyster Bar started out as a cart selling fresh and baked oysters, but now, they have become their very own restaurant concept in Public Eatery. Here you can discover a wide selection of seafood cooked in a variety of Asian-inspired dishes, using locally sourced seafood and other ingredients. 

10 by Tsukemen

Cuisine: Kushiyaki and ramen
What to order: Tonkotsu Premium, Roku Kushiyaki Platter, Gyokai

Whether you're in the mood for Japanese grilled eats or a flavorful bowl of noodles, as long as it's hot food from the Land of the Rising Sun, 10 by Tsukemen has got you covered. And if you're wondering why it's called 10, it's actually a play on imagery—your chopsticks look like a 1 when placed beside your bowl of noods which looks like a 0.

Thomson Road

Cuisine: Asian cuisine
What to order: Seafood Laksa, Jumbo Siomai

Looking for Singaporean-Chinese fare? Thomson Road is here to sate that hankering. For bowls that'll remind you of the comforting flavors of home, you should not miss out on their signature Jumbo Siomai bursting with shrimp, pork, and mushrooms, and their rich and creamy Seafood Laksa with a slow creeping yet comforting heat.

Public Eatery is at 4/F Robinsons Magnolia, New Manila, Quezon City. For more information, visit Public Eatery's Facebook page.

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