(SPOT.ph) If you’re looking for an easy crowd-pleaser to serve at your next holiday gathering, you can’t go wrong with roast beef. When done right, it can be quite the indulgent treat—especially when it’s perfectly marinated and comes with the right amount of tenderness. Luckily for you, we’ve rounded up a list of some of the best roast beef platters in the Metro that you can bring to your next potluck. Whether you're in it to get the absolute best of the best or just want something that will hit the spot without making your wallet cry, we've got your belly—we mean, your back.
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Don't know where to get the best roast beef in Manila? You can count on these places for great-tasting roast beef:
H Cuisine
This cozy spot along Quezon City has gained quite the cult following for its roast beef—and for good reason. The aptly named Most Awesome Beef Angus Belly is fall-off-your-fork, melt-in-your-mouth tender and comes with a succulent demi-glace gravy that perfectly complements the beef. It comes in frozen packs (P1,900) with easy-to-understand reheating instructions and a ready-to-eat version (P2,090), both of which are good for six to eight people.
For orders, contact 8642-4862, 0917-777-1411, or 0917-590-8000 via mobile or Viber. You can also send a message to H Cuisine on Facebook or Instagram.
Nono’s
If you’re looking for roast beef with a little more heart, then you can’t go wrong with Nono’s. Their soft-and-tender Roasted Beef Belly (P1,095/big plate, P3,950/party platter) comes with not one but three sauces. There’s a balsamic glaze that helps cut through the beef’s fat quite nicely, a horseradish cream that adds a nice bit of tartness, and of course, a gravy that helps round up all the flavors.
For orders, send a message to Nono’s on Facebook or Instagram.
Carlito’s Catering
Craving for something extra special this Christmas? Check out Carlito’s Catering. They take USDA beef belly, marinate it in a special blend of herbs and spices, and slow roast it for eight hours, before topping it off with a sweet-and-tart red wine demi glace gravy. Their roast beef is available in small (P1,200/good for four to five people), medium (P2,500/good for eight to 15 people), and large (P3,500/good for 16 to 20 people) sizes.
For orders, visit Carlito’s Catering’s website.
The Belly Good Roast Beef
This roast beef spot has been a favorite of those in the South since 2014 and for good reason! Their tender, juicy roast beef comes in different sizes (P550/300 grams, P1,500/one kilogram, P2,900/two kilograms), perfect for both small gatherings and large parties. If you’re looking for a different take on roast beef though, you definitely have to try their Roast Beef Shepherd’s Pie (P500), which comes topped with creamy mashed potatoes.
For orders, contact 0928-520-3344 or send a message to The Belly Good Roast Beef on Facebook or Instagram.
Beefier
For a fresh and flavorful take on lechon baka, check out Beefier’s Smoked Beef Lechon tray (P1,789). This slow-cooked, tender beef comes with a deep, smoky finish that highlights the meat’s natural juices and flavors. If that’s not enough, this tray also comes with garlic rice, potato salad, and grilled romaine lettuce, as well as an herby chimichurri sauce and gravy.
For orders, visit the Beefier section on the Lowbrow Restaurant Group’s website.
Ang Kusinero
If you’re really looking to Indulge with a capital "I" this holiday season, then you definitely have to try out Ang Kusinero’s US Angus Beef Belly. This roast beef is marinated with a blend of Mediterranean herbs and spices before it’s slow roasted to perfection. It’s served on top of a bed of aglio olio pasta and roasted veal marrow (P1,850). If that isn’t enough, you can even get the roast beef with foie gras nibbles (P2,800)!
For orders, send a message to Ang Kusinero on Facebook or Instagram.
Benedicto Kitchen
Roast beef without gravy might sound odd but Benedicto Kitchen somehow makes it work. Their Roast Beef (starts at P920/half-kilo) is marinated with a special rub that’s the right blend of herby, garlicky, and peppery. It doesn’t make you miss gravy at all.
For orders, visit Benedicto Kitchen’s website.
Rodrigo’s Roast Beef
Rodrigo’s cooks their Roast Beef in a charcoal oven, giving it a unique smoky taste while keeping it fork-tender. This Christmas, they’re offering bundles that are ideal for your next family gathering. The Family (P1,500) comes with 500 grams of their roast beef as well as two choices of their side dishes. The Extended Family (P3,000), meanwhile, comes with one kilogram of the beef and four side dishes.
For orders, send a message to Rodrigo’s Roast Beef on Facebook or Instagram.
Tableworthy
Made with grass-fed black angus beef, Tableworthy’s roast beef (starts at P1,650/family size) is slow cooked for 10 hours, resulting in a meat that’s extremely tender as well as flavorful. It comes with a bed of creamy garlic mashed potatoes as well as a tart red wine au jus that helps cut through the beef’s rich flavor.
For orders, contact 0995-654-2337 through Viber or send a message to Tableworthy on Facebook or Instagram.
Gourmet Roasts Manila
This Maginhawa-based spot has not one, not two, nope, not even three, but four kinds of roast beef on its menu. There’s the tender and meaty Gourmet Roast Prime Ribeye (P3,500), the marbled and succulent USDA Angus Ribeye (P4,500), the slow-roasted Wagyu Sirloin (P4,800), and the extra indulgent Wagyu Prime Rib (P6,000). Each roast beef tray comes with roasted potatoes, onions, and garlic as well as sauces of your choice. Take your pick from the rich and tart Horseradish Butter, the creamy and earthy Mushroom Gravy, or the herby and spicy Chimichurri.
For orders, contact 0949-907-7862 or send a message to Gourmet Roasts Manila on Facebook or Instagram.
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