OK Bob
Stall No. 2, The Grid Food Market, 2/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City
Facebook: www.facebook.com/okbob.ph
Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Monday to Sunday)
(SPOT.ph) Filipinos love flavor—lots of it, in complex and nuanced levels. This is a trait we share with the folks of the Middle East, for which reason Middle Eastern eats like kebabs, wraps, and shawarma are such a hit on this side of the globe. When at Power Plant Mall and the hankering for the cuisine's feisty flavors strikes, we've got just the thing: head over to The Grid and check out OK Bob.
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Hit up this stall at The Grid for when you're looking for Middle Eastern food with feisty flavors:
OK Bob opened in October of 2020, featuring star Middle Eastern eats by Chefs Decker Gokioco (of White Flower Tea House) and Jorge Mendez (of Ohayo Maki and Ramen Bar). Their menu today is a varied range that includes the wraps, kebabs, and rice meals you'd expect—but also more fresh and innovative entries with great-quality ingredients, and that reimagine Middle-Eastern cuisine (with Indian elements) in a more modern light.
In particular, what we can't get enough of is their stellar Crab Biryani (P2,500/500 grams). We know, we know—P2,500 might sound steep for a biryani dish, but this is crab we're talking about after all and you get a generous portion of the crustacean brimming with succulent, naturally sweet meat. The crabs are braised in a yogurt sauce spiked with curry spices—trust us when we say you'll be sopping up every last drop of it—and accompanied by spiced basmati rice, fried onions, cilantro, a zesty coriander cream, and papadums for crunch. Talk about a real head-turner.
Also on the playful end of the spectrum are their Kebab Rolls—take your pick from the Chicken (P300), Beef (P320), or Lamb (P350). Featured here is a kebab—of the sort that's got spiced ground meat shaped into a log and cooked to smoky-juicy perfection—and they join forces with romaine lettuce and cilantro, whose crisp and refreshing character balances out the heft of the meat, before being stuffed into pillowy buttered rolls and accompanied by a vibrant sumac salad.
Of course if it's more classic fare you crave, OK Bob's got that too—their OK Bob Plates make for a hearty lunch or dinner option that hit the spot with their balanced ratio of meat to starch (flavored basmati rice plus buttered naan wedges, in this case) and veg (tomatoes, onions, and lettuce), not to mention their stellar balance of flavors. They've got options with Chicken (P350), Beef (P400), and Lamb (P450) if you're a stick-to-one kinda guy or gal, but we say go for the Meat Combo (P450)—where you can choose your (two) fighters and enjoy the best of both worlds.
Other must-tries on OK Bob's menu include the Butter Chicken (P350/ala carte, P430/with rice), the USDA Ribeye Shish (P850) that showcases tender, flavorful USDA beef, and even the decidedly playful OKB Nachos Lamb (P450)—all of which explore the diversity of the Middle-Eastern and Indian genres, while showcasing how beautifully their telltale flavors work even outside traditional forms.
If you can't swing by The Grid, you'll be happy to know you can also order for delivery via The Grid Food Market's website. They've got their own in-house riders that can deliver to all areas of the Metro, but you can also opt to order for pickup and just book your own courier.
OK Bob is at Stall No. 2, The Grid Food Market, 2/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell, Makati City. For delivery orders, visit the OK Bob section of The Grid Food Market's website. You can also check out their Facebook page.
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