75 Lilac Cafe+Kitchen

Caramelsundae Baylon

2.0

Ambiance is okayStaffs are polite but not accommodating (really)Food is not really impacting because of the serving size. - Ribs : We ordered 1/4 Slab, I asked if it's for sharing and they told me it's for 2-3 persons. When the ribs arrived I was pleased because it's very long and it looks chunky. When we're about to dig in, I was very very very disappointed. The taste is okay but the value for money? I don't know if I'm paying for the rib bones or the meat kasi mas malaki pa yung buto kesa sa meat na nakain ko. Given that it should have bones because it's ribs, but out of all the BBQ ribs that I tasted, this one didn't really met my expectations at all considering na other ribs that I tasted are in the range of 200-300 and this one is P270. Isang buto lang ang merong madame na meat. The rest of the 3 pieces are 90% bone 10% meat. - Sisig : it was P200 pesos. Again, not worth the money. Didn't got the chance to take a picture of it.All in all, I'm not gonna come back here again. I was not satisfied and I'm very disappointed. I'm sorry for this review but I hope they could improve more given that they have 4.0 rating here in website.

Tvn

3.0

First of all, shoutout to website that the menu posted here is not updated. The all-day breakfast menu is now just available in the morning. Plus changes in the dessert selections and other menu items.We ordered Salted Egg Chicken Lollipops (P220) and Pesto Pasta with Shrimp (P250). In the menu, the chicken looked like 3 puny lollipops but what actually came to our table are 4 large chicken wings. Needless to say we were pleasantly surprised, but for those watching their calories or not used to eating wings (🙋), this may be an issue.I requested that the pesto be made with less oil, but it still came with a small puddle. To be fair, it's probably the ideal amount but I'm just not a fan of oil-based pasta. "Why order it then?", you may ask. Well, I originally ordered the Nutella Cheesecake but it's not available, then the Chori Burger Boracay Style which is also not available. Then I ordered Seafood Pasta (tomato based), but they cannot switch the squid to shrimps (it's portion controlled, the waitress apologetically explained). At the very least, the serving size is worth the price tag and every forkful comes with shrimp bits.The place was eye-catching. I adored the inspirational artsy/nautical theme going on. Insta peeps, this is a treasure trove for you. Plus, the place is accessible with jeeps and FX (SSS Village - Cubao route) passing by directly.The service crew were kinda preoccupied with a small children's party but their manager (?) was quick to attend to the customers, not only ordering people around but bussing tables herself. Kudos madam! 👍Best for: Titas of Manila meetups. The price is a bit steep for students and the menu is not very child-friendly.Food: 3/5Place: 4/5Service: 3/5Value for money: 4/5Overall: 3.5/5

Alen

4.0

My first time exploring the Lilac st. here in Marikina. This is a chill and cozy place to hang out with friends and family. The food is delish as well.

DinEat

4.0

75 Lilac Cafe + Kitchen is a restaurant and a cafe located along Lilac Street in Marikina City. The place was big enough. Most likely, they are occupying two studio-type rooms. There’s a lot of people dining in. Place was big enough to occupy customers. Ambience was fine. There’s a free wifi too! One of their best-sellers is their Salted Egg Chicken Wings. I tried their Salted Egg Chicken Wings and really fell in love. The servings are enough. Portions of wings were big too! There’s a lot of meat that you can get from each wings. Presentation was enticing. Probably, there were 6-8 pieces of chicken wings. A little problem with the dish is the flavor. The sauce that was coated on the wings wasn’t that flavorful. I’m quite having a hard time, trying to distinguish and taste the flavor of salted egg. I actually tasted the salted egg flavor however, it wasn’t that strong enough to last inside my mouth. Overall, it is still a dish and a restaurant worth coming back for. #75Lilac #FoodiesantiPH

Rangga Adhitia Pratama

4.0

I liked everything I tasted especially the seafood pasta. Hindi tinipid sa sauce! The salted egg wings had the taste but not strong as I expected. the baby squid in olive oil is delectable. It will make you want to eat rice 😁

Mikel Sinoben

2.0

Our dining experience here was a roller coaster. First, when we entered the place, we were positively surprised with how dainty and cute it looks like. The menu also delighted us, food descriptions make the food seem tasty and the prices are quite low. Then, our food orders were served. Visually, the pizza we ordered looked like it was something bought on a street corner, but I thought I might as well give it a chance, it might taste okay. Surprise, it doesn't. It tastes like how it looks. The other food we ordered also disappointed us. The only upside is the price, I guess.

Dian K. Wulandari

4.0

I had a shoot with 75 Lilac a few months ago. I was amazed with the homey ambiance that they have. Food was great and affordable. Parking was easy and accessible.

Chandra Wiedjaja

3.0

I had the Crispy Bacon Silog. It was good but I'm not a fan of the fact that they covered the bacon with breading. Bacon is enough as is, the breading actually made it taste less like a bacon which defeats the entire purpose of wanting to eat bacon.

Miguel Manzano

5.0

The ribs were amazing. The Lava Cake was delicious and freshly made. You can actually taste it fresh. Also the mango cheesecake is also amazing.

Glenn Joseph

1.0

That lechon belly was as dry as f*ck!This wasn't my first time in this place but somehow my previous visits were not really sticking in (I dont really remember it being a memorable experience).2pm, me and my wife decided to go out for lunch. Without any reason she iniatially thought to dine here. So there we were.Pumpkin Soup. This soup is now becoming a staple in restaurants like this. You'll always find it on the menu. Maybe because of its simplicity and its one of those soups that is really hard to f*ck up. Going back, when it was served, the smell was like morning sunshine. Oh yeah, I'm not even exagerrating! But I got curious why the color was too bland. After my first spoon, that sunshine turned into a boring midnight. Oh, that cook got fond of using the cooking cream and decided to turn this soup into an ice cream without the ice. It was too rich. This was like pumpkin soup without the pumpkin (not even a hint). Taste was also as bland as its looks. Temperature it was served was spot on though but what's the use?Sigarilyas sa Gata with Crispy Lechon Belly. Now I'm actually stretching and popping my fingers for this review. The good, that skin was no doubt crispy off the fryer! Plating was also well thought. But that crispiness didn't end there. The meat belly and fat was as dry as f*ck! And I mean dry! If you're wearing fake teeth,... oh you know where I'm getting at! You're probably wondering if I finished the dish.. Hell yeah! I paid for it. I don't want to waste money! But will I order it again? Uhmmm.... The sigarilyas came with french beans and cherry tomatoes. The gata was a dissapointment. Couldn't even make up for the dryness of that meat. I was actually sad for that pig. His death was not justified.My wife ordered a seafood pasta. This came with fake parmesan and probably a half teaspoon of thawed seafood. The taste was so so. A hint of sweetness along with a hint of sourness. Would probably pass as a perfect balance. The pasta was overcooked by probably a couple of minutes.Watermelon Shake. If this was a shake bar, I'll probably score them a 4/5. This was delish. Fresh watermelon with the right amount of sweetness.Service was okay however, I heard some servers and cooks cursing in the kitchen (p*tangi*a yan, talaga t*ngi*a?). I dont mind, I curse as well (obviously) but yeah thats that.Ambience. If you're in to homey, over the top rustic decors and wall art, then this one will hit that spot. Ambient lighting was not enough though and no ambient music going on either. In short, boring as playing battle tank city in your old family computer.Will I recommend? What do you think?