Cow Bell Steak Cafe

JV Mak

4.0

Chunky clam chowder - rich, creamy, with all the right textures and flavors.Taco salad - fresh, bright, and crunchy. Not heavily overdressed, properly seasoned. Apetizer platter - fries - crunchy, properly seasoned, soft inside, laced with parmesan and truffle. Wings - hickory, sweet, smokey. Onion rings - crispy, needs a little bit more onions. Spicy tuyo spaghetti - the 'spicy' part is upon request bt there's a spri kle of heat. Pro tip: ask for lime on the side. Seafood cream pasta - must. Try. Get. This. You know that pasta you can't seem to get enough of? This is that!6 hour roasted U.S. Roast Beef Belly - I have suggested they rename this "Oh My God." It's that good. It crumbles under the fork even as I prepared to slice it. It's flavorfully savory with all the right notes. U.S. black angus rib eye - please do not ask for gravy on the side. Please do not ask for well done. Trust that the way the chef cooked it is the right way of enjoying the steak. Please eat as recommended. You will thank me later.

Angela Tjonadi

3.0

Chanced upon Steak Cafe one night. Who doesn’t like some good meat when you’re hungry?Ambience was nice - cute hipster, modern and industrial. Service was quite fast too and the servers were accommodating. We ordered the mushroom soup, beef salpicao and the cow bell burger. The mushroom soup was a good start. It was presented nicely and we had high hopes for it. It was delicious but was a little salty. Sad that a proper burger bun was not available, but the server was quick to give us an alternative, which we agreed to since we wanted to try how their burgers were. Burger was cooked well but in terms of taste and presentation, it did not exceed expectation. The fries that went with the burger were also nothing to be celebrated. Nothing special about the burger. The star of our orders was the beef salpicao - meat cooked perfectly. The sauce was also a little salty, but I liked the saltiness. It made he dish hearty. The buttered vegetables had too much butter but I appreciated the cook of the meat so much and the quality, even for salpicao, that I did not mind skipping the vegetables. Price of food isn’t too high. You get what you pay for considering the place is still in the CBD. Overall, for us, the place isn’t bad but it also isn’t great. We would go back though just to have a go at their steak dishes in the hopes that these can turn a rather mediocre experience to something more noteworthy. If their steak dishes are their main specialty, then maybe the cafe should just stick to serving these.

Raymond Weil Rillon

5.0

The name Cow Bell Steak Café does ring a bell, since I have passed by it numerous times when I pass through Jupiter in Makati. I am thankful that I was given the chance to sample their dishes, which are listed below:Appetizer Platter (₱350)Onion Rings, 8 pieces Wild Wings, Parmesan Truffle FriesA crispy feast. I normally avoid onion rings, but this version and its spicy mayonnaise was a jolt to the tastebuds. I was craving for more afterwards. The Wild Wings was milder in comparison, but it will still be good for those looking for some heat. And I also tend to avoid anything using truffle oil, but I am glad that the Parmesan Truffle Fries focus more on the Parmesan cheese for cheese lovers like me. Chunky Clam Chowder (₱190)This mild, creamy soup is best enjoyed piping hot. I enjoyed how thick and creamy it was thanks to the potato chunks, and how the black pepper and seasongs give it just the right amount of zing. Taco Salad (₱200)The addition of whole cheesy tortilla chips to the salad, combined with the ground beef, cheese, and cumin, made this dish enjoyable for someone like me, who tends to avoid salads. Spicy Tuyo Spaghetti (₱240)I love a good oil-based pasta, and I appreciate this one in particular. It gives the right amount of heat, and the garlic and capers give it a more distinct, earthy flavor. The tuyo gives it that extra salty bite to contrast with the mild noodles. Seafood Cream Pasta (₱380)While I am not a large fan of cream-based pasta, I did enjoy this one. The salmon on top was pink and soft, and the cream sauce was not too milky in taste. This is a favorite for me. 6 Hour Roasted U.S. Roast Beef Belly (₱420)Beef belly, mashed potatoes, red wine sauceThe meat is still pink, yet it is so tender that it can be cut with a fork. The taste of wine rounds out the savory taste of the meat. To balance it out, the mashed potatoes, the tomatoes, and the green beans are there for additional texture and taste. U.S. Black Angus Porterhouse (₱1,700)The highlight of the meal is the porterhouse, with its overflowing juices and tender pink meat. Best enjoyed by spreading the mound of herbed better on top to melt it on the meat before eating. Tiramisu (₱120)Creamy, chocolatey goodness. There are some chocolate cake bits in the center to give texture and make this wonderful dessert more filling.