Grind & Co

Cana

4.0

Grind and Co. is one of the more discreet places along the Scout area that churns out American style dishes for the pleasure of its guests. As part of a food crawl group, I tried out its popular dishes.We first went for the Rootbeer float. This classic piece of Americana is composed of no frills ingredients: Rootbeer and vanilla ice cream. The drink is best served cold; and it matches the taste of its dishes.We then went for the Ultimate Nachos. This dish is composed of tortilla chips topped with cheese, bacon, ground beef, salsa, and bacon bits. It was a tangy and spicy appetizer that whetted my appetite.We then had their Chicken Wings variants. I enjoyed the Garlic Parmesan and Sweet Chili the most. The former was a cheesy favorite in the menu; while the latter was a slightly spicy addition. The chicken was tender, crispy-skinned, and easy on the teeth.The creme-de-la-creme was the burger. Called the Grinder, this meaty monstrosity was composed of thick and juicy beef patties with fresh tomatoes and lettuce plus a helping of cheese and sandwiched between two fresh buns.  The patties can be chosen from single, double, or triple servings. There was also a chicken version for those who disdain beef. I can truly say that the burgers were the best ones the house can give. The size, texture, and taste were pretty remarkable, if not the best. The best part is that these came with crispy potato wedges. In sum, Grind and Co. offers great tasting burgers and snacks for those who want a piece of Americana.

Winny Adetyani

3.0

Check out our ShetSarap episode here: tinyurl.com/ShetGrindtinyurl.com/ShetGrindtinyurl.com/ShetGrindNachosThe nacho chips have nothing special about them. Their sweet salsa makes the nachos great overall.WingsTheir garlic parmesan wings are quite powdery. It’s just fine. They seem to be normally fried in garlic, then topped with parmesan cheese. Comparing to other wings places, more could have been done for it (buttery, or melting cheese, or whatnot). The teriyaki wings tastes like Korean chicken (soy garlic-y), with just a hint of teriyaki sauce. The teriyaki sauce is balanced, not being too sweet nor salty. Lastly, the buffalo wings have a tasty skin, but quite dry inside. It relies on the sauce on the skin. The skin is very crispy and flavorful, though. There is garlic mayo on the side, to balance out the dryness of the meat.Hawaiian GrinderUpon inspection, the slices of tomatoes are quite small, but there is a huge slab of bacon. There’s also a slice of pineapple on top. The whole burger is juicy, and the pineapple does its job. Without the pineapple, the burger is just too meaty, but because of the presence of it, it sweetens and balances the experience of the burger. The bacon is also apparent in the burger; it’s crunchy and tastes fine, even though it may look burnt. Crispy Chicken Fillet BurgerIt doesn’t make use of ground chicken, so the meat is hard to mould. Thus, some parts of the bun did not have chicken with it, as it is focused towards the center. The chicken is garlicy with other spices. Its crunchiness is fine; not too crispy with too much flour.DrinksTrying their creamcicle (Royal float) and root beer float, they are just the usual floats, but of course, you can never go wrong with floats.AmbianceThe ambiance is quite normal. It has very hyped up music, so it’s not really a study/work place. It has a TV showing some basketball games, giving it a hint of an American bar-ish vibe. It also serves imported beer. The service is great. They are very friendly and accommodate you with a smile.