Grind Bistro

Ridho Saputra

5.0

Another restaurant that gets a perfect 5 for me. Already saw this when I went for coffee on another place but I always see it in Net Park BGC and always peaked my interest. I rarely get a chance to try it cause I'm always in a coffee meeting with clients or models. I got a chance to try it through an invite with website. It had a chill ambiance with it's interiors and it was moderately lit. It relies on the window light to fill the room and good for photos as well. We weren't able to take advantage of it since it was raining cats and dogs that day but I was able to take advantage of the bar light. We had tons of delicious food served to us the Tomato Bisque(P220), Poke Nachos (P495), Grind Chip and Dip (P295, favorite), Truffle Mac and Cheese(P350, another favorite), Nutty Black Chicken(P595), Grilled Hangar Steak (P795), The Best Waffle You've Ever Eaten(P295), Double Double (P595), Grind Bistro Burger and Vanilla Bean Milkshake (P240) . For the tomato bisque they serve us small mason jar cups containing the soup. True to it's name of "bisque" the tomato was rich and creamy coming from the sour cream like creme fraiche and the pesto. The Poke nachos was a mix of taro and sweet potato chips that had a dipping of ahi tuna, chili, local chevre, orange, wasabi tobiko and pico de gallo. We mixed all the ingredients to form the dip. Together with the dip, the nachos were splendidly delicious and unique compared to the other nacho appetizers I've tried. Next served up we're one of my favorites the Grind chip and dip, it was jalapeno spiced warm cheese dip with homemade crisps. The crisps looked like a mix of nachos, wanton chips, and thin potato chips. I love dipping the chips to the jalapeno dip, the crispiness and warm cheesiness dances in your mouth and the extra kick of jalapeno was perfect for the rainy weather. It wasn't too spicy for the jalapeno, so non-spicy friends can get in to the treat.The truffle mac and cheese was my biggest mistake that I forgot to take a photo of it as it's so good. That we started digging in the moment it landed. With sprinkles of home made bacon and an incredible amount of truffle that it's criminal. The mac and cheese has a gooey texture perfect for those IG worthy shots and an incredible amount of truffle umami taste that's out of this world.Don't be deceived by the Nutty Black Chicken for it's dark appearance. It was hard to identify which part of the chicken it is but I think it was filleted. It's deceiving juicy and moist inside You can taste the nuttyness of the dish through the hazelnut romesco. The Double double and Grind Bistro Burger was a staple delicious dish that caters to burger lovers everywhere. Locally sourced quarter lb. beef patties topped with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and onions. The beef was meaty and flavorful because of the locally corn fed beef, For dessert we had literally from the name itself "The BEST waffle you've ever eaten", fluffy on the inside crusty on the outside, what I imagined waffles in the tv would taste, in an actual real form. It was so tasty that I managed to eat almost a half for sharing. Last but not the least and my most favorite drink is the Vanilla Bean Milk Shake. Home made ice cream mixed with real vanilla pods blended to a milkshake delicious treat. It would deceivingly look like your ordinary cookies and cream milkshake but what you will get is an out of body experience of sweetness and delight from it.Favorites: Top1 truffle mac and cheese!~, Vanilla Bean Milkshake, Nutty Black chicken, Grind chip and dip, The best waffle ever. Food 5/5- No contest truly deserves a 5 star rating.Service 5/5- Servers were jolly and knowledgeable about the dish, they can even recommend you and guide you about the dish. Ambiance 5/5- ambient light perfect for ig, a chill vibe with a luxurious feel to it. Price 4.5/5- pricey for some of the items but good thing my favorites aren't that much

Gita Sanarta

4.0

I've always wanted to eat here but never really had the chance to do so because of the mixed reviews and I thought the dishes here are too pricey and there's nothing really special. The website gods may have heard my prayers because I got invited by China to join them for lunch. Yayyy!!! 🤗 With the dishes served to us, I was proven wrong. Not only were they good (and oh so very yummy and comforting), they were also not that pricey. Why only now, Ruth??? 🤔🙄😅 Haha!! Anyway, better late than never! 😉 Because I really enjoyed lunch, I can already see myself going back here (especially when I'm in need of good comfort food). And I seriously cannot wait to bring the boyfriend and my family here for lunch or dinner. And also, I need to go back to try their breakfast!! EGGS BEN!!!!!! 😊😁PLACE 🏠 The place is nice and simple. It's kind of formal but not the super type. 😅 But it's not the fun type as well. Just nice and simple. Very chill and relaxing. Perfect for dates -- be it with your significant other, friends, or family. ☺️FOOD🍴OMG!!!!!! My favorites! 😍🏅🏆🧀 TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE (350) - sooooo good and comforting!!!! If you like mac & cheese and if you're a fan of truffle, this is a MUST TRY DISH!! I swear, soooo good. 💛 🧀 GRIND CHIP AND DIP (295) aka the ULTIMATE OMG I CANNOT CHEESE DIP - at first, you'll consider this as the usual cheese dip but idk, this was also extremely good and comforting, just like the truffle mac & cheese. Not cloying and I personally liked the jalapeño bits and ground beef added. Sarap!! The group loved and enjoyed this dip. 👌🏼GOOD! 🤗🥈🔸 TOMATO BISQUE (220) warm and oh so comforting. The soup is creamy and tasty. If only I am a fan of tomato soup, this would definitely be up there in my OMG list. 😆🔸 GRILLED HANGER STEAK (795) - Not as tasty but still pretty good even without the gravy. Also, the beef was extra tender and was cooked just how I like it. 🔸GRIND BURGER (395) - they let us try the sliders and we all liked how cute they were! 😆 The bread was extra soft and tasty. However, the patty was just okay for me. It was not dry but not that juicy as well. Not super super tasty so you might want to ask for hmm ketchup?🔸 NUTTY BLACK CHICKEN (595) - surprisingly good chicken dish. This is a good and yummy example of "do not judge a dish by it's appearance". It's black because of the squid-ink batter but wait till you get to try the juicy tasty chicken. Pairs really well with the coleslaw. 😉🔸 MALTED VANILLA MILKSHAKE (225) - YUUUUMM! Not a fan of milkshakes but this was extra creamy, not super sweet, and just really good! First sip and I already texted my milkshake loving friend so she can try this ASAP!!! 🤗JUST OKAY. 😀🥉🔸 POKE NACHOS (495) - This was just okay for me. I love poke bowls and I love nachos. Really love them. But maybe I prefer them that way.. separately. The chips were good, a combination of taro, sweet potato, and potato chips. The tuna sashimi was also good, I just hope they added more! 😅 But overall, still a pretty good and interesting dish. 😉🔸 WAFFLE aka THE BEST WAFFLE YOU'VE EVER EATEN (295) - Good but nothing special, imo. The waffle was kind of soft and not the "crunchy but with the inside still soft" kind. Also, since I am not a fan of anything sweet, I liked the fact that this was not at all sweet. For sweet lovers, you might want to pour the syrup and spread the whipped cream all over this waffle. 😅🔸HALO HALO - good but nothing too extraordinary. The dulce de leche ice cream was good though. It's thick and creamy (and yummy! 😆).SERVICE - Very very excellent! 💯💯💯

Ji Won Seo

4.0

Grind Bistro is relatively new in the BGC website scene. They occupy a space in the building next door - Net Park. I have been meaning to try Grind for quite sometime but my desire to go home after clocking out is far much greater than my curiosity. After x number of months, Reich goes to Grind. Nevermind the beastly weather, no one can stop me! I love how cozy the interior is. This is an ideal place where you can dine with your significant other. The lighting screams intimate and private. I am digging the high ceilings and the eclectic decor. Grind is an American Bistro and was conceptualized out of love for comfort food. What makes them stand out, you ask? Everything is made in house. Yes...everything. From the almond butter down to the iced tea. And get this? All of their ingredients is sourced locally. The owner, Cristina Carl is an advocate of supporting local farmers and has a high regard of the quality of their products. Yeah, i was surprised to hear that. It is not common for restaurants to use local ingredients (except for the farm to table ones). Hearing this made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. It is high time to show the world that PH is home to the most versatile ingredients and can keep up with ze other countries. I am glad that Grind is part of this movement. This is a sponsored event and our generous host served a feast! Tomato Bisque. The weather calls for a steaming bowl of tomato soup! I love how smooth the consistency of the soup is. Each spoonful is a wonderful mixture of flavours - the acidity from the tomatoes, the nuttiness from the pesto and the creme fraiche brings a lil tart to the soup.Poke Nachos. Whenever i dine out, i avoid nachos like the plague. Why? Well....there is nothing special about it and i can make this at home - a bag of Tostitos and some salsa is all it takes. Grind’s Nachos is something else. First, the nachos is made from Taro and Sweet Potatoes. Dem veggies are sliced razor thin and cooked to perfection. The poke lies on the bed of carefully arranged crispy chips. It is a wonderful concoction of Ahi Tuna, pico de gallo, goat cheese, sesame and fish roe. This is an explosion of different textures and flavours in my mouth. Grind Chips and Dip. I love chips of all shapes and sizes. East, West, North and South - i love em all. Add cheese in the equation then i will follow you till the end of time. This is how i feel about this dish. *mic drop*Truffle Mac and Cheese. In x number of years of being a website, i only tried two that completely blew me away. I was really glad that i am finally revising my mac and cheese list. I am changing the ranking and placing Grind’s on the top spot - numero uno baby! I absolutely love the perfect balance of cheese and truffle. Cheesy x Earthy is music to my ears. Trust me when i say that each spoonful is magical. Nutty Black Chicken. Once you go black, you can never come back. I know this doesn’t not relate to food but i kinda like my chicken black and nutty now and yasss.... i ain’t comin’ back boo. Don’t let the black discourage you, the way that the chicken is cooked is textbook. Juicy x flavourful. Condiments optional. Grilled Hangar Steak. Steak cooked medium rare, asparagus fries and french fries. I enjoy a decent steak meal every now and then. Grind delivered. The meat is cooked to a tee - juicy and seasoned perfectly. This falls under the just okay category. It was good but doesn’t not merit a deluge of adjectives. Double Double. I am seeing double 😳. Fresh off the oven brioche bun, Two juicy patties, cheese and some more cheese, a lil bacon and fresh green. A drizzle of some secret sauce here and there. And what do you get — The best burger in the metro. Refreshments x Sweets| Malted Vanilla Milkshake. I like my milkshakes unhealthy. None of those dairy free and sugar free wannabes. A milkshake should be rich, thick and creamy. Grind’s milkshakes is the shiz! I taste vanilla and malt in all its glory. Lemonade with Raspberry. I am a fan of anything citrus. This drink is right up my alley. This drink tastes like summer, makes you wanna do a an impromptu song number and Jon Cryer is in it. Yeah, just like a John Hughes flick. They also served: | The Best Waffle You've Ever Eaten. | Naughty Eggs Benedict. I am pretty certain that the waffle and eggs ben is as awesome as the other dishes they served. Overall, i was impressed with Grind. They knocked it out of the park! Everything they served is nothing but awesome. I love how they make simple dishes stand out. Excellent Job, Grind!