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Tender Bob’s Steaks and Ribs place brings with it old memories of a romantic date in the Libis branch (now gone). It was situated near Starbucks along E. Rodriguez Jr. and offered a warm and cozy ambience suited for couples wanting to cuddle up over a fine meal. I can still remember that we had chosen that place for its famous lamb chops with mint jelly. Hmmm.

Now my accidental visit to Tender Bob’s offered me a different image. Tender Bob’s at the 6th level of Shangri-La Mall greeted me bright and happy. I was early so I got to choose where I sat. I opted to take my place at a table outside that looked out into the center of the mall and was far away from the action that I can eat and read in peace.

I peruse the menu and zoned on the steak list. Cheap-ee that I am, I got myself the “Hungry” portion of the Ribeye steak cooked medium well. And because I took my time in choosing that day’s meal, that gave my server the opportunity to tempt me with some appetizers. I did not regret being tempted to order the onion rings. The presentation of the onion rings was so much fun that my appetite went on overdrive. The onion rings were placed in a wooden upright paper towel holder and served with some zesty mayo. The rings were hot and crunchy and very tasty. Don’t tease me but I could not help but finish ALL of it.

Onion rings - Php 130

My ribeye arrived hot and sizzling on its plate. Mashed potato and corn were the side dishes. Although I was presented with a variety of Tender Bob’s Steak Sauce, I chose to just use the mushroom gravy provided to pour all over my steak and my mashed potatoes. The gravy did nothing to the potatoes as they remained utterly bland (salt please?).

The steak was tasty… but tough. My jaw was aching after several bites and it destroyed the experience for me. I chose medium well but the steak appeared to have been cooked very well done. But because I did not want to waste anything, I struggled to finish till every bit was gone… and I was tired.

Too bad as I really really love steak and because meat is meat, the best thing you can offer is how well you can cook it regardless if its prime, angus or wagyu. My craving for steak was fed but not appeased. I was left feeling empty and aching and without any happy memories of the meal that I just had.

Ribeye Steak hungry portion - Php 255

Tender Bob’s
6th Level, Unit 637
Shangri-la Plaza Mall
EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd.
Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Tel. No: 638-7161

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