mamou

i first tried their other branch in makati, and back then, i ordered the 400-gram steak for 1990.
i decided to try mamou's original branch and order the 600-gram, 28-day dry aged ribeye. i had high expectations, but these expectations were not met. mashed potatoes were ok. they tasted very similar to the bland ones served at wolfgang's. steak rice was again, boring and forgettable. to me, it tasted like rice and soy sauce with some oil? lorenzo's truffle cream, in my opinion, tasted so much better than the steak. not the best truffle pasta, but i appreciate the simple taste. now, the steak. okay, the "funky" taste of dry aged meat was there. i'll give a point for that, but it was tough. partner and i wasted around 4 slices of steak because we could not even chew the steak. we had our steak medium rare~medium, but the experience was appalling. i do not understand why some claim that mamou houses one of the best steaks in manila. i disagree very much.
two other things that caught my attention: ny cheesecake (no sugar added) is overpriced. i've had better cheesecakes priced at 295 tops. i do not get it. second, we felt awkward because the supervisor kept walking around the very small restaurant. i get it, she's the manager/supervisor, but for us, we felt like we were having an exam or undergoing paascu accreditation. it was so hard to bear tbh. no problems about the friendliness of staff though. will i come back? tricky, but probably not.

we had the angus rib eye with steak rice and mashed potatoes as sides, truffle pasta and fried chicken.

angus rib eye was a stand out. they serve a mean steak. both sides were bland.

truffle pasta was so simple and underwhelming. although it may be just preference.

fried chicken was ordinary. the side salad that came with it was good though.

servers are very attentive.

overall, we had a pleasant dining experience. will just try out other items on the menu, or stick to the steak next time.

angus ribeye usda prime grade steak, single (but good for two people), served medium with creamed spinach and mashed potatoes for sides. the steak was sadly underwhelming to the point that the ‘umay’ factor sat in towards the end. probably could have used a little more resting time. the rock salt on the side is vital! uplifted the meat to a great degree.

sides are nothing noteworthy. i’ll stick to my favourites (kurobuta sinigang, roast pork and chicken, truffle pasta) next time. but of course, i’ll still probably try their dry aged ribeye steak one of these days.

mamou never disappoints! from the steak, pasta, wine and dessert everything was perfect. and the staff is extra attentive! glasses were refilled.
highly recommended and worth every penny.

the usda rib eye steak was juicy and tasty. the lorenzo truffle cream pasta was heaven. the service was fast. and the staff was friendly and accomodating. i suggest always make a reservation because its full house. this is my new favorite resto!

i can never forget the first time i tried this restaurant. we had the earlier seating. and we didnt want to be late. we had truffle pasta and steak. the steak stole the show! steak rice came in second. melt in your mouth beef cooked to your liking. you can see and taste the juices as you slice into it. getting hungry just writing about it

an institution in its own right. i visited mamou in an extremely busy evening, and they operated like a well-oiled machine. everything is fast, glasses are refilled, and staff is welcoming.

food goes without saying. the truffle pasta and steak are a match made in heaven. ♥️

we will always go back for any of their steaks and lorenzo’s truffle cream pasta.

4 stars because when we ate at this branch we were placed at this 2-seat table that’s very isolated and beside the utensils/wine area so it was noisy and very distracting. i understand that it was v’day and you’re trying to maximize customer head count but that just made our dining experience less intimate and special.

also: steak sauce is a no.

we had the angus ribeye prime grade steak, cooked medium. the serving size was just right for two since we also had the soft shell crab salad on the side. surprisingly, the steak was not as warm as i had expected even if it had just been cooked. the meat was served with its drippings, which were tasty.

the steak seemed to be unseasoned, giving you the liberty to adjust saltiness to your taste. i didn't like the steak sauce however, as it masks the taste of the meat. moreover, even if we requested the steak to be cooked medium, it seemed to be more medium well due to the lack of pinkness in the center. personally, i would try another restaurant with lower prices for steak.

the soft shell crab salad was okay, but not spectacular. since the crab was fried in batter, you may want to rethink eating this with a fatty steak.

the steak rice was tasty, and quite satisfying to be honest. nothing like rice fried in steak drippings to give you that unhealthy high. lol.

my wife and i have spent 7 of the past 11 valentine's day at mamou. our go-to place for 28 day dry aged porterhouse steak and live maine lobsters. their barcia strips and barley soup are a must try.

it's been a long time since i've dined in mamou but i must admit they are consistent thru the years.

we ordered their lorenzo truffle pasta and their rib eye to be shared for two.

while the pasta is simple it hit all the right flavors, prefectly cooked pasta with a simple sauce.

the rib eye was cooked perfectly pink at the center. it was juicy and bursting with flavor. iy was absolutely delicious. we had this with a side of steak fried rice and creamed spinach.

staff were attentive and helpful. overall, a very good dining experience.

if you’re looking for one of the best steaks in town then this is the right place to be. their lamb chops is a must try! i definitely recommend this place.

the food lived up to the hype. the steak was tender and tasty.

good portions, solid flavours and attentive staff.

it is definitely worth the visit.

we love everything. great place.good food.very friendly and efficient staff. definitely one of the best steakhouse in manila. highly recommend their lorenzo truffle pasta, angus steak and lamb tapa.

may kabowling ako na umuwi from belgium. so siyempre nag-get together, ganyan.. mamou daw kakain, and i was like, ugh ‘di naman ako sobrang nasasarapan diyan but ok..

so i didn’t order the truffle pasta coz nakain ko na yun before. mag-try tayo ng black.😂 sabi nila, once you go black, you’ll never go back! eh parang ‘di naman!!!😂 may kulang! kulang sa sahog! sibuyas bits lang ang makakagat mo. disappointing..

mahal pa ng binayad ko! almost tig 1k kami. well, nilibre naman kasi namin yung friend namin and her german boyfie! ano ba naman yung gumastos ako ng 1k kapalit ng german or belgian na boyfriend diba?!😂😂😂 sizzz! if you’re reading this, get.it.done.girl xoxo

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