One of the reasons people get stressed living in the city is the heavy traffic. In my case, commuting five hours a day, six times a week, for almost two years was one of the factors that made me decide to take a short break. As a result, I was able to attend a food event since I was free from the working world. Thanks to Aldous for inviting me to this affordable restaurant in Quezon City.
Indeed, the city can give us a lot of stress, but if you’re heading to a city known for ribs — it’s a feast! That’s exactly what happened to us, bloggers.
To kick off this joyride at RBCTY, we were served Dynamite. Surprisingly, no explosion happened — just a spark! And by spark, I mean kilig, that delightful asim kilig feeling, especially with that salsa sauce. Don’t judge me, I’m not being corny! 😅
Next served is the beer’s best partner, Not Just Nachos (P198). Truly, this nachos dish is special because of the rib shreds. “I’ll stop the world, and melt with…”cheese. I love nachos!
After a long ride, we finally arrived to the Big City (P718).
RBCTY’s Big City is perfect for three to four people, and you can choose four side dishes to go with it. We got to try eight of their side dishes, and my favorites were the coleslaw, mashed ‘tato, potato salad, and the thin fries with sour cream flavor. Of course, the CTY rice is a must-try as well — we’re Asian, peeps! 😉
Want to take another look at Big City? These charcoal-grilled ribs are massive! When the lights hit the ribs, they seem to sparkle, thanks to the generous drizzle of barbecue sauce. I love that the sauce strikes a perfect balance — not too sweet and not too sour. The meat? Tender and absolutely luscious!
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Now that we got the ribs, we’re going to have the wings! The chicken wings of RBCTY are one of the bests I had. It’s crispy but fleshy; it’s wings that are not intended for snacks but for a meal.
The wings that we got made us fly in heaven because the next served to us is… drum roll please! Desserts!
The Queso de Bola Cake (P148) is on the saltier side, so I prefer the White Toblerone Cheesecake (P148). Both cakes are dense, but what truly took me to heaven was the Decadent Brownie a la Mode (P168). The chewy brownie, rich vanilla ice cream, and oozing chocolate sauce are incredibly indulgent. Funny how something so sinful can feel so heavenly. LOL!
Love desserts? Try Chocolat cakes!
The restaurant’s theme is street-inspired, so there are plenty of industrial elements throughout the place. RBCTY’s location feels like a hidden gem since you have to enter a building that resembles an apartment. Surprisingly, it has a second floor that can accommodate up to 54 people.
While the servings are satisfying, what impressed me most was the taste of the food we tried. For a restaurant that values what diners care about most — quantity, quality, and price — their meals are quite affordable.
As for the service, I’m very grateful that the owner, Ms. Aya, warmly entertained us. However, I hope the servers can be more cheerful and energetic. That said, they were attentive, which I appreciate.
Ambiance: 5/5
Price: 5/5
Serving: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Taste: 4.5/5
RBCTY (Rib City) Address: 63 Maginhawa St., Diliman, QC
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post but not swayed to write positive reviews. Photo watermark is named after my old site.
