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Mekeni Pinoy's Pride
- Orange
- $$
Asian
Casual
- Food
- okay
- Vibe
- good
- Perks
- bad
Food: Hit-or-miss on plates
Mekeni Pinoy's Pride proffers a torn taste experience with some dishes being a hit, others a miss. It reels you in with the Oxtail Kare Kare, tender oxtail paired with a rich peanut sauce, and the Sizzling Sisig, an umami delight with sour accents and a tolerable spice level. The Crispy Pata, with its golden crisp and tender meat, somewhat salvages the otherwise average taste experiences. The food here is agreeable but not particularly inspiring, reflective of the neutral creativity. Its generous portions and variety of choices are, however, laudable.
Large Portions
Generous portions consistently provide more than enough food to enjoy.
Okay Value
Mixed views on value; some find prices fair, others expensive.
Top 3 dishes at Mekeni Pinoy's Pride
- 1
Oxtail Kare Kare 🏆
Most reviews highlighted the dish's tender oxtail and perfect peanut sauce.
- 2
Sizzling Sisig
Reminds of home, perfectly balanced sour and umami, spicy but tolerable.
- 3
Crispy Pata
The crispy pata is praised for its crispiness and tender meat.
Vibe: Calming spaces with melodic tunes
The Thai restaurant sets the ambiance right with its clean and elegant decor creating a cozy atmosphere. You'll be taken by the dulcet tones of live music crafted by a talented singer, adding to the welcoming vibe. However, its potential as a date night spot is undermined by the lack of space and the absence of alcoholic beverages.
Great Ambiance
Cozy, clean, elegant decor enhances dining experience significantly.
Bad For Dates
Space too small, overcrowded, lacks privacy for intimate experience.
Perks: Distressing difficulty with parking
One glaring downside of Mekeni Pinoy's Pride is the woeful condition of their parking. Customers are often left circling the block in search of elusive spots, and the ones available are labelled as tight, shared, limited, or full. In addition, the premises feel cramped during peak hours, and slow service was a common complaint, even during off-peak times. There's a silver lining though; making reservations can simplify the process of securing seating.
Okay To Reserve
Making reservations is recommended, can ease the wait for seating.
Bad For Groups
Cramped and squished between tables during busy buffet, uncomfortable space.