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Mikee and Amanda, are designers who believe that food should not just sustain you, it should make you feel good and comfort you. This philosophy pervades every inch of Balestier – from its food to its interiors.
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Mikee comes from a family of restaurateurs— the same family that brought in Sbarro and owns Burgoo. He admits Balestier became a passion project for him after a Singaporean franchise he brought in, failed to take off.
Trivia: Balestier is a street in Singapore known for its fantastic selection of local eateries. Check out our list of Must-Try Places in Singapore for your next trip!
Undeterred by this setback, he and his partner were convinced that Filipinos would be more receptive to this cuisine they loved so much if they did it their own way. So they did.
The hip space was designed by the owners themselves. Inspired by their travels around Asia, Mikee and Amanda wanted to emulate the trendy places they had encountered which were minimalistic in design with industrial touches.
Fun Fact: They sourced the furniture for the restaurant right here in Marikina!
Like the city that influenced it, Balestier’s menu is a vibrant melting pot. It’s fusion at its finest with dishes like Laksa Tsukemen, Bak Kut Teh Risotto, and Salted Egg chicken wings. The flavors are familiar but served with a twist:
Cereal Prawns
fried prawns/ cereal floss/ chili/ curry leaves
Laksa Tsukemen
laksa broth/ egg noodles/ prawns/ fish cake/ lemongrass/ bean sprouts/ sous vide egg
Prawn Baowich
prawn patty/ special sesame dressing/ shredded cabbage/ steamed mantou
Salted Egg Wings
chicken wings/ salted egg/ chili/ curry leaves
Bak Kut Teh Risotto
bak kut teh pork broth/ pork ribs/ mushroom/ cilantro pesto
Hainanese Chicken
1/4 Hainanese chicken/ chicken rice/ ginger/ dark soya sauce/ chili
Balestier is a great new addition to the Marikina dining scene. Be sure to download the app and book a table to enjoy ₱500 off your bill!
Check out: 12 Hainanese Chicken Rice Dishes in Manila that are Good For Your Soul
Don’t forget to fill up the survey at the end of your meal and show it to the staff to claim your free dessert from the restaurant!
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14 Nicanor Roxas, San Roque, Marikina
(02) 794-6199
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