Tikim46: Mediterranean Sandwiches by Bistro 98 (Tomas Morato, Quezon City)

Bistro 98 is a hole-in-the-wall mini restaurant/cafe that specializes in Euro-Mediterranean cuisine. Bitro 98 had its soft opening just this March 2012. It is the start-up idea of 3 chefs, Joseph Sanvictores, Phoebe See, and Darwin Cardenas, who all have passion for quality food and sharing it with their friends, neighbors, and community.

Bistro 98

Me and my friends decided to have a go with this new hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Once you enter, you will notice that they have an open kitchen which means you can watch them cook your meal! This makes any dining experience interesting. Another plus for open kitchens, you know your meal is cooked and prepared fresh and served hot!

Open Kitchen

Inside the restaurant

They have a short menu which changes from time to time to have a variety but I think their bestsellers, like the sandwiches, are available daily.

Short Menu

On the table we ordered the following:

Complimentary bread

The bread is a complimentary appetizer for diners. I think those are baguette slices with 2  dips/pates; one is the Boursin cream cheese roasted garlic dip and the other one is a liver pate. Oh goodnews, the complimentary bread is refillable!!! I personally like the garlic cream cheese dip.

Chicken Risotto P220

This is best eaten when hot. For spicy food lovers like me, I like my risotto with spicy flakes!

Pulled Pork Sandwich P250.00

 Pork roasted in 48 hours, so tender and juicy. Pork is shredded topped with sweet dark sauce in Hoagie roll sandwich. The combination of crunchy bread and soft chewy pork is just right. The sandwich plate also comes with coleslaw And potato chips.

Reuben Cornbeef Sanwich P250.00

When you think of cornbeef a Filipino will usually associate it with Purefoods or Argentina cornbeef but this is different. I suggest you try it to taste the difference. I hope there was more sauce though :)

Philly Cheesesteak P220

Tender meat but again I really am a sauce-gravy girl...it would be awesome if there was a special cheesy sauce or what not to make it more cheesy!

Meet the 3 chefs

Before the service/dinner ends, I met the chefs and took a photo a them!

Cheese Fondue

Next on my list is the cheese fondue! I wonder if they have a beef fondue as well...it would be awesome if they have fondue not only for snack but for meals (like the beef fondue)! Bistro 98, is not just an address, it is a tastebud adventure for those wanting to try Mediterranean cuisine and wine enthusiasts.

Taste: 3.5/5

Quality: 4/5

Ambiance: 3.5/5

Bistro 98

Address: 98-100A Scout Lozano St.

              Quezon City, Metro Manila

Contact: 0917-5181187

Website: www.themangotap.com.ph

*Some photos were taken from www.facebook.com/Bistro98