Since the start of the burger craze last year, the search for the best burger joint has never stopped. In Mandaluyong alone, shops just kept on sprouting giving us way too many options to choose from. This time however, my friends and I opted for a shop off bounds our city.
Sabroso Comfort Food lies just a few blocks from the Bacood-Kalentong bridge making it still convenient for us to reach the place. We didn’t even have to take the jeepney after walking off the bridge, we just followed directions on google maps until we saw signages leading to the shop.
The place was pretty packed when we got there but we were lucky enough to get seats right away. Based on Facebook reviews, the situation we arrived at was far from usual as we didn’t have to wait too long for a spot inside.
Let’s now get to the food. Of course, we ordered burger’s ultimate partner, fries. This Cheesy Fries costs only P55 which tastes just right for its price.
Nina and Rhea ordered Bacon Mushroom Melt - P85. Nina just wanted bacon on her burger so she gave the mushrooms to me. I’d say Sabroso serves the tastiest and most generous amount of mushroom among burger shops of the same concept.
The two were feeling a lot like twins that day and they ordered the same drink. They bought Blue Lemonade which costs only P20 a glass.
Another appetizer that we shared was this Beefy Nachos for P60. This didn’t live up to its name that much as it wasn’t really beefy. Still, it’s affordable but the nachos weren’t the cheap type.
I was supposedly ordering this burger only if Mariel didn’t go for it first. Hickory - P95, served in a black bun was really intriguing. I warned Mariel about the green poop thing by BuzzFeed tho resulting from eating BK’s black buns. She didn’t mind because she said the burger tasted good! I’m definitely getting this the next time.
Aside from the black buns, Sabroso also has red buns for their Hot Chili Con, another reason to be back.
This looks like something a gothic person would order. It’s so dark!
As for our drinks, Mariel got herself a Rootbeer Float - P40. I was getting the same thing but the crew lured me (lol) into trying their milkshake, telling me that it’s ice cream-based. How could I say no? I bought Strawberries and Cream for P90. Compared to other shops, their shakes are pricier.
I ate their Aloha - P90. Aside from really good patties, I think what I’m gonna be looking for in my next burger adventures is great pineapple. Sabroso’s Aloha was good, but not as juicy as Vonskie’s (located at Barangka). Still, it’s a good competitor. Their burgers come with potato chips, which Pringles fans will surely be happy about.
Aside from the good food, their place is also really artsy and Instagram-friendly! I would love to get the same stuff pinned to their walls, mostly vintage plates and frames. Not only comfort for the tummy but comfort for the eye.
We were also shown around their two-floor extension. I guess that’s enough to say that Sabroso is the most successful hit among burger joints of its type, having to extend their shop to this big of a place. The crew even told us that at times, their shop gets so packed upto the second floor even with some customers left on queue. That’s some pretty serious market.
Even with the boom of the business, the owners didn’t set aside the extension because it’s just as beautiful and neat as the main. Lots of good stuff can also be seen here.
This was weirdly attractive for me, one of my favorite spots in the shop.
The girls I dined with: Nina, Rhea, and Mariel.
For those who would want to visit them soon, here’s their menu. Everything’s affordable so you guys must try them out! I would definitely be back for their colored buns (!!!), and other food such as pasta and sandwiches.
Sabroso is located at Batas St., Santa Mesa, Manila and opens from 3pm to 10pm daily. Like their Facebook page for updates.
Just in case you wanted to see the feast we shared, here. *wink wink*
The Verdict:
Food - 7.5/10
Place - 9/10
Service - 10/10
A friendly reminder from Sabroso: EAT.
