Comfort Food at Mr. Jones

It would’ve been cool to have lived in the west during the 50s; when everything was casual, easy. But this restaurant didn’t evoke so much of a diner’s vibe outdoor, well, at least not so much. With quite a sophisticated ambiance (for a diner, very much indeed), their menu sure screamed comfort food nonetheless.

Take note, there were only three of us who consumed all these. Gluttons weren’t we? Read on as I try to lose all the weight I gained.

A Bowl of Chili (Php 295) – this food was made up of a whole lot of ingredients along with chunks of really tender sirloin. It was too tender it almost melted in my mouth but there were bits and pieces of beef fat mixed in. It tasted great, it’s that Mexican bite you get when you have some of their dishes. Aside from the black beans, there were American cheddar & Jack cheese, sour cream, jalapeños and chips that well complemented each other. It also came in a really cute mug-like bowl.

Two Dogs in Bed (Php 220) – I’m not really sure if I can appreciate hotdogs because truthfully, I’m not fond of eating them. I think this was the only non-oily food we ordered. The Wienerli franks were good, with relish, Sauekraut, onions, mustard ketchup and jalapeño. But what made this a hit was the bread. It was a little bit crunch outside yet warm and soft in the inside. The fries were well cooked as well and served hot.

Fish and Chips (Php 385) – I don’t think there was anything different in their version of fish and chips, but then again, I think there really isn’t much you can do with this dish. I would suggest for it to have less oil though because I felt like even my lips were covered in grease. Despite that, the dish was well cooked, crispy on the outside and tender inside. The dips varied. There were tartar sauce, spicy cocktail sauce, and malt vinegar. That other food on the left was coleslaw.

U.S. Beef Ribcap “Tapa & Garlic Overload” (Php 295) – breakfast food anyone? Mr. Jones has them. This was their version of tapsilog. Their tapa was sliced terriyaki-style. It was full of flavour as garlic made its presence in my taste buds. The meat was tender. The garlic rice was fantastic, it would confuse your taste buds when you eat it with the tapa because both had strong flavours. It was a good though I wish this dish would contain less oil.

Chocolate Malt Milkshake (Php 250) – milkshakes are the specialty of Mr. Jones so even if at Php 250 (which I find a bit expensive), I decided to try. The chocolate malt milkshake tasted like melted ice cream… melted chocolate ice cream to be exact. It was the good kind of sweet, not the type that your taste buds get easily tired of. The shake also had a really good smooth consistency. The whipped cream served was good tasting as well as it neutralized the sweetness of the shake. What’s good about Mr. Jones was that the extra milkshake that didn’t fit in the regular ice cream glass used to serve the drink was even given to us, only in a stainless glass which we appreciated.

Frozen Blueberry Iced Tea (Php 125) – It was iced with a consistency of a shake that was blueberry flavoured. Quite a complicated drink, don’t you think? It was sweet yet refreshing. I know I’ve tasted this flavour elsewhere but I just couldn’t remember where. It’s worth a try.

The indoor seating was limited so reserve if you do want to experience the diner ambiance. There were a lot of people dining when we were there. The staff were efficient and gladly granted each of our request (even when my friend asked the eggs in the U.S. Beef Ribcap to be boiled instead of fried).

Mr. Jones
G/F Greenbelt 5, Legaspi St., Legaspi Vill.
Makati City
(632) 5013682 to 83