Manila Signature Dish: Outback Steakhouse

For those who frequent Makati malls, you'll probably be familiar with Glorietta 4's Outback Steakhouse. The mall's iconic facade has rows and rows of establishments that lures onlookers (shopaholics or not) to their den. Part of the club is Outback Steakhouse. It has become well-known for its generous portions and casual set-up making it a favorite among families, barkadas, and--in Glorietta branch--tired shopaholics.

As the name implies, Outback's specialty is in its meat offerings. Steaks make up a good portion of the restaurants's menu. One of the highly recommended is the Beef Tenderloin with Mustard Demiglace and Bearnice. The taste, as its name, is a mouthful.

With this dish, you get 6oz of imported beef tenderloin medallion served on a bed of mustard demiglace and a side of pesto garlic mashed potato and oven-roasted vegetables. I requested mine to medium-rare and I'm happy how it was seasoned and seared to perfection. The mashed potato is an interesting addition--with the parmesan cheese like a cherry on top of an ice cream.

Outback's Beef Tenderloin is included in this year's roster of Manila Signature Dishes as selected by Unilever Food Solutions (UFS). The set comes with a soup of the day, Crispy Calamari Salad, and Castillero de Diablo Red Wine.

Soup of the Day

Crispy Calamari Salad

Outback Steakhouse is located at G/F Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati, Philippines. For reservations, contact 7298458.

Unilever Foodsolutions (UFS), being the preferred foodservice business partners among restaurateurs, felt the need to acknowledge notable restaurants who are developing Manila as a culinary city. They have partnerered with select restaurants within the metropolis in coming up with signature dishes. UFS has synergized with these restaurants, both through dish development and promotion campaign for these signature dishes, in achieving one common goal: coming up with a different culinary experiences that provide value for money and culinary memories for diners.


If you're a restaurateur (or an aspiring one) and in need of help in coming with your signature dish, call (632) 588-8855 or email at foodsolutions.philippines@unilever.com.