Comments on: Sandwiches For Sustenance

By: Risa

Risa — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:02:22 +0000

I live in Kapitolyo near Charlie’s. They have good burgers (Angus, mushroom). I didn’t care much for the pulled pork (reminds me of asado siopao). It has gotten so much exposure and lines get long. For a good experience, try “non-rush” hours like weekdays before 9.

There have been untoward incidents also from cars parked farther along that street being burglarized. I guess it would be a good rule to follow that if you can’t park near, the wait will be lousy, the food will be mediocre and you are risking your belongings. Heheh.

By: My Taste Heaven

My Taste Heaven — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:04:59 +0000

wow…the photos are splendid…the sandwiches look great!

thanks for sharing~~~

By: fran

fran — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:02:06 +0000

oh lori! your photos are making me crave for sandwiches!

By: Ian

Ian — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:44:59 +0000

The first time I went to Charlie’s I had a take-out regular cheesesteak which was loaded with meat and sent me to beef heaven. I loved it so much I went back there with my boyfriend and this time ordered the large (while he ordered the regular)

When we opened up our sandwiches, the amount of meat in each one was virtually THE SAME, despite my paying nearly P100 more for the larger sandwich. And the meat in both sandwiches was LESS than the first time I ordered.

I SAW other cheesesteaks being loaded with MOUNTAINS of meat, which is why I excitedly ordered a large, wanting to get the same experience. When I took the sandwich back to the counter and asked if this was really the amount of meat they gave for a large, they insisted that no mistake was made and yes, that was what it was.

Words cannot describe how freaking OFFENDED I was at that. I freaking REMEMBER how much meat I got last time, and I’ve SEEN how much mean they put in their sandwiches. And they try to hoodwink me by saying that that’s the way it’s been ever since?!? Implying that I’m stupid AND blind, my blood pressure rises every time I think about it.

Being shortchanged is one thing, having my intelligence insulted pushed it over the edge for me. I am NEVER going back to Charlie’s, and I tell everyone I know about my experience there.

By: Ranee

Ranee — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:04:47 +0000

Hey Lori, I started reading your articles last night. As soon as I woke up I knew I had to head to the nearest UCC to get me a bite of the Cliffhanger for lunch. I wasn’t disappointed it was the calorie bomb I was expecting it to be. However I like my food with a kick and had to douse mine with Tabasco sauce.

A must try would be “The Splendido Tower Sandwich” over at Splendido Taal Golf Club. The Ham and Cheese inside provides enough saltiness for the much needed kick. =)

By: magy

magy — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:19:24 +0000

ucc’s cliffhanger is divine! i wont bother going to charlie’s if service is that bad.

By: miann

miann — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:59:16 +0000

I ate in Charlie’s and I don’t think I’ll ever come back. It took 1 hour for our orders to be completed (2 fries, 1 cheesesteak sandwich and 1 burger). We complained to the owner standing outside and… she blamed the cooks! Said she was watching them nga since they were taking too long. Then she gave a half-hearted apology. The burger was really great but our sucky experience outweighs the taste.

By: beekeeper

beekeeper — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:49:59 +0000

had the same experience with Charlie’s. one time the service was soo bad, we had to deal with a ummm an order taker who seems like his mind was million miles away.. the next time we went there everything was out of stock (no cheesesteak,etc.).. buffalo wings were good though.but the bleu cheese dip tasted more like mayonaise..oh well, hubby enjoyed the angus burger.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:35:25 +0000

lori, your writing and photos always make me drool! your posts are very effective in making me go out to try the foods and see if i get the same *nirvanic* experience as you do when you eat at your featured restaurants.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:54:16 +0000

It’s the bread that makes or breaks a sandwich, IMO. I appreciate that UCC uses Japanese (or Japanese style) bread. Another favorite of mine is the 10-hour roast beef sandwich at Bizuâ€”they sure don’t skimp on the meat there!

And I know it’s quite a long shot, but I’ve been wishing for a muffuletta here in Manila if I can’t get to New Orleans!

PS: And thank you for addressing that misconception that rice makes one fat and that bread is a better substitute! Sadly, it’s still a pretty prevalent belief held by many.