The place felt like a wholesome sports bar to me. They do pay-per-view for live boxing and basketball events. It’s a good place to watch these events if you don’t want a rowdy, dark place to hangout. And yes, they also serve beer. Yassss! The place is relatively small so if you plan to watch make sure you reserve ahead of time. But given that it just opened its doors to customers last January, I can say the place is sufficient. It’s also strategically located beside the road so it isn’t difficult to spot. Ample parking spots are also available. They also have free wifi so no need to worry if you feel the need to overshare, hehe.

The place is also strategically located near one of the country's leading TV stations. So don't be surprised if you find yourselves dining with local celebrities, just like our run in with a couple of familiar comedians, hehe. 

FOOD

Now, for my favorite part. While Jack’s Joint mainly focuses on Mediterranean food, they also have Burgers and Pizza—for when you and your friends can’t easily settle on just once cuisine! During our visit, we made sure we tried at least one of each. Here’s what we had : Ox Brain (P100), Adana Kebab (P175), Lamb Shank (P585), Quarter Pounder with Cheese and Fries (P140), Chicken Pirzola (P155), Four-Cheese Pizza (P340), Small Strawberry Shake (P75) and Big Yogurt Shake (P95). I love Ox brain—and with all the Ox brains I’ve tried in the past, I can definitely say this is one of the best. I also have to note how amazing their hot sauce is. 

The Lamb Shank was also phenomenal. If you haven’t tasted lamb before, I suggest you make this your first try. Most lamb meats I’ve tasted in the past are either too dry or rubbery, this one on the other hand was just soft and almost melts in your mouth. I was even wondering why they served the dish with a knife when you can easily pull the meat using just your fork. I also enjoyed the Four-Cheese Pizza because it has Blue cheese! I find Four-Cheese pizzas with blue cheese quite rare in the metro. Or maybe I’m just dining in the wrong pizza parlors? Either way, their Four-cheese was one of the highlights for me--perfectly paired with their Quarter Pounder with fries! The Yogurts Shake and Strawberry Shake were also seamless thirst quenchers.