Choice cuts, casual vibe at Concepto

FanCy a steak but don’t want to head out for fine dining? you can now leave the formalities behind because you can have your choice cuts together with beers or cocktails and slick beats at Concepto, on Mañalac Street in Poblacion, Makati.

The fun hangout place is a hybrid between a restaurant and a meat place, inspired by the love for both food and good drinks of owners Migz del Gallego, Mikey Presa, anna Villanueva, Con Mendoza and Thina Mendoza. This new dining experience was inspired by the success of their other concepts, where they serve up approachable cuisine that is especially appreciated by meat lovers.

Their collective experience in the food industry and their entrepreneurial chutzpah have led them to open Concepto, where customers can choose their meats from a range that includes prime cuts such as USda rib Eye, Porterhouse, Sirloin, Tenderloin and T-bone, all the way to 48 hours marinated Porkchops, Pork Belly and Smoked Maple Bacon, and then have it cooked to their preferred doneness at only P100 cooking charge, plus their choices of sauces and sides. Planning for a party? looking at something that’s not on the menu? Concepto can customize a menu just for the occasion.

The other menu items are throwbacks to their road trips, with dishes that they cooked along the way, Migz shares. The best sellers include Mikey’s Chili (eight-hour simmered ground beef topped with sour cream, cheese and cilantro, with fried tortilla on the side), roast Beef adobo (roasted garlic with adobo jus, served with fried potato or rice), and the Spicy Binagoongan (sautéed with three kinds of chili with green mango salad and crispy wanton chips).

The meaty menu items are meant to be enjoyed with cold drinks and savored with music courtesy of hot bands and dJs. They also have quiz nights every Tuesday with the winner getting a bottle free.