By good fortune and friend Rowena, I recently had a satisfying lunch at 22 Prime in Discovery Suites at Ortigas, Pasig.
22 Prime Wines
I was ecstatic when the invitation came as I am aware of 22 Prime‘s reputation including a recent distinction including the recent Gold Spot Awards recognizing Manila’s Best Restaurants which I also covered. 22 Prime won in the Best Steak House category, as they also did the previous year.
The star of the day was 22 Prime’s Australian Tomahawk Chop.
It all begun when Discovery Corporate Chef – Chef David Pardo de Ayala, presented the Tomahawk Chop in its raw form and enormity – including the extra-large rib bone (in photo).
“Wow, that’s what we’re having for lunch in a while!” I said in my mind. 🙂
Australian Tomahawk Chop
It’s a 1 kilogram 6-star tenderplus Australian Beef Rib Eye Steak. You don’t actually order it by ‘serving‘ since each individual will have varying capacity to consume the Grilled Tomahawk Chop. But I say, on the average, you could share it with 4 of your other friends. 🙂
Chef David Pardo de Ayala
Chef David adds that meat should be prepared in room temparature before cooking.
This helps the cook have more control on the cooking temparature and hence achieve the desired browning of the outside meat.
When asked about his secret, “It’s all about the meat – quality, sourcing, and how it’s prepared“.
And so the Grilled Tomahawk Chop was finally served.
It came sliced with a casserole of baby vegetables and a bowl of Caesar Salad of which 22 Prime is also famous for.
Grilled Tomahawk Chop with Vegetables and Caesar Salad
Verse 1 by Brookland Valley
As expected, the beef rib eye steak was juicy and its prime cut meat, tender.
The sides and the Caesar Salad are also commendable.
At P4800, this specialty menu is paired with a bottle of Verse 1 Cabernet Sauvignon wine by Brookland Valley to complete the meal.
22 Prime in Discovery Suites