Molino Grill, Magsaysay Avenue

Molino Grill

Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City

Whenever we (Nagueno’s) are thinking

of a restaurant that represents Bicol Cuisine,

we only usually consider at least four restaurants

to showcase our fares…

These are the popular

Biggs Diner…

 See related post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/06/yellow-cab-and-biggs-fused.html

Geewan/Graceland/

and Red Platter Restos

 See related post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/08/red-platter-bicol-cuisine-in-old.html

...Chef Doy’s,

See realted post: http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/07/chef-doys-cereza-naga-city.html 

…and the iconic

 Bob Marlin,

See related post; http://camsurstaystray.blogspot.com/2012/08/bob-marlin-bicolano-jamaican.html

Molino Grill although one of the pioneer

restaurants at the  Magsaysay Strip

(and lately opened at branch in SM City Naga)

never comes to mind

as a showcase for Bicolano cuisine.

But the in reality, it is one of the best restaurants

that offer Bicolano food in the city…

at a very affordable price.

We spent only a little over Php 700 ($ 16)

for the following yummy fares…

Molino Grill  Mushrooms for appetizers

which was less salty compared

to the Bob Marlin version…

…a native Chicken Tinola

served in a caldero, also a less saltier

version of Bob Marlin,

…the rice was also serve

the same way( in a caldero),

…a very good tasting

Spare Ribs,

…the best Pinakbet in town,

…and of course the classic Panangat,

Camsur version with 

crablet and young coconut filling..

The Molino Grill's pinagat filling

has a unique, coarse consistency

(not the smoother ones found in other restos)

and the grittiness adds texture to the dish.

Although paid separately,

you also get to enjoy the great tasting

coffee from the nearby Beanbag Coffee Shop.

Molino Grill is a cheaper but delicious alternative

in dining out at the Magsaysay Strip.

Being more than five years old,

...Molino Grill

needs a little facelift-

...but the quality and the taste of food

is otherwise comparable or even better

than the rest of the wonderful restaurants in the strip.