Located near ABS-CBN compound, along Sgt. Esguerra in Quezon City, Livestock is one restaurant that you can consider as pork heaven. Nearly all their offerings uses pork cooked in various ways plus they have something that you should must try - their Melt In Your Mouth Crispy Pata.
Along with some bloggers, we were definitely treated to offerings that are mouth watering and a note-worthy palate experience.
To give you a background of the place, Livestock is a brain-child of a couple who simply love to eat and a family that loves pork. Most of the dishes offered are either family favorite or dishes that they made use of pork instead of beef. Born from a family who values good pork quality, all customers are assured that the pork served are of good stock, soft and treated with care.
Now don't get me wrong if I kept on saying that pork is the star of the place. For those who wants other dishes such as seafood and beef, Livestock do offer them too. They have a Spicy Seafood Laksa that is worth taking the time. It has the crunch as expected from rightly cooked bean sprouts. The soup is of the right consistency and so is the level of heat. It is a good starter if you are having dinner with friends or wishes for something warm on a rainy day.
For those who wants something light but filling and tasty, then you should try their Adobo Flakes Pizza in Kesong Puti. I always say that I am a cheese lover and the combination of ingredients in this dish is fascinating! It has slices of black olives that gives added saltiness and tang, balancing the kesong puti and mozzarella. The adobo flakes used are from chicken and pork, creating additional flavor counterpointed by the cherry tomatoes and arugula.
Another munchie that I enjoyed that day was their Spicy Pig Tail. It's a good finger food for those moments of good chat among friends. Cut in bite size, this is one treat that may disappear in a flash since it is so good! If this is for pulutan then make sure you have another bowl in your table. If it is for appetizer, then make sure you have space in your stomach for the rest. Eat in moderation my friend.
For those who wants a little sauce on their meat, do not despair for you can enjoy your pork with this two creations originally done in beef by most. One is done in red wine sauce while the other is in creamy soup base. The flavors of both dishes are distinct and the level of sauce is just right to cover and penetrate the meat. The one in red wine or what is commonly known as bourguignon, usually used beef as the star but for Livestock, pork was used instead. The other one is their Crunchy Pork with Kankong. With this two dishes, you get to have your pork and vegetables at the same time. Such lovely creations!
Now if you are looking for pork with a crunch, then you should try the Livestock Crackling Pork Belly. Served with their signature dip, the Crackling Pork Belly is simply true to its name. The skin is crunchy while the meat is soft and tender. Formed into a tubular shape when being cooked, herbs and spices are placed inside and rubbed on the skin, making sure that it is well flavored.
The MUST EAT and signature dish of the place is the Melts-In-Your-Mouth Crispy Pata. It has crunch and the meat is so soft that it slides off the bone. This is the only crispy pata that I know off that is so soft that you can literally cut it using a Popsicle stick! Impossible it may sound but it is true. You can effortlessly slice of a piece using a popsicle stick and your fork! The skin is crunchy, the meat is soft, both flavored well and you definitely must use the signature dip of a crispy pata - spicy vinegar - for that full effect. This is something that was thought of and planned for 3 months and they were able to deliver it to your table with grace. A real brain tickler.
If you plan to bring this goodie home, make sure that your dog doesn't have an idea of what you are bringing for he would simply have literally the bone to munch on. No tendons or meat slices for him.
Now if you think all is done when it comes to pork servings, well think again. They were able to come-up with a dessert that is considered sweet but at the same time bordering on being savory. Their Bacon-Vanilla Ice Cream Treat is something of a breakfast and a dessert combined. Slivers of bacon mixed with vanilla ice cream served on top of 2 breads soaked in honey and toasted. You have the crunch from the bread, the sweetness of the honey, the taste of bacon and the creaminess of the ice cream. This is definitely a comfort food in my book!
Livestock also offers a good line of drinks to match your dish and taste. From wines to non-alcoholic, it is up to you to choose what you wish to have depending on your mood at that time. We have came to that point that the classic dine ruling of red wine for red meat is no longer applied 100%. But to help sooth your conscience from all the cholesterol that you may have consumed during your stay, take their homemade Ginger Tea. It is a good palate cleanser and detoxifier.
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| Ginger Tea |
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| Grape Shake |
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| Ice Tea |
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| Watermelon Shake |
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| Banana Mango Shake |
Are you already hungry? Then go to Livestock Restaurant and Bar, located at Jardin de Zenaida Compound - 34 Sgt. Esguerra St. South Triangle, Quezon City. You could also follow them in Facebook and Instagram. This is definitely pork heaven!
*All food and drinks photos were personally taken by me. Logo photo was from the web.
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