Comfort food that is effortlessly good. This is a constant that has always impressed diners at Relik Restaurant and Bar from its inception as the swanky ‘it’ lounge that featured DJs and drew the metro’s grooving party-goers, to its growth as a go-to hangout where one can relax and chill with family and friends.
The dining joint at BGC has also become a mainstay for lunch goers with hearty specials and classics like the chorizig (Relik’s take on the sisig dish topped with chorizo bits), the gambas made from fresh shrimp and especially made chili blend, and the house nachos made with homemade tortilla chips.
A welcome addition for regulars and newcomers alike would be the newly created Western fare with a touch of Filipino provisions including appetizers like grilled chicken nachos and bacon in a bucket; soups of shrimp bisque and pumpkin soup; Caesar and chicken fajita salad for greens; a roster of burgers; meaty mains like chicken, beef belly, callos and even cochinillo available upon pre-order; pasta choices; and delectable desserts like churros, baked mango crepe, and Milo dinosaur cheesecake.
Chef Benjo Tuason, the culinary whiz behind Relik’s classics, describes the restaurant offers as familiar dishes that are not intimidating. “We like to keep our dishes effortlessly good. No matter how many trends there are in food at the moment, nothing beats simple food, with the right ingredients, done properly and executed well,” he said.
Friends can unwind with cocktails and their mocktails counterpart in several varieties such as margarita (lime, peach, and mango) and mojito (lychee, mango, lime) and a choice of red or white sangria while relishing good food and live entertainment from acoustic performances and live bands.
Relik’s interiors also reflect its penchant for the familiar and comfortable. Inside are a visual combination of brick walls, wooden floors and furniture, and leather upholstery that create a warm ambiance. A collection of old and new memorabilia accents and décor add to the nostalgic and rustic feel of the dining place.
An unlikely and delicious find at the generally corporate and commercial space of CommerCenter Building in BGC, Relik’s location offers convenience for its driving customers.
“We wanted to convey something that said ‘good food’ and ‘hangout.’ We wanted the focus to be on the food and to give people a place to get together and kick back,” Chef Benjo shared.
“The crowd who was at Relik when we first started are still our customers now. One can say they have grown with us. They’re the people who are out and about all the time and we want to give them someplace they can enjoy and take it easy,” he added.
It’s certainly no surprise why Relik continues to be a favorite events place and a preferred choice for intimate corporate events, exclusive launches and personal occasions of customers who have grown and evolved with the resto-bar.
Relik Restaurant and Bar is located at the 2nd Floor, CommerCenter Building, 31st Street corner 4th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. For inquiries, reservations, promos and band schedules, contact mobile number 0917 529 8333/ Check out on Twitter and IG: @relik_manila and Facebook: relikmanila.
