I was privileged to try Varra last month, thanks to Gel (https://beingjellybeans.com/) and Lovely. The Varra team was one of the most accommodating restaurant teams I’ve ever met. They were also so generous to serve so many dishes to me and my foodie blogger friends.
Crispy Shrooms (Oyster and Enoki Mushrooms) - Php 130
I like how the shrooms were super light on the stomach, making it a really good appetizer. I like the enoki ones better than the oyster.
Spam Chips (with garlic aioli) - Php 210
If you’re looking for something salty to partner your beer with, this appetizer is perfect. The chips were thin and not oily. It has a strong kick of saltiness in every bite. I didn’t notice that I ate half of it already.
Messy Fries (with beef, cheese and garlic aioli) - Php 230
No bar is not complete without their own version of fries with nachos-like topping. Varra’s Messy Fries had a delicious mix of cheese, beef and garlic aioli that’s not satiating.
Varra’s Nachos Overload - Php 350
Like their Messy Fries, the nachos tasted delicious!!
Sizzling Sisig with Egg - Php 270
Even though it was not crunchy, Varra’s version of this favorite Filipino dish was still tasty.
Varra’s Steak Salpicao - Php 380
Their beef salpicao had a small serving but it was good. Though it was more oily than garlicky, the meat was super tender and really soft.
Classic Carbonara (with poached egg) - Php 290
Varra made their version of the carbonara pretty straightforward. It had a light creamy taste that’s perfect for having a simple meal.
Bolognese - Php 250
One of the thing that should be highlighted for this pasta is that it is served with rosemary chicken on top of it. The bolognese pasta is on the sour side, like how the original bolognese is. The roast chicken was a good complement to the spaghetti.
Beef Tapa (with salted egg and salsa) - Php 240
Varra’s take on this breakfast favorite was surprising. Being the first rice meal I tasted, it was really good. The meat was tender and not salty. The serving was a little generous, too.
Soy Garlic Chicken Poppers (with coleslaw) - Php 240
The chicken poppers was another rice meal I’d probably alternate with beef tapa whenever I visit Varra. It was full of soy garlic flavor and tasted good even without the sauce on top.
Chicken Wings (Soy Garlic, Garlic Parmesan) - Php 230
It is no surprise that the soy garlic wings were good because their chicken poppers of the same flavor was delicious also. For me, it had almost the same taste - just different chicken parts. The garlic parmesan could’ve been better because it had more garlic than what I expected.
Varra Mountain - Php 200
Listed under the signature cocktails of the resto, Varra Mountain looked fun and interesting. It had a mountain of crushed ice on top but it sure had a kick of alcohol in every sip.
Basil Slush - Php 200
Basil Slush is technically a frozen mojito and is my personal favorite in Varra. I loved how this cocktail still had the taste of alcohol even though the crushed ice melted already.
Rosée el Varra - Php 200
This cocktail is a collaboration between Varra and Hoegaarden. It features Hoegaarden’s newest products - Hoegaarden Rosée. I’m not a fan or flavored bottled beer but this cocktail might change my mind.
Plus, one thing to note is that they have so many outlets!!! There’s no reason for you to have an empty battery here!
