In the (Army) Navy...

One day I needed to go to the bank to take care of business. Afterwards came the most important business of them all: what to eat?

Army Navy is a resto (eating place) that has its roots in Tagaytay City - the other summer capital of the Philippines. I have long been planning a road trip to savor the huge burgers and the brilliant burritos but have been too busy (aren't we all?) to make it a reality.

Luck, however, is on my side as a branch opened up near La Salle Taft and another at the Ayala Westgate. It is the latter branch where I satisfied my hunger.

Here they serve the famed "Bully Boy", which is three quarter-pound pure beef patties in a black-and-tan sesame seed-studded bun. Yes, 3/4 of a pound of beef - and that's just the patties!

I came, however, for the burritos. Which were HUGE! My hand could barely close around one. I poured on the salsa (mushed up but good) and the yoghurt sauce, bit into the edge and chewed.

Not bad. The tortilla tasted fresh - warm with the right amount of resistance and chew. The steak strips were abundant, as were the greens. The garlick-y kick of the yoghurt sauce followed by the fire of the salsa was awesome. The Spanish rice and beans rounded it all out.

I guess that's my major quibble: too much rice!

To wash it all down: a thick chocolate milkshake. Chocolate ice cream, milk and a bit of ice - blended to smooth perfection. It was thick enough that my straw could stand in it but not too think that I could suck it through a straw. I appreciate (Wendy's) Frostee-like thickness but not when I actually want a drink!

All in all, it was quite a pleasant experience and I would definitely come back for the steak sandwich (which Leo had) - I forgot its fancy name but it looked delish. I had a bad case of order envy that day.

On a side note, Leo got a Bully Boy to go. My gassss, I know I am not up to it yet but I know someday I will get the chance to conquer that bully!

Happy Eating!