#minandal

          So it was the end of our ECE 1 last Thursday and our class was dreadful. We had a 10 minutes discussion about logic gates and a surprise quiz strikes us. I was very disappointed coz I didn't got the correct diode equivalent and almost half of the class (I think?) got it. Me and my friends decided to take the depression away by eating. My friend (Rodney) said that we should go to Minandal.           Minandal is one of the famous burger shacks in Mandaluyong. Alongside with its popularity is that I haven't visit it even though I live in Mandaluyong. ( I need to really explore this city LOL) Minandal is located 16 P.Oliveros Street, Barangka Itaas in front of the Iglesia ni Cristo church. Very easy to locate! They are open from 6:00pm-12:00am.

Iglesia Ni Cristo Church in front of Minandal.

This is what welcomes us when we got there(I think they're still on renovation).

This is were they take your orders.

          I'm on a budget so I did take the quarter pounder burger which cost 80.00php. All of us went for the quarter pounder except one who ordered the half pounder. We were very disappointed to see that the half pounder was a double stack of the quarter pounder patty. I did expect that the burger buns and the patty would be bigger. They serve smoothies, pasta, and side dishes like fries also.

This is what their quarter pounder looks like. I didn't know that it comes with an itsy bitsy fries.

The 80.00php quarter pounder + fries.

French fries on a cup. This one cost us 20.00php per cup.

          We're on a hurry because we still need to review for our quizzes in Management and Calculus. I didn't got to take more pictures of the place. 

My verdict for Minandal (Rating will be from 1-10):

FOOD = 7

-We we're really disappointed with the half pounder but the burger taste fine. The fries was good as well although its cold. I don't like eating them when they got cold.

PLACE/AMBIANCE = 8

-They are still on renovation my friend said. I think they're still not finish with decorating the place. I love what they did on the lights though. It was really hot when we got there. It was pass 6 and summer is really approaching, good thing they had the place ventilated with electric fans.

BUDGET FRIENDLY = 9

-Yes as a student this is a great factor for burger shacks. Considering the price of the food they are very affordable. I would like to taste their pasta as well!

SERVICE = 10

-The staff was very hospitable! When we got there all the seats are taken and we're left to wait for a table to be empty. Unfortunately we got diverted and another pair of costumer got the table first. Our orders are up and we still haven't got a table. The owner (I think?) approaches us and guided us to the corner where another table was placed. He asked how many were we and told us to just move the table so we could fit in. The water was self service but my friend insisted of asking the staff for water. They got us the water in blink of an eye. 

FINAL RATING : 8.5

I recommend to visit the Minandal at 16 P.Oliveros St., Barangka Itaas Mandaluyong City.

They are open from 6:00pm to 12:00am.

You could visit their facebook page at : https://www.facebook.com/MinandalAtPOliveros/

March 13,2016