Do you know that RACKS stands for Real American Country Kitchen Style? I bet you don’t. I didn’t as well until I attended the opening of their newest branch in Timog.
True to its meaning, Racks is now sporting a new look that’s inspired by southern country American life. Warm tones accentuated by dark wooden panels dominate its new stores’ interiors. Stone bricks were also used as pillars and covering for the indoor grills to give them a more rustic feel.
Framed pictures of America’s countryside hang on each wall—giving everyone a glimpse of the kind of lifestyle the establishment draws inspiration from.
According to Chukri Prieto, RACKS’ Managing Director “We’ve decided to change our look to make the RACKS experience more enjoyable and authentic. We serve classic southern country dishes and we want that reflected on our restaurants’ design. In essence, what we want to do is to create a warm, homey atmosphere where people can sit back, relax and have fun while enjoying great comfort food with their significant other, family or friends.”
Even before the change of look and the new branch we have been eating at Racks because of the homey atmosphere and of course, that flame-grilled, falls-off-the-bone ribs that Racks is known for.
But aside from the ribs, Racks is also known for their Onion Brick. I used to think that onion rings are way better than this but it grew on me. These are thinly-sliced onion rings, that’s marinated, spiced, and lightly breaded, then deep-fried to a crisp resembling a brick. It goes really well with the Remoulade Sauce and the Barbecue Sauce.
Racks version of Caesar Salad is topped with Blackened Chicken Strips. I am fan of Caesar Salad specially one as good as this with fresh, crisp lettuce and lots of dressings.
Racks Original Barbecue Sauce! A must if you’re eating ribs!
It was my first time to have Racks’ Angus Au Jus. It was also flame-grilled, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just right.
Oil-based pastas are one of my weakness, the Garlic Scampi Pasta hits the spot and satisfies my pasta cravings! The juicy shrimp and broccoli florets were the icing to the cake. Don’t forget the garlic bread that’s good to clean up all that chili-infused garlic olive oil left in the plate!
The star of the show was this flame-grilled, falls-off-the-bone Racks Baby Ribs. It is lean, juicy, and lip-smackin’ good that I ignored the three side dishes served with it. It was dipped in Racks Original Barbecue Sauce and I was a happy camper.
Our meal didn’t end with the ribs, though. To cap off our meal was this Mississippi Mud Pie, a moist fudge brownie sitting on a bed of thick chocolate syrup and topped with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream. Chocolate heaven, indeed!
We also had the Memphis Pound Cake which is said to be The King’s favorite. Buttery, dense pound cake is topped with raspberry preserves and vanilla ice cream.
This newly opened Racks is located at 70 Timog Avenue in Quezon City .
RACKS is also at El Pueblo, Festival Supermall, Greenhills, Paseo de Magallanes, Paseo de Santa Rosa, Robinson’s Manila, SM Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North, SM Pampanga, SM Southmall, The Fort Strip, and Trinoma.
Racks website: http://www.racks.ph/
Racks Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RacksPHL
50 Responses
oh my god. I love this kinds of posts. The food looks so yammi and tasty. Angus Au Jus looks great. and also the desserts,
I love the desserts too!
Blackened chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes. I’ll have to try that Caesar salad. It sounds really nice!!
It is really good!
I love trying new restaurants!! The desserts look amazing, I love almost anything chocolate!
I love the desserts too!
Yummy! The Onion Brick (looks) sounds amazing. I LOVE onion rings so I’d love to give this a try some day <3
I like that too. The skinny onions always taste so good.
Yeah, they get all the flavors.
The Onion bricks tastes really good.
Omg this place looks absolutely delicious!!!!! Soooo loving the paintings too :))
The paintings makes for a good ambience.
I love to order the Onion Brick because it taste so well with their dip. I’m also a big fan of their ribs and their spicy sauces that goes with it.
Same here, Franc.
Oh my goodness! All of a sudden I am starving and craving a giant steak and some fried onion strings! All of this food looks amazing!
I get cravings too when I look at the photos.
i love finding good BBQ joints. It’s really hard finding good BBQ outside the south in the US. Everything we’ve tried on the west coast has been disappointing.
Awww, I’m sorry about the disappointing experience.I’m sue you’ll find a good BBQ joint there.
Looks very nice business ha! I really love pork steak cause its tasty and yummy.
It is! I love pork steak too.
Those desserts look so yummy! Onion brick looks interesting too..
It’s the only restaurant I know that serves onion bricks.
This looks so good. I wish that I could taste it right now. I must be hungry because I swear I can smell the flavors coming through the screen.
LOL ! I’m sure you’ll love everything here.
That place looks like a wonderful eatery! All the food pics you posted look delish! 🙂
Thanks Cara!
I also like the look of their stores as it really stands out.
It’s homey, right?
I wish they will open Racks here too. I love their steaks and baby back ribs.
I love their baby back ribs too!
I need to not look at these pictures when I am hungry! OMG I am droolin everything looks delish!!
heehee.. everything is indeed delish!
I saw another Blogger talking about this yummy place but your pictures are way better lol and it’s making me so hungry.. The Racks Baby Ribs and the Mississippi Mud Pie looks so good ♥ I wish I could visit the Philippines
Oh thank you so much! I do hope you can visit the country sometime.
You’re right. I didn’t know that the name RACKS is an abbreviation only. Haha! I love the new decor because I’m actually a fan of country styles. Been a long time since I’ve dined at Racks though. I do miss their ribs.
It’s about time you go back to Racks, Janice.
I’ve tried a Caesar Salad before but this one is look more tempting. Great review of the place.
Thanks Manu!
Everything looks delish! The steak especially, got me missing The States.
Thanks Hui Zi.
It has been awhile since I have been to RACKS – they have great food!
Yes, they do.
I will soon try to taste and go to their timog branch
That’s the newest branch! Better go there, you’ll love the new look.
My fiance and I love RACKS. We always dine at their SM Pampanga branch whenever we want to eat “good food”.
The Ribs are to die for.
This is awesome and I love a good caesar salad, too. I hope to visit there and try this baby out.
I’m sure you’ll like their caesar salad.
I love, love, love posts about food! All of this looks absolutely delicious 🙂 Must pay a visit soon~
Thanks Melissa!