Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket offers dangerously delicious rice dishes that are sure to satisfy those who are craving something indulgent and rich.
Khris and I wanted to treat a friend out for lunch because it
was her last day at work. Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket was not in our initial
plan. In fact, I made a reservation at Locavore which was just beside Burnt Edges. However, Locavore
was full and had a long queue waiting. It did not look like we would have a
seat soon so we decided to look for an alternative.
Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket was just beside Locavore so it
was a logical choice. The menu also looked promising enough to warrant a second
look. Actually, the seafood selection is good; just thinking about it is making
me hungry.
What we had at Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket
Since it was also packed for lunch, we already placed our
orders in advance. We had Deep Fried Baby Squid (Php220) and Buffalo Chicken
Wings (Php225) for our appetizer. For mains, Khris had Pork Chorizo Rice topped
with Shrimps (Php 360) while I had Aligue Rice topped with Pork Belly (Php
360).
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| Deep Fried Baby Squid |
The interiors of the place is not too spacious but the
tables are adequately spaced so diners are not cramped. The design of the area
is reminiscent of a bar or pub so I guess it also transforms to a drinking hole
at night.
Our experience
Having placed our orders in advance, we did not have to wait
long for our food to arrive. The mains were served right after the appetizers
arrived. The Deep Fried Baby Squid is best eaten right after it leaves the
frying pan. It was served warm and crunchy which made it delightful to munch
on. You can enjoy the crispy baby squid either with a cup of rice or a bottle
of beer; it will satisfy you both ways.
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| Buffalo Chicken Wings |
I also tried a piece of the chicken wings and it was
flavorful. Each wing was evenly coated with a spicy-tangy buffalo sauce and the
skin still had a slight crunch to it. The heat level of the sauce is just right
so those who are not fans of overly spicy food can still enjoy it.
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| Aligue Rice with Pork Belly |
I guess the real star of our meal was the Aligue (crab
fat) Rice. The intensity of the flavors was just so irresistible. My nose was
stuffy that time and, more often than not, I could not taste the food that I
was eating. Nonetheless, the Aligue Rice was an overload of rich seafood
flavors. The Pork Belly went well with the rice but I guess any topping,
especially seafood, would also be a great complement to this rice.
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| Pork Chorizo Rice and Shrimp |
I had a spoonful of Ynah’s Chorizo Rice and it was also good. The smoky bits of sausage lent deep flavors to the rice. It was also enjoyable to eat but the flavors are a lot more tamed as compared to the Aligue Rice.
Our verdict
We were completely happy with our decision to eat at Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket. The food was surprisingly delicious, the price was just right, and the service was quick. We are actually already planning to go back because wanted to try what appeared to be a shrimp boil (it was shrimps in a bag with corn).
Here are the other locations of Burnt Edges by Shrimp Bucket:
- Ground Floor, Three Central, Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City
- Roofdeck, Glorietta 1, Ayala Center, Glorietta Complex, Makati City
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This is making me hungry! Great read
These look so tasty and I am sure you both enjoyed every one of it.
Looks delicious! Thanks for the review.
I am not a seafood person but those chicken wings look AMAZING! And you said they were a little crunchy and that's what I like! haha I love me a good chicken wing - I think it may be one of my favorite foods! Those eggs look delicious too!
The food here looks delicious, especially the buffalo chicken wings. That is one of my staple appetizers I get while eating out. The rice dishes look great too!
I would simply visit this place for the name itself! Lovely pictures that look super delish btw!
Great photos and descriptions! Handy for people considering eating here.
Always great to hear about new food options. Do they have any vegetarian options?
So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! It left me drooling..!!
This food looks so delicious! I like that they added egg in it too.
Always looking for new recipes to try, thank you, this looks very delicious.
Interesting read! The pics are looking delicious. Gonna share with my friends and family. Thanks for sharing.
Such mouthwatering dishes. I love shrimps and eggs too. Hope you enjoyed eating.
I am going to save it for my future reference :D
Thanks for sharing.
Oh my God this looks so delicious