Arbie Restaurant — Restaurant in Christchurch

We came into the restaurant with nobody welcoming us and we were confused if we were meant to sit down at all. The waiter barely spoke to us. We ordered Papaitan which tasted only like sinigang soup, it wasn’t bitter either. I didn’t expect the Crispy Dinuguan to be soupy (The dinuguan I know is creamy and not watery) I also don’t understand why the “crispy” pork was in soup, it wasn’t crispy anymore when we got it. It was also overpriced for a small portion. The Pinakbet and Pancit didn’t have much flavour. My bowl was dirty, the water jug had food stuck on it, and some of the cutlery were also dirty.

Service 1/5 Cleanliness...

TASTE LIKE HOME. I have always been a customer of Arbies. Their party platter orders can be ordered via phone then pick up same day! How convenient is that? :) Boodle fight is a MUST TRY! although I recommend you call ahead of time if you are in a big group coz this one takes time to prepare. My personal favorite dishes are sisig, crispy pata, mix seafoods and beef kare kare but everything on the menu are all worth it. The restaurant's vibe is homey , hence, you are at home while dining in. HIGHLY...

Ordered 3x tray to go The good - crispy Pata ($45) - 2 hocks, delicious, although the glad wrap made it less crispy, perhaps could takeaway in a paper bag cover? The bad - chicken inasal? ($45) = quite expensive for 3 drumsticks and 3 thighs! Beef kare kare ($45) = again quite expensive for the portion size. (see photo). Both dishes would be priced $25 at other restaurants at that size. Would love to try the other menu to see if there are better...