Gotta Have My Goto Tendon...

 The social media chatter, it seems, is very real. You just gotta have your Goto Tendon...

From goto, pares and silog, Goto Tendon takes comfortingly familiar local staples back to the culinary mainstream. Made from a cherished family heirloom recipe using imported US beef and tendon, Goto Tendon transforms the local rice porridge or congee with a beefy spin. You just gotta have the Goto Tendon...at Goto Tendon.

What's best paired with goto? Why Tokwa (P 88) of course, deep-fried tofu in a sour soy-vinegar sauce topped with red onions and fresh chili. The soft yet crunchy texture of the tofu and nutty hints punctuated by the sharpness of the soy-vinegar, red onions and chili add layers of vibrant flavors to your Goto Tendon. It's the classic pairing, with bold flavors and contrasting textures that just works so well with the traditional goto. But Goto Tendon's version is far from just being the usual bowl, made with quality imported US Beef and Tendon. 

Diners can also opt for the Lumpiang Gulay (P 88), crisp deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with vegetables for another tasty side. Other Side Orders include Chicharon Bits (P 18), Lumpiang Sisig (P 98) and Tokwa't Baboy (P 118).

Goto Tendon also offers Silog Meals like the Lapsilog P 148) with Lamayong Danggit from Palawan, Longsilog (P 148) with local garlic sausages from Nueva Ecija, Lumsilog (P 148) with their very own Lumpiang Sisig, Spamsilog (P 158) with Spam, Tapsilog (P 168) with US Beef, and Tosilog (P 148) with cured pork from Pampanga. Still can't decide? Goto Tendon's All-Time Favorites are also must-try dishes, with Burger Steak (P 188), Chicken Barbecue (P 178), Fried Chicken (P 138-1pc/P 188-2pcs), Lechon Kawali (P 148), Liempo (P 148-1pc/P 208-2pcs), Pork Adobo Rice (P 158) and Pork Sisig (P 168). But you just gotta have the signature Goto Tendon...

A steaming hot and sumptuous bowl of Goto Tendon (P 158 Small/P 198 Large) topped with crunchy garlic, fresh spring onions, quail eggs, chicharon bits and of course, premium grade US Beef Tendon that just melts in your mouth, it's a refreshed version of a classic taken to the next level. The tender beef tendon adds a savory richness with its clean yet robust notes, delivering a burst of flavor with every spoonful. And tendon is collagen, not fat. 

And that makes a big difference in terms of flavor. Tendon, more commonly known as litid, is the fibrous connective tissue between the muscle and bone. Rich in collagen, it also adds a velvety smooth texture and an indulgent finish to any dish. The different components of the dish combine for layers of contrasting notes, warming both the palate and body. One more spoonful coats the palate with its deep and rich flavors. No, this isn't your usual goto at all.

The timeless goto is given a flavorful upgrade, and you just gotta have your Goto Tendon. Other beef-based dishes include Beef Pares (P 148), Beef Tendon Pares (P 158), Tendon Pares (P 148), Sizzling Tendon (P 168), Beef tendon Mami (P 178), Beef tendon Pares Noodles (P 178) and Tendon Lomi (P 178). When you're hit with a sudden craving for beef and tendon, and you just gotta have it, head on over to Goto Tendon...

Goto Tendon is located at 49 Scout Tobias Street, Diliman, Quezon City or call 0917-861-3692 for inquiries.

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