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New eats: This BGC restaurant makes case for best new fried chicken in town

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Jeeves de Veyra

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/owners.jpeg"/><figcaption>(From left) Erik Tan, Mica Tan, and chef Ed Bugia. <em>Photo by author</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- What’s a group of party-loving older bros do for a younger sister who’s the probably the youngest CEO in the country? Why, put up a restaurant for her to chill out, of course.</p><p>That restaurant is Mimi and Bros. Mimi is actually Mica Tan, the 25-year old CEO of the MFT Group that includes 24 companies with a presence across 6 countries. “We created this for her so she can relax with her friends. She rarely sees her friends, but now that we have this, she just has to go down,” says older brother Dr. Erik Tan, the chief operating officer of the MFT Group.</p><p>When the family is at the boardroom, it is Mica who’s the boss. “Her bros are a lot older than her, 17-22 years older, but when we get to the office she’s our boss. That’s why this has her name and we don’t,” jokes Erik.</p><p>Mimi and Bros is situated where Gram’s Diner used to be. The Tans were regulars since their office was right across 32nd street. When the space became available, they seized the opportunity to recreate the garden in their old house in Kawilihan Village where they used to hold parties regularly. </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhax7KEnX_w/" data-instgrm-version="8" style="background:#FFF;border:0;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15);margin:1px;max-width:658px;padding:0;width:calc(100% - 2px)"><div style="padding:8px"><div style="background:#F8F8F8;line-height:0;margin-top:40px;padding:28.194444444444443% 0;text-align:center;width:100%"><div style="background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC);display:block;height:44px;margin:0 auto -44px;position:relative;top:-22px;width:44px"> </div></div><p style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px;margin-bottom:0;margin-top:8px;overflow:hidden;padding:8px 0 7px;text-align:center;text-overflow:ellipsis;white-space:nowrap"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Bhax7KEnX_w/" style="color:#c9c8cd;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;line-height:17px;text-decoration:none" target="_blank">A post shared by Jeeves De Veyra (@venividiburp)</a> on <time dateTime="2018-04-11T06:21:15+00:00" style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:17px">Apr 10, 2018 at 11:21pm PDT</time></p></div></blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="http://www.instagram.com/embed.js" type="text/javascript"></script><p>It is a nice place to chill after work with half of the restaurant surrounded by floor to ceiling greenery. The other half with a &#x27;Happy&#x27; bar that can be opened up for al fresco dining on cool evenings.</p><p>Mimi and Bros features the food of chef Edward Bugia, who is behind such restaurants as Pino and Backyard. “We tried our best to focus on making really, really great fried chicken and really nice tender ribs. Sometimes that’s what people need, uncomplicated food. Just give it to them really well done,” he says. </p><p>And that they do very well. The meats themselves are pretty tasty with a small bit of side pickles. But add a dollop or two of the seven sauces and you get combinations of flavors that may pleasantly surprise you.</p><p>After all that food, wash it down with specialty drinks by Monkey Shoulder ambassador and mixologist Ken Bandivas from the well-stocked bar. His signature Old-Fashioned is a favorite.</p><p>Mimi and Bros is a fun place to be in BGC. The collaborators were very conscious about the neighborhood and have kept the prices affordable for the amount and the quality of food that hits the tables.</p><p>Here&#x27;s what you can expect at Mimi and Bros. </p><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e1.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e2.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e3.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e4.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e5.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e6.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e7.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e8.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e9.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e10.jpeg"/></div><div><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/04/25/e11.jpeg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Start out by grazing on deep fried wonton skins given the nachos treatment.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The key to enjoying your food in Mimi and Bros is to properly pair your protein with the restaurant&#x27;s seven sauces. Each with varying degrees of heat coupled with the sweet or the savory.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Chicken wings tossed in Mango Jalapeno sauce is one of the offered appetizers.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The Hot Honey sauce mixed in gravy goes well with Bugia’s fried chicken. All that’s missing are the waffles!<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The ribs come slathered in original Barbecue and Root Beer sauce.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The 6-hour BBQ Short Ribs may seem expensive for P685 but it’s meaty enough to feed three people since it comes with three sides!<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Some dishes like the keto-friendly Chicharon Crusted Pork Chop really don’t need additional sauce. Instead, have a bite with the apple slices served on the plate.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Bacon + Ground Beef = the 30/70 Bros Burger, shown here as sliders. Only available as full-size burgers in the menu. A ribs sandwich is also available.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>A Classic Old Fashioned and a Lazy Old Fashioned. The difference is that the Classic has a hint of orange while the Lazy has chocolate and bitters.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The bar truly deserves that HAPPY neon sign above it.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Here are The Mimi Can’t Handle It with a pair of Old Fashioned drinks, a Havana Coh Nana (its version of the Mojito), and a Margarita.<cite> Photo by author</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Mimi and Bros is located at the Crossroads Building, 32nd Street, Bonifacio Global City. It is open from 11 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. “or until everyone’s happy” on weekends.<br/> </p>

<p>Mimi and Bros is a fun place to be in BGC. They kept the prices affordable for the amount and the quality of food that hits the tables.</p>

Mimi and Bros is a fun place to be in BGC. They kept the prices affordable for the amount and the quality of food that hits the tables.