I've been to Baguio on almost every summer of my life but could you believe that I've never stepped upon The Manor Hotel.  If wasn't for Baguio Food Tour 2014 (#BFT2014), I wouldn't have discovered the elegance of The Manor Hotel and the gastronomic wonders of Le Chef's breakfast buffet.

 It was a chilly morning  when we arrived at The Manor Hotel. 


I couldn't help but fall in love with the beauty of the place.


It's very in line with nature and it is kid-friendly too.
 
Le Chef is connected with Le Chef Delicatessen so you can expect a wide range of freshly baked pastries among the buffet selections.

Pastries

They have the basic pastries like bread rolls, tasty bread, whole-wheat bread (for health-conscious ones like me) and croissants.

I've always loved Singaporean cuisine but it's rarely available even in Manila.  It's a good thing that Rasa Pura has opened in Baguio City so that residents of the North Luzon Province can now experience authentic Singaporean dining.

Rasa Pura's kitchen is headed by a Singaporean master chef and makes use of imported spices from Singapore so you can be assured that of the authenticity in their dishes.  

They offer a superb fine dining ambiance which is elegant and spacious.

They have the typical round tables with lazy Susan for lauriat style dining and also square tables for smaller groups.  The Baguio Food Tour 2014 (#BFT2014) dined lauriat style so we chose the big round table.  This was actually our last stop on our trip and it was the one that my companions loved the most.

Food

Cold Dish Platter

Singapore Assorted Platter (1,200 php)

For starters, we had the Singapore Assorted Platter.  This is similar to the typical Chinese Cold Cuts Platter.  It has Century Egg, Kikiam, Singapore Prawns Salad, Asado and Egg Foo Yong.  

Soup

♥ Seafood Tofu Soup

The Seafood Tofu Soup is something new for me.  It's a clear soup that's very flavorful due to its abundant ingredients.

♥ Seafood Tofu Soup

It has beef strips, tofu and all sorts of seafood.

Vegetable

Kangkong in Spicy Singapore Shrimp Paste (350 php/Large)

The Kangkong in Spicy Singapore Shrimp Paste is crunchy kangkong in sambal belacan which is a combination of chili paste and shrimp paste. 


Fish

Steamed Pampano in Tausi Sauce

One of my favorite local fishes is Pampano.  But, I've never thought of it as an alternative for expensive fish variants.  This Steamed Pampano in Tausi Sauce is delicious because of the nice clean taste of the Pampano complemented by the tausi sauce and loads of fried garlic.


Shrimp

♥ Cereal Prawns

The Cereal Prawns is so good that we didn't spare any bit of this!  It was perfectly crunchy that you wouldn't want to spare even a tiny part of its shell.
 

♥ Singapore Chili Crab

I have always been a lazy crab eater.  I usually skip or ignore shelled crab dishes.  But, this Singapore Chili Crab is definitely one of the best I've ever tried!  I just couldn't stop myself from indulging this huge platter till its empty.

 

Mantao

I've always loved Mantao (fried buns).  I ate this with the sauce of the Singapore Chili Crab.  Yummy!


Meat

♥ Singapore Famous Satay (Pork BBQ) (40 php/stick)

No doubt, the Singapore Famous Satay (Pork BBQ) was well-loved by all of us.  Everyone was praising how tender and tasty it was.  This is also one of the best satay I've had.


Chicken
 

Authentic Singapore Hainanese Chicken (600 php/whole)

The Authentic Singapore Hainanese Chicken is one of the most popular Singaporean dishes.  This version is pretty good.

Authentic Singapore Hainanese ChickenSauces

Rice & Noodles 

Simgapore Fried Hockkien Mee (300 php/Large)

The Simgapore Fried Hockkien Mee is mixture of yellow noodles and thick rice vermicelli with egg, prawns, squid, pork and chives. 


Beverage

♥ Singapore Ginger Milk Tea (70 php)

I've tried Singapore Pull Tea before but never tried one with ginger.  The Singapore Ginger Milk Tea is really good!


Other Reviews in Baguio City

• Alfoncito's Place 
• Cafe by The Ruins
• Eurotel (Eat-All-You-Can Breakfast) 
• Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant
• Ketchup Community 
• Le Chef (Eat-All-You-Can Breakfast) 
• Mr. Kimbob 
• O' Mai Khan 
• Oh My Gulay!
• Pizza Volante 
• Sage 
• Tam-awan Cafe 
• Tradisyon by Azalea (Eat-all-you-can Breakfast Buffet) 
• Vizco's Restaurant and Cafe

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Rasa Pura is a must stop for authentic Singaporean dishes in Bagiuo City.  The price is a bit steep but that's because you're guaranteed the best authentic Singaporean fine dining experience with the finest quality and cooked by a Singaporean master chef.  I suggest you dine in groups as serving sizes are intended for that. 

There are many good places to dine at Baguio City.  But, I must say that Sage is my kind of sweet spot.

Upon entry, I instantly fell in love with its green and purple motif with a wonderful flowery vibe as if it was forever the season of spring.


I love every inch of it.

These are cute, colorful and quirky frames.

I also found it cool that they give free gumballs.  I'm sure that kids and those kids-at-heart will appreciate that little gesture. 

Food

All-Day Breakfast

Stuffed French Toast (110 php)

When we were kids, my mom used to make us french toast.  Now, we rarely share breakfast together because our wake up time varies so it's been a long time since I had one.  Sage's Stuffed French Toast is a fun treat that will surely bring out smiles.  It's filled with nutella and banana sprinkled with powders sugar.


Appetizers

Onion Rings Tower (140 php)

I've had onion rings before but never in this presentation.  The Onion Rings Tower made eating onion rings cooler.

Healthy Salads (for sharing)

♥ Shrimp Pomelo with Thai Dressing (180 php)

I'm surprised that they had my favorite Thai salad.  The Shrimp Pomelo with Thai Dressing was really good!  It's not a surprising right?  You can tell just by the freshness of the ingredients.

Main

♥ Creamy Bulalo Steak (260 php)

The Creamy Bulalo Steak is another hit among us!  The steak is very tender and the creamy sauce is a superb complement.  I have to commend their excellent plating which I notice is consistent for every dish.

Barbecued Spareribs (230 php)

I guess there are no wrong picks where you're at Sage because even the Barbecued Spareribs is awesome!  They are rich and saucy and so tender that they easily fall-off-the-bone.

Mexi-Delights

♥ Chicken Chimichangas (110 php)

Being a mexican cuisine fan, I'm glad I can enjoy Chicken Chimichangas in Baguio. 

Nachos Platter Supreme (180 php)

This humongous Nachos Platter Supreme is good for sharing.
 

Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa and Mayonaise

You can deep your nachos in different sauces.

Pasta

♥ Shrimp in Pesto (180 php)

This is one of the best Shrimp in Pesto I have ever had!  The key to the success of this pasta is that they made use of fresh pesto.

Desserts

Roti Supreme (140 php)

I've had roti before, but never in a form of dessert like the Roti Supreme.  I loved it!

Mango Tapioca (80 php)

The Mango Tapioca is similar to the classic Chinese dessert Mango Sago except that this was milkier, creamier and thicker.


Cakes
Before we even started our lunch, every one was already looking forward to try their cakes because their chiller display is so enticing.

Blueberry Cheesecake (75 php)

♥ Mango Cheesecake (75 php)

Malteser Cheesecake (75 php)

All the cheesecakes we tried: Blueberry Cheesecake, Mango Cheesecake and Malteser Cheesecake are similar except for the toppings.  The texture and consistency is light and creamy.


Beverages

Frothy Iced Tea (80 php) and Fresh Lemonaide (80 php)

My friends enjoyed their Frothy Iced Tea while I liked my Fresh Lemonaide.
 

Cotton Candy Iced Craze (60 php)

We also tried the colorful Cotton Candy Iced Craze as a dessert.

Lemongrass Tea (80 php)

The Lemongrass Tea is good for two and is a great pair for the cakes.


Other Reviews in Baguio City

• Alfoncito's Place 
• Cafe by The Ruins
• Eurotel (Eat-All-You-Can Breakfast) 
• Good Taste Cafe and Restaurant
• Ketchup Community 
• Le Chef (Eat-All-You-Can Breakfast) 
• Mr. Kimbob 
• O' Mai Khan 
• Oh My Gulay!
• Pizza Volante 
• Rasa Pura 
• Tam-awan Cafe 
• Tradisyon by Azalea (Eat-all-you-can Breakfast Buffet) 
• Vizco's Restaurant and Cafe

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
I highly recommend Sage!  It's a must stop when in Baguio City.  I love their ambiance, food quality, beautiful plating, free WiFi and even their reasonable pricing.  I will definitely come back for more of their dishes especially the desserts!