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When life feels a bit dry, I go in search for things to try.  So I thought of traveling all the way South to try Sartin's heirloom recipes of the North. 


It's been a long time since I last stayed at Summit Ridge Hotel. 

I thought it's an awesome idea to have Sartin serving Quezon, Tarlac and Bacolod Heritage Dishes in Tagaytay.


Pastries for sale greets every visitor that comes in. 


On the side, there's also a chiller of cakes and snacks. 

Didn't expect to see a bar.  It looks grand doesn't it? 

The interiors is great for group dining.  These are cozy looking booths.

Food
 
Mga Pica-Pica at Merienda  

Batchoy (305 php)

Imagine the chilly atmosphere of Tagayatay comfortably warmed by the rich, warm and savory    Batchoy with delicious fresh beef chunks and marrow.  Ah perfection...
 

Kalabasa, Kamote at Kesong Puti Salad (425 php)

Sabaw

♥ Kansi (655 php)

Well, you can have more soups in a meal.  The Kansi is also a must try.

Chicken Charon (165 php)

You can't let your fingers off these Chicken Charon.  Let's crunch this dish all the way.


Mga Gulay at Kanin

Laswa (295 php)

Veggies can be good with Laswa which is a warming and hearty dish to try.  

Kalkag Rice (215 php)

 The Kalkag Rice goes so well with any dish.


Sartin Signature Menu 

Valenciana (495 php)

The Valenciana is different from other paella I've tried before.  It is made of sticky rice used in Filipino kakanin dishes. 

♥ Lechon na Tadyang ng Baka (1975 php)

The Lechon na Tadyang ng Baka is hands down the best dish among all our orders at Sartin.


Quezon (Lola Agnes)

 

Tarlac (Mommy Jet)

♥ Callos (449 php)

 The Callos has always been one of my favorite Spanish dishes.  Love how the strong tangy tomato sauce compliments the tender tongue strips here. 
 

♥ Pork Sisig (319 php)

The Pork Sisig comes with liver bits.  As a liver lover, how can I resist?  I would also like to commend how lean this sisig is. 


Weekly Special

♥ Beef Kaldereta

Sartin also offers weekly special which you can see on its chalkboard by the entrance.

Dessert

♥ Tibok-Tibok (245 php)

The Tibok-Tibok is a rare find.  We all rejoiced upon finding this delectable carabao-milk-based treat.  It so velvety-soft as it slowly melts in the mouth.

♥ Leche Flan

The Leche Flan is quite unique because it also has carabao milk mixed in.  This is one of the best Leche Flan I've ever had.

Ginumis (169 php)

Although I didn't get to try the Ginumis, it look so delicious!


Tsinoy Foodies Verdict

Each section has a different vibe somehow...




I especially like the al fresco area.  If only it wasn't hot outside, I would definitely want to hang out here.

Food




Bricked Oven Pizza

Cafe Vio La Special (395 php)

♥ Apple Crumble Cheesecake (215php)

The Apple Crumble Cheesecake is one of the best cheesecakes I've tried.  I've always loved apple pies, I didn't think it would work so well as a cheesecake too.

♥ Ube Cheesecake (215 php)

There aren't much places that offer ube cakes in Manila so I am so glad that to find that they have one.  Being the ultimate ube fan, I instantly flew to heaven with the rich. sweet and smooth Ube Cheesecake.  

Key Lime Pie (215 php)

Fresh Fruit Shakes

Cantaloupe (175 php)

Honey Cinnamon Au Lait (145 php)

But then, I saw my sibling ordering tempting coffee drinks so I ended up ordering one too.  Being both indecisive and greedy are traits I'm not proud of but I was glad to order this.  

Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Escaping from Manila and hanging out at a cool and colorful like Cafe Vio La with delectable cakes and drinks, sounds like an irresistible idea right?