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Mesa opens its 43rd branch in SM Mall of Asia and finally, I get to dine at Mesa for the very first time.
Yes, it's quite ironic that with 43 branches, I only have this chance to dine at Mesa.
So let me share what I've missed all this time.
Food
Appetizer
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| Tawilis with Mangga on a Spoon (155 php) |
I've always loved Tawilis. Although I love it cooked simply in fried form, I couldn't help but appreciate the Tawilis with Mangga on a Spoon.
Salad
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| ♥ Shrimp Tofu Salad (290 php) |
Meat and Poultry
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| Inihaw Sampler (890 php) |
Crispchon
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| ♥ One Whole (4,995 php) |
We Filipinos love Lechon, and more so for the Crispchon which is a counterpart of the conchinillo. We also appreciate showmanship and this is where Mesa excelled. Look at the extent of preparation they go through just to please their diners. It is served in three ways.
First, is in wraps just like the peking duck. The unique twist is that they use pandan crepes.
Second, tossed in garlic.
Third, tossed in garlic and chili. I liked this better than plain garlic because the spicy kick blended better with the fats and oil.
River Shrimp (Swahe)
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| ♥ On the Rocks (300 php) |
A must order at Mesa is the River Shrimps On the Rocks. Aside from the fun cooking experience, the fresh shrimps really tasted sweeter with this method.
Seasonal Products
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| Sauteed with Olive Oil and Garlic (180 php/100 grams) |
Aside from its many selections, Mesa also serves fresh seasonal seafood.
Apahap (Seabass)
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| ♥ Salt Crusted (110 php/100 grams) |
The Salt Crusted Apahap is another exquisite dish to try at Mesa. In fact, this is the only the second time I've had a salt crusted fish. I don't think I'll ever get tired of the appreciating the tedious baking process and the serving presentation of this dish.
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| ♥ Salt Crusted (110 php/100 grams) |
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| ♥ Salt Crusted (110 php/100 grams) |
After that, it is deboned so it's easy to eat like a fillet.
Rice
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| Tinapa Rice (180 php) |
Desserts
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| ♥ Crispy Leche Flan (75 php) |
Whenever at home and at the office, everyone would go crazy whenever there is a leche flan. But, I never was that big of a fan. Yet, when I tried the Crispy Leche Flan, I couldn't help myself to have more and more of it. We had to order another one of it because we all felt the same!
Beverages
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
Mesa certainly offers a one of a kind Filipino dining experience. Its service and performance to impress diners is unlike any other. I am not surprised if it comes up with more branches in the future.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Mesa Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★ | N/A |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Mesa SM Mall of Asia | |
| Business Address | Ground Floor, North Wing, SM Mall of Asia, Mall of Asia Complex (MOA), Pasay City, Metro Manila |
| Business Hours | 10am-10pm (mall hours) |
| Payment Options |  Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 350-800 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | (02) 759-2271 |
| Other | |
Isla Pandan Resto & Bar: Honda Bay Island Hopping Food Stop Puerto Princesa Palawan
Palawan, Philippines
During our Honda Bay Island Hopping in Puerto Princesa Palawan, the sun and snorkeling activities got us so hungry so we just had to make a food stop at Isla Pandan Resto & Bar.
The set up feels so tropical right?
Food
Meals
Although they had a lot of items on the menu, we really didn't have any choice because only the Chicken Barbecue was available. I wonder if we were just to hungry. But, we really enjoyed this!
Luckily, someone backed out on this order of Grilled Fish so I got it instead. The fish itself didn't have any seasoning so you have to pour some sauce in.
Snacks
The Turon is still hot so we ordered some too.
Compared to the meals, we felt that the Turon was more reasonably priced.
After being exposed to the strong sunlight. We greatly appreciate the Halo-Halo compared to other circumstances we've had one.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If ever we'll do the Honda Bay Island Hopping, we'll probably skip the meals at Isla Pandan Resto & Bar. It's more economical to just purchase and pack some meals. But, a snack stop would be cool.
Food
Meals
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| ♥ Chicken Barbecue (180 php) |
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| Grilled Fish (180 php) |
Snacks
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| Turon (15 php) |
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| ♥ Turon (15 php) |
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| ♥ Halo-Halo (75 php) |
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
If ever we'll do the Honda Bay Island Hopping, we'll probably skip the meals at Isla Pandan Resto & Bar. It's more economical to just purchase and pack some meals. But, a snack stop would be cool.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Isla Pandan Resto & Bar Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★ | Grilled Squid - 180 php Grilled Pork - 180 php Chicken Barbecue - 180 php Grilled Fish - 180 php Banana Bread - 75 php Turon -15 php Halo-Halo - 75 php |
| Taste | ★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★ | |
| Price | ★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Isla Pandan Resto & Bar | |
| Business Address | Isla Pandan Puerto Princesa, Palawan Philippines |
| Business Hours | 7am-6pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | |
| Budget/Person | 80-250 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Unlocked Foursquare Perks | None |
| Contact | N/A |
| Other | |
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