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Showing posts with label tawilis. Show all posts
Rosario by Vikings: Heirloom Dishes Plus Scenic Overlooking Taal View in Tagaytay
Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Looking for your next scenic Tagaytay food destination? You've got to visit Rosario by Vikings!
And, the specialty drinks are special concocted upon order by their skillful baristas.
Both indoor and al fresco are spacious enough to cater to big group s and all kinds of celebrations.
For staple, go for the one with her namesake and order the Rosario's Pistang Kanin.
Inumin
you can order drinks like this trending Mahikang Tubig as meal accompaniment or...
as something to enjoy with the scenic taal view.
We heard there will be a viewing deck as well as pastries soon. We'll have to go back for that soon!
As they say... when one door closes, another one opens. As Josephine's closed its doors in the same location earlier this year ending a long legacy, Rosario now opens its doors to share the joys of her unique heirloom recipes.
By the way, we got to learn from our server that Rosario happily welcomed the former crew from Josephine's which was so nice right?
Like all other Vikings Group restaurants, Rosario offers a wide-range of dishes.
But, this comes with closer to the touching the heart as the menu offerings, that are offered ala carte, are made from hearty and homey heirloom recipes passed down to the owner.
Rosario welcomes the entire family - even pets! We already saw some diners with their cute pets by the scenic pet-friendly al fresco area when we dined there.
Food
Pampagana
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| Pandesal |
A warm delicious of pandesal with their homemade peanut butter is complimentarily served while waiting for your orders.
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| Pinalutong na Tawilis (258 php) |
As I've previously shared, ordering the Pinalutong na Tawilis is a must for us in whenever we dine in Tagaytay and this rendition does not disappoint!
Ensalada
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| Inihaw na Talong at Kamatis (188 php) |
This Inihaw na Talong at Kamatis was my mom's request as her palate cleansing side dish. Considering the trending rant over the high price of tomatoes, we're quite please that this dish is generously adorned with sliced onions and tomatoes.
Sopas
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| ♥ Special Bulalo (1,435 php) |
The menu describes the Special Bulalo to be of free range beef shank. After a sip of the flavorful broth and a bit of this huge oh-so-tender chunk and we're a believer! The freshness and quality of the beef and the vegetables, together with the cooking precision, hands down makes this the best bulalo we've ever tried!
Baka
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| ♥ Kare Kareng Buntot at Twalya (998 php) |
As you can see from the Kare Kareng Buntot at Twalya, the dishes comes in big portions and vibrantly rich so best to come in groups and order for sharing.
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| ♥ Sizzling Bulalo Steak (1,398 php) |
Who loves simmering everything in glorious gravy? Well, this Sizzling Bulalo Steak with comforting creamy mushroom sauce will surely please you to your hearts content.
Sari-Saring Laman ng Dagat
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| Bangus Steak ala Pobre (858 php) |
Uhm, excuse me but there's nothing ala pobre (poor man's) about this another gigantic Bangus Steak ala Pobre! It's so filling and extra tasty! Let's just judge it by how colorfully garnished it is and I'll rest my case.
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| Hipon sa Aligue at Kamias (988 php) |
The Hipon sa Aligue at Kamias is an unexpected combination that works wonderfully!
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| Rosario's Pistang Kanin |
For staple, go for the one with her namesake and order the Rosario's Pistang Kanin.
Inumin
From the bar,
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| Mahikang Tubig (210 php) and Ube Pandan (210 php) |
you can order drinks like this trending Mahikang Tubig as meal accompaniment or...
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| Cafe Latte Cold (165 php) and Matcha Espresso Cold (195 php) |
Everything we ordered was exquisite.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
We've so happy to be one of the first to try the delicious and hearty traditional Filipino dishes by Rosario by Vikings that will surely leave a lasting legacy. There's so much more from the menu that we haven't tried so we'll surely come back for more!
We've so happy to be one of the first to try the delicious and hearty traditional Filipino dishes by Rosario by Vikings that will surely leave a lasting legacy. There's so much more from the menu that we haven't tried so we'll surely come back for more!
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Rosario by Vikings Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | |
| Taste | ★★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Rosario by Vikings | |||
| Business Address | Km. 58, General E Aguinaldo Highway, Maharlika West, Tagaytay City, Philippines | ||
| Business Hours | 10am-10pm | ||
| Payment Options |  Cash |
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| Service Charge | 10% | ||
| Budget/Person | 500-1,500 | ||
| Free WiFi | No | ||
| Contact | (0919) 077-7396 | ||
| Other | Email: rosario.vikings@gmail.com | ||
Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café: Delicious Filipino Cusine in a Nipa Hut Village (Silang Cavite)
Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines
The efficient planning and design of Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café as a nipa hut village, with more than adequate physical distance between the well-designed and architectured small, big and two-storey huts surrounded by beautiful flowers and greeneries that naturally promotes air circulation and coolness, is what makes it the ideal pandemic dining venue near Metro Manila.
Aside from the wide and spacious walk-ways, its also has sufficient parking spaces and waiting areas to accommodate a long queue.
Salakot Main Hall
There is a concrete hall, which is equipped with a stage and multiple dining tables, that can cater to a large number of guests in case of special events and occasion.
While waiting for an available hut, we took our chance to take our photos by this beautiful stage and backdrop.
Salakot Café
Salakot Café has a dedicated space near the parking for those who prefer to have their coffee on the go.
The drinks served in the café is also available for diners as well.
Salakot Al-fresco Kubo-style Dining
The huts come in a variety of designs, shapes and sizes which makes them capable of entertaining diners of various numbers.
It also almost assures that returning diners will have a different hut ambiance to enjoy.
It also lives up to its name as Salakot hats (yes, not huts 😆) - the Philippine traditional lightweight cone-shaped headgear, are placed as decors for diners to take notice of.
This seems to be the biggest hut amongst them all.
We were a assigned to the hut opposite of the cafe. The servers responsible to serve our hut was a cheery and courteous couple whose excellent service made our dining experience exceptionally memorable.
Food
Starter
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| Tawilis Frito (160 php) |
The Tawilis Frito is adequately battered to deliver a delicate crisp followed by the tender and lightly salted fish meat. In sum, the entire tawilis was simply too irresistible not to munch on.
Soup
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| ♥ Bulalo (615 php) |
Salakot's Bulalo is evidently made from fresh and top-quality (probably Batangas-sourced) beef and vegetables.
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| ♥ Bulalo (615 php) |
In fact, it is one of the best bulalo we've had.
Fresh Catch
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| Shrimp Kare-Kare (470 php) |
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| ♥ Fried Boneless Bangus (440 php) |
As you can see, the Fried Boneless Bangus was well-marinated, precisely-fried, peppered and spiced. Needless to mention, the size justifies the price.
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| ♥ Talong w/ Gata (205 php) |
This is the first time we've tried eggplant cooked in coconut milk like this Talong w/ Gata. We absolutely loved the fragrance, creaminess and rich garlicky flavor of this dish! Will definitely order this again!
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| Java Rice (225 php) |
Of course, a meal is incomplete without rice so we ordered the Java Rice, which was not as remarkable as the viands but it is still a viable alternative to the plain rice for an extra cost.
Drinks
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| Buko Juice (85 php) |
Even though the beverage list, in addition to those served in its cafe, was rather expansive, we're all ordered the Buko Juice, which was filled with naturally sweet buko juice and tender young coconut meat. Since we have yet to chance upon a buko like this in Manila, we're quite satisfied with our choice.
Tsinoy Foodies Verdict
No doubt, with consistent its delicious Filipino dishes, professional service crew and well-managed hygienic atmosphere, Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café will emerge as one of the top dining coffee and dining destination in Cavite.
| Tsinoy Foodies Review Rating | Salakot Menu | |
| Ambiance | ★★★★★ | Salad | Rice | Finger Foods | Pancit | Pasta | Meals | Bundles | Favorite | Salu Salo | Desserts | Drinks | Cafe 1 | Cafe 2 | |
| Taste | ★★★★ | |
| Service | ★★★★ | |
| Price | ★★★ | |
| ♥=Favorites or Recommended | ||
| Salakot Alfresco Dining and Café |
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| Business Address | KM 47 Lalaan 1st Silang, Cavite |
| Business Hours | 10am-9pm |
| Payment Options | Cash |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Budget/Person | 250-800 |
| Free WiFi | No |
| Contact | |
| Other | |
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 | |
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