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Monday, February 8, 2016
KAFE BATWAN: New Menu for the New Year


 One of the best Filipino Restaurants that I could recommend to my friends would be SARSA. Sarsa came from the genius mind and palate of CHEF JAYPS. Negranese cooking was perfectly done to enhance the flavor of Filipino dishes and lure people in. One of SARSA's sister brand is KAFE BATWAN.
 KAFE BATWAN is located in the ROCKWELL area of MAKATI. Granted that it is Makati, I made an effort visiting KAFE BATWAN because of its incredible dishes and amazing chef.
 This time around, I was excited and thrilled that I would be able to try out the new dishes from KAFE BATWAN for the New Year.
Things started off with the MONGGO TRIO (220Php). Green, black and red monggo with fried danggit and coconut milk. Honestly, I don't like monggo. I don't eat it. But, this dish totally changed that. NO JOKE. The danggit was salty and gave a flavor contrast to the monggo. The monggo was cooked in a way that the coconut milk enriched its flavor and deliberately made it malinamnam or tasty and savory. The pork in the middle is perfect to make us non vegetarians to love the dish even more.
 Another revelation was the KAFE BATWAN LAING (250Php). Grilled coconut meat and pork rinds. This was an excellent dish. Well executed and perfect with rice. Did I mention they have a bunch of rice to partner their dishes with? If you are a rice eater such as I, please go for their GARLIC COCONUT RICE or the new DANGGIT FRIED RICE. Yeah, you'll love it here.
 A staple of any Filipino Restaurant would be the sisig. KAFE BATWAN made theirs a little extreme. THE BRAINY PORK SISIG (440Php) with siracha sauce. Believe it or not, the sauce isn't too spicy so just mix it all in. The Sisig, on the other hand, has a little bit of crunch. The product of different parts of a pig. Don't ask what they are. Just know that they are so good.

 The COCO JAM-MARINATED GRILLED LIEMPO with Batwan atchara (355Php) is something that works. Grilled Liempo could be a little salty but it worked with the coco jam. The sweetness melts into the meat and that makes it perfect.
 The best dish for me though would be the NOSE TO TAIL KARE-KARE (500Php). Served with ginamos, this dish is somewhat a deconstructed KARE-KARE. The meat were grilled to give it a little burnt taste while the peanut sauce gives a little sweetness that is balanced through the ginamos' salty flavor.
For dessert, there is only two dishes that you must get. The SIZZLING BUDBUD (250Php) and the BRAZO CREPE (280Php)
 The sizzling budbud (above) is somewhat similar to PUTO BUMBONG but on steriods. It in itself is not sweet but is sort of a sticky rice dish. With the addition of the ube butter and coco pandan coffee cream, the dish comes full circle. The other dessert to try is the BRAZO CREPE (below). It looks like a lame pacman creation but it is simple and straight forward. The rum cream sauce works and I swear by it. Delicious ending.
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KAFE BATWAN in the ROCKWELL, MAKATI area is like a reincarnation of SARSA. Same feeling but on a different flavor and level. I believe that this restaurant is more adventurous. Menu is somewhat similar to SARSA but it has a different set of best sellers and a diverse take on Negranese cooking. I can say this proudly: When I am asked by my foreign friends and balikbayan relatives, this is one of those restaurants that I point them too. Yes, I am in love with SARSA and KAFE BATWAN. 

KAFE BATWAN
122 Joya Lofts & Tower, Amorsolo Drive,
Rockwell, Makati City, Metro Manila
7am- 10:30pm

LINKS: 
KAFE BATWAN: GLOBE partners with CHEF JAYPS
SARSA: Awesome Get Together
SARSA: Damn Good Food
SARSA: Revisited

Disclaimer: Was invited to this tasting. Wrote this based on my experience. Yes, I'll go back.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
KABILA's Christmas Special Salo Salo Set

 
 It was an occasion that I wasn't going to pass up. Before the end of the year, a little get together was arranged by Mela of The Rain Tree Group. I ended up going a bit early and this is what I saw.
 So when I entered KABILA in Greenbelt, I was actually surprise with all the decors and the table set up. It was the perfect little Christmas get together. A great choice for a Christmas party or a simple rendezvous.
 To start, drinks were served.
I was able to try their version of a gin pomelo with cucumber. It was a bit too strong for me so I tried to take small sips only. I tasted something refreshing. Maybe next time, I would ask the staff to lower the alcohol content.
Different appetizers were then served to start off the meal.

The ENSALADANG KABILA is their version of a salad. The use of pomelo and sweet nuts gave this a great twist. I enjoyed partnering this with the different dishes served.
Up next was the DINAKDAKAN. Different crispy and fried pork bits were added to a sort of grilled pig meat. A side of vinegar with some soy is just perfect.
If that wasn't enough, MELTED KESONG PUTI was placed infront of me. The cheese was a bit sweet so I couldn't stop myself from getting one after another.
Then the main courses arrived. 
The PORK BELLY ROLL had a crispy layer of skin. The meat and the fat content was deadly that you might want to lessen intake of such... Then again, you only live once. 
Another heart stopper was KABILA's version of BONE MARROW BULALO. A treat from Tagaytay, this soup dish has tender meat and a lot of marrow so it was definitely rich.
The SPICY CHICKEN ADOBO sa PULA, is a version of the adobo. It had a little zing from being spicy but it wasn't too much for me. I enjoyed the flavor profile on this one. Pretty basic but delicious.
For a little bit of "healthy living", the FRENCH BEAN GISING GISING was served. Skipped because it was veggies but it did smelled wonderful. Sort of like curry like.
The PANCIT KABILA reminds me of pansit habhab on a different level. Served in a banana leaf, their version takes me back in time. Old school and yummy.
This colorful dish is actually somewhat healthy. GINDARA MAYONESSA. Underneath all the chopped veggies, their home made mayo is placed on top of the gindara fish. The flavor was smooth and the fish was properly cooked.
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Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish the entire meal as I had to go somewhere else. Given the quality of the dishes and the price of around 600++Php per person, this is quite a steal. The flavors give you that Filipino feel. You won't need to clean up after the party and you won't have to pay for the electricity. In my book, that sounds perfect!!!!







 M CAFE SUNDAY BOUTIQUE BRUNCH

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MUSEUM CAFE/ M CAFE / KABILA
Ayala Museum Complex
Makati Avenue cor De La Rosa St.
Makati City.
Contact 632.7573000 or 632.7576000
*** Greenbelt Mall


Set of 6 Php. 550++
Set of 10 Php. 650++





KABILA PASKO SALU-SALO

SET FOR 6
OPTION 1

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
SMOKED BANGUS SALAD
"M"PANADA
PINAKBET POT
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
LENGUA ESTOFADO
GINDARA MAYONESSA
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
KABILA HALO-HALO

SET FOR 6 
OPTION 2

ITEMS
ENSALADANG KABILA
SMOKED BANGUS CRISPY FRIED LUMPIANG TOGUE
FRENCH BEANS GISING GISING
PORK BBQ SKEWERS
CHICKEN GALLANTINA
CALLOS ESPANYOL
PINAPUTOK NA PLA-PLA
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
BUKO PANDAN
SET FOR 10
OPTION 1

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
FRIED KANGKONG CRISPS
FRESH LUMPIA
GINATAANG SITAW AT KALABASA
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
LENGUA ESTOFADO
GINDARA MAYONESSA
GRILLED CHICKEN INASAL
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
KABILA HALO-HALO
ASIAN FRUIT PLATTER

SET FOR 10
OPTION 2

ITEMS
MELTED QUESONG PUTI
ENSALADANG KABILA
SMOKED BANGUS CRISPY FRIED LUMPIANG TOGUE
KABILA PORK BELLY ROLL
CHICKEN GALLANTINA
CALLOS ESPANYOL
GRILLED SALMON HEAD BELLY SINIGANG SA MISO
FRENCH BEANS GISING GISING
PANDAN RICE
SUMAN BIBINGKA
BUKO PANDAN
ASIAN FRUIT PLATTER


P.S. They also have a holiday bake sale.. Just in case!!!!
Also, the list and the prices may change anytime so please check out the details with them first.

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to try out this treat.  On a personal note, thank you Mela for the Christmas Gift. I wish you all the best and Happy Holidays!
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