Elias, Robinson's Magnolia

Queso de Bola Cheesecake

The best way to start a meal is with dessert, Queso de Bola Cheesecake.

The Son, who doesn't really like cakes and pastries, shared this cheesecake

with me.  We almost finished the whole slice and

 had to  restrain ourselves from eating more. 

 The cheesecake was creamy, soft, rich, savory, delectable and 

Queso de Bola "cheesy".  It's base was made from oats, which gave it a different texture, 

a little bite, not soggy, not crunchy.  If we hadn't ordered too much, 

I would have gotten another slice of this awesome goodness.

[Mga sawsawan, patis, suka,  toyo, kalamansi at siling labuyo.]

Condiments, fish sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, local lemon (calamondin) and chili peppers.

Sizzling Tofu ...  was a bit of a disappointment, 

because it wasn't sizzling when it got to the table.

The waiter explained that the sauce would burn if it sizzled.

Hmmmm ...  isn't that  why you sizzle something?

People love the burnt texture at the bottom and would often scrape

these dark golden goodness off the sizzling plate.

Grilled Squid ... Son and Hubby love squid. I don't eat squid 

because it is tough and again, I feel like a savage gnashing on tough meat. 

Crispy Catfish (Hito) with coconut milk sauce. A sure winner!

Love this so much!

Pinakbet.  It had a a few pieces of crispy liempo on top which the Son likes.

This was alright but, Gerry's Pinakbet is tastier and cheaper. 

Our change, my credit card and the receipt were inside the 

belly of this wooden quail. I asked the waiter if they sold these quails 

at the restaurant. He said that most customers ask the same question.

O well.... it was cute though.

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I love Filipino food, second to Chinese fried rice...

We will be back.

/ chicsanders 2013