I have been hearing and reading good reviews about Chef Tatung. As you know, I love good deals, that's why I subscribe to groupons. I came across Chef Tatung's anniversary promo in Ensogo and grabbed the opportunity to finally try out this restaurant.
Tatung's Garden Cafe became a hit a few years back when Chef Myke Sarthou opened his home for private dinners in Quezon City. However, by word of mouth, people started to flock his place and it became a foodie's haven. Tatung's Garden Cafe was then opened to the public.
A year ago, Chef Mike opened his new restaurant in Taguig. It is located in the sprawling property of the DMCI group called Acacia Estates. For this restaurant, he concentrated on serving Filipino heirloom dishes.
Going to Chef Tatung was quite a travel for us, coming from the LA, aka lower Antipolo (lol) especially on a Saturday. However, when you get to Acacia Estates, it's pretty easy to spot the restaurant. Set amidst the low rise condominiums and some greenery, it automatically feels like you are far away from the city. Upon entering the restaurant, you are greeted by Filipino arcticrafts and furniture. The dining hall is huge but still gives a homey feel. There was also a big function room to the right of the main wing where they hold their Sunday buffet and Sugbahan.
We quickly scoured the menu to place our orders. There were some items though that we're not available like the Lumpiang ubod, Lemongrass Chicken Relleno and Sago't gulaman. We settled for the Tamarind Glazed Butterfly tilapia, Pokipoki Gratin, Binagoongang Pork Skewers, and Tatung's Fried Rice. For dessert, we ordered the Warm Tsoknut Chocolate Cake and the Pichi-pichi with Quezo de bola.
Among all the food that we ordered, what stood out was the Pokipoki Gratin and Chef Tatung's rice. Pokipoki is an Ilocano cuisine. I love Chef Tatung's version of this with layers of vigan longganisa, eggplant, egg, tomatoes, and carabao mozarella cheese. Mouth watering, indeed! Tatung's fried rice on the other hand reminds me of Kiampung Rice (Chinese fried rice cooked in Pork Stew). It was so good and filling and was already a meal itself. For the dessert, both had a unique taste and were really good. My son devoured the Warm Tsoknut Chocolate Cake like there was no tomorrow, that's why I was not able to get a picture of it because I was stopping him from eating it too fast! The Pichi-pichi with Quezo de Bola blew me away. It has a different texture compared to the other Pichi-Pichi's out there. It is slimy and that's what made it perfect! The melted Quezo de Bola gave it a different twist. I was totally sold!
I cannot wait to go back to Chef Tatung soon and try out the famous Slow Roasted Lechon Belly and another serving or two of that Pichi-pichi!
No comments:
Post a Comment