CAFE JUANITA: An Old Favourite

Cafe Juanita has been in operation for almost a decade and has been reviewed by columnists and bloggers I think for the nth time but I haven’t tried it until now. Having studied in college near the area I can’t believe that it is only now that I got to eat in them gem of a restaurant and when I say GEM..I mean it really is a gem of a restaurant. Wow.

I love the whole bohemian, artsy vibe of the place. It is literally full of antiques, art, and other knick-knacks that serve as decorations as well as being sold for sale. Cafe Juanita, I think serves one of the best authentic Filipino food in town and not only that the other items on their menu like the Chinese and Japanese dishes are excellent as well. This restuarant is a must-try. Don’t be deceived by the exterior of the restaurant because the food is great so do try it out! Don’t be hindered by standards, the restaurant is comfort food so expect it to be that way.

 

The Cookbook Kitchen

Note: I didn’t have time to bring my camera. All photos are from the Cookbook Kitchen website.

The Cookbook Kitchen is a hole-in-the-wall homey restaurant deep in Mandaluyong. I’ve been reading about it for months now but didn’t have the time to actually try it. BF and I were hesitant at first since it might just be a waste of time and money..but it was OK. We got lost going there and almost gave up but we were already starving so we had to find it. It’s a house that has been converted into a restaurant. Don’t expect fine dining ‘coz this ain’t it. It’s very “artsy” and the feel of the place is just right for the kind of food they serve which we liked. Although, I felt we paid too much for what we ordered. Nevertheless, we enjoyed our meal and would return to that restaurant again.

The Squash Soup – I like this soup particularly because it tasted fresh and the flavor of the squash was complimented very well by the sour cream (just the right amount not too much).