I seldom enjoy dining in restaurants that serve native dishes because I feel that "whatever they're serving, I am cookin' ". So it came as a bit of a surprise for me that Mesa was able to impress my stubborn palate. Aside from the dishes being really delicious, they were also served in very visually appetizing ways. (Post almost a year delayed, sorry.)
These were the laing versions they have... subtle in their difference but different, nevertheless.
The fried tilapia was quite the scene stealer of the night, as you can see.... really crispy and served with four sauces.
This squid dish, I personally loved.... sauteed perfectly in olive oil, not chewy nor gummy at all.
And who wouldn't enjoy their inihaw sampler that had everything "grillable" in perfect array on a huge platter!
Mesa is definitely a restaurant I would recommend, not just for balikbayans, but for all who love Filipino cuisine. (Did I mention that the price is suprisingly reasonable?!!!)
I've never seen fried tilapia served this way! The squid sauteed in olive oil is a must try for me. Baka wala na itong Mesa pag-uwi ko ah.
ReplyDeletemeron pa, bertN! pero hurry na din so you can try all the items on the menu. hahaha...
Deletewinner ang presentation ong tilapia, right? and that squid dish is so divine! bakashon na, dali! :)
parang masarap yung squid & inihaw!!
ReplyDeletewinners naman sila lahat, pinkcookies. i swear, masarap lahat. but yes, favorite ko din that night the squid. i wish i knew the recipe para i could do it at home. parang madali no?
DeleteWow, looks yummy. i like the squid at inihaw...
ReplyDeletegreat choices, mhie! theyre my favorite that night, too!
DeleteWe ate there during our last visit several months ago. I loved it, but hubby wasn't impressed. Di niya kasi alam ang lasa ng tunay na Pinoy cooking. Sanay siya sa luto ko na mala-MacGyver sa pagka-resourceful hahaha.
ReplyDeleteNext time try the Kare Kare!
oh, talaga, J, the kare is good? sige sige, will try that next time. too bad your hubs didnt enjoy much...
DeleteWas that the babby squid in olive oil? I loved that too as well as the laing 2 ways! :) The inihaw sampler looks so delectable, it's making me super hungry!!
ReplyDeleteyup, Guia, that's the same baby squidlings! so good no!
DeleteI love Mesa!:)
ReplyDeleteShalum, we havent been back, since. sana magka time ulit kami to eat there. ;) favorite nyo pala ang Mesa. :)
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