Mesa – Tomas Morato, Manila

My last meal in Manila was at Mesa in Tomas Morato. The food was impressive and the price, relatively “cheap” (by local & Singapore Standards). No regrets on the calories that went into my tummy that night! Delish!

I have been asked on several occasions by my Non-Filipino friends to explain What is a real Filipino food?. I still find it a very hard question to answer up to this date even if I am a Filipino.

Today, let’s go with this explanation (boohoo!) – Filipino Cuisine has evolved throughout the centuries with influences coming from different parts of the world – a lil bit of this and a lil bit of that and most of the time a combination of sweet, sour & salty flavours in one single dish.

Here are some of the Filipino dishes we tried at Mesa:

Sisig with Egg (PHP180)

Baked Scallops with Garlic Butter Scallops on a
Half Shell with Garlic Butter Compound (PHP210)

Tofu Salad (PHP240)

Crispy Boneless Pata – Deep Fried Pork Leg (PHP440)

Crispy Boneless Tilapia (PHP290)

Tilapia Simmered with Mustard Leaves and Coconut Sauce (PHP290)

Bangus Belly Bistek Style Braised in Soya and Calamansi (PHP290)

Laing 2 Ways Taro Leaves, Pork, Shrimp Paste and Coconut Cream,
Topped with Adobo Flakes – Original and Crispy (PHP150)

Bagoong Rice Stir fried Rice Tossed with Shrimp Paste with
Shredded Green Mango (PHP145)

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I think I just found my new “to-go-to” Filipino restaurant when I am in Manila! It’s definitely going to be at Mesa!

Our family of gluttons enjoying every plate on the table!

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Mesa
Tomas Morato 264 Tomas Morato Ave
Sacred Heart, Quezon City
Tel: (02) 441-5197

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