Last summer, my sister who is a US-based nurse, came to the Philippines for her yearly vacation, and stayed all throughout those two weeks in her friend's condo unit in Grass Residences. Since this condo is located at the back of SM North Edsa, we frequented that mall and ate at various restaurants there. The night before she left for the US, we chose to have a despedida dinner at Tres Cuisine at The Block.
This restaurant that serves Filipino and Spanish cuisine has been in existence for
about five years but it was our first time there. Hopefully, I could be there a second time soon because I loved most of the dishes that we ordered
plus the attentive and efficient service.
What we had:
Main Dishes:
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| Classic Beef Kare-Kare-Kare, P393. This is the dish Tres Cuisine is mainly known for and it didn't disappoint. The nutty sauce was flavorful and with the right consistency. The beef and tripe slices were tender. But of course, the "bagoong" or shrimp paste completed the overall taste and satisfaction this popular Filipino dish brought. Why is it called Kare-Kare-Kare? Because there are three steps to enjoy it (yup, you have to work a little. Haha!). First, pour the sauce, which is served separately, into the dish, then sprinkle the ground peanuts all over. Lastly, drizzle some chili oil, which is of course, optional.  |
Crispy Pata, ala carte, P623. (only P33 on promo)
Who could resist ordering this for just P33 if your bill reaches P1,500? Certainly not us! We took advantage of Tres' promo and enjoyed this
crunchy, savory delight that brought us pure porcine pleasure.
Sinfully delicious if you're like me who's on maintenance BP meds!
Classic Bagnet, P243.
Didn't get to taste this but the kids said they loved the crackle of the pork skin.
Didn't get to taste this but the kids said they loved the crackle of the pork skin.
Sinigang na Salmon sa Miso, P363.
Something to balance the diet that dinnertime. Fish!
The hot, sour broth was very comforting.
Pancit Canton, P283.
It was a pleasant surprise to be served fried chicken with your order of pancit.
It was a pleasant surprise to be served fried chicken with your order of pancit.
How nice! A complete meal in itself.
Calamares, P233.
Another seafood dish to balance our diet. The kids loved this one both
Another seafood dish to balance our diet. The kids loved this one both
as pica-pica and "ulam" (viand).
Ensaladang Talong, P153.
I was a little excited for this but was a bit disappointed that it was too mushy and soupy. I would have loved it without the watery texture.
I was a little excited for this but was a bit disappointed that it was too mushy and soupy. I would have loved it without the watery texture.
Desserts:
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| Birthday Mangoes, P153./slice Loved this one for the rich mango taste without being too saccharine. |
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| Fruit Salad, P93. Nothing so special about this: canned fruit cocktail mixed with cream and accompanied by two wafer sticks. |
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| Leche Flan, P83. This was really good! Creamy, milky and firm, not soggy or overly soft. Yummy! Drinks:
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Tres Cuisine offers an impressively extensive
menu and even has a number of variations to some
dishes. Their Kare-Kare-Kare, for instance, comes in several varieties like Grilled
Sugpo, Crispy Beef, and Crispy Pata. Hhmmm..interesting! I wonder as I write
this why we hadn't thought of ordering these unique kare-kare versions. Anyway,
servings are for sharing, making Tres an ideal place to bring family and
friends. There are even two function rooms for 20 and 40 people - ideal for celebrating occasions.
Try Tres Cuisine, folks!
Try Tres Cuisine, folks!
Happy
eating!
