Elena N.
Yelp
4.5 STARS
Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Party of: 7
What: Birthday Dinner (had a reservation)
*OYSTER SISIG: fried oysters in tempura batter, japanese mayo, quail egg ($13)
*PULPO ROMESCO: grilled octopus, romesco, pineapple chimichurri ($15)
*SPANISH PORK SISIG: pig's ear and snout, onion, japanese mayo ($10)
*LENGUA ESTOFADO: beef tongue, red wine sauce, tomato, thyme ($12)
*CHORIZO SHRIMP AL AJILLO: garlic confit, chorizo, shrimp ($12) x2
*TRUFFLE SCALLOPS: raw scallops, yuzu truffle, masago ($12) x3
*PANANG CURRY MUSSELS: panang paste, garlic, coconut milk, side of sourdough ($14)
*RED WINE SHORTRIB MECHADO: short rib, red wine sauce, thyme, mashed potato ($26)
*SIZZLING CRISPY PATA: deep fried boneless pork hock, tamarind ($28)
*BONE MARROW STEAK FRIED RICE: rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, bone marrow ($26) x2
*UNI PALABOK: sea urchin, ikura, smoked tinapa ($24) x2
*CRAB ALIGUE TORTA: crab meat, egg, crab fat fried rice ($24) x2
*Bottle Los Vascos, Cabernet Sauvignon ($50)
*Bottle Aruma, Malbec ($50) x2
*Espresso Martini ($14) x2
*Yuzu Guava ($14) x2
*Sochu Ginger ($14)
We were celebrating two birthdays. This was the restaurant of choice for one of the bday boys. I showed up a little early with two of the guys, so we started off with drinks at the bar. The bartender was sweet and attentive. We asked for drink recommendations and she made the yuzu cocktail. It was light and refreshing which is what I was in the mood for. (I believe they only have a beer and wine license.)
Dinner was in kind of private area off in the corner. It was nice to have a little space of our own. The food was delish! I love sea urchin, so the uni palabok was up my alley. And the bone marrow steak friend rice? Rich, flavorful, and savory! We should have only ordered one of each main as we had a lot of leftovers for all those dishes. I think the server recommended two of each, but we should have just done one and ordered more if needed. Just a tip if you are in a big party and just want to try a bunch of things.
Fun spot to have a birthday dinner!