After having eaten at almost all the restaurants at UP Town Center, Red Onion Cafe was one of a few restaurants that I wanted to come back to. They have Taiwanese specialty foods that you can hardly resist. It was a good thing I got to come back to sample their specialty dishes thanks to co-owner Mark Endaya. It was too bad the other owner Wen Szu Lin was unable to join us due to his busy schedule.
Mark and Wen had a hand in making the recipes for Red Onion Cafe. They also had help from big name chefs in Taiwan and China. Me and other bloggers that I invited were able to sample their food and we went home with our full tummies and satisfied faces.
I had Freshly Squeezed Lemonade (P88) for drinks. The best part about this drink is the refill can be availed for 50% off.
The first dish we had was the 3 Spices Beef Noodle (half beef and half tendon) P288. The one above is not the actual serving as it was divided into small cups for all the bloggers who arrived. I really love their hand shaved noodles and we owe it all to their robotic chef.
The Taiwanse Crispy Dumplings (P198) made for a great appetizer. It is their version of gyoza but this one is breaded and served upside down. I give the dish 10 points for creativity and an even higher score for taste.
Unlike other versions of 3 Cups Chicken (P278), theirs did not have much bones which is always a plus in my eyes.
During my first visit here I could not stop raving about their Double Fried Sweet & Sour Pork (P228). When I got back, it impressed me even more which I did not think was possible. The crunchiness alone of the dish made it a must try.
Even if you would want to stay away from rice as much as possible, it would be real difficult to stay away from the Red Onion House Fried Rice (P188). This one is loaded with scallions, egg and red onion. I really suggest pairing it up with their meat dishes.
The Sichuan Mala Chicken (P198) was a bit spicy so I did not have much of it since I have low tolerance on spicy foods. The other bloggers did say the chicken is tender and this one is certainly worth trying.
The Ginger Mahi-Mahi (P398) is a bit pricey but when we tasted it, we knew right away that it was worth every penny. It is certainly a dish you would order when you come back.
The best dish served was the Walnut Shrimp (P388). It was great that everyone was taking one piece after the other when this was served until there was one left. Of course, just what you would expect, everyone did not want the last piece...except me.
We ended the evening with Mango Shaved Snow Ice (P138). No meal is complete without dessert and this dish ended our event perfectly.
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40 (mga) komento:
Name : Margaret Chan
email : compromise88@yahoo.com
Dish I want to try are the shave noodle
Name: Iris Castillo
Email: iris.castillo_31@yahoo.com
I would love to try Sichuan Mala Chicken! :)
Name: Pomping De Leon
Email: yuukiguitarist@gmail.com
I would love to try the Taiwanse Crispy Dumplings and the Red Onion House Fried Rice!
Robert Jonathan Chan
robertjonathanchan88@yahoo.com
I love noodle so I will first try their hand shave noodle by their robot
Rodney Tan
zalvaje@gmail.com
I want to try the 3 Spices Beef Noodle !!
Girlie Camungay
yeyecam@yahoo.com
I want to try the Ginger Mahi Mahi because I love seafoods.
Janice Que
que.jaja@ymail.com
I want to try the Double-Fried Sweet and Sour Pork :)
jagger camungay
jagger_augustine@yahoo.com.ph
Wanna try the Sichuan Mala Chicken! yum yum
Name: Marlene Yanga
Email: marlenerivera31@gmail.com
I really want to try the Walnut Shrimp.
Rae Mark Zantua
rmzantua@yahoo.com.ph
The double fried sweet and sour pork looks delicious and your blog makes me wanna try it out!
Maricel Fajardo
m_mendiola08@yahoo.com
I would like to try the hand shave noodle
Abigail Sy
gaylesy38@yahoo.com
I want to try the Walnut Shrimp
sherry ann gole cruz
khryza1022@yahoo.com
i would love to try the walnut shrimp!
yen morales
kehrinmorales@yahoo.com
i'd like to try their 3 Spices Beef Noodle
Lovelyn Pagulayan
lovelynpagulayan@yahoo.com
I'd like to try 3 Spices Beef Noodle (half beef and half tendon) aww so yummy :)
Phoebe Ruth M. Roberto
fibiruth@yahoo.com
I want to try the 3 Cups Chicken!!! :) Thanks
Name: kristine Pelayo
Email: kianismine@yahoo.com
Which dish do you want to try? I want to try the 3 Cups Chicken :)
Astra C. Alegre
A_C_E_@hotmail.com
I want to try the Walnut Shrimp ( :
helen gatbonton
helen_17gatbonton@yahoo.com.ph
i want to try the walnut shrimp
Jeddahlyn Gonzales
iamjedagon@gmail.com
I want to try the Sichuan Mala Chicken. Looks yummy!
Lory Gonzales
eirolselaznog@gmail.com
I want to try all especially the Double Fried Sweet & Sour Pork
Marcos Batac
marcosbatac@yahoo.com
I want to Try Double fried Sweet & Sour pork , Red Onion House Fried Rice and 3Spices Beef noodle.
Sophia Vera
verapia@yahoo.com
I want to try Sichuan Mala Chicken, Double fried sweet and sour pork and 3 spices beef noodle.
Name: Liberty Floro
Email: floro.luth@yahoo.com
Which dish do you want to try? Red Onion House Fried Rice and Walnut Shrimp
Paula Romana Alagao
whitsplash14@yahoo.com
I love to try the Double Fried Sweet & Sour Pork and the desserts! :)
Name: Arjayssa Reyes
Email:cesa.cipe12@gmail.com
Which dish do you want to try? I want to try the Walnut SHrimp! I love seafoods!
Sena Gonzales
senaagonzales@gmail.com
I want to try the double fried sweet & sour pork & the walnut shrimp.
Lorielyn Nocasa
yhie0508@gmail.com
I am curious to taste the walnut shrimp. does it taste like walnut talaga?? i love seafoods can't wait to try it ヽ(•‿•)ノ ❤ ♬ ✩
Name: Maria Elizabeth P. Andres
Email: mariaelizabeth_pablo@yahoo.com
I want to try Double Fried Sweet & Sour Pork because I love sweet & sour dishes
Agnes Dela Cruz
magnet972@yahoo.com
I want to try the walnut shrimp
Dong Andres
lightcrusader1@yahoo.com
I want to try the taiwanese crispy dumplings
Ma. Eddielli R. Bungay
eddielli.bungay@gmail.com
I want to try the hand shave noodles. I bet it is the best noodle so far! :)
I want the walnut shrimp!
Cecille Azucena
thabibe11@gmail.com
Leilani Gamboa
killboredom08@hotmail.com
I wish to try the seafoods dish.
Taiwanse Crispy Dumplings
Ma. Elinor Semira
elinorsemira0124 at gmail dot com
Riyalyn Gatdula
raingatdula@gmail.com
Sichuan Mala Chicken
Kirsten Allysandra San Juan
kirstally@gmail.com
I want to try the Walnut Shrimp!
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