My family went a bit crazy at Rambla -- a Spanish Mediterranean restaurant by the owners of Las Flores (an old favorite). The difference is that its menu is more modern and uses gastronomy techniques. Although my parents have eaten here before, they still got too carried away ordering because they wanted us to try a variety of dishes.
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| Burrata, pesto, red wine cherry tomato, arugula |
Burrata is my all time favorite cheese. ALL TIME.
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| Ricotta gnudis - seasonal mushroom sauce, rosemary & hazelnuts |
The ricotta gnudis was so rich and tasty -- it was gooey and absorbed the mushroom sauce really well.
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| Foie gras mousse - caramelized apple, bailey's foam |
This mousse is the kind that is best enjoyed with your eyes closed. It was that dreamy. I used it to spread on top of bread and sometimes would grab my fork to eat it alone. The incorporation of caramelized apple and coffee bailey's was genius.
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| Cod croquettes with bourbon vanilla |
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| Catalan crispy flat bread - smoky aubergine, bell pepper, goat cheese |
The crispy flat bread was probably the most 'meh' dish of the night.
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| Organic egg bomb butifarra with white beans cream |
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| Their take on a scotch egg? The photo does not do it justice but the yolk is actually very runny |
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| Empanadas foie gras and pineapple jam |
Everyone agreed that the empanadas could be ordered for dessert -- which was exactly what R did when she visited the second time with friends. It was good but leaning more towards sweet than savory.
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| Slow crispy suckling pig with mustard sauce and bok choy |
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| Tagliatelle "Al Negro Di Sepia" & scallops |
Al dente squid ink pasta--so good! Just make sure you wash your teeth right after, hehe.
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| Baked cod fish - squid and pork sausage sauce |
I am also a huge seafood lover and cod is one of my favorites. This and the sea bass below were delicious! Just LOOK at the presentation of the sea bass.
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| Grilled sea bass with clams & white beans |
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| Inside out cannelloni - wagyu & smoked aubergine |
I didn't get the point of the cannelloni. I don't know if my tastebuds were dysfunctional from too many flavors from the previous dishes or this just did not taste like anything.
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| Churros |
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| Mango-Banana involtinis with coconut and white peach |
Dessert was underwhelming but most of the dishes hit the spot perfectly. I have never felt so stuffed in my entire life.
Rambla
G/F Joya Building, Joya Drive
Makati
