Note: This restaurant is already closed.
My fellow bloggers and I were invited by OpenRice to try this new Filipino restaurant at The Podium called Sa Kanto (emphasis on the 'Sa'). From the people behind Il Ponticello, Sa Kanto specializes in Filipino dishes with a twist.
Salads
Starters
Bar Chow
We were also served the following bar chows:
Main Entrees
We had the following beef dishes:
Ensaladang Ampalaya |
We were served Ensaladang Ampalaya (Php 145), a mix of ampalaya, tomatoes, and onion. We were told that it wasn't bitter, but didn't take the challenge: I don't eat ampalaya, sorry. :(
Starters
Gambas Chorizo |
We were also served Gambas Chorizo (Php 330) as a starter. The dish has sauteed tiger prawns, Spanish chorizo, chili, and garlic. The spiciness is just right for me. I liked it that I think I could finish the whole dish.
Bar Chow
We were also served the following bar chows:
Dynamites |
Fishballs |
Isaw |
We were given their bestseller, Dynamite (Php 250) and some of their yet-to-be-introduced dishes: Isaw and Fishballs. Dynamites are breaded and deep-fried chili fingers stuffed with beef and cheese. I have a low tolerance for anything spicy but I was able to finish a piece of the dynamite, I liked it. The fishballs are served with both hot and sweet sauces. I don't usually eat isaw but I'll take Sa Kanto's Isaw anytime.
Main Entrees
We had the following beef dishes:
Crispy Tadyang |
Kare-kare |
We got Crispy Tadyang (Php 445), which are fried selected beef ribs. Surprisingly, the beef is sooo tender. I agree that the beef really falls off the bone. We also got Kare-kare (Php 380), roasted beef oxtail, and tripe stew in peanut sauce. Kare-kare is one of my favorite dishes and it didn't disappoint me. I could taste the ground peanut in the sauce, which I really love.
Pork Binagoongan |
Kanto Style Fried Chicken |
Spicy Eggplant |
Adobong Hito |
I wasn't able to stay for dessert but I'll definitely go back to try those desserts and the other dishes they offer. The homey ambiance is recommended for low-key lunches and dinners. This is a place where you can really relax while enjoying comforting Filipino food.
Thanks for having us, Sa Kanto.
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Sa Kanto by Il Ponticello
Ground Floor
The Podium
ADB Avenue
Mandaluyong City
Contact No.4779045
Operating Hours:
11:00AM to 10:00PM (weekdays)
10:00AM to 10:00PM (weekends)
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Hi TR Aurelius! Sana soon.hehe. :D
Delete^I agree. Always loved spicy foods so Gambas Chorizo would be on my list. :)
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Hi Vallafax! I bet you'll love the dynamites! :)
DeleteDon't laugh, but I've always been too shy to attend any of Open Rice's events..or any blogger events for that matter hehe
ReplyDeleteThe food looks interesting though!I'll check it out sometime :)
Hi Richie! Know what? This is my first ever blogger event.hahaha. :) And I wasn't able to stay for dessert pa. ;)
DeleteOoo, looks yummy! Dynamite looks great. I'd order than without second thought :P
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! A piece is enough for me. I can't tolerate more.haha. :D
DeleteI actually got 2 pieces of the Dynamite.. haha.. XD Anyway, don't worry 'cause you didn't miss a lot naman on the desserts. They're good but not the super-memorable-I-shouldn't-have-missed-them type :)
ReplyDeleteReally? Damn,you're so galing with spicy food pala! :)
Deleteparang ang dami nyong kinain. :)
ReplyDeletePero their food really look great! And its a great touch that they also added some street foods.
They are kinda pricey nga lang noh?
Hi Ile Odarod! Yeah, marami talaga! I agree that they're kinda pricey. hehe. :)
Deletehala ang saraaaaaaaaaap!
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Hi JC! Yes, it really is. :)
DeleteI wannavisit Pinas na so I can visit all these wonderful restos.
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs. A! Mahaba na ata ang resto list mo.hehe. :)
Deletewoooahhh.. ang lapit ko sa Podium bat di ko to alam hahahah.. thanks for the share.. this I have to try thanks
ReplyDeleteSa Kanto is a near ECHOstore Podium. :) Medyo tago siya, that's why. ;)
Deletesarap naman :)
ReplyDeleteYep, sarap talaga. ;)
DeleteI pass by this place at the Podium everyday but I have yet to try it. I'll put it on my "Where to Eat Next List" and give it a go. The food looks nice and the prices are reasonable naman. :)
ReplyDeleteP.S. I love ensaladang talong! Hahaha :D
So you're an Ortigas girl also? :) Woah, I don't eat eggplant (unless it's in a Moussaka) :)
DeleteYummy! Made me realize I've been wishing for Kare Kare for months now. Heheh! =)
ReplyDeleteWoah, go and treat yourself a good Kare-kare! :) I love Kare-kare and I go crazy if I can't find one right away. :D
DeleteOooohhhh! Super yummy pix. My first pick is ensaladang ampalaya because I love veggies so much! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Liz! Good for you, I didn't try the ampalaya.hahaha. :)
DeleteWhat a sumptuous way to present our favorite pinoy food! Yummy. I wanna try all of these! - Eats
ReplyDeleteHi Chan! I hope you can try this too. :D
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