Salu, The Filipino Restaurant, Turns One and Proves Masarap Mabuhay sa Pinas

Last June 9, 2016, Salu, The Filipino Restaurant owned by the celebrity couple, Romnick Sarmenta and Harlene Bautista, opened its doors to the hungry Manilenos to provide authentic treats from different parts of Philippines. After one year, they thrive and is ready to offer more delectable and unique surprises for customers who deserve more when it comes to Pinoy food trip.

The restaurant opened their anniversary month with a blockbuster promo of buy take 1 take 1 of their famous ‘BLK’ (Binagoongang Lechon Kare-kare). A Piso for Brazo de Kalabasa shall also be enjoyed by the first 100 guests for every purchase of Php500.00 on June 11, 2017. Both of these promos were made to give thanks to all Ka-Salu/s who have dined and craved for the best of Salu plates this past year. “Masarap at nakakataba ng puso ang aming unang taon. So we thought, why not give thanks and extend to our customers those blessings that we earned because of their trust through these simple promos. These two dishes, BLK and Brazo De Kalabasa, are our top moving dish and desert on our first year. So its fitting to grant a ‘one’ of a kind treat with buy ‘one’ take ‘one’ and a ‘one’ peso dessert, as we turn ‘one”, shared by Mr. Sarmenta.

During the thanksgiving lunch that had happened last June 9, 2017, the celebrity couple also shared a colorful year that was for Salu. These include gaining tie ups with some organizations such as Hashtag Philippines through Antoinette Taus, where average of 300 kids are fed every event with Salu packed lunches that comes with love notes from volunteers. Salu was also chosen to represent the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao for the biggest food convention in the world – Madrid Fusion, where they showcased their best southern dishes that’s available only at restaurant. Chefs, culinary experts and delegates of the congress were in awe with the taste of Mindanao cuisines that’s unique and distinct due to special ingredients such as pampa, that’s famous in Mindanao. Some of the featured dishes include Beef Kulma, Syagul Pagi, Utak Utak and Pyanggang. “We are grateful to be chosen by DOT-ARMM headed by Mrs. Ayesha Mangudadatu Dilangalen, to represent their region at the presitigous Madrid Fusion. We have built this brand to be the culinary authority when it comes to all things Filipino. And being chosen to participate in such convention was an affirmation that indeed, we somehow are in the right path of meeting our mission. Hopefully on our second year, we can serve more authentic plates and continue to be a portal for all guests to discover all the flavors of this country, especially those that are still undiscovered”, says Mrs. Harlene Bautista.

On its second year, Salu also unveils their campaign #SarapMabuhay. This showcases not just the exciting flavors that this country has to offer but also highlights the abundance of fresh ingredients that can make any kitchen push for magic. It also refers to the kind of people that you dine with which ranges from family, friends and even strangers and the overall experience of ‘salu-salo’ in the Philippines which has always been distinct. The campaign would still highlight the adventures of the owners as they search for the next utlimate plates to bring back home to Salu, to be made available for all who wants to discover more. Exciting products and experiences are also up for grabs for all diners. The Pilipinas Platter, their version of a group feast, gives customers an opportunity to taste all the specialities in different parts of the Philippines. All the cuisines are creatively plated on a special carved Pilipinas wooden plate. Luto Ni Nanay gives moms a chance to cook with the talented chefs of Salu as they learn to prepare one of a kind dishes for the family. All these plus and addition to their already exciting range of pinoy to pinoy fused dishes called Likhang Salu will be served and made available this June!

The culinary authority stands still even stronger on its second year with so much offering to its customers. Visit them for a one of a Pilipinas Food Trip at Sct. Torillo, Cor. Sct. Fernandez, Barangay Sacred Heart, Quezon City. For reservations, questions and queries, you may call Salu’s hotline 02-282-15-12, or contact them through their facebook fan page.

Tambayan Sa Kanto - Place to Chill Out in The Podium

Never did I know that there is something like this Resto in Podium until I was invited. Cool! because this types of Resto are not too many in Places like that serving the all Filipino Recipe and what I'm talking about is the No Fusion Type of Menu. We'll if this is you're type then you can go visit Tambayan sa Kanto Restaurant which serves Authentic All Filipino Recipe that Pinoy Palate will crave for.

Lets take a look at the ambiance that it has. It has a cozy look and big capacity of around 100 people (on my estimate) in combination of the Inside and Outside Dine Area, around 16 - 20 seats on the 2nd Floor then another 16 - 20 seats in the Conference Area which is also in the 2nd Floor and can be separated into 2 rooms via the folding wall divider.

Dining Area Inside the Restaurant

Dining Area on 2nd Floor of the Restaurant

Conference Area

To give you an idea, let me show you what were served to us when we visited Tambayan sa Kanto, and to make it even better. They served the best sellers to our group.

Mani

Yes they have 'Mani' and this was served as our starter then the shakes that each of us prefer. Range of different Shakes from basic like Chocolate, Vanilla to the Amazing Fresh Fruit Shakes. You'll appreciate this even better especially if you're a fan of fruit shakes.

 

Next on the course, Soup and it is called KBL, short for Kadyos-Baboy-Langka were the ingredient "kadyos" were supplied strait from Ilo-Ilo to Tambayan sa Kanto Restaurant. One of the Pride of this restaurant because this Recipe was inherited by the owner from her grandparents in Ilo-Ilo.

KBL(Kadyos, Baboy, Langka)

Salad and Appetizer was serve after KBL. Ensaladang Pinoy which used fresh ingredients then Chicharon Liempo which I like because it was served in thin strips, crispy and really appetizing and to be honestly I can take this as my main course and be full if they served rice earlier.

Ensaladang Pilipino and Chicharon Liempo

And now the Main Course, starting with the Crispy Grease less Bagnet. One of the Favorite in this Restaurant as well because of its authenticity, this is special really because it takes around a couple of weeks to prepare this kind of meal and this was another inherited recipe that the owner had from her grand parents in Ilocos. Taste really good which matches either with rice or can serve as "Pulutan" for your beer buckets. Another choice that you can have or can serve as main course or 'pulutan' is their Crispy Tadyang ng Baka.

Bagnet and Crispy Tadyang ng Baka

Healthier option in our main course was the Baked Tilapia and Laing and the Coconut Crusted Prawns

Coconut Crusted Prawns and Baked Tilapia

And lastly, Dessert and you will like the way they came up with them because it is not the usual dessert that you're used to,

You can visit Tambayan sa Kanto which is just in The Podium's ground floor next to the elevator.

You can also check: https://www.facebook.com/TambayanSaKantoResto