Manila Photo Walk for August Part 3: Casa Roces
Friday, September 30, 2011
Hungry and tired, we headed to Casa Roces in Malacañang for lunch – at 4 PM! I’ve read good things about Casa Roces and was glad to finally have the opportunity to troop to Manila and try this place out. We decided to eat first, explore later since we were sticky, dirty and ravenous.
Sweet onions in a flavorful broth topped with gruyere caramelized crouton
Spanish-inspired pasta dish of sliced chorizos and paprika
The aldente angel hair pasta gives you a kick at the end thanks to the paprika. The light tomato sauce meshes well with the spicy chorizo meatball as well. Overall the dish was delicious but oily.
Pan-friend sole fillets with butter and capers
The fish was crunchy in the outside and juicy in the inside that just melts in your mouth. You can really taste the capers in the fish without the presence of actual capers. The fish soaked in butter, which sounds bad for your health but utterly delicious for you palette, goes perfect with rice – it will make you want to down a lot of rice.
The second floor has several function rooms that can accommodate meetings and private parties.
You also have the option to dine outdoors; just make sure to slather insect repellent.After touring the rest of the house, we were ready for dessert!
Malacañang Frozen Souffle P380This is their best seller and the most expensive thing we ordered. It is like nothing I’ve ever tasted before. The lemon flavor of the soufflé is complimented by the speckles of pistachios around it. The top part of the dessert is a mix of a froth and mousse while the bottom portion seemed like a denser meringue. This is the perfect dessert to end your meal since it washed down all the flavors from the previous dishes. It’s a light and delectable end to a heavy lunch.
You’ll also love the staff of Casa Roces. They were all friendly, eager to serve and knowledgeable about the property. All our questions were correctly and gamely answered by them.
We originally wanted to tour the Malacañang area but it was already 6 PM and we were too tired already. Despite the sore feet and sticky feeling, the August Photo Walk was an absolute success. I felt inspired after being able to shoot and explore Manila. There is soooo much more of Manila that I want to discover.The rest of my Manila Photo Walk for August posts are here: Part 1 and Part 2. Make it a Manila weekend and have a staycation in the city. Book your hotel here.
* Additional photos from Danix Labudahon.
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Casa Roces
1153 J.P. Laurel corner Aguado Streets, San Miguel, Manila (just across Malacañan Palace)
02-7355896, 02-7084020
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Past Photo Walks:
January - Quiapo and Makati
February - Negros Occidental
March - Zamboanga
April - Corregidor
May - Bellarocca
June - Cirque du Soleil's Varekai and White MoonBar
July - Venice Piazza Food Adventure
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