I never thought I could have a quiet dinner at Chelsea Market Cafe in Serendra. Most days, it is impossible to get a table there. I guess our timing was good as it was a slow Tuesday night when we went there.
I like Chelsea's interiors which is very light and airy reminiscent of chic American cafes. The dark colored bookshelves by the wall give added dimension. I enjoyed looking at the different objects artistically placed in each shelf.
Their ever attentive server immediately handed us the menu and a complimentary bread plate consisting of focaccia bread, whole roasted garlic and an olive oil/balsamic vinegar with parmesan dip.
We decided to have a light dinner and ordered a Salad and Prawn Gambas to share.
Their Salad is impeccable. This salad strikes me as having a good balance of tastes and textures. The sweetness from the apple slices goes well with the salty blue cheese. The light balsamic vinaigrette dressing provides a good base for the peppery arugula and the walnuts give the needed crunch and texture.
Granny Smith Apple Shreds & Gorgonzola Salad
Their Prawn Gambas is one of my favorites. Over the years it has consistently served the juiciest prawns with the best roasted garlic confit. I always end up dipping the bread into the slightly spicy olive oil drippings of the prawns. This dish is definitely in my top five comfort foods to date.
Prawn Gambas in Chorizo-Parsley Butter
Since we had room for dessert, we had Lemon Pavlova and coffee.
Muscovado sugar and complimentary Chocnut
If you like sweet-sour desserts then try the Lemon Pavlova. The lemon curd sandwiched between the meringue and crust is so good. This dessert went very well with their brewed coffee.
Lemon Pavlova
While you might find Chelsea Market Cafe a pricier option than most restaurants, take comfort in the fact that they use high quality ingredients and the outcome of each dish is quite good.
For a complete dining experience, prepare to spend at least PhP1,000.00 per person. The suggested budget can get you an appetizer or a salad, an entree and a drink. And remember, most of their dishes are good for sharing.
Enjoy!
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Chelsea Market Cafe
Serendra, Taguig City
Tel. No. 909-7011
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