Cafe Juanita

Rating:	★★★
Category:	Restaurants
Cuisine:	Asian
Location:	Kapitolyo, Pasig City

Voted as The Best Restaurant of 2006 by the Philippine Tatler, we braved the traffic and the rain and we convoyed our way to this hole in the wall fine dining restaurant. Cafe Juanita has to be appreciated from the inside and I think are perfect for intimate and small dinners. The interiors are ranging from Asian/Filipino Colonial/Chinese Eclectic designs with antiques and colonial pieces in display (most are actually for sale) all throughout the restaurant. Since the restaurant is very small, you need to reserve a table way in advance as it is pretty crowded during dinners (and you should REALLY specify how many guests are you taking along with you). The food are distinctly Filipino but with a variety of Southeast Asian flavors. The servings are small and the prices on the menu are a little expensive but one should try out their Beef Rendang. I skipped the Laing, and headed for the Pandan Chicken and the Sate plate. The food doesnt taste that amazing at all, and actually a little boring in the palate. All in all, ambience is what Cafe Juanita sell, and being its out of the way of the usual restaurant belts adds more to the adventure. Carpark is limited and not very secure. Will post photos of Cafe Juanita tomorrow. :P