Dulcelin Gourmet Cafe, UP Town Center

Dulcelin! Finally a cafe in the heart of QC to showcase more than just their popular desserts! Me and my girlfriends wanted to try something new anyways so here goes:


SALAD:
Interesting. Have to commend our server for recommending this rather than the usual house salad. Alrhough we were shocked that the serving is just 4pcs. That means there's just one for each. Haha. 



Lovingly presented individually on Shiso(?) leaves, it was topped with some creamy rice, seared meat (shrimp, beef or tuna) and a mushroom-looking quail egg. It was a surprisingly good dish, actually. You grab one piece and shove it all in your mouth... the leaves give a crunchy, minty feel... rice and meat soft, and the flavors well put-together. Will definitely go back for this.

PASTA: 
Meatball fettucine. Unremarkable. I'd put chilli flakes to kick some edge to this.

RIBS:
Looks really dark here but it's due to the sauce and photo filter. Not so tender but the peppery taste is good. Rice with corn on the side.


FISH:
Salmon. Steamed. I forgot to take the picture! Each fillet block was wrapped in a skin-like thingy that really bothered me. Tastes just like.... salmon without the fishy-ness so I guess it's ok to order the big one (4 blocks) IF everyone eats it. I ended up sharing more than 1.5 blocks coz one of my companions refused to! Well, more Omega-3 for me then.

DESSERT:
The Finale. Fresh Mango Torte. THE one who is responsible for Dulcelin's fame. Best reason to come to UP town for now!

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