Entries Tagged 'Bonifacio High Street Central' ↓
Photo Crunch: Cue Modern Barbecue in BGC Food Crawl
November 26th, 2014 — Appetizer, Bar/Grills, Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street Central, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, New Brews, Restaurants, Taguig, Western, Where To Eat
Crystal Jade Dining In: Cantonese Food at its Finest
May 16th, 2013 — Appetizer, Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street Central, Chinese, Cravings, Cuisine, Dessert, Fine Dining, New Brews, Restaurants, Taguig, Where To Eat
Crystal Jade Dining-in
If you’ve been to Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao in Greenhills, then you might already have an idea what to expect from the newly opened Crystal Jade Dining-In Chinese restaurant in Bonifacio High Street Central, Bonifacio Global City.
But you are not entirely right. Although almost similar in name, Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao focuses in dimsum while Crystal Jade Dining-In offers authentic Cantonese cuisine.
Starting w/ the appetizer
Having started in Singapore before expanding to foreign lands, Crystal Jade restaurant has already been known for years for its authentic Chinese cuisines with a twist and exquisite food.
For the unfamiliar, here are some dishes we tried from their menu a week ago:
Baked Bo Lo BBQ Pork Bun
The Baked Bo Lo BBQ Pork Bun (180/3pcs) is good appetizer that is a bit on the ‘heavy’ side. But you wouldn’t mind it with the tasty oriental style BBQ pork in a soft bun baked in Hong Kong style bo lo crust.
Baked Bo Lo BBQ Pork Bun
Crispy Duck Sandwich & Shredded Duck Fruit Salad
Appetizers are most flavorful in Chinese restaurants so much so you can mistake it for a main dish. And the Crispy Duck Sandwich (P680) is one example.
It has eight slices of bite-size duck meat with crispy skin on top. Although not indicated in the menu, it is actually a Peking Duck.
It is also served with a generous and creamy shredded duck fruit salad on the side which complements the crunchy duck sandwich.
Crispy Duck Sandwich
Sauteed Prawn & Scallop with Chicken and Assorted Mushroom Served in Pumpkin
The pumpkin is certainly a looker with a mixture of prawns, scallops, chicken, and assorted mushroom filling.
As complicated as it looks, it is actually a simple sauteed dish. What makes it good are the necessary fresh ingredients (such as the prawns and scallops) and the interesting variety of mushrooms. A perfect dish for mushroom lovers.
I’m not sure though if the pumpkin can be requested to be sliced and served. I didn’t dare ask at that time. 🙂 A small serving costs P680.
Sautéed Scallop & Prawn with Chicken & Assorted Mushroom served in Pumpkin
Braised Pork with Special Sauce + Bun
If you’re Chinese, you’ve certainly had this dish one time or the other.
Their braised pork (P350) looks similar with most Chinese restaurants but certainly tastes among the best. Served with toasted or steamed bun (also known as kua pao), you can put the sweet pork in between. Don’t forget to put a lot of sauce in it.
Surely, one kua pao will not be enough for this dish. Feel free to order another with only a few bucks.
Braised Pork with Special Sauce (served with bun)
Double Boiled Crab Claw Soup with Superior Mushroom in Fresh Coconut
This is the highlight of the day. I haven’t had a dish like this in any Chinese restaurant I’ve been to for the past 34 years.
The Double Boiled Crab Claw Soup with Superior Mushroom in Fresh Coconut (P480) is exactly as its name describes. Served in a half-open young coconut shell, the light-tasting broth was boiled once before it is put in the ‘buko‘, and boiled again while “in” the ‘buko‘ shell.
The crab claw is gigantic and meaty while the mushrooms are perfect with the broth. You can actually put this towards the end of the meal as a great pallete cleanser as well. :p
Double-boiled Crab Claw Soup with Superior Mushroom in Fresh Coconut
Chilled Avocado Pudding & Pomelo
The Chilled Avocado Pudding (P180) is a refreshing break from the flavorful dishes we just had above. The soft pudding will be loved by everyone from kids to adults. The pomelo bits give an interesting texture as well. It’s a bit overpriced for me though.
Chilled Avocado Pudding & Pomelo
Dessert Time!
Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Taro
For a buchi lover like me, the Glutinous Rice Dumpling (P160/3pcs) is a welcome dessert. Although without the external sesame seeds, it is covered with coconut shreds whose texture complements the taro filling.
Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Taro
Crystal Jade Dining In
Bonifacio High Street Central, Taguig City
Contact Nos. (+632)808-5233; (+632)519-8191
11 am to 11 pm
Crystal Jade Dining-In
For someone who is used to eating Chinese food for most of his life, Crystal Jade Dining-In offers both Chinese and non-Chinese palettes an interesting take on most of our usual Chinese menu. It has your regular favorites, new dishes, and at the same time offers new ones with interesting twists as well. Albeit at a higher price point than your regular Chinese restaurant, a trip to Crystal Jade Dining-In will be worth your while…and bill.
NomNom Club Joins Starbucks Christmas 2012 Kick Off Party Tomorrow!
November 2nd, 2012 — Affairs, Beverage, Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street Central, Casual, Coffee Shops, Cravings, Cuisine, Fusion, New Brews, Promos / Events, Restaurants, Sweet Shops, Taguig, Western, Where To Eat
One day to go and Starbucks is officially releasing their Starbucks Planners 2013 in the Philippines; something much anticipated by coffee lovers and planner aficionados every Christmas season at about this time of the year.
Starbucks Planners 2013
But together with this announcement, it has been Starbucks Philippines‘ custom to launch festive parties in their coffee shops as well. They used to call it ‘Cheer Party‘ in the previous years. This year, they’re calling it the “Christmas 2012 Kick Off Party.“
Happening on November 3, 2012 in the open area fronting Starbucks Bonifacio High Street, you are all invited to this festive celebration from 5pm to 8pm and be ready for treats, activities, and freebies such as the following:
- Buy 1 Christmas beverage, get a second one FREE!
- 30% discount of selected merchandise.
- Food tasting and samples of new Christmas beverages
- Photo Booth
- Live Music Performance
- Partners Cup Design Contest
- More
NomNom Club Joins Partners Cup Design Contest as Judge
As mentioned above, one of the activities in the Christmas 2012 Kick Off Party is the Partners Cup Design Contest where 23 baristas will turn the Starbucks white cup into a Christmas cup by artistically drawing on it.
NomNom Club is honored to participate in this activity as one of the judges joining Nelz Mali of WeeWillDoodle and Starbucks’ Learning and Development Manager.
Starbucks Christmas 2012 Kick Off Party
Let us enjoy an early holiday season and see the new 2013 Starbucks Planners at the Starbucks Christmas Kick Off Party on November 3, Saturday, from 5-8 pm at the open area in front of Starbucks Bonifacio High Street. Cheers!
Jamba Juice Vouchers Giveaway!
July 1st, 2012 — Affairs, Alabang, Alabang Town Center, Beverage, Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street Central, Casual, Cravings, Cuisine, Filipino, Fusion, Pasay, Promos / Events, Quick Service, Restaurants, SM Mall of Asia, Taguig, Western, Where To Eat
We’ve just recently concluded the Starbucks Tumblers and Gift Certificate Giveaway whose winners will be announced this week. And now, we have a new giveaway starting today – July 1, 2012 – the Jamba Juice Vouchers Giveaway!
Jamba Juice has recently opened in SM Mall of Asia and have introduced 4 new Guimaras Mango – inspired juices. They are the ‘Mango-a-go-go‘, ‘Mega Mango‘, ‘Peach Perfection’, and ‘Five Fruit Frenzy’. NomNom’s favorite is the ‘Mega Mango‘!
Contest Mechanics
Now, Jamba Juice and NomNom Club are giving away 3 pairs of Jamba Juice Vouchers so you and a friend can try the new Jamba Juice Guimaras Mango inspired beverages!
Jamba Juice Beverage
Just join the rafflecopter-run contest tool above from July 1 to 15. Winners will be announced on the 3rd week of July. The Jamba Juice gift certificates will be delivered for FREE within Metro Manila.