The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
Romulo Café
WHY GO
Romulo Café is that gem of a Filipino restaurant that confidently infuses the country's history into its mouthwatering dishes as well as its interiors wherever possible.
TATLER TIPS
Dive straight into the succulent beef salpicao. The dish is nicely marinated and sautéed with olive oil and garlic. Follow this up with the crispy squid, which has been deepfried to perfection and served with a chilli-honey-garlic glaze. The burst of flavours between the squid and the chilli sauce will leave you wanting more. For salad lovers, there is the terrific paco salad with fresh fiddleheads, cherry tomatoes, and onions tossed in a spicy vinaigrette. For entrées, have the excellent Lola Virginia’s Chicken Relleno, composed of a sumptuous roasted chicken stuffed with raisins, chorizo, peas, and pork.