The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
Samba
WHY GO
The food is presented well and care is taken to use interesting plates to enhance the tastes and flavours. The chef personally checks if everything is fine—always a good sign.
TATLER TIPS
The Asian ceviche is refreshing and surprisingly light. The clever combination of grouper), octopus slices, lime juice, dalandan juice, coconut milk and other spices,is given dimension and texture by the addition of fresh coriander leaves and crispy ginger. As a main, the char-grilled Peruvian pork adobo with a twist is deeply satisfying. One should reserve space for the pièce de résistance, the merengado guanabana. Blending soursop cream, crispy almond meringue, fresh blueberries, strawberry coulis, and served in a white chocolate balloon, it is light yet rich; sweet yet with the right amount of tartness.