[OK na Food Trip] Tito Chef Restaurant

Intro:

We spent this year's Valentine's Day a day late if just to avoid the "V-Day rush" and doesn't have to worry about cramming ourselves in a jam packed restaurant or having to make a reservation days ahead of time.

Madami nang nag-recommend sa amin ng restaurant na ito and sobrang lapit lang nito sa amin na dinadaanan namin ito araw-araw going to work. We think it's about time to finally try it out.

view outside

 
Food:

• Fried Calamari with Kimchi Mayonnaise
• Aussie Lamb Paella
• Roasted Beef Fillet with Potato Gratin and Buerre Rogue
• Mango Shake

As an appetizer, we picked the fried calamari and it's served just in time while we are thinking of what main course to chow down. Nakakalito kasi dahil sa dami ng masarap sa menu. Pag labas ng kalamares, first thing we noticed is the delectable presentation. Napa "wow" kami dahil ang sarap nito tignan. The breading is crunchy and cooked just right (color is golden with no brown marks). The squid inside is perfect. Malambot pero hindi goma nguyain. The kimchi mayo sauce complements it very well with its slightly spicy and tangy taste. The dash of lemon is a welcome addition. Madami ang servings.

fried calamari

K ordered the Aussie Lamb Paella. Again, the plating is impressive. Generous ang serving ng lamb chunks. Hanggang last spoon ay may morsel ng meat. It's tender and tastes gamey. We think the rice can be more flavorful. Medyo papuntang matabang kasi yung lasa.

lamb paella

I had the beef fillet and supposedly it has a piece of seared foie gras on top but ended up with a small prawn dahil wala daw silang foie gras that night. We think the value's not the same but we don't mind the substitution. Beef is cooked as we requested (medium well, para kay buntis) and the serving is just right for two. The butter sauce is a sweet delight but it can ruin the beefy taste kung isasawsaw ng madami so use sparingly. Yung potato gratin ay creamy at bagay ang consistency sa beef. Nice pick ito para sa amin.

roasted beef fillet

The mango shake is typical. Nothing impressive and nothing disappointing on it. Sakto lang.

Price:

Food items range from P300 to P500 on average with 10% service charge so it's on the expensive side. Quality of food though is as upscale as it can get so bagay lang yung presyo.

entree

Comments:

The place is immaculate, which is to be expected with such upscale restaurants. At night, the soft toned lights and the background music reminiscent of alfresco Italian dining, adds value to the experience.

It doesn't take much time before the food is served even when there are several customers at that time. Food is served hot. Plates are changed in between courses.

The staff are very welcoming and willingly explained how the dishes are prepared as we go through our prospective orders.

Adjoining the restaurant is their pastry store.

cakes and pastries

Summary:
This is a must-try fine dining experience when at the south.

O + K in Tito Chef

Rating:
6 out of 7



[obi.Feb.15]