I've had my fair share of lobster and steak so I can attest to the quality of the dishes we've eaten there. This was supposed to be the last food stop we'll have before going back home to Manila and I'm more than happy to...say that we ended our trip on a high note.
And while I am well aware quite a number of people have already praised this institution for their steak and lobster, I might as well go off on a tangent and review what came after.
You see, she's a chocolate lover so she's very picky when it comes to a good chocolate cake. When I asked the waiter if there was a desert she could recommend (as Tiramisu, though I'm sure will taste good, may still lack that extra oomph to finish the night).
So the waiter recommended the molten lava cake that was not the menu (subject to availability and she had to double check with the kitchen if it was possible to make it that night) and had it timed perfectly for when we finished eating our main course.
The sheen of the ganache shows that it was masterfully tempered. The cake was moist and not soggy, with its spongy texture harmonizing with the molten chocolate as it oozes out like velvet.
Having the side dollop of whipped cream with rose petals and mint to contrast and give a light and floral mouthfeel was very well thought of.
And if that wasn't enough, the caramel brittle spoon gives it that crackle to act as a foil for its veritable accompaniment.
The level of expertise needed to seamlessly accomplish all of that is nothing short of a master enjoying his work (the waitress said that it was Chef Dan himself who made it).
My only regret was that I only ordered one for her as I myself am not really a fan of chocolate molten lava cakes but I did see the light once she made me taste it.
All in all, it made her really happy and to this day she mentions this cake as being very memorable after so many months and so many desert shops and restaurant after that we might just have to travel all the way back to Angeles City just to have it again.
My compliments to Chef Dan and his lovely wife (whom I felt at home when we started to talk about Houston) as well as my sincere appreciation for Chef Dan going above and beyond with the desert for my girlfriend's birthday.
P.S.
My gf actually forgot her umbrella partly because of the meal and we had to go back just to get it. Kudos to the kind staff for being mindful enough. Thank you again for such a wonderful dinner.More