Cookbook Kitchen, Mandaluyong

As I was browsing the local channels (for lack of choices due to absence of Cable TV), I stopped at QTV to watch Ang Pinaka, hosted by Rovilson Fernandez. It featured the best hole-in-a-wall restaurants around the metro. I just caught the top three restos: 3. Som's, 2. Nomnomnom, and 1. Cookbook Kitchen. With its unique location and being the number one among the list, I decided to try out Cookbook Kitchen with Bubbles one Friday dinner.

The place was difficult to find if you did not consult with the website for directions! It was located behind Nissan Shaw -- from Manila/Shaw, Take a left at Torres St., Then left at the end of the street, and left at the first street. I managed to find it easily, though. :)

The place was quaint and cozy. It gives you the comfortable feel, special thanks to the paintings on its walls and the comfortable seats. It can occupy around 40-50 persons.

We started off with mixed greens with Honey Mustard dressing.

I needed to try their bestseller, the Parmesan Crusted Fish Fillet. The reviews about the fish did not lie! The fish melts in your mouth, the mixture of the tastes of parmesan and other spices made this dish mouth-watering.

Bubbles tried out the Shrimp and Basil Linguine Pasta. Delicious. Enough said. The tomato and spices were just right(not too sour, nor too bland), and the mixture of the herbs and spices made the dish all perfect.

For dessert, we tried out their "Secret" Cake. This one, I have to say that there are many more pastry stores out there that are better tasting. The cake was just okay.

But overall, our dining experience in Cookbook Kitchen was well worth the adventure of finding it. Good main course, hospitable crew, and affordable price simply made Cookbook Kitchen the number one hole-in-a-wall restaurant for Ang Pinaka. For me, I'm not really an expert in rating restaurants, but this will surely be a top-of-mind suggestion if someone would ask me a good dining or date place. :)