CHELSEA KITCHEN: THE CASUAL DINING EXPERIENCE
Passing by Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, EDSA, is a
constant for me. A yellow signage in
bold letters will caught any passers-by attention while northbound. The façade of the new building of Mega Mall
displays the prominent signage of H&M and Chelsea Kitchen.
On one weekend, together with my favorite travel buddies, we converged
at Ortigas area and stayed at Holiday Galeria.
And for our dinner, we decided to try Chelsea Kitchen. Having tried other sister restaurants of Chelsea,
under the Raintree Group, no objections were made then. The dinner is expected to be sumptuous and
satisfying.
At the ground floor of the SM Mega Fashion Hall, the open kitchen
restaurant of Chelsea can’t be missed out.
The level of illumination and the casual no-frills ambiance is perfect
for any guest.
After the never-ending sharing of stories, we were then seated to feast
for dinner. The Iced Latte
(PhP195.00) was a great starter. The
espresso and creamy milk has a good blend in this version of Chelsea.
Orders were placed in the table by batches. We had a shared meal, though some meals are
good for only one. Chorizo arroz a la
Cubana and Loco Moco Burger Steak are among the restaurant’s
specialty dishes.
The ground beef of Chelsea’s arroz a la cubana is made of chorizo
(pork sausage) and when complemented with strips of crispy fried bacons on top,
their version makes it more special when compared to the usual.
The Loco Moco Burger Steak is actually my favorite. Served with sunny side up egg and crispy
fries, the thickness of the burger patties with a generous spread of gravy is
too difficult to resist, notwithstanding my self-declaration of being on a
diet. If asked by friends what to order
at Chelsea Kitchen, I would definitely recommend this dish. It’s made of char-grilled US beef.
CK Chicken Salad (PhP250.00) and the Chili Lime Chicken and Chorizo
Nachos (PhP320.00) were the choices of some friends who are not into heavy
dinner. I sampled a few servings for a
taste and I enjoyed the salad. The CK Chicken Salad is a combination of char-grilled Asian pesto chicken, peanut plum dressing, fresh basil, cilantro and mint and Asian slaw.
The 4-hour Cola Ribs (PhP420.00) is another group favorite. The succulent ribs dipped in sweet and spicy
BBQ sauce that comes with a pickle is not only gastronomically appealing but a
stomach-satisfying one. I recall
consuming the dish to the last meat left and even made the serving plate as my
own. Whatever happened to my diet plan.
The Smoked Tinapa Agli Olio Pasta (PhP320.00), made of angel
hair, fresh basil, wild arugula, pepperonicini, cherry tomatoes and herb crumbs
is another house specialty.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to taste it. I was busy trying out other dishes that it
was immediately consumed when I already had the chance. It was highly recommended though by those who
tasted it, which makes me want to come back and sample for myself the next time
around.
One in the group ordered cheese burger (PhP395.00) for his
cravings. He looks satisfied though so I
guess it’s good.
And there's more.
Summing up the Chelsea Kitchen dining experience, the semi-al fresco (inside the mall) dinner, given that it’s shared with your good friends, was even made more enjoyable because of the casual ambiance and the good food served by the restaurant at a reasonable cost.
Summing up the Chelsea Kitchen dining experience, the semi-al fresco (inside the mall) dinner, given that it’s shared with your good friends, was even made more enjoyable because of the casual ambiance and the good food served by the restaurant at a reasonable cost.
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