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Friday, March 9, 2012

Food: Casita Xocolat

Date Budget: PhP 400
Actual Spend: PhP 390
Quality: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Accessibility: 3/5
Fun Factor: 4/5
Overall Experience: 4/5
Highlights 
  • "Homey" ambiance
  • Interesting menu items with chocolate on!
  • Buy 1 Take 1 chocolate cake


The Experience 


Ninyo and I had difficulty looking for this place because it doesn't have any signage at the entrance of Topy's Place. But I knew it was somewhere there so we asked the security guard, and he pointed us to a quaint, little space at the corner. Since the place was empty at that time, we were able to get the best seat: the small couch with a side table that has books about chocolate.
We had Lasagna Al Tonno because we've read from a foodie blog that it was the best. Well, maybe this made our expectations go high. We find it creamy and tasty, but nothing really special. It somehow reminded me of Greenwich's lasagna.
The bread however, is a different story. It was perfectly thin and crunchy but soft enough to bite. Two thumbs up on this one.

We also had the Xocolat Fries, which is one of their bestsellers. This is an interesting dish because the flavors of the potato, spices, chocolates and the aioli dip really explodes in your mouth.
The waiter told us that they are offering buy 1 take 1 on their That Xocolat Cake. Ninyo and I love deals like this so we ordered one without second thought. And it was really good. The cake was perfectly moist, similar to Hungry Pac's, but less sweet. The decorative hearts were made from white chocolates, and they were equally great.
I do not regret that I skipped my evening class for this. It is definitely worth it! We will come back for the chocolate pizza and other dishes. 

Spend Breakdown
Lasagna Al Tonno 175
Xocolat Fries 95
That Xocolat Cake 120
Actual Spend
390

How to get there
  1. From the Cubao MRT or LRT station, walk your way to Romulo Ave., the street in front of Ali Mall and Cubao Expo.
  2. Ride a jeep with the Ever Rosario sign board.
  3. Go off in front of Bono Yaki restaurant.
  4. Walk straight past Eastwood Cybermall. Turn right towards Le Grand.
  5. Walk your way until you reach the gate to Topy's Place. Topy's Place have a lot of advertisement banners on the gate so it is difficult to miss. You may also ask the security guards on duty to confirm.
  6. As you enter the gate, Casita Xocolat is on the left side of the compound, behind a small parking lot.
    7. Landmarks: Eastwood Cybermall, Global One Center
    Address    : 
    Topy's Place, Economia St cor Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Libis
    Quezon City, Metro Manila
     Contact Number/s: (632) 470-7563 
    Operating Hours:      M, T, W, Th, F: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm View Larger Map
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