Moving Moments at MOMO Cafe

When I still worked in Makati, I would do night runs around the Ayala Triangle. I would often see the restaurants here being fully occupied with customers still waiting to be seated.

For my colleague’s despedida, he treated us for lunch at MOMO Cafe. MOMO Cafe is a fancy looking restaurant and has a very light and fun atmosphere. We were immediately assisted when we asked for an indoor table for four.

 (Photo grabbed from Ayala Triangle website)

Since it was our first time in this restaurant, we ended up ordering based solely on what sounded good on their menu. We ended up ordering their Creamy Crabby Seafood "Casserole" Rice, Baked Fish Enchilada and the Really Big "Swedish" Meatballs, all for sharing.

After our orders were taken, we were served with complimentary bread and chunky cheese pimiento spread. The bread had a nice crunch to it, as for the cheese spread, it was eerily similar with Cheez Whiz's version.

The three dishes we ordered were served at the same time.



The Creamy Crabby Seafood Casserole (Php 395) was served piping hot, you could still see the cream and the cheese bubbling. For garnish it had a slice of lemon and a piece of mussel still on its shell. Bits of crab meat, bacon, carrots and green peas were very evident on this dish. I scooped a generous amount on my plate and got ready for my first serving.

It was like love at first bite! The rice was really creamy and had that wonderful mix of milky and savory flavors. The seafood, bacon and veggies added texture to it and blended its own flavors with every bite. I literally could not stop eating this! I would have been able to finish this dish on my own if I didn't have to share :p.



The Baked Fish Enchilada (Php 325) was served with what they call Party Rice and Romaine Salsa, together with a slice of lime. It was lavishly topped with melted cheese. I tried a small portion and the Mexican flavor of the dish was a bit overwhelming for me. I had another bite, but this time, I squeezed some lime over it. Voila! The small amount of citrus tamed the boldness of the flavor of the enchilada. The fish tender wrapped inside the tortilla was very soft and moist as well.



The last dish I tried was the Really Big Swedish Meatballs (Php 350). Three medium sized meatballs, on top of a bed of mashed potatoes, drowned in gravy and topped with roasted mushrooms and green peas. The meatballs had a cajun flavor. I wasn't really that fond of this dish.

I would definitely come back for the seafood casserole and to try their other dishes.

MOMO Cafe

Libis Branch - Ground Floor, Eastwood Mall, Libis, Quezon City (02-9001006)

Makati Branch - Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City