Zuni

James Adrian Cabais Cifra

3.0

Ambiance:  Intimidating.  It's actually a French fine dining restaurant.  What supposedly is a coffee break with my parents on their long-awaited visit in Manila turned to an expensive snack.  It offers a modern interior and since we were dressed casually we just stayed out and dined al fresco.  It turned out to be disappointing since I left the place with mosquito bites. Service:  As expected with elegantly themed resto, service is utmost par excellance.  The wait-staff was very courteous and cheerful.   Fast delivery of our orders as well.Food Recommendation:We started off with the bun and butter (complimentary) while we waited and eagerly asked the server which he could recommend.Yes it was supposedly a cup of coffee only for me and another for my father, a one refreshing cup of hot tea for Mama, but we ended up checking the menu and ordering We ordered the Trio Mushrooms. Sauteed Portabello, Shitake and button mushrooms in garlic and olive oil, is an easy dish to do but costly here at Zuni. Good enough to fill a diabetic adult's tummy without worrying about blood sugar going berserk. Oh it's actually part of the Appetizer menu.  Avocado Scallop Cheviche. Cheviche from what typically known to us Filipinos as "kinilaw", a South-American dish, though raw fish or seafood are mixed with lemon or lime. This expensively concocted dish is satisfying and can understandably explain itself why it costs that much...raw scallop in lime juice and avocado (the fruit being not in season usually is costly).The Vanilla Espresso Panna cotta. Has a silky,smooth texture that would have you automatically go, oohhh, ummm....It was absolutely, deliriously delicious. The espresso and vanilla suited me well, I did find the elaborate design of the strawberry and mango syrup fascinating but I like it better without it, for it kinda ruined the whole coffee creamy gelatin-y taste of the egg- less custard.Oh I almost forgot to talk about the much awaited topic, my cup of Joe, well there's nothing good about it...that's it! You may want to check out their menu and see for yourself if this is champagne taste on a beer budget..

Karengkeng

5.0

When in Makati for business I must stop at Zuni for a meal. This is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at. I'm sure I will visit here a couple more times before heading home on this trip.

Prabowo Sp

4.0

Zuni's warm and charming atmosphere is really impressive. I think the incongruity with its surroundings even adds to the charm because you don't expect it. The interior is like a modern, upscale French/Italian restaurant. There are a few vegan options for salad and pasta though nothing is marked as such, (so you have to ask), no vegan desserts, and last time I was there, some mysterious bits of what looked like Pancetta (the waiter said he didn't know what it was) and a single long non-vegan noodle made its way into my friend's dish but it was easily separable. I mentioned because if they're reading this - please take greater care to separate the ingredients. Our waiter was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations on the food. The bruschetta was nice with the olives. I'm not a fan of olives normally but it worked well with the sweet tomatoes and aromatic basil of the bruschetta.My Papardelle Steak with Truffle Oil pasta was perfectly al dente. The Porcini mushroom sauce in the Ravioli dish could've used more salt and the table salt was there to do just that. For my entree, I ordered the Chilean Seabass in Mustard Beurre Blanc sauce and it did not disappoint. Imagine chewing on a fluffy cloud packed with bold flavor--it was like eating the most delicious air!  They also have an amazing raw oyster selection, great wine list, and top-notch meat dishes.Prices are reasonable and the salads are huge, you can share one. For dessert, I had the Coffee Crunch Souffle with Banana Caramel ala mode and it was phenomenal! The quality of the food is high and the portions are just right. You can't go wrong here. Anything on the menu is perfectly put together with great care. Ingredients are simple but dishes are complex in their simplicity. Prices are great for the quality and portion of what you get. I highly recommend Zuni to anyone visiting Greenbelt or Makati area.