Crescent Moon Cafe - Teresa

Crescent Moon Cafe serves a special set menu everyday. That's what this resto is all about. You cannot really just order from a menu. Its unorthodox approach surely makes it unique. The food is just okay. One time they had grilled chicken and it tasted like it came from your neighborhood Lechon Manok stall and on the overcooked side. Maybe the chef was having a bad day. Nothing great.. but they have a lot of things to offer like their pottery, garden and fish pond with kois and other aquatic pets. If you love to do selfies, this is for you. Price is ok, ambiance is rustic and has that nice provincial feel. Location is secluded... Make sure to use your navigational app.

Entering the Cafe is like an escape from the hustle and bustle metro. Lucious trees and bushes surround the area. A Koi pond that was once a World War II bomb crater together with the trees and bushes at the back of the cafe serves as a panoramic view of nature, a paradise in the middle of the city. All dishes serve in Crescent Moon Cafe incorporate the natural flavors of their ingredients. They shy away from preservative and enhancer because Chef Bey wants each of their guests to smell the real aroma and taste the true flavors of the dishes that they serve. Among the staple dishes of Crescent Moon Cafe is Alagao Appetizer. Alagao Appetizer is Chef Bey's version of the famous Thai street food, Miang Kham. It is composed of basil, dried coconut, chili, ginger, green mango, onion, shrimp, sweet peanut sauce and alagao leaf.  You can mix and match the fillings of the alagao leaf depending on your preference. Another staple dish of Cresent Moon is the Pumpkin Coconut Soup. The soup is creamy with a tinge of sweetness coming from the pumpkin. It has bits of coconut meat that added texture to the soup.Along with the staple dishes of the Cafe is the Chicken Wings with Mulberry Mayo Dip. The chicken is seasoned well and has a crunchy breading. The meat is tender and has a tinge of sweet flavor. The dip, on the other hand, has a sour and fruity taste.Along with the chicken wings is the Pork Indian Curry. This dish is oozing with flavor and spices. It has tender and juicy meat. A visit Crescent Moon Cafe is not complete without savoring the famous Suman or rice cake of Antipolo. They two varieties of Suman. The first one is with manga and the second is the Black Suman. Suman with manga is served with a slender shaped rice cake wrapped in banana leaf and a slice of ripe mango. The Suman is well cooked, has a tinge of sweet taste and perfectly blend with the mango. On the other hand, the Black Suman is served with black sticky rice, drizzled with coconut sauce and topped with adobong casoy. This suman is sweet and full of texture coming from the casoy and the black rice. Black Suman has a mixture of sweet and salty taste. Aside from their all natural and delectable dishes, Crescent Moon Cafe also provide great service to their guests. The staff, chef and the owners of the cafe always make sure that each guest is served well. Every now and then, they check each table and to check the needs of their guest. traveleatpinas.com

Entering the Cafe is like an escape from the hustle and bustle metro. Lucious trees and bushes surround the area. A Koi pond that was once a World War II bomb crater together with the trees and bushes at the back of the cafe serves as a panoramic view of nature, a paradise in the middle of the city. All dishes serve in Crescent Moon Cafe incorporate the natural flavors of their ingredients. They shy away from preservative and enhancer because Chef Bey wants each of their guests to smell the real aroma and taste the true flavors of the dishes that they serve. Among the staple dishes of Crescent Moon Cafe is Alagao Appetizer. Alagao Appetizer is Chef Bey's version of the famous Thai street food, Miang Kham. It is composed of basil, dried coconut, chili, ginger, green mango, onion, shrimp, sweet peanut sauce and alagao leaf.  You can mix and match the fillings of the alagao leaf depending on your preference. Another staple dish of Cresent Moon is the Pumpkin... read more

Crescent Moon Cafe is a gem of a restaurant in Antipolo. This is owned by Lanelle Abueva-Fernando, a lady well known for her artistry in painting and ceramic pottery. She was actually there when I visited, she smiled and said hello while I was walking around the path beside the fish pond. A very congenial woman. The place is so serene and peaceful. It has lots of trees, so it's pleasantly cool without the airconditioning. The main restaurant structure is wrapped with screens, so the breeze could come in minus the insects, however, we stayed at the cabana outside as we brought our dog with us. This place is pet friendly. ???? On weekends they have buffets available for their patrons. We had pork, chicken, vegetable, and a fish dish with rice. They had a unique type of soup with hints of ginger (and I think cumin), the taste was unique but very pleasant. I had the fish, which seems like a Tanguigue. And of course they have their signature Alagao for appetizer. The Alagao leaf has a slight hairy texture but has an extraordinary flavor. The restaurant serves this with onions, green mango, dried shrimp, (crushed nuts I think), ginger with a sweet black bean sauce etc. It's really good. They gave us suman with a slice of mango for dessert but we also tried the carrot cake, Tablea chocolate cake, and the chocolate chip walnut cookie. Loved everything, except for the bitterness of the Tablea cake. Their staff, though we only see one on the floor is very efficient and attentive. The owners even served us water. They're very hands on and down-to-earth. Very admirable. This is my second time in this outlet as it's a bit far from my place but it's always worth the visit. Price per head is around Php 600.00. On a sidenote, you can also take a look around their pottery shop. They sell their ceramic items for Php200 per kilo. This is a very interesting place. I'd definitely come back whenever I have the chance. ????

Crescent Moon Cafe is a gem of a restaurant in Antipolo. This is owned by Lanelle Abueva-Fernando, a lady well known for her artistry in painting and ceramic pottery. She was actually there when I visited, she smiled and said hello while I was walking around the path beside the fish pond. A very congenial woman. The place is so serene and peaceful. It has lots of trees, so it's pleasantly cool without the airconditioning. The main restaurant structure is wrapped with screens, so the breeze could come in minus the insects, however, we stayed at the cabana outside as we brought our dog with us. This place is pet friendly. ???? On weekends they have buffets available for their patrons. We had pork, chicken, vegetable, and a fish dish with rice. They had a unique type of soup with hints of ginger (and I think cumin), the taste was unique but very pleasant. I had the fish, which seems like a Tanguigue. And of course they have their signature Alagao for appetizer.... read more