Repost: Marcia Adams' Hidden Tagaytay Gardens

MARCIA ADAMS, along J.P. Rizal, Alfonso (Tagaytay). From the outside, you won’t think that it’s a restaurant, no signage, no security guards. Like Sonya’s you need to call a day before to reserve. But unlike Sonya’s this one doesn’t have any website only reviews from Awesome Planet and margauxlicious and a Facebook account. 

We call the place Marcia Adams because that’s what's written on the menu. 

Amalfi Prawns were really salty.

The slice of lemon helped temper the 

strong salty flavor. At least,

the prawns were fresh.

Greens with Peaches.

They bake their own bread which were really soft,

a bit buttery and served fresh from the oven.

Our group had three orders of the bread.
Tells you that we enjoyed eating it, no?

I ordered for Chicken Kebabs with Couscous.
You need to ask for salt or any seasoning.

It was too bland for my taste but I finished 

the chicken, nonetheless. 

Tita ordered for this one. 

Spanish Chicken Casserole.

It tasted like Chicken Afritada 
(and I would say that its not even good Afritada)
bought from the nearby eatery.

Everything about this menu item was uninspired...

especially the presentation. 

Grilled Aromatic Pork.

The group's unanimous choice as the best

of the three entrees we ordered.

The pork was tender and very flavorful.

Yes, they weren't lying... it was very aromatic
(although plating can still be improved). 

Grilled Orange with Vanilla Ice Cream
topped the three desserts we had in terms
of presentation and taste (sweet & a bit sour).

Panna Cotta with Lemon Sauce.
It was nothing spectacular.
Or maybe I really don't like tangy desserts.

 The Fried Bananas with Dark Chocolate Sauce
looked ordinary but it was surprisingly good.
Kudos to the dark chocolate sauce!

I was introduced to Bundaberg Ginger Beer here
and I loved it! 
But the sugar content of this pseudo-beer 
is impossibly high.  

Married to a British, Mr. Neil Adams.

Marcia Adams prepares the food herself.

Gives you that 'rustic' feel.

One thing about the place is that it is not friendly 

to the physically-challenged... actually 

even to the capable.

Given a chance, am I going back?

If someone's going to drive for me all the way to Tagaytay

and if he's picking up the tab,
why not?