Alex III: Fish & Chips!

Alex III Restaurant, Tomas Morato

Its been years since the I last ordered Fish and Chips at this branch. I used to go out of my way to just eat it here. I remember that together with my order I also asked for another lemon wedge, Knorr Seasoning (never Maggi) and Garlic Rice. You ask, is the Fish & Chips then, any different with the one being served now? 

Well, they had thinner fish slices with crispier breading then and I don't remember being served tomato catsup just tartar sauce (which was deliciously tart!). So, which is better? I liked both for different reasons. And I would still go out of my way to have it again, and again...     

Fish & Chips (P452)

Alex III: Kilawin Tokwa't Baboy!

Alex III, Tomas Morato

There are many ways to enjoy Tokwa't Baboy: as appetizer, ulam, meryenda, pulutan or as partner with Goto/Lugaw. I like it any which way. Alex III's Tokwa't Baboy has that distinct sour taste that whets your appetite for the next round of food (in our case, Bistik Tagalog!)

Kilawin Tokwa't Baboy (P180)

Alex III: LECHE FLAN!

Alex III Restaurant
Tomas Morato

I'm used to eating Lechen Flan straight from a lanera. My mom, being a Bulakenya, would go home to our house in Quezon City (at least, once a week!) heavy with pasalubongs from good-hearted relatives: bottles of sweetened Garbanzos and Red Beans and countless laneras of Halaya and yes, Leche Flan. I would get a spoonful of Halaya and Leche Flan from each lanera knowing na iba-iba ang nagbigay nun at iba-iba ang gumawa. By the time I'm done with my "taste test," busog na ako.
 
Alex III's Leche Flan is good Leche Flan (with or without the white thing on top). You won't be sharing it with anyone, I swear.   

Leche Flan (P75)

Alex III: Kalderetang Baka, Hototai, Lumpiang Ubod!

Alex III Restaurant
Tomas Morato

The Alex III's Kalderetang Baka is what Kalderetang Baka should be: tender beef, potatoes and carrots (Jardiniere-cut), bell peppers swimming in rich brown sauce topped with grated cheese. Perfect with steaming with rice! 

Kalderetang Baka (P489)

Hototai (P359)

At first, I was cold to the idea of having Hotatai. The day was a bit warm and soup didn't appeal to me. But we ordered it, anyway. O, my first sip, I pleasantly surprised how the soup felt good in my stomach. Before I knew it, I was already on my second serving. 

Fresh Lumpiang Ubod (P238)

2pcs/order

 

One good thing about Alex III's Lumpiang Ubod is that they use real ubod, not singkamas. That for me is enough reason to like it. A lot.

Alex III: Puto Bumbong!

Alex III Restaurant, Tomas Morato

You don't have to wait for Christmas to feast on Puto Bumbong. Alex III serves four fingers of that sticky, violet dessert with Muscovado and niyog. Try eating it with hot tea or like what I did... with Guinumis.

Puto Bumbong (P89)