Homey at Cookbook Kitchen

Ate at Cookbook Kitchen during the weekend and here are 10 things I would like to say about this hole in the wall resto:

1. I like the streamlined and minimalist menu. Having too much looses focus. If their menu changes given the seasonality of the items that would be a plus.
2. Whole place smells woodsy with garlic and tomatoes permeating the air.
3. Though you might need reservations during Fridays, plenty of seats during our dinner.
4. Pasta is not just pasta. Spaghetti is not corkscrew nor is it farfalle. Pasta shapes is different from what we ordered (i.e. we ordered Farfalle, but got Corkscrew).
5. Pasta sauce with bacon and cucumber was creamy yet refreshing.
6. Porkchops were tender, but the smaller cut pieces were a bit tough.
7. Tomato sauce is how I make them at home! I feel that Nora Daza inspired some of their dishes.
8. Parmesan Crusted White Fish is a winner. Crusty and cheesy top and moist fillets below. I just wish I knew what kind of fish it was.
9. Kittin's Scarlet cake is overrated. The menu says original and a cake you haven't tasted before. But I say, better order a classic that you do know.
10. Overall price - 300 per person isn't bad and good place to bring your family.

Cookbook Kitchen
8 Socorro Fernandez St., corner Luna Mencias St. (near Shaw Blvd),
Mandaluyong City
Tel. 724 3595
Mobile: 916-2765257