Filipino fusion food that is easy on the pocket

MANILA, Philippines - Ladera Grill continues to whet the palate of its guests by serving up Filipino freestyle dishes that are both sumptuous and easy in the pocket.

The Sizzling Bulalo Steak is perfect for those who travel all the way to Tagaytay to satisfy their craving of bone marrow. Stewed with Shitake Mushrooms, the marrow and beef shanks are cooked until tender and smothered with creamy gravy and spiced with chili fingers. The dish is ideal as a main course or as an accompaniment to a round of drinks.

For those who prefer eating seafood, Ladera Grill’s Tilapiang Binusog sa Laing is for you. Stuffed with fresh laing, the breaded dish is sure to be a kiddie favorite, its crunchiness make eating fish a treat.

For those who seek the exotic side of Filipino food fare, the Barbecued Kuhol Sa Gata is a must-try. The de-shelled river snails are first barbecued, to bring out their fresh, juicy and perfectly seasoned flavor and then sautéed in gata. Chili fingers give the dish a spicy kick that makes everyone who eats the dish keep coming back for more.

These dishes are available Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sizzling Lechon Balayan, Seafood Pinakbet, Bulalo Batangas, Garlic Bangus Inasal, Sinigang Na Kambing Sa Luya, Dinakdakan Sa Kinchay are also offered.

Ladera Grill is located at the Lower Level of Vista de Splendido building, Tagaytay-Nasugbu Road, Laurel Batangas. For details, call 693-4016, 0917-5845274 or 0928-5028661.