Trying Something Different at Midas Cafe

Try something different. More seafood. More greens. More fruits. Just to balance things out. And at Midas Cafe, doing something different from your usual buffet lunch routine is easy. And tasty too...

Since the launch of Sabroso! A Celebration of Filipino Gastronomical Journey & Expressions last August, 2014 (see my previous post here at http://dude4food.blogspot.com/2014/08/sabroso-filipino-culinary-festival-at.html), Midas Cafe has been serving a selection of the best local regional cuisine alongside its regular offerings. A second visit called for a new plan at Midas Cafe's extensive buffet spread...

And the coaster pretty much said it all. And that was the plan. More seafood. More salads. More local flavors and local desserts. Game.

The impressive selection at Midas Cafe include savory appetizers, bite-sized morsels intricately plated in individual servings. I go for a piece of nori-wrapped kani with a rich cream sauce and cheese wrapped in premium ham topped with an olive before surveying the rest of the buffet spread at Midas Cafe. 

A refreshing salad, with crisp greens and a creamy blue cheese dressing topped with croutons and onions with a side of cheese kicks off my new plan of attack at Midas Cafe.  

After the refreshing salad, go for some of the freshest sushi and sashimi at the Seafood Station of Midas Cafe. The selection of fresh seafood include premium tuna and salmon sashimi as well as a wide variety of hand-rolled sushi creations.

At the Grill Station, you have the option to choose from pork, beef, lamb, vegetables and seafood for grilling. Sticking to my plan, I select a few plump shrimps and mussels. After a few minutes, your plate of grilled seafood is served. Refreshingly sweet with a subtle briny hint and a distinct snap in every bite, everything is going as planned. Time for seconds...

I go for more freshly grilled shrimps and mussels, and maybe a few skewers of tender beef from the Grill Station. The tender beef with roasted peppers just triggered my appetite, and you have a sudden craving for beef. Serious beef. 

Like a plate of Roast Angus Prime Rib with horseradish and mustard. A slight detour from the plan, but all's good. How can you resist prime rib?

After a satisfying serving of Roast Angus Prime Rib, time to stick to the plan with a plate of Adobong Pusit, vegetables with coconut milk, and crispy tawilis and some garlic fried rice. And maybe just a little of the crispy bagnet that somehow found its way on my plate.

In between, go for the local tamales wrapped in banana leaves...

...and some fresh fruit...

...before heading back for more Roast Angus Prime Rib. Just a few more slices...

...balanced by Norwegian Salmon. It's all about balance, and Midas Cafe has a wide range of dishes for a variety of flavors.

The friendly staff offered to make a crepe, topped with chocolate chips, almonds, pistachios and chocolate ice cream drizzled with chocolate syrup. Can't say no.

Satisfied with the crepes, the staff then offered their signature Halo-Halo. Can't say no to that one too...

...paired with some local regional desserts. Perfect. Midas Cafe's Sabroso! A Celebration of Filipino Gastronomical Journey & Expressions runs only until the end of November, 2014, so better hurry. And do something different. Or at least try...  

Midas Cafe is located at the Second Level of Midas Hotel, 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City or call 902-0100 for inquiries and reservations.

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