Food trip : A Taste of Capitol in Timog

When it comes to finding the most delicious, innovative food in the metro, Tomas Morato or better known as "Timog" is the perfect place to be.

I was recently invited to join other blogger friends to have a Taste of Capitol, the latest must-try dining establishment to open in the Metro.
An All-American favorites partnered with Filipino specialties that creates a delicious fusion of East and West.

It's not that difficult to find this place in Timog actually. Some may find commuting a real drag but if you're from the Eastern side like me, commuting's a breeze.
You can ride a jeep or an FX taxi to Anonas (before Cubao) then from there you can easily get a jeep going directly to Timog (look for a "welcome" sign).

 With a menu lineup filled with a sumptuous selection of appetizers, mains, desserts, specialty drinks and even all-day breakfast, Taste of Capitol in Tomas Morato, Quezon City is truly worth visiting should you find yourself in the area.

This restaurant caters to diners of all ages, Taste of Capitol gets inspiration from the popular bistro/diners from the West, which serve satisfying comfort food day in and day out. 

 We had hefty servings of all-time favorites like Tasty nachos 240

Buffalo Wings 5pcs. 175 8pcs.240

Pinoy BBQ Soft Taco 175

Chicago Meatball 6pcs. 170 12pcs.240

Boston Porkchop 195 gravy or honey mustard

BBQ Ribs Solo 245 Sharing 545

Fish and Chips, New York Hotdog, Barbecue Ribs, Honey Grilled Porkchop, Meatball Spaghetti, and Carbonara among others, while dishes with a unique Filipino twist that you should also not miss out on include, the Crispy Liempo Nachos, Pinoy BBQ Soft Taco, Crispy Porkchop, and Grilled Liempo.

All these are complemented by a sweet medley of desserts like ice cream sundaes, milk shakes, and halo-halo, which are perfect for especially cold days or simply capping off a decadent meal.

HaloHalo 95

Ice Cream Sundae Vanilla or Chocolate 95

For groups of friends who want to enjoy good food before – or after a night of partying in one of the city’s most popular entertainment and dining hubs, A Taste of Capitol also serves a variety of flavored beer that they may want to try.

There’s Quebec (cassis flavor), Victoria (rose flavor), Sourizza (lime flavor), and Flamefizz (lychee flavor). Alcohol shots like whiskey, rhum, gin, tequila, brandy, and vodka are also available at the restaurant.

The restaurant’s wide selection of breakfast fare is also something worth looking into – divided into two groups, the Big Breakfast is available from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12noon and Sunday from 7am to 12noon, diners can get their fill of their breakfast food favorites in even bigger servings.

There’s the classic Pancake and Bacon (four pancakes and six bacons), Bacon and Egg (six bacons, two eggs and rice), Big Breakfast (spam, two bacons, hotdog, longganisa, and tocino), and Breakfast Sausage (four sausages, two toasts, and two eggs).
But for those who can’t get enough of breakfast food all day, everyday, A Taste of Capitol also serves a sumptuous selection of All-Day Breakfast fare like Spam Hotdog and Bacon, Bacon Bits Mix Tocino, Bangus at Laing, Bangus at Tocino, Boneless Bangus, Pork Sisig, Corned Beef, Beef Tapa, Calamares, and Longganisa. All these are served with plain rice and egg.

Whether you’re in the mood for a light snack or something heavy, fill your tummy with delicious and savory dishes from this fun new bistro-diner in Quezon City.

Taste of Capitol is located at JSB Building, Tomas Morato cor Scout Delgado St., Quezon City. For more information visit www.tasteofcapitol.com.
The restaurant is open from Monday to Thursday – 10am to 2am, Friday to Saturday – 10am to 3am, and Sunday from 7am to 11pm.