Banana Leaf Asian Cafe - San Juan

The lengua with salted ice cream and the panini are so delicate, even an older one can bite easily. if they have an Essogo app, they can get 50% from the basic on any restaurant time of reservation

Cafe Publico is standout restaurant at Greenhills Promenade as it offers not just food and beverage but as well as board games to pass the time. Food: We tried out the Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti (Php 315), Beef Lengua (Php 335) and the Mushroom Soup (Php 160). I started out with the appetizer which is the Mushroom Soup. It comes with three small pieces of crunchy garlic bread and the soup itself is very creamy. Though I would have appreciated more mushroom taste, the soup is within expectations given its price point. I had a bite with the Beef Lengua that comes with some nachos and salted egg. My experience was that the meat was very tasty and tender. It is also value for money given the quality and price point. Last but not least is the Mushroom Truffle Spaghetti. It comes with three pieces of crunchy bread similar to the Mushroom Soup but is also has some salsa on top. Although I find that the pasta itself too creamy, the dish makes up for its generous proportions of mushroom and truffle given its price point. Service: The service by staff from beginning to end is above average. They were very accommodating and were alert to our needs (refilling service water without the need to ask). Preparation of our orders took an adequate (not swift and not too long) amount of time to be served. The staff also quickly attended to our needs upon our request. Ambiance: Although the interior of the venue itself is small. It is sufficient enough to feel homey and differentiated from the mall itself. Temperature was just right (not too hot and cold) and there is sufficient spacing between tables to not feel cramped despite its size. Overall, Cafe Publico is a must try if you have yet to do so. Food is highly value for money (and you can obtain discounts using the Eatigo mobile application). Service is excellent as staff is very alert to your needs and service oriented and the place makes you feel like home away from home. Facebook: thatfoodreview Instagram: that_food_review TripAdvisor: ThatFoodReview

Cafe Away from the Public Product: Whenever I look at places to eat in Zomato, I always stumble upon Cafe Publico but never really choose to eat here for some unknown reason. Finally though, I convinced my family that we should eat here. The prices were definitely higher than usual and the serving is normal too but the food was good so I don't regret eating here as long as I don't think about the price. We got a Chicken Salpicao, Mushroom Salad (Can't remember the name), and their Breakfast Platter (Also not exact name), a Nutella Hot Choco, and a Coffee Affogato. The menu posted here is quite different from the one I saw when we ate here so I can't really remember the exact names. My parents loved the salad, the serving was big but good enough to satisfy only one person and the breakfast platter was also big and it's good enough for sharing. It came with two cups of rice, two small eggs, tocino, and longganisa. I'm a sucker for breakfast food so I loved it but for a smaller price, I can enjoy these at other restaurants. I wish they would put a little twist on it so people would consider ordering it again. The salpicao was also just good enough to make one person full which is reasonable. I didn't get to taste it but the plate got empty so, I think the person who ate it liked it. The Nutella was sweet, as it should be. It is what you would expect melted Nutella to taste like, full of hazelnut goodness with a bitter mix into it. The Coffee Affogato was served in a cute and small glass, coffee in the bottom and ice cream in the middle, topped with lots of coffee jelly. I would've preferred it without the jelly because I don't seem to enjoy gelatin nowadays but still, I think they used their very own gelato on it so I still enjoyed the whole thing. Venue: Like I said on the title, Cafe Publico is a cafe away from the eye of the public. When I say public, I mean it's not located in a place where everyone strolling around the area can just see it and choose to eat here. However, they are still in a good location because it is near the cinemas. Only near, so you still have to walk a few steps but it's very easy to find. It also means that, it can be considered a private place to eat at because it’s not noisy outside despite the restaurant having no doors. The interior was gorgeous though, it is a good place to have a chikka with your chicas. The theme is like a garden inside a cafe, you can't help but take pictures. They even have a few board games like Pictionary available for you to play with. The server was patient with us and they're very willing to assist you with anything. The service was okay, not fast nor slow. We didn't wait that long for our food.

This place is very memorable cause aside from the fact that my boyfriend and I had our first date here (hihi), the gelato was heavenly. I am not a fan of dessert, especially ice cream, but when I do I almost always just order chocolate-flavored ice cream. I did and it was amazing. This place will always have a special place in my heart!

First time here. It is situated at the 2F near the Promenade Hall. The place is cozy and have a rustic feel to it. Maybe also because there’s a water fountain right at the dining area! Got the 3-cheese beef lasagna 325 and the Romana pizza panini 115.00, crispy goodness. Yea, famished! Haven’t had any lunch yet and it’s 1800h already! Both are indeed well recommended. Did i mention i got my meal at a discount? Yummm