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Makati eats: Fantaste, a favorite among Chinese nationals, should also appeal to Pinoys
Makati eats: Fantaste, a favorite among Chinese nationals, should also appeal to Pinoys
Joko Magalong-De Veyra
Published Sep 04, 2019 06:15 AM PHT
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MANILA -- Chinese restaurants are popping around the metro. From Hunan to seafood restaurants, an array of never-seen-before options are available not only to the many Chinese nationals living in Metro Manila, but also to Filipinos.
MANILA -- Chinese restaurants are popping around the metro. From Hunan to seafood restaurants, an array of never-seen-before options are available not only to the many Chinese nationals living in Metro Manila, but also to Filipinos.
Claypot rice -- rice cooked with toppings in a clay pot -- is one of those options.
Claypot rice -- rice cooked with toppings in a clay pot -- is one of those options.
Fantaste, a restaurant at the corner of Valero and Rufino Streets in Salcedo Village in Makati, gives a fast-casual spin to this slow-cooked Chinese treasure, making it a great option for quick hefty meals in the central business district. (Fantaste also delivers to Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Pasay.)
Fantaste, a restaurant at the corner of Valero and Rufino Streets in Salcedo Village in Makati, gives a fast-casual spin to this slow-cooked Chinese treasure, making it a great option for quick hefty meals in the central business district. (Fantaste also delivers to Makati, Bonifacio Global City, and Pasay.)
The restaurant uses a specialized machine to heat non-stick bowls in lieu of the usual method that usually takes more than 30 minutes. While the 15- to 20-minute process results in rice bowls that have no burnt crust that one usually associates with clay pot rice, the Fantaste recipes are still rooted in Cantonese cuisine and proudly cooked by Chinese chefs.
The restaurant uses a specialized machine to heat non-stick bowls in lieu of the usual method that usually takes more than 30 minutes. While the 15- to 20-minute process results in rice bowls that have no burnt crust that one usually associates with clay pot rice, the Fantaste recipes are still rooted in Cantonese cuisine and proudly cooked by Chinese chefs.
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Founders Joan Yang and Alice Jiang were very adamant about staying on course with this taste, sharing that one of the reasons why they started Fantaste was because they were looking for a Chinese restaurant that would remind them of home.
Founders Joan Yang and Alice Jiang were very adamant about staying on course with this taste, sharing that one of the reasons why they started Fantaste was because they were looking for a Chinese restaurant that would remind them of home.
“We adopt the traditional fresh, crisp, tender, and smooth flavor of Cantonese cuisine which incorporates the unique local style of clay pot rice. It also combines the tastes of various countries to create a variety of exquisite and rich dishes. Here, you can experience the perfect combination of traditional and modern Hong Kong style culture,” shared Yang.
“We adopt the traditional fresh, crisp, tender, and smooth flavor of Cantonese cuisine which incorporates the unique local style of clay pot rice. It also combines the tastes of various countries to create a variety of exquisite and rich dishes. Here, you can experience the perfect combination of traditional and modern Hong Kong style culture,” shared Yang.
On travels abroad, a restaurant filled with locals is a good indicator of the taste of the food. In Fantaste, Chinese make up 80% of their clientele, which may vouch for the authenticity of the dishes. After marking its first anniversary last July though, the restaurant aims to increase its Filipino clientele.
On travels abroad, a restaurant filled with locals is a good indicator of the taste of the food. In Fantaste, Chinese make up 80% of their clientele, which may vouch for the authenticity of the dishes. After marking its first anniversary last July though, the restaurant aims to increase its Filipino clientele.
“We simply want Filipinos to experience the authentic and nutritious claypot rice cooked by our native Chinese chefs. Rice is a staple food both here and in China, and Filipinos are already familiar with the taste of Chinese food,” noted Jiang.
“We simply want Filipinos to experience the authentic and nutritious claypot rice cooked by our native Chinese chefs. Rice is a staple food both here and in China, and Filipinos are already familiar with the taste of Chinese food,” noted Jiang.
With prices very competitive for their location, Fantaste offers about 15 varieties of Claypot rice bowls with new items like a Braised Beef Brisket (P340) and Stir-Fried Squid in Soy Sauce (P320).
With prices very competitive for their location, Fantaste offers about 15 varieties of Claypot rice bowls with new items like a Braised Beef Brisket (P340) and Stir-Fried Squid in Soy Sauce (P320).
If you’re not in the mood for some claypot rice, don’t fret as there are appetizers, breakfast, and even soup options in its menu.
If you’re not in the mood for some claypot rice, don’t fret as there are appetizers, breakfast, and even soup options in its menu.
Here are our recommended dishes in Fantaste:
Here are our recommended dishes in Fantaste:
Fantaste is found at the ground floor of Easton Place at the corner of Valero and Rufino Sts. in Makati.
Fantaste is found at the ground floor of Easton Place at the corner of Valero and Rufino Sts. in Makati.
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