Tomatito, BGC Fort

Tomatito, BGC Fort

February 13, 2017 by Janey

Tomatito hails from the Shanghai original, which is a sexy tapas bar from the El Willy Fun F&B Group (by Chef Willy Trullas Moreno) who in partnership with the Las Flores-Rambla-La Lola-group opened a Manila branch located in BGC Corporate Center at the Fort. The inspiration comes from traditional Spanish bars of the 80s fused with contemporary approach to food and design. Walk into Tomatito and feel the upbeat vibe resonate from the dining room to the dishes.

Monday plans were up in the air but traffic was very cooperative to get me home from work in 23 minutes, pick up my trusty camera and head out for dinner in Tomatito. Since dinner was sorta last minute, wasn’t expecting to get a table but BK managed to make reservations and grab at least bar seats for us. I didn’t mind at all since I like the bar area half the time since there’s more action there, you’re sitting up more alert, with a higher vantage point due to the bar stools. Best part, it’s a cinch to order drinks and cocktails. If the bartender already knows you, then a slight nod is enough.

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Tomatito is relaxing and fun, has that funky young vibe but menu is seriously well-thought out. Their cuisine focuses on typical Spanish tapas presented creatively modern while retaining authentic flavors. Tomatito has a wide selection of Spanish wines and classic drinks like Sangria or Tinto de Verano.

On the Table

Salmon TNT Php 595

Explosive balik smoked salmon with honey and truffle… BOOM!!!

Hands down my favorite of all of the items we ordered. The perfect “welcome Janey to Tomatito” dish. The salmon was faintly sweet, naturally delicate, silky then grappling with the crunch of the pastry with cream cheese filling. This tapas dish is that foreplay that can get you peaking in no time and exploding in gastronomical happiness.

Filete Airbag Php 325

Cheese and tenderloin steak air baguettes

Thin slice of tenderloin steak, di manzano, wrapping the air baguettes with cheese inside was also an interesting dish to start with, but the Salmon TNT snatches away the spotlight.

Albondigas Php 225

Mom’s homemade meatballs in natural tomato sauce

Homey dish. The tomato sauce the meatballs were stewed in was rich and hearty.

Atun Con Gazpacho Y Olivas Php 295

Semi cooked tuna loin with gazpacho and olives

The tuna loin in cold gazpacho could easily be my second favorite dish on the table. A lot of flavors and textures in one dish, yet attempting to only be subtle. Tickling your palates ever lightly and then holding back, building the anticipation bite after bite.

Churrasco Buey Php 925

Slow cooked beef short ribs with truffle mashed potato, potato chips, and demi-glaze

This was BK’s additional order which I wasn’t really so sure of when he ordered it. He initially wanted the cochinillo but they were all out. It was okay.

Beronia Rosado

Ordered a glass of rose to greet the Monday evening with a relaxing chill note.

Americano (2) Php 120