Sanctuary @ Sanctuario Tagaytay

June 27, 2008 by Janey

Much I have raved about my first visit at Sanctuario Tagaytay (https://www.janedchua.com/2008/05/20/sanctuario-tagaytay-metrowalk/), the second visit was as pleasant. That Pasta Bulalo has pretty much made a good first impression. Let us see if first impression lasts.

June 6, 2008. Friday night again and I’ve found myself opening the door to the busy Sanctuario restaurant in Metrowalk. After ordering, my colleague Claire walks in with her friends. Too bad that there were no more table to accommodate their group.

On the Table

Garlic Cheese Pate PHP 25

Since we have already tried the Sampler Pate, Bubba suggested that we get the individual servings. His favorite last time was the garlic cheese pate. There was no surprise when he ordered this again. The interplay of mild cheese and pithy garlic is evident in the pate. I couldn’t help but get from his order.

Quezo Pate PHP 25

I had a tougher time deciding which one because I really liked all of the pates but I cannot succumb to my gluttony all the time. I chose the quezo pate because it was the one that stood out the most for me. The pimiento cheese type of pate reminded me of my lola’s homemade version of cheese.

Pan de Sanctuario (4pcs) PHP 25

Freshly made breads are warmly served.

Pasta Bulalo PHP 280

First impression definitely lasts with Sanctuario’s Pasta Bulalo. The meat still almost melts in your mouth, full of robust flavor.

Lamb Chops PHP 260

This was the newbie among our orders. Bubba and I have been craving for lamb chops for some weeks now. There was no better time to try it but that night. A little dismayed though because the meat was tough and a little dried out. It took some time to cut through the meat and chew it.

Other than the lamb chops, the experience at Sanctuario Tagaytay is still a dining pleasure. Carol joined us towards the end of the meal and we totally enjoyed exchanging stories with her. She was telling us proudly about her daughter’s first few weeks at work. Her daughter graduated from Ateneo as a Magna Cum Laude. She came from Laguna that day yet it was all enthusiasm and no sign of exhaustion. I feel the same way about the dishes in her restaurant.