As young as this cafe may seem, it sure has taken a remarkable spot in the Marikina dining scene. Barely five months old, Some Kind of Wonderful Cafe (now more popularly known as SKOW) continues to update their menu with the most palate-delighting dishes and maintain the one of the coolest playlists for their diners (80s hits, oh yeah!).
I was there again last weekend with my sister and Sweetie, to check out their new menu. SKOW closed for a couple of weeks for maintenance repair and menu updating, and we were very glad to discover that they now also have a menu for Japanese cuisine!
As usual, we wanted to try everything, but since we had limited stomach space, we got to try only two items on their Japanese menu:
I am now about to feature the other dishes that we had that night. At the end of this post, you will see SKOW's flag carrier. They say that every restaurant offers a signature dish, and for SKOW, I believe that's the one dish that I can order every single time I go there, and not get tired of it.
On with their other great dishes first:
And now, for their dish that stole my heart and relinquished it with so much joy:
So, what are you waiting for? Experience these dishes and visit Some Kind of Wonderful Cafe in Marikina today! (Except on Tuesdays, they're closed.)
To view my first ever (and most popular, at that) post on SKOW, click here.
For my second visit, click here.
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL CAFE (SKOW)
Rainbow Street, SSS Village
(Right across St. Paul Parish, if you're commuting, take the SSS jeep or FX and ask Manong Driver to let you off near Saint Paul Parish)
Marikina City, Metro Manila
(02) 409-1242 / 09282714998
OPEN everyday EXCEPT Tuesdays FROM 12nn to 10pm
Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP
Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni
I was there again last weekend with my sister and Sweetie, to check out their new menu. SKOW closed for a couple of weeks for maintenance repair and menu updating, and we were very glad to discover that they now also have a menu for Japanese cuisine!
I like this picture a lot, hehe!
As usual, we wanted to try everything, but since we had limited stomach space, we got to try only two items on their Japanese menu:
Prawn Tempura and the Kani Tempura (130 PhP each) (I am IN LOVE with the Kani Tempura - shreds of crab meat, oh my!)
Stir-fried mixed veggies (80 PhP)! So fresh and crisp!
Stir-fried mixed veggies (80 PhP)! So fresh and crisp!
This is me devouring the tempura plate. And what is that brown, inviting, beautiful slice of something?
A moist, delicious slice of chocolate caramel cake (75 PhP). This is the first type of cake I've tried in SKOW, and I'll definitely come back for more (specifically, for the Strawberry Shortcake!)
The cake slice's mother, hehe. Anyway, I can't even aptly describe how moist the chocolate cake is!
I am now about to feature the other dishes that we had that night. At the end of this post, you will see SKOW's flag carrier. They say that every restaurant offers a signature dish, and for SKOW, I believe that's the one dish that I can order every single time I go there, and not get tired of it.
On with their other great dishes first:
Our SKOW staple: Tender, sweet and spicy BARBECUED SPARE RIBS (140 PhP)
FISH AND CHIPS (170 PhP). Fish fillet deep fried with its flavorful batter, served hot with their special tartar sauce and French Fries.
Buttered Prawns with Aioli (180 PhP)
Buttered Prawns with Aioli (180 PhP)
Tell me, WHO CAN RESIST A MILKSHAKE LIKE THIS? No one!! (95 PhP)
Me and Sis enjoying all the great things SKOW has to offer (Thanks for this shot, Sweetie!)
And now, for their dish that stole my heart and relinquished it with so much joy:
SALMON STEAK IN LEMON CAPER SAUCE (195 PhP). The Salmon was moist, tender, flavorful. The Caper Sauce tangy, creamy and silky. The potato salad perfectly complementing the whole dish. This is one of SKOW's best dishes. This is their flag carrier, like I mentioned.
So, what are you waiting for? Experience these dishes and visit Some Kind of Wonderful Cafe in Marikina today! (Except on Tuesdays, they're closed.)
To view my first ever (and most popular, at that) post on SKOW, click here.
For my second visit, click here.
SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL CAFE (SKOW)
Rainbow Street, SSS Village
(Right across St. Paul Parish, if you're commuting, take the SSS jeep or FX and ask Manong Driver to let you off near Saint Paul Parish)
Marikina City, Metro Manila
(02) 409-1242 / 09282714998
OPEN everyday EXCEPT Tuesdays FROM 12nn to 10pm
Munching Budget per person: starts at 100 PhP
Marikina, aking hirang.
Roni