I’ve been to Tagaytay so many times already, yet I still haven’t tried most of them. A lot times, we will go to where we would usually eat or have coffee. But it’s nice to try something new once in a while. Very rarely do we actually try new things for the purpose of engaging a unique experience. After all, there are many benefits to doing new things so we must not cheat ourselves out of them.
So when I was invited to join my foodie colleagues to try Mozu at Ming's, this time around, I couldn’t decline. Especially that I want to pry myself loose from the jaws of commonplace. Don’t get me wrong, Tagaytay City proper boasts of many good restaurants but trying a restaurant outside of that vicinity is a silent commitment since it will probably give me fresh experiences.
Mozu at Ming’s is the rebranded Ming’s Garden. It began humbly as the private plant collection of former Philippine First Lady, Amelita “Ming” Ramos. Over the years, the garden has been opened up to the public and was developed into a nature-focused, family oriented business. This award winning restaurant and in-house caterer, Mozu at Ming’s serves home style classic Filipino dishes; comfort food that reminds you of home. They offer a comfortable and relaxed dining experience, surrounded by the garden’s natural beauty.
Owner and Chef Enzo Chavez with the collaboration of his talented kitchen team and amazing staff welcomed us with a sumptuous lunch which featured Mozu at Ming’s best sellers which included the following:
Gambas Al Ajillo - fresh market shrimps, paprika, olive oil, garlic. The shrimps were plump, sweet and fresh and the garlic and sauce was very flavorful. This is not just an appetizer, if you ask me, because it is packed with flavor, it so perfect to eat with steaming white rice.
Ox Tail Kare-Kare - ox tail, tripe, beef short ribs, peanut sauce and homemade bagoong. The number of ox tails and tripes in it is also generous. they were also very soft and easy to chew or munch on. When it comes to Kare-Kare, I usually enjoy the ones that have a strong peanut flavor. And this version of Mozu at Ming's delivered just that. Just take a look at how rich the the color of that sauce. I liked how it tasted just like how my grandmother cooks her Kare-Kare. Because of that, this Kare-Kare receives my two-thumbs up and my recommendation.
Bagnet Salad - air dried pork belly, mango, tomato, homemade bagoong syrup. I love the play of sweet, sour and savoury play of the sauce of this dish. The Bagnet was also so good, the skin was super crispy, the fat melts in your mouth and the meat was tender. A must try, most definitely!
Mozu at Ming’s is a family owned and operated business and take great pride in supporting local community, as well as promoting the cultivation of plants. That is why they also sell a wide variety of local ornamental plants, herbs, vegetables, as well as other garden essentials. The foreign species are sprung from the seeds former First Lady Ming Ramos brings home from her overseas trips. You can find them being sold at the garden at the back of the restaurant.
Since the property boasts of three hectares of sprawling, lush landscape, Mozu at Ming’s also offers variety of spaces for all types of events, from intimate functions, to weddings, ceremonies and receptions, as well as private celebrations. Their large open spaces and a covered glass venue are perfect venues for special occasions. Mozu at Ming’s open spaces, punctuated by blooming flora, also provides the perfect backdrop for photo and video shoots, as well as the ideal ambiance for peaceful walks and quiet contemplation. I personally love their courtyard with stone paths leading up to the romantic fountain at the center.
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