Mesa Filipino Moderne: In a Nugget

One starry night, as the craving and hunger after work kicked-in, we found ourselves in Mesa Filipino Moderne.

WARNING: That it was just to satisfy, therefore not planned, we only ordered few dishes. 

From the name itself, we know that they serve our very own, but adding moderne in the title makes it exciting! Mesa’s interiors are modern; not the usual wooden tables and oriental decors that it was impressive yet the ambience, relaxing.

Not only in the interiors was it modern but also in the way food were served. There goes our craving for the night: Chicken and Pork Pochero Php 385! It was a hearty meal. But nothing too special. We were just two but almost nothing was left. It was comforting to our tummies. 

mesa filipino moderne pochero
The waiter mixed the Pochero before serving
We also had Tinapa Roll wrapped with Lettuce Php 155. First off, I commend the presentation. When I tasted it, I could have offered a clap. It was crispy and the tinapa was so flavorful. Since we were two, I got to eat several. It's not good though. A helping or two was just enough or else, mauumay ka na

mesa filipino moderne tinapa roll
Tinapa inside :)
We had Filipino dessert as well, Talong Salad Php 80, served in a glass. Perfect to end the busy workday.

mesa filipino moderne talong salad
Candle plus talooooong!
I salute restaurants who go for Filipino goodness. Be proud of our heritage (and comfort food :D )


On the other time that we went in their SM Southmall Branch, had the ff:

  • Grilled Liempo (Php 195)
mesa filipino moderne food blog grilled liempo la mesa way

Liempo was ordinary. La Mesa Grill's version is still better because it's quite sweet.
  • Beef Kare-kare (Php 305)
mesa filipino moderne food blog kare-kare

Serving is good for 3. I have a high benchmark for Kare-kare. Blame it on Little Quiapo's.
  • Stuffed Giant Squid (Php 325)
mesa filipino moderne food blog stuffed giant squid

The head with the 'tentacles' was fried with breading. While the body stuffed with meat has its own sauce in soy base, I think. It was okay. Stuffed not generously but not too bad, either. I still like the grilled one tomatoes and onions inside.


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Rating: 3.5


Mesa Filipino Moderne has a branch in:

G/F Greenbelt 5, 
Ayala Center
Makati City

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