Manila's Signature Dishes 2010 : Crustasia Thai Shrimp House

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If you've been reading my blog, you would know that this is not the first time I've eaten at Crustasia (1st and 2nd). So I was ecstatic to be invited to try Chef Len Ingco's set specially crafted for Manila's Signature Dishes 2010. Crustasia's set is centered around their version of the Singaporean Chili Crab.

Crispy Baby Squid. Small squid fried to a crisp then coated with caramel sauce. It tastes like seafood candy because of the sweet and crispy combo. You won't resist getting piece after piece and before you know it nothing is left on the plate. Atop our must order list for every visit to Crustasia.

 

Singaporean Chili Crab. Cooked the way that Singaporean hawker's made famous. Served with "man tou" (friend bread), which you can use to dip the sauce with or better yet order a cup of rice like I did to mop up everything. The crab was just spicy enough that I could eat everything unlike those I had in Singapore where I had to have glass after glass of water. This one was just right to encourage me to eat more and more.

Pannacotta with Mango. A few slivers of mangoes topped the cupful of sweet and smooth custard.

Some of the other dishes we were given to try out, Fried Spring Rolls and Kai Hor Bai Teoy (friend chicken wrapped in pandan leaves). Both were very good since I've never had them there and I would definitely consider ordering again.

Crabs with more of an Asian flair like the Singaporean Chili Crabs and the Typhoon Shelter Crabs populate the extensive array of dishes on Crustasia's Thai Shrimp House's menu. We've come here a few times and will definitely be back in the future. Give the place a try and take advantage of the current Manila's Signature Dishes 2010 promo.

Crustasia Thai Shrimp House
6/F The Ledge
Shangrila Plaza Mall
910.4096

Unilever Foodsolutions (UFS), being the preferred foodservice business partners among restaurateurs, felt the need to acknowledge notable restaurants who are developing Manila as a culinary city. They have partnered with select restaurants within the metropolis in coming up with signature dishes. UFS has synergized with these restaurants, both through dish development and promotion campaign for these signature dishes, in achieving one common goal: coming up with a different culinary experiences that provide value for money and culinary memories for diners.

If you're a restaurateur (or an aspiring one) and in need of help in coming with your signature dish, call (02) 588-8855 or email at foodsolutions.philippines@unilever.com.