Eating our everyday food could be boring sometimes that’s why it really feels good when I was able to try The Boss—Chef Bruce Lim’s Filipino comfort foods with a twist through his Rustique Kitchen. Not only I was able to witness his awesome culinary expertise but learned a great deal about how I could create a spin on my recipes. u
Check out on this post how it is too comfortable to dine with this recently opened Chef Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen, once known as the French Le Regalade in Makati City.
The Restaurant
As I have heard before we go there, Rustique Kitchen is a partnership between Chef Bruce Lim and the magnificent couple Tony Boy Cojuangco and Gretchen Barretto. So, it was like: “Oh, it must be good and elegant since La Greta as what she is tagged, is known to be as one of the showbiz goddesses when it comes to beauty and elegance !”
And that proves me right! Have a slight tour of the cozy restaurant via my pictures below to find out:
The façade outside gives you a glimpse of an elegant dining experience
This fantastic carriage makes the entrance lobby more enchanting for diners
The comfy sofa set makes each dining experience very relaxing
This centerpiece absolutely adds a “homey” feeling while eating!
The lamps and light fixtures inside gives a romantic ambiance
These nice place mats are perfectly paired with the black table napkins which defines the resto’s elegant setting
Make yourself comfortable while waiting for your turn!
A built-in dresser with a single-sofa so you can sit down while doing your retouch or simply fixing your hair
The wide glass mirror inside the cocktail bar makes the restaurant looks very spacious.
The Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen Menu List
House Cocktails & Mocktails
Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen House Cocktails:
Since I’m not very fond of cocktail drinks, I will just share what Bruce Lim’s Rustique Kitchen offer for their bar menu:
Calamansi Fizz 175.00
Calamansi, tarragon, clear soda, absolute vodka
Hot Mama! 155.00
Tomato juice, calamansi, chilli, roasted garlic, celery salt, absolute vodka
Femme Fatale 175.00
Ripe mangoes, lemongrass, fundador brandy, absolute vodka, jose cuervo tequila, bombay gin
Vodka Mudpie 195.00
Vanilla ice crea, crushed graham, chocolate syrup, chocolate vodka, kahlua, baileys
House Mocktails:
Carnival 165.00
Ripe mango, orange, beet syrup, soda water, popcorn
Pumpkin Pie 165.00
Pumpkin, apple, cinnamon
Rustique Pear Tea 165.00
Pear, pomegranate, rosemary
Thirst Quencher 165.00
Cucumber, honeydew, ginger syrup
Minty Guava 145.00
Pink guava, pineapple, ginger syrup and mint leaves.
Greens:
Caesar Salad 225.00
Char-grilled romaine lettuce dressed with roasted garlic enriched Caesar dressing, oven roasted cherry tomatoes and queso de bola shavings. Yet light, this simple healthy salad is really munchy and feels heavy to my tummy.
Note: You may add chicken for only 75.00 or shrimp for 150.00 additional.
Pasta:
Beef Steak Pasta 390.00
Grilled steak with spaghetti tossed in a creamy citrus sauce topped with caramelized onions and fried shallots served with sautéed mushrooms.
Country Pumpkin Pasta 385.00
Pasta tossed in a kalabasa cream sauce topped with roasted Cornish hen and deep-fried squash blossoms.
Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen Premier
Grilled Rib Eye Steak 945.00
Grilled USDA beef rib eye topped with fried onions and cheese and served with a tangy cream sauce and potato pavé. Served with asparagus and string beans.
Sizzling Oxtail Kare-Kare 550.00
Whoa! This mouthwatering Kare-Kare according to Chef Bruce is one of their best sellers, indeed it is! Simmered in richly-taste peanut sauce, served on a hot sizzling round plate with vegetables.
The twist?
Yeah, it comes not only with a uniquely prepared shrimp paste (bagoong) but a tripe salad with fried rice cakes, yum!
Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen Side Dishes
Tortang Talong 150.00
This one I really love as well because I myself is doing different twists when it comes to Tortang Talong. Chef Bruce Lims’ version is really a must try! This appetizing Tortang Talong comes with richly prepared sauteed pork with egg and topped with sliced salted eggs. Perfectly paired again by Rustique Kitchen with caramelized onions instead of a plain ketchup, woooo!
Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen Sucre
Signature Buko Pie 150.00
Warm buko pie served in a glass? Yeah, it is! What a cool idea right? It’s really yummy and I bet you’ll ask for one more glass of this heavenly buko pie!
Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen Quesong Puti Cheesecake 250.00
Classic baked cheesecake bruleed and dressed with macerated mangoes and strawberries, this one is really a must-try as well!
Warm Chocolate Tart 250.00
Warm chocolate tart which I think is made up of choco tablea and served with mangoes dipped in cream plus strawberries.
Come and visit Chef Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen to try his new creations and signature dishes, located along Arnaiz Avenue (formerly known as Pasay Road), Makati City
For more details about Bruce Lim Rustique Kitchen:
Address: Leelin Building II, 820 Arnaiz Ave ( Formerly Pasay Rd ) Makati City.
Phone: +63 2 7502104
Website: http://www.rustiquekitchen.com/
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/rustiquekitchenmanila
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rustiquekitchen
kileen says
i love Filipino foods and need to try more!
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mischievouswordsbymartaazra says
That restoran looks cool and the food looks amazing
Elizabeth O says
This is quite the rustic setting with food to match. I bet it would be very appealing to some folks.
Monidipa says
The decor of the place looks really good and I love their variety of food you have mentioned in here.
Mindspeaks says
I really want to visit this place. Everything looks perfect.
Alexis says
What a cool restaurant! I love the interior decoration and vibe of this place. The food looks amazing.
Celebrate Woman (@DiscoverSelf) says
All the recipes are so unique and delicious-looking. I would like to try them all.
Viano says
It seems like a nice place with really interesting options. Nice review.
Marie says
I am not sure if I love the decor more or the food. It all looks amazing.
Kristyn says
This looks fabulous! The pictures are great, they make them look very appetizing!
Abbey says
This place looks so nice! The food looks amazing, thank you for sharing this!
World In Eyes says
The place looks very interesting to visit… food looks so delicious and tasty…Well i wanna have that quesong puti cheesecake..that really makes me desire of having..Loved these all items..Thanks for sharing the review..This is really very interesting..Great work..
Kenny Ngo says
I’ve never had the chance to eat here. Hopefully soon.
caitscozycorner says
yum! this def looks like something my husband would enjoy- were big fans of dishes like this!
thebackpacksters says
All those dishes look so delicious! Yummy and tempting!
tweenselmom says
This place looks really chill and stylish! Gives off a comforting vibe, and the food looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Krysten (@WeirdGirlBlog) says
OMG that food all looks AMAZING. And now I am HUNGRY!
delhifundos2014 says
Food looks so delicious I would love to take my gf to this place for dinner. I love the interior of the place too.
Rose Ann Sales says
I never imagined that I could put some salted egg in a Tortang Talong dish. This version is so exciting. I’m gonna make my own version of this. Thanks for this great article!
Jordan says
Wow. The food and drinks all look incredible. I really like rustic food, too!
aisasami says
Wow, this looks like a fine Filipino restaurants. I have never had Filipino food before but I would love to try.
Tia J McKinzie says
What a unique restaurant! and the food looks absolutely delicious. I wish we had something like this where I lived!
amayszingblogs says
I like the Filipino vibe of this place and also the food it look so delicious I would love to visit this for my foodie trip after quarantine 🙂
littlemisadvenchali says
The place seems so cozy and the foods are looking delicious. <3 Sana makapunta ako diyan… 😀
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
All of this comfort food looks MARVELOUS! I am always curious as to what people consider comfort food as mine is SALMON 🙂
simplysensationalfood says
The Filipino food looks amazing and the variety is so good. The selection looks great and so much variety.
Akshay Toshniwal says
Beautiful pictures and lovely content. Liked what I read and I am sure it will be useful for many who are planning to redesign their home or office! Thank you for sharing!
brianmayroam says
There are some Filipino restaurants in Philadelphia. I’ve tried Filipino food in the suburbs of Washinton, DC as well. Hope to visit the country some day.