We really liked the true mexican feeling here. The music was a little bit loud but this was good to get the mexican vibe. Also the food was quiet amazing. We also were surprised by there dessert which was really yummy too. Hope we can come back here soon, even it is not so cheap for me.
Whenever I'm in the area say before lunch time and I get hungry, this is my place to be. Selection may not be much but the quality of their food is more than enough for me especially their Lechon Cubano. I usually have two rounds of it until I get really stuffed. XD
Takaw Tikim X Nina Jesica Tolentino
+5
The LJC Festival of Flavors is a tribute to LJC’s passion for good food. The festival features the new creations of LJC Chefs, keeping in mind how Larry would have appreciated these dishes according to the LJC brands they were created for.
Pork Chops Café Havana. Served with sautéed black beans, buttered quinoa, and mango relish.
Flores De Guyava. Stewed guavas with cream cheese on a bed of rich guava syrup.
Pork Chops Café Havana. Served with sautéed black beans, buttered quinoa, and mango relish. Flores De Guyava. Stewed guavas with cream cheese on a bed of rich guava syrup.
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Cuba is known to be the land of mojo-marinated pork and guava sugar cookies. But more than offering a typical dish for family gatherings and friends, you will find a whole slew of other delicious Cuban dishes that bring havana to your palate. Cuban cuisine is a mix of Asian, Caribbean, Spanish, and African heritage.
One would find garlic and onions as favorite flavorings in a Cuban kitchen. And at Cafe Havana, you are guaranteed to get these terrific treats to tempt your taste buds.
Aside from garlic and onions, you'll find that white rice and black beans are staples in the Cuban kitchen. In fact, one of the classic sides has it. The famed Cuban black bean soup gets its flavor from onion, oregano, peppers, and garlic.
Plantains are another Cuban staple. With a taste similar to a banana, plantains are often fried or stewed. Addition of plantains makes a dish taste sweet and tangy at the same time.
I love the flavors packed in the Habanera beef! This classic Cuban cuisine original recipe comes with a power sauce that combines sour orange, tomato puree, garlic, cumin, olives, red pepper and raisins. Savoring the dish is like is Havana!What makes the Spareribs Habanera (P 605) from Cafe Havana is its guava sauce served on the side. Its fried potatoes make a perfect compliment.
Cuba's major crop is sugar cane, and it figures in most desserts. It plays an up-front role in Cuban Flan, which is a rich custard with a caramelized sugar crust. And it makes the Guava Pie simply delicious!
I had the opportunity to taste 2/2 of of their new dishes in celebration of the late Larry J. Cruz who is the the person behind the LJC Group during the LJC FESTIVAL OF FLAVORS event.
What caught the attention of my tongue is the:
> Pork Chop Cafe Havana (P595)
This dish is soooooo good!!! The cuban sauce flavors bursting in my mouth partnered with concoction of mango relish, sauteed beans and the lovely texture of buttered quinoa elevates the experience to another level!!!
I'm not into sour/acidic tasting food but this is different. :D A MUST-ORDER-DISH I tell you. ;)
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Cafe Havana is one of the most lively place to be in for the Greenbelt area. Interesting mix of clientele from locals to expats to "locals" / "Island Souvenirs".
NO matter how you see it, Cafe Havana sure brings in the fun with it's intoxicating music that you could dance to and a Latino-Caribbean menu that makes you feel you are in Cuba.
Must-try dishes are....
Caribbean Shrimp Curry. Shrimps are simmered in a coconut curry sauce with bell peppers and served with fried banana and steamed rice. The curry sauce is so tasty with the right amount of heat, shrimps are large and succulent and perfectly paired with the banana and rice (and maybe another cup of rice!).
Spare Ribs Habañero - succulent tender ribs with an addicting guava sauce.
Sopa de frijoles negros - Cuban-style black bean soup that's perfect on rainy days or when you have a hang over.
I sure do miss the Cafe Havana in Malate.
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Excited for these truly inspired dishes that showcase the innovative minds of the chefs behind The LJC Group!
✔️Pork Chops Cafe Havana P595
Served with sauteed black beans, buttered quinoa and mango relish
One of the most remarkable porkchop dishes I have tasted so far. There's this unique Havana flair in the dish, brought by certain spices used matched with the tender cook of the pork chops. This comes with fluffy quinoa, and mango relish, perfect for those trying to eat healthy or going for less carbs.
✔️Flores de Guyava P185
Stewed guavas stuffed with cream cheese on a bed of guava syrup
These are delicate quava cups with small swirls of cream cheese on top. A new take on enjoying fruit for dessert, and brings the guava fruit to a whole new level. My only comment would be that there is a certain texture to the guava that's a but annoying, quite scratchy to the tongue. Not sure if this was from the skin or from the guava itself.
Experience these new offerings from Cafe Havana starting Sep 5 2018 in celebration of LJC Month!
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Let me preface this review by expressing my gratitude to the LJC Group, and Zomato for an exclusive invite to feast on some of the dishes (17 dishes in total! 😀) from all of LJC's nine food concepts, some of which are yet to be fully offered on their respective restaurant menus starting this September. ♥️ As for Café Havana, we got to try their Pork Chop Cafe Havana, and the lovely Flores de Guyava. This pair was the most distinct of all the dishes we got served with by the LJC team, and for good reasons. The pork chop was a feast for the eyes! The mango relish, lent a fruity, and colorful burst of flavor, which if you ask me, quite compliments the healthy vibe that the quinoa imparts. The porkchop itself was a star on its own. It was savory, and flavorful by itself, but the gravy that came with it made a world of difference. I didn't try it with the quinoa it was served with, but rather, with plain rice, and the pork chop-gravy combination was an implosion of flavors inside my mouth! There's something about the gravy it came with, which made the dish very memorable. Next, was the Flores de Guyava, the most beautiful dish served that day if you ask me. It was stewed guavas with cream cheese, drenched further with the guava sauce it was stewed on. It's a refreshing take, on a rather rustic fruit. The sweetness of the sauce might be a bit over-powering, but the cream cheese mixture should cut through well its sweetness, and tartness. Overall, it was a memorable experience.
Cafe Havana is a Latino-Cubano that quickly became the hottest bar in Makati. This place is perfect for the squad.
As a tribute to Larry J. Cruz, the annual LJC Good to Dine Campaign, which will happen on LJC’s birthday, September 17 and ends on December 31. P10.00 of every featured dish or drink ordered within the campaign period will be donated to the PGH fund.
The LJC festival of flavors features new delectable dishes and these are.
Pork Chops Cafe Havana-
This consists of sautéd black beans, butter quinoa, and mango relish. The Porkchop is succulent and the portion is very massive. It’s good for sharing though.
Flores de Guyava-
This stewed guavas stuffed with cream cheese will delight your taste buds. It is one of the sweetest and best Cuban dessert I’ve had.
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