Reviews Market Basket

The food is good and they have a big serving. The place is just hot because they turned off the aircon when there is no customer. I really like the meat and seafood platter, and their pancit is good it has a mix of meat and seafood.

A basket of Filipino Cuisine. Food was really great! Especially if you like Filipino dishes. Sisig here was the best dish I tried. Also there Pinakbet.

this is the second time i've been here and its still the same their place is still good, foods are well seasoned and the staff are very accomodating...

market basket was recommended by my friend and i didn't expect that this restaurant is awesome!!i really like their food especially the seafood paluto!!!!

Aside from being located in Riverpark, the place gives a feeling like you're at home because of its very nice interior and decorations. The food has distinct delicious taste and it's uncommon compared to other seafood restaurants. We we're not disappointed with the serving because it's enough for us and it justified its price. We ordered the set meal and everything from appetizers to main course and drinks were really good. The seafood set includes fishes, shrimps, clams, squid, and more. It's a good place for the family. A must try in the south.

Food was tasty but a little expensive than your usual Dampa-style restaurant. The baked mussels were pretty bland, and their chili garlic sauce was good but it could be a little spicier for my taste.

Must try:
Lechon kawali sisig

For the past few years, I've always had a target restaurant on where to celebrate my birthday lunch/dinner. This year, though, I came up with nothing. Not knowing where to go but wanting to celebrate, we ventured out to River Park to try out Market Basket.

As it is my first time to try a dampa-style restaurant and wanting to be safe, I ordered Seafood Pasta from their menu. I was most looking forward to trying out an aligue-based pasta but I tasted only tomato. Still, it was very, very good I finished the plate all to myself.

Another dish that we tried was the Salmon Belly Sinigang which the family enjoyed because of the very sour taste of its soup. The main attraction would have to be the Grilled Stuffed Squid. It was grilled just right that it tasted smokey, but not too much that we felt like we'd have cancer from eating all the burnt parts.

What introduced, intrigued, and enticed me to try Market Basket was a picture on Zomato of a dessert consisting of a sizzling hotplate with macapuno balls and ube ice cream on it. If you know me well enough, you know that I am a sucker for anything ube. I tried ordering the dish but apparently, instead of macapuno balls, they serve it with mangoes now. Unfortunately, they didn't pair well together as the mangoes were sour. Also, if you plan on ordering this dish, as soon as it is served, mix the mangoes with the syrup immediately so as not to make the latter bitter.

Incidentally, Market Basket was also our fourth and final stop in Zomato's food crawl. We were to have Louis XV, which, by its name, scared me because at that time, I literally cannot eat anymore. It was a relief to know that Louis XV is a dessert. It was special to me because it was also my first time to eat a macaron. We were also offered either coffee or tea. I chose coffee and it proved to be the right choice because it went so well with our dessert.

Just recently, we found ourselves back in Market Basket to satisfy my cravings. This time around, we had Sinigang na Lapu Lapu, Baked Oysters, Grilled Stuffed Squid (again), Tinapa Rice, and Puttanesca.

The Salmon Belly Sinigang we had previously was better than the Sinigang na Lapu Lapu we had this time around but it was the same very sour soup so it was still a hit. Some of the oysters they served weren't completely baked but then again, oysters are oysters so it was still good. The Tinapa Rice was infused with just the right tinapa flavor and it went well with the salted egg. If I said I enjoyed the Seafood Pasta I had before, I enjoyed their Puttanesca even more! Sipping on my Orange Shake gave me the beach vibe! It was so refreshing it served as a good ending to my meal.

I know Market Basket's claim to fame is their dampa-style restaurant, but I think their extremely very good tasting pasta dishes also deserve the spotlight!

This was the last stop of our Zomato Food Crawl in Riverpark, and gladly, as there was no more room in our tummies, all we had was dessert. And what a dessert it was.

We had the Louis XV, The Dessert. While the French monarch did damage the power of France, weaken France's treasury, discredited the absolute monarchy, and make 18th-century France more vulnerable to distrust and destruction, The Dessert did nothing of the sort. 

What it did do was punctuate our visit to the South quite nicely, as the creamy chocolate dessert crowned with a macaron and a festive candy cane complemented all the stuff we put in our faces that day. The dessert was crafted especially by their chef; she had a lot of fun explaining the dish to us, and it seems that she loves what she's doing and puts a lot of heart at what she does, which really comes out of the dessert.

Another place to be bookmarked in Rivercity, as this dessert is but a tiny fraction of what they offer. Bonus is the BnB chic they did with their interiors and the inspirational quotes in every surface of the second floor. Very, very cool.
With Janix Lo, Elaine Taningco, Noel Peñafuerte, Gabbi Carballo, Gito Villegas

Louis XV.

A cheeky little chocolate mousse that isn't as naughty as it looks. With ingredients such as dark choco ganache, and chewy macaron, go straight to the top of santa's nice list with a chocolate dessert that even gives you one of your five a day. I know, right? this one has added christmas candy cane topper, a crunch of crisps and scattering of cranberry jam for bonus festive points.

Every mouthful delivers a contrast between chocolate and mint, in an experience that is akin to sipping eggnog on christmas eve. I like chocolate desserts, so I was rather pleased.

Too bad this was the only showcase we've had since Market Basket was our last stop for the food crawl event from Zomato. It fell a little short because we weren't able to try and review it's true nature - modern dampa/paluto style. Surely they knew that we should return for a more favorable trip.. Thank you for the complimentary GC's! Already outlining my planner for my next visit in the south.

PS: Adored the scented vanilla candle in the bathroom. Perfect touch of daintiness to the homey vibe!

Homey ambiance and lovely desserts.

This review is solely based on the dessert we've had - Louis XV.

Louis XV is a chocolate mousse cake. The mousse was very rich and creamy, and the base of the cake was slightly soft and crunchy. It worked so well together! It came with a chocolate macaron, hazelnuts, and a candy cane on top to celebrate the holiday season. On the plate was also a dash of raspberry glaze - this gave an extra umph when eaten with the cake. I found the macaron to be the best part of the dessert, however! It was crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside - just perfect!

The only downside I have to say is that some parts of my cake did not have a base and the mousse was a little bit too sweet. It is still good though! I would probably come back for more (especially for some macarons!).

Thank you Zomato PH for hosting us. Elaine Taningco

Market Basket is a modern-day dampa style of resto! We love eating at dampa in Pasay back then when we had to go to a real market place and let the restaurant do the cooking (paluto) of any kind of dishes.

For our first time, we did not try paluto. Instead, we decided to have the waiter's suggestions on what are their best-selling signature dishes. So, we ordered steak-and-shrimp, chicken-grilled ceasar salad, lechon kawali sisig, fried chicken (for my picky sister), crab rice (forgot the specific name) and garlic rice.

The food was great especially the sisig and salad! I was also surprised by the fried chicken because of it's chips-liked taste. The rice were excellent as well. However, we were a bit disappointed of the steak-and-shrimp which is the most highly recommended. It only contained 4-5 pieces of shrimps. The steak tasted ordinarily for me.

Ambiance and interior design were great! The service was good enough. Two thumbs up for the waiter who served us.

Definitely going back for a buffet with my family! =)

I have been really excited to try this place since it opened last year. If you want great food and great service and fresh sea food, you should definitely try this place. You can either choose to order from their prepared menu or pick from their fresh sea food and ask them to cook it any way you like. I am definitely going back and recommend this place. Two thumbs up!

I was introduced to this fantastic little place by a colleague just recently for a business lunch and I was very impressed. The place is very clean, airy and bright so seeing what you're eating is good. The drinks menu a tad limited as asking for a sparkling mineral water and having none.
FOOD is very good indeed although I haven't tried the whole menu, the red snapper and prawns thermidor were truly tasty. The staff were attentive and the price was good. I for one shall be returning to try out some other items on the menu.

The newest concept from the Chefs' Quarter Group, Market Basket is a modern-themed dampa restaurant. Just as you would in a dampa-style resto, you get to pick out your choice viand among the fresh catch of the day, and have them cook it for you via any method you choose. Only here, you can have the experience in the comfort of an airconditioned place and sans the smell of the local wet market.

Paluto in four easy steps:

1) Choose your seafood - you can refer to the chalkboard for the list of fresh seafood and meat daily.
2) Weigh in - how many grams of your choice of seafood or meat would you like to order?
3) Cooking method - do you want your seafood or meat steamed, deep-fried, grilled or boiled?
4) Choice of sauce - choose a sauce ranging from the familiar like garlic butter sauce or teriyaki, to the more unconventional (at least where dampas are concerned) such as berlinoise and remoulade.

Aside from the "paluto" style dishes, they also have an ala carte menu proffering a wide selection of edibles from appetizers and salads to mains and desserts. Apparently, though seafood is the main attraction, the steaks are not to be ignored either.

The restaurant itself spans two stories of clean and bright ambiance. Al fresco dining is an option with tables and chairs set up at the back, having the water park as its backdrop, complete with a bridge and fountain glinting against colored spotlights.

To start off the dinner, we had this amazing lechon kawali sisig that's crunchy due to the crisp porcine skin, and has a bearable heat enough to whet your appetite. It was sooo good, that as much as I wanted to go for seconds, I found the plate wiped clean, and satisfied smiles plastered on the other diners' faces.

Two salads were brought out, and while I didn't get to try the one with fresh fruits, if the sautéed mushrooms in balsamic dressing were any indication to the quality of their salads, then they must be doing something right in their open kitchen lined with pots of herbs and greens.

One advantage when eating in a dampa-style joint is the freshness of the seafood, and here is no exception. An initial bite of that salmon swimming in sour sinigang broth had me swooning for the obvious superior quality. The tanigue steak, which I usually steer clear of because of its dry nature, had me singing praises, and not just because of that olive oil and garlic sauce.

You can also opt for the seafood bouillabaisse in lieu of the sinigang, or even try their grilled squid stuffed with tomatoes, ginger, and onion.

The maya maya would not be left out, but the clear star, unanimously voted as the best dish of the night, was the stuffed crab. Sitting proudly in all its unbridled orange-hued glory, this mix of crab meat and veggies is one dish you shouldn't ever pass up.

If you think that seafood is all that's up Market Basket's sleeve, think again. It was a pleasant surprise to see that they have a variety of mean meats, too. The distinct taste of the lamb spareribs is a welcome outpouring of flavor. That paired with its fork-tender quality, makes it all the more enjoyable. The surf and turf sports tender pieces of steak and huge prawns that treads on the tough side.

If you're in the mood for pasta, go for the spaghetti with beef and crabfat sauce that's sautéed in olive oil and garlic. By this time, I was totally full, but heck if I'd say no to desserts. I guess there's some truth to the saying that women usually have a separate stomach for them.

The desserts were unique and creative, and a variety was laid before us much to our palates'---and eyes'---pleasure. We started with an unexpected treat... ube ice cream in a sizzling plate surrounded by macapuno balls. The startling sensation of hot and cold fighting inside the mouth was already a delight in itself. Next came a platter of macarons with chocolate ganache and crushed hazelnuts that while good, the mere hint of anything remotely echoing Nutella prevented me from finishing it off.

The sapin sapin crème brûlée may be too dense for my taste, nonetheless, I appreciated its novelty. Same goes for the nilupak, although I preferred this over the sapin sapin for its lightness despite consisting of mashed cassava, sweet potato and ube. The last was a decadent slice of Belgian chocolate cake with a drizzle of salted caramel on the plate that rounded up this epic of a meal, and ended it on a highly satisfying note.

Definitely, Market Basket brings the fun of a dampa setting to an elevated level. With an array of fresh food available, cooked in a copious amount of options, not to mention commendable service, this place is certainly a must-try.