Restaurant 101

Been working at Mckinley Hills for so long and I haven't heard about a restaurant at the heart of Enderun. Putting up a restaurant in the school, having known for producing culinary experts, it may not be a surprise anymore as this may be one of the many platforms in training to become an expert so expect high standards when it comes to how they showcase the food and service when you come to dine at this place.

They specialize in international cuisines with a local twist to balance with our pinoy palate. Most of the food had rich stories and background and how they artistically designed and created them. The resto's ambience is a classy fine dining cozy atmosphere perfect for people who like to have an intimate date with their partners or family members.

As for the food, we were able to try unique dishes:
Some of the appetizers such as lovely and fresh greens of their 101 ceasar salad, vegetable tarte which is my fave - light and a perfect starter, pan seared foie gras and avo toast also were nice and appetizing.

The mains were also unique and created with such culinary artistry. Duck & Waffles - this is an upscale version of chicken and waffles. The waffle texture is crunchy and soft on the inside. Love the duck's tender and flavorful meat lavished with rich gravy - yummy. The Cream of Mushroom is also a star. Best served and eaten warm. The soft bun swimming in the middle of the soup made it different from the other soups you'd try. Another interesting dish French Quail since we don't usually eat it here except for the eggs they produce. I was afraid it will taste like dove meat from which I have tried before that is quite unpleasant because of the aftertaste but surprisingly it was good and tastes like chicken. The meat is tender like chicken thighs and seasoned pretty well. The Conchiglie or seashells pasta is also good and al dente. It was packed with seafood flavors that you'd surely enjoy. Lamb shank is also recommended should you want some more meaty and hearty lunch and dinner. It was perfectly crusted and seasoned as well.

Desserts were my favorite of course. We have the Delice - A 68% dark chocolate moist cake with so much deliciousness! My sweettooth was triggered with so much joy. A unique one is the Cup of Joe - coffee pot de créme, and walnut tarte - definitely the best ending because of the walnut tarte! Soft chewy base topped with mildly sweet walnut - A-mazing!

To make you interest more, they have breakfast buffet every friday morning for only 300php. Not bad for a buffet. Overall, I am amazed by the passion the chefs put into the plate so it turned out pretty nice. Kudos and also to the staff who are friendly and attentive.

Went here for a wine event, and while the food was great (though it’s a special menu) I have to say you need to keep in mind that the servers are students.

Our table noticed the lack of attentiveness of the servers when it comes to service, taking plates away, missing spoons for certain courses, and most noticeably the wine refills. Because again, it was a wine event.

Ambiance is nice, relaxing and modern. Tried the set lunch meal, soup was creamy..main course was so good..it has so many flavors and well plated. Servers are polite and diverse- a korean lady served my meal..i also noticed that the person in charge was keen to details and he spoke french..
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RESTAURANT 101 at Enderun Colleges – Your Food Network Food Dreams Unexpectedly Within Reach

When people hear about Enderun Colleges, the premier college in McKinley Hill known for turning out quality culinary graduates, they immediately think that it is an expensive place, and that its flagship restaurant, Restaurant 101, is an expensive place to dine.

It’s actually not that expensive, and is a good place to go for special date, or some foodie “me” time, or for those times when you feel like you deserve a better lunch/dinner than the same-old-same-old place you buy from.

Restaurant 101 has a LUNCH prix fixe 3-course meal for Php450, and a DINNER 3-course set menu for Php550. The adjacent Bistro 101 offers bistro meals for only P180 that include a salad, a meat course and one round of iced tea.

Restaurant 101 changes their a la carte menu every three months, and their tasting menu every two months. There is a 5% gratuity on top of the prices.

Last week, I tried their new A Breakfast Affair, a one-week menu showcasing breakfast items re-invented as dinner. They often offer this type of special tasting menus to showcase new dishes, new ingredients, or to try something new.

A BREAKFAST AFFAIR

The menu consists of 5 courses, and includes a cocktail and coffee or tea. It was P1,380/person +5% gratuity.

Mimosa

We started with cocktails, and I chose to get a Mimosa (orange and champagne).
We were also served some really good bread while waiting – with a crisp crust and chewy inside. 

Blinis 

This blini dish is a wonderful start to the meal. The sweet, savory, earthy, bite-sized pancakes are surrounded with maple foam and a wasabi sauce. The smoked salmon is perfectly salty. There’s sweet, savory, hot, salty and creamy in one plate.

Tomato Soup

The Tomato Soup is very comforting. It is creamy and cheesy, with just enough acidity from the tomatoes to cut the creaminess. I could drink a big, big bowl of this every day! The toasted bread with melted mozzarella turns into a puffy, cheesy sponge that soaks up the yummy soup! I felt like a cat eating this, if cats liked tomatoes and cheese in their cream! This is my favorite out of the 5 dishes, although it was really hard to pick which one I liked best, because everything was delicious!

Uni Scrambled Egg Toast (2 pcs) 

A bite-sized symphony! This is the most unforgettable dish out of the 5 courses, taste-wise. There’s creamy, moist, and fluffy scrambled eggs, a crispy bread chip as the base (also adds crunch and a contrasting texture), topped with some pickled onions that wake the palate, and cubes of delectable, fatty unagi (eel) and drizzled with sweet and salty unagi sauce.

Marinated Hanger Steak with 63-degree Eggs

The hanger steak was well-seasoned, flavorful down to the center. It was also tender and juicy. It was served with a hollandaise espuma (foam), and pickle relish (which tasted like a coleslaw) that was a good foil to the rich eggs.

Take a look at that egg yolk! The golden, molten goodness had me itching to scoop it up with the accompanying crispy bread chips (croutons). The egg white was soft, gelatinous and just beginning to set. I love sous vide eggs, and 63-degrees is the perfect one for me! 

Brioche French Toast Millefeuille

This was our dessert. It looks pretty! However, it wasn’t my favorite dish. It is a stack of brioche french toast, filled with a honey cream, and decorated with strawberry glaze and dots of passionfruit mousse. I found the brioche with cream a bit bland. I loved the sweet and tart passionfruit mousse, and wished there had been more on the plate to provide more flavor and contrast for the brioche millefeuille.

Restaurant 101 is a part of Enderun Colleges, so it comes as no surprise that students from Enderun Colleges staff the restaurant. It provides training and work experience for Enderun Colleges’ students.

SUMMARY

Check out their good-value-for-money set meals. You might even spend less than you would if you went to one of the mid-range chain restaurants, but get better ambience, better food, and score more cred with someone you might be looking to impress!

As for the food, try their main menu items or check out their tasting menus. Experience the type of dishes you think you’d only see from your favorite cooking competition shows! There are different kinds of mousses and foams, sous vide eggs, and delightful flavor combinations of sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami in one plate. It’s nice and fun, especially for a relaxing date with someone who also appreciates food.

At P1,380+ per person, the A Breakfast Affair menu is a good value considering the quality ingredients used and the inventive food combinations we got to experience. Unlike buffets where the food has been prepared way in advance, the food here is prepared upon your order. It’s especially made for you! I didn’t think I’d be full, but in the end, I was full, and very satisfied.

Restaurant 101 is located on the ground floor of the main building when you enter Enderun Colleges. Parking is available for guests, just let the guard know that you will be dining at Restaurant 101. Enderun Colleges is located along Campus Drive, literally just behind Venice Piazza.

How cool is it when you get students Hands on before they step out the wild 'real life'. Restaurant 101 started in Ortigas years ago and now moved to a bigger school called Enderun.

Here students are the 'Chefs' guided by employed teachers and staff. The younger students are serves and talk about their food for the day.

Here it's more of experience as a whole and not just food. I felt like a Chef too judging their every move. We enjoyed very unique dish that came out way and will definitely revisit to try out new creations. It's a bit pricey but what the heck.