Monique drove us around the Katipunan area, and we found ourselves having a light lunch at the Red Onion Cafe located at the ground floor of the UP Town Center. The place serves Taiwanese style beef noodle soup, flavored up with several herbs and spices. The place is also a cafe, and Monique tried the iced coffee, which literally came in cubed form.
Aside from the unique presentation, the coffee wasn't different from your regular cup of coffee. The beef noodle soup, however, was very tasty, and you have a choice of pulled noodles or shaved noodles. We also ordered my favorite, polonchay with garlic, and this was cooked just as I wanted--soft yet still crunchy.
It was slightly confusing to have katsu on the menu, since this was not a Japanese restaurant. The lady, however, assured us that this was one of their best-sellers, so we got an order. It was hot and crispy, and the accompanying plum sauce struck a delicate balance on the palate.
Allot some P400 per head to enjoy the food here. The interiors are clean and fresh, the staff were helpful and the food was delivered in reasonable time. I'm not sure if this is a local brand or part of an international chain; I'm sure that the college kids around the Katipunan area will make this a dining place for their special occasions.
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