Eum.ma.ne at Capitol Commons: 10 things to try

MANILA, Philippines – Right at the heart of the growing Capitol Commons is eum.ma.ne, a restaurant that features modern Korean food with unique flavors.

It’s headlined by a team composed of Chef Nino Logarta, Ria Reyes, and Jerome B. Smooth, and the restaurant’s name is derived from the term “mother’s place.” (RELATED: Florabel at new Estancia Mall: 12 things to try)

The cozy interior and relatively affordable prices are ideal either for a catch-up session with old friends over a few cocktails, which eum.ma.ne specializes in.

Here are 10 must-try dishes, desserts, and drinks when you dine at eum.ma.ne:

1. Bulgogi Jalapeno Poppers (good for 1-2 people, P375)

An ideal starter. Beef bulgogi and cheese stuffed in breaded jalapenos and complemented by crispy taro chips and served with cilantro sour cream and Gochujang tomato salsa sauces.

2. Kimchi Quesadillas (good for 1-2 people, P395)

Kimchi and cheese-filled quesadillas brought with cilantro sour cream and Gochujang spiced tomato salsa sauces.

3. Bulgogi Ribs (good for 1-2 people, P690)

Slow-baked and grilled bulgogi-marinated pork ribs that’s showered by Gochujang barbecue sauce. Also comes with sweet potato and Korean pickle salad, fresh kimchi salad, and nori-dusted corn on the cob.

4. Bossam Pork (good for 2-3 people, P820)

Slowly braised and grilled pork belly that’s complemented by kimchi, pear slices, confit garlic sesame leaf, and Korean bagoong sauce with lettuce wraps.

5. Banana Milk Cheesecake (good for 1-2 people, P225)

As addictive as a dessert can get. Imagine a regular creamy cheesecake, but its flavor is enhanced by Korean Banana milk and topped by banana silces, whipped cream, and syrup.

6. Gochugaru Chocolate Brownie (good for 1-2 people, P225)

Warning: moderately spicy. Served a la mode, this dessert includes Chocolate and Korean-powdered chili, a brownie, and vanilla ice cream.

7. Buko Pandan Soju Cocktail (good for 1 person, P225)

Drinking this, you’ll find the usual fresh taste from buko juice, but it’s mixed with a little hint of alcohol.

8. Cinnamon Soju Yakult (good for 1 person, P225)

Tastes like spiked Yakult, but the cinnamon bits provide enough sweetness to make for an exciting match.

9. Mango Sour (good for 1 person, P225)

Ideal for those who aren’t into heavier drinks. 

10. Raspberry Soju Cocktail (good for 1 person, P225)

Great drink that’s perfect for the hot summer. 

Other suggested orders include the Baked Bacon and Cheese Mandu – eum-ma-ne’s version of Mac and Cheese, Honey Glazed Salmon with Momil Noodles, and Candy Crush Soju.

eum.ma.ne is located at unit L1-130, Estancia, in Capitol Commons, Pasig City. Call them for reservations at 997-0391 or +639-27-837-3862. For more info, check out their Facebook page: Eum.Ma.Ne Modern Korean Cuisine & Soju Lounge. – Rappler.com

Naveen Ganglani is a correspondent and writer for Rappler.com who spends a lot of his time watching movies, flicking through TV shows, and reading novels when he isn’t penning articles and covering events. On most days, he likes to watch re-runs of Friends as he hopes to master Joey Tribbiani’s “How you doin’?” pick-up line. Follow him on Twitter: @naveenganglani