Manila's Signature Dishes 2010: The Terrace at the 5th

Terrace at the 5th is a relatively young restaurant (opened in 2008) quietly tucked along Greenbelt 5's strip. A collaboration between Chef Cecile Ysmael and Chef Cheryl Pineda, the place provides a feeling of warmth and relaxation.

The Terrace at the 5th

The green interiors and high ceiling exude a homey yet classy dining ambiance

Partnering with Unilever Food Solutions (UFS), the ingenious restaurant owners handpicked the best from its menu for inclusion in Manila's Signature Dishes 2010. The roster includes Pumpkin Veloute, CCY Salad, Roast Angus Beef Belly, and Honeyed Panna Cotta.

To start, we were served the CCY Salad--rosciutto-wrapped mixed greens and rocket leaves with tomatoes in honey-mustard dressing. The orange slices and buffala cheese creates a flavorful twist to the dish.

The Pumpkin Veloute is actually a mix of pumpkin and carrot with Mantecado ice cream. Crushed walnuts and popcorn sprouts are added for flavor and texture.

For the set's highlight, we were served Chef Cheryl Pineda's Roast Angus Beef Belly. The oven-cooked meat is very tender and the [thin strip of] fat almost melts in your mouth! The mushroom sauce deserves a mention since it heightens the flavor of the dish. I really enjoyed this one!

Rounding up the set was the creamy Panna Cotta. The hint of mint soothed our palates after an epic adventure of flavors.

Credits to FlairCandy for some photos.

The Terrace at the 5th is located Unit 23 G/F Greenbelt 5, Ayala Center, Makati City, Philippines. For reservations, contact 7296860.

Unilever Foodsolutions (UFS), being the preferred foodservice business partners among restaurateurs, felt the need to acknowledge notable restaurants who are developing Manila as a culinary city. They have partnerered with select restaurants within the metropolis in coming up with signature dishes. UFS has synergized with these restaurants, both through dish development and promotion campaign for these signature dishes, in achieving one common goal: coming up with a different culinary experiences that provide value for money and culinary memories for diners.


If you're a restaurateur (or an aspiring one) and in need of help in coming with your signature dish, call (632) 588-8855 or email at foodsolutions.philippines@unilever.com.