Crescent Moon Cafe - Teresa

Entering the Cafe is like an escape from the hustle and bustle metro. Luscious trees and bushes surround the area. A koi pond that was once a World War II bomb crater together with the trees and bushes at the back of the cafe serves as a panoramic view of nature, a paradise in the middle of the city.All dishes serve in Crescent Moon Cafe incorporate the natural flavors of their ingredients. They shy away from preservative and enhancer because Chef Bey wants each of their guests to smell the real aroma and taste the true flavors of the dishes that they serve.Among the staple dishes of Crescent Moon Cafe is Alagao Appetizer. Alagao Appetizer is Chef Bey's version of the famous Thai street food, Miang Kham. It is composed of basil, dried coconut, chili, ginger, green mango, onion, shrimp, sweet peanut sauce and alagao leaf. You can mix and match the fillings of the alagao leaf depending on your preference.Another staple dish of Crescent Moon is the Pumpkin Coconut Soup. The soup is creamy with a tinge of sweetness coming from the pumpkin. It has bits of coconut meat that added texture to the soup.Along with the staple dishes of the Cafe is the Chicken Wings with Mulberry Mayo Dip. The chicken is seasoned well and has a crunchy breading. The meat is tender and has a tinge of sweet flavor. The dip, on the other hand, has a sour and fruity taste.Along with the chicken wings is the Pork Indian Curry. This dish is oozing with flavor and spices. It has tender and juicy meat.A visit Crescent Moon Cafe is not complete without savoring the famous Suman or rice cake of Antipolo. They two varieties of Suman. The first one is with manga and the second is the Black Suman.Suman with manga is served with a slender shaped rice cake wrapped in banana leaf and a slice of ripe mango. The Suman is well cooked, has a tinge of sweet taste and perfectly blend with the mango.On the other hand, the Black Suman is served with black sticky rice, drizzled with coconut sauce and topped with adobong casoy. This suman is sweet and full of texture coming from the casoy and the black rice. Black Suman has a mixture of sweet and salty taste.Aside from their all natural and delectable dishes, Crescent Moon Cafe also provide great service to their guests. The staff, chef and the owners of the cafe always make sure that each guest is served well. Every now and then, they check each table and to check the needs of their guest.

Interesting, unique, fusion food taste so so portion size okay nothing outstanding really polite staff ambiance is nice

Went here for brunch but unfortunately meals are served at 12 Noon. It was Sunday when we came. But they do offer snacks before 12nn. They have spacious parking lot... and so calming surrounding with a lot of big Kois in their beautifully made pond. The inside is so cool as they also sell potteries. This place is a must visit!

With a koi pond and a small fountain surrounded by trees, shrubs, and palms, this place is an oasis considering the noise and traffic just a few meters away. The place has a pottery shop and they sell some interesting and practical pieces like mugs, bowls and plates. Sundays they serve buffet. Outstanding among the dishes is their pumpkin soup and the salad. The salad is served using alagao leaves which you use to wrap other condiments including a good shrimp sauce. The fish served is grilled with a special eggplant pâté. The vegetable served was a curried mixture of potato, eggplant, and others. Good dish. In spite of all these, the buffet price of P600 is a bit steep. I guess if they added a couple more dishes or maybe throw in the first drink free, this perception may change. Another suggestion is for them to stock on wines and spirits. This could put them at par with other P600 per person buffet venues in the area. This is what keeps me from giving this place a 4.On the other hand, I will definitely come back to this oasis in Antipolo. Courteous service, great ambience, and good food.

They serve valuable and nice Filipino food during lunch time. The Atomosphere is also nice. You can relax and forget busy life.