Serving Only The Finest: Kitchen's Best

They say you have to end everything with a sweet note, and that also applies in eating. Dessert is one of the must-haves every after meal, and cakes are one of the most common ones we have. One slice of sweet goodness will surely erase the bad memory of a bad meal, or heighten the satisfaction of an already great meal. While cakes are generally good (making them a safe bet for desserts), not all can be called "the best". Luckily, we stumbled upon a quaint but apparently very known cake place along Pasong Tamo Extension: Kitchen's Best, and they sure have the right to claim "good" in its superlative form.

The place is very regal. The seats were a combination of huge, comfortable sofas and those high, wooden chairs (painted white) with cushions fit for royalty. Huge crystal chandeliers were hanging above the customers, giving the restaurant the dim but yellow-ish light feel. Magazines were spread on the coffee tables, making the customers feel like they're in a coffee shop, only better. Prototypes of their best-selling and award-winning cakes were displayed near the entrance, showcased alongside the actual trophies they received. Several write-ups and features from numerous magazines were also posted on the walls. If a lot of people gave this cake place recognition, then it must be really good.

After looking around (and admiring the write-ups), we then decided to sit down on the couches and order their famous cakes. After much deliberation (we are sharing each other's cakes, anyway), we decided to go with Mango Sansrival and Chocolate Obsession. Wanna see how they look like? Well, here goes:

Chocolate Obsession, 95 php (slice), 880 php (whole) - "The Best Desserts and Cakes of 2008", Manila Bulletin 2008

Glutton Guy: Chocolate Obsession.. Mmm.. I love anything and everything chocolate, so this was a good choice for me. Obsession it was! The slice was so think and rich that every bite seemed like I was eating a whole bar of chocolate. It was THAT good. Since the cake itself was very rich in chocolate awesomeness already, they just put little icing on top and on the sides of it. But wow, this slice was heavenly. It's not surprising why Manila Bulletin chose this cake as one of the best desserts and cakes of 2008. : )

Glutton Girl: Heavenly.. that's the correct term to describe this slice of cake. I'm not a chocolate-flavor lover (I go for vanilla/caramel over chocolate), but this was good! The slice was super rich and fudgy, chewing it was such a pleasure. I can't have too much of it though; the sweetness may get a bit overpowering if you decide to eat a slice more. But it was good. I also had a chance before to try their White Macadamia Cheesecake, and holy molly that was so good! The next time I visit Kitchen's Best, I surely will buy that cake. It's, after all, their best best-seller.

Mango Sansrival, 105 php (slice), 880 php (whole) - "Undoubtedly the Best Mango Sansrival Cake", Food Magazine 2001

Glutton Guy: Mango Sansrival was Glutton Girl's choice. It just had the right amount of sweetness and creaminess. It actually resembled the Mango Bravo of Conti's. The mangoes gave the sansrival the perfect kick; not to sweet but not sour as well. I also liked the nuts in the cake. It gave that crunch which I would usually look for in sansrival. The slice was also thick enough. Good slice of cake, I must say. : )

Glutton Girl: I love sansrival. It's my favorite cake of all time (yes, more than cheesecake), so it was a no-brainer for me to get this flavor. The sansirival Kitchen's Best offers is that of the soft kind (some like Goldilocks make theirs crunchy), making it easy for me to cut through it using a small fork (Forklet? Haha!). The level of sweetness was just right, and there wasn't too much cream in it. I personally like my sansrival not too creamy/buttery. The mango slices were not soggy and they were still cold, making the slice yummier. It was really good. Two thumbs up!

There's no question that this quiet restaurant needs our great recommendation, so for you guys out there who haven't tried their cakes yet, please, drop by Pasong Tamo. It's definitely worth the drive. Next time, we'll try their main entrees and see if they can be worthy of the title "best" too, just like how their cakes are. They also have rice meals and pastas if you want to have lunch or a light snack. If it's delicious desserts you're looking for, then believe us when we say that Kitchen's Best is one of the must-tries. Truly, Kitchen's Best has earned its mark in offering delicious and satisfying cakes that people continue to crave for.

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(Kitchen's Best is located at the ground floor of Karrivin Plaza, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City. If you're coming from EDSA (north bound), just turn right at the street beside the Alphaland Southgate Mall. It's before the Magallanes MRT Station. Just go straight and you'll see Kitchen's Best on your right.)