crescent moon cafe

i found this place out of the recommendation from various blogs and it did not disappoint. therestauranthad limited seats yet the place is amazing. you are surrounded by crafts and arts which gives the place a whimsical vibe. they have their pottery display which is also for sale.

the food was amazing. we ordered the following:
✔️alagao - is a game changer. at first, i was hesitant to take it because i am not fond of veggies but this is great! no wonder they are known for this.
✔️beef rendan - the meat is tender and the curry flavor is great. you can taste how creamy it is.
✔️ glass noodles - its quite spicy and its heavy
✔️ suman at tsokolate - one of their best selling suman. the best!
✔️ brewed coffee - they serve quality and amazing coffee! taste it as it is to get the best experience.

this place is must when you visit rizal.

lovely ambience and a unique dining experience because of pottery. since pandemic is not over yet, i like it that there's much more space inside the restaurant. it wasn't crowded at all compared to the otherrestaurantthat we visited on the same day.

we ordered alagao rolls, tom yum and beef rendang. beef was tender and savory. a must-try is the alagao rolls. it has full of fresh flavors. i like the punch of kamias in there which i thought was mango. if you're into thai food, you're going to love this place.

my only suggestion is to have the servers wear disposable gloves when serving the dishes.

in a secluded place in antipolo is a beautiful and homeyrestaurantthat offers unique food. since we have been watching what we eat, we searched for a place that offers healthy food, and found crescent moon cafe.

it is a bit of a challenge finding the place especially if you are not familiar with the area. upon entering the very narrow street keep your sight to the right as the signage isn't noticeable.

during weekends, crescent moon cafe offers buffet lunch but reservation is required as it gets packed. they offer ala carte after 2pm and i hear food is great. they operate from wednesday to sunday.

we were seated in a cabana outside with get a view of the greens and koi pond. there was a few on the buffet spread but everything was delicious! there was korean braised beef short ribs, thai yellow curry chicken, steamed fish with wansuy, gado gado, and their famous alagao appetizer. i was hoping they had the pumpkin soup with coconut meat, as i have heard good reviews about it. maybe next time...

alagao leaf is said to have herbal properties, which is a good thing. this is served with different fillings and how this is done is you choose what you want to put (basil, dried shrimps, dried coconut, ginger, onion, chili, green mangoes), and top with their special sweet peanut sauce. roll it like you would a lumpia, and enjoy! the leaf has a hairy texture which did not really bother me because it was just the best! i think i had 4! gado gado is another one i really liked which is vegetable salad with hard-boiled egg served with peanut sauce dressing which was as equally delicious!

apart from the great food and perfect homey ambiance, staff were very pleasant and attentive to our needs. one challenge we had staying in the cabana is the presence of so many flies! the staff however provided us with candles and electric fan to keep flies away. there was also a bug spray on the table to make sure guests are protected from mosquitos. this i feel is a must and have only seen in crescent moon cafe.

the owners were very hands on as they attended to us a couple of times. they even served us our dessert which we were told is their best seller...black suman in coconut cream! after having tried it, not surprised why people go nuts over it. oh and yes...it has bits of adobong kasuy on top which makes it even more interesting. perfect combination of sweetness from the coconut milk and saltiness from the nuts. they sell suman itim for take out as well.

crescent moon cafe also sells hand made ceramics for p200 per kilo. there is a small area just behind therestaurantwhere they sell these. though overuns, these are still beautiful pieces. we were told they supply ceramic plates in some of the famous japanese restaurants and spas in metro manila. they also offer pottery classes which i think i want to try!

the best part of this experience was enjoying a delicious guilt- free lunch buffet in a place that's close to nature and with very friendly staff. very positive crescent moon cafe experiene for us. 👍

crescent moon cafe is a gem of arestaurantin antipolo. this is owned by lanelle abueva-fernando, a lady well known for her artistry in painting and ceramic pottery. she was actually there when i visited, she smiled and said hello while i was walking around the path beside the fish pond. a very congenial woman.

the place is so serene and peaceful. it has lots of trees, so it's pleasantly cool without the airconditioning. the mainrestaurantstructure is wrapped with screens, so the breeze could come in minus the insects, however, we stayed at the cabana outside as we brought our dog with us. this place is pet friendly. 🐶

on weekends they have buffets available for their patrons. we had pork, chicken, vegetable, and a fish dish with rice. they had a unique type of soup with hints of ginger (and i think cumin), the taste was unique but very pleasant. i had the fish, which seems like a tanguigue. and of course they have their signature alagao for appetizer. the alagao leaf has a slight hairy texture but has an extraordinary flavor. therestaurantserves this with onions, green mango, dried shrimp, (crushed nuts i think), ginger with a sweet black bean sauce etc. it's really good. they gave us suman with a slice of mango for dessert but we also tried the carrot cake, tablea chocolate cake, and the chocolate chip walnut cookie. loved everything, except for the bitterness of the tablea cake. their staff, though we only see one on the floor is very efficient and attentive. the owners even served us water. they're very hands on and down-to-earth. very admirable. this is my second time in this charmingrestaurantas it's a bit far from my place but it's always worth the visit. price per head is around php 600.00.

on a sidenote, you can also take a look around their pottery shop. they sell their ceramic items for php200 per kilo. this is a very interesting place. i'd definitely come back whenever i have the chance. 😊

when i was invited by my friend for a pottery class on valentine's day at crescent moon cafe, i didn't think twice. i've always wanted to go but never found anyone to go with til last valentine's.

the class was very enjoyable and therapeutic for me. we had a kid in our group so we were all inspired to use up all the clay we were individually given. also, the place is conducive for relaxation. and it's nice that the owner is the one who teaches the pottery class.

the food is something else. i loved how everything was 'lutong bahay' style and very healthy.

i like how they don't overcrowd therestaurantby refusing walk-ins. you can only go if you have reservations.

i can't wait to come back and pick up our works. :)