half saints

i liked the interior and their geometric ceiling fixture. but due to limited space the acoustics in establishment were loud. food were a bit pricey wished they'd lower it down most especially for the area. but since they used prime ingredients it is a huge factor. anyway, my friend and i shared the following orders.

camiling's chicharron (php 495) beautiful plating for this dish. it had tarlac's special magnet, camiling with salted egg cream sauce. make sure to mix everything cause the first few bites we didn't get to taste it. 

three-cheese ravioli (php 380) love this! perfectky cooked ravioli with mozzarella, parmesan and ricotta with marinara sauce. 

64% darkchocolatetart (php 220) made out of davao cocoa and almond sugar crust topped with himalayan pink salt and cream. it melts in your mouth.

tiramisu cheesecake (php 195) layers of lady fingers, cheesecake, dipped in espresso, amaretto, cocoa powder and coffee liqueur. 

highly recommend: 64% darkchocolatetart and three-cheese ravioli.

every single meal is crazy goooood!!!! great balls of fire andchocolatetart are personal faves. the pizza is a real surprise too! will definitely come back again!

discovered on instagram as a coffee place, but to my surprise it was a modern minimalist restaurant offering innovative fusion dishes. i had to taste the chicharron risotto and it did not disappoint, it is good for two. the puff pastry pizza was delicious too, sauce & cheese ratio down to a tee with tasty meat toppings. my favorite was the 3 cheese ravioli! disappointed at how expensive it is and the arroz con pollo, it was bland. i will be back for the ravioli and thechocolatecake dessert!

i came to half saints since they had consistently good reviews, but i didn't really know anything about the place. 😅 thankfully, the server was gracious enough to explain to me their menu. i ended up ordering their kimchi gyoza, beef lasagna with spinach and cream cheese, calamansi and mint slush, and assorted flower tartlets.

while everything tasted delicious, what i liked the most was their 64% darkchocolateflower tartlet. i will definitely come back for that. and their puff pizza, too, most probably. because the other table ordered shiitake, goat cheese, balsamic glaze and it looked amazing.

the place is perfect for intimate hangouts with friends... provided there aren't any long lines for succeeding diners.

a whole new dining experience. we heard good reviews about this restaurant and when my boyfriend and i finally got to try it, we ordered a whole lot. really a lot. we love everything we ordered and finished eating almost everything except for the pizza since we’re so full already.

can’t wait to go back and try the rest!

what we ordered:

chicharron teriyaki (appetizer)
shiitake, goat cheese, balsamic vinegar puff pizza
arroz con pollo
gallo pinto x rbm
64% darkchocolatetart

the service is great at this restaurant! the servers were attentive and made recommendations for first-timers, so you're sure to have the optimal experience when eating.

we only had dessert and coffee when we visited, and their 64% darkchocolatetart is a must forchocolatelovers. rich but not too sweet, you can pair it with either salt, whipped cream, or both. their house iced tea is refreshing too.

the only downside is the small location which, due to it's popularity, makes it challenging to get a table during peak hours.

dudes u all have to try half saints in mother ignacia pls!!! everything there was perfect for me. it made me rethink if i was really in qc, cos the place felt like makati/bgc and the food quality was superb!!! no joke, i’ve been there two times and they were consistent with the food and service.

i suggest you guys try their chicharron teriyaki, some crunchy slices of sweet meet in teriyaki sauce you wrap in nori, add the whip cream and munch on. so damn good, i swear.

they’re also famous for their puff pizza, got to try thejr shiitake goat cheese balsamic vinegar and it was good, not your usual pizza so prepare your expectations. the dough’s texture was similar to that of croissant. 😋

beef lasagna with cream cheese spinach was also really yummy. not a big fan of lasagna but this was something i appreciated, really.

arroz con pollo. pls try this. a filling and sulit meal if you’re on a budget u can get this as it is. thinking of it makes me drool haha

gallo pinto x rbm. little did i realize this rice with beef egg and roasted bone marrow. oops the cholesterol in it is crazy but it was an ok dish for me. if u prefer the putok batok dishes, go for it, but don’t forget your anti-cholesterol meds 😝

64% darkchocolatetart was so damn good. one of the bestchocolatecakes in my book. so rich and not too sweet. came with salt to give contrast to the gastronomic experience.

i wrote this review with so much passion so i hope u enjoy as much as i did! 🤘🏽

we like the imaginative take on the food, not to mention the delicate plating done on each and every item that was served. i started out with an espresso carefully explained by the server that it was a local coffee from benguet and it has notes of citrus,chocolatetaste. it was a good cup.

we waited around 30 minutes for our four cheese pizza and the wait was worth it as the texture and flavours are great! for dessert, we had ube fight and textures of turon for dessert but both desserts went below expectations - the ube fight had a soiled texture ube which was tough to bite and it does not go with the frozen ube.. its like eating cream and chicharon... the textures of turon came in too sweet for my taste as almost all the accompaniments of the dessert are sweet.

over-all we had fun dining in and are looking forward in trying their other menu items.

on a closing note: hope you can do something about the smell of cigarettes going in the resto it is most annoying!

was with my son at the resto around 6:30 and it was still nice and quiet.

we ordered the chicharron teriyaki to start. it was very interesting! i liked it a lot but you know how bagnet is if it’s twice cooked? a bit dry/tough? nevertheless the novelty of the dish (it came with nori and cream cheese) made up for it.

next was arroz con pollo with the rice cooked in coconut milk. this dish was excellent! very flavorful and perfectly cooked. must try.

then we had a shiitake, goat cheese and balsamic vinegar on puff pastry pizza. nice and crispy and flavorful!

we got a 64% darkchocolatetorte for dessert. the server suggested we try it on the side where there was no salt first then try the next bite with a bit of salt. soooooooo yuuuuum!

the servers were very knowledgeable and helpful.

will bring the rest of the fam next time!

i've only tried theirchocolatecake and from a guy who's not a huge fan of sweets, it's definitely one of the best cakes i've eaten since the rich flavor of thechocolatereally comes out, it's not too much that you feel overwhelmed by it. it's also not that sweet, which i love! will definitely go back for more. can't wait to try their food on my next visit!

all foods that we ordered are perfect! my new favorite is the chicharron teriyaki- wrap and roll teriyaki glazed bagnet and cream cheese in nori!!! while, for my bf he really liked the arroz con pollo, he can even finish the whole serving! a must try also is their 64% darkchocolatetart! service is prompt and crews are very friendly. will definitely come back here☺️

half saints have theirchocolatepie as their claim to fame in thechocolaterealm. and no wonder why people are all praises for this humble piece of pie. made from philippine cacao, baked with love and it shows from the simplicity of its appearance the care and delicate handling of it. the overall flavor is on a whole other level of goodness. i had the pleasure of having a taste, more that a sample really, of the 64% darkchocolatetart, and it was just divine. the pie was smooth, creamy and a nary of sweetness. it was just right that it does not scream death, complimented by the firm crust. recommended for its overall winning qualities.

had dinner with the group. the place was compact and somewhat tight. we ordered the humshuka, chicharron risotto, ratatouille pizza, and salmon bento. for dessert, we ordered the 64% darkchocolatetart and tiramisu cheesecake. the taste, flavor, presentation were great  it was a different execution on what one usually has. the tart and cheesecake were dense and rich in flavor. service was good and pricing is average. while the dining experience was great, the atmosphere was marred by the loud noise from the other table. noise level is aggravated by the hard surfaces of the interior.

i ordered all the stuff from their menu which most people kept raving about.

the chicharon teriyaki did not disappoint :) it was creative and quite surprising to the palate..

the grilled marrow and pares dish was also good. but actually, i was on a diet so i didnt get to eat much of the rice. the marrow was good, they were even kind enough to give us another serving of marrow because the first marrow was quite small ;) so thoughtful of you guys...

although, tbh the marrow could use a little more.. salt i guess? try kettle’s steak and marrow and you’ll get what i mean :) the marrow from that dish was a delight in itself.

the puff pastry pizza was yummy. there was some sweetness to the puff crust that complemented the salty cheese and tangy balsamic vinegar.

but i dont think this is the first puff pastry pizza, in my province in isabela, there used to be a small bakery/cafeteria named franco’s cafe. they also had pizza baked on a flaky dough. it was also good, but halfsaints’ version had a different flakiness to it pa.

thechocolatecake which everyone raves about was okay. it didnt impress me on first bite, but when i gobbled it up side by side with hot cappucino, the flavors from this choco cake were greatly emphasized.

all in all, i liked the service, the ambience and the concept...

thank you halfsaints for that wonderful brunch.

so good. i was worried i was setting myself up for disappointment because i had such high expectations going in, but half saints met them all

what we ordered:
1. chicharron terriyaki: this was certainly an interesting dish where you manually wrap the teriyaki-glazed camiling bagnet in a piece of nori along with cream cheese. woul i order it again? maybe not. it's a nice novelty but not one ill crave for
2. dehydrated tomato and almond pesto with garlic sausage spaghettini: i was a bit iffy about this dish when my friend ordered it because there are so many ways it can go wrong. surprisingly, it was actually really good!! unlike most pesto dishes, the taste wasn't cloying and overwhelming!
3. ratatouille puff pizza: my gosh. this was the star of night. i'd return to half saints for this dish alone. it's so good. their pizza crust is light and puffy - i don't think it should be called a pizza anymore. anyway, this is super good. try it
4. 64% darkchocolatetart: this dessert of theirs is pretty famous. it's good, but i've tasted equally good ones elsewhere. nevertheless, great dish to cap off a yummy night!

overall, i'm giving half saints 5 stars without reservations - not just for the food but also for the great service and the readily available parking at the basement (so rare for tomas morato restaurants...)