Can you believe we are now at the second half of the year? If you are a parent like me, I am sure that hearing this brings a sense of panic and stress. Thoughts of not recovering from school fees and yet Christmas is fast approaching gives me quiet a chill. So before the “ber” months start and before us parents panic even more, I thought it was a good time to sit ourselves down a quiet and relaxed space where we can enjoy an extraordinarily good lunch.
Dating and food is one of our secrets to staying happy together!
This is at 22 Prime inside Discovery Suites, Ortigas. We discovered this restaurant a few years ago, it was where my husband surprised me with a Mother’s Day dinner and we’ve never forgotten the place ever since. The place is a hidden gem in the metro, atop 22 floors offering a bird’s eye view of the Ortigas center.
We came for lunch especially because they offer specials and more affordable fare at this time of day. Plus, there are fewer guests although 22 Prime does have generous table arrangements that offer a romantic kind of privacy. It’s so private we can have silly moments like in the photo above 😀
Our lunch started with the familiar bread basket, which is complimentary. Of all the spreads, my favorite is the herbed butter. I can come here just for this bread basket! Mainit-init pa, perfect start to our simple lunch date.
Then, we shared the Prime Salad just to add some greens to our diet. The thing on the middle of the salad is actually deep-fried poached egg.
I can’t imagine how it is possible but when you slice it open, the creamy egg yolk flows out and joins the rest of the salad dressing. If you want to impress your date, this is one of those things you should order!
My husband ordered his favorite Lobster Bisque, it’s so creamy and tasty. Memories of the Discovery Shores Boracay and all the seafood we ate there came to mind. We may not be able to return yet but at least we can enjoy this soup! By the way, I saw on their FB page that the resort is offering a special off-season family package. A 3-day, 2-night package starts at PHP 27,000 versus Php 33,500 peak season rate.
Right now I am always craving for the taste of truffle oil and I am not being pa-sosy, masarap siya talaga. The flavor is unique that’s why it is one of the most expensive oils in the world. That said, even if I know how to cook – I don’t have access to this oil but some restaurants do like 22 Prime. Usually, I order truffle oil pasta but here at 22 Prime they have Black Truffle Risotto.
Risotto is a northern Italian rice dish cooked in a broth to a creamy consistency. 22 Prime’s version is super sarap, sulit talaga because I really enjoyed the truffle flavor.
My husband ordered the Surf & Turf which came with spinach on a skillet, twice baked potato. I enjoyed a few slices of steak too which was a very good match to my Black Truffle Risotto. This is what I always enjoy when dining with my spouse, I get to taste more than what I ordered because we share our food 😀
The service at 22 Prime remains excellent and that’s why we always come back. My husband and I are getting older and one of our pet peeves is bad service. During our date at 22 Prime, we never had to asked for what we need i.e. utensils, water, or when it’s time for dessert. Shout out also to the other server, her name is “Hanie” of honey and like her name, was very pleasant in serving us during our lunch.
For a sweet, simple ending we tried the New Zealand Macadamia Supreme ice cream. Perhaps one of the best and freshest ice cream we have ever tasted. This ending was just right for all the dishes we ate. I think we did very well in ordering off the 22 Prime menu, that or everything they have is all delicious.
Thanks for reading about our lunch experience at 22 Prime. Note the price of this restaurant does not go far from other restaurants in the metro but here, you can have a fine dining experience that is worth your time and money.
Mommy Lace tip: Visit their Facebook page for lunch and dinner specials, promos, and other events. 22 Prime is located at the 22nd floor of Discovery Suites in Ortigas. It is just across the Podium mall.
