A delightful gastronomic experience at The Kitchen

The Kitchen is one of the several dining options at The Reef Island Resort. Zayn and I got invited to the restaurant's food simulation exercise where we got to be one of the first to try what they have to offer. And I have to say that with The Kitchen's wide range of delightful international and local cuisines, there is no doubt that guests will surely come back for more.



Poached shrimp (P 495) — Shrimp, sour green mangoes, fish sauce, and lime dressing
Spring rolls (P425) — Wok-fried vegetables, wilted cabbage, mushrooms, and sweet chili sauce


Dumplings (P525) — Ground pork, chives, sweet soy vinaigrette, and chili crunch


Egg fried rice (P595) — Wok-fried jasmine rice, long beans, green peas, and egg
Nasi Goreng (P675) — Wok-fried rice, chicken, pork, shrimp, sambal, dark soy, fried egg, and kecap manis (Indonesian sweet soy sauce)


Hainan Chicken (P1595) — The Kitchen's Hainan-style roasted chicken with superior soy sauce
Braised pork belly (P775) — Pork belly, tamarind, palm sugar, and soy


Curry laksa (P675) — Chicken, prawns, fish cake, coconut broth, and egg noodles


Black pepper prawns (P1750) — Giant tiger prawns, black pepper sauce, and lime
Jungle clams (P695) — Curried clams, coconut shrimp broth, and lime


Mango pudding (P425) — Fresh mango pudding, coconut cream, and tapioca


Singapore sling — Fresh pineapple juice, pomegranate syrup, gin

I couldn't describe the dishes individually because to be honest, all of them were so good. Each dish brought a distinct flavor and delighted my easy-to-please palate. Each dish was a unique experience that every bite leads to another and another and another. But if I were to pick my favorites, it would be the black pepper prawns, dumplings, curry laksa, Hainan chicken, and mango pudding. These were the dishes that left an imprint on my palate.



Albeit a food simulation, The Kitchen succeeded in exceeding my expectations. It was indeed a delightful gastronomic experience that I, myself, would want to enjoy over and over again.

Note: Prices and availability of each dish may change or may not be final. You may contact The Kitchen directly for inquiries.

The Kitchen at The Reef Island Resort Mactan

Address: Dapdap, Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City
Contact number: (032) 253-REEF(7333)
Operating hours: 6:30AM - 10PM daily
E-mail address: info@thereef.ph
Website: www.thereef.ph

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