We decided to walk to Smile Elephant Thai Restaurant from Ace
Water Spa and Hotel in order for us to burn some calories. But since most of
the restaurants in Kapitolyo are near each other, we were not able to burn so
many calories. But the foodie gods were against our adventure as Smile Elephant
Restaurant was closed! Well, at least until 5 p.m.. Anyway, we were quick to
adjust our plans and decided to go to Gostoso instead. And I failed to realize
that it was rather far from the other restaurants.
Hello, Gostoso.
The place definitely caught my interest with the “Pork Here” sign
near the restaurant’s door. But I went crazier inside. I just love how quirky
the whole place was designed. There was a cute thermometer drawing painted on
the floor leading you to the counter, a “Break Glass In Case It Gets Too Hot”
sign on the wall, and light fixtures with chili cutouts. It was such a lovely
sight.
N wanted to just try the Piri Piri Chicken but I thought that it
would be boring to just try one. (Plus we walked so far!) So after 10 seconds
of convincing, we ordered two. We got the Quarter chicken with rice and one
side dish (PHP230 versus PHP200 of just the chicken) and Porco Gostoso
(PHP315). I also ordered Gosto De Tea (PHP80) which they claim to be a house
blend tea.
Service was quite quick or perhaps it felt that way since N ad I
were still stuffed from the first (second for me) stop.
