| "Cendrillon
... a fashionable SoHo bistro, where traditional Filipino
fare is masterfully tweaked; where, with a wink and
touch of culinary genius, the bibingka becomes a rich
soufflé of gouda and feta instead of the traditional
water-buffalo cheese, and where the paella is a steaming
cornucopia of shrimp, long beans and indigo-colored
rice ..."
Cendrillon is a haven
for palate-challenging fusion fare with Filipino and
Pacific-Rim accents. The gently stylish space features
walls of vintage brick hung with intriguing artwork.
Inlaid wooden tables add a casual charm and votive
candles cast a golden glow throughout. Dorotan's semi-open
kitchen produces consistent, complex and always imaginative
cooking. While respectful of culinary tradition, Romy
redefines the genre with confidence. Each plate is
a skillful showcase of forthright food, flavors and
contrasting textures. Daily specials are indeed special.
The sophisticated wine list is an added complement.
Firsts--Squash soup
with crab dumplings, goat curry with rice pancakes.
Mains--Spareribs with mashed taro and sweet potatoes,
salt-roasted duck with mango and tomatillo chutney.
The ribs are marinated overnight in a traditional
Asian marinade of soy, lime, honey, rice wine, minced
shallots and ginger. Then he uses a spice rub of cumin,
coriander, 5-star anise, cinnamon, paprika and brown
sugar on the ribs before cooking them in a Chinese
smokehouse.
Finales--Banana crepe
with banana flan and cashew ice cream, blueberry and
purple yam tart. For the most authentic experience-
particularly on a hot summer day- dip into the Halo
Halo, a kind of ice sundae, with coconut sport (a
variety of very soft coconut flesh), agar-agar, jackfruit,
sweet red beans, cocoa gel, palm seed, and toasted
rice topped with ube ice cream.
Since the freshest
ingredients make the most satisfying meals, Cendrillon's
menus change with the seasons.
Call 212-343-9012
to inquire about delivery to SoHo residents. Take-out
available during off-peak periods. The restaurant
is open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-11pm.
RESERVATIONS
Suggested
CREDIT CARDS
Amex, Visa, MasterCard
HOURS
Lunch - Tuesday-Friday 11am-4pm.
Brunch - Saturdays & Sundays, 11am-4pm.
Dinner - Tuesday-Sunday 6pm-11pm.
Closed Mondays |
