Oak Room

Today's lunch meeting was a good treat at the Oak Room, the 6th Floor restaurant of the Oakwood Residences along ADB Avenue.  The Oakwood used to be located atop the Glorietta Mall in Makati, but that property was taken over by the Ascott group in 2007.  Its new location in the Ortigas Center is perfect for long-staying guests, mostly from the Asian Development Bank.  The Oak Room is quiet, well-appointed, and has a wide selection of food.  I had mussels in cream for starters (mussels were large and surprisingly tender), mushroom barley soup (thick & rich, the creamy texture came in nice contrast with the "bouncy" sensation of chewing the barley), and lamb chops (nicely grilled, with creamy spinach on the side).  Well recommended for a fast business lunch!  Average food check per head can range from P800 (set menu) to P1,500 which is reasonable for the stylish ambience and the central location of the restaurant.  Cool!