Sunshine Kitchen

If you thought that part of the Fort where Embassy used to be is no longer around, think again. It seems this area has taken up Daniel Craig's James Bond's hobby: resurrection. Most of the old restaurants are now gone although a few have proven to be strong and still stand to this day: Trio at the second floor, Puccini at the ground floor, and by the driveway, L'Opera. 

But joining them are a few new restos, one of which, true to its name, shines. 

The name is Sunshine Kitchen. Its signage on the window is straight up in describing their 'core competencies': artisanal pizzas + soups + salads + meals.  

The pizzas are unique: Myta's Pizza has Cabanatuan longganisa; another has various mushrooms and quail egg; a porchetta pizza has roast pork; and the Sunshine pizza has both longganisa and pork! 

The Truffle Mushroom Pizza (P560) waves at you with the aroma of truffle oil even before it lands on your table. How I wish a camera could also capture smell! But the presence of the truffle oil does not outshine the mushrooms that take centerstage at first bite.  The restaurant's eponymous pizza contains bites of happiness for meat lovers. The Sunshine Pizza (P550) is hearty yet not heavy, in spite of the incorporation of eggs! For both pizzas, the dough was delightful: thin, slightly toasted, crusty at the ends. Even if it's not pugon, it is still lovely. 

But don't stop at 'pizza'. The porchetta (P480) here is cooked for six hours to achieve its very soft and juicy texture. The kitchen failed, however, to truly make the skin crunchy (although it sure looks it!) 

Meanwhile the Beer Braised Brisket of Beef and Short Ribs (P410) could have been as perfect in tenderness and texture as it was in flavor, even if you have to search your taste buds to find a hint of beer.

 

There is a cast iron steak that is not for the steak connoisseur but delicious anyways. The waiter wipes butter on it as it is served to you. You can skip the strong sauce that it comes with, it is good on its own.

 

But best on the menu was the beautiful beginning and sweet ending. 

The Mixed Mushroom with Poached Egg is savory, slightly sour yet sweet, with all the gorgeous flavors of mushroom, heightened with the roasted garlic and the poached egg. Best on the menu.  

 

 Then for dessert they offer a Salted Caramel Cheesecake whose caramel with drizzles of sea salt on top, while making the cheesecake look like leche flan, beautifully breaks the monotony of a regular cheesecake. Yum! 
 

 At the bar I noticed bottled of Old Parr and good ol' Johnny. Mental note to come here at night! 

SUNSHINE KITCHEN
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2nd Flr, Fort Pointe Bldg 1 (beside Trio), The Fort Strip, Bonifacio Global City
0928 821 2625
Major credit cards accepted
Wheelchair accessible via elevator
Casual
P500 thereabouts for a pizza; P1900 for the steak
Friendly staff
Open for lunch (11 am) and dinner (6pm) daily.