Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Oozing at Onze

Last year, I asked my good friend Mister Google what Onze means but unfortunately, there was no exact meaning about the word. But I remembered Maam Sheila telling me before that they named the place Onze because it’s actually their house number. So I figured that it’s actually Once (in Spanish) and was just spelled as Onze to make it sound “saucy”. Note: this is just my own observation. 

Onze is owned by fellow Ungo Runner Sheila Apepe Colmenares. Maam Sheila calls herself the Golden Girl Runner. She and her 3 kids helped out in preparing and serving of the food and drinks. Of course, the ever helpful Ate Cerile is always there to wrap things up for you.

Located at 11 Orchid Street, I considered this cozy resto bar my haven. My first visit to Onze was last November when Agz and I had a nice time chatting and drinking beer. We were sitting at the outdoor sofa and just chilling out and we didn’t even notice time had gone so fast.

Onze serves San Miguel Light and Red Horse beers, Tanguy Ice and a few short orders. But now they added a new set meal in their menu: a choice chicken, fish or pork; served with mixed veggies and macaroni salad; a dessert and iced tea. And the price? – just 148 pesos!                


V-Day

On Valentine’s Day, Agatha and had our dinner at Onze. I pre-ordered the set meal (with fish as my choice) and was instantly salivating just seeing the dish. The fish is tender, so juicy and was served with garlic. The mixed veggies complimented the main dish. 

main dish with the molten lava

After a few spoonfuls of our well-cooked meal, I quickly munched the dessert.  Agz can’t get over the taste of the vanilla ice cream. We had to order some more dessert. We had the Molten Lava and it was indeed a perfect pair for our main dish.

If your weakness is sweets, then the Molten Lava is the perfect must-have at Onze. It is served with Brownies bursting with yummy chocolate syrup topped with vanilla ice cream. Now I call that lip-smacking!

Kwikies

Onze also serves short orders. They call it Kwikies (not the one you’re thinking... you naughty, you!). Their best-selling Lasagna is really a must-try for the first-timers. Other Kwikies include calamares (I once ordered this but paired with rice), chicken sandwich, tuna melt sandwich, fries and kropek.

Calamares and Lasagna 

Desserts

Desserts are as welcoming in Onze. Aside from the Molten Lava, they also serve Peach Cobbler (also topped with vanilla ice cream), Creamy Flan, Chocolate Fondeau and Sylvanas con Crema. If you like going Pinoy, they have this delicious Suman embedded with sliced ripe mango and served with native tsokolate or tablea.




Runners’ Refuge

Ungo Runners during Max's Bday
Since its opening last October 10, 2010, Onze became a haven for runners like me. Running groups Ungo, TeamTytsBogdo and RH Runners, goes to Onze for some re-hydration especially after a hard day’s run or simply celebrating after a completing a big race. 

Last week, Ungo Supremo Max Limpag celebrated his birthday with a night run and everyone headed to Onze for some delectable Lasagna and wine. And last year, Dailymiler friend and serial marathoner Wayne Plymale had a kick of Red Horse at Onze. He also had his first taste of balut there.

L: Katol with the singles last V-Day | R: Max enjoying his birthday at Onze

The homey feeling at Onze makes this a come-on haven for me and Agatha. The place is simply very modest. The food tastes really good and it’s cheap. I would love to make this my own refuge.

It was a gastronomic love affair for me and Agatha last Valentine’s Day.  Onze just made it simple yet perfect.


Hmmm.. would love to have the Tuesday Group to go to Onze next week.



*burp* Excuse me! J


ONZE
11 Orchid St. Capitol Site, Cebu City
In close proximity to STK and Yayoy's Grill
Very near to Hotel Asia and BOs Coffee (near Cebu Doctors Hospital)

Opens from 7:30 pm to 12 MN (open everyday Monday to Sunday)
Usually, last call for food is at 12-12:30MN

FREE WIFI for those who want to make use of it.


Photos by: Belle, Arianne, Ray & Sam





16 comments:

  1. "L: Katol with the singles last V-Day"super like the caption... :)

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  2. yan - mao jud! paguli nimo, na hot seat si daryl ni maam sheila. haha.

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  3. Katz, thanks a million for this wonderful write up, I owe you one, man ! I was so delighted that you chose ONZE for your Valentine's day dinner. You and Agz deserve a dessert of your choice the next time you drop by at ONZE !

    Again, thank you and I'm ever grateful for your patronage.

    See you !!!

    Sheila

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  4. hi maam sheila.

    u dont owe me anything. agz and i are so happy to have met you. and of course onze bya is sentimental to us. hehe. and i want to have a simple dinner ra jud. wa jud mi nagmahay. haha.

    will convince the tuesday group to drop by this tuesday and let them try out your set meals. hehe. and of course the molten lava.

    salamat maam. see u ugma.

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  5. nice write up katz!!! i did share this ONZE to my fellow CSer to drop and be one of their place to go. It's my first time to be there last valentines day i like the cozy place...

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  6. uh, where is orchid street? please describe how to get there for us not very familiar with cebu.

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  7. testingan nya ko na kats hehehe..

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  8. thanx ly. inum na pod nya ta puhon didto.

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  9. @karlo - cge bro.

    @anonymous - ooops. sorry i didnt realize that. thanx for asking. i'll add the location in the bottom of the post. thanx.

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  10. one of these days, mangaon unya mi diha. hehe

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  11. nice write-up sir katz, want to grasp a bottle of smb with u this place one of this days.

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  12. @bai rods - dada imong wifey didto. lami jud ang set meal

    @sir ledoy - sure sure sir. il go for pale. but wala man sila so RH jud. haha

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  13. Thanks for mentioning about Onze and the great time we had Katol. It was one night of the four memorable days in Cebu. Definitely, I'll be back once again next January. It could be after CCM when we're all celebrating! Please tell Sheila hello and take care.

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  14. gidescribe na gyud. matultulan na (Bo's Coffee at Cebu Doc gave it away). akong dad-on didto akong lalabs.
    thanks.
    - fan ni katol \m/

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  15. @wayne - yes Wayne. definitely we will go there after CCM 2012. woohoo! i'll tell maam sheila you said hello.

    @fan ni katol - whoa! fan ni katol? haha. nice. cge cge. dad-a jud lalabs nimo para you guys can try it out. sorry nangita kog map kaso walay orchids street didto. Onze is just a few meters away from STK and Yayoys. mas nakahibaw ang mga cab drivers ana.

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  16. Hi Katol! thanks for sharing my blog to your Ungo page =)

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