Qizia Cafe : A Rare Food Stop.

Sometimes the best things are hidden.

Marikina’s reputation in shoemaking puts the city on the map. Aside from shoemaking, there are new rising words that conjuncts with the city’s name : amazing dishes and restaurants. From the siopao stalls sprout in each corner of the city to the popular strip of Lilac Street. There’s no denying this city is now becoming an ultimate food hub. With the city’s capability to give wonder to our taste buds it also still never fails on surprising us with new great discovered hidden food stops like, Qizia Cafe. Located inside a hospital compound along a highway that isn’t many have passed thru. Its location is one of the factors why dining here is simply the best: exclusivity. Although, an underdog in Marikina’s growing food industry, this place got every food wanderer are looking for– value for money, palatable dishes, and an amazing dining experience. Qizia’s cafe serves a wide range of fares from various dishes of pasta, comfort foods, and pizzas to oriental dishes and salads and guilty pleasures like cakes and shakes.

A 1,000 peso budget could give you an amazing banquet.

Here are some foods to try while you’re at Qizia’s :

Seafood Pasta

What makes a good pasta dish? Overflowing seafood and a creamy white sauce — well this dish says it all. With a serving that is enough for two and a value that is good for the budget, this dish is every food wanderer’s dream. You can also customize the sauce you want your seafood pasta drizzled with.

Qizia’sCaffe’s pasta dishes are their best sellers and also, avid customers’ top recommendations.Try to check Qizia’s menu and try to have all the pasta dishes they offer and experience Italia within your table.

Tuna Salpicao

Salpicaos are very common in every menu of restaurants in Marikina but this one is quite unique. Because instead of common beef, pork and chicken salpicaos we heard, it is fish. And although it’s fish, the dish’s texture and color resemble a meat that you wouldn’t imagine that you’re eating tuna. Though eventually, you will recognize it because of its distinct fishy taste but it perfectly blends with the sweet and briny salpicao sauce. This dish is perfect for individuals who are tired of eating pork , chicken and beef meats and for someone who wants to try something new.

Tropical Pork Ribs

This dish is a deal breaker. And if you are lazy enough to go to Qizia’s because of its kinda-ish remote place. Well, this Tropical Pork Ribs is a very convincing motivation and a very effective bait. Everyone had dropped their jaw with this dish because of its size, taste, and affordability. This Tropical Rib plate are one of the best dishes of Qizia’s it has a very succulent meat smothered with rich barbecue sauce. Get ready to be nasty with this dish because of its irresistible flavor that also squeezes into its rib bones that would make you lick every inch of it.

Blueberry Cheesecake

And of course, after finishing all amazing entrees dessert must follow. In Qizia’s it’s hard to avoid their Blueberry cheesecake. A slice of their Blueberry Cheesecake would surely make you crave for another slice. A taste that’s not overpowering combined with a subtle sweetness with a bit tangy flavor, this cheesecake is a must try. Qizia’s Cafe’s lip smacking Blueberry Cheesecake is best paired with their teas and coffees offerings.

It’s great to hear that there are new discoveries of hidden food stops each day to cater the growing population of curious palates. Qizia’s Cafe maybe an underdog to the popular restaurants sprout in every corner. But if you have a curious soul and taste , this place is worth a visit. Qizia’s Cafe wouldn’t stop you from coming back as it will tempt you again and again to try the dishes they offer from different types of pasta dishes to pizzas, especially their house special. Its Italian mixed offerings and relaxed country style ambiance are quintessential. Although Qizia’s Cafe is hard to find , but its remoteness and all the things it offers — makes it a rare food destination.

Qizia Cafe Details

SDS Medical Center Compound

Katipunan Extension, Concepcion II

Marikina City

Business Hours : 9:00 AM — 12:30 AM (Monday-Sunday).

Originally published at thoughtsiclebykim.wordpress.com on September 2, 2016.