After one long run session with the BFF in UP Diliman, of course we were hungry. Since we're allowed to carbo-load, we decided to head somewhere to eat.
We wanted to go to Likha Diwa to stay in tune with our healthy mode, sadly, they were also staying in tune with their healthy mode and are closing in early. So, we headed to Gayuma ni Maria instead which I've been wanting to try for quite some time.
Back in college, there was a Gayuma in the Loyola area and I remember to love the restaurant back then, so my hopes were up for this one. When I came in, I was honestly quite disappointed on the design department. Sorry for the comparison, but the old Gayuma was put together effortlessly with its knick knacks and had an overall romantic feel. Gayuma ni Maria, for me, somehow feels that it was trying too hard to create a quirky feeling, which it sadly didn't achieve.
The food, however, was a different story altogether. If the overall design disappointed, I'm happy to report that the food did not =)
I can't remember the exact names and prices, but I'll be back (for the food!!), so let's satisfy ourselves with the below pictures for the meantime.
My friend had chocolate-covered dory with rice and kamote fries, which I loved! I love chocolate and I love Dory, but I thought it was odd to put them together. But, they did go well together, the sweetness of the chocolate accentuated the dory and created a flavor that's unique and quite a pleasing discovery.
On the other hand, I ordered pasta for myself, which was not bad but was quite unmemorable. So unmemorable, I don't remember what it was now. But believe me when I say, it was not bad, just not outstanding.
I'll definitely be back, and the next time I'll give a more detailed description of the food, with the prices too!
