Brunching at Bizu

Since I am still a wee little (not really little anymore) student, I can't eat out everyday. I only have Saturdays and Sundays. So I thought that since I have to go to my dentist near Promenade (near Greenhills), why not have brunch at Bizu, since I've been craving for French onion soup.


Bizu, inspired by contemporary French patisseries, is a quaint and colorful cafe that is definitely easy on the eyes and on the taste buds. The appeal of Bizu is most prominent in the glass display of the delectable macaroons and beautifully crafted cakes and pastries.


The first item we ordered was the Banana and Almond Brioche French toast. The item was brioche French toast smothered on top with mashed bananas, chocolate hazelnut syrup and whipped cream. A ton of recipes for desserts or sandwiches call for brioche, but I just can't seem to find it anywhere in the Philippines except for Bizu. Why doesn't Bizu sell it in their bakery? (hint to Bizu, sell brioche) When I took my first bite of it, the toast was really soft and felt like it was going to melt in my mouth. It was sweet, but not too sweet, and the banana mash added texture to the dish while the hazelnut chocolate syrup gave it much more needed sweetness and stickiness. (P245)



The next item was the chef recommended Eggs Benedict. A muffin topped with smoked ham and two poached eggs, doused with Hollandaise sauce was what was brought to us next. The poached eggs, which most restaurants make too salty, was just perfectly cooked. In my family, it was dubbed it the "best Eggs Benedict in the Philippines." We're not sure yet, but as of now, it is. (P 275)



Next, we ordered the scrambles eggs with slices of slow-cooked Norwegian smoked salmon. The order came with a croissant. The scrambles eggs were not too runny and not too stiff. It was cooked just right. The salmon was warm and not hard or overcooked, but the croissant was kind hard and tasteless on the outside, but the inside was soft and warm. Th saltiness of the capers contrasted the light taste of the salmon, which made the dish have more flavor. (P295)


The last thing we ordered was the French Onion soup, which I have been craving for since I saw the BFC make it on her show. The soup was served with grated emmental cheese on a gruyere toast. The soup was incredibly sweet. The flavors were rich and thick, it was not lacking in flavor at all. The toast added a bit of crunch to it, until it softens up and adds a bit of chewiness to the soup. If you ever eat at Bizu, you should really order this. (P195)

All the breakfasts are served with either green tea, hot chocolate or coffee.


Before we left, I purchased three macaroons, mint, rose and cherry chocolate. The mint was really minty on the outside and had a smooth chocolate filling. The cherry chocolate had a sweet outside and chocolate filling. The rose macaroon had a sweet and slightly sourish outside and sweet filling. They were all really chewy and flaky, they all taste great. If you ever stop by, get some. (P35 each)

Bizu is definitely one of the best places to have brunch. It opens really early at around 7 or 8 a.m.
The breakfast also includes a Filipino menu, but I prefer the French items, since it is a French restaurant.

You can visit it at Greenhills, Promenade or Greenbelt 4.

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