Above, under & beyond the rainbow: Con Fusion Diner: Good Food, Good Service,and Room for More!

There is nothing confusing with this place, take my word for it, for the people here knows what they are making and doing. You may find the confusion because of how the name of the place is read but in reality you have to read it in such flair that you will see the origination of it.

Con*Fusion Diner (for writing purposes I will use an “*” between the two words) is technically a marriage of the Spanish word “con” meaning with and fusion which means combine. The place is actually a fusion of home food favorites of all the people involved in the place. Located along Aguirre Avenue in BF Homes Paranaque, this food place is smack between The Burgery and The Crazy Katsu. This is one food place that you will enjoy going to because of the food and the service that they give.

Designed to show their love for films, two of the walls shows classic films heard and unheard of for some people in this generation. They also have a wall of memorabilia that tells stories of the people involved in the store. Not only do you have a visual treat on the walls, you will also have another sensory treat once the food is served to you. What once was just a plain white wash place is now definitely a cool place to dine and stay at with friends and family members.

That night, me along with some bloggers, were treated to some food treats that are familiar but with a twist that makes it worthwhile. For starters, we were given a taste of the following entries: Onion Rings, Loaded Potato Chips, Crispy Calamari, Sriracha Wings, Tocino Wings and Sisig Quesadilla.

The onion rings were light and crispy. A little greasy but the dip they provided help control the oil in the mouth though unfortunately not on your fingertips. It is actually good munchies as you wait for friends, which actually happened to me that night. The crispy calamari is quite good for it wasn’t rubbery in the inside while maintaining that crispiness on the outside. The batters used on both entries were good!

When they say loaded, what they truly mean is “Enjoy eating!” Such is the thought I got when they served us their version of a nacho called loaded potato chips but instead of corn chips it is homemade potato chips instead. Topped with a cheese sauce and semi-melted grated cheese, pork and bacon bits and onions, this one is truly loaded! There are actually two ways to finish this bowl of loudness: (1) make sure you are watching a very riveting and attention getter film, (2) you are with three other friends enjoying a very good catch-up moment, and/or (3) you have beer with you.

The sriracha wings and tocino wings are two chicken starters that you may like depending on your taste preference. The former has a spice kick to it while the later has sweetness to it. Both are cooked to perfection that you don’t have any fear of it being under cooked. What would catch your attention here are the flavor profile that both chicken entries present. The sriracha has that spice kick that is not overpowering but will tell you that it has an attitude of its own while the tocino entry has that sweetness that is present on the skin but not on the meat for the meat has flavor of its own. When you combine the two, meat and skin, you will have another flavor profile. For me, the dipping sauce is not necessary but required for some diners.

The sisig quesadilla tops the starter list for me. It has that flavor layers that teases the palate for more but at the same time keeping it light yet filling at the same time. It is your typical sisig placed between two pita bread with cheese to give that creaminess and then topped with a mango salsa. The mango salsa gave it a refreshing taste as the onion gives a bite. No need for the dipping sauce! The dish can stand alone by itself and is one delightful way to start a meal here at Con*Fusion.

For the mains, we were treated to the following: Sriracha Ribs, Fish and Chips and Baked Fish.

When milkfish is coated with a good batter and then fried till golden brown, then paired off with crispy homemade potato chips, what you get is a delicious Fish and Chips. Such is the one that they offer here at this diner; a lightly seasoned flaky fish on the inside with a crispy coating on the outside then paired with thin slices of golden fried potato chips. Best with beer.

The Sriracha Ribs and the Baked Fish totally caught my attention because of the flavor and texture profile that it offers to the diners. The ribs are spiced to a level that is acceptable and you can make it spicier by using the dipping sauce that comes with it. Served with vegetables, rice or mashed potato, this is one rib meal that will keep you at your seat. The meat is soft and tender that it slides off the bones and it is simply flavored right. The mashed potato is also smooth in texture that compliments well with the some meat.

When I first had my first fork of the Baked Fish, my reaction was: “Oh my God!”, that the host was at a scare for fear that it was not done right. Contrary to his scare, the fish was a wonder! No wonder dory is missing up to now. That fish was still moist and sweet that the covering sauce simply gave it an additional push in terms of flavor profile. The preparation of this dish was so evident that I didn’t take notice of the rice that comes with it; it was the fish that totally caught my attention. Whoever is the marketer of this diner knows his fish very well!

For desserts, we were treated to their own version of a Choco Lava and Mango Mousse.

For choco lovers, you will definitely love their version of a lava cake. It is served to you hot, about a minute off the unconventional oven, topped with vanilla ice cream that will melt and blends into your cake. The cake is light, though not outright fluffy. The twist here is what is inside the cake. Instead of your typical melted dark chocolate ball, what they have is a piece of local chocolate melted that created a good color contrast to the darkness of the cake and the melting vanilla ice cream. What is that piece of local chocolate? It is curly tops! That cup of milky chocolate goodness that kids in the 80’s grew up with (ok, maybe some of the 90’s kids get to enjoy it too) is placed at the center of this cake before it gets baked. When you get to dig in, you see a lighter chocolate shade that quite melted and blends well with the rest of the dish component. That is their Choco Lava.

The Mango Mousse is a perfect finisher for fruit lovers. It has the right sweetness level and the fruit flavor is present in their mouse, jam and crust as well. The way they layered it was just right that you just have to dig your spoon in to it. The mousse was smooth and the jam underneath is near to perfection! I love fruits and I love this dessert creation!

Con*Fusion Diner is one place that you will enjoy coming to not only because of the food but also because of the people. The service is good and all the personnel were quite attentive to your needs. They were even conversant to me as I was waiting for people to come in that night. They know how to make you at home even if you at not at your own place. That is service.

Whenever you are at BF Homes in Paranaque, don’t fail to visit Con*Fusion Diner and have a delectable food experience that you might for more.

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(All imgaes used were personally taken by me during the invite given by the owners of the place)

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