Tea & Toast in BGC: A Spot Built Around Rich Flavors
Tea & Toast in BGC, Taguig was born from a desire to move away from predictable brunch fare and create something more intentional.
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Developed by Taste and Tell and spearheaded by founding sisters Marika, Trixie, Mariell, and Pamela, the concept grew from the family’s shared preference for deep, savory, umami-forward flavors, shaping what they describe as an Upper Crust brunch destination centered on richer and more layered flavors.
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At the heart of Tea and Toast’s culinary identity is their F&B Director, Pamela Chuateco, whose culinary direction shapes the restaurant. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, she brings a foundation in French technique and discipline, applying it to the flavors she has long gravitated toward. Described as a self-proclaimed “big umami eater” she helped steer the restaurant away from conventional brunch staples and toward a menu defined by savory depth, precise technique, and comfort-driven dishes.
Among the restaurant’s standout dishes is the Mushroom Toast (Php 575), featuring premium sautéed mushrooms layered over thick-cut sourdough, highlighting earthy flavors and contrasting textures.
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The Salmon Tataki (Php 645) draws from Japanese influences, combining fresh salmon over warm rice, house secret sauce, torched aburi-style preparation, chuka wakame, and crispy salmon skin chicharon for a dish built on layered texture and umami.
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A defining dish at Tea & Toast is the Kani Aburi (Php 999), considered the dish that helped shape the restaurant’s identity. Made with sweet crab meat topped with house secret sauce and flame-torched until smoky and caramelized, it leans on aburi technique rather than baking, creating a richer depth that distinguishes it from typical sushi bake interpretations.
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Meanwhile, the restaurant doesn’t have designated private dining rooms but they offer flexible gathering spaces. Its ground floor main dining area accommodates up to 15 guests, suited for mid-sized celebrations and brunch gatherings, while an upstairs mezzanine serves as a more intimate setting for private events, workshops, and small corporate gatherings.
Extending beyond the indoor dining space, they also feature a pet-friendly al fresco area, designed for guests who want to enjoy brunch outdoors with their pets.
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Combining French training, Asian-inspired flavors, and a menu shaped around savory comfort, Tea and Toast brings a distinct brunch concept to BGC.
