Sunday, August 21, 2016

Hard Rock Specials: Smoke, Fire, And Spice

Unknown 7:58 AM Hard Rock Cafe, Smoke Fire and Spice

Hard Rock Cafe has a new limited edition food menu that would entice people who are into adventurous food. I was lucky enough to be invited to try it out. It's called the Smoke, Fire and Spice, embracing the spices, seasonings and sauces of popular street foods from Asia. Africa and Latin America. Served with pita bread, sesame slaw, Monteray jack cheese and roasted vegetables on the side. You could choose from their selection of beef, chicken and pork or even combined them in your order. It is also paired with complimentary sauces that features and represents different countries and their spices.

Here are the list down of sauces that you could choose when ordering your desired meat:

Char Shu (China) - A serious symphony of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, star anise and asian spices.

Satay (Thailand) - A nutty remix of flavors including peanut butter, coconut milk and red pepper.

(L): Char Shu; (R): Satay

Chimichuri (Latin America) - A garlic cilantro and spiced-just-right flavor proud to be called Argentina's national condiment.

Piri-piri (South Africa) - A perfectly peppered sauce made from jalapeno, poblano and crush red peppers.

(L): Chimichuri; (R): Piri-piri

Kalbi (Korea) - a sweet and savory duet of soy and ginger, korean barbecue flavor at its finest

Charmoula (North Africa) - A little flavor dance of cilantro, garlic, lemon and a shake of red pepper.

(L): Charmoula; (R): Kalbi

All the three meat that we tasted were delicious. The beef was juicy and not that hard to chew, the chicken was also good but what stood out for me is their grilled pork. It was flavorful and who does not love to eat pork? Even the grilled vegetables were a delight to eat.

Grilled chicken

Grilled Beef

Grilled Chicken

We were also given our own choice of cocktail drinks and a super yummy dessert for us to enjoy.

Magical Mystery Mojito - Hendrick's Gin Monin Elderflower syrup muddled with mint, lime and Monin cucumber

Magical Mystery Mojito

Mango mojito - Bacardi white rum muddled with fresh mint and lime topped with club soda and mango

Mango Mojito

Red Berry Press - Housemade lemonade, orange, vodka, fresh lemons, strawberries and raspberries. Pressed tableside and great for sharing. This has been one of the most smooth and delicious cocktail drink I've ever tasted.

Red Berry Press

Mango-berry cooler - a tropical blend of mangoes, strawberries, pineapple juice, orange juice and sweet & sour topped with 7-Up

Mango-berry cooler

Mud Pie - Cookie crust filled with a heavenly concoction of coffee and chocolate ice cream topped with hot fudge and crunchy almond flakes

Mud Pie

Overall, the Smoke, Fire, and Spice were great. My personal favorite was the grilled pork, dipped in Satay sauce. Be sure to get this adventurous meal at Hard rock and it will be available until the September 30.