Matabungkay Beach Hotel celebrates its 35th year anniversary with its annual Batangas Food Festival featuring 30 proudly Batangas beloved dishes, and 5 beverage concoctions led by 3 esteemed culinary artists. Balayan, Batangas grown chef, Chef Jaja Andal, Matabungkay’s Executive chef, Chef Ricardo Dino Jr. from Calatagan, and self proclaimed Adobo Queen, Chef Nancy Reyes- Lumen.

This year, the food festival also features and incorporates 7 heirloom recipes from well-known Batangas families namely: Andal, Daza, Leviste, Limjoco, Lontoc, Poblador, and Segismundo.

From now until December 30, 2017, you may order these 30 specially made dishes for the festival from Matabungkay’s ala carte menu.

Pesang Maya-Maya with Ginisang Kamatis at Miso from the Limjoco Family of Lian, Batangas.

Lomi ng Lipa from the Daza Family (Ms. Nina Daza Puyat) of Lipa, Batangas.

Sinaing na Tulingang sa Gata from the Leviste Family of Batangas, Batangas.

Pinais na Baboy from the Lontoc Family of Taal, Batangas.

Rodrigo’s Roast by Chef Nancy Reyes Lumen.

Baby Squid Salpicao by Chef Jun Dino of Matabungkay Beach Hotel.

Ala-ella Halaan by Chef Jaja Andal.

Ala-ella Dinuguan by Chef Jaja Andal.

Boneless Lechon Manok sa Tanglad

Pocherong Batangas with Inihaw na Talong Relish

I pretty sure these 10 dishes I’ve posted has already increased your appetite to visit Batangas and try their Food Festival out.

After enjoying your meal, stroll through the span of white sand shores and crystal clear waters of Matabungkay Beach Hotel.

 

Accommodations can be booked beforehand through Matabungkay Beach Hotel office in Legaspi Village, Makati City. For inquiries and reservations, please call (02) 752 5252 or e-mail reservation_mbrh@yahoo.com. For more information, kindly visit www.matabungkaybeachhotel.com

Stay hungry,

thehungrychef

Nathaniel Uy