Known for serving “Osaka’s finest Donburi,” Don Don Tei is located at the second level of Robinsons Galleria (ADB Wing), and brings with it a menu that has been thoughtfully adapted to cater to the Filipino palate, while showcasing an exquisite array of Japan’s most celebrated rice bowls and desserts.
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Sofitel Manila, Korean Noble Cuisine by Chef Lily Min
In a month-long gastronomic experience, Sofitel Manila takes the rich and colorful flavors from the land of the morning calm into an exciting feast in collaboration with Korean cuisine expert Chef Lily Min.
With more than three decades of culinary experience from her studies to her expertise training courses, Chef Lily Min specializes in vast culinary set skills, which includes confectionary & bread courses, Korean traditional cuisine, extensive Korean kimchi making, Chinese culinary cuisine, and her most notable culinary expertise, Korean Royal Cuisine.
New World Makati Hotel Kicks Off the Lunar New Year
As the mighty Wood Dragon ascends in 2024, New World Makati Hotel invites guests to celebrate Chinese New Year with auspicious menus at the renowned Jasmine restaurant as well as a Feng Shui Forecast for the year by geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez of Yin and Yang Shop of Harmony. The hotel likewise offers a gift-worthy nian gao (tikoy) in elegant packaging.
Continue readingBerjaya Hotel opens Dusk at 27th
Head up above the crowds at Poblacion’s newest rooftop bar, Dusk at 27th. Here, you will get a sweeping view of the metro skyline as you indulge in chef-created food and drinks in a cozy bar that is designed to offer fun and memorable bonding moments.
Continue readingElephant Grounds 10th Anniversary
Elephant Grounds (EG), the Hong Kong based cafe concept, known as the go-to destination for quality specialty coffee, artisanal ice cream, and Asian-inspired comfort food celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the launch of new and exciting signature drinks and dishes on January 16, 2024. Join us as we launch EG Hong Kong’s specialty coffee, the AMERICANO AIR– a velvety micro-aerated iced americano and the mouthwatering EG Angus Cheeseburger made with house-blended 100% Angus beef, house-made buns, pickles, lettuce, and signature sauce. Indulge in the new Milkshake Line crafted using well-loved EG flavors, such as Toasted Rice, Acai, and Hazelnut. Try our signature ice cream cones, which include Original, Red Velvet, and Charcoal, which are made fresh every day. The chef helming the menu concepts is Gabriel Garcia, who will be present at the Elephant Grounds 10th Anniversary launch.
Continue readingRustic Mornings, Marikina City
Often, we measure the milestones of our lives with meals suffused with a warm glow—whether that’s a cheeseburger with a side of fries or an inch-thick steak cooked medium rare. Food has an undeniable way of etching itself into our most cherished memories.
For many residing in the East of Metro Manila, these dishes from key moments in our lives lead us to Rustic Mornings, that restaurant in Marikina City, which was so much more than somewhere to eat out; it’s a fixture in our mental map of the city. However, you’ll have to adjust the pin ever-so-slightly as the restaurant has moved to a bigger area—with more parking—just right across the street.
Continue readingSeda Manila Bay’s Weekend Lunch Buffet
As the newly opened Seda Manila Bay descends upon the holiday festivities, the hotel is adding an extra dash of exhilaration to December with the launch of an exquisite Weekend Lunch Buffet. Positioned in the heart of the city, Seda Hotels’ signature dining outlet, Misto, is all set to transform your weekend dining into a culinary feast that’s nothing short of extraordinary.
Continue readingKenny Roger’s The Great Garlic Roast
Whether it’s roasted, sautéed or even used raw, garlic undoubtedly has an unforgettable and versatile flavor that adds depth and aroma to many of our dishes. While its taste is rich as is, it can be further enhanced with the wonderful combination of other herbs and spices to make a dish truly mouthwatering and enjoyable to eat.
Continue readingCelebrating Sampaguita at Megaworld Hotels
“I’ll never look at sampaguita the same way again” says Socrates Alvaro, Cluster General Manager of Food and Beverage for Megaworld Hotels and Resorts (MHR). When asked why, he answers with a smile “I’d rather eat it – mainly because we’ve discovered that the sampaguita is a versatile flower with many applications in food and beverage”. True enough, the country’s largest homegrown hospitality management chain (MHR) heats up its kitchens and gives the Philippines’ national flower a date with your tastebuds.
Continue readingMax’s Restaurant Adds Heartwarming Soups to Solo Meals
Max’s Restaurant, the iconic Filipino restaurant chain famous for its Sarap-to-the-Bones® Fried Chicken, is making its Solo Meals more inviting and comforting for the rainy season by adding a selection of heartwarming soups for a warm and soothing meal.
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