Category: Food & Drink

  • Usher in the Majestic Dragon at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

    As the Lunar New Year dawns and the Wood Dragon arrives, Canton Road’s golden doors at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila glisten with anticipation. Prepare to indulge in a celebration of abundance with our exceptional feasts and delectable treats, crafted with the finest ingredients and presented with unparalleled elegance.

    Indulge in the Exquisite Flavours

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    Celebrate Chinese New Year in style, where delightful specialty dishes and shared smiles unite to create cherished memories. Executive Chinese Chef Wang Wei Qing puts forward familiar flavours artfully combined with modern twists, resulting in a culinary experience that is as elegant as it is unforgettable.

    Immerse yourself in a world of culinary perfection with our thoughtfully curated Emerald, Jade, Gold, and Diamond set menus. Each menu is a symphony of flavours, featuring enticing dishes such as succulent crispy tiger prawn with fruits and the delicate aroma of baked almond in Osmanthus sauce, savour the pan-fried mushroom stuffed shrimp paste and celery, enhanced with the sweetness of sesame and walnut in XO sauce. For a memorable experience, indulge in the sautéed Wagyu beef tender cubes with mushrooms, complemented by the rich intensity of black pepper sauce. Let us not forget the Atlantic smoked salmon yee sang, a dish that perfectly captures the essence of the New Year’s festivities.

    Plan your ideal intimate get-togethers for your group of 5 to 15 in the hushed ambiance of one of our beautifully appointed private dining rooms. For more information and arrangements, email eats.slfm@shangri-la.com

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    An Abundance of Happiness

    Usher auspicious new beginnings with Canton Road’s exquisite nian gao treasure boxes, meticulously crafted to ring in a year of prosperity and abundance. Imbued with the spirit of tradition and the flair of modern gastronomy, these culinary delights are available in 4 flavours and 2 variants:

    • Prosperity Box (single layer nian gao treasure box) available at PHP2,888 net. Choose from the flavours available below:
      • 400g coconut milk fish-shaped nian gao
      • 800g ube and pandan red coconut sugar with almond nuts nian gao
      • 800g radish cake
      • 800g taro cake
    • Double Happiness Box (double layer nian gao treasure box) available at PHP3,988 net. Choose two from the flavours available below:
      • 400g coconut milk fish-shaped nian gao
      • 800g ube and pandan red coconut sugar with almond nuts nian gao
      • 800g radish cake

    Share the luck and good fortune to treasured family and friends with exclusive specialty hampers in 2 varieties:

    • Longevity Hamper available at PHP5,888 net per hamper and contains the following featured items:
    • Jasmine tea (4 pcs)
    • Red bean with pine nuts (5 pcs)
    • Mixed dried fruits (150g)
    • Crispy mixed nut cookies (150g)
    • Spicy minced US beef with mushroom sauce (150g)
    • Conscious Cookies (10 pcs)
    • Milk chocolate feuilletine bar (1 pc)
    • Coconut milk fish-shaped nian gao (2pcs 400g)
    • Spicy cashew (150g)
      • Gong Xi Fa Cai Hamper available at PHP7,888 net per hamper and contains the following featured items:
    • Pineapple cookies (5 pcs)
    • Goji berries (150g)
    • Canned sea conch abalone sauce (1 can)
    • Dried red dates (150g)
    • Chinese sausage (150g)
    • Vegetarian XO sauce (150g)
    • Milk chocolate feuilletine bar (1 pc)
    • Coconut milk fish-shaped nian gao (2pcs 400g)
    • Spicy cashew (150g)

    Elevate your Lunar New Year celebrations with Canton Road’s enchanting offerings. Immerse yourself in a world of grandeur and sophistication, where tradition meets contemporary indulgence at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila.

    For more information on how to order, visit https://www.shangrilafortexclusives.com/ or email us at eats.slfm@shangri-la.com.

  • “Sweet Beginnings: Red Ribbon Unveils Irresistible Round Dedication Cakes for Every Occasion”

    The dawn of 2024 beckons a year filled with moments waiting to be celebrated, and what better way to commemorate them than with the delectable allure of Red Ribbon’s latest offering? Introducing the ALL-NEW Round Dedication Cakes, these sweet creations promise to be the highlight of your festivities.

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    Elevate Your Celebrations

    Experience a touch of sophistication with the all-new Round Dedication Cakes from Red Ribbon. These cakes feature classier and more elegant round designs, promising to be the perfect centerpiece for any occasion. Not only are they visually appealing, but they also deliver the same delightful taste that will captivate cake and dessert enthusiasts, making every celebration extraordinary.

    A Symphony of Flavors

    Indulge in rich chocolate celebrations with the luscious Round Chocolate Dedication Cake. Boasting moist chocolate filling and icing, this timeless flavor is a crowd-pleaser, making it the ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, and festive holidays.

    For those who prefer a lighter touch, the Round Creamy Caramel Dedication Cake offers a soft vanilla chiffon base complemented by decadent caramel cream icing. This elegant creation, with its sweet and smooth caramel flavor, is perfect for elevating any moment, turning small victories into reasons for celebration.

    Round Chocolate and Creamy Caramel

    Introducing the stars of the show—the Red Ribbon Round Chocolate Dedication Cake and Round Creamy Caramel Dedication Cake! With prices starting at Php 450, these exquisite and expertly crafted cakes are currently available in selected Luzon stores. Ordering is made easy through the Red Ribbon app, official website, or their hotline at #87777. Moreover, you can also enjoy the convenience of placing orders via GrabFood and foodpanda.

    Embrace the elegance and delectable flavors of Red Ribbon’s Round Dedication Cakes, ensuring that your celebrations are nothing short of extraordinary. Make every moment special, and let the festivities begin! 

  • Jollibee Group Opens the First Common Man Coffee Roasters Café in PH

    The Jollibee Group is off to a great start this 2024 with the opening of the first Common Man Coffee Roasters (CMCR) cafe in the Philippines at the Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City last January 11, 2024. This milestone opening is part of the Jollibee Group’s aggressive growth plans this year, consistent with its vision of becoming one of the top five restaurant companies in the world.  

    “We’re excited to bring the Common Man Coffee Roasters in the country and give the community an elevated café experience,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group’s President and CEO.

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    “Common Man’s consciously sourced coffee and numerous deliciously healthy brunch options contribute to this experience and help fulfill our mission of spreading the joy of eating to everyone. We invite everyone to come visit our first ever Common Man Coffee Roasters café,” he added.

    Championing specialty coffee & brunch

    Established in 2013, Common Man Coffee Roasters aims to champion specialty coffee and the best all-day brunch and has expanded from Singapore to Malaysia, and now the Philippines. It also roasts and sells coffee beans and operates the Coffee Barista Academy in Singapore and Malaysia, which provides coffee training to baristas and coffee enthusiasts.

    In the Philippines, the breadth of the café’s menu includes different types of specialty coffee, bannered by the Nitro Honey Oat Latte and Filter Brew. Its brunch is thoughtfully crafted, headlined by the Common Man Full Breakfast that has generous servings of sausage, bacon, portobello mushroom, hash browns, house-made baked chorizo beans, and greens along with artisanal sourdough. The crowd favorite Common Man Beef Brisket Benedict packs an indulging punch of savory in its tender braised beef topped by poached eggs and creamy hollandaise.  

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    The first location in the country, which has a modern, casual, “come as you are” ambiance, also features its own roastery.

    “Having a roastery on site for us to showcase the roasting method will not only help the customers understand the coffee process better, but it will also offer a unique dining and sensory experience for them,” said Koon Beng Chua, CEO of the Spa Esprit Group, which operates Common Man Coffee Roasters in Singapore.

    Celebrating partnerships

    The Jollibee Group announced its joint venture with Food Collective Pte. Ltd. (FCPL) through FCJB Foods Inc. to own and operate Common Man Coffee Roasters in the Philippines in August 2023. The Jollibee Group owns 60 percent in FCJB Foods Inc.

    “This is the first café from our partnership with the Spa Esprit Group and we’re looking forward to expanding the Common Man Coffee Roasters experience to more people. The strong collaboration between the two partners is very evident and is greatly rewarded by the enjoyment we see from people upon entering the café and upon tasting our menu selections.  We recognize the increasingly discerning palate of Filipinos and we’re here to delight them,” said Joseph Tanbuntiong, Jollibee Group Chief Business Officer, during the store’s inauguration and opening.

    The inauguration rites were attended by Singaporean Ambassador to the Philippines Constance See, Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, Spa Esprit Group CEO and Common Man Coffee Roasters’ co-founder Koon Beng Chua, Spa Esprit Food Group’s General Manager Michael Bovell, Ayala Malls President Mariana Zobel de Ayala, and Ayala Land Estates Group Deputy Head Chris Maglanoc. The Jollibee Group was represented by its President and CEO, Ernesto Tanmantiong, its Chief Business Support Officer and Chief Real Estate & Design Officer, William Tan Untiong, and its Chief Business Officer, Joseph Tanbuntiong, along with the President and Group Head for Greenwich, Red Ribbon, and Foreign Franchised Brands, JJ Alano, and AVP and Head of Business Development for Foreign Franchised Brands, Ned Bandojo.

    The Common Man Coffee Roasters at Ayala Triangle is open every Monday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

    To learn more about Common Man Coffee Roasters Philippines, visit their website, or follow them on social media via Facebook and Instagram.

  • Celebrating the Year of the Wood Dragon in Full Swing at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila

    Celebrate with festive gales, cherish reunions that forever last, as the golden dragon’s majestic cast, wishing peace unsurpassed. As the Year of the Wood Dragon approaches, gather in your premier dining destination of choice for Lunar New Year, Summer Palace and experience an extravagant array of signature dishes curated to elevate the spirit of celebration and usher in a prosperous year ahead at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila.

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    Embark on a culinary journey with Summer Palace’s meticulously prepared and curated set menus that seamlessly blend traditional flavours with a modern twist, promising an unforgettable dining experience for you and your loved ones. With Chefs Andy Liew and Boonhoe Bun at the helm, guests can choose from the rich selection of culinary options from Wealth Set Menu priced at Php25,388 net per table of 10, Prosperity Set Menu at Php27,688 net per table of 10, and Longevity Menu at Php38,888 net per table of 10, available from January 15 to February 12, 2024. Savour sumptuous dishes such as our Braised Supreme Seafood Soup and Pan-fried Codfish Fillet in Apple Fruit Sauce.

    Welcome the Year of the Wood Dragon with the special Summer Palace Nian Gao collection, available at the restaurant located at the mezzanine floor or at the Lunar New Year counter located at the hotel lobby from January 16 to February 25, 2024. You may also shop now via our Shangri-La eBoutique through this link https://bit.ly/esllunarnewyeartreats.

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    From gourmet treats to symbolic treasures, each of these indulgent offers from The Bakeshop are prepared with care to bring abundance and good fortune to your festivities.

    Fortune & Prosperity Hamper

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    Cakes and Pastries

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    For inquiries, please visit the Lunar New Year counter at the main lobby of Edsa Shangri-La, Manila, call (63 2) 8633-8888 local 8803, or e-mail restaurantrsvns.esl@shangri-la.com.

    Visit www.shangri-la.com/manila/edsashangrila or like and follow us on our social media pages facebook.com/edsashangrila and @edsashangrila on Instagram to stay connected.

  • Beyond Wings: a new chapter unfolds at Buffalo Wild Wings Estancia Mall branch re-opens with modern, stylish interiors and new dishes!

    Buffalo Wild Wings starts the year with a bang by reopening its better than ever Estancia Mall branch. The restaurant hits the ground running by sporting more modern and stylish interiors and launching new dishes. Indeed, it’s Beyond Wings at Buffalo Wild Wings.

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    Menu Beyond Wings

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    Beyond their famous wings, Buffalo Wild Wings goes the distance and gives its best shot by firing off 10 new dishes to complete this new beginning. If you loved the Original Nachos, you’ll fall equally in love with the new Bottomless Nachos which are warm tortilla chips with salsa (and we did say bottomless, right?). The nachos are also good with Ranch, Queso Sauce, or Chili Con Queso dips.  Are you ready to take sides? Try the traditional wings, and also pop some Loaded Boneless Chicken.

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    Pass the pastas, please. You can get into the swing of things with the new Alfredo and Bolognese pastas, then dive in, mouth first to the new handcrafted pizzas! The Ultimate Cheese pizza is the perfect treat for those who love everything cheese-y. Imagine the pizza dough as the ultimate cheese board loaded with Mozzarella, Colby-Jack, Feta, Bleu Cheese. Now, if you can’t decide which pizza flavor to get, you will have the upper hand with the new Four Seasons pizza loaded with pepperoni, truffle mushroom, four cheese, and margherita. It’s the new thing you’ll love to devour any time of the year.

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    Get the ball rolling with the light but filling Fish and Chips and enjoy its perfectly crispy and flaky beer-battered Halibut that comes with tartar sauce.  Finally, enjoy the feast further with the Home Run Sampler, a combination of Buffalo Wild Wings’ Calamari, Chicken Wings and Chipotle BBQ Chicken Spring Roll. Surely, this will knock it out of the park for you.

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    Of course, a visit to Buffalo Wild Wings won’t be complete without bites of their popular  New York-style Buffalo wings that are spun fresh in dry seasonings (Salt & Vinegar, Lemon Pepper, Buffalo, Chipotle BBQ, and Desert Heat) or signature sauces (Sweet BBQ, Honey BBQ, Parmesan Garlic, Medium Buffalo, Asian Zing, Hot, Mango Habanero, Carolina Reaper).  These flavors, ranging from mild to wild, will make you smile or sweat (!) but are definitely the perfect pair to a glass of imported, local,  draft beer or the beverage of your choice while watching your favorite sports on HD monitors all over the place.

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    It’s a whole different ball game but same good ol’ Buffalo Wild Wings flavors, and everyone is invited at the newly reopened Estancia Mall branch. So, gloves out, wings on…and get ready for a new chapter of Buffalo Wild Wings that’s better than ever!  

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  • Welcoming Prosperity: Grand Hyatt Manila’s Extravaganza for the Year of the Wood Dragon

    Grand Hyatt Manila extends a warm invitation to usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon with a celebration that promises a captivating blend of luxury, tradition, and festivities. Get ready to immerse yourself in an array of offers, experiences, and gifts specially crafted for this auspicious occasion.

    A Grand Chinese New Year Feast at the Grand Ballroom

    A Culinary Extravaganza: Chinese Feast by Master Chefs

    Indulge in Authentic Flavors

    Immerse yourself in an exceptional Chinese feast meticulously curated by the skilled Chinese master chefs at Grand Hyatt Manila. The celebration will unfold with a live cooking show, a prosperity toss, and an enchanting lion dance performance—all designed to create enduring memories. The Chinese New Year set menu, starting at PHP 26,888 net, promises a palate-pleasing journey for 6 persons through authentic flavors.

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    Dining Experiences: Grandeur Across Concepts

    The Grand Kitchen’s Chinese New Year Buffet

    Guests can look forward to celebrating in the hotel’s diverse dining concepts. The Grand Kitchen invites you to indulge in a Chinese New Year buffet priced at PHP 3,400 net per person. Available for dinner on 9 February and lunch and dinner on 10 February, this culinary experience promises a delightful fusion of festive flavors.

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    Merienda Cena: Filipino-Inspired Afternoon Tea with a Chinese Flair

    Experience a grand Filipino-inspired afternoon tea affair with a touch of Chinese flair at the Merienda Cena. Priced at PHP 2,200 net per person, inclusive of free-flow food and rosé wine, this experience offers a perfect blend of local and international flavors.

    No. 8 China House’s Prosperity Set Menus

    Raise a toast to prosperity and abundance at No. 8 China House with special set menus starting at PHP 24,880 net for a table of 6 persons. Delight in an elegant dining experience as you savor carefully crafted dishes in an ambiance that exudes Chinese sophistication.

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    Sweet Gifts of Fortune: Specialty Cakes and Nian Gao

    Chinese New Year Treats

    Share the gift of good fortune with Grand Hyatt Manila‘s Chinese New Year specialty cake and signature Nian Gao. Available in traditional brown sugar and the new flavor Osmanthus, these sweet confections, starting at PHP 1,788 net, come in exquisite gift boxes—perfect presents for families, friends, and associates. Available from 15 January to 10 February 2024 through Florentine and Dine at Home.

    Reservations and Inquiries

    For inquiries and reservations, call (63 2) 8838-1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.  For updates on its latest promotions, follow Grand Hyatt Manila on Instagram @grandhyattmanilaph and on Facebook, www.facebook.com/GrandHyattManilaPh.

  • Ramen Nagi Philippines Introduces Series 5 Limited King Ramen:Iekei-Style Pork Bone Ramen by Musashi-Ya

    A continuation of its 10-year anniversary celebration, Ramen Nagi is launching Series 5 showcasing a mouthwatering collaboration with the critically-acclaimed Musashi-Ya from Japan. Headed by Chef Fujisaki, Musashi-ya first came to rise in Kichijoji, Japan, and has since grown to ten additional stores, four of which are located in Tokyo and one in Shanghai, China. Currently at 25 years, Musashi-ya stands as a major player in the Japanese ramen world, participating in ramen events throughout Japan. What sets it apart is its particular focus on ingredients, while maintaining clean and delightful ramen experiences for its loyal fanbase.

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    This January to February, Ramen Nagi is bringing Musashi-ya’s famous Iekei-Style Pork Bone Ramen to Filipinos! For a limited period, Pinoys can get their hands on a light and savory experience that bursts addictive flavor. What makes it stand out is the expertise applied in cooking; in fact, Yokohama Iekei-style ramen is a major genre of ramen in Japan that requires exquisite skill. Musashi-ya’s Pork Bone Ramen achieves its distinct flavor by using pork meat and bones in their purest forms; then large amounts of pork offal are cooked over high-flame without stopping. Furthering the gastronomic adventure, the Pork Bone Ramen features aromatic pork broth, as well as textural additions like thickly sliced chashu pork, spinach, and nori.

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    The Pork Bone Ramen, in its core, is a love letter to skill in cooking and mastery of ingredients, with every slurp, a perfect moment. For the complete experience, enjoy the Pork Bone Ramen with a bowl of hot rice on the side.

    Chef Fujisak-san’s kitchen takeover, which only serves 150 bowls of Iekei-Style Pork Bone Ramen per day, is ongoing at Ramen Nagi Greenbelt 3 from January 18 to 19! After the takeover, the delectable Iekei-Style Pork Bone Ramen will be available in all Ramen Nagi branches nationwide starting from January 22 to February 28.

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    10 Years of Great Ramen

    Ramen Nagi continues to be a favorite destination among ramen lovers in the Philippines. Celebrating a decade in the industry, Ramen Nagi Philippines marks this significant milestone with a commitment to innovation, an unwavering exploration of diverse flavors, and the seamless integration of cultural influences.

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    The 10th year anniversary celebration gathered many of Japan’s notable restaurants and chefs that provide nothing but the best in ramen culinary.

    Series 1 headlined Ramen No. 11 headed by Chef Masa-san. The limited-edition ramen was crafted with homemade noodles layered generously with cabbage, bean sprouts, quail eggs, garlic, and Buta. The piece de resistance is the unmistakable “Naruto” topping, a hallmark of Ramen No. 11’s distinct flavour.

    Series 2 featured a kitchen takeover by ANTCICADA headed by visionary Chef Yuta, who brings a unique blend of innovation, flavor, and tradition to the culinary landscape. His signature creation, the “Cricket Ramen,” shatters traditional boundaries by introducing crickets as a central ingredient.

    Series 3 starred INOSHO headed by Chef Nakamura-san, whose robust broths has garnered much acclaim. The collaboration introduced two Limited King bowls. First is the Tsukemen, which is drizzled with pork bones, backbones, pigs’ feet, pork and chicken skin, all submerged in sensational tsuke sauce (super soup). Second is the Spicy Hot Fish Ramen, a fiery sensation that boasts a stunning ‘red mountain’ of spice at its heart, with medium-thick noodles and rich pork bone seafood soup.

    Series 4 delivered a grand experience with Ramen Nagi founder Satoshi Ikuta’s jaw-dropping creation: the Wagyu King. Prepared with fresh Wagyu flown directly from Miyagi Prefecture in Eastern Japan, the dish boasts authentic Japanese flavor with tender melt-in-your-mouth beef, complimented by a full-bodied broth, green onions, bamboo shoots, and enoki mushrooms.

    With Series 5 now available nationwide on January 22 showcasing Musashi-ya’s Iekei-Style Pork Bone Ramen, a creation by Chef Fujisaki, Ramen Nagi Philippines expands its remarkable journey in making exceptional Japanese ramen within reach among Filipinos.

    In the last decade, Ramen Nagi has proudly served more than 10 million bowls of ramen across its 37 branches throughout Metro Manila and Luzon. Anticipating further growth, the growing ramen chain is expanding its presence to Visayas and Mindanao in the near future.

    For updates and announcements, follow @ramennagimanila on Instagram and Ramen Nagi PH on Facebook.

  • Celebrate the Lunar New Year with The Manila Hotel’s Tikoy Early Bird Offer

    As the Lunar New Year approaches, The Manila Hotel invites guests to usher in the Year of the Dragon with an auspicious start through its Tikoy Early Bird Offer.

    Nian Gao, also known as tikoy, is a traditional delicacy that holds great significance in Chinese culture. This sticky rice cake has been enjoyed for centuries during the Lunar New Year festivities and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.

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    The Manila Hotel’s fine offerings of handmade tikoy are an essential indulgence during this season. Featuring delightful variations such as Almond and Red Bean—each promising to satisfy discerning taste buds. The Manila Hotel’s Tikoy is priced at a regular rate of Php 1,288 per box.

    Patrons can take advantage of the early bird offer, securing an exclusive discount by making advance reservations. From January 20 to 31, 2024, guests can enjoy 30% discount on orders of 5 boxes or more. From February 1 to 11, 2024, guests can avail 10% discount on purchases of 5 to 9 boxes, 15% discount on purchases of 10 to 19 boxes, and 20% discount on purchases of 20 boxes and more. Orders may be redeemed from February 1 to 11, 2024.

    For inquiries and reservations, call (63 2) 8527-0011 or (63 2) 5301-5500, or email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com.

  • Usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon with Auspicious Offerings at City of Dreams Manila

    City of Dreams Manila rings in the Year of the Wood Dragon, considered as the luckiest sign in Chinese Zodiac. The integrated resort’s signature restaurants Crystal Dragon and Red Ginger showcase auspicious offerings to welcome the lunar year, making it a destination in this time of reunions and celebrations.

    As the Year of the Wood Dragon comes once every 60 years, City of Dreams Manila is also set to hold special events observing the traditions of the occasion.

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    Enjoy a prosperous meal at Crystal Dragon, City of Dreams Manila’s outlet specializing in Cantonese and regional Chinese specialties.  From January 25 to February 12, the restaurant highlights its Lunar New Year specialties from lunch to dinner including the signature Lunar Year Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng.

    1. Crystal Dragons Prosperity Abalone Yu Sheng Salad

    A quintessential Chinese New Year celebratory fare, Crystal Dragon’s version of the symbolic yu sheng salad consists of sliced abalone, colorful julienned papaya, pomelo, carrots, radish, onion leeks, chopped peanuts, and deep-fried flour crisps drizzled with oil and sweet plum dressing. The abalone symbolizes abundance, while the oil represents a wish for a smooth sailing year. The chopped peanuts and deep-fried flour crisps signify prosperity, and the sweet plum sauce denotes a sweet and harmonious family relationship. The green papaya carries the auspicious meaning of youthfulness, the radish for progression at a quick pace, the leeks for cleverness, and the pomelo and carrots for good luck.  

    Yu sheng is a uniquely Lunar New Year tradition that’s popular in Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore where heritage Chinese restaurants introduced it in the 1960s.

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    Other culinary delights offered in  an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner this  season augur harmony and good fortune: Sea Treasures Broth with sea cucumber, crab meat and crispy dried scallop; Slow-braised Pork Knuckle with 10-head abalone, conpoy (dried scallop) and sea cucumber; Steamed Star Grouper with aromatic coriander and yellow chili paste; Slow-poached Yellow Skin Chicken (whole); Wok-fried Prawn in fragrant oat with pomelo fruit salad and roasted sesame dressing; and Wok-fried Fragrant Rice with Chinese liver sausage, lap cheong (Chinese sausage), and mushroom. For luck and togetherness, Crystal Dragon also offers Deep-fried Nian Gao (tikoy or sticky rice cake) with cheese.

    A pineapple pastry caps the meal for guests dining on the eve of the occasion and on the day of Lunar New Year for good fortune.

    Red Ginger

    City of Dreams Manila’s Asian bar and bistro renders a Southeast Asian twist to yu sheng salad with its Prosperity Prawn and Pomelo Salad, featuring sustainable prawns, local pomelo, hydroponic-grown lettuce and Vietnamese Nước chấm dressing. As it is customary to eat fish for its symbolism of abundance during this occasion, the restaurant also offers Deep-fried Whole Tilapia with calamansi, ginger and steamed bok choy. Crispy Orange Chicken with toasted sesame seeds, and Red Ginger’s rendition of the ubiquitous Nian Gao consisting of custard-filled glutinous rice cake and fish-shaped tikoy are also highlighted. 

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    Red Ginger’s menu for the Lunar New Year is available from February 8 to 18 for lunch and dinner.

    Other festivities

    Activities that bring good fortune and delight are lined up during the festive season, headlined by an eye-dotting ceremony, and a lion and dragon dance on February 10, 5 pm, at the main casino entrance. Following Chinese mythology, the god of fortune is set to make appearances around the property to wish guests abundance and good luck.

    From February 8 to 11 from 1 pm to 10 pm at The Shops at the Boulevard, a pop-up bazaar of jewelry and charms from Alfredulla and Charming Lady adds to the festivities, while tarot and palm readers hold court to help guests chart their destiny and find out what is in store for 2024.

    For inquiries and reservations, call (63 2) 8800-8080 or e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers, rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.

  • Conrad Manila Launches Exclusive Group Dining Offer: ‘The More, The Merrier’ at Brasserie on 3

    Conrad Manila kicks off the year with a culinary spectacle that goes beyond the ordinary—introducing “The More, The Merrier,” an exclusive group dining offer at Brasserie on 3. Elevate your weekday lunches with an enticing array of flavors, camaraderie, and complimentary feasts that promise to redefine your dining experience.

    A Feast for All: 4+1 and 8+2 Dining Offers

    Executive Chef Warren Brown, renowned for his culinary expertise, has crafted an international buffet spread designed to satisfy diverse palates. The promotion’s mechanics are simple yet enticing: for every group of four paying diners, the fifth guest dines on the house. Larger gatherings of eight can enjoy an even more lavish feast, with two additional diners indulging at no extra cost.

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    Culinary Delights Await

    The buffet experience at Brasserie on 3 is a culinary journey that spans continents. From delicate sushi creations at the Japanese section to succulent offerings at the carving station, guests are invited to savor every bite in a sophisticated and welcoming ambiance. Chef Warren Brown’s artistry shines through, promising an unparalleled dining experience.

    Fabio Berto, the General Manager of Conrad Manila, shares his excitement about the promotion: “With ‘The More, The Merrier’ promotion, we invite guests to gather, indulge, and savor the artistry of Executive Chef Warren Brown’s international buffet offerings. Whether it’s a milestone celebration or simply enjoying quality time with loved ones, Brasserie on 3 provides the perfect setting for unforgettable moments.”

    Elevate Your Dining Experience

    Conrad Manila’s Brasserie on 3 doesn’t just offer a meal; it provides an opportunity to elevate your dining experience. The “The More, The Merrier” Weekday Lunch Buffet promotion blends savings with gastronomic delight, allowing guests to relish a world-class feast, gather with loved ones, and enjoy value for money. For those seeking the perfect combination of exquisite flavors and a welcoming ambiance, Brasserie on 3 is the place to be.

    For those seeking a delightful blend of savings and gastronomic delight, Conrad Manila’s Brasserie on 3 presents an irresistible offer with the “The More, The Merrier” Weekday Lunch Buffet promotion – where guests can elevate their dining experience, gather with loved ones, and get value for money while enjoying a scrumptious world-class feast. For reservations and inquiries, please contact Conrad Manila’s dining reservations today at (63 2) 8833-9999 (landline), (63 917) 650-3591 (mobile) or email MNLMB.FB@conradhotels.com