As part of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Jasmine at New World Makati Hotel celebrates the auspicious occasion with a delectable assortment of mooncakes perfect for gifts to loved ones and friends. These mooncakes come in four flavors – Red Bean with Double Yolk, Red Lotus with Double Yolk, White Lotus with Double Yolk, and Five Kernel (watermelon seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and peanuts) – encased in gold, yellow, and brown packaging with an embossed gold stamping. These come in a box of two at Php1,488 and a box of four at Php2,488 nett.
Mooncakes represent not only a cultural but a historical significance for the Chinese, particularly the country’s victory over the Mongols. After many attempts to invade China, the Mongols succeeded in the 13th Century, with Kublai Khan establishing the Yuan dynasty. A rebel leader’s confidant, Liu Bowen, suggested a rebellion coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival and he secured permission for mooncakes to be distributed to each of the Chinese residents as a blessing to the longevity of the Mongol emperor. Within each cake was a piece of paper saying “kill the Mongols on the 15th day of the eighth month.” As Mongols didn’t eat mooncakes, their plan succeeded and the Mongols were overthrown.
All-you-can-eat aficionados can look forward to indulgent weekdays as well as weekends as New World Makati Hotel’s Café 1228 restaurant, extends operations daily starting July 4, 2022. The venue’s buffet stations highlight best-selling dishes from off-the-grill meats and seafood, Asian and local selections, handmade pasta and pizza, decadent desserts, as well as a selection of bread, charcuterie, and cheeses.
The carving station features tender and juicy prime rib or ribeye grilled to perfection with sides of either mashed potato or pumpkin, and roasted vegetables. Other options include porchetta or roasted turkey, beef striploin in herb oil, soy calamansi marinated pork spare ribs, lamb brochette, tanigue, and Hungarian sausage. Sauces paired with each are the black peppercorn, mushroom, and mint jelly.
The freshest seafood comprising prawns, mussels, and crabs also worth the visit, with options to grill or steam and top with various flavorful sauces. These can likewise be enjoyed as a soup dish and with noodles, for that belly-warming treat. On special occasions, plump and juicy lobsters and oysters are also available.
The Japanese section also features some well-known items such as salmon and tuna sashimi, shrimp, fish and vegetables and tempura, seaweed or nori salad, as well as the California maki roll, spicy tuna maki roll, inari sushi, and futomaki. Miso soup and pickled vegetables complete the selections at this station.
In the Western kitchen is a range of appetizers and salads to go nicely with any of the meat and seafood selections, such as cold pasta primavera, vegetable bruschetta, tuna ceviche, and salami antipasto. An array of mains include baked stuffed chicken in truffle mushroom sauce, beef bourguignon, seafood casserole, buttered vegetables, and potato and pumpkin gratin.
The Asian station highlights a mix of the best Asian and Filipino fare. From beef brisket to salted egg fish fillet, stir-fried kailan with garlic, lechon paksiw, and barramundi head in curry sauce, there are also steamed items such as steamed barramundi, spare ribs, and pork buns.
Decadent desserts conclude the hearty feast at Café 1228, which consist of mango cashew sans rival, ube roulade, walnut royale pie, fruit clusters, bread and butter pudding with vanilla sauce, and a crepe station with options of mango or banana paired with chocolate, mango, vanilla or strawberry sauce. Ice cream selections, halo-halo, and mais con yelo are also must-haves for a truly sweet ending.
Café 1228 offers a Book and Buy promo for lunch from Mondays to Fridays at PHP1,288 net per person extended until July 29, 2022. Prepayment is required to confirm the reservation. To reserve, guests can fill out the online form: https://bit.ly/NWCafe1228BookandBuy.
For inquiries on weekday dinner and weekend rates, guests can call +63288116888, e-mail reservations.manila@newworldhotels.com, or book a room package directly via the website https://manila.newworldhotels.com/en/. They can also send a mobile message on Viber or Whatsapp via +639178884194, or check out the hotel’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest promotions.
New World Makati Hotel takes guests on a love-filled journey from February 11 to 14 with swoon-worthy experiences. From an overnight stay with red wine and a chocolate heart surprise, to romantic indulgences such as strawberry afternoon tea at The Lounge, delectable buffet dining at Café 1228, and premium Chinese cuisine at Jasmine, to gifts that truly speak to one’s heart courtesy of The Shop, there are countless ways to say “I love you” to that special someone.
Sweet Stays
Getaway with a romantic overnight stay in a Deluxe room that comes with breakfast for two as well as a heart-shaped chocolate shell that when opened using the wooden mallet reveals more sweet treats inside. Perfectly paired a bottle of red wine that are also included in the package. Upgrade to a Residence Club Deluxe room to add free-flowing cocktails and two food items at The Lounge aside from the above inclusions.
The Deluxe and Residence Club Deluxe room packages are at PHP7,500 and PHP9,000 nett, respectively.
Gifts from the Heart
The Shop’s decadently desirable treats are sure to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. The Heart-shaped Chocolate Surprise is a fun way to share to love! Simply crack open the shell using the wooden mallet to reveal the surprise of treats inside. This is available in whole and petite sizes at PHP1,300 and PHP300 nett, respectively. Plus, advanced orders get a discounted rate of PHP1,088 nett for the whole sized version.
For an upgraded touch, the Valentine’s Gift Boxes include the Heart Surprise with a wooden mallet, red or white wine and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine or Champagne. Each box starts at PHP3,500 nett.
In addition, kids and kids-at-heart will love the Red Velvet Cakesicles for PHP480 per box of 2, while the Valentine Chocolate Pralines in boxes of 10 or 20 are for PHP700 and PHP1,200 nett.
Orders for the “Gifts from the Heart” collection must be placed 48 hours in advance and will be available until February 15, 2022.
Romantic Indulgences
Afternoon Tea at The Lounge
Couples or even friends and family are in for a delightful afternoon at The Lounge with its daily delectable selections of sweet and savory treats paired with tea or coffee and an option to upgrade to sparkling wine.
This set consists of a combination of sweet and savory bites such as sweet items Strawberry cream cheese macaroons, Hazelnut strawberry eclairs, Strawberry Breton tarts, and Scones with jam and cream, to name a few, and savory items Smoked salmon with strawberry cream cheese in wheat bread, Mini quiche with salami and strawberry filling, and Chicken salad in rye bread.
From February 11 to 14, 2022, the above promotion includes two complimentary glasses of sparkling wine and is priced at PHP1,500 nett for two guests. Afternoon tea is available daily from 2PM to 6PM until March 21, 2022.
Decadent Buffet Dining at Café 1228
From February 11 dinner to February 14 lunch, guests can savor Café 1228’s decadent buffet selections such as roast ribeye, roast bone-in pork loin, lamb chops, fresh live oyster, crab, mussels, shrimp and more with free-flowing soda and iced tea at PHP 1,288 nett per person except on February 13 (lunch and dinner) and 14 (lunch) which is at PHP1,600 nett.
For Valentine’s Day (February 14) dinner, a glass of sparkling wine for the couple as well as a Heart-shaped chocolate Surprise with a chance to win special prizes for the ladies comes with the above inclusions and is priced at PHP 2,250 nett per person.
Premium Chinese Cuisine at Jasmine
There’s no better way to show love and appreciation than a delectable selection of Jasmine’s best-selling dishes. Jasmine highlights two set menus which include Crispy bean curd with spiced salt, Crispy pork belly, Minced chicken corn soup, Deep-fried fish fillet with salted egg yolk, Wok-fried beef tenderloin with Mandarin sauce, Wok-fried “Kong pao” chicken, cashew nuts, Stir-fried seasonal vegetables, ‘Yeung chow’ style fried rice, Chilled mango cream, sago, and Red velvet whoopie pie at PHP1,588 nett per person (minimum of 2 persons).
As Spring draws near, so shall new luck. Bid farewell to what’s old with hope budding ahead. To set the Year of the Tiger off right, New World Makati Hotel has curated a series of exciting offers – including a relaxing room package, enticing dining experiences, and fun activities to share with family and friends. Rediscover what New World Makati Hotel has in store as we enter a New Year, and a New World.
Auspicious Stays
Welcome happiness and prosperity with the family with a Chinese New Year staycation offer. Enjoy safe and relaxing stays from January 28 to February 6, 2022. The package includes an overnight stay in a Residence Club Deluxe room with breakfast for two adults as well as a box of Jasmine’s signature handcrafted koi fish nian gao (tikoy).
Gifts of Good Fortune
Delight those that mean most with Jasmine’s best-selling handcrafted nian gao (tikoy) encased in a turquoise and gold box which come in the koi fish and classic round shapes priced at PHP1,088 and PHP988 nett, respectively. Bulk orders get a 20% discount with a minimum of 50 boxes and Club Epicure members receive a 10% discount.
No Chinese New Year feast is ever complete without a decadent dessert. The Shop offers its tangy and sweet combination of the Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake, inspired by and shaped after the lucky gold coin, and made with white chocolate mousse, mandarin oranges, and a hint of cinnamon – perfect to share with friends and family. The Mandarin Orange Chocolate Cake is at PHP1,388 nett. A 48-hour lead time for orders is needed.
Express gratitude and well wishes to loved ones, friends, and associates with a thoughtfully-curated Chinese New Year hamper. The Prosperity Box includes items that can be used for Chinese New Year celebrations and more such as dried scallops, dried black mushrooms, Chinese sausage, Jasmine’s XO chili sauce, Sweetened cashew nuts, salted espresso cookies, fortune cookies, and a bottle of wine – priced at PHP8,800 nett. Orders must be placed 48 hours in advance and will be offered until February 12, 2022.
Chinese New Year Feasts
Set Menus
Jasmine highlights its premium Chinese cuisine befitting Lunar New Year celebrations. Two set menus offer dishes that signify prosperity, longevity, and happiness for the coming year. Set Menu 1 starts with the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, also known as the Prosperity Salad, followed by Imperial Peking duck (half) served the traditional way, Chicken asparagus soup, Pan-fried garoupa fillet with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, Wok-fried beef tenderloin in XO sauce, Deep-fried spare ribs with cantaloupe and sweet and sour sauce, Peking duck served the second way and Seafood fried rice with salted fish. The meal is concluded by three desserts – Glutinous rice dumpling with milk chocolate, Dark sugar coconut sticky rice cake, and Mango cream sago.
Set Menu 2 also begins with the Prosperity Salad and features the Suckling pig barbecued combination platter, Roasted duck (half), Assorted seafood conpoy bamboo pith soup, Steamed garoupa fillet with bean curd, garlic and vermicelli, Wok-fried scallops with chicken and XO chili sauce, Deep-fried spare ribs with crispy garlic and Stir-fried noodle with beef fillet and bean sprout, followed by desserts Steamed milky egg cream piggy buns, Dark sugar coconut sticky rice cake, and Mango cream pomelo.
Chef’s Recommendation
An a la carte selection of best-selling items will also be available under the Chef’s Recommendations menu, which comprises the Salmon Yu Sheng salad, Braised baby abalone with Chinese mushroom, Wok-fried prawn with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, Scallop with broccoli and XO sauce, Braised seafood with cucumber and sea moss, Wok-fried prawn with celery, Pan-fried garoupa fillet with chili, garlic and coconut sauce, and “Fujian” style stir-fried misua.
All You Can Eat Dim Sum
Jasmine’s sought after all-you-can-eat dim sum will be on offer as well, featuring all of the restaurant’s well-loved dishes such as Crispy pork belly, “Har gao” shrimp with bamboo shoot dumpling, “Xiao long bao” Shanghainese pork dumpling, “Siu Mai” pork and dried scallop, Seafood taro puff, Seafood cheese net spring roll, Barbecued pork pastry puff, and more.
Set Menus 1 and 2 are offered at PHP8,888 nett per table of four guests. Vegetarian set menus are also available. All-You-Can Eat Dim Sum is priced at PHP1,688 nett per person.
Celebrations at Home
Guests can likewise celebrate in the comfort and safety of home. For a minimum of ten guests, the Celebrations at Home package consists of ten of Jasmine’s signature dishes from Imperial Peking duck, Braised abalone mushroom with shiitake mushroom and premium oyster sauce, Wok-fried shrimp with pacific clam and broccoli, Fried garoupa fillet with chili and coconut sauce, Baked pork spare ribs with dried chili, black beans and harbour style, Yeung chow fried rice, and more, as well as desserts – Chilled mango cream sago and Glutinous dumpling with milk chocolate and peanut. The meal also includes Jasmine or oolong tea.
Celebrations at Home is ideal for ten guests and starts at PHP25,888 nett. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com.
New Year Celebrations
Gatherings to welcome the Lunar New Year are also made possible and worry-free with comprehensive Celebrations Packages that include Chinese banquet menus for 50 guests or more, venue use for five hours, one round of select beverages for all guests, five complimentary boxes of nian gao (tikoy), as well as audio and video set up.
Celebrations packages start at PHP91,888 nett for 50 guests. For inquiries and reservations, guests can call +63288116888 or e-mail events.manila@newworldhotels.com.
