Authentic Cantonese And HK Cuisine With A Touch of Japanese at Spice and Soy in Mitsukoshi Mall

Comforting traditional takes and inventively creative executions of Pan Asian flavors take centerstage at this spot in Mitsukoshi Mall. It's also the latest chapter in one chef's culinary journey...

Sumptuous Chinese flavors in a Japanese mall? And that's just one of many unique features of this emerging new dining destination in BGC. Executive Chef Lam Lim Kui shares his exquisite modern Cantonese and Hong Kong inspired classics at Spice and Soy in Mitsukoshi Mall as well as savory offerings from their specialty teppanyaki bar for a colorful weave of Asian flavors. Step inside Spice and Soy and experience one chef's remarkable culinary journey...

Mitsukoshi Mall in BGC brings authentic Asian flavors at the top of your dining options with its impressive array of restaurants. The mall also offers some chef-driven establishments for a memorable dining experience. One of these is Spice and Soy by Executive Chef Lam Lim Kui with his masterfully executed renditions of traditional dishes infused with a creative modern spin. His lavish menu at Spice and Soy give diners a glimpse at his culinary journey, celebrated and retold with each dish.

Located at the 2nd Floor of Mitsukoshi BGC, Spice and Soy is one of the few notable restaurants in the mall helmed by an acclaimed chef. Weaving both tradition and creative interpretations in a seamless blend, Executive Chef Lam Lim Kui presents a colorful tapestry of comfortingly familiar flavors along with the refreshingly new for a memorable dining experience. 

An impressive teppanyaki bar greets diners as you step inside Spice and Soy, adding to the extensive menu offerings. You are, after all, in a Japanese mall. It's what makes Spice and Soy uniquely different. Peking duck and teppanyaki? No problem. 

Executive Chef Lam Lim Kui or simply Chef Ben brings well over 26 years of culinary experience with prestigious hotel properties to the tables at Spice and Soy transformed into an elegant repertoire of bold and real, unrestrained flavors from his curated menu. For many, the global pandemic placed everything on hold but a chance encounter changed the course for the passionate chef. Chef Ben is now fully settled and at home, with Spice and Soy as his own personal kitchen dishing out an array of delectable dishes. True to his roots, his mastery of Cantonese and Hong Kong inspired flavors shine at Spice and Soy. 

At Spice and Soy, doing it right means no short cuts and Chef Ben just won't have it any other way. That means slow cooking the old-fashioned way with the freshest and finest ingredients to extract all the flavorful richness for each dish at Spice and Soy. 

Chef Ben teases the palate with his savory Cold Starter, a flavorful medley of tasty bites with tender Beef Kenchi, Spicy Jellyfish, Sweet & Spicy Tofu and Marinated Black Fungus with Cucumber. The Cold Starter becomes a preview of the flavors yet to come from Chef Ben's kitchen at Spice and Soy. 

The Hot Appetizer of Fried Eggplant Pork Floss with mildly sweet fried eggplant tossed in salt and pepper seasoning with just a whisper of spice from the savory pork floss brings contrasting textures and flavors into play with each crunchy bite. The bold savory notes of the pork floss are elegantly smoothened by the sweetness of the eggplant. It's one of many flavorful surprises at Spice and Soy as you dig in for another bite. 

Then, one of many Spice and Soy's specialties is presented. The Roasted Peking Duck Wrapper is the first of two ways of the iconic staple with crispy-skinned duck served with soft pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber and scallions. It just isn't a festive Cantonese feast without Roasted Peking Duck, right? Chef Ben gladly obliges with his take on an iconic classic at Spice and Soy. 

Delicately roasted for hours under the meticulous supervision of Chef Ben, it's really no surprise that the Roasted Peking Duck is one of Spice and Soy's popular specialties. The shiny layer of crisp skin over juicy meat tempts the eyes...

...as it is masterfully carved by your tableside. The slices are then tediously wrapped with cucumber, scallions and a dab of hoisin sauce...

...and served by Chef Ben. At Spice and Soy, you can opt to wrap it yourself or let the staff prepare it for you. All you have to do is pick one up and enjoy a bite. 

Each bite is announced by an audible crunch from the crisp skin followed by a flavorful and savory burst from the juicy duck meat enhanced by the fresh and clean notes of the cucumber and scallions and perfectly finished by the bold sharpness of the hoisin sauce. 

Wash it all down with a soothing cup of tea hand-picked and selected by Chef Ben and go for another piece of the Roasted Peking Duck Wrapper. 

The parade of savory notes continues with Chef Ben's impressive Pork Belly Muy Chai with fork-tender slabs of pork draped in a sweet and salty glaze and gently laid on fresh lettuce with broccoli. 

Like butter, each slice and bite of the Pork Belly Muy Chai melts in your mouth with a lingering savory richness. Gently slow-cooked for hours, the flavors are concentrated with a sweet, salty finish and just a hint of sourness to temper the savory richness of the pork belly for balanced flavors. Enjoy it as is or better yet, have a bowl of soft steamed white rice and make it a serious meal. The Pork Belly Muy Chai is an absolute must-try, add this to your list when you visit Spice and Soy. 

Slathered in a thick sauce, the Soy-Glazed Fish Fillet with tender and crisp deep-fried fish with aromatic garlic, onions, ginger and leeks is another winner of a dish at Spice and Soy. The blend of aromatics and hints of deep smoky notes complement the delicate flavors of the fish. It's the play on textural contrasts and distinct flavors that makes this dish another hit from Chef Ben's culinary playlist at Spice and Soy. 

In addition to the classic Sweet and Sour Pork, Chef Ben also offers his Sweet and Sour Chicken with Walnuts as a tasty alternative. The twice-fried chicken tossed and slathered in his specialty sweet and sour sauce with fresh peppers and scallions is one more dish that demands another bowl of steamed white rice. The walnuts bring both flavor and texture to the familiar staple, raising it up a notch while warming the palate with its nostalgic notes. 

And the Roasted Peking Duck? Chef Ben serves the second way with his comforting and hearty Peking Duck Soup. Infused with the unique and distinct notes of salted vegetables, ginger and tofu, the rich broth with chunks of duck meat brings full-on flavors with each soothing sip. 

But if you think Chef Ben is done, think again...

The Sichuan Noodle Bowl with slabs of fork-tender beef and tendon is a fitting finale to a sumptuous feast at Spice and Soy. Multiple layers of flavors from the various components of the dish combine for no holds barred flavors complemented by a soothing heat. 

From the chunks of beef and tendon to the vegetables and broth with sesame seeds and chilies, each sip of the Sichuan Noodle Bowl teases the palate like a comforting hug. The spice balances the richness of the broth for that delicate finish with each ingredient complementing the other. 

But what makes the Sichuan Noodle Bowl special are the smooth and mildly firm and chewy flat noodles made from sweet potato to complete the dish. Other equally tempting variants at Spice and Soy include the Fish Ball & Fish Cake and Seafood Sichuan Noodle Bowls. 

Chef Ben's approach to flavor reflects his culinary style honed by years in the hotel and hospitality industry. Think of each dish as a flavorful chapter in Chef Ben's culinary journey. Truly at home, Chef Ben continues his story at Spice and Soy. The culinary landscape of BGC is made even richer with the opening of Chef Ben's latest chapter in his continuing story. 

And for dessert, Chef Ben served his Mango Pudding. Intricately plated feeding first the eyes before the palate, the ornate dessert is made from sweet ripe mangoes topped with fresh fruits with a finishing touch of creamy milk for an indulgent sweet ending at Spice and Soy. New restaurants in the BGC are pretty common, but this one deserves a visit. Step inside Spice and Soy for a satisfying meal and have a chat with Chef Ben. And experience his remarkable journey one plate and dish at a time. 

Spice and Soy is located at the 2nd Floor of Mitsukoshi Mall in BGC, 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, Taguig City. You can also visit their FB Page and IG Feed at https://www.facebook.com/people/Spice-and-Soy/ and https://www.instagram.com/spiceandsoy.ph/ for more information and updates or call 0917 322 1273 for inquiries. 

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