Monday, March 31, 2025

Love Lebanese Flavors? Just Say It Twice With Yalla Yalla Lebanese Food...

Who doesn't love a savory Beef Kebab, Chicken Shawarma, Falafel, Hummus and Moutabal? Sure, middle eastern cuisine isn't hard to find in the metro's changing and evolving landscape. With so many options in a well established category, an exciting new brand makes its entry with a time tested formula built around real flavors and excellent value. Say it twice for Yalla Yalla Lebanese Food...


Middle eastern cuisine has always been popular among local diners that it's now deeply embedded in the metro's culinary mainstream. The rise in middle eastern cuisine's popularity is said to have started with returning overseas contract workers from the region back in the seventies and continues to be a popular dining option. With an already established market familiar with Middle Eastern flavors, a new entry in the category aims for a slice of the pie with its enticing array of Lebanese cuisine without busting your budget. The catchy name of the brand will have you saying it twice, welcome to Yalla Yalla Lebanese Food...

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Savor the Flavors of Pampanga with Mangan Tamu at Cucina in Marco Polo Ortigas Manila

The flavors of one of the country's famed culinary regions are celebrated and showcased in a lavish buffet alongside international dishes for a memorable dinner experience. Reconnect with the comforting and nostalgic flavors of Pampanga at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila with Mangan Tamu at Cucina...


Bulanglang, Pulutok, Kilayin Babi, Bringhe, Betute, Sisig and Burong Hipon, that's just some of the Capampangan delicacies you can enjoy in an elegant buffet setting at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. With its always impressive buffet spread featuring international cuisine, the freshest seafood and a mouthwatering Carving Station with the day's savory roasts, buffet dining at Cucina has always been top-of-mind among local diners in this part of the metro. And it gets better with its themed selections focusing on local regional cuisine. Starting March onwards from Thursdays to Saturdays, Cucina at Marco Polo Ortigas Manila includes the famed dishes of Pampanga in its Dinner Buffet offerings. Explore the rich and diverse flavors of our culinary heritage with a sumptuous dinner buffet featuring Capampangan cuisine with Mangan Tamu at Cucina in Marco Polo Ortigas Manila. Mangan Tamu!

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

#KoreanCulinaryJourney: SEOUL-Ful Korean Flavors Comes To Clark at Huwon by Kiwa in Royce Hotel and Casino

The bold and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine comes to Clark Freeport enriching its colorful culinary landscape at Huwon by Kiwa in Royce Hotel and Casino. Authenticity, masterful execution and freshness of ingredients come together for a deep dive into Seoul's legendary flavors. Craving Korean? Prepare to embark on a Korean culinary journey and savor the real deal at Huwon by Kiwa...

Traditional Korean cuisine in an elegant setting inspired by the Royal Korean Palace of Joseon kings becomes the flavorful theme of Clark Freeport's newest dining destination at Huwon by Kiwa in Royce Hotel and Casino. From tasty appetizers to savory grilled mains and desserts, Huwon by Kiwa is your ticket to authentic Korean flavors up north in Pampanga. The popularity of Korean cuisine has made it an integral part of the local gastronomic and restaurant mainstream, but only a select few offer both quality and authenticity. One of these is Huwon by Kiwa...

Monday, March 24, 2025

Afternoon Tea and Merienda Goes Grand as Grand Hyatt Manila Presents a New Merienda Cena Menu and a Seasonal Afternoon Tea Experience at The Lounge

Tea time? Make it grand. Transform your afternoons with a lavish culinary experience as Grand Hyatt Manila elevates the afternoon tea and local merienda tradition with its inspired and grand spin on Filipino and global flavors in an elegant setting. Afternoons just got a whole lot more luxurious with a festive celebration of exquisite flavors in that signature grand style of Grand Hyatt Manila. See you at The Lounge...


Grand Hyatt Manila recently unveiled two exceptional offerings for afternoon tea with the Merienda Cena Grand Afternoon Tea and the Wings of Spring Afternoon Tea menus at The Lounge weaving comfortingly familiar local flavors with global cuisine for a memorable dining experience. The elegant touch of Grand Hyatt Manila's Pastry Chef, Won Yeong Jeon, brings the perfect finishing sweet touch with his intricate dessert creations from cakes, pastries and parfaits for afternoon tea with unrestrained indulgence. Meet me at The Lounge for Merienda Cena Grand Afternoon Tea and Wings of Spring Afternoon Tea...

Saturday, March 22, 2025

Beef Up Your Snack Game: 7-Eleven Introduces New Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage And Condiments

The Big Bite at 7-Eleven remains a go-to, no fail classic crave buster any time. But it gets a whole lot beefier with the new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage paired with a selection of condiments for the perfect snack or light meal...

Raise up your snack game with the new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage as 7-Eleven gets down to serious business with its latest offering promising premium taste from premium beef. Remember those days when 7-Eleven saves the day with their Big Bite hot dog selection? Now you can satisfy and raise your cravings game up a notch for a Big Bite fix with the beefy Premium Beef Sausage available 24/7 in select 7-Eleven Luzon stores. Read on for the full lowdown and a virtual big bite of 7-Eleven's new Big Bite Premium Beef Sausage...

Thursday, March 20, 2025

#KoreanCravings: Bonchon Celebrates Milestone 15 Years with a Refreshed Look, New Store Openings and Exciting Menu Additions

The usual definition of any business or brand's success goes beyond the accepted metrics or even the bottom line. One key measure of success is longevity, the enduring staying power of a brand remaining relevant and meaningful in the hierarchy of shifting preferences and evolving trends. Few brands or businesses make it past the milestone tenth year mark, and those that do have become an integral part of our daily routine. Like Bonchon, the acknowledged pioneer in Korean fried chicken now embarking on its 15th year journey of unique and captivating flavors, continuous innovation and growth with even more delectable surprises from their ever busy kitchens.


Do you remember your first time at Bonchon? Like many, we've all remained captivated by the delicate play on crisp and juicy textures and bold flavors of Bonchon's signature Korean style fried chicken for over fifteen years and counting. It's a remarkable run by any standard, but the brand promises yet even more to come. Take a bite and savor the inspiring story behind the success of 2024's Most Influential Brand by Influential Brands Singapore in the Korean Restaurant Category...

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Real Flavors, No Frills: Chef Tatung Keeps His Burgers and Hot Dogs Simple at Hit N Bun

Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou always followed a simple rule in his stellar culinary career, and that's keeping it simple. And this uncompromising philosophy and guiding cornerstone in all his endeavors is showcased in his latest restaurant concept. It's time to hit the street for Hit N Bun...


Chef and restaurateur, cookbook author and online sensation Myke "Tatung" Sarthou takes his signature "Simpol" philosophy to the world of burgers and hot dogs at his newest food concept Hit N Bun. We've seen food trends come and go even with popular staples like burgers and hot dogs but Chef Tatung bucks the convenient temptation to transform the iconic burgers and hot dogs by sticking to the classics and simply making it better in true "Simpol" style. A good burger and hot dog after all just never goes out of style. Simple, hearty and well executed with many of the ingredients and components made and prepared in-house, it's time to take a big bite of Chef Tatung's next hit at Hit N Bun...

Monday, March 17, 2025

Spicing Up Quezon City's Dining and Bar Scene at Royal Indian Curry House

It's been said many times before, good food transports you to a different place or time often triggering fond memories or even emotions. Each plate, dish and bite becomes a flavorful chapter in a continuing story shaped and defined by both tradition and history. The unique flavors also reveal a colorful page from volumes of a rich and diverse culinary heritage. Prepare to embark on a memorable journey with the exquisite flavors of India at Royal Indian Curry House in Quezon City... 


The local dining scene has never been this varied with a wide and extensive range of global cuisines to tempt an evolving palate constantly on the search for new flavor experiences. Indian cuisine isn't too hard to find in the metro's ever changing culinary landscape, but good Indian food remains rare more so in Quezon City. Until now. Royal Indian Curry House changes all that with its elegant take on authentic Indian cuisine. A taste of India up north in Quezon City should be on your next dining itinerary. Why? Read on and find out...

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Let's Do Noods at Tung Lok Seafood

A comforting bowl of noods always hits the spot any time of day. And Tung Lok Seafood has just the right noods for any craving. It's time for some Crispy Fried Egg Noodles with Seafood and Laksa Noodles...


We all have our favorite spots for that much-deserved noodle fix. Add the Crispy Fried Egg Noodles with Seafood and Laksa Noodles of Tung Lok Seafood to your list of crave-busting noods. Let's do noods at Tung Lok Seafood...

Monday, March 10, 2025

Say Annyeong as the Pizza Revolution Expands South with the Second Eat Pizza Branch at SM Mall of Asia

Sweet potato, bulgogi, samgyeopsal, Korean sausage, sweet corn cheese and sweet milk, that's just some of the ingredients you don't normally find in a usual pizza. Then again, the 10-inch rectangular pizza that's currently all the rage in Korea isn't your typical pizza. It's time to slide out some pizza goodness andiscover a new way of enjoying pizza at the second location of Eat Pizza at SM Mall of Asia...


Round, square, thin or deep dish, pizza in all its unique renditions continue to satisfy all our cravings for the enduring and beloved staple. And now, a new and exciting pizza revolution heads down south of the metro by the bay with the opening of Eat Pizza at SM Mall of Asia. The 10-inch rectangular pizza sensation from Korea with both classic and non-traditional pizza flavors with a distinct Korean spin presents a whole new and exciting way to enjoy the world's favorite pie. And you too can experience it at the second location of Eat Pizza in SM Mall of Asia. 

Friday, March 7, 2025

Grab Your Passport and Discover a World of Flavors at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila

The experience and enjoyment of food is a journey and a destination in itself. Good food is often transformative, transporting you to a different place or time with just a few tasty bites. At Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila, prepare to embark on a memorable expedition of global flavors without leaving the city. And get your special passport ready...

For the entire month of March, Kusina Sea Kitchens at Hilton Manila takes you on an extraordinary journey as you discover A World of Flavors where each station becomes a global culinary destination in a luxurious buffet dining experience. And like any journey, diners are given a special passport earning stamps along the way and at each station in Kusina Sea Kitchens for the A World of Flavors Passport Challenge. Ready for a flavorful global spin at Kusina Sea Kitchens? Then, grab your passport and read on...

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Vikings Invade The North: Vikings, The Alley Opens in Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces

Buffet dining has always been a popular option in the local restaurant scene and no other brand has has transformed and elevated the experience in the past decade than The Vikings Group. Bannered by fast growing concepts like Niu by Vikings, Four Seasons Buffet and Hotpot, Nords Bread Hub and Vikings, The Alley, the restaurant group launches an aggressive expansion up north of the metro with the recent opening of Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces...

A rampaging Nordic horde claims the north with the opening of Vikings, The Alley at Ayala Malls Fairview Terraces with its signature culinary concept highlighting excellent value and variety all in one place. It's a winning formula that has driven the brand since it first opened back in 2011 and continues to remain at the very core of the Vikings dining experience. Prepare to scroll and drool for a virtual tour of the impressive buffet spread at Vikings, The Alley Fairview Terraces...

Monday, March 3, 2025

Slide Into The Latest Craze From Korea With The Unique 10-Inch Pizza Creations At Eat Pizza

Not content with its domination of the music and entertainment scene as well as the culinary front, Korea unveils yet another savory sensation with its unique pizza creation. K-Pop, K-Drama, Korean barbecue and Korean fried chicken, add one more item on your list with the signature 10-inch pizza creations from  the popular Korean chain Eat Pizza... 


Who doesn't love a slice of pizza in all its varying forms, styles and renditions? Korea's Eat Pizza shares its own novel twist on the beloved pie with its own creative spin neatly packed in a special box. Simply slide open the box for a tasty bite of pure pizza goodness at Eat Pizza... 

Saturday, March 1, 2025

#GuevarrasxAbiBalingit: Reconnecting With Our Culinary Roots On A Global Stage with Chef Abi Balingit at Chef Laudico's Guevarra's

Chefs Lau and Jac Laudico have long championed the cause of preserving our local culinary heritage and this is highlighted with their continuing series Taste of the Philippines at Chef Laudico's Guevarra's. Here's a flavorful and indulgent peek that afternoon at Guevarra's...


Chef Laudico's Guevarra's recenty hosted Filipino-American baker, cookbook author and James Beard award winner Abi Balingit for an afternoon of pure indulgence inspired by familiar Filipino cuisine. Part of the on-going Taste of the Philippines series at Guevarra's, Brooklyn-based Abi Balingit shared her passion for baking while reconnecting with her roots with Chef Jac Laudico of Guevarra's in a lavish and creative reimagining of traditional local flavors. Adobo Chocolate Chip Cookies, Halo-Halo Baked Alaska and Thai Tea Kutsinta? Yes, please...