Redefining Familiar Flavors With A Fresh New Spin: San Juan's Eraya Unveils New Menu Additions Driven By Modern And Comforting Asian Inspired Cuisine

Chefs Henry Manglo and Migel Florida takes a crack at familiar and comforting flavors with a fresh perspective from continuous R&D, a creative process that's part of its daily operations at Eraya. The result? New dishes highlighting comforting cuisine with familiar ingredients adding to its unique medley of creative dishes infused with pleasantly unexpected twists. Judging from my first visit a few months back, dining at Eraya always presents new ways to enjoy familiar flavors executed with a creative flair making each succeeding visit feel like the first time. The new menu additions strengthens the vibe. 

How can one forget the savory KFC Poppers, Aligue Pasta and Pork Chashu at Eraya from that memorable first encounter? Soon, that nagging craving finds you back on the road for a much-awaited return visit to San Juan's progressive dining destination for modern Asian cuisine (for more on Eraya and their creative culinary renditions, see my earlier post Fresh, Bold And Progressive Modern Cuisine At Eraya In San Juan from May this year). And Chefs Henry Manglo and Migel Florida have more surprises from the kitchen reimagining familiar and comforting flavors on the menu at Eraya.  Read on for a tasty peek...

The Crossroads Of Southeast Asian Flavors Leads You To Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall

I first met H.K. Tan thirteen years ago at one of his earlier restaurant ventures showcasing the comforting cuisine of his Singaporean roots. After a long and successful run, he's back in the restaurant game. Step inside Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall..

Drawing on childhood memories, H.K. Tan recreates the flavors of his youth with his newest restaurant Makan Makan Singapore Hawker at Century City Mall with classic dishes like Hainanese Chicken Rice paired with soothing Teh Tarik for a familiar and nostalgic dining experience. Long known as a culinary hub for global cuisine, Singapore has been the stage for the best Southeast Asian cuisine from Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Chinese staples. At Makan Makan Singapore Hawker, you'll find specialties like Laksa, Beef Rendang, Bahn Mi and even Old Town Coffee as H.K. Tan returns to the local restaurant scene...

#AllDayMornings And Comfort Food Served Every Day At Cafe Mabini In San Juan

It always happens. Each time you think of comfort food, familiar breakfast staples always pop up. Why? Maybe because it's the sense of nostalgia and even that emotional connection from countless memories of starting the day right with sumptuous flavors. As dayparts associated with mealtimes continue to blur driven by the popularity of all-day breakfasts, restaurateur Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan share their own inspired take on everyone's favorite meal of the day at Cafe Mabini. 

Popular all-day breakfast and brunch staples from elevated renditions of the ubiquitous "silog" meals to traditional in-between meryenda fare supplemented by an extensive selection of coffee-based beverages has a name in San Juan. And that's Cafe Mabini. Cafe Mabini offers all your mid-morning and mid-day cravings you'd expect from an all-day breakfast restaurant. And then some. But leave it to Kelvin Yu and Chef Consultant Kalel Chan to change up the usual breakfast game with some creative and even unexpected tweaks. From the same group behind Francesco's in San Juan, it's always all-day mornings any time of day at Cafe Mabini. Breakfast food for lunch or dinner? Count me in...

Fresh, Bold And Progressive Modern Cuisine At Eraya In San Juan

Discretely and unobtrusively perched on an elegant white structure along San Juan's busy P. Guevarra Street is a culinary oasis where familiar Asian flavors are elegantly elevated with a modern contemporary spin. Step inside Eraya...

Inspired by the Sanskrit word for "beautiful, noble and pure at heart," Eraya translates this nuanced state with an imaginative repertoire of creative dishes threading bold Asian flavors in a seamless and purposeful weave complemented by their impressive selection of cocktails, spirits and coffee in an elegant setting. Read on for a tasty peek at Eraya...

Green Mondays: Start Your Week Right With Fresh Farm-To-Table Plant-Based Dishes At Seasonal Tastes In The Westin Manila

You don't have to go far for real farm-to-table and plant-based cuisine. You'll find it right here in the metro. Just mark Mondays on your calendar and book your table at Seasonal Tastes in The Westin Manila in a special collaboration with The Farm at San Benito. Is there anything better than starting the week right with farm fresh and healthy flavors?

Now on its sixth edition, Green Mondays highlights the collaboration between the five-star wellness forward The Westin Manila and Marriott International's wellness sanctuary down south, The Farm at San Benito showcasing farm fresh produce transformed into exquisite dishes. Presented and served in tasting plates prepared a la minute at the One Dish Wonders Live Station in the impressive buffet spread of Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Manila, guests and diners can now enjoy and experience farm-to-table plant-based options to start the week with Green Mondays. Read on and pick up your plate, it's time for some farm-to-table goodness at The Westin Manila...

Secret Recipe Unlocks More Tasty Secrets...

It seems the kitchen never runs out of tasty secrets. And that's a good thing. Step inside Secret Kitchen and discover more flavorful secrets unveiled, one dish at a time... 

That intricate and distinctive weave of Asian and Western flavors at Secret Recipe combine for a sumptuous dining experience from the Malaysian based concept making it a go-to spot for comforting cuisine. From The Bistro Group's impressive repertoire of international and local restaurant brands, Secret Recipe offers familiar flavors inspired by Malaysia's diverse culinary heritage along with excellent value, just what you need in the mad holiday rush at the malls (for more on Secret Recipe, see my post The Secret's Out. The Bistro Group Unveils Secret Recipe At One Ayala... from the launch early last year). It's time reveal even more tasty secrets. At Secret Recipe...

#HiltonSinagtala: Savor The Festive Flavors Of The Season at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila

The indulgent flavors of the season take the spotlight at Kusina Sea Kitchens in Hilton Manila with a lavish array of global cuisine spread out in several stations in one elegant space. Get into the festive season's vibe with the flavors that drape the palate with a lingering comforting warmth in the much anticipated and most joyous season...

Hilton Manila unveils its tempting selection of dining options in the season of endless feasts, and the extensive offerings at Kusina Sea Kitchens becomes the stage for memorable gatherings with family and friends. Step inside Kusina Sea Kitchens for the Festive Season Buffet and discover the traditional flavors of the holidays...

A New and Refined Dining Experience Comes To Quezon City at Michael Dubois Restaurant

A French chef's bold vision takes shape in the heart of Quezon City's culinary scene, adding to the colorful tapestry of diverse flavors this part of the metro. Deviating from the usual tried and tested casual and value-driven format common in the area, Chef Michael Dubois charts his own course offering an upscale dining experience at Michael Dubois Restaurant...

The promise of an elevated dining experience never fails to entice those constantly on the search for the newest culinary destination. And finding one in the most unexpected of places up north in the residential neighborhoods of Quezon City adds to the thrill and excitement of discovering one more restaurant to your growing list. But fine dining can be tricky, setting expectations both perceived and imagined. Opened just a few months back, there are still rough edges to smoothen and iron out, but Michael Dubois Restaurant offers some interesting possibilities. Managing expectations with an open mind becomes key in unveiling the countless possibilities at Quezon City's newest dining attraction. Curious? Then, read on and step inside Michael Dubois Restaurant...

Pacific Bay Celebrates A Milestone Decade Of Trusted Quality And The Freshest Seafood Catch At Papillon

The freshest, finest and prized succulent catch of the day masterfully executed in vibrant Asian renditions marks a milestone moment for one of the country's premium purveyors of quality seafood. From Chilean Seabass to baby squid, Black Tiger Prawns to plump US Scallops and soft shell crabs, Pacific Bay shares its bountiful ocean harvest in celebration of ten flavorful years at Salcedo Village's Papillon for a sumptuous seafood feast. In one afternoon, a journey that began exactly a decade ago continues its course in providing access to quality seafood you can trust not only to dining establishments and institutional outlets but to your home kitchens too...

Access to premium quality seafood is no longer a challenge as Pacific Bay brings its impressive ocean harvest from around the world to your table uninterrupted for the past ten years. A decade of consistent and trusted quality is no small feat, but Pacific Bay stays true to its mission to support the needs of the home kitchen. To celebrate its tenth anniversary, Pacific Bay hosted an exquisite seafood feast inspired by fresh, bold and vibrant Asian flavors at Papillon. Known for their authentic take on traditional Asian cuisine, Papillon weaves its signature culinary style with its exquisite culinary creations for Pacific Bay's milestone tenth anniversary celebration. Step inside for a tasty peek...

Meet Me at Podium Social for Coffee, Cocktails and Beer to Sumptuous Cuisine...

One floor with five exciting restaurants is bringing a new, refreshing and cool kind of energy to redefine the mall scene in Ortigas. The top of The Podium is transformed to become the next dining destination with its curated array of offerings all in one place. Welcome to Podium Social...

The Podium unveils its bold and innovative concept with Podium Social, a culinary hub that's bound to reshape the mall and dining landscape in the vibrant and ever changing commercial and business district. With a distinct vibe that sets it apart from the usual, this new hotspot is a much needed shot revitalizing the mall's evolving culinary character. And it's happening. Read on and head up to Podium Social...

#BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 3

The north is rapidly evolving, with the Clark Freeport Zone emerging as the premier destination. Leading the way with its impressive expansion and development is Hann Resorts, the first fully integrated resort in Central Luzon. It's Day 3 and the last day of a memorable #BoldEscape, and Hann Resorts still has so much to offer and discover...

As more upscale developments rise in Clark, relevant differentiation becomes all the more crucial in setting a brand apart from the rest. For Hann Resorts, being the first fully integrated resort in Central Luzon isn't enough. To cut through the competitive clutter, one has to be bigger and better, different and special with a continuous program in providing the very best customer experience. In three memorable days, I lived the integrated resort experience with Hann Resorts' elevated and luxurious take on gaming, dining, wellness, five-star hotel stays and shopping in a scale far above the competition. You'll need more than just an overnight stay at Hann Resorts to fully appreciate the integrated resort concept. In this third and last post from my #BoldEscape in Clark, it all comes together in a seamlessly woven and tight-knit experience from the pioneering and leading brand in gaming and hospitality (for more on Hann Resorts, see my previous posts for Days 1 and 2 at #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 1 and #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 2). 

#BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 2

The second day of a #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts brings a full itinerary for the fully integrated resort experience. Dining, gaming, wellness and maybe a bit of shopping and rockin' all in one place? Let's get started...

Day 2 at Hann Resorts reveals even more layers in the casino, hotel, restaurants, wellness and shopping lifestyle from the first fully integrated resort in Central Luzon with a wide variety of activities scheduled to showcase the immersive one-stop integrated resort concept. After a memorable first day (more on Day 1 of my #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts on my previous post here at #BoldEscape at Hann Resorts, The First Fully Integrated Resort Up North Day 1), you're ready for another round of exciting discoveries, new flavors and experiences at the luxurious premier destination up north of Manila. Ready to play bold, live bold? Then, read on...

Head Up North for Exquisite Flavors: Red Lantern at Solaire Resort North Presents Elevated New Menu to Celebrate First Anniversary

The north of the metro is poised to become the next culinary epicenter with a tempting and lavish array of dining options at Solaire Resort North. And when it comes to authentic Chinese cuisine, Red Lantern comes top-of-mind. Take a peek at the north's exciting new dining hotspot...

The signature Chinese restaurant of Solaire Resort North in Quezon City, Red Lantern brings a new culinary era in authentic Chinese cuisine to the north with its much anticipated elevated menu in celebration of the resort's first milestone anniversary. At Solaire Resort North, you can expect the same world-class amenities and facilities made standard down south at Solaire Resort Entertainment City in Parañaque. And that includes impeccable dining experiences and yes, excellent Chinese cuisine at Red Lantern. Read on and rediscover the north of the metro with a fresh new perspective at Solaire Resort North...

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...

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...

This Yuletide Season, Discover Christmas Wonders and Holiday Cheers at Hilton Manila

Christmas wonders and holiday cheers await at Hilton Manila for delectable and delightful dining, cozy comforts and memorable celebrations. Have you made reservations yet? 

Take your holiday celebration up a notch at Hilton Manila with tempting and sumptuous feasts, memorable and delightful gatherings and heartwarming offers you just can't pass up. This Christmas season, make it Hilton Manila...

Sheraton Manila Hotel Lights Up The Festive Holiday Season As It Celebrates its Milestone 5th Anniversary

The festive lights and flavors of the season sparkle at Sheraton Manila Hotel with a tempting array of offerings to get you in the yuletide groove...

Sheraton Manila Hotel lights up the holidays with Together: The Share-A-Ton Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration along with themed new cocktails and sumptuous buffet feasts at S Kitchen. The ceremony also highlighted the spirit of community and celebrated connections, values that are at the core of Sheraton Manila Hotel's long tradition. Read on and jumpstart the season's sights and flavors at Sheraton Manila Hotel...

Made in Melbourne, Now in Manila: ST. ALi Manila Now Brewin' at OPUS Mall

The local coffee culture gets a flavorful infusion of the unique Melbourne brew experience with an array of artisanal coffee beans plus an equally extensive selection of sumptuous dishes. Step inside ST. ALi Manila, now brewin' at OPUS Mall...

The enjoyment of coffee is an intensely deep and personal reconnection allowing you to savor that elusive moment when everything is perfectly aligned with each soothing sip. It's this special moment where Australia's leading independent specialty coffee roaster brings both art and creative innovation to every cup as Melbourne-based ST. ALi Manila shares its laneway coffee culture at its very first store in the country in OPUS Mall. Read on and enjoy your virtual cup from ST. ALi Manila...

Tung Lok Seafood: The Authentic Flavors of Singapore Finally Comes to Greenhills

When it comes to Singaporean cuisine, the Singaporean Chili Crab and even Crispy Fish Skin with Salted Egg becomes part of any discussion alongside other iconic dishes. At Tung Lok Seafood, these two dishes and many others become part of a memorable Singaporean dining experience right here in Greenhills...

The evolving culinary landscape of the Greenhills commercial complex is transformed by the entry of internationally recognized and renowned restaurants placing it back on the list of Manila's top dining destinations. One of these is Tung Lok Seafood, a true Singaporean dining institution from the Lion City since 1984. Known for its wide array of Singaporean Chinese cuisine anchored on the freshest and finest seafood, Tung Lok Seafood arrived in the metro's local dining scene two years ago from the same group behind Mango Tree, Genki Sushi, Sen-ryo, Kureji, Rossini and Wong Place. Now with three branches including S Maison, Gateway Mall and its newest location in GH Mall, Tung Lok Seafood brings an authentic taste of Singapore to Greenhills adding to the neighborhood's renewed resurgence with its growing and vibrant tapestry of flavorful options. Ready for a sumptuous Singaporean seafood feast? Then, sit back and read on...

A Culinary Flame Rekindled: Rediscover Modern Asian Flavors at Discovery Primea's Flame Restaurant

One of the metro's enduring dining destinations continues to shine its brightest as Flame Restaurant reignites its elevated and refined dining experience. It's time to rediscover the rich and sumptuous flavors of Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea...

For nearly a decade, Flame Restaurant at Discovery Primea has sparked the local culinary scene with its distinctive blend of modern elegance and exquisite culinary innovation. After a brief refurbishment, Flame Restaurant is back shining brighter than ever with the masterfully executed repertoire of dishes by Executive Chef Luis J. Chikiamco. From elegant Asian-inspired courses, local flavors and global cuisine to fork-tender and juicy premium steaks straight off the charcoal Josper Grill, Flame Restaurant is all fired up for a memorable feast. Read on and rekindle your love for Flame Restaurant's burning passion to create and innovate flavors in a luxurious setting...