Robinsons Magnolia Heats Up With The Opening of Ma La Lah By The Villamaria Kitchen

What began as a home-based kitchen anchored on its signature Singaporean style Ma La bowls for delivery during the long days of the global pandemic has now entered a new phase in its exciting journey, opening its very first brick and mortar store at Robinsons Magnolia for a place in the local culinary mainstream. Craving for some comforting and soothing heat? Welcome to Ma La Lah by The Villamaria Kitchen... 

Spicy, savory and hearty, the traditional Singaporean-style Ma La Bowls hits the the local dining scene with the very first location of Ma La Lah by The Villamaria Kitchen at Robinsons Magnolia. In a continuing story, The Villamaria Kitchen scales up its original home-based kitchen concept for a wider and broader reach to a growing base of loyal customers with its expanded brick and mortar set-up in a major mall. And when the persistent rains get you down, fix it with a sumptuous bowl of Ma La with beef, chicken or pork on noodles, rice or porridge with their spicy Ma La Sauce. Now let's grab a bowl...

Where You At? On The Way To Great Fried Chicken And Coffee At On The Way House Of Chicken And Cafe

An unexpected yet pleasant detour takes me back to a familiar part of the city with the promise of simple yet comforting pleasures in a cool spot along Leon Guinto Street. Where you at? On the way to crisp and juicy fried chicken goodness and soothing cups of fresh-brewed coffee at On The Way House of Chicken and Cafe...

There's nothing a good cup of coffee and classic fried chicken can't fix, and On The Way House of Chicken and Cafe knows this. Predominantly students, the market is driven by both flavor and value. It's a timeless equation that's been relevant then as it is today and On The Way House of Chicken and Cafe has its numbers all figured out and down pat. A tempting variety of fried chicken in several creative renditions backed by an equally impressive selection of refreshing brews at reasonable prices makes lunch decisions easy. This, plus a finger on the pulse of this generation's psyche expressed in some pretty cool touches throughout the interiors and social media execution completes a truly integrated strategy making the experience more than just great fried chicken and coffee. Where you at? Why, at On The Way House of Chicken and Cafe of course...

From The Deep South To The City By The Bay, The Admiral Club Manila Bay Unveils The Southern Table Busog Chronicles 2.0 At Admiral Hotel Manila M Gallery Collection

The mysterious veil on the colorful stories of our national culinary heritage are slowly being lifted revealing the rich flavors of the deep south. The plated stories also offer an insightful glimpse at a regional culture long shrouded in a protective cloak. Food, the say, is the best way to understand any culture reflecting traditions shaped by history and geography. And for one memorable evening on September 18, the Admiral Club Manila Bay in Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery Collection presents The Southern Table, the second and much anticipated edition of the Busog Chronicles culinary series for a taste of southern cuisine. 

In a continuing series showcasing the richness and diversity of our local culinary heritage, Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery Collection showcases the colorful flavors of the deep south with the second edition of the Busog Chronicles 2.0 featuring Southern Mindanaoan cuisine at the elegant Admiral Club Manila Bay. Mark the 18th of September on your calendar, and savor the flavors of the enigmatic south in a lavish 7-Course Set Menu created by renowned Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient and passionate advocate of Southern Mindanao's culinary heritage Chef Miguel "Miggy" Cabel Moreno and Admiral Hotel Manila-M Gallery Collection's very own Executive Sous Chef Mark Tumbale. 

Bringing The Spectacle Back To The Fine Dining Experience At The Magic Table Of Grand Hyatt Manila

Dining is theater, as Grand Hyatt Manila redefines the experience with the a magical twist. In one memorable evening, Grand Hyatt Manila brings the moment, wonders, flavors and experience in one magical yet seamless weave. Welcome to The Magic Table...

Long known for its groundbreaking and innovative culinary spectacles like the popular Le Petite Chef series, Grand Hyatt Manila raises the bar once more with The Magic Table. The two and a half hour dining experience showcases a stunning repertoire of smoke and mirrors, light and sound paired with with a lavish five-course feast in a magical interactive and immersive dive in the mysterious world of magic. Book your seat at The Magic Table via https://themagictable.com/en/manila and rediscover culinary theater reimagined for a memorable and sensory feast like no other...

No. 8 China House Unveils New Culinary Creations at Grand Hyatt Manila

The one address synonymous to refined and elegant Chinese cuisine in BGC adds even more tempting options alongside its solid repertoire of traditional and classic offerings. Are you ready for a tasty peek? Then, read on...

No. 8 China House at Grand Hyatt Manila in BGC showcases its exquisite touch with Chinese cuisine with exciting new dishes to its menu. Known for their popular and famous Peking Duck and signature dim sum selection, No. 8 Chinese House flexes its culinary creativity with its exciting new dishes. This is elegantly refined Chinese fine dining with that theatrical touch in the distinctive style of Grand Hyatt Manila. New dishes alongside its popular bestsellers, that's more reasons to visit No. 8 China House.  And you'll be glad you did...

Back On Tap: Newport World Resorts Celebrates Triumphant Return Of Oktoberfest

It's that time of the year once more to roll out barrels, kegs and beer steins of fun and good vibes. Newport World Resorts hosts the much awaited annual Bavarian tradition once more with its grand Oktoberfest celebration at the ballroom of Hilton Manila. It's time to raise a toast...

Since the inaugural Oktoberfest festivities back in 2024, Newport World Resorts rolls out the barrels once again with this year's edition of Oktoberfest 2026 at Hilton Manila on October 28 to 31. The four-day celebration transports you to the revered beer halls and tents of Munich with kegs of Weihenstephan, Bavarian sausages and good times. Come hungry. And thirsty. Read on for a sneak peek of this year's edition of Oktoberfest at Newport World Resorts...

The Banh Mi Gets Booya'd At Booya Bagels

Heard Chef Aaron Lau has a new Bagel sandwich at Booya Bagels. And it's bangin'. Think old Saigon meets NYC. Open wide for the new Booya Banh Mi Bagel by Booya Bagels...

Bagel master Chef Aaron Lau rocks the bagel scene once more with a new sandwich creation inspired by savory and rich French colonial notes with fresh and vibrant Vietnamese flavors capped by a cool New York spin. The Booya Banh Mi Bagel by Booya Bagels (P 420) masterfully brings all the elements together in a seamless fusion of fresh and savory flavors in between the perfect bagel. It definitely isn't your typical bagel sandwich, even unexpected and that's just the way Chef Aaron Lau envisioned it for his latest creation. Inside, rich savory layers of contrasting and distinct flavors all come together like each was made for the other in what the late Anthony Bourdain once described as "a symphony in a sandwich." Ready for a bite? Then, read on...

Learn. Shop. And Indulge. At The Kakanin Kain! A Rice Cake Festival From North To South By Chef Reggie Aspiras of The Philippine Heritage Kitchen And CCA Manila

Food has always been a continuing story of local culture enriched with memories that have become part of tradition. Any deep dive into the complex multi-layered and colorful weave of Philippine culinary heritage has to include the enduring and popular kakanin or native rice cakes with its deep connection to both history and geography. And there are as many unique variations of the ubiquitous rice cake as there are islands and regions in the archipelago. From suman to puto, biko, kalamay and tamales to kutsinta, sapin-sapin to bibingka, rediscover the comforting flavors that continue to shape and define our identity on the global table. It's time to learn, shop and indulge at Kakanin Kain! A Rice Cake Festival From North To South...

The Philippine Heritage Kitchen led by Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila presents yet another page from the rich and diverse book of our evolving culinary heritage focusing on the rice cake culture with Kakanin Kain! A Rice Cake Festival From North To South at The Glasshouse of New World Makati Hotel. The continuing series reflects a shared advocacy by Chef Reggie Aspiras and CCA Manila in preserving local culinary heritage, as many traditions and even ingredients are slowly fading due to modernization. For one memorable day, time stops in celebration of the local rice cake from high up north to down south with sweet renditions of the Filipino staple made with generations old practices and traditions into indulgent expressions of our identity. Read on, and celebrate the rich and abundant harvest of the land transformed in an impressive variety of kakanin...

Firing Up The Famed Japanese A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef At The Yakiniku Dining Room of Tsukiji

The finest ingredients flown in from Japan and nothing less, that's what diners have come to expect from Tsukiji. For over 37 years, Tsukiji remains at the top of its game when it comes to exquisite Japanese cuisine in the metro recognized as the first local restaurant to directly buy, import and serve fresh seafood sourced directly from Tsukiji and Toyosu Fish Market three times a week. And now you can enjoy the famed A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef from Japan's Shiga Prefecture. Ready to fire up the tabletop grill?

The key to Tsukiji's success is an open secret. The uncompromising commitment to quality and authenticity with the finest ingredients flown in from Japan has long been the core philosophy defining Tsukiji since 1989. Named after Tokyo's world famous market, quality and freshness remains at the heart of the family-run restaurant's identity with thrice-weekly deliveries flown in straight from Japan for its extensive menu offerings. With two dining areas, a Sushi Bar and Yakiniku Dining Room plus private rooms for intimate gatherings and an al fresco option, the enduring Japanese dining destination takes you on a culinary journey with its masterful array of culinary expressions by Chef Takashi Harima. And Tsukiji is ready to tease your palate once more with its impressive A5 Ohmi Wagyu Beef menu for Sukiyaki, Shabu-Shabu or Yakiniku at the tabletop grill. Fire up the tabletop grill as Japan's oldest and revered Wagyu brand takes the stage at one of the metro's pioneering and enduring Japanese restaurants. 

Let's Talk Tacos. At Antro Kitchen & Tap...

Cravings never run on a fixed schedule. It never does. It just hits you when you least expect it. And if its tacos that's high up on your list, there's a quick fix and a satisfying solution. Why wait another day when you can head on down to Antro Kitchen & Tap at Greenhills Mall?

Antro Kitchen & Tap brings its solid taco game to Greenhills Mall with its savory beef, pork, chicken and seafood renditions on the classic Mexican staple. A part of The Morning After restaurant group known for its comforting cuisine, Antro Kitchen & Tap brings the vibrant and festive Mexican and Latin American flavors expressed in the distinctive and comforting style of the restaurant group's flagship brand anchored on real, honest, casual and sumptuous culinary offerings (for more on the The Morning After, see my earlier post Satisfy Your Cravings With Comforting Cuisine And Breakfast All-Day At The Morning After from last month). Now it's time to satisfy your taco cravings. Let's talk tacos at Antro Kitchen & Tap...