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...

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...

Tagaytay Food Festival 2025 Day 2: Unveiling The Food That Binds At The Fatted Calf x Restaurant Fiz Singapore Dinner Collaboration

The rich, diverse and multi-colored tapestry of Southeast Asian cuisine with distinct threads of culinary traditions paint a vivid palette of bold flavors that define the region in the global table. Yet behind all the complex blend of spices, aromatics and indigenous ingredients lies a subtle even nuanced and seemingly invisible weave that ties and links our unique culinary cultures in a much larger more complex quilt. This is the food that binds, masterfully executed with each exquisite course at The Fatted Calf x Restaurant Fiz collab...

Chefs JajJay Sycip and Rhea Castro Sycip of The Fatted Calf and Hafizzul Hashim of Singapore's Restaurant Fiz take us on a deep and immersive exploration with Malaysian and Filipino cuisine finding common threads in an exquisite collaboration for the recent Tagaytay Food Festival. In a lavish multi-course feast, the chefs revealed threads of shared ingredients, techniques and flavors that ties Malaysian and Filipino cuisine together in a mutual homage and respect for tradition. Read on and find your seat for a unique one-time only dining experience at The Fatted Calf...

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...

The Secret's Out. The Bistro Group Unveils Secret Recipe at One Ayala...

The comforting and multi-cultural weave of rich flavors from Asian and western cuisine along with decadent fine quality cakes combine for another culinary treat from The Bistro Group. Unravel and experience the diverse flavors at Secret Recipe...

Now with 23 concepts and 192 branches, The Bistro Group adds yet another brand to its roster of restaurants with the opening of Secret Recipe at One Ayala in Makati. The Malaysian based restaurant, café and lifestyle destination brings its own style and flair to the local dining scene with its flavorful renditions of comforting flavors, soothing array of refreshing beverages and indulgent desserts inspired by both western and Asian influences in an elegant setting. Step inside The Bistro Group's newest culinary offering and uncover the flavorful secrets of Secret Recipe...

The Show Kitchens are Fired Up Once More at The Café of Hyatt Regency Manila in City of Dreams Manila

After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, the popular interactive show kitchens of The Café in Hyatt Regency Manila are back for its sumptuous buffet spread for one of the metro's highly anticipated re-openings. Prepare to feast, at The Café...

The elegant 345-seater space of The Café in Hyatt Regency Manila at City of Dreams of Manila with its multiple live stations and show kitchens opens its doors once more marking the return of its lavish breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet spreads. With its extensive and lavish curated local and international cuisine, The Café is back with even more tempting offerings including savory dishes prepared a la minute by different station chefs highlighting its culinary theater-themed dining experience. Each station presents a culinary destination, regional produce or culture letting you venture on a flavorful journey all in one place. Ready to check in at The Café? Step inside and see what you've missed... 

Let's Do Lunch. And Breakfast Too. At The Lobby Café in B Hotel Quezon City

A memorable culinary experience awaits at what could very well be Quezon City's best kept secret...

From sumptuous international cuisine to hearty and comforting local dishes, the kitchen of Lobby Café at B Hotel Quezon City showcases a world of flavors with a new menu created by Executive Chef Vincent Odejar. The seasoned veteran with stints in prestigious properties brings his wealth of experience to B Hotel Quezon City for a lavish and memorable dining experience this side of the metro adding to the diverse culinary tapestry of Quezon City's dining scene. Come inside the Lobby Café for a satisfying lunch or dinner. And breakfast too. And do come hungry...

Reconnecting with One's Roots: Chef Christina Sunae Introduces New Dishes at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen

Asian-American Chef Christina Sunae dives deep into her roots for a bold exploration of Asian-inspired flavors with a new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen. The skew on Southeast Asian cuisine is complemented by inspired local flavors as well for an exciting new menu. Comfortingly familiar yet refreshingly new, Chef Christina Sunae takes your palate on a vibrant culinary journey with her inventive spin on Southeast Asian flavors...

Chef Christina Sunae reveals more than just her evolving creative culinary style with the new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen, it's a snapshot of who she is, where she's from and her on-going journey to a world of borderless cuisine for a colorful tapestry of flavors. The Argentina-based Korean American chef also has a unique perspective cutting through various cultures and traditions, reinterpreting the memorable flavors of her travels and experiences which includes spending her formative years in Pampanga immersing herself with its own rich culinary heritage. The result is an intricate yet seamless weave of Asian flavors influenced by various styles for a lavish new dining experience. This is the story of Christina Sunae, told and expressed in an exciting new menu at Señorita Sunae Asian Kitchen...

Take the Fast Train to Flavor at Public Eatery in Robinsons Magnolia

The latest and newest dining concept at Robinsons Magnolia opens up a world of flavors and tasty possibilities all in one place. Ready to board the flavor train at Public Eatery?

Don't miss the train. From the same group behind The Grid Food Market in Power Plant Mall comes another innovative dining concept offering a wide variety of tasty options in a cool subway station inspired setting. Take the fast lane to flavor and welcome to Public Eatery by The Tasteless Food Group in Robinsons Magnolia...

Pandan Asian Cafe by Chef Myke Tatung Sarthou Turns Three

 Three years went by so fast, time really does fly. And just like that, Pandan Asian Cafe turns three...

Pandan Asian Cafe by Chef Myke Tatung Sarthou celebrates its milestone third year anniversary showcasing a mouthwatering selection of their popular Southeast Asian-inspired bestsellers as well as tasty new dishes. Opened just before the pandemic, a rocky start didn't slow down Chef Myke Tatung Sarthou pivoting to food delivery before slowly opening up once more in the new normal. Time to revisit the comfortingly familiar Southeast Asian flavors of Pandan Asian Cafe...  

A Taste of Asia in Old Town Taguig at White House Taguig

The rich and diverse flavors of Asia are showcased in the metro's newest dining destination in Old Town Taguig helmed by one of the country's noted culinary personalities for a unique dining experience in Manila's culinary scene. All you have to do is look for the elegantly restored ancestral home with its pristine and flawless white façade setting it apart from the rest along the busy streets in Old Town Taguig...

Chef Bruce Lim shares his inspired take on vibrant Asian flavors with a curated menu at White House Taguig, featuring authentic dishes from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, Japan and China. A visit to White House Taguig takes your palate on an Asian culinary journey, experienced one plate and dish at a time in a casual yet elegant setting. Take a drive down Old Town Taguig and experience traditional Asian flavors masterfully executed by Chef Bruce Lim and his team at the newest dining destination this side of the metro...

Afternoon Tea with a Franco-Asian Spin: The Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea with Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort

You can have traditional afternoon tea or make it a lot more interesting and let Chef Justin Quek serve you his inspired take on sweet and savory creations. One of Singapore's celebrated culinary icons, experience afternoon tea with a unique Franco-Asian spin by Chef Justin Quek at Oasis Garden Cafe...

Spicy Prawn Noodle Soup, Odeh Odeh, Chendol Crème Brulée and Siu Mei, not what you'd expect from a traditional afternoon tea. Then again, there's nothing quite traditional with the Culinary Masters Afternoon Tea showcasing the novel and inventive fusion of Asian flavors with French techniques in an elegant and seamless blend. From September 20 to 25, Singaporean Chef Justin Quek teases your palate for afternoon tea like no other at Oasis Garden Cafe in Solaire Resort.

Flavors of Swissotel Clark: A World of Asian Flavors at Spice Street Eats

The vibrant energy and fast-paced rhythm of the busy streets of Asia are recreated with the equally bold and distinct flavors of Asian street food at Swissotel Clark, adding yet another layer to your memorable experience at the newest dining and entertainment destination in the emerging Clark Freeport Zone...

The fourth in a series of blog posts on the luxurious hotel property up north, here's one more to add to your must-try list. Swissotel Clark draws inspiration from the diverse flavors of Asian street food at Spice Street Eats with its wide array of delectable offerings from dim sum, stir-fried noodles, rice toppings, broth-based noodles and even Peking Duck plus local and Asian beer. With ten dining outlets at Swissotel Clark offering a variety of cuisines including authentic Italian, Korean, Filipino, all-day dining and a dessert bar, you'll never run out of choices and options during your stay at Clark Freeport Zone's newest and most prestigious hotel property.

The Secret's Out: Simpol Kitchen Secrets by Chef Tatung Sarthou

It's out. Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou is back with his latest cookbook for your home kitchen adventures...

Noted chef, TV personality, author and YouTube and social media superstar Myke "Tatung" Sarthou recently launched his latest cookbook, Simpol Kitchen Secrets: A Guidebook in Cooking Skills and Techniques at Pandan Asian Cafe last 17 December following the success of his previous book, Simpol The Cookbook. What started as a cookbook project last year has now grown and evolved into a movement of home cooks led by one the metro's leading culinary icons. Read on and take a peek at the newest cookbook by Chef Tatung...

ECQ Eats: Discover Thousands Of Tasty Offerings Conveniently Delivered to Your Home by FrozenMNL

Think of it as the largest fully-stocked freezer in the metro. And your front page for food discoveries...

When you're running out of ideas in preparing family meals at home for the long days of the new normal, rest easy. FrozenMNL, your virtual online grocery for frozen food discoveries conveniently delivers all your cravings straight to your doorstep with just a few clicks and taps on your mobile device.

The Full Spread with Nostalgia Lounge and Bar's New and Extensive Nostalgia-To-Go Menu

Dine-in, take-out and delivery, Nostalgia Lounge & Bar has you covered. They're rolling out the full spread of tasty options with the new Nostalgia-To-Go Menu...

The disruptive impact of the quarantine experience continues to transform our daily routine forcing everyone to adapt and find new ways of staying relevant in this new normal. Changing consumer habits like dining at home, the food delivery culture and increased online transactions shaped and defined the past year in a trend that will most likely carry over to this year and the next. At Nostalgia Lounge and Bar of Joy-Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila, constant innovation remains key in strengthening links with their loyal customers with the Nostalgia-to-Go Menu designed for the new normal...

The Buffet Dining Experience in the New Normal at Solaire Resort & Casino's Fresh

It's been quite some time since my last buffet dining experience due to the pandemic. With the latest health and safety protocols in place, Fresh at Solaire Resort & Casino is ready for the new normal...

Much has changed since the lockdown last year. Things may be a lot different in this new normal, but value and variety in a lavish buffet spread still ranks high in everyone's list. A sumptuous international buffet dining experience awaits at Solaire Resort & Casino with the world's finest cuisine all in one place at Fresh International Buffet. Your safety and peace of mind are also a priority, and Fresh ensures all mandatory protocols are properly set up for the new normal way of buffet dining. Read on for a virtual tour and revisit Fresh at Solaire...

New Year, New Flavors and New Recipes from DyGen Food Ventures, Inc.

The quarantine experience transformed our daily routine with changing consumer habits due to the global pandemic. Dining at home became the rule rather than exception as the lingering threat of Covid 19 continues in the new year. Preparing sumptuous and healthy dishes at home becomes your first line of defense in this new normal and DyGen Food Ventures, Inc. offers a variety of premium culinary products for your home kitchen. Welcome the new year with new flavor experiences that's not only tasty but healthy too with DyGen Food Ventures, Inc.'s wide selection of products...

Preparing healthy and tasty dishes at home becomes priority number one in this new normal and DyGen Food Ventures, Inc. makes it easy with its impressive portfolio of world-class products. From savory dishes to healthy snacks and beverages, DyGen Food Ventures, Inc. offers access to a variety of global brands for the home kitchen and family dining table. And you can conveniently shop online for these world-class brands at The Goodwill Market. Ready to embark on a new culinary adventure at home? Read on...

Keeping it Simple: Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou Launches Simpol The Cookbook at Pandan Asian Cafe

"Lesson Number 1: Keep it simpol. Always prep and organize." 

Noted chef, author and TV personality Myke "Tatung" Sarthou starts with a basic fundamental in his fourth cookbook in a manner and style that endeared him to his fans, followers and subscribers on his social media platforms. Like any major endeavor or battle, preparation is key to the success of any venture. It's a universal rule that also applies in the home kitchen. 

Chef Myke "Tatung" Sarthou recently launched his latest cookbook, Simpol The Cookbook, with a sumptuous lunch at Pandan Asian Cafe. In his fourth book, Chef Tatung encourages his readers to be inventive, resourceful and creative making cooking traditions more relevant and fun. With 101 recipes, each with a QR Code that links to a cooking video, Simpol The Cookbook is homestyle cooking that's as simple as A-B-C. 

Dining in the Next Normal: Sunae Asian Cantina Bounces Back with Vibrant Southeast Asian Flavors at One Bonifacio High Street Mall

The rich, colorful and diverse tapestry of flavors from Southeast Asia converge at Bonifacio Global City, recreated by award-winning chef Cristina Sunae...

Formerly opened just a few weeks before the pandemic, Sunae Asian Cantina was one of the highly anticipated new restaurants in the metro for 2020. But recent global events put a hold on everything with almost the entire country placed under quarantine. As the whole world transitions to the new normal, a few restaurants have slowly resumed partial operations with minimum capacity in a bold move to bounce back. Here's a tasty glimpse of what diners can expect at Sunae Asian Cantina's re-opening after a prolonged quarantine and what dining in the new normal looks like...