The locally-owned 5-star hotel – The Bellevue Manila continues on its mission to cater to a wide variety of palates, now with the welcoming of the beloved Hanakazu Japanese Restaurant as its new home.
Hanakazu first made its name in 2005 as an intimate restaurant located at the heart of BF Homes, Parañaque. Chef Hiroaki Otsuka and his wife Lorna launched Hanakazu intending to give customers a fresh take on Japanese cuisine while maintaining its authenticity.
“We are excited to dive into this new chapter for Hanakazu with The Bellevue Manila,” says Hanakazu Owner, Lorna Otsuka. “We hope to present dishes that are familiar to Filipino tastes, but distinctly in the Hanakazu way.”
Hanakazu gets its name from the name of Chef Otsuka’s daughters Hana and Kazu, reflecting the motivation for the passion, perfection, and customer satisfaction the Otsukas uphold.
“It is an honor for The Bellevue Manila to welcome Hanakazu to its doors. Chef Otsuka’s unique approach to Japanese cuisine is sure to be a favorite among our guests,” shares Patrick Chan, Managing Director of The Bellevue Manila, of the partnership with Hanakazu.
Guests are also invited to visit The Bellevue’s other food and beverage concepts: Phoenix Court for authentic Chinese cuisine; Cafe D’ Asie for a buffet of international spread, Pastry Corner for specialty bread, cakes, and other pastries and goodies; and Vue Bar for drinks and live music.
Featured photo from left to right: Mr. Patrick Chan, The Bellevue Manila Managing Director, Mr. Johnny Chan, The Bellevue Hotels & Resorts Chairman, Ms. Lorna Otsuka, and Mr. Sachio Otsuka, Hanakazu Owners
There may still be some travel restrictions around the globe because of safety concerns, but there are ways and means to still be connected with our favorite world destinations. One of which is through their food and cuisine.
Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria reached out to fellow IHG Hotels & Resorts in Japan to celebrate cultural diversity as they include their signature dishes to Seven Corners Restaurant’s buffet items.
Dive into an authentic Japanese experience as we welcome ANA Crowne Plaza Chitose – Hokkaido’s signature dish, Namara Don. Enjoy your Japanese Rice Bowl topped with your choice of fresh seafood such as Tarako (Cod Roe), Ika Sashi (Squid Sashimi), Matsumae Zuke (Pickled Kombu and Dried Squid with Soy Sauce), okra, etc., loaded onto freshly-cooked rice and poured with soy sauce or dashi. A perfect mix of flavors in your bowl.
ANA Intercontinental Beppu Resort & Spa shares their authentic signature Japanese dish – Mentai Dashimaki Tamago by Chef Takao Ishida. Mentai Dashimaki Tamago is a type of omelet that contains a lot of broth. It can be imagined as a softly-baked omelet with kansai-style seasoning. Mentaiko (Pollock Roe) is added into it.
You’ve probably tried lots of different types of ramen but have you ever tried a ramen dish consisting of noodles which are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth? Join Seven Corners as they unravel the newest addition to their noodle section, an original take on Tsukemen.
Relish on authentic Japanese Cuisine and more at Seven Corners Restaurant!
For seat reservations, call Seven Corners at 02 8790 3100, Viber 09271630128 or email mnlcp.7corners@ihg.com.
With the fifth wave of COVID-19 and the current restrictions now in place across Hong Kong, diners who wish to stay home but still want to enjoy Maka Hiki, has everything from its Nourishing Bowls and Poke Bowls for breakfast, or a standard a-la-carte menu with Starters, Mains Sides, Desserts, Wine and Bubbles, available both for takeaway or delivery through Deliveroo.
Maka Hiki is full of colorful and flavorful dishes that are perfect for those looking to replenish and recharge, especially during this difficult time. Guests can relax on the terrace throughout the day while enjoying some of the restaurant’s signatures including the reviving Dirty Chai Detox Bowl and the eye-catching Blue Dragon Bowl from the breakfast menu, or delicious Poke Bowls including the garlicky Chicken Ginger Bowl and the vegetarian-friendly Tofu Peanut Bowl from the Set Lunch menu.
Maka Hiki’s Weekend Brunch Menu features an array of flavorful and delicious options.
For those looking for something fun to do at the weekend, the Weekend Brunch Menu (HKD498 with food, HKD648 with 3 hours free flow (non-alcoholic options), or HKD798 with 3 hours free flow) is available and features some of the restaurant’s best starters, mains, sides, desserts, and cocktails.
About Maka Hiki Tropical Bar & Grill (Maka Hiki)
Maka Hiki Tropical Bar & Grill (Maka Hiki) is an urban oasis that transports guests to a tropical escape in the quaint neighborhood of Tai Hang. Hong Kong restaurateur Maxence Traverse, known for his revitalized ‘tiki chic’ concept, introduces his first bar & grill, inspired by island experiences inclusive of the Caribbean and Polynesia, as well as the most beautiful beach towns and sanctuaries within the Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia.
Maka Hiki: A tropical escape from the city.
Serving up a delicious range of fresh, and flavor-packed dishes and cocktails, Maka Hiki transforms from a wellness haven by day to the city’s hottest restaurant and cocktail bar by night, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
Address: 2/F, Little Tai Hang – The Corner House, 98 Tung Lo Wan Road, Tai Hang. Tel: +852 2155 1777
Now that graduation is drawing near, everything feels like a hazy blur. All the plans and requirements that need to be completed before the actual rites can be stressful at some point. With all these things in mind, planning a memorable graduation celebration can be a challenge. Don’t panic – we know just the right place!
Tia Belle’s is Tagaytay’s best-kept secret – a haven of great food partnered with a wonderful ambiance, all within a few hours’ drive away from Manila. It features a variety of Filipino cuisine that will surely make your mouth water and your heart swell with pride. True to its word, Tia Belle’s Tagaytay will surely give you a taste of home.
Humble origins
Evelyn Wise, the person behind Tia Belle’s, is deeply committed to paying homage to the diverse culinary history of the Philippines. As a Nueva Ecija native, she has been exposed early on to the dynamic nature of cooking. For Evelyn, cooking is both an art and a skill. “Every time I am in the kitchen, cooking and concocting sauces, I feel like dancing — dancing with my wok,” she playfully narrates. Her love for cooking is honed with her burning passion and dedication.
She had her share of travel as she also spent 20 years living in Europe, basking in the shores of international cuisine until Evelyn felt that there is no place like home – the very words that established Tia Belle’s to the culinary beacon it stands today. With each year, it grows and expands to being one of the best-rated restaurants in the South.
Definitely Filipino
Each dish served in Tia Belle’s is intricately cooked to perfection, with its ingredients and methods stemming from genuine Filipino cuisine. Among her best sellers are the flavor-rich Pancit Malabon and cheesy Pichi-pichi. Travelers from all over the country also come for Tia Belle’s lomi assortments, the ever-so-fantastic Bulalo lomi, and Mucho lomi.
Lumpiang Laguna
Of course, Tia Belle’s also pays attention to homegrown recipes. This sumptuous lineup includes the classic nilagang baka Tagalog (Bulalo), lumpiang bukid and the crunchy lumpiang Laguna, and of course, the piping hot crispy pata that makes everyone’s mouth water. These dishes are perfect for families looking for a traditional home-cooked meal while celebrating a lifetime achievement.
Nilagang Baka (Bulalo)
Tia Belle’s has always valued Filipino values more than anything, which is why its hospitality is like no other. “We want to be of service to our fellow countrymen while keeping and incorporating the important values and traditions of what being Filipino is all about,” Evelyn proudly shares. She wants Tia Belle’s to feel like a home wherein everybody can dine and share stories, all while keeping the Filipino culture and spirit alive.
Lumpiang bukid
All-around resto
As you enter Tia Belle’s, a warm welcome from the staff, and even Tia Belle herself will envelop customers with pride and happiness. Of course, they love taking part in their customers’ milestones too – which is why Tia Belle’s is the go-to restaurant for family occasions and celebrations.
Aside from its variety of scrumptious dishes, dining at Tia Belle’s feels like traveling back in time as they play Kundimans while the customers enjoy their meals. Their interior design has so much to say as well – the native Filipino trimmings and antique setup give off the ancestral home vibe.
Tia Belle’s also offers dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. They also accept advance orders and pick-ups. Health protocols are also strictly observed on the premises. To complete Tia Belle’s dining experience, customers can also visit the gift shop, Tia’s Aromatherapy Essential Oil and Cleopatra from Canada. They sell souvenirs and pasalubong to bring home to your loved ones.
For your graduation celebration, Tia Belle’s got you – it will surely reward your hardships with a glorious Filipino feast!
Tia Belle’s can be found at Putingkahoy, Silang Cavite, along Tagaytay – Sta. Rosa Rd. To learn more, you may contact them through these phone numbers: (049) 576 4155; 0939 3868 648; 0927 7133 558; 0929 1852 084; and 09554985998.
After a prolonged hiatus due to the pandemic, Richmonde Hotel Ortigas welcomes back diners to a new concept to re-introduce its after-office specials. Keeping in mind the needs of the metro’s ever-busy workforce, the hotel created a safe and cozy space for them to relax, unwind, and catch up with friends. And by merging its all-day dining restaurant’s gastronomic delights with its bar lounge’s drink specials, the Richmonde Gastropub was born!
Serving an all-new menu of gourmet bar food created by Executive Chef Tristan Galang and his kitchen team, the gastropub presents must-try items like Queso Fundido, Shrimp Scampi, Pulled Pork Quesadilla, Bangers & Mustard Potatoes (choice of veal bratwurst or Hungarian sausage), and Blue Marlin Ceviche.
RHO – Shrimp Scampi
Best-sellers like Angus Burger, Beef Salpicao, and Gamberoni Pizza are also making a comeback to pair with your favorite wine, spirit, or cocktail. If you’re not much of a drinker, no need to worry because lightweights can still join the gang in toasting to good times ahead with the gastropub’s very own handcrafted caramel and butterbeer. Featured cocktails include Deconstructed Mimosa, Little Kiss Crusher, and the ever-popular Sangria.
To celebrate the return of hotel regulars and welcome newbies, Richmonde Gastropub lets wine lovers and beer drinkers enjoy extended fun with unlimited wine pours for two hours straight for only PhP 800, and a free bottle of local beer for every 4 bottles ordered.
Richmonde Gastropub is available daily from 4 pm to 10 pm on the 2nd floor of Richmonde Hotel Ortigas. For inquiries and table reservations, call +632 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352 or email richmondecafe@gmail.com.
What makes a great relationship is when you complement each other – to be the best of who you are with each other. A relationship that complements brings out the best in you.
Just like Subway®’s NEW Meatball Bowl – it complements your favorite sub and brings out the best as a side. Available for a limited time offer until April 19, 2022, it’ll complement your favorite sub that is a budget-friendly yet tasty side dish.
For only PHP 99.00 (in-restaurant price), you can get four (4) meatballs in a bowl with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese on top. Available for dine-in & take-out, while for delivery via Grab or Foodpanda at a different price.
Order the New Cheesy Meatball bowl #SubwayMBB for your meaty cravings today!
Look forward to the blessings of the Lunar New Year by sharing Xin Tian Di’s signature dishes –Tikoy or Nian Gao, and Fu Yu Sheng — for prosperity and good health.
Fu Yu Sheng
Available for dine-in and take out for orders. Contact Xin Tian Di at +632 8790 3100. Send a Viber message to +63 998 840 2141 or email mnlcp.xintiandi@ihg.com.
Double the fun with more cheese in this limited-time-offer New Subway® Double Cheese Chicken and Double Cheese Steak that will indulge sub-lovers with the cheesy goodness experience until April 12, 2022!
The Double Cheese menu will be the next set of daily favorite subs to try! It promises double the amount of cheesiness in the subs guaranteed to satisfy any ultimate cheese lover, and it comes with chicken and steak variants!
The Double Cheese Chicken ala carte price starts at Php155 for the 6-inch sub, Php300 for the footlong sub, Php165 for 10-inch wrap, and Php205 for the salad.
The Double Cheese Steak ala carte price starts at Php165 for the 6-inch sub, Php320 for the footlong sub, Php175 for the 10-inch wrap, and Php215 for the salad.
For the Double Cheese Regular meals, it comes with a 22oz drink and two (2) Cookies.
The Double Cheese Chicken regular meal starts at Php240 for the 6-inch sub, Php385 for the footlong sub, Php250 for the wrap, and Php290 for the salad.
The Double Cheese Steaks regular meal starts at Php250 for the 6-inch sub, Php405 for the footlong sub, Php260 for the 10-inch wrap, and Php300 for the salad.
Subway®’s new menu is an affordable option that allows their guests to make the most of their day. It can be consumed on a daily basis as a snack or as a quick meal on the go, providing an exciting and satisfying boost with every bite! One can also safely order at the comfort of your homes using messenger Botty delivery.
This month of February calls in for a celebration. Holiday Inn and Suites Makati is excited to usher in the Year of the Tiger with good fortune and special treats as we celebrate the Chinese New Year. Feel extra lucky as good fortune awaits you this Year of the Tiger. As a treat, catch the first promo deal of the year with Holiday Inn and Suites Makati’s Chinese New Year Flash Sale happening on January 30 to February 2, 2022.
Celebrate with Holiday Inn and Suites Makati as it offers an exciting deal for staycation with family and friends. Avail of the Flash Sale for a standard room at Php 4,088 nett on weekdays, Monday to Thursday and Php 5,088 nett on weekends, Friday to Sunday. The rate is for room only and good for single or double occupancy. An additional fee of Php 1,200 net to enjoy breakfast for two persons.
The stay period is from January 30 to September 30, 2022. Enjoy more time as you plan your staycation and indulge on a shopcation spree on any of your holiday break as Holiday Inn and Suites Makati’s direct access to Glorietta Mall gives you more option for an enjoyable vacation.
For bookings and reservations, please call +63 2 79090888 or email hism.reservations@ihg.com. The hotel services and operations are in adherence to local government guidelines and subject to change based on market conditions. Blackout dates apply on February 12-14 and April 15-17, 2022. This is valid for direct bookings only.
What’s more? Holiday Inn and Suites Makati’s Flavors Restaurant is introducing the Good Fortune Lauriat Sets in celebration of the Year of the Tiger. Choose from three (3) curated special Chinese sets for Php 300 nett as you celebrate Chinese New Year with good food and fortune! More special treats as the chefs at Holiday Inn and Suites Makati prepared a special Tiger Roll Cake for Php 575 nett to celebrate the year of the Water Tiger this February. Available for takeout and delivery on February 1 to 28, 2022. For orders and inquiries, please contact +63 2 75068132 or Viber +63 917 5968897 or check out the online store at https://bit.ly/HISMOnlineStore.
To know more about the promos and offerings, visit www.makati.holidayinn.com. Like and follow Holiday Inn and Suites Makati’s official Facebook and Instagram page at HolidayInnMakati. Not yet a member? Join the IHG Rewards at https://bit.ly/JoinHISMIHGRewards.
Filipino food is, undeniably, rich in flavor, saucy, strong in seasoning, mostly sour rather than spicy.
Here are two appetizing recipes shared by Evelyn Wise, also known as Tia Belle, the owner of Tia Belle’s Tagaytay, a Filipino restaurant famous for its mouthwatering variety of home-cooked dishes.
Evelyn Wise shares her passion for Filipino food.
The ingredients are in season and procedures are easy to follow that you can even prepare at home for your loved ones. Good food is meant to be shared.
Kalabasa Okoy (Pumpkin Okoy)
Kalabasa Okoy
Ingredients:
2 cups grated kalabasa (pumpkin)
1 cup toasted alamang
1/4 kilo medium shrimps (peeled)
1 cup sliced ripe mango (cut thin, half-inch)
2 cups first-class flour
1/2 cup corn starch
2 cups water
2 tbsp. calumet
1/2 teaspoon fine black pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning
2 tbsp. beaten eggs
2 tablespoon finely grated turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dipping sauce:
1 cup vinegar with crash chili
1tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
Procedure:
In a big bowl mix the flour, corn starch, eggs, calumet, turmeric, seasoning, and water. Mix well until smooth. (It should be sticky in texture, not runny).
Add the grated kalabasa and the toasted dry alamang. Mix all together.
Prepare frying pan pour 1/2 cup oil. Turn on the stove, heat the frying pan then lower the heat.
Scoop 1/8 measuring cup of mixture. Make it flat, then top it with 3 shrimps and 2 slices of mango. (You can put 2 scoops in one frying pan), then cover it, best is glass cover, you can monitor if it needs to turn it to the other side. (Covering makes it cook well inside and make it smaller.)
Halo-Halo Silang Sinigang
Halo-Halo Silang Sinigang
Ingredients:
1/4 Pork kasim
1/4 large hipon (shrimp)
Half tofu cut to one inch
2 medium-size gabe
8 pieces ube cut to one inch
6 slices labanos
6 pieces sitaw
5 cut pieces eggplants
5 strings of kangkong
5 pcs. sili green
Half cup calamansi juice
1 cup kamias cut into small pieces
6 pieces grilled calamansi skin
5 pieces ripe tomato
3 tbsp. patis
1 tbsp. seasoning
1 large onion
Procedure:
Ahead of time cook the ube. Set aside. Save the ube juice.
Boil 1-liter water with onions, tomatoes, grilled calamansi skin.
Halfway cooking the pork mix the gabe. When pork is tender enough, put together the shrimp, ube juice, ube, labanos, and other vegetables.
Lastly, put the tofu. Season to taste. Serve immediately
