Hotel’s landmark culinary shift toward mindful dining
In a bold move to align with mindful gastronomy and sustainability movements, The Manila Hotel unveils a curated selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes that will soon be showcased across its dining outlets and banquet offerings.
More than a culinary shift, the initiative underscores broader benefits: supporting cardiovascular health, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing holistic well-being. By highlighting locally sourced ingredients, the new offering also honors Filipino agriculture and reinforces the hotel’s sustainability ethos.
This forward-thinking initiative stems from a partnership with the hotel’s consultant chef, Riza Shanti Lim, an internationally certified holistic health practitioner, clinical nutritionist, and plant-based culinary advocate. Her expertise was instrumental in the conceptualization, development, and presentation of each dish. Lim brings with her a wealth of knowledge and a deeply rooted philosophy of wellness and healing through food.
The Manila Hotel recently hosted an exclusive dinner at the Champagne Salon featuring a preview of the vegetarian fine dining menu. Guests enjoyed Fresh Garden Spring Roll in Peanut Cream Sauce, Papaine Moringga with Crisps Soup, Fern Salad with Paneer, Vegan Skewers, 8 Spice Curry, and Creamed Buko Pandan Plantain with Chia Seeds.
The new vegan and vegetarian dishes will soon be available for private banquets, special events, a dedicated station at the buffet in the renowned Café Ilang-Ilang, and a la carte dining at the hotel’s iconic restaurants—Champagne Room, Red Jade, and Lobby Lounge—as well as through in-room dining and M Takeout.
Call tel. 8527-0011 or 53015500, email info@themanilahotel.com, or visit manila-hotel.com.ph.
