Looking for a dining spread to accompany the jolly spirit this holiday season? Here are five dining destinations that offer a merry, culinary experience for an unforgettable Christmas meal
There’s no right way to celebrate the holidays, but it’s not really a Filipino Christmas without the noche buena. As we reach the final stretch of 2024, we all deserve a little treat—and a scrumptious feast is definitely qualifies to that. So, if you’re not up to cooking several dishes for the holidays, here are some restaurants that offer an amazing spread for a Christmas dinner to remember.
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Uma Nota
For your Christmas eve and day spreads, Uma Nota offers a festive dinner that marries Brazilian and Japanese cuisines with a local touch—creating a symphony of flavors that will surely blow your tastebuds away. For a reasonable price, the Brazilian-Japanese restaurant gives you a seven-course meal featuring Gallagher Premium Oysters; a trio of Akami, Hotate, and Salmon Nigiri, and more amuse bouches. The mains include a Peixe Baiano, which is a whole seasonal butterfly fish with Bahia moqueca sauce, roasted bell pepper, cassava cracker, and cilantro; and a Frango de Natal—a whole roasted baby chicken with roasted potatoes and dried fruit.
The Peninsula Manila
While you and your family enjoy the premium experience at The Peninsula Manila, consider dining at one of their restaurants to experience a gourmet meal like no other. You could visit The Lobby and Escolta for a bountiful buffet, perfect for those with picky family members or with specific holiday cravings, so you and your family have a variety of options to choose from. You can also dine in at Old Manila as they offer a four-course set dinner menu. Beyond the feast, it’s truly the intimate setting experience shared with your loved ones that will make all the difference.
Dusit Thani
Whether it’s at The Pantry, Benjarong, or Umu, you can experience the warm, holiday spirit of Christmas at Makati’s five-star hotel Dusit Thani. The Pantry offers a variety of traditional and signature dishes in their lunch and dinner buffet menus, featuring international cuisines. Benjarong, on the other hand, offers a holiday culinary journey featuring Thai flavors, which includes a five course menu. You can also celebrate with a sophisticated spread of Japanese cuisine at Umu, which also includes a five course menu.
Manam
We all know that Manam is the go-to place for family meals with big servings perfect to share with the whole clan. For the holidays, the flagship branch at the Triangle offers an exclusive holiday menu and bookable spaces that you and the whole family will surely enjoy. Created specially for the holidays are dishes like Sinigang na Kurobuta Pork Belly and Piña, Prinilaw, Floating Calamandan Island, and so much more. Some of these dishes are recommended to be preordered upon reservation as they take as much as 24 hours to prepare like their House Lechon de Leche.
EDSA Shangri-La
HEAT has your holiday covered from Christmas Eve and Noche Buena to Christmas Day Dinner. At EDSA Shangri-La’s buffet restaurant, you will get to experience a holiday spread of cuisines all over the world, however much you want—a festive and joyful way to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones. For some sweet goodies, you might want to visit The Bakeshop to take home some festive cakes and baked goods.
Featured Image, Photos and Videos: UMA NOTA, THE PENINSULA MANILA, DUSTI THANI, MANAM, & EDSA SHANGRI-LA (via Instagram)
