The Food Alphabet: Journey of the Philippine Archipelago at Diamond Hotel Manila featuring Chef Tatung Sarthou

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Journey of the Philippine Archipelago at Diamond Hotel Manila featuring Chef Tatung Sarthou - A Filipino Food Fest!

Feast on the best of Filipino flavors as you excite yourself with the tastes of the finest of the Philippine archipelago at the Diamond Hotel Philippines from today up to June 12, 2017.

Dubbed as the "Philippine Archipelago", the Filipino Food Festival will highlight a diverse spread at the Corniche lunch or dinner prepared by sought-after and world-renowned celebrity chef Tatung Sarthou. Excite your senses as you rediscover the best of the east and west with a gastronomic feast masterfully prepared for us by Chef Tatung Sarthou.

Chef Tatung Sarthou will take the center stage at Corniche to give you a taste of renowned flavors from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. He will share also his passion on indigenous cooking methods and in-depth knowledge of Philippine gastronomy.

In celebration of unity and Philippine Independence, savor the best flavors and culinary treasures of the Philippines. Enjoy creatively prepared dishes akin to traditional fiesta table hopping at the Corniche buffet in this grand celebration.

Now let's have a look at what Chef Tatung has prepared for us.

Start with some appetizers such as Embutido, Kinilaw and Chicharon Bulaklak. Then head on to the soup section for a fill of warmth and comfort - choose from native Chicken Tinola na may Mais, Classic Molo Soup and Traditional Nilagpang. Satisfy your cravings for palatable must-try mains such as the Classic Kare-Kare, Adobong Pula, and Kalderetang Kambing.

Okoy, perfect for appetizers, perfect for meals as well, crisp fried goodness dipped in vinegar, makes for a great appetizer.

Dinakdakan, all pork goodness, with all the best tasting herbs! Pepper and Chili just hits the spot and makes for a satisfying meal, beware the cholesterol that is.

Hamonado, Sweet Pork loins in pineapple sweet sauce, a delicacy enjoyed not only during the Holiday season, but on great family occasions as well.

Chicken Pastel, sweet, flavorful, creamy goodness, bite into the crust and enjoy the taste of a wonderful family tradition of great chicken dishes

Love Gata? Then you will fall in love in Chicken Pianggang! This chicken dish cooked in burnt coconut paste is perfect with white rice, I promise one cup will never be enough.

Bringhe Pianggang, a mix of seafood, longanizas, olives, eggs cooked in rice, just like the paella but more fulfilling to the Pinoy taste.

Dig into the many to grill food options on the side, from fish, squids, beef, chicken and prawns, they got it all for you.

Adobo Glazed Roast Beef

At the carving section, relish an assortment of juicy meats such as Hamonado, the ever-famous Bagnet and Adobo Glazed Roast Beef.

Salted Egg Brazo De Mercedes

Finally, indulge in a degustation of confectionery delights like Durian Triffle, Champorado Mousse, Buco Merigue Pie, and Halo Halo Flan. All these and more are available for your gastronomic satisfaction for only Php2,380 nett per person. Match your meal with a bottle of wine and get a 25% discount on the Wine of the Month.

To spice up the celebration, Diamond Hotel Philippines will also be giving away two round trip airline tickets to Cebu! Guests with a minimum of Php5,000 spend at the buffet will be entitled to a raffle stub for a chance to win the prize.

As a way to promote Filipino artistry, there will be a live demonstration by Abel Iloco weavers and you may purchase the fabrics and other goods at the selling counter of Ylocos Heritage Arts and Crafts at the hotel's upper lobby for the duration of the Filipino Food Festival.

For restaurant reservations, please call (632) 528-3000 local 1121. You may also purchase buffets online via onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.

Diamond Hotel Philippines is located at Roxas Boulevard corner Dr. J. Quintos Street, Manila. For inquiries, please call (632) 528-3000 or email guestservices@diamondhotel.com. For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow the hotel on Facebook, YouTube and Google+ at Diamond Hotel Philippines, and Instagram and Twitter at DiamondHotelPh.