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A sensory Kapampangan feast in the forest, Japanese dishes with Filipino ingredients and flair, and a bold Mexican-Filipino homecoming. Where the past decade was marked by a push of the Philippines into the global culinary limelight, now is where it moves into regional layers and diasporic influences. In Manila, this movement is spearheaded by people who bring their personal stories of living abroad and rarely seen regional recipes to the table, wrapped in warm hospitality and creativity. We check out the forces that are shaping the capital’s culinary landscape in distinctly moving ways.

Flavours by the Shore
A Culinary Journey at Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort

There is something magical about experiencing a resort through the lens of family travel. On this trip to Pullman Phu Quoc Beach Resort, I was joined by my sister, her eight-year-old daughter, and my fifteen-year-old daughter a lively, multi-generational quartet ready to enjoy the island’s beauty and the resort’s culinary treasures.

When Kitchens Speak in Stories
Across Vietnam, a new generation of restaurants is telling tales through flavour—of memory, movement, and mastery. From handcrafted pasta to riverside rituals, these spaces invite diners not just to eat, but to feel, reflect, and reconnect with the joy of thoughtful dining. 
Ăn Cỗ Vol VI: A Love Letter To Saigon
In the heart of New York City, a quiet table is set for a different kind of dinner party—where memory meets artistry, and every dish tells a story from home. With rare ingredients flown in from Vietnam and menus shaped by childhood recollections, Ăn Cỗ Vol VI is more than a dining event; it’s a personal, immersive love letter to Saigon. 
 
The Timeless Taste: The Ritz Restaurant And Le Bernardin

In a culinary world that thrives on change — where trends surge and fade with every scroll and swipe — there exists a rare breed of restaurants that transcend time. These institutions don’t chase the moment; they define it. Among them, two stand alone in their quiet brilliance: The Ritz Restaurant in London and Le Bernardin in New York City. Both are bastions of excellence, style, and tradition, places where heritage is not only preserved but reimagined with elegance for the modern connoisseur.

A Tapestry Of Tranquility And Taste At Boma Resort Nha Trang
Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of Nha Trang Bay, Boma Resort Nha Trang is a contemporary blend of modern luxury and Vietnam’s vibrant coastal soul. Recently lauded with the 2024 World Luxury Hotel Awards for South East Asia’s Best Luxury New Resort, this sanctuary redefines hospitality with its ethos of connection, inspired by the African “Boma” — a communal gathering place. Here, every detail weave together the region’s natural splendor, cultural richness and culinary artistry.
A Summer To Savour At Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort’s BBQ Nights
As the summer holidays roll in, the days grow warmer and the sun shines just a little brighter, setting the perfect scene for a leisurely grill and chill session by the beach. Embracing the spirit of the season, Toya Beach Bar & Grill at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort presents its Summer BBQ experience: an indulgent affair designed for families, friends, and aficionados of smoky delights to gather, savour, and soak in the carefree joy of summer.
4 Restaurants In Asia With Stunning Interiors
A great meal in a restaurant can leave good memories. A great meal in an exceptional environment goes beyond that – it makes you not want to leave. Be it attentive lighting, surprising details or tasteful furniture, the interior design of an establishment is vital in reflecting the soul of a cuisine. 
Exceptional Dining Experiences At The Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau
SJM Resorts, S.A. (“SJM”) once again set the gold standard in culinary prestige by serving as the venue supporter for the MICHELIN Guide Ceremony Hong Kong Macau 2025. Held at the opulent Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau, the event brought together an audience of over 200 gourmands, dignitaries, and culinary connoisseurs for “Cultural Echoes”—an extraordinary eight-hand dining experience.