The inaugural popup dining event of maynila features chef Rex de Guzman (aka Le Happy Chef) who is preparing a three-course set menu featuring classic Filipino dishes with a contemporary twist.
Welcome reception
Tocino & Pinakbet Crostini
Starter
Pork Sisig – Fried pig head terrine with sriracha mayonnaise, quail egg, pickled ginger with radish, spring onions, green chilli, lime and coriander cress
or
Ensaladang Talong (v) – Charred aubergine, aubergine puree, red onion, heirloom tomatoes, red and green pepper, crispy garlic dressed with soy vinegar dressing
Main course
Chicken Adobo sa Gata – Chicken adobo with chilli and coconut cream with kangkong (water spinach), chayote, cassava, black garlic emulsion, crispy garlic and chilli oil, served with jasmine rice
or
Laing (v) – Taro leaves stewed in a spicy coconut sauce served with taro fondant, tofu, saru crisps, spring onion and chilli oil, served with jasmine rice
Dessert
Leche Flan – Set caramel custard and turon (plantain spring roll) with calamansi (Philippine lime) and lime sorbet
