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concierge feast
Hot Plates
One need not fly out of the country to enjoy an amazing gastronomic
experience. Three restaurants serve delectable fare in spaces that are
designed with chic comfort in mind, writes Marga Manlapig
The Ministry of Crab Nara Thai Cuisine Rambla Cocina Moderna
Restaurant
“Keep Calm and Crab On” is the The original Nara in Bangkok Like the original Rambla in
battle cry in the kitchen of this has been awarded the city’s best Rockwell, this new outpost in
restaurant which serves up the restaurant since 2006, and the the Makati CBD offers Spanish
freshest crustaceans. The original people behind its first branch in delights with a strong Catalan
restaurant is located in The the Philippines intend to maintain accent, having been named after
Old Dutch Hospital, one of the its standards for exceptional and one of the most historic districts
most iconic colonial buildings in authentic Thai cookery. in Barcelona.
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Who’s Award-winning Sri Lankan chef, The Roku Group Bistronomia
Behind It? Dharshan Munidasa
Location Shangri-La at the Fort, BGC SM Fashion Hall, SM Megamall, Salcedo Village, Makati
Ortigas Centre, Pasig
Cuisine Sri Lankan Classic Thai Modern Spanish
Order This • The classic pepper crab is like • Rich and piquant, the • A smoky salmon tartare is just
tasting the very essence of Sri Massaman neua nong (beef the thing to go with a round of
Lanka as it features endemic Massaman curry) is a must for evening cocktails.
peppercorns that are hand- those with hearty appetites. • The pulpo brasa—tender grilled
ground or infused in the stock. • The flavourful pad Thai kai krob octopus—is an excellent entrée
• The garlic chili crab is a study in is a fresh spin on a classic. or light main.
fusion with its intriguing blend of • The yum som o (pomelo salad • End the meal with Rambla’s
Italian olive oil, Japanese soy, and with fresh prawns) is refreshing spin on torrija, a classic dessert
Sri Lankan chilies. on its own, but is also a great that’s a decadent cross between
• Local spiced vinegar brings beginning to a meal. French toast and bread pudding.
out the sweetness in the sharp
pinakurat crab.
Drink Up The famed Ceylon tea takes Everyone’s favourite milk tea is Exquisite and delightfully
centre stage in the Ministry’s given a grown-up twist. The Rum refreshing, the Passion gin and
signature Ceylon Spritz which Thai Tea shakes up the creamy tonic shakes up brightly floral
blends a peach-infused tea syrup drink with dark Captain Morgan Hendricks gin with fragrant rose
with vermouth and sparkling wine. rum and white cacao. petals and a touch of pearl sugar.
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