A visit to Iloilo is never complete without a taste of its heart- and
tummy-warming La Paz Batchoy or Molo soup, the refreshing flavors
of Laswa and Chicken Binakol, or a bite of a luscious Ibos and
crunchy Biscocho.
Dubbed as the “Food Haven of the Philippines”, the city of Iloilo and the provinces of Western Visayas boast of a cuisine that is well-loved and recognized by many Filipinos across the country, and even food lovers from different parts of the world.
Widely recognized, the Ilonggo cuisine is a beautiful confluence of
geographic location – having fertile lands and abundant seas at the
heart of the Philippine archipelago; rich cultural heritage peppered
with Spanish to Chinese influences; and most importantly the
creativity of the locals in concocting delicious recipes using
homegrown ingredients, and time-honored cooking techniques.
Let the country’s premiere hotel, the Manila Hotel whet your appetite
further as Café Ilang-Ilang celebrates the Flavors of Western Visayas
througout the whole month of August 2023 with no less than Ilongo
heritage culinary master Chef Rafael “Tibong” Jardeleza, Jr. leading
the gustatory delight.
Composed of six provinces—Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras, Iloilo,
and Negros Occidental—Western Visayas prides itself on serving
well-loved dishes such as Guimaras Mango with Ginamos sa Tulapo,
KBL (Kadyos Baboy Langka), Laswa, Pancit Molo, Pancit Efuven,
Beef Morcon, Lengua Estofado, Bitchuelas, Sopa
de Ajo, Fabada, Kinilaw na Tangigue, Paella Negra with Chiperones,
Canonigo and La Paz Batchoy Ice Cream.
Cafe Ilang Ilang’s Flavors of Western
Visayas buffet will feature over 120 dishes throughout its run
according to Chef Tibong himself who gamely joined the media and
online influencers during the opening night.
A Champion of Heritage Cuisine
Chef Tibong, hailing from Western Visayas himself, has his culinary
journey deeply rooted in his love for preserving and promoting the
region’s culinary heritage. Drawing inspiration from his upbringing
and family traditions, his creations offer a contemporary twist to
classic dishes, presenting an elevated experience that resonates with
both locals and global food enthusiasts.
For over three decades, Jardeleza has been culinary ambassador,
who promoted the food of even small carinderias (food stalls) and
delicacies found in the local markets in the six provinces and two
highly urbanized cities of Western Visayas. This led to many
partnerships, both with the private and government agencies,
highlighting the bountiful products of the region’s agricultural and
fishing industries through heritage food and eventually the declaration
as the “Food Haven of the Philippines” of Iloilo City in 2021 and the publication of Flavors of Iloilo cookbook in 2022.
The dinner buffet at Cafe Ilang-Ilang is available daily from 6 pm to 10
pm. For inquiries or reservations, contact +632 8527 0011 or +632
5301 5500, or send an email to restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com.
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