The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
A Dining Destination in the Heart of Bonifacio Global City
Shangri-La at the Fort is not only where the city comes alive, but it is where flavors come to life. Home to a selection of international tastes from Peru to China, it is indeed a dining destination.
High Street Cafe Nine Neighborhoods, One High Street
Step into this modern food hall and celebrate with flavors that abound. Nine culinary neighborhoods fill up the spaces as one gets a whiff of what each station offers.
Dishes are served a la minute with a smile and is guided by a philosophy of bringing people together through familiar flavors presented in an innovative way.
The restaurant houses selections adapted from all over the world, including its own version of the curry laksa, which has grown to be a crowd favorite.
High Street Lounge Your Social Space
A friendly yet sophisticated elegance greets guests who pass by the Lounge, whether for business or for leisure. The cove-shaped seats encourage a very intimate atmosphere and is the perfect choice for dates, collaborations between teams and mobile workspaces.
The Lounge is known for its pastry and cake selection served during afternoon tea time, which is a peak time for guests to come by. The evenings are a unique experience for those who stop by due to the extensive selection of spirits and libations. A menu of bespoke cocktails exclusive to the Lounge is available, such as several variations of the aromatic aperitif Negroni among others.
Food comes in two choices for those who wish to dine. Choose from delicate appetizers before dinner starts or spend the evening there over main courses perfect for sharing.
Canton Road The Crossroads Of Traditional and Modern Chinese Cuisine
Guests can expect a more contemporary take on traditional Chinese dishes at Canton Road, whose food philosophy is rooted in the union of classic flavors and modern presentation. The restaurant also has a specific focus on Huaiyang cuisine, a cuisine native to the Jiangsu province of China, whose flavors are more sweet than spicy.
Dim Sum and a la carte options are available and include signatures like the suckling pig stuffed with fried rice, the abalone-topped dumpling and the wasabi prawn ball with coated mango pearl. Accompany the meal with any of the restaurant’s tea-based beverages, including the Canton Garden Iced Tea, the restaurant’s bespoke drink.
For guests who wish to have a more intimate experience, Canton Road has nine private dining rooms, each named after an iconic street in Hong Kong, and comes with its own powder room and personal butler service.
Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar Where Grit and Grace Take Center Stage
Journey through 1960s Manhattan at Raging Bull Chophouse & Bar, the complex’s premier steakhouse. The restaurant is known for its
premium Australian grain and grass-fed cuts sourced from the finest cattle ranches in Australia and the United States. Aside from this, a pre-dinner interactive touchpoint kicks the meal off when guests are asked to select their ‘weapon’ or knife of choice. Not only do they learn its origin story, they are given a brief yet intricate explainer on its design and why such a choice would make the cut.
It is also home to a bar, which houses over 96 brands of whisky from Japan, America, Europe, among others. A curated selection of whisky and bourbon based cocktails await connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, like the Cowboy Old Fashioned whose magic lies with a charismatic show of smoke to emphasize the heightened aroma of the cocktail. The bar has also set the stage for the Guest Bartender Series, a seasonal series where bartenders from around the world share their expertise and signature creations, including Marian Beke of London’s Nightjar; Luca Cinalli of London’s Oriole Bar; and Philip Bischoff, Gabriel Carlos and Cedric Mendoza of Singapore’s Manhattan Bar (and No. 7 in the World’s 50 Best Bars), to name a few.
Raging Bull Burgers: Burgers with a Conscience and the Attitude of a Rockstar
Raging Bull Chophouse’s younger brother serves a whole lot of grit. This grab and go burger shop is the best choice when lunch hour or dinner hour is tighter than usual. A rough and rugged energy welcomes guests who drop by, and the meats are lean and mean and marinated in the shop’s signature secret sauce.
The prime choice for guests is the Raging Wagyu, which makes use of Australian marbled Wagyu beef as its base. And while most of the selections are red meat-based, the shop also offers alternatives like the Kickin’ Chicken, the Naked Fish and The Pretender (vegetarian). Complement that with a range of sauces, milkshakes, homemade draft pilsner beer and a bourbon shot straight from the barrel.
While the selections and service principles are straightforward and more self-service, the shop keeps true to its roots: the premium grain and grass-fed cuts familiar to frequent guests of the Chophouse. That is where the shop’s true conscience lies, but that does not mean it’s not open to a little rock star attitude while they’re at it.
Samba Taste The Flavors Of Peru
Get a taste of what the world’s original fusion cuisine has to offer as Samba sets the stage for Manila’s gourmands and enthusiasts. Peruvian cuisine is a product of more than 500 years of integrating Peru’s own culture and the influences of Spain, Africa, China and Japan. It has since gained popularity for its biodiversity and innovation, and has been making a mark in the culinary world.
Guests can look forward to a vibrant and diverse bounty of flavors that are freshly caught daily, including several versions of ceviche, anticuchos, tiraditos, and the signature Arroz con Mariscos. Whether the choice is to dine indoors or outdoors, the restaurant is rooted in crisp and fresh feasts perfect for intimate dinners or grand celebrations.
Pair the experience with flavors reminiscent of the South American tropics by picking from the curated selection of tiki cocktails, the rum-and-fruit based range of drinks, perfect to have either while dining or while relaxing idly by the poolside. The restaurant also serves Peru’s signature pisco sour guaranteed to add a kick to your meal.
A well-known Peruvian trait is the love for nature and Samba is no exception to this. Grounded in Shangri-La’s ‘Rooted in Nature’ philosophy, the restaurant operates with a sustainable mindset, wherein the chefs work closely with local suppliers to ensure that the ingredients they use are home-grown and are sourced through environmentally sound means.
The Back Room The Best Kept Secret
Mystery still shrouds the newest member of this dining destination, but guests can look forward to a different kind of experience when they happen to chance upon this place. The 1920’s inspired speakeasy debuted in the third quarter of 2018 and shows no signs of stopping, even if it is the bar some guests have yet to hear of. The bar’s philosophy is more beveragebased than food, and is home to eighteen different cocktails, subdivided into five categories based on the spirit flavor. The Back Room bottles and blends its own gin branded as Bee’s Knees, whose spirit is infused with three Philippine ingredients such as dalandan (Philippine citrus), malunggay (moringa) and sampaguita (Philippine jasmine).