The Tatler Dining Guide Philippines
Café ilang-ilang
WHY GO
For a taste of the traditional within a historical venue, head to Manila Hotel for casual continental and pan-Asian cuisine presented in à la carte, buffet, and merienda iterations. With robust options within the seafood selection of the buffet, one may choose to have items cooked in a multitude of ways.
TATLER TIPS
• You need not go to the Champagne Room for Manila Hotel’s Caesar salad, as it is easily ordered from Café Ilang Ilang as well.
• If local flavour is what you desire, the kare-kare and kakanin options, such as puto bumbong and bibingka, are served fresh and piping hot.
• For a more festive take on family gatherings, make your reservations during the cooler holidays for seasonal ambience.