Malaysian Culinary Delights and Halal Cuisine at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Malaysian Chicken Curry

Chicken Satay

Indulge your senses to a gastronomic adventure filled with colorful bursts of flavors and spices embedded in each of the artistically prepared epicurean delight of the Malaysian and Halal cuisine amidst the international fare at the Riviera Café’s lunch and dinner buffet.

All Halal cuisine are placed the main dining area. One of the crowning gastronomic jewels at the main kitchen theatre is the aromatic Malaysian Satay, the famous meat-on-a-stick with a spicy and nutty sweetness famous from New York to Paris. There’s a choice of chicken or mutton satay and everyone agrees that the secret of the tender, succulent satay is, of course, in the rich, spicy-sweet marinate and its spicy-sweet peanut sauce.

Muslim patrons will be elated to know that in observance of Ramadan until the 20th of September, they can partake of the meal before dawn or Sahur at the Lobby Lounge or via room service at the comforts of one of the Hotel’s room or suites. Alongside the Hotel’s signature cuisine namely Laksa and Hainanese Chicken Rice with Halal-certified meats, Nasi Goreng Istimewata, Chicken Curry with imported herbs and spices and Nasi Lemak considered as the national dish in Kuala Lumpur are available for a la Carte. Nasi Lemak is rice soaked and steamed in coconut cream for richness and flavor and spiced with pandan leaves, ginger and lemon grass to add fragrance. Traditionally, Nasi Lemak is wrapped in banana leaf and served with cucumber slices, small dried anchovies (ikan bilis), roasted peanuts, hard boiled egg, and hot spicy sauce (sambal).

Moreover, for the convenience of Muslim guests, a devoted prayer room with prayer mat and Kiblat is provided for in-house guests to reflect and meditate in solitude during Ramadan.

Explore Malaysia’s must-try epicurean delights at The Heritage Hotel Manila’s Riviera Café. For inquiries and reservations, please call 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

EAST MEETS WEST AT THE HERITAGE HOTEL MANILA

Executive Chef Alvin Ng with Chef Maurice Toh

Fan the insatiable appetite for life’s little gastronomic pleasures tucked in the indulgent pastiche of the best Eastern and Western fare at the Riviera Café’s “East Meets West” Food Promo for lunch/dinner buffet from August 3 to 16, 2009.

Fresh from his three decades of culinary experience in various 5-star luxury hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, Taipei, Sydney and Sri Lanka and award-winning streaks in Singapore’s prestigious Salon Culinary Food & Hotel Asia for the highly-acclaimed Hot Seafood Bronze Medal, Hot Main Course Silver Medal and Main Course Gold Medal with Excellence, the Heritage Hotel’s new Executive Chef Alvin Ng redefines the food styles of two cultures with his versions of the signature cuisines of the world.

THE WORLD IN A PLATE
Take a lip-smacking food trip beyond your wildest imagination from Europe to Southeast Asia in multi-awarded Chef Alvin’s magnificent gastronomic carpet ride to his sui generis, luxurious and diverse textures, scents and flavors of Continental cuisine: Poached Fish with White Wine Sauce, Osso Bucco Gremolate, Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Jus, Baked Salmon Fillet with Spinach Mousse in Brorche, and Roast Lamb Leg; Singaporean cuisine – the best Hainanese Chicken Rice renowned as the most popular in Manila, Nonya Rojak, Nasi Lemak, Mee Goreng, Chili Crab, and Bak Kut Teh; Chinese cuisine - dimsums, Bola-bola siopao, Harkaw, Roast Duck and Suckling Pig; Malaysian cuisine - Asam Pedas (Fish) , Beef Rendang, Prawn Sambal with Tomato and Pineapple; Thai cuisine - Otak-otak (fish cakes); Crabmeat and Avocado with Mustard Mayonnaise; Beef Salad; Pad Prek King (Stir Long Bean and Beef); Keang Kweu Wan (Green Curry Chicken); Pla Neang Ma Mau (Steamed Fish with Spicy Sauce); Kaprao (Spicy Stir Fried Beef ) and Tom Yam Soup and Tom Yam Gari (Sour and Spicy Chicken Lemon Soup); the Philippine cuisine Lengua Con Celas (Braised Ox-Tongue with Mushroom) and Escabeche (Fried Fish with Sweet Vegetable and Pineapple); Indonesian cuisine - Kalio Ayam (Chicken Light Curry), Gado Gado with Peanut Sauce, Cilantro Squid Salad, Daging Tinoransa (Stewed Beef in Hot Green Chili); Ayam Masak Jamur (Braised Chicken and Mushroom with Soya Sauce); Ayam Pangang (Grilled Chicken ); Soto Ayam (Chicken soup) and Japanese cuisine - Kani, makis, fresh salmon and tuna sushi.
WRAPS-AROUND-THE-WORLD
Furthermore, enrapture your palate to Chef Alvin’s exclusive flavors and flair of Wraps-Around-The-World merrily going round the expansive buffet spread such as Singaporean Po Piah, a soft, thin paper-like crepe filled with finely grated and steamed turnips, bean sprouts, lettuce leaves, grated carrots, minced meat, thinly sliced fried tofu, chopped peanuts or peanut powder, fried shallots, and shredded omelet; Indonesian Murtabak,, made by spinning pastry until very thin, like filo pastry, then shallow-frying it in a custom made flattened heavy wok. The ingredients are added, then the pastry is wrapped around the ingredients to make a parcel of minced beef, onions, eggs and salt and served with curry; Vietnamese Spring rolls, juicy prawns, rice vermicelli, julienned carrots, bean sprouts, and Thai basil and mint wrapped in translucent rice papers and Malaysian Roti Prata, a Southeast Asian interpretation of India’s Paratha. A mixture of ghee, egg, flour and water kneaded thoroughly, flattened, oiled and folded repeatedly. It is then allowed to proof and rise, and the process is repeated. The final round of preparation consists of flattening the dough ball, coating it with oil and then cooking on a flat iron skillet. The ideal Roti Prata is flat, fluffy on the inside but crispy and flaky on the outside. It is traditionally served with curry or for the adventurous with sugar or condensed milk and banana.
GLOBETROTTER’S OODLES OF NOODLES
Unwrapped from your gastronomic inhibitions, venture further into culinary fantasyland as Chef Alvin masterfully unravels the aces up his sleeves in the tomato and black olive flavor-infused and home-made Italian penne, fetuccini and spaghettini pasta and spinach ravioli with choice of pesto, bolognese, herbs and tomato sauce; his trademark rendition of the must-try Singaporean Laksa, this irresistible concoction of noodles made from rice flour swathed in velvety gravy made from spices, herbs, dried shrimp, coconut milk, chili and complete with Chef Alvin’s secret ingredients and other oodles of noodles particularly Singaporean Chicken Hor Fan and Char Kway Teow; Thai Kwey Teow Ped (Duck Noodle Soup) and Indonesian Mee Soto.

SWEET ENDINGS
As fitting endnote to your gastronomic expedition, sink your teeth into decadent Filipino classic desserts with a gourmet twist of Halo-halo, the all-year icy favorite; and to-die-for crème brulee, tiramisu, petit fours, fruit-flavored cheesecakes and other sweet treats which even the staunchest culinary critic could not say no to.

Have your little gastronomic getaway in the Metro, traipse off to the Riviera Café’s sensational buffet spread whipped up by its award-winning Executive Chef Alvin Ng. For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts.

15th Anniversary 50% Suite Deals at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Presidential Suite

Millennium Suite

Junior Suite Room

Junior Suite Room

In celebration of its 15th year milestone, the Heritage Hotel Manila launches its 15-day Suite sale starting August 1 until August 15, 2009 with 50% off on all Suites valid for stay from August 1 to December 31, 2009.

“As a gesture of appreciation to our supporters on our 15th Year anniversary and as a way of boosting industries and individuals affected by the global economic recession, we are extending an unprecedented half the price Suite deals during a limited period only. Our pivotal drive is stimulate new bookings among corporate business particularly the MICE sector and even the leisure sector composed of couples and families who are planning weekend or holiday getaways.” stated Mr. Eddie Yeo, General Manager, Heritage Hotel.

“It is an unparalleled limited Anniversary promotion at value for money rates. For the Suite deals, guests will be entitled to gain access to the privilege of luxurious accommodation replete with the contemporary opulence of the Suite’s bright and cozy new ambiance, Butler service in select suites and well-appointed amenities and perks. We encourage everyone to plan ahead. Early Suite deal bookings in time for the holiday season and upcoming concerts and events in the burgeoning SM Mall of Asia Complex and SMX Convention Centre, Manila Bay area are quite in demand,” added Mr. Yeo.

Suite deals start as low as PhP 4,500.00++ for the ultra-modern and spacious escape at the Junior Suite inclusive of Millennium Club perks and privileges such as exclusive access to the Club Lounge wherein guests can indulge in the complimentary continental breakfast, hors d’ oeuvres and all day coffee and tea as well as complimentary internet access, advantage of personalized service such as express check-in and express check-out courtesy of our highly-trained Guest Service Officers, business and concierge service, discount on F&B and services, two-hour complimentary use of the meeting room and complimentary pressing of one garment per day. The Executive Suite comes with a separate roomy living area with a touch of contemporary art.

The Millennium Suite and Presidential Suite which for the record were only reserved for international A-listers and diplomats are part of the limited Suite deals promo. Experience the height of exquisite refinements and the perfect view of the famed Manila Bay Sunset and the cityscape at the luxuriously-appointed 110 sqm Millennium Suite or the more spacious 130 sqm Presidential Suite. Both premiere suites have separate spacious living and dining rooms, kitchen and jacuzzi. The contemporary ambiance of the premiere Suites is complemented by some of the best works of Nestor Vinluan, a multi-awarded Filipino Abstract Painter. Guests at the premiere suites have the pleasure of the Club perks and privileges and Butler service.

The Heritage Hotel Manila is nestled at the crossroads of Metro Manila’s main thoroughfares, Roxas Boulevard and EDSA. It is only fifteen minutes away from the international and domestic airports; and the nearest international hotel to the SM Mall of Asia Complex which is reputed to be the largest shopping mall in the Philippines. At the Heritage Hotel, guests might find luck at three floors of the in-house 24-hour famous PAGCOR Casino and gastronomic bliss at the Riviera Café famed for its continental, fusion and Southeast Asian cuisine in a bountiful lunch and dinner buffet spread especially whipped up by multi-awarded Executive Chef Alivn Ng.

Rate is valid to local residents and foreigners with ACR. Booking is direct only, prior reservation is required and is subject to room availability. For inquiries and reservations, please call 854-8888 or e-mail reservationsmanager@heritagehotelmanila.com

The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by Millennium Hotels and Resorsts with more than 100 hotels worldwide, making it one of the largest owned and managed hotel groups in the world.

“Passion Seasons… Fashion Sizzles… Our Italian Cuisine An Italian Food Promo at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Diners fueling their desire for the bold, eclectic and rich flavors of Italia definitely get a chance to refresh their wardrobe with elegant and glamorous Italian vibe when they win one of the raffle prizes of four (4) PhP 5,000.00 Linea Italia gift certificates every time they lavish in the Riviera Café’s lunch and dinner buffet spread from June 22 to July 4, 2009.
In partnership with the Italian Trade Commission for the “Amore – Italian Festival,” a total of PhP 20,000.00 worth of Linea Italia Gift Certificates and a roundtrip ticket for 2 via KLM to Italy are at stake for diners in hot culinary pursuit of Italian cuisine seasoned with the Heritage Hotel Chef’s passion for perfection. Each gastronomic creation at the Riviera Café’s buffet is meticulously prepared and only the freshest picks and ingredients make it to your plate.

Sashay down the Riviera Café’s Venice-like ambiance and find oneself virtually in the shoes of Robert de Niro or Monica Belucci fully garbed in any of Linea Italia’ premier brands: Versace Jeans Couture, Just Cavali, Aniye By, Messori, Roberto Cavalli, Sandro Ferrore, Sorbino, Cerruti and Valentino while languidly taking a culinary tour of Italy in one place. Perhaps, the universe might conspire for one to win the cool, hip, sexy, luxurious, playful and daring new clothes for the modern man and woman. Then like a true lover of the finer things in life, roll up your sleeves for freshly rolled pasta dough incarnated into ravioli, fettuccine, or tortellini marvelously given a new lease of flavors in red, white, and pesto sauces. From Puttanesca, Bolognese, seafood marinara to Risotto with Shrimp and Zucchini, you’re simply spoilt for choice.

Throw your inhibitions to the wind and indulge in hand-made pizza and anti pasta such as Lamb Chop with Mint Pesto and Jus, Romaine Oxtail Stew, Grilled Fish with Anchovy Butter and Caper, Chicken Vesuvio (Pollo Au Vesuvio), Gnocchi Alla Giordano, Pescespada a Ghiotta (Swordfish with Tomato, Olives and Capers), Red Snapper Livornese, Cozze A Reganti (Mussel), Chicken Calabrese with Olives and Potatoes, Stewed Mussel in Celery, Onion and White Wine Polenta, Steak Alla Pizzaiola (Beef Steak with Tomato Sauce), Ratatouille Nicoise, Osso Bucco Gremolata, Beef Meatballs (Polpette Alla Casalinge), Chicken Florentine, Cilantro Squid Salad, Gazpacho Salad Mediterranean Salad and other Italian culinary temptations.

Wind down in the silky smooth goodness of Tiramisu, Zucotto, Caramel- Apple Coffee Cake and Amaretto Cheese Cake paired with a cup of cappuccino or espresso.

For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts with more than 110 properties worldwide. Per DTI NCR Permit No. A1-0235 Series of 2009. Per DTI NCR Permit No. 2706. Series of 2009

Indonesian Spice and Everything Nice at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Roti Plata

Lapis Legit

Seafood Sambal Matah

May 25 - June 7, 2009

Riviera Café

Lunch/Dinner Buffet

Php 1,100++

For the 3rd year in a row, the Indonesian Embassy and The Heritage Hotel Manila in partnership with Cebu Pacific Airlines and Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta whisk to town a tandem of popular Indonesian Guest Chefs Augustinus Alfredo Sega and Primadi Herwantoro to cast their magic spells in the kitchen for ”Indonesian Spice and Everything Nice,” an Indonesian Food Promo amidst an international buffet spread for lunch and dinner from May 25 to June 7, 2009.

Crack up your appetite for exotic flavors at the Hot Sambal Dipping Bar and Traditional Indonesian Crackers station. Then lavish in seduction of spices that simply enthralls the palate: Daging sambal matah (Pan shirred beef toss with Balinese spices), Rujak buah (Young fruit with sweet peanut dipping), Daging besengek (Stewed beef in coconut coriander sauce), Ayam ganemo (Stewed fried chicken in green chili spicy), Rajungan bangka (Stewed crab in hot tomato ginger sauce), NasiMie goreng jawa ( Javanese fried noodle), Ayam bakar rujak (candlenut roast chicken), Sate ayam (Chicken skewer with peanut sauce) and Bandeng woku belanga (Steamed marinated milk fish).

A somersault of more diverse and intriguing flavors await at the interactive kitchen theatre for Kue terang bulan (Sumatranese pancake) Martabak telur (Egg in Hand folded dough), Tongseng kambing (Sweet dark Lamb curry), Lumpia semarang (Semarang fried vegetable roll) as well as the Noodle Nook for Cwimie malang (Minced beef noodle), Soto mie bogor(Noodle soup with spring roll), Laksa betawi(Shrimp coconut noodle soup).

On another hand, Vegans and Vegetarians will be elated with classical Indonesian gastronomic delights bursting with unique herbs and aromatic spices: Rujak buah (Young fruit with sweet peanut dipping), Selada Tondano (Young mango and Papaya salad), Tahu telur (Fried egg tofu with sweet Soya), Orak arik (Traditional scrambled vegetables), Karedok (Mix raw vegetables with peanut sauce), Selada Padang (Indonesian vegetable salad), Acar kuning (Yellow pickled vegetable), Asinan Betawi (Batavians sweet pickled) and Gado-gado (Blanch Mix vegetables with peanut sauce).

For sweet and happy endings, the Es cendol (Rice spetzel cocktail), Kue lapis Surabaya (Javanese chiffon cake), Kue Lumpur (Mud cake), Bubur sumsum (Rice mousse in glass) Es teller (Young coconut and avocado cocktail) are simply to-die-for.

Indonesian Guest Chef Agustinus and Primadi both from the Millennium Hotel, Jakarta (a sister property of The Heritage Hotel Manila) with decades of culinary expertise in Indonesian delights revisits the country to orchestrate these symphony of splendid Indonesian flavors & textures complete with the drumbeat of rich culinary traditions and varying high notes and soft hints of the sweet, pungent, sour, chili-hot, spicy, tangy, creamy & crisp resounding on the palate.

Guests for Lunch or Dinner Buffet also had a chance to win the grand prize of a Jakarta Vacation Package inclusive of a 3D2N Stay with Breakfast for 2 at the Millennium Hotel and two (2) round trip tickets Manila-Jakarta and other earth-shaking prizes. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. AI-0187, Series of 2009.

For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com. The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts with more than 110 properties worldwide.

++Rate inclusive of 12%VAT but subject to 10% Service Charge and 0.825% Local Tax

PER DTI NCR Permit No. A1-0187 series of 2009

Boracay Cruise Surprise on Mother's Day

May 10, 2009

Riviera Café

Buffet Lunch/Dinner

Php 1,288++

Dine and get a chance to win a luxurious 3 days 2 nights 7107 Island Cruise to Boracay for 2 persons inclusive of full board meals and other marvelous prizes in the Lucky Dip.

For inquiries and reservations please call 854.8888 or email foodbev@heritagehotelmanila.com

Mother’s Day Splurge and Save at The Heritage Hotel Manila

Never underestimate your mom’s recessionista-savvy chops, mothers simply know best how to live the high life in full swing while actually scrimping for a rainy day. Follow moms’ footsteps to the Riviera Café, Heritage Hotel Manila for the entire month of May to “Splurge and Save! --- Splurge on Flavors and Save on pesos” in celebration of Mother’s Day. Polish your social daring for impressing your family and loved ones at the at the posh 5-Star Deluxe international Lunch/Dinner buffet spread for a marked down PhP 900.00++ per person or 30% savings from regular buffet rate of PhP 1,288.00++ for the month of May only except on Mother’s Day (May 10, 2009) wherein a special rate and loads of prizes are prepped up for diners.
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Refine your taste for the good life while stretching the power of your pesos in the bountiful feast of diverse textures, rich flavors and elegant Eastern and Western cuisine especially the mesmerizing renditions of French, Italian, Mediterranean, Malay, Singaporean, Filipino fusion, an array Japanese sushi and other culinary creations.

Set your epicurean journey to high gear at the Riviera Café as you unravel the thrills of Peranakan or Nonya Singaporean cuisine taking center stage at the kaleidoscopic buffet. This richly-layered cuisine is a blend of Chinese ingredients and elaborate slow cooking techniques interplaying with Malay herbs and spices. The lavishness, intricate preparation & presentation of exquisite signature Peranakan or Nonya cuisine is sealed in every delightful bite of the best and must-try Satay, Hainanese Chicken Rice and Laksa in town, only found at the Heritage Hotel Manila.

Plus, on Mother’s Day for only PhP 1,288.00++ enjoy a marvelous buffet spread and a 3D2N Boracay Cruise Surprise courtesy of 7,107 Islands Cruise and other gifts and giveaways from Accesorize, 7 for All Mankind, Gallos Pasta, Foot for the Gods and David’s Salon await diners in the Lucky Dip.

Splurge once more on happiness for your 5-star experience and save on the room rate. Rejuvenate overnight in the brand new ultramodern yet warm & cozy ambiance of the Superior Room with Buffet Breakfast for two complete with a free use of swimming pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi and free scheduled shuttle service to SM Mall of Asia, the latest entertainment hotspot in Manila for only PhP 5,000. NET.

Have your little “Splurge and Save” getaway in the metro, traipse off to the Heritage Hotel Manila for a recharging break in its contemporary oasis and a sensational gastronomic voyage at Riviera Café. For inquiries and dining reservations, call The Heritage Hotel Manila at 854-8888 or e-mail reservationsmanager@heritagehotelmanila.com.
The Heritage Hotel Manila is managed by the Millennium Hotels and Resorts with more than 110 properties worldwide.