Did you know that among the 18 crops mentioned in Bahay Kubo, none are native to the Philippines? Ironic for a Philippine folk song, right? This Filipino Food Month, Belmont Hotel Manila collaborates with John Sherwin Felix of Lokalpedia to highlight our native crops – as well as other overlooked, unexplored, and lesser-known Filipino ingredients – by incorporating them as the main ingredients of their dinner buffet spread!

Some of the lesser-known native Filipino ingredients: Asin Tibuok, Tablea, Sampaguita, and Gamet.

Balbacua at Cafe Belmont’s Filipino Food Month Buffet

“Through this collaboration, we aim to shine a spotlight on the often overlooked, unexplored, and lesser-known ingredients that are the heart and soul of our vibrant food culture,” Belmont Hotel Manila beautifully wrote in a statement.

Experience authentic Filipino flavors like never before at Cafe Belmont and indulge in the rich taste of Filipino cuisine! This special dinner buffet at Cafe Belmont is available every Friday and Saturday this April, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. To give you a sneak peek, check out some of the dishes below!

The salad station at Cafe Belmont’s special dinner buffet this Filipino Food Month.

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Desserts at Cafe Belmont’s special dinner buffet this Filipino Food Month.

Cafe Belmont’s special dinner buffet that’s truly Filipino is priced at Php 1,450 nett/person. Entrance for children aged 5 years and below is free, and 6 to 12 years old are entitled to a 50% discount.

Don’t miss it! Call (02) 5318 8888 or send a Viber message to +639270079952 for reservations or email [email protected]

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