A magical “Christmas of Dreams” transforms City of Dreams Manila into golden yuletide wonderland, unwrapping a predominantly Filipino festive décor and alluring holiday offerings. The integrated resorts and casino have also rolled special menus and dishes to celebrate the Christmas cheer.
Crystal Dragon – City of Dreams Manila’s signature restaurant for Cantonese cuisine and regional Chinese specialties, highlights a five-course set menu available for lunch and dinner until January 1, 2025. Guests can enjoy Deep-fried Fluffy Abalone with marinated seaweed and micro herbs; Rich Lobster Bisque with poached Hokkaido scallop and crab meat; Wok-fried Wagyu Beef with Chinese yam in black bean sauce, crispy dough stick and king mushroom; Creamy Braised Green Lobster with shimeji mushroom, and crispy dragon beard vermicelli; and Baked Alaska Flambé.
Elaborate Christmas dinners reflecting Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s new-style Japanese cuisine beckon at Nobu Manila, with a five-course dinner tasting menu on December 24 and 25. At P6,653.57 net per person, the menu commences with a complimentary chef’s choice of appetizer followed by a sampler of Nobu Sashimi. A seasonal selection of assorted sushi and Chawanmushi with rock shrimp and truffle come after. The Lobster with Truffle Yuzu dressing, mixed mushrooms and crispy garlic chips; and Braised Wagyu Short Ribs with wasabi mashed potato, cranberry sake-mirin reduction, are the tasting menu’s pièce de resistance with the meal closing out with a Chestnut Brûlée with chocolate sorbet and tonka bean foam.
Haliya invites diners for a Filipino noche buena that evokes the flavors of the season on December 24 for dinner and on December 25 for lunch. The signature modern Filipino restaurant of City of Dreams Manila offers customized Filipino Christmas menu with a la carte choices comprised of Yuletide Ensalada, Suam na Lamang Dagat, Pork Chop with baby carrots, brussels sprouts, crispy bacon, broccolini, celeriac crème, jamonado pork jus, pineapple and pickled green apple, and Kastanyas Broas comprised of chestnut cheesecake, broas (ladyfingers), caramelized saba banana, apricot gel, vanilla mousse Chantilly and mixed berries.
Hyatt Regency Manila’s The Café brings the season’s flavors through a curated Christmas buffet spread of local and international cuisine available for lunch and dinner on December 24 and 25. Lunch service highlights include Slow-Roasted Wagyu Whole Beef Leg, Masala-rubbed Roasted Trevally, Thai-style Whole Fried Chicken and Crispy Pata at the fry counter, and assorted skewers of meat and vegetables from the grill section.
Not to be missed for the dinner spread are the Roasted Peking Duck and Tuna and Salmon Sashimi. Completing the lunch and dinner spread are a hefty selection of Italian, Japanese, and Korean favorites, dim sum, roasting and noodle choices at the Asian section; seafood options; various cold cuts, cheeses, and salads at the cold section; and assorted pastries and desserts.
Christmas wafts in the air at Café Society, with various holiday-themed confections transforming the cafe into a whimsical Christmas wonderland. Playful chocolate sculptures, gingerbread houses alongside a spread of confections and pastries are offered until the end of December.
