Two Asian Culinary Traditions at The Café, Hyatt City of Dreams

Hyatt City of Dreams Manila will celebrate two great Asian cuisines this coming June and July! Step on a wonderful culinary journey through China and India as we enter the half of 2016 and go back in time to the origins of Silk Road and the spice trade, arguably responsible for the complex flavor profiles that the whole world enjoys today.

During the food tasting event, Chef Mark from The Café charmed us with some Cantonese and Indian cuisine.

From June 14 to 19, they would introduce flavors from the region of Guangdong, China, where Cantonese cuisine has its roots. Hyatt City of Dreams Manila and Hyatt Regency Dongguan come together to bring this culinary experience to guests through mild, fresh and natural flavors with the help of visiting Cantonese chefs Xi Qing Hui and Zhao Pan Fei.

One of my favorites is Deep-Fried Parrot Fish with Cantonese Chili Sauce. Its flesh is so tender and delicate and I think the sweet and sour sauce was perfectly mixed as it left me drooling.

The dish above is best paired with Fried Rice with Scallop, Shrimp, Carrots and Asparagus.

Wok- Fried Prawns and Asparagus with Black Fungus in XO Sauce

Stir-Fried Vermicelli with Prawns

Pork Asado

Crispy Pork Belly Macau Style

While on July 17 to 24, Chef Ajith Kumar from Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, New Delhi joins the team at The Café, bearing spices and recipes for Indian favorites rich with aromas and complex

tastes. Enjoy Indian gustatory discoveries such as south Indian thali and other Indian

delicacies.

My first experience with Indian cuisine wasn’t really good because of its strong and pungent flavor which hugged my dress the entire day but because of this Hyatt experience, I’ve had a change of heart.

We started with Kachumber Salad, an appetizer made with mixed vegetable diced and tossed in olive oil, then we tried Aloo Chat, a potato dish laced with Chat Masala, onion and tomato, and Chana Chat, chickpeas dish tossed in shallot tomatoes and green chilies. The scent were not too strong but the spices were all present in my taste buds.

Paneer Makhani Soup – Cottage Cheese Simmered in Tomato Sauce, Spike with Fenugreek

Chicken 65, the one I am holding with my left hand on the photo below, is another favorite. The chicken meat is really soft and its garlic chili paste glides over your taste buds like it’s the best sauce to exist.

Maes Ke Sooley was really impressive. Compared to other smoked lamb meat, this one is wonderfully seasoned with different spices and not malansa. If you happen to spot this during the festival, you definitely should try it!

Planning to dine at The Café and experience these food festivals? Use the promo code 

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to get a complimentary iced tea when dining in. Guests must LIKE and FOLLOW all Hyatt COD Manila’s social media accounts and show proof upon dining in.

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To know more about these upcoming Asian culinary celebrations at The Café, please visit

codmanilahyatt.com or call +632 691 1234, extension 1162.

About The Café

The Café is the main dining space at Hyatt City of Dreams Manila. The bustling 315-seat

venue offers a range of seating options, from cozy circular booths to private and semiprivate

rooms to standalone tables in the heart of all the action. Open 24 hours a day, The

Café is an interactive show-kitchen restaurant where experienced chefs perform live culinary

theater at vibrant cooking and buffet stations, with hot dishes prepared à la minute to ensure

freshness and optimum flavor. Each of the counters — Italian, Grill and Griddle, Asian, Deli,

Comfort Food and Favorites, and Pastry — showcases a different culinary production.