Philippine restaurant makes it to 'Asia's 50 best restaurants'

MANILA, Philippines - Asia's 50 best restaurants have been named on Monday, and Philippines' Gallery Vask ranked 39 on their list.

Located on the fifth floor of Clipp Centerin BGC, the restaurant which offers modern Spanish cuisine with a Filipino twist is the only restaurant from the Philippines which made it to the cut.

Gallery Vask, through their social media page announced the good news.

 

We are pleased to share with you that Gallery Vask has been recently awarded as the 39th Best in Asia—and Best in the Philippines—in the prestigious Asia's 50 Best Restaurants list. We would like to extend our gratitude for your continued support, which inspires us to give you the best dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. For reservations, please contact 0917 546 1673 or email experience@galleryvask.com. Thank you!

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Feb 29, 2016 at 8:44pm PST

Gallery Vask, as described by the group, is a restaurant that sees the marriage of art and food.

"Gallery Vask is set in a constantly evolving art space inspired by people, nature, memories, textures, techniques, travels and history. The exclusive dining area seats 20 people and showcases Filipino art curated by architect and artist Juan Carlo Calma, alongside the food of chef Jose Luis ‘Chele’ González," it said on the description.

Among the standout dishes you can order in the restaurant are Tiradito of raw tuna loin, kinilaw gel with coconut milk, calamansi and tabon-tabon.

Hundreds of experts made the decision on which restaurants should be included on the list. Here's the link to the complete list.

Filipina chef and restaurateur Margarita “Gaita” Araneta-Forés on Tuesday afternoon was also named by the award-giving group as Asia’s best female chef in 2016.