Holiday eats: 10 Serendra restos that are perfect for Christmas reunions
MANILA, Philippines – ‘Tis the season for Christmas gatherings, reunions, and get-togethers! Have you found the best restaurants yet to celebrate the season with your family, friends and relatives over good food and great ambience?
Why don’t you check out some restaurants in Serendra (@iloveserendra) in Bonifacio Global City? We’ve got a good list of suggestions below:
Sentro 1771
When you and your peers want to stick with your Pinoy favorites, gather around a table at Sentro 1771 where Filipino cuisine is served at its best and even offered for holiday catering and take-outs. You can learn more about that by visiting their Facebook page or website.
Fresh Smoked Fish Spring Rolls
Inihaw na Baboy
Camote CupsSaboten
Love Japanese food? Saboten is a zen place to be. Bring your friends or family this season to try the newest item in their menu, the Shabu-Shabu. It’s perfect for the cold weather and your Japanese cravings.
Agedashi Tofu
Deep-fried Jumbo Oysters
Saboten Shabu-ShabuDrop by Saboten’s Facebook page to know more about their latest offerings.
Chelsea Grand Café
The unique and stylish interior of Chelsea Grand Café makes it a perfect place not just for a homey dining experience but also for delectable desserts. And speaking of desserts, Chelsea is offering some of their baked products for sale for the holidays. You can check out their Facebook page for more information.
Simply Grilled Jumbo Prawns
Spicy Garlic Squid Ink & ChorizoMary Grace
Another well-loved Filipino restaurant today is Mary Grace. And if you’re a patron, it’s impossible you’d miss dining here this Christmas. For the season, Mary Grace is offering customized cakes for pre-ordering. They have deadlines, however, so be sure to check their Facebook page for details.
And when you do drop by this lovely place, don’t forget to indulge in these:
Grilled Kesong Puti
Mary Grace Mushroom Cream
Mango BeneLartizan
Tea in Paris, anyone? Have it at Lartizan. If you’re bringing with you more than five persons, Lartizan has a special room where you can enjoy authentic French cuisine together in a more private setup. They can even customize a menu for you.
Here are some French bites you need to try at Lartizan:
Chicken Vol-Au-Vent with Mixed Wild Mushroom Sauce
Shrimp Linguini Gambas Style
Rouge Provence tea
Degustation dessert platterZao Vietnamese Bistro
Whether you and your peers are into Vietnamese cuisine or you just want to indulge in a good cup of Vietnamese coffee, you should drop by Zao.
These photos better do more of the convincing:
Crispy Spring Rolls
Zao Barbecue Platter
Garlic Butter Glazed ShrimpsLearn more about their offerings by visiting their Facebook page.
Balducci Ristorante
Christmas dinner over true Italian cuisine? Balducci’s menu won’t fail you. Also, for Christmas, Balducci is offering a Christmas package, gift certificates, and set menus. You can drop by their Facebook page for more information.
Grilled steak
Balducci’s Christmas packageMurray & D’Vine
Dubbed as the “biggest little bar in the Philippines”, Murray & D’Vine is not just excellent in burgers, ribs and wings but also in all drinks they serve. So if you feel like having a YOLO Friday night for a Christmas gathering, Murray & D’Vine is the place to go. You may check out their website for more information.
Mojito
Baby Back Ribs
Shrimp and Garlic FlatbreadAbe
Another good restaurant that serves great Filipino food (with Kapampangan slant) is Abe. For Christmas, their function room which fits 50 pax, is as welcoming as always. They are also offering some of their best dishes as holiday take-outs. Each serving is good for 10 people.
Sugpo sa Gata
Fern SaladLearn more about Abe through their Facebook page.
Larry’s Café and Bar
Another bar in Serendra that’s perfect for holiday gatherings is Larry’s Café and Bar. The dim lights and intimate setting is attractive to both family reunions and barkada hangouts. Here’s a couple of selections from their menu:
Watermelon Salad
American Beef StewAside from great food and ambience in these restaurants, what further amplifies the dining experience in these restaurants is high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity powered by Globe with its Go Wi-Fi service.
In line with efforts to elevate the state of Philippine internet, Globe recently rolled out ultra-fast Wi-Fi connection with speeds ranging from 16 Mbps up to 100 Mbps, depending on the density of foot traffic. Go Wi-Fi is initially offered for free in Serendra and will cover more commercial areas soon. Globe customers get 60 minutes per day of access while non-Globe customers get 30 minutes per day of access during the trial period.
"This project supports our commitment to further elevate the state of Philippine internet given the undeniable impact of high-speed internet in the lives of our customers. We're hoping this initiative of providing ultra-fast internet connection in major areas of convergence such as Serendra would help build momentum of further driving economic activities in the country," Globe Chief Technical and Information Officer Gil Genio said.
All 10 restaurants, along with Mogu Japanese Bar and Grill, Gelatissimo Café, Powerbooks, Wang Fu Chinese Café, Coldstone Creamery, and 8 Cuts Burger Blends, are equipped with the telco’s Go Wi-Fi service.
With fast Internet connectivity, it’s now more fun to upload photos and lots of food shots, take selfies with friends and family members, check and update social media accounts, play games, and watch videos all while enjoying sumptuous food and wonderful company of friends, family members, and relatives during this merry season of Christmas.
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Happy holiday eating!
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