Thai fare at Soi
Soi’s ValenThai meal for two (P750) includes Soi’s Chicken Green Curry, Pad Thai Tofu, Fresh Spring Roll and Sala Shake.
Soi branches: SM Fairview, SM Megamall, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Manila, Glorietta 2, Alabang Town Center, SM Cebu and SM Iloilo
Dinner for two at Mangan
Dinner for two at Mangan Restaurant (P999) includes a choice between Ensaladang Talong or Everybody’s Lumpia; Suam na Tahong Soup; and a choice between Sizzling Chicken or Crispy Adobo for the main course. It also includes Watermelon Shake and Tibok Tibok topped with strawberries for dessert.
Mangan branches: Glorietta 2, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, SM Mall of Asia, SM City Manila and The Annex SM City North Edsa
Visayan dishes at Cabalen
Cabalen celebrates the festive flavors of Visayas’ Dinagyang, Sinulog and Ati-Atihan festivals.
There’s Cebu’s Ngohiong, slow-cooked Balbacua and Humba Visaya. For healthy and light eaters, there’s Iloilo’s Law-Uy and Tawi-Tawi’s Gusô Salad. There’s also La Paz Batchoy and Nilarang na Salmon Belly, Bacolod’s classic Inasal or the Cebuanos’ Stir-fried Bam-i.
For dessert, there’s the crispy Pinaypay and Puto Maya.
Cabalen has 44 branches nationwide.
Set menu at Kitsho
Kitsho has a special Valentine set menu priced at P1,960 for two. The gustatory experience starts with Tuna Sweet and Spicy Salad, followed by Fish Sake Soup. Main course is Hamachi (yellow tail tuna) Katsu while dessert is Buttercream cake. The meal comes with two complimentary glasses of red or white wine or beer.
Diners who prefer the buffet spread can enjoy their favorite Japanese dishes at P1,350 for lunch.
Kitsho Japanese Restaurant & Sake Bar: G/F, Hotel Jen Manila, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City; tel. 9943623 or 8776379.
Valentine promo at Richmonde
Richmond Café at Richmonde Hotel Ortigas has a special dinner buffet (P1,498 net per person) planned for Valentine’s Day. Included are Italian-inspired dishes, seafood starters and cold cuts, assorted salads, breads and soups. Choices for the plated entrée are grilled rib eye with mushroom sauce and pan-seared salmon with lemon cream sauce.
Price is inclusive of a glass of red or white wine.
Richmonde Hotel Ortigas: 21 San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City; tel. 6387777