With all the recent news about the current state of the airlines in the Philippines, it's no wonder that many people are hesitant to travel. But what if there was a way to experience the thrill of travel without having to leave the comfort of your own city?
That's where Hilton Manila's Four Hands Culinary Series comes in. This unique event features a rotating cast of top chefs from around the world, who come to the Philippines to share their culinary expertise with Hilton Manila guests.
The latest installment of the Four Hands Culinary Series features renowned Balinese chef Wayan Juni Ardhana, the executive sous chef at Hilton Bali.
Some of the dishes served at Hilton Manila's Four Hands Culinary Series Balinese Food Festival
From June 16 to June 30, food enthusiasts and culture aficionados alike will have the opportunity to indulge in the vibrant tastes and rich heritage of Bali.
Hilton Manila general manager John Lucas.
Chef Juni brings with him 22 years of experience in the industry, and his expertise will be on full display at the Four Hands Culinary Series.
Chef Ryan of Hilton Manila
"The Four Hands Culinary Series at Kusina Sea Kitchens is an extraordinary opportunity for food enthusiasts to savor the authentic flavors of Bali," said Hilton Manila general manager John Lucas at the dinner unveiling of their culinary series. "We are thrilled to bring Chef Juni to Manila, as he will take our guests on a culinary journey through Bali's rich gastronomic culture."
Chef Ryan, Chef Juni, and Hilton marketing and communications country director Aleah Alam at the first day of the Four Hands Culinary Series
Manila Bulletin Lifestyle attended the first day of the Four Hands Culinary Series. We tried Soto Ayam, a traditional chicken soup that is hearty and flavorful; Bebek Betutu, roasted duck dish marinated in a blend of spices and herbs; Sambal Udang, a spicy prawn sambal made with chili peppers, shrimp, and coconut milk; Nasi Goreng, a classic Indonesian fried rice dish; and Beef Rendang: A beef curry that is slow-cooked in coconut milk and spices.
Chef Juni of Hilton Bali
Apart from the Indonesian fare we also took advantage of Kusina Sea Kitchens' dinner buffet spread. There were cheeses, unlimited wine, sodas, Filipino food, and Japanese food as well.
We sampled all the Balinese dishes.
Hilton Manila's Kusina Sea Kitchens will be serving the Balinese buffet for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The promo is priced at P2500++ for lunch and P2800++ for dinner. As a limited-time offer, patrons who book a table for four will receive a 25% discount.
The Indonesian spread at Kusina Sea Kitchens
"We believe that our Four Hands Culinary Series at Kusina Sea Kitchens is the perfect opportunity for Manila residents to experience for themselves the vibrant culture and flavors of Bali, without having too travel far," added John Lucas. "We invite everyone to join us for this remarkable gastronomic journey."
*Two lucky diners of the promotion will also get a chance to win a four days, three nights stay at Hilton Bali, with roundtrip tickets to Denpasar sponsored by Cebu Pacific. (Per DTI Permit No. FTEB-170028, Series of 2023)*
For inquiries and reservations, please call +63 2 7239 7788, send an email to MNLPH_F&[email protected] or visit https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mnlphhi-hilton-manila/. Follow @hiltonmanila on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.