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Manila Bulletin devider Lifestyle devider Food devider Chef Jereme Leung returns to Conrad Manila with new culinary showcase

Chef Jereme Leung returns to Conrad Manila with new culinary showcase

Published Apr 15, 2025 11:30 pm

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Michelin-recognized chef Jereme Leung is making a much-anticipated return to China Blue, his signature restaurant at Conrad Manila, with a limited-time multi-course menu that celebrates Chinese culinary heritage through innovative technique and exceptional ingredients.

Running from April 22 to 30, the special dining experience will highlight Leung’s sophisticated “East-meets-West” approach, combining regional Chinese flavors with modern presentation. Known for his meticulous craftsmanship and artistic flair, Chef Jereme has curated a set menu that blends locally sourced and East Asian ingredients in ways that are both refined and deeply rooted in tradition.

“Conrad Manila is honored to once again host Chef Jereme Leung, whose extraordinary culinary talents continually redefine dining experiences,” said Fabio Berto, general manager of Conrad Manila. “This showcase underscores our commitment to curating inspired experiences that truly reflect the exceptional culinary heritage and innovation of China Blue. Guests can anticipate an extraordinary dining experience, where each meticulously crafted dish by Chef Leung tells a unique story of flavor, artistry, and refinement.”

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Chef Jereme Leung

A pioneer in contemporary Chinese cuisine, Leung's hallmark is reinterpreting regional dishes with contemporary touches. This season’s offering includes a carefully composed menu beginning with striking appetizers: suckling pig stuffed with black glutinous rice and salted egg; deep-fried sea cucumber and shrimp paired with taro and a spicy hawthorn sauce; and a savory tube filled with marinated dehydrated vegetables, century egg and porcini mushroom sauce.

The soup course is an umami-rich yellow croaker broth, slow-boiled with water bamboo shoot and black fungus, delivering depth and clarity in flavor.

For the main course, Leung presents a trio of dishes that showcase his culinary precision. The slow-cooked duck leg is lacquered in a glaze of pickled olive and dark sweet soy, balancing savory and tangy notes. A tender steamed spinach egg custard is crowned with seared U.S. scallop and finished with dry scallop and pickled ginger sauce. Finally, poached flat noodles are dressed in fresh crab meat, fragrant shallots, and spring onion sauce—a luxurious yet comforting take on a staple.

Dessert is a visual and textural delight: a chocolate tree accompanied by pandan sponge and raspberry ice cream, melding Southeast Asian flavors with patisserie aesthetics.

“Returning to Conrad Manila is truly special; and I am excited to present dishes that merge traditional Chinese culinary techniques with innovative modern techniques,” Jereme said. “Each element is chosen with care, with the collective purpose of taking diners through a deeply immersive and memorable experience that celebrate the richness of Chinese cuisine.”

Chef Jereme will be present at China Blue from April 22 to 24 to meet guests and share the inspiration behind his creations. The set menu is priced at PHP 6,588 nett per person and is available for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For reservations, guests may call +632 8833 9999 or +639176504043, or email [email protected].

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