When In Manila was invited for the official debut of Acaci, Acacia Hotel Manila‘s newest dining spot in the South of the Metro. And I was there to cover the event with my craving for a new adventure for food loving.
Acaci is the buffet restaurant of the hotel. Located just above the lobby, the restaurant has a dedicated floor. The restaurant offers an “East meets West” theme, from which diners can have their fill of local and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Acaci is divided into stations, giving guests the opportunity to interact with the chefs who would prepare the dish, making the entire experience more personalized.
Starting July 11, 2012, the restaurant will offer its sumptuous buffet spread for Php995 nett per person for breakfast, lunch, and dinner inclusive of one round of Iced Tea or Pandan Juice.
During the Grand Launching of Acaci we were indulge first hand with the hotel’s hospitality and generosity. For starters we had some good hors d’oeuvres and wine. Here are some pictures we have taken.
At the Launching Party, food enthusiast and alike gathered, to witness the official pitch in of Acaci. Executive Chef Raffy Hubilla, an industry veteran was part of the recognized people to thank for the success of the event.
During the dinner, we were able to capture the beauty and elegance of the food being served. It is a super treat for the eyes and your palate. The taste is truly expensive. Classy. Worth every cent of your money. Perfect for breakfast with your family, lunch with your friends or a dinner date for two.
Here is the list of their menu.
APPETIZER SALAD BAR STATION
Organic Fresh Green Lettuce Romaine, Red & Green Lollo Rosso, Arugula,
Tatsoi, Mizuna Iceberg & Radicchio, Carrot, Cucumber, Corn, Black Olive, Hard-Boiled
Egg, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Onion, Asparagus, Mushroom, Shallot & Turnip
Caesar Salad with Condiments & Dressing
Dressing & Vinaigrette
Caesar dressing, Italian Vinaigrette, Ranch, French, Honey Mustard,
Sesame Vinaigrette, White Wine Vinaigrette with Herbs, Lemon Citrus Dressing
Fresh Mixed Salad
Avocado and Chicken Salad with Coriander Dressing
Thai Prawn with Green Mango and Lime Salad
Seared Tuna with Niçoise Salad and Quail Eggs
Char-Grilled Beetroot and Goat Cheese Salad
Sliced Pork with Grilled Pineapple Salad and Peppercorn Dressing
Braised Cabbage with Caraway Dressing
Crustacean Selection
Prawns, Mussel, Big Clams & Red Crab
with Dip & Sauce, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon Wedges, Red Wine Vinegar
Herbs Citrus Vinaigrette, Garlic Aioli & Tabasco
Cold Appetizer
Beef Carpaccio, Salmon Gravlax, Kilawing Tanigue
with Capers, Onion Crème Fraîche, Lemon Vinaigrette
Cocktail Appetizer
Chicken Tortilla Rolls, BBQ Duck and Grilled Apples in Peking Pancakes, U2 Spring Roll
Tacos Salad Station
Crispy Taco Shell with Condiments
Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Olive, Grated Cheese,
Spiced Ground Beef Sauce, Jalapeño, Cucumber Pickles, Bell Pepper, Pickle Relish
Sushi Bar
Tuna, Salmon, Red snapper, Kani Stick,
California Maki, Tekka Maki, Futo Maki, Tempura Maki, Batera Sushi
Assorted Cold Cuts
Mushroom Lyonnaire, Beef Pastrami, Milano, Salami,
Napoli, Prosciutto de Parma Ham
BREAD & CHEESE STATION
7 Kinds of Freshly Baked Assorted Bread
with Butter, Sundried Tomato Tapenade, Basil Pesto, & Black Olive Tapenade
Assorted Cheese Platters
Brie, Blue, Emmental, Cheddar, Davao Goat Cheese,
with Fresh Red & Green Grapes, Assorted Dried Fruits & Nuts,
Crossini, Crackers & Lavosh bread
FILIPINO & ASIAN STATION
Pork Sisig with Calamasi & Red Chilli
with Filipino condiments of Kamatis, Okra, Mangga, Sibuyas, Fried Talong,
Itlog na Maalat, Atchara, Ampalaya, Bagoong, Alamang, Toyo-mansi, Marinated Flavored Vinegar
Seared Cod Fish Fillet with Tomato Confit, Fennel and Capsicum Sauce
Cajun Spiced Chicken with Pumpkin and Asparagus Tips
Braised Bean Curd with Assorted Mushrooms
Fried Rice with Ham and Vegetables
WANTON STATION
Siomai, Hakaw, Shark Fin Dumpling & Lobster Wanton
Carrots, Beanspouts, Cabbage, Bokchoy, Chinese Petchay, Spinach, Mushroom, Onion, Leek,
Calamansi, Light Soy Sauce, Crispy Garlic, Spring Onion, Chilli Oil, Fresh Chopped Chilli
SHAWARMA STATION
Beef Shawarma with Vegetable Filling & Mint Yogurt
(Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Spiced Mint Yogurt Dressing)
MONGOLIAN STATION
Cabbage, Onion, Carrots, Bean sprouts, Bell Pepper, Mushroom, Chinese Cabbage, Spring Onion, Onion, Leek, Steamed Rice, Noodles, Pork, Beef, Chicken, Shrimp, Squid, Mussels, Clams, Fish Fillet,
Teriyaki Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Fish Sauce, Hoisin Sauce, Light Soy Sauce, Sesame oil
Filipino Soup
Sinigang Soup
Kangkong leaves, Labanos, Kamatis, Talong, Sitaw, Sibuyas, Siling panigang,
Fish Fillet, Pork Ribs, Prawns, Salmon Belly
Deep Fried Thai Fish Station
Breaded Thai Fish Finger with 12 Kinds of Dipping Sauce
WESTERN STATION
Pasta
5 Kinds of Pasta Sauce: Basil Pesto, Carbonara, Bolognese, Tomato Concasse, Aglio-Oilio
Herb Garlic Bread, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, & Vegetable Oil
CARVING STATION
Herb-Roasted U.S. Rib-Eye
Corn on the Cob, Roasted Spiced Potato Wedges, Cherry Tomato
Mushroom Sauce, Black Peppercorn Sauce, Pommery Mustard, Dijon Mustard, Mint Jelly
A-1 Sauce, Tabasco, Lea & Perrins
Western Soup
New England Seafood Chowder Soup
Western Hot Dish
Assorted Seafood Fricassee
Slow Cooked Short Rib with Forest Mushrooms
DESSERT STATION
Crepes Station with Condiments, Sauces & Ice Cream
Ripe Mango, Ripe Banana, Sweet Langka Compote, Sweet Potato Compote,
Blueberry, Cranberry, Chocolate Syrup, Vanilla Sauce, Pineapple Compote, Apple Compote,
White & Dark Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Vermicelli, Small Marshmallow, Ground Toasted Peanuts, Whipped Cream, choice of Ice Cream on top
Chocolate Fondue Fountain
Marshmallows, Cookies, Red & Green Apple, Brownies, Chocolate Fudge,
Cake Fudge, Grapes, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Honey Melon
Fresh Fruit Selection
Watermelon, Papaya, Cantaloupe, Pineapple, Mango, Ripe Banana, Apple, Orange
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce
Lemon & Fruit Tart
Blueberry Cheesecake
Chocolate and Praline Cake
Pandan Custard Swiss Roll
Sacher Torte
Coconut Jelly with Mango
Marshmallow & Strawberry Tree Balls Display
The staff are great! Kudos to the training management. You can ask any questions and their staff are knowledgeable with every details of the hotel. They are very warm and accommodating. They treated us like friends, making the ambiance cozy and homey. They are definitely an angel in disguise 🙂
Thank you Acaci for making us love the food, the staff and the entire hotel. I will definitely recommend this to family and friends.
***Must Try!!! The Acaci’s Signature Pandan Juice
Acacia Hotel Manila is proudly a 100-percent Filipino hotel, from its top management to its employees. A Filipino Executive Chef with global experience backed with an all-Filipino staff with a penchant for excellent service, nothing but exciting things wait in the horizon for Acaci.
Acacia Hotel Manila
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please call 720 2000 or 588 5888 or email enquiry@acaciahotelsmanila.com.
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