Diamond Hotel Philippines Showcases Filipino Culinary Artistry at Paleta Filipino Food Festival
Filipino cuisine takes center stage at Diamond Hotel Philippines as Corniche presents Paleta Filipino, a culinary showcase celebrating the country's rich gastronomic heritage from June 9 to 14, 2026. From cherished regional specialties to contemporary creations inspired by local ingredients, the festival brings together a colorful collection of flavors reflecting the diversity, creativity, and vibrancy of Filipino cooking.
The Filipino food festival features an impressive selection of dishes masterfully prepared by Diamond Hotel's award-winning and talented culinary team led by chefs Jemelle Baarde, Michael Lozada, Jose Bensal, Rod Nuñez, John Suico, Peter Cagadas, Ernie Buesing, and Christian Alumno. Drawing inspiration from regional recipes and local ingredients, the chefs present a menu that blends tradition with contemporary flair.
The buffet is available for both lunch and dinner at Corniche restaurant and is priced at P3,988 net per person. Whether rediscovering familiar favorites or exploring new interpretations of classic dishes, guests can look forward to a memorable dining experience that honors the richness of Filipino culinary craftsmanship.
Among the highlights are Purple Yam Soup, Pako Salad na may Crispy Dilis, Adobong Tahong in Fried Rice Paper, Nilagang Baka sa Dahon ng Libas, Smoked Tinapa Pizza, Pinya at Lechon Paksiw Pizza, Camsur Pansit Bato Guisado, Pansit Sotanghon na may Taba ng Talangka sa Gata, Tagalog Oxtail Adobo sa Gata, Apahap sa Luyang Dilaw, Pampanga Sisig Fried Rice, and Sinigang na Salmon Belly sa Pakwan.
Guests can likewise indulge in a tempting array of desserts, including Pandan Chiffon Macapuno, Ube Yema Cake, Choco Tablea Cake, Mango Cashew Sansrival, Tsokolate Langka Roll Cake, Ginataang Halo-Halo sa Bayabas, and other sweet creations inspired by Filipino flavors.
For reservations, call 8528-3000 or email [email protected]. Dining vouchers may also be purchased through the hotel's online store at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.
An Auspicious Chinese New Year at Diamond Hotel Manila
Diamond Hotel Philippines in Manila is inspired to celebrate deep-rooted traditions and bonding this Year of the Wood Snake. Reconnect with loved ones and let kinships bloom over exclusive dining offers tailored for the family this Chinese New Year. General Manager Gino Mariñas looks forward to welcoming the new year with guests on January 29, 2025: “At 11:00 am, we’ll be kicking off the Year of the Wood Snake with a grand, time-honored spectacle: the Dragon and Lion Dance at the hotel lobby. Everyone is invited to join us to mark the occasion and share the joy, as we do every year.”
Strike up an appetite for good fortune with a special lunch or dinner buffet at Corniche at Php 3,880 net per person with one round of standard drinks, available on January 28-30, 2025. With an expansive, international selection and the spotlight on flavorful Chinese dishes prepared by Chef Yang Yong, this special buffet spread will turn a long-awaited reunion into a truly festive feast. Diners will also get a chance to pick a prize at our prosperity tree with a minimum spend worth Php 5,000 at the Corniche buffet.
Embrace the year’s promise of joy and success with appetizing Festive Goodies best shared among loved ones. From the symbolic New Year Prosperity Yu Sheng with Eel, Salmon, and Crispy Salmon Skin and richly seasoned New Year Wealth Seafood Poon Choi, to the delightful XO Preserved Meat Taro Cake and popular Gold Foil Osmanthus Brown Sugar Rice Cake, each dish renders a bounty for the taste buds. For diners looking for an expanded dining experience, the 6-Course Chinese New Year Set Menu is the quintessential choice for a minimum of 2 persons.
Finely crafted Lucky Cakes are exclusively offered for the new year, featuring handcrafted details that elevate them into works of art. Perfect for gifting, these impressive desserts will express well-wishes of abundance beyond words. Browse the different designs and flavors at the Lobby Lounge or at the Diamond Hotel online shop: Raspberry Coconut, Mandarin Chocolate, Mini Orange Yoghurt, Mini Exotic Matcha Entremet, and Chinese New Year Pralines in Yuzu Truffle, Green Tea, Coconut Lime, and Miso.
For an afternoon rendezvous with a festive flair, Prosperi-Tea for Two at the Lobby Lounge offers an exotic medley of flavors to accompany your favorite pot of tea, such as rose and lychee panna cotta, sliced roast duck roll, and other bite-sized sweets and savory treats.
Beyond the new year celebrations, special Chinese offers are available year-round to make meaningful moments memorable. For your once-in-a-lifetime milestones, our experienced Events Team is ready to help you plan and curate your social events at Diamond Hotel, including Chinese Lauriat, Tinghun, and Chinese Weddings. For casual get-togethers, the Weekend Dimsum All-You-Can Eat at the Lobby Lounge is an indulgent option, great for Sunday afternoons with the family or brunch with friends. Visit onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com to find exclusive Chinese New Year offers. For restaurant reservations, call (632) 8528 3000 or email [email protected].
Mad Monster Lab Halloween Event at Diamond Hotel Philippines
Budding scientists and young geniuses, prepare to be amazed! Diamond Hotel Philippines is bringing science to life with a dash of wicked wonder at the Mad Monster Lab Halloween Event on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 9am to 2pm. Join the excitement and get a chance to win Roundtrip Airline Tickets for 2 persons via Cebu Pacific to Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, or Bohol, and hotel gift certificates! Let your curiosity run wild as their weird and wacky scientists cook up live experiments before your very eyes – and if you dare, you can be part of the fun, too! With colorful musical performances, an out-of-this-world giant bubble show, and thrilling games, you’re in for an a-boo-solutely great time with family and friends.
Channel a new disguise at the face painting booth, make like a mad scientist and “build” a donut, and whip up something truly twisted – literally! – with their crafty balloon twister. Show up in your most terror-riffic getup to go Trick-or-Treating for more goodies, then flaunt your style at the costume parade for a chance to win a special prize. Don’t forget to bring home a snapshot from the photo booth as a keepsake! Purchase your event ticket for only P2,800 net per person, inclusive of a bento lunch, loot bag, and access to the Halloween event and the monstrously cool activities waiting for you. Get your tickets for the Mad Monster Lab Halloween Event at Diamond Hotel Philippines at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. You may also purchase tickets at the hotel.
Have a screaming great time this October with a family getaway! For a starting rate of P9,800 net per night in a Deluxe Room, you can get two tickets to the Mad Monster Lab Halloween Event on October 27, 2024 when you book the Halloween Staycation package until October 26, 2024. Valid for stays until October 27, 2024. Additional inclusions are complimentary buffet breakfast for two, 20% off dine-in offers at all hotel restaurants, free Wi-Fi, and access to the Health Club and Spa facilities and swimming pool. Other room categories are also available. Book your stay now at www.diamondhotel.com. For inquiries, call (632) 8528 3000 and request for the Events Team for tickets or the Reservations Team for the Halloween Staycation package.
Diamond Hotel Welcomes the Auspicious Year of the Dragon
Welcome the year of the powerful Dragon in grand style and invite prosperity and luck and when you celebrate at Diamond Hotel Philippines. This February 10, 2024, usher in the Year of the Wood Dragon with your family as you enjoy an overnight stay at the hotel. Rates start at at P8,800 net for Deluxe Room accommodations inclusive of Corniche buffet breakfast for two adults, and two children ages 12 years old and below.
At Corniche, savor the bountiful spread of superb Chinese dishes at the buffet from February 8-11, 2024 prepared by Chinese master chef Yang Yong. Priced at only P3,780 net per person for lunch or dinner, the buffet features traditional New Year celebratory fares. Plus, with a minimum spend of P5,000, seize the opportunity to pluck a prize from the Prosperity Tree and stand a chance to win enticing hotel certificates and more!
To enhance the festive celebration and beckon good fortune, an exciting Dragon and Lion Dance performance is set on February 10, 2024, 11 AM at the hotel lobby. If you are spending Chinese New Year at home, the hotel’s savory and sweet takeaway platters, and set menu will be perfect for the festivities! Place your orders now at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. Available until February 11, 2024. For more information on Diamond Hotel Philippines, please visit www.diamondhotel.com, call (632) 8528-3000 or email [email protected]. For hotel updates and special offerings, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/DiamondHotelPhilippines, and Instagram, Tiktok and YouTube at @DiamondHotelPh.
Yurakuen in Diamond Hotel Offers Eat-All-You-Can Yakiniku
Ever since I first experienced Yurakuen’s Teppanyaki Eat-All-You-Can at Diamond Hotel Philippines, I have always wanted to come back for their premium seafood and meat dishes. Surprisingly, I just found out that Yurakuen also has a Yakiniku Eat-All-You-Can promotion, where guests can grill their own food at the specialized Yakiniku tables over Japanese charcoal. That’s why I was so excited to visit Diamond Hotel last week to try this delicious option for myself.
Yurakuen is Diamond Hotel’s award-winning Japanese restaurant located at the ground floor, just past its equally elegant lobby lounge. This dining oasis is one of the prettiest places you can find in the city, even with all the newer hotels and resorts that have opened. I always marvel at its three-story high floor-to-ceiling glass windows illuminating the iconic glass cherry blossom tree in the center.
The teppanyaki grills are usually what diners go for when they visit Yurakuen (Read: Teppanyaki All You Can at Yurakuen in Diamond Hotel). This is where you have your own personal chef who cooks in front of you on a teppan table.
However, there is also a separate area nearby which offers a different dining experience altogether. The Yakiniku Eat-All-You-Can is available daily at the Yurakuen Japanese Restaurant for only P3,580 net per person. Here, you can grill your own meats and seafood instead of watching the chefs do it for you. This is not just your usual yakiniku or samgyupsal buffet, because it comes with premium dishes and ingredients that you won’t find in other cheaper alternatives.
Guests can order as much as they want from the Yakiniku Menu which also comes with other Japanese appetizers, salads and soups. It also includes a round of standard drinks.
Diamond Hotel’s Japanese MasterChef Hiroshi Masuda personally welcomed us to Yurakuen as we were all excited to begin our yakiniku adventure.
But before we fired up the grills, the Yakiniku all-you-can-eat experience starts off with a variety of appetizers that would definitely entice your palate. I ordered some Crab Stick Salad for myself but you can also try the Wakame Seaweed Salad or the Garden Salad.
I also had some warm Miso Soup for my starters. They also offer Egg Soup and Seaweed Soup to whet your appetite.
Now this is my type of appetizer! This Japanese platter comes with fresh Tuna and Salmon Sushi and Sashimi plus Crab Sticks, Ebi Tempura Roll and California Roll. Other appetizers you can order include Kimchi, Dilis Tsukudani, Pickled Vegetables, and Peanuts.
Each guest can order 1 round of standard drinks including Japanese beer, soda, and juices.
Now it’s time to roll up our sleeves and get ready to grill these unlimited servings of premium seafood, meat and vegetables. The tabletop grills use Japanese charcoal for cooking. This is really much better than the typical electric or portable grills used at other restaurants because you can taste the smokiness of the dishes.
We started with a seafood platter consisting of U.S. Scallops, Squid, Shrimp, Salmon. Just put the items on the hot grill and let it cook according to your preference. The plump and juicy scallops were really good, as well as the fresh shrimps and tender salmon.
Carnivores will love to have these meaty items on the grill. There’s Pork Belly, Beef Rib Eye, Beef Top Striploin, Beef Short Ribs, Baby Lamb Chops, and Chicken on the Yakiniku menu.
I really enjoyed having my own Surf anf Turf options. It’s so easy so cook these and I can eat and order as much as like.
Don’t forget about the vegetables and make sure to include some mushrooms, pumpkin, onions, and sweet potato as well. All these meats and seafood go down better with a bowl of their Seafood Fried Rice.
There were so many meats to choose from but I just had to try them all. The ribeye steak was my favorite, especially when paired with the shrimp. You will definitely not find these premium meats at other all you can eat restaurants.
It’s great when you have a seat mate who loves to cook, because all I had to so was to eat everything on the table. Finally, after all that grilling, we ended our yakiniku adventure with some cool desserts such as Seasonal Fresh Fruits and Ice Cream.
We would like to thank Ms. Melanie Samonte for hosting our yakiniku group and always taking care of us whenever we visit Diamond Hotel. The Yakiniku All-You-Can-Eat at Yurakuen is truly one of the most premium and luxurious dining offers in the city that you should not miss. I’ll definitely be back here soon!
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Diamond Hotel Philippines Lights Up Filipiniana Themed Christmas Tree
The yuletide season has officially begun at Diamond Hotel Philippines with the recent Christmas Tree Lighting attended by valued clients, guests and media friends. Special guests who lit the tree were (from left): Santa Claus; Acting Deputy Undersecretary Hans Mohaimin Siriban, Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs; Atty. Jemimah Nissi M. Tiambeng, Corporate Secretary of the Tourism Promotions Board; Ms. Vanessa Ledesma Suatengco, General Manager of Diamond Hotel; Ms Sharlene Zabala-Batin, Regional Director of the Department of Tourism-NCR Regional Office; and Assistant Secretary for the Office of American Affairs Jose Victor V. Chan-Gonzaga of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The lighting was also graced by the children from Malate Catholic School.
The grand entrance of Santa Claus garbed in traditional Filipino attire, arriving in no less than a Kalesa, was certainly one of the highlights of the event. While performances from Bayanihan, the National Folk Dance Company of the Philippines, and the Summer Wind Choir made the occasion more festive. This year, guests will experience Modern Filipiniana Christmas themed interiors that are both luxurious and feel like home. The colors of gold, mocha and white brought this theme to life - created by event stylist FJ Sionson. Native-inspired ornaments, traditional parol and other decors were used to showcase local artistry and excellent Filipino craftsmanship.
Aside from the elegant decorations, sumptuous savories, and indulgent sweets, Diamond Hotel will spread the spirit of Christmas through impeccable service and holiday offers. Also, the hotel will give back to the community by spreading holiday cheers to its chosen charity beneficiaries Better World Tondo and Kanlungan ni Maria. Guests are encouraged to take part by donating Php300 for the privilege of hanging a Christmas ornament with their name at the Charity Tree located at the lobby. For more information call Diamond Hotel Philippines at (632) 8528-3000.
Join the Easter Fun Day at Diamond Hotel Philippines on April 17, 2022 where the entire family can enjoy Arcade and Inflatable Games at the Diamond Ballroom from 11am to 2pm. There will also be other visual delights courtesy of stiltwalkers, mime performer and jugglers. Dine or stay at the hotel this Easter to get exclusive access this exciting event. Partake of the Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet priced at P3,300 net per person at Corniche from 11am to 2pm (half the price for kids 7-12 years old). This gives one (1) person access to the ballroom event. Plus, a minimum spend of P5,000 entitles guests to pick-a-prize from the colorful Easter Tree. More surprises await all guests, sure to make their day brighter.
Reserve the Easter Room Package for a stay on April 16 or 17, 2022 and get access for two (2) persons to the ballroom event. Rate starts at P7,000 net for an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, good for 2 adults and 2 kids ages 12 and below. Accommodation is inclusive of breakfast for 2 persons, complimentary WiFi access, use of the swimming pool and access to the Health Club. Diamond Indulgence members who are checked-in or dining on April 17 are entitled to special offers. In addition, make your tummies happy when you order sweet and delightful Easter Goodies from the hotel. Loaded with yummy candies, your little one is up for an awesome treat upon receiving the Easter Egg Smash Box. The occasion will not be complete without Chocolate Eggs and Chocolate Bunnies. Another traditional treat to enjoy is the Hot Cross Bun, a spiced sweet bun filled with dried fruits. All are available for sale at onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com.
Book in advance at Corniche or purchase your seats from onlineshopping.diamondhotel. For more details call (632) 8-528-3000 / 09757921473 (9 AM to 5 PM only) or email [email protected]. For room reservations call 8528-3000, email [email protected] or visit www.diamondhotel.com.
Diamond Hotel Philippines salutes all Dads, grandfathers, uncles, brothers and father figures with a range of exceptional dining offers in celebration of Father’s Day. Five-star experiences await in honor of Dad’s greatness, strength and wisdom this June 19 and 20, 2021. Dad deserves the best this Father’s Day and one of the many ways you can show your love is to indulge him at the Corniche A la Minute Eat-All-You-Can for Lunch or Dinner. For the special price of only P1,600 nett per person, Dad can feast on cuisines of the world hot and fresh, delivered right to his table.
If you can’t bring Dad to Japan, bring him to Yurakuen instead to celebrate. The Father’s Day Set Menu will fill Dad’s appetite for authentic Japanese cuisine for P1,880 nett per person for Lunch or Dinner. If Dad wishes to dine a la carte or at the tepanyaki table, Yurakuen also accepts reservations. At Al Fresco By the Bay, the chefs have prepared an exceptional outdoor Set Dinner for P2,800 nett per person. With a line-up of hand-picked dishes and a setting that encourages conversations to flow like wine, it’s a Dad’s Day date to remember.
Should the family prefer to dine at home, impress Dad with five-star gourmet gems and order from www.onlineshopping.diamondhotel.com. There are three exclusive Father’s Day Set Menus on offer, and if an oriental meal is what Dad desires, Chinese Set Menus are also available. For savory platters, the** Slow Cooked Beef Belly in Red Wine Sauce** is a great choice. The Premium Grazing Box and Sandwich Grazing Box are also recommended best sellers of the hotel. If your Dad has a sweet tooth, the online shopping site has all the yummy desserts he can possibly want including a decadent Chocolate Mud Cake with layers of rich chocolate ganache that was created for the occasion. As a memento of the event, Dad will receive a special edition tote bag and face mask courtesy of the hotel for every qualified spend. For restaurant reservations please call 85283000 ext 1121 or email [email protected]. Book your table now as seats are limited.
