January 30, 2024

Jasmine in Makati: A True Cantonese Tradition at New World Hotel

Inside New World Makati Hotel is a culinary destination: Jasmine, the hotel’s popular Chinese restaurant. Their dishes–including dim sum, Peking duck, and live seafood–are created by renowned Hong Kong chef Wong Kam On!

Preparing Peking Roast Duck / IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel

Jasmine has a unique modern interior while keeping the traditional atmosphere of China. The restaurant also has a tank of live fish and seafood that are prepared after an order. The menu offers lobster, sea mantis, mud crabs, shrimp, among others.

IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel

The popular restaurant is also known for its four private dining rooms to accommodate groups for meetings and small conferences. The choice of small or large rooms offer a calm atmosphere perfect for celebrations and dining with a sense of private comfort.

Order the Peking duck to enjoy the best of Jasmine. The special dish is served with thin pancakes, crispy duck skin, slivers of spring onion, spears of cucumber and a generous dab of plum sauce. Peking Duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era and is now considered one of China’s national foods.

Peking Duck / IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel

Another specialty that you should try is the flavorful Roasted Pork Belly, slow-cooked pork belly served with special sauce. You will definitely like the perfect combination of crunchy pork skin and tender meat.

Roasted Pork Belly / IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel

Jasmine’s Scallops and Broccoli in XO Sauce, meanwhile, combines the opulence of seafood with the freshness of vegetables. Each scallop is expertly seared and paired with broccoli, bell peppers, and an assortment of spices that create a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. This is then further amped up with XO sauce, a luxurious and spicy seafood-based sauce that adds depth and a burst of umami that will surely make you crave for more.

Scallops and Brocolli in XO Sauce / IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel

Jasmine restaurant also offers all-you-can-eat dim sum available for both lunch and dinner. This is available daily for lunch and for dinner from Sundays to Thursdays. Guests can indulge in a wide selection of best-selling authentic Chinese and Cantonese dim sum, a key factor in Jasmine’s popularity for social gatherings and get-togethers.

For lunch, the dim sum feast is available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Php 1,488 from Monday to Friday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Php 1,688 on Saturdays and Sundays, offering guests a generous window to enjoy a variety of delicacies. Dinner service runs from 6 to 9:30 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday at Php 1,688. It’s important to note that this special dim sum promotion is not available for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays. All prices are nett.

Jasmine Dim Sum Selections / IMAGE from New World Makati Hotel