Liyab in BGC: A Filipino-Forward Tasting Menu Shaped by Fire and Intention
Liyab is a Filipino-forward tasting menu restaurant in BGC, introducing a quiet yet powerful approach to contemporary Filipino dining.
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Perched on a roof deck space, Liyab is a tasting menu restaurant that celebrates the richness of Filipino produce through the tension of cooking with natural fire, woven with the elemental use of time to allow flavors to unfold.
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Walking into Liyab simplifies the world to what is essential. The restaurant offers an intimate dining room and fewer than 30 seats, creating a setting where memory, technique, and curiosity take shape on every plate.
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Led by Chef Charles Montañez, the restaurant offers a tasting menu built on clarity, precision, and the Filipino flavors he holds close—an experience that invites guests to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the depth of local cuisine.
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At Liyab, fire shapes everything. Grilling, smoking, roasting, and stewing come together as core techniques that define the restaurant’s identity.
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Each plate carries the imprint of heat—sometimes subtle, sometimes pronounced, always purposeful. It is a kitchen where flame becomes language, expressing both boldness and nuance.
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Local ingredients keep their character here. The cooking philosophy respects origin and seasonality, allowing every component to stand on its own while contributing to a cohesive narrative.
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A gentle char appears where it enhances, a wisp of smoke where it sharpens instead of overwhelms. The result is a flavor profile that feels distinctly Filipino, yet expressed with contemporary clarity.
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Liyab is more than a restaurant—it is a space where Filipino cuisine is honored with intention, where each dish tells a story shaped by memory and craft. Liyab offers a tasting menu experience in BGC that burns quietly, steadily, and meaningfully.
