Manam Comfort Filipino Food in BGC: Filipino Cuisine with Exciting Twists
Manam Comfort Food in Bonifacio Global City took its name from the Filipino word malinamnam, which means delicious, complementing its brand’s word of unfolding hominess to anyone and everyone.
The restaurant is The Moment Group of Restaurants’ spin on tilting the limelight to our own Filipino flavors.
Although the main notion of the restaurant is to underscore the flavorful traditional Filipino cuisine among its market, they also delved into crafting their own spin to their dishes. Thanks to their creative culinary team, they managed to develop an all-local bill of fare spread in two parts: “Classics”, if you’re in the traditional side, and “Twists” for those who want to try something different and have an adventurous palate.
On the roster of their Classics is the House Crispy Sisig. It’s more like the typical Filipino sisig (chopped pig face and ears topped with raw egg, usually served on a sizzling plate) except that it nourishes a distinct crunch and creamier taste that channels the provincial Pampanga staple.
House Crispy Sisig / IMAGE from Manam
On the other hand, Manam’s very own Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon is upping the ante on the usual Filipino sour stew or sinigang recipe. It’s one of the dishes in the Twists menu since it is utterly different from the usual pale-colored pork sinigang as the soup wins its reddish color from the watermelon extract.
It also gives it the subtle sweetness over its sour taste. Plus points for the juicy beef short rib which is really malinamnam. Expats have to try this dish; it will give them a remarkable first impression on Philippine cuisine.
Sinigang na Beef Short Rib & Watermelon / IMAGE from Manam
For their All-Day Pancit, try the Crispy Pancit Palabok. Manam will wow you with how creative and unusual they present this Filipino noodle dish favorite – it’s served as a tower of crispy pancit strands topped with crushed chicharon (fried pork rinds) and, of course, the shrimp and egg slices on the side. It sure tastes amazing as it looks!
Crispy Pancit Palabok / IMAGE from Manam
For dessert, Bibingkang Ube (Php 170) is Manam’s best-seller from their All-day Sweets menu. Bibingka is a popular type of rice cake in the Philippines that is commonly served during Christmas season. They made it even more Filipino by putting a nice swirl of ube (purple yam) on top of it. Taste heaven with its soft and delicate texture with the right amount of sweetness in every bite.
Bibingkang Ube
Manam at The Triangle
Located in Ayala Triangle Gardens, Manam at the Triangle is Manam’s flagship branch, and it stands out for its elevated Filipino dining experience.
IMAGE from Manam
The interiors are designed by architect Sean Dix, blending traditional Filipino elements with modern touches and highlighting curated artworks from the 19th century that celebrate the brand’s history. Diners enjoy dishes served on hand-sculpted stoneware by Zambales-based potter Mia Casal.
Sulok / IMAGE from Manam
Unique to this branch is the bibingka bar, where guests can indulge in freshly made bibingka (Filipino rice cake) and exclusive cocktails by Bank Bar, or dine in the semi-private sulok for intimate gatherings of a maximum of 10 diners.
Bibingka Bar / IMAGE from Manam
As a flagship location, Manam at the Triangle showcases new dishes while maintaining the classic favorites that regulars love. Must-tries include signature dishes such as beef salpicao, a dish made with tender beef chunks in a garlicky sauce, and topped with crunchy garlic bits; inihaw na pusit or expertly grilled squid dish served with kalamansi-soy sauce and lemon to cut off its richness; and their desert selections perfect for rounding off a rich and decadent meal with sweetness.
Beef Salpicao / IMAGE from Manam
Inihaw na Pusit / IMAGE from Manam
Desert Selections / IMAGE from Manam
Manam at the Triangle offers a sensory journey blending tradition and modernity. From the handcrafted stoneware that makes each dish’s presentation memorable to the intimate sulok room and interactive bibingka bar, every aspect of the visit feels curated for the diners. So if you happen to find yourself in Ayala Triangle, give this restaurant a visit for that perfect combination of nostalgia and innovation in Filipino cuisine.
