{"id":63107,"date":"2025-11-24T10:47:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T02:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=63107"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:50:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T05:50:11","slug":"singular-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/singular-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"Singular Manila in BGC: A Tasting Journey Through Spanish Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"

There is a certain kind of cooking that does not need to announce itself loudly. It lingers, instead, in the brightness of vinegar, the depth of broth, the quiet aroma of fire, and the patience behind every carefully built flavor.<\/p>\n

This is the kind of Spanish cooking that comes alive at Singular Manila in BGC<\/strong>, a restaurant that brings to Manila the deeper truths of Spain’s culinary heritage.<\/p>\n

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True to its name, Singular<\/strong> is unique, exceptional, and one of a kind. Though born far from Spain, the restaurant carries the warmth of Spanish memories through dishes shaped by place, time, and tradition.<\/p>\n

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Its flavors may feel familiar to those who know Spain, yet they arrive with a lighter, cleaner, and more contemporary expression, refined through balance, restraint, and years of culinary reflection.<\/p>\n

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At Singular, each plate becomes a quiet story of origin and home. The restaurant creates an atmosphere where Spanish tradition is not simply recreated, but thoughtfully reimagined for Manila\u2019s dining scene, offering guests an experience that feels both deeply rooted and refreshingly new.<\/p>\n

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At the helm is Spanish Chef<\/strong> Fernando Alcal\u00e1<\/strong>, a Marbella-born chef known for blending Andalusian roots with contemporary technique. A self-taught chef and former law student, he rose to prominence after being named Cocinero Revelaci\u00f3n<\/strong> or Best New Chef<\/strong> at Madrid Fusi\u00f3n in 2019<\/strong>. That same year, he also won Best Cheesecake in Spain<\/strong>, a recognition that reflected his philosophy of using technique in service of simplicity.<\/p>\n

\"\"Chef Fernando Alcal\u00e1 \/ IMAGE from Singular Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

His restaurant later earned a Bib Gourmand <\/strong>distinction from The Michelin Guide in 2020<\/strong> and has held one Repsol Sun since 2021<\/strong>. In Manila, his culinary vision continues through Singular, while his other concept, Bolero<\/strong>, received a Bib Gourmand distinction in 2025<\/strong> and was featured in the Michelin Guide 2026 Philippines edition<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The menu at Singular reflects Chef Fernando\u2019s personal expression\u2014Andalusian in soul, refined in execution, and shaped by memory, place, and innovation. Guests may experience this philosophy through two tasting menus: Snacks + 6 Course Tasting Menu<\/strong>, priced at Php 4,890<\/strong>, and Snacks + 10 Course Tasting Menu<\/strong>, priced at Php 7,890<\/strong>. Each menu is designed as a thoughtful progression of flavors, allowing diners to journey through Spain\u2019s culinary traditions as reimagined with precision and a deep respect for ingredients.<\/p>\n

The At\u00fan con Pipirrana y Ajoblanco<\/strong> pays homage to the almadrabas of C\u00e1diz, where tuna is caught by hand in a centuries-old seasonal tradition. The dish highlights tuna with salmorejo, ajoblanco, and pipirrana, bringing together the richness of the sea with the freshness of vegetables, garlic, almonds, and olive oil.<\/p>\n

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At\u00fan con Pipirrana y Ajoblanco \/ IMAGE from Singular Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Another standout is the Caballa en Adobo con Gazpachuelo<\/strong>, a dish inspired by M\u00e1laga\u2019s fried fish shops. Mackerel is cured in adobo, giving it a bright, vinegary, and slightly saline character. It is paired with gazpachuelo, a warm and silky fisherman\u2019s soup turned into a gentle emulsion that softens the acidity of the fish and gives the dish a more rounded finish.<\/p>\n

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Caballa en Adobo con Gazpachuelo \/ IMAGE from Singular Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For something heartier, the Mero Asado, Arroz de Caldero y Pepitoria<\/strong> brings together roasted grouper, caldoso rice, and pepitoria. The dish reflects the meeting of sea and land through almond, egg, and chicken stock, with the rice absorbing the depth of the broth. It is comforting yet elegant, carrying the Mediterranean influence that has long shaped Spanish cooking.<\/p>\n

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Mero Asado, Arroz de Caldero y Pepitoria \/ IMAGE from Singular Manila<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

For those seeking a more intimate dining experience, Singular features private rooms designed for small gatherings and special celebrations. One private room can accommodate up to 10 guests, with a minimum booking requirement of 7 guests.<\/p>\n

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Another private room, on the other hand, presents a versatile dining space for up to 14 guests, with the option to be enclosed for a more intimate setting.<\/p>\n

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To ensure the best possible dining experience, Singular kindly requests that guests communicate any allergies or dietary restrictions at least 48 hours in advance. While the team will do its best to assist with later requests, accommodations made after this period are subject to the kitchen\u2019s approval.<\/p>\n

Guests are also encouraged to complete the experience by observing the restaurant\u2019s smart casual dress code, with tailored trousers, dresses, skirts, collared shirts, and elegant footwear encouraged, while athletic wear, beachwear, and slippers are best avoided.<\/p>\n

With its thoughtful dishes and intimate sense of storytelling, Singular offers more than a Spanish dining experience in BGC. It creates a space where flavors feel rooted, memories are reimagined, and every plate quietly speaks of home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Singular Manila in BGC offers a tasting journey that blends Spanish heritage with Manila\u2019s modern rhythm. Led by Fernando Alcal\u00e1\u2014one of the few chefs worldwide with double Michelin Guide recognition across two countries\u2014and executive chef Edu Fuentes, the restaurant reimagines traditions from Andaluc\u00eda to Castilla\u2013La Mancha through dishes crafted with intention, memory, and fire. With its warm, lived-in aesthetic and storytelling-driven cuisine, Singular Manila delivers an experience that feels both familiar and entirely new.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":66334,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29,12,14,165,7667],"tags":[1111,324,8588,8587,7820,190],"class_list":["post-63107","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-spanish","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-concept-dining","category-fine-dining","tag-authentic-spanish","tag-bgc","tag-chef-fernando-alcala","tag-singular","tag-singular-manila","tag-taguig"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63107","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63107"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63107\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66341,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63107\/revisions\/66341"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66334"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63107"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63107"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63107"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}