{"id":66260,"date":"2026-05-28T13:56:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T05:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=66260"},"modified":"2026-05-28T13:56:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T05:56:40","slug":"hooroo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/filipino\/hooroo\/","title":{"rendered":"Hooroo! in BGC: A Filipino and Australian Dining Concept in Park Triangle Mall"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hooroo!<\/strong>, located on the second floor of Park Triangle Mall in BGC, Taguig<\/strong>, is a Filipino and Australian\u00a0dining concept<\/strong> that brings together Australian laid-back culture and Filipino warmth<\/strong> in one thoughtfully designed space. Opened on December 3, 2025<\/strong>, the restaurant offers a relaxed yet intentional dining experience<\/strong>, where guests are encouraged to linger, connect, and come back for more.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In Australian slang, \u201cHooroo<\/strong>!<\/em>!\u201d is a friendly way of saying \u201csee you later<\/em>\u201d<\/strong>\u2014a goodbye that implies a return. It also echoes \u201chooray<\/em><\/strong>,\u201d a celebration of life\u2019s everyday wins. This philosophy shapes the experience at Hooroo!: good food, good company, and a space that feels easy to return to<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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At its core, Hooroo! is built around intentional comfort food<\/strong>\u2014familiar dishes reimagined with a modern, playful twist<\/strong>. The menu reflects the journey Owner and Chef<\/strong> Tara Mae Chua<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, whose career spans over 14 years across the Philippines, the United States, Singapore, and Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Her time with the Solotel Group under Matt Moran<\/span><\/span><\/strong> helped shape her approach to produce-driven cooking and relaxed yet thoughtful dining<\/strong>. She later became Head Chef at Barangaroo House in Sydney<\/strong> and was named Solotel\u2019s Chef of the Year in 2023<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Owner and Chef Tara Mae Chua\/IMAGE from Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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At Hooroo!, these experiences come together in dishes that feel both refined and personal<\/strong>. One of their standout dishes is the Adobo Short Ribs (Php 1,350) <\/strong>slow-cooked and grilled short ribs coated in a rich, gravy-style adobo sauce, then finished with garlic flakes and shaved cured egg yolk\u2014a modern, elevated take on a Filipino classic.<\/p>\n

\"\"Adobo Short Ribs (Php 1,350)\/IMAGE from Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Tinapa Crumpets (Php 580)<\/strong>\u2014made with house-made crumpets and smoky tinapa\u2014offer a dish that\u2019s both bold and well-balanced, bringing together familiar flavors with a thoughtful twist.<\/p>\n

\"\"Tinapa Crumpets (Php 580)\/IMAGE from Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Toasty Pusit (Php 990)<\/strong> features lightly grilled squid dressed in house-made longganisa sauce, finished with lemon and fresh dill. Designed for sharing, it highlights the restaurant\u2019s playful approach to flavor, combining bright, savory, and layered elements in every bite.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

\"\"Toasty Pusit (Php 990)\/IMAGE from Philippine Primer\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Complementing the menu is a lineup of refreshing beverages<\/strong> and alcoholic beverages<\/strong>. Among their signature drinks is the Masa Flora Green Tea<\/strong> (Php 245)<\/strong> an iced green tea with notes of strawberries and cream infused with masa flora (passion fruit) and garnished with strawberry popping boba.<\/p>\n

\"\"Masa Flora Green Tea (Php 245)\/IMAGE from Hooroo!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Buko-Mango Slushy<\/strong> (Php 270) <\/strong>features fresh mangoes blended with coconut and lime then served on a glass filled with nata de coco sinkers.<\/p>\n

\"\"Buko-Mango Slushy (Php 270)\/IMAGE from Hooroo!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The space itself is designed to enhance the overall experience. Hooroo! features an open kitchen concept<\/strong>, allowing guests to see their meals being prepared in real time<\/strong>. This design choice reflects the team\u2019s confidence in their standards of cleanliness and food preparation<\/strong>, while also adding an interactive and engaging element to the dining experience.<\/p>\n

With a seating capacity of 45 guests<\/strong>, the restaurant maintains an intimate and welcoming atmosphere<\/strong>. While there are no dedicated VIP rooms, Hooroo! offers full or partial venue buyouts<\/strong>, with minimum spend ranging from Php 45,000 to Php 60,000<\/strong>, depending on the day. These events are often customized with curated menus and off-menu creations<\/strong>, tailored to suit each group.<\/p>\n

Guests are encouraged to come as they are<\/strong>, with a relaxed setting that even welcomes pets<\/strong>. Reservations are recommended for larger groups, though walk-ins are always welcome, with the team ready to accommodate dietary needs whenever possible.<\/p>\n

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At Hooroo!, every visit ends not with a final goodbye, but with a familiar send-off\u2014a casual \u201csee you later\u201d that promises a return<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Hooroo! in BGC, located on the second floor of Park Triangle Mall, offers a Fil-Aussie dining experience with elevated comfort food, refreshing drinks, and an open-kitchen setup in a relaxed, welcoming space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":66268,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[163,69,196],"tags":[8573,324,8181,2726,8571,8570,5085,8572,8306],"class_list":["post-66260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-australian","category-filipino","category-fusion","tag-australian-dining-manila","tag-bgc","tag-bgc-food-spots","tag-bgc-taguig","tag-fil-aussie-restaurant","tag-hooroo-bgc","tag-modern-filipino-cuisine","tag-park-triangle-mall","tag-taguig-restaurants"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66260","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=66260"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66260\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66274,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66260\/revisions\/66274"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/66268"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}