Celebrate Flavors of the Holidays with ‘Paskong Guevarra’s’
- The Garlic Press
- Nov 27, 2023
- 4 min read
This holiday season, enjoy new offers from one of the best buffets in Metro Manila
Christmas is just around the corner and Guevarra’s is proud to announce the launch of its new Christmas dishes, adding a delectable twist to yuletide festivities. Inspired by well-loved Christmas and festive traditions, Guevarra's has curated a Pinoy-forward menu with a modern take, promising a culinary journey filled with nostalgia and exceptional flavors.
"Our inspiration comes from well-loved Christmas and festive dishes, and we give them our own Pinoy flavor twist using the best ingredients we can find,” shares celebrity chef and Guevarra’s culinary director Rolando “Lau” Laudico. He also points out that all dishes are made traditionally without the use of MSG — only natural flavor enhancers.
For hot appetizers, indulge in bite-size Beef Empanaditas or empanadas filled with savory ground beef that pack a flavorful punch. Cold appetizers, like Christmas Devilled Eggs (perfectly spiced boiled eggs sure to tantalize taste buds) bring a classic touch to your buffet experience.
Bread lovers will rejoice in nostalgic Caramelized Ham & Cheese Pandesal — a perfect pairing of ham and cheese sandwich — and Adobo Liver Pate & Cold Cuts Sandwich, which offers a unique chicken liver spread sandwich experience.
The soup selection features indulgent Creamy Seafood Bisque, a rich soup made from shrimp stock with various fresh seafood; and comforting Chicken & Ham Broth with Basil Purée, a hearty chicken soup with a touch of freshness from the basil.
To cut through the richness of the buffet offers, diners can enjoy the Apple & Romaine Salad with Honey Peanut Dressing, a delightful combination of apple and nuts with a honey-peanut dressing. While the Bacon & Potato Salad in Garlic Mayo offers a savory twist. The Roast Chicken Macaroni Salad brings an indulgent twist to a Noche Buena staple.
For the holiday season, Chef Lau and his team created Christmas Bringhe Jambalaya, a paella-style dish cooked with coconut cream and Cajun spices — bringing the best of Spain and Pampanga in one hearty dish. Each spoonful bursts with savory flavor; make sure to add a squeeze of lemon to brighten the dish.
Seafood enthusiasts can indulge in the Camaron Rebosado with Sweet Chili Dip, light and crisp beer-battered shrimp served with a sweet and sour dip. The Crispy Fish Fillet in Salted Labahita Sauce features fried white fish with a unique tomato-based sauce, adding a burst of flavor to every bite.
Meat lovers will enjoy the Braised Pork Asado, a slow-cooked pork dish glazed in soy-beer glaze, and Lengua in Shiitake Cream Sauce, which has extremely tender ox tongue in a creamy mushroom sauce.
Meanwhile, duck — a unique find in any buffet hall — takes center stage with Crispy Pato in Orange Sauce. This creation features marinated and twice-cooked whole duck served with hoisin sauce laced with oranges.
And we can all agree that holiday carbs don’t count, especially when it’s as good as our Spaghetti with Longganisa Meatballs, a special party pasta made with longganisa meatballs to add a unique twist to the classic dish. To play the supporting role for all the mains, our Sweet Potato Gratin satisfies the palate with cheesy and creamy baked kamote.
For the star of holiday celebrations, diners can enjoy succulent selections at the carving station: Honey Glazed Ham, a house-cured ham with the perfect honey pineapple glaze; and Bacon & Spinach Embutido, a one-of-a-kind pork embutido topped with melty cheese and stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheese, spinach, and bacon.
And what is Paskong Pinoy without Chicken Galantina? It's a classic staple during Christmas feasts, stuffed with our signature embutido filling.
No holiday celebration is complete without desserts and Guevarra's presents a mouthwatering array. Diners can enjoy desserts to their heart’s content, like Ube Leche Flan (light ube cake topped with rich leche flan), freshly made Puto Bumbong (a traditional Christmas rice cake served with sugar, grated coconut, and sugar), Mini Bibingka (freshly baked rice cake with coconut and salted egg), Red Velvet Crinkles (cream cheese frosting-stuffed cookies), Crema de Fruta (a traditional layered cake of light chiffon, custard, and fruit cocktail), Turon Triangles (turon in bite-sized pieces), Buko Salad, Cheese Cupcake, Pandan de Coco Bread (fragrant Pandan bread filled with sweetened coconut), and Pan De Regla (a traditional Filipino bread in bite-sized pieces filled with creamy pudding).
The buffet spread, carefully curated with both traditional and innovative dishes, promises to create a dining experience that brings back good memories and festive celebrations. For those with dietary preferences, Guevarra's has something for everyone. "We can make a special vegetarian dish a la minute for you should you request it,” shares Chef Lau.
Guevarra's is not only a dining haven ,but also an ideal venue for private functions this holiday season, like corporate parties, reunions, and even intimate celebrations. Function rooms are available for parties of 18, 30, and 50. The entire restaurant can accommodate up to 200 guests in total. Guevarra's charges on a per-head basis for its buffet offerings and even private functions. The new buffet prices are as follows:
— Lunch & Dinner: P799 (Senior/PWD: P570.71)
— Late Lunch & Maagang Salu-Salo: P759 (Senior/PWD: P542.14)
— Weekend Breakfast: P589 (Senior/PWD: P420.71)
Most of the new dishes are best enjoyed right away, but a few will be available for take-out/pick-up and delivery so you can bring home the taste of Paskong Guevarra’s. The Lengua (available in Sakto, Katamtaman, and Malaki sizes), Bacon & Spinach Embutido, Chicken Galantina, and Mini Bibingka.
For those looking for the perfect gift this holiday season, Guevarra's offers gift cards, available for purchase at the restaurant. The exquisite gift of a Guevarra's dining experience is a thoughtful way to share the joy of the season with loved ones.
"Our dishes are made from scratch using the freshest ingredients and no shortcuts. The advantage of eating in Guevarra’s is our carefully curated buffet spread that’s full of traditional and classic staples with new and exciting dishes that will bring back good memories and festive celebrations,” Chef Lau explains. “Plus, the setting is in this 1920’s ancestral home that will make you feel at home — as if you’re dining at your Lola's.”
Guevarra's
Address: 387 P. Guevarra Street corner Argonne Street, San Juan City
Phone: 0998 881 3200
Email: guevarrassales@gmail.com
Website: www.guevarras.com
Facebook/Instagram: @guevarrasph
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