City of Dreams Manila’s Haliya restaurant, located in Nuwa Manila, is celebrating the month of July with the “Adobo Festival.” The event, inspired by the country’s culinary heritage and history, features five adobo creations that reimagine the classic Filipino dish. The seafood and meat dishes capture the familiar adobo flavor profile, while the modern influences are merged with tradition. This month-long celebration is a welcome addition to the refined Filipino dining experience.
Haliya’s Adobo Festival special menu consists of Adobo Ensalada, a mélange of marinated chicken thigh, pickled red cabbage, cucumber, kiat kiat (small mandarin orange) segments, baby Romaine lettuce, lime zest, cherry tomatoes, adobo vinaigrette, crispy marble potatoes with parmesan, red radish, and microgreens; Adlai Adobo Balls, which combine sinangag na adlai (similar to fried rice but using the heirloom crop adlai) with adobo chicken, adobo mayo, sweet soy vinegar sarsa (sauce), crispy pork floss, chili threads, and microgreens.
Adlai Balls
Crispy Adobong Tahong, a delicious medley of soy vinegar-marinated mussels, crispy taro, spring onions, adobo sarsa, pinakurat (coconut sap vinegar), and adobo mayo; Antigo Adobo, a savory plate of braised pork belly, fried soft egg, sauteed sayote (chayote) tops, and crispy maruya (banana fritters); and Adobong Tadyang sa Gata, a rich combination of slow-braised adobo beef short ribs in coconut milk with garlic chips, chili, and bamboo shoots served in a crispy lumpia (spring roll) cup.
Haliya’s new selection of tipples adds delight to the dining experience and complements the adobo dishes: Tropiko, a concoction of gin, pandan syrup, lychee puree, green mango juice, and egg white; Luna, a mixture of rum, lemon juice, agave syrup, blueberry, and ginger beer; Takipsilim, a bold blend of bourbon whiskey, lime juice, pineapple juice, and concentrated bitters; and La Berde, a smooth glass of vodka, lemongrass juice, lemon juice, pineapple juice, agave syrup, and basil.
Takipsilim
Akin to the Filipino spirit of sharing meals, Haliya’s dishes are served family-style. The restaurant’s refined setting, which evokes the country’s elegant and vibrant culture, completes the exciting dining experience that awaits guests at Haliya.
Haliya is open for dinner from 5 pm to 11 pm from Mondays to Fridays and from 11 am on Saturdays and Sundays.
For inquiries and reservations, call 8691 7780 or 8800-8080, or e-mail Haliya@cod-manila.com or guestservices@cod-manila.com. For more information, visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Explore more of City of Dreams Manila’s promotional offers and rewards, or instantly check Melco Club points with the new Melco Club App, available for free download on iOS and Android.
