Mid-Autumn Festival is a time for gathering around the table, sharing good food, and giving thoughtful gifts to the people who matter. This year, City of Dreams Manila welcomes the season with festive offerings from Crystal Dragon and Café Society, bringing together indulgent dishes and traditional mooncakes in the spirit of reunion.
At Crystal Dragon, meanwhile, the celebration takes on a distinctly Cantonese character. Located at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Nüwa Manila, the restaurant presents a special à la carte menu from September 21 to 30, available for both lunch and dinner.
A Feast of Festive Flavors
Chef de Cuisine Chan Choo Kean brings together premium ingredients and classic Chinese culinary techniques for a menu designed for sharing.
The Hokkaido Scallop, Fish Maw and Squid in Golden Broth offers a rich and elegant start. Meanwhile, the Crispy Roasted Duck with Maca and Chinese Herbs takes center stage as a hearty centerpiece. Diners can choose between half or whole portions, making it easy to share the dish with family and friends.
For something equally comforting, the Braised Pork Knuckles with Sea Cucumber and Baby Greens combines tender pork with delicate seafood and vegetables. In addition, the Steamed Blue Crab with Taro and Glutinous Rice in Lotus Leaf brings together a medley of flavors and textures suited to a festive feast.
Sweet Endings, Mooncake Style
To end the meal, dessert adds a playful touch to the celebration with a trio of Mid-Autumn creations: the Baked Mini Piggy Mooncake, Lotus Paste Snow Skin Mooncake, and Golden Rabbit Pumpkin Pudding.
Beyond the restaurant table, Café Society continues the tradition of mooncake gifting with its Lotus Paste with Double Egg Yolk Mooncakes. Available until September 27, the mooncakes come in sets of four inside a royal blue gift box. As a result, they make a thoughtful gift for family, friends, or business partners.
Gather, Share, Celebrate
Whether it is a long lunch with loved ones or a beautifully boxed gift for someone special, City of Dreams Manila’s Mid-Ultimately, whether it is a long lunch with loved ones or a beautifully boxed gift for someone special, City of Dreams Manila’s Mid-Autumn offerings capture what makes the season meaningful. After all, food becomes more memorable when it is shared around the table.
For those planning a visit, Crystal Dragon is open daily for lunch from 12 noon to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Café Society, on the other hand, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Tuesday operations beginning at 8 a.m.
For reservations and inquiries, call (+632) 8800-8080 or 8691-7782, email guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit City of Dreams Manila’s Mid-Autumn Festival page.
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