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A sumptuous turkey dinner is best eaten with friends and family. Here's where you can buy an extra helping of this delicious bird!

Turkey can be fickle: do it wrong and the meat comes out dry and stringy. But do it right, and you've got yourself one delightful dinner! Though Thanksgiving may not be a Filipino holiday, there's no law that prohibits us from giving thanks and enjoying the taste of this scrumptious fowl. Order a festive Thanksgiving meal and indulge in a whole turkey from these tried and tested brands for a joyful celebration indeed. 

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1. Pria's Kitchen

A bestseller for almost 20 years, Pria's Kitchen's roast turkey is so good that it's no longer a seasonal menu item. They serve it all year round for hungry customers looking to dig into juicy meat served on a bed of flavourful vegetables. Best enjoyed on the holidays—but we won't tell if you decide to order one just for the heck of it. 

2. Bizu

Turkey stuffing often seems so delicious on those made-for-TV Hallmark movies. Fortunately, customers in Manila can indulge themselves with an order from Bizu. Made with their signature stuffing of apples, chestnuts, and sausages, this whole roast turkey is as aromatic as you can imagine. It comes with cranberry pear chutney, and pan gravy to complete the meal. 

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3. Holy Smokes

Holy Smokes seems to be a big advocate for Friendsgiving, an alternative to Thanksgiving, that's designed for those who want to gather with their closest pals. Gather your best mates and celebrate with a juicy turkey set. Holy Smokes, known for killer steaks and roasts, will be offering. a whole turkey that is sure to keep your tummies happy. 

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4. The Plaza

You may be familiar with The Plaza's premium baked ham, a signature recipe with a five decade history. Yet this family owned catering service has another one up their sleeve: turkey! Served with potatoes, this generous fowl comes with mouthwatering golden brown skin that's sure to be a hit this coming November and December season. 

5. Santis Delicatessen

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Our neighbourhood delicatessen has got us covered with a wide range of turkey options. Clients can choose from raw whole turkey, turkey breast to prepare at home, or turkey breast that's already hickory smoked for added flavour. Turkey ham is another possibility from Santi's, one that is best served in sandwiches or charcuterie boards (though of course, we're sure you'd prefer a whole bird for dinner anyway)!

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6. Carlito's Catering

They say that the best things in life take time and the turkey from Carlito's Catering is surely one of those. Herb-brined for 12 hours and meticulously slow-roasted with a bacon and sausage stuffing, this delicious bird is served atop fresh greens, carrots, and potatoes. It comes with cranberry jelly and giblet gravy made with thyme and white wine—a gastronomic experience no party guest or family member will soon forget.

7. The Bowery

Order food days in advance and secure yourself one of The Bowery's decadent Thanksgiving turkey dinners. This set menu comes with a whole bird, and all your favourite holiday fixings, which are sure to impress your friends and family. From clam chowder to parmesan polenta, and pumpkin pie, what's not to love? 

8. EDSA Shangri-La

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A complete Yuletide feast is what EDSA Shangri-La offers through their ESL Shang Shop. Starting November 20, 2021, hungry diners can pre-order a whole roast turkey dinner which includes potato and walnut salad, roasted root vegetables, bread stuffing, cranberry sauce, turkey giblet gravy, mashed potatoes, and a classic Yule log. It's everything your family is dreaming of for a holiday dinner.

9. Discovery Primea

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Nothing screams Thanksgiving better than traditional roast turkey, American side dishes, and of course, pumpkin pie. This set menu from Discovery Primea will be available for takeout and delivery starting November 25, 2021. The entire feast is good for up to 10 people and incorporates the traditional fall flavours that are sometimes hard to find in the Philippines. 

 

10. Manila Marriott

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Buttery, aromatic, and incredibly juicy: Manila Marriott allows families to take home a king's feast right in time for November. Alongside a whole roasted US turkey (with herb maple glaze and classic stuffing), Manila Marriott is also serving up three-cheese whipped potatoes, oven-roasted pumpkin-spiced wedges, green beans fricassee, cranberry apple pecan herb rice pilaf, as well as pumpkin and walnut pies. No time to think of a diet when there's so much goodness to be had!

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11. Mamou

Mamou, your quintessential steak house is not just good for red meats. This Thanksgiving they are offering Turkey platters for one-two people, or whole turkey meals that are perfect for the whole family. Order up to get your turkey with chesnut stuffing, cranberry jelly and orange sweet compote plus a harvest salad and a whole pumpkin pie.

12. Sheraton Manila

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Sheraton Manila's roasted turkey feast requires at least a one day lead time—but the wait is worth it when you see what they've got in store. Five kilogrammes of roasted turkey paired with mixed green salad, java rice, aglio olio fettuccini, roasted pumpkin, and pancetta bacon to create an enviable spread worthy of Thanksgiving. Cap off your meal with a slice or two of their lemon custard Swiss cake! 

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13. Grand Hyatt Manila

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Dine safely at home with takeout from Grand Hyatt Manila. Their traditional Christmas turkey is an absolute must-try, complemented by sage and bread stuffing, giblet gravy, and in-house cranberry sauce. Roasted potatoes and buttered brussel sprouts add a touch of green to the menu, making it a diet worth trying this November season. 

 

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