An in-depth guide to keep in your back pocket—here are all the off-menu dishes and secret menus from some of the best restaurants in the country
Among dedicated foodies, the mere mention of a restaurant will instantly evoke images of its signature dishes. For A Mano, one might envisage piping hot pizzas fresh from the brick oven, or perhaps their creamy burrata soft serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Memories of Cirkulo would be incomplete without a delicious paella or their famed sisig, just as a trip to Txoko Asador necessitates a round of pan con tomate and patatas bravas.
These signatures are certainly bucket-list items, and rightfully so—but did you know that these top restaurants also offer secret dishes that you won’t find on their menus? Below, we reveal the best off-menu dishes from 38 of the country’s top restaurants, from lobster ramen to Hainanese fried chicken, oyster cake, and more.
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- Carbonara pizza: Pecorino Romano, smoked pork jowl, golden egg yolk, black pepper
- Fusilli all’Americana con burrata: tomatoes, cream, onions, Calabrian chilli, burrata
- Prosciutto & rucola pizza: tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala, prosciutto di Parma, arugula, EVOO
Although A Mano specialises in handmade pizzas and pasta, the Italian favourite boasts a trove of must-try dishes from appetisers to mains and even desserts. Opt for the off-menu chicken parmigiana with marinara, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and burrata on your next visit.
A Mano
Address: G/F Lopez Drive, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Makati City, Metro Manila