red ginger

tried out red ginger with my cousins when we were incityof dreams. red ginger offers southeast asian cuisine, mostly indonesian and malaysian dishes. . here are the dishes that we tried:

-chicken wings. fried chicken wings. the sauce was good but the chicken was nothing exceptional for me.
-banh mi. toasted baguette with roasted pork belly, liver pate, cucumber ribbon, pickled carrots and daikon, fresh herbs, and chopped chili peppers. the meat was good. needs more herbs for a banh mi. 
-hot and sour seafood broth with salmon belly, and native vegetables. it's like red ginger's version of seafood sinigang. 
-honey tamarind pork belly. tender meat. 
-cake jars. ordered these cake jars for dessert. it was good but it wasn't as good as i expected.

considering that we were in cod at that time, it is expected that the dishes in the restaurants are quite pricey. i honestly didn't enjoy my lunch here at red ginger, but i might give it another try for their other dishes for consideration since other reviewers gave it a really good review.

red ginger offers a taste of our neighboring countries’ delectable cuisines. they’re a trendy southeast asian inspirited bistro and bar located incityof dreams. they sampled us with their vip lunch menu which includes signature dishes from thailand, india, malaysia, and vietnam.

this set is perfect for family. here’s what they served us:

popiah – this spring roll of goodness has crispy fried barbecue duck inside. it was really tasty and the pulled duck was well flavored. the best way to eat this is to wrap in lettuce and dip in chili garlic sauce.

vietnamese caesar salad – fresh romaine lettuce with garlic croutons, parmesan cheese, and soft poached egg. a healthy start of a meal.

satay platter – meat lovers will be delighted with this platter. it has coriander-spiced beef satay, coconut-glazed pork satay, prawn and salmon satay and chicken satay. but not all meat in here as there’s tofu satay too. all the meats were marinated so well and grilled to tender. there’s different sauces available too but my favorite would be the peanut sauce.

city of dreams manila has become a destination of choice for several locals and tourists alike with its top-class hotel amenities. aside from the striking suites and the popular dreamplay,cityof dreams is also known for its great selection of restaurants. and a few weeks back, i was able to visit red ginger. 

hello, red ginger.

red ginger provides a casual dining experience of asian fusion bestsellers. you'd definitely feel like you've stepped into thailand or vietnam, without the need of a passport and plane ticket!

we were welcomed with a veritable spread of a vip family style lunch. i will list the dishes in order of how they were served.

°popiah
it is like our humble vegetable lumpia but with crispy fried barbecue duck inside. they recommend eating it with some iceberg lettuce, then dipped in the fiery chili garlic. the popiah is ubiquitous and the chili garlic dipping sauce is lit!

°vietnamese caesar salad
not your ordinary tossed salad. that soft poached egg gives it a luxurious feel, a silky sauce that coats the lettuce and everything in this salad. the ingredients look simple but when married together creates an exciting and balanced appetizer.

°satay platter
this was such a pretty sight to behold. spiced and skewered meats and yes, even tofu, were lined up, with a few bowls of sauce and vinegar with chili for dipping. each of these meats has its own marinade, like the beef satay spiced with coriander and the pork satay with coconut glaze. surprisingly (and ironically), my favorite was the silky tofu satay!

°mamak style lamb biryani
this biryani has tender chunks of lamb made more flavorful with authentic spices and curry. a huge crispy roll of papadam can be crushed on the rice itself to lend a crunchy texture. i personally loved the inclusion of pineapple chutney on the side. the sweetness of the pineapple proved to foil the aromatic spices of the basmati rice and provides freshness and balance to the dish.

°nasi lemak lobster
spicy lobster morsels still in its body, with slices of cucumber and roasted peanuts on the side, on top of coconut fried rice, with delicious crunchy bits of fried anchovy, yes dilis! my first instinct was to ask for beer but since it was the middle of the day, it was best to stick with a safe glass of pomelo lemonade.

°char kway teow
this looks like pad thai but is spicier and has more complex flavors in it due to the sambal belachan. the flat rice noodles were very hefty, and the dish itself was filled with surprises like sausage (which i initially thought was chorizo but was told to be air-dried lup cheong sausage), pieces of fish cake, and prawns!

°charcoal grill
this comprised of 3 grilled meats cooked to perfection, complete with grill marks and all. out of the 3, i enjoyed the °spiced blue marlin fillet with assam butter. the fish was done right, flaky and soft, and was topped with rich assam butter that gave it a sophisticated taste. the addition of curry leaves vaguely reminded me of a certain salted egg style dish. the °rosemary chicken was slightly overpowered by the pungent lemongrass but still proved to delicious as well. i was hoping though for a more sweet-sour sensation from the °honey and tamarind glazed pork belly.

°dessert platter
ending this lunch with a sweet note from the kitchen was this filipino-inspired dessert platter trio. the uber cute °pandan coconut crepe roll can be dipped in the thick sauce it came with. this reminded me of suman latik mainly because of the fried sweet coconut bits on top. the °mango sticky rice was a sweet and filling treat through and through. it looks very vibrant too with the mango cubes on top. what came as a pleasant surprise was the °iced avocado condensada. it looked cold and unassuming but once you "break the ice" and mix the whole thing up, you'll find its vague similarity to halo-halo. there were red beans and nata, mango balls and pinipig, plus the luscious avocado at the bottom of the cup. the avocado gave this dessert a very refreshing note, and makes you yearn more for a bigger serving.

as another treat, we were presented with °the egg. it literally looks like a sunny side up egg, complete with a dash of pepper. but look again as the egg yolk is made from mangoes, while the egg white is custard cream, and the pepper are crushed cacao nibs. from the looks of it, the dish is quite difficult to execute, and so it was too pretty to eat! each spoonful was a delight, very velvety smooth, quite similar to a panna cotta. this dessert has won numerous awards and is cited as part of inquirer lifestyle's best desserts book 4.

all in all, a great dining experience that amplifies your tastebuds to another level. if you're a travel junkie who misses cuisines from the asian countries you have visited, this is the perfect spot for you. if you're like me who wants to immerse in different cultures, i also highly suggest you try dining at red ginger. what better way to drink up more culture but with food!

red ginger is located at the 2nd floor,cityof dreams manila entertainmentcityin bustling paranaque city.

red ginger atcityof dreams. a southeast asian themed restaurant that offers variety of fresh and well prepared dishes that would satisfy your palette. they offer a variety of thai, vietnamese, singaporean, indonesian, malaysian, and indian flavors. the ambiance is grand and welcoming with hanging dim lights, comfortable seating and cozy interior.

our recommended dishes to try are the following:

popiah a crispy fried bbq duck spring roll with iceberg lettuce and chill garlic dipping, sauce. the rich duck wrapped in lettuce and the zesty sauce gives a nice combination of rich flavors.

nasi lemak lobster, sambal lobster beside a steaming cup of fragrant coconut rice served with traditional side of  hard-boiled egg, sliced cucumber, crispy anchovy and peanuts. take a piece of each of the elements of the dish to taste it in its fullest glory. its a nice play in textures, fragrances, and tastes.

satay plate - a mix of pork, prawn & salmon, tofu, chicken and beef marinated in a coriander and fennel seed paste and grilled to perfection. add a bit of peanut sauce for even better flavor.

don't forget to try the egg dessert, smooth coconut cream and manga at the center. it's a nice take on the a sort of panna cotta cream with mangoes dessert.

while the price point is not the cheapest but the quality was of each dish was good.

i was invited to visitcityof dreams not play casino but to eat and indulge myself with southeast asian cuisines. red ginger offers asian-fusion dishes from vietnam, philippines, indonesia and thailand. located at the upper ground floor,cityof dreams manila.

red ginger can accommodate big groups and the interiors looks elegant, fine and cozy. the staffs were well trained, attentive and they explain every item listed in the menu.

first, they served popiah (p420). in philippines, we called it lumpia, which is similar to fried spring rolls popular in southeast asia. the term popiah derives from hokkien lunpia. red ginger’s popiah was unique. very crispy and it compliments with the chili garlic sauce. you can also wrap it with iceberg lettuce and paired with spicy vinegar.

satay is a must try! it composed of different seasoned meat such as beef, pork, prawn & salmon, tofu and chicken. the beef and prawn & salmon satay surpassed my expectation. i loved the flavor and make sure to pair it with peanut sauce.

when i visited malaysia, my friend introduced me their famous spicy nasi lemak, which is for only 1 ringgit. well, the good thing about red ginger is they also offer nasi lemak lobster. this is a limited item and only available for the whole of month june.

i tried also their charcoal grill such as lemongrass & rosemary chicken, blue marlin except honey & tamarind glazed pork belly because i’m not a pork-lover though it looks tempting and enticing. 

for those people who are strictly diet, you can try their vietnamese caesar salad (php 270.00).

for the desserts, i ate all the items included in the dessert platter such as pandan coconut crepes roll, iced avocado condesada, mango sticky rice and the egg. i can’t event resist my self with the mango sticky rice and their famous, award-winning dessert: the egg - a custard cream with mango topped with crushed dark chocolate and some macapuno inside the cream.

my entire dining experience was really outstanding! i enjoyed all the southeast asian dishes. most of their items are good for sharing.

review and photos by our resident #sinopinasfoodie bernard magcarang

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red ginger is acityof dreams restaurant located near the casino. they offer southeast asian cuisines. you'll find dishes from vietnam, indonesia, thailand, philippines, and more. the location is great because visitors from all over the world playing casino will be able to see it and when they decide to take a break, they can feast here and enjoy the food we and our neighboring countries have to offer.

popiah (php 420.00): this one is a crowd favorite and that has already been decided just at the start of our meal. popiah is a famous southeast asian dish but i've read it's also famous in china. in the west, it's known as an egg roll but to us filipinos, we call it "lumpia". however, this one is an upgrade as it has bbq duck instead of the usual pork or veggies. it's truly irresistible and you'll find yourself having a few pieces and getting yourself stuffed too early.

vietnamese caesar salad (php 270.00): a salad not for those in a strict diet but a salad i could really dig into. it's not just leaves and croutons and that's what i love about it because this way, i can finally enjoy my greens. thanks to the poached egg and to the salad dressing that covered almost every inch of the leaves. it's very tasty and creamy.

satay platter (php 950.00): it's a meat party with this platter. satay means seasoned and grilled meat. there's beef, pork, prawn & salmon, chicken, and tofu satay. it basically caters to almost every meat any person prefers. even the tofu is seasoned so there's not a bland meat in this platter. this can probably be shared by 5-6 people depending on how many you will order.

nasi lemak lobster: this malaysian-inspired dish is only available until june 30, 2018 so grab it while you still can! it's spicy but the spiciness doesn't interfere with the tastiness the dish has. if you're familiar with nasi lemak, you already know what to expect with its taste except this time, you get to enjoy it with some lobster meat.

you can also get some charcoal grilled meat like lemongrass & rosemary chicken (php 420.00), spiced blue marlin fillet with assam butter (php 780.00), and honey & tamarind glazed pork belly (php 460.00): there are lots of other options. i really loved the pork belly. it was sweet and sour and you'll find yourself looking for that cup of rice.

for our desserts, we had small servings on a platter but i'll put the full servings price, we had iced avocado condensada (php 280.00): which won my heart at my first spoonful. it's basically halo-halo with a scoop of avocado ice cream. from that first bite, i suddenly realized that from now on i want all my halo-halos to have a scoop of avocado ice cream.

pandan coconut crepe roll (php 300.00): a pandan flavored crepe with coconut on the inside and a scoop of ube ice cream. i could probably just had the pandan crepe and ube ice cream and i'll be able to enjoy this more. i'm only saying that because i'm not a big fan of coconut in general. don't hate me.

the egg (php 240.00): omg. you have to try this. trust me. this dessert has won awards. if you want to know more, just ask the staff at the restaurant. this dish looks like an egg but it's one of the best desserts you'll try out there. the yolk is a mango, the white is a custard cream, and the pepper are dark chocolate bits. there's also some gelatin and other chewy stuff inside. just try it out, every component in this dish makes it absolutely perfect.

i love the interior of this place. the lighting is a bit dim so it gives you a more intimate dining experience. however, they don't have glass windows so you'll be able to hear the outside a bit more but it's not noisy outside so it's fine. the servers are very friendly and professional. they're very easy to call and they get back to you right away when you ask them for something.

this is our favorite place to eat whenever we visitcityof dreams with friends. interior is nice with elegant wooden tones decoration. we all love their food most especially the cakes. red ginger was able to satisfy my cravings on green tea chocolate cake. for tea lovers, this cake is a must-try! this is one of the best green tea cake on my list here in the metro. also a must try is their pomelo lemonade and char kew noodle. really tastes good. highly recommended!

my wife and i are regular customers incityof dreams and i've been wanting to try out the restaurants here ever since. thinking that it will be expensive, i've decided to opt to something cheaper. one bright day, when my parents visited my in-laws, who were staying incityof dreams as well, we have decided to have lunch in one of the restaurants there, red ginger. the exterior of the restaurant itself is great, it is somewhat like an open area and it is well lit and airconditioned. good thing that there were no smokers around the vicinity sincecityof dreams is a heck of a smoking area.

you should go and try their angus beef rib eye with pepper rub. it was awesome! but expect their food to be expensive since it’s insidecityof dreams. 😊

red ginger is housed insidecityof dreams manila, offering a vast menu of southeast asian flavors. the ambiance brings in a warm and inviting vibe, especially since the colors that painted the whole restaurant resembles earth tones. their food speaks of traditional flavors, yet modern techniques were into play with the preparation and presentation of it.

we had a hearty lunch, perfectly assisted with their humble and hospitable staff and chef. these were the dishes we indulged on that afternoon:

baby squid in lemongrass and lime soy
popiah
salt and pepper tofu

grill platter(honey and tamarind glazed pork, 5oz. angus beef satay, salmon curry with red basil and thai curry)
singaporean crispy grouper
nasi goreng jakarta
vietnamese "caesar" salad
asian mushrooms with bean curd skin and tofu

iced avocado condensada
chocolate caramel custard
the peanut

i am left speechless with their baby squid. it was very savory and it literally melted in my mouth at the very moment i ate it. hints of soy, lime, and squid seemed to pop up on my tastebuds melodiously.

the salt and pepper tofu was a winner in my book too. i normally don't eat tofu on a daily basis but when i do, i'm really into it. the crisp shell of the tofu with it's soft, silky tones inside made me fell inlove with it in an instant.

the salmon and the satay were winners in my book with their grill platter. salmon was cooked just right, hints of tamarind helped in cutting through the richness of the fish, the satay was cooked at the right temperature, teasing in just the right amount of spices to compliment the dish.

the crispy grouper also made me really happy. i prefer the sauce a bit spicier than what they had (but i guess you can request for more chilis or to spice up the sauce itself a bit more).

to end the eveing, the chocolate caramel custard left me singing my heart out! how unexpected to find preserved chunks of jackfruit in it? it was surprisingly unexpected, but the combination really worked out perfectly. it helps cut off the richness of the custard, elevating the sweetness of the dish, bringing out perfectly lucious notes of chocolate dancing on your tastebuds.

the peanut also is an amazing creation, playing off with a salted caramel core, vanilla ice cream interior and crushed nuts to crust up all of that goodness in one, intriguingly innovative dessert! it's set to bring your inner childhood out and marvel on its own taste. the vanilla ice cream is not to sweet and creamy, the salted caramel leaves a velvety trace on your mouth, teasing in a bit of sweetness to leave you wanting more, and the roasted, crushed peanuts help compliment the caramel and vanilla altogether.

coming in to red ginger manila is like hitting the jackpot itself--an incredible oasis where a mouthful of tastes await.

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red ginger iscityof dreams southeast asian-themed restaurant. it has a vibe and feel for the region's flavors and palates. i'm not so keen on this cuisine, but the food was still pretty excellent. the interiors had lots and lots of wood. . some of their dishes included:. popiah. this was a fried roll composed of braised duck in thick sauce and wrapped in iceberg lettuce/ it came with a chili sauce for dips. the duck was pretty tasty.

the experience begins immediately as you enter red ginger incityof dreams with highly attentive staff despite the lunch rush.

we were started with popaig filled with juicy duck under the crispy fried wrappers all under crunch of iceberg lettuce with the kick of chili garlic dip.

the salt and pepper tofu had extra layers of flavors around the breading that offers bite on top of the soft and silky tofu crunch with added depth from the bell peppers and onions.

the baby squid bursts with freshness right after the bite that melds with the tangy lemongrass and lime soy around bitter greens and the sweet juicy cherry tomatoes.

the mains began with the smoky and meaty nasi goreng with texture made subtle with the eggyolk and softened by egg whites.

followed shortly by silky smooth asian mushrooms with bean curd skin and tofu balanced with the earthy tones.

the singaporean crispy grouper was definitely crispy but slightly weighed less on the hint of the famous singaporean chili sauce as advertised.

grilled properly with sweet marinades was the pork belly properly cooked while maintaining the tenderness. the beef satay was slightly under seasoned but tender through and through. the salmon is fresh but leaned on the flaky side for the grill platter.

the vietnamese "ceasar" salad works great to cleanse the palette momentarily as you move on to desserts.

the three course sweets started with the chocolate caramel custard that emulated much of what dark chocolate would taste like that had a subtle attention grabbing langka and lychee compote. it's rich and sweet.

the iced avocado condensada copies much of the halo-halo flair with an additional layer of avocado cream at the bottom for added flavor profile which was missing most of the way throughout the experience. it's halo-halo. period.

"the peanut" was made from crushed roasted peanuts packed around simple vanilla ice cream with lime meringue placed carefully atop the salted caramel peanut butter placed squarely in the middle.

as soon as we arrived atcityof dreams manila, we went straight to red ginger restaurant at the upper ground floor ofcityof dreams manila to have our lunch before we headed to dreamplay.

red ginger restaurant offers the best of southeast asian cuisine from indonesian, malaysian, singapore, thai to filipino gastronomic delights. it is open "24 hours a day" to satisfy the cravings of both epicureans and casino patrons. their fried tofu, spring rolls, chicken in a tamarind sauce, beef randang, chicken and squid vegetable, grilled blue marlin, fried chicken wings, leche flan in a jar are all a must-try here! indeed, an amazing restaurant to try to incityof dreams manila.

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we tried some desserts at red ginger. a restaurant located atcityof dreams. we ordered the iced avocado condensada and the peanut. if you're a big fan of peanut butter, you'll definitely get along with the peanut. the name speaks for itself as it has salted caramel peanut butter, vanilla ice cream, and roasted peanuts. the avocado condensada for me was an overpriced halo halo. it's good but nothing special. i'll probably need to try the viand next time. price per head is a minimum of php 500.