Gallery By Chele

Best dining experience in the Philipinnes, made me feel back home!

We had a great time dining at Gallery by Chele last Saturday. At the bar, we were served with bite-sized dishes. One that stood out for me was the bonbon, a kare-kare in a bite dish dipped in bagoong sauce. I can still imagine the burst of flavors once I got into its core. Along with that, we had a gin cocktail beautifully drizzled with Palawan honey and infused with shiitake mushroom. I rarely drink alcohol but this one became a major highlight of my evening. So glad they recommended it. We also had a tour of their garden designed according to permaculture principles aiming to maintain sustainability in their kitchen. Having seen pansit-pansitan grown there actually brought back some highschool research memories. Chef Chele himself showed us around the Stvdiolab which is the heart of creativity and innovation in the Gallery. My personal favorites among the dishes from their 9-course tasting menu were the smoked duck with carrots and orange sauce, wagyu with kangkong, chocolate panna cotta with crispy black rice and the smoked bibingka.

Formerly Vask, Gallery is a pretty well known establishment already. Food was interesting, and they tour you around the restaurant’s personal garden where they pick fresh ingredients from everyday. They support sustainability by growing their own vegetables and even turn leftover food into compost. Would come back here again when they change the menu. I suggest making a reservation in advance as the place gets pretty packed.

Formerly Vask, This place has since been renovated to a beautiful, self sustaining restaurant. Each dish feels like a fusion of talents from the team who work so hard in the kitchen (and out) to make brilliant plates, and drinks too! I had a tour of their garden where they grow their own herbs and plants for cooking as well as inside their lab where they make their own vinegar etc from scratch! oh my god I was blown away. Love the idea of making things from scratch, then you know it’s real cooking. And probably what’s best for our bodies! I super love this place!!! The dishes are delish! Just beautiful. Best tasting menu in Manila!

I was here for a media preview of the Samsung Galaxy Fold a couple of weeks ago and it was one of the best dining experience I've ever had. It has an amazing intimate ambiance that's complimented by an incredible menu. The Tunamansi was to die for and the their tenderloin was cooked to perfection—it gradually melted in my mouth, bursting with flavor. IMHO it's one of the best date spots in BGC and I'd definitely come back again.