Ube-bebaby: Hit Up This Month-Long Food Fair for the Best Purple Yam Treats
Grab a bite of these limited-time-only ube treats and eats while you can.
(SPOT.ph) Ube might be a trendy ingredient globally now, making its way even to Western nations like the U.S. and Europe—but we Filipinos know the purple yam has always held a one-of-a-kind charm for its earthy, nutty flavors. If you're an ube-nthusiast (get it?) or are looking to share the ube love with guests (especially foreigner friends!), you may want to drop by Newport Mall in Pasay. They're holding a month-long ube extravaganza called Yam It Up, that puts the spotlight on this vibrantly colored, versatile Filipino root crop.
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Here's what to expect at Newport Mall's ube festival:
Whether you're a sweet tooth or a fan of savory x sweet dishes, you're bound to find something that tickles your fancy at Yam It Up, a.k.a Newport Mall's month-long ube festival. Happening from now until October 5, Yam It Up is your chance to stuff yourself to the brim with all things purple yam, from your classic cocktails and desserts to the more out-of-this-world creations like Purple Bolognese (P380) from Rafael's Tapas Bar & Restaurant and or the Ube Quesadilla (P348) from Fiery Style.
The festival features a wide array of limited-time-only ube-based and ube-infused dishes from some of Newport Mall's most celebrated food haunts like ROB's, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Parmigiano, The Red Crab Alimango House, Chairman FU Hotpot Bar, and many more.
Trust us, you wouldn't want to miss the chance to nosh on ube specials from these restaurants.
Check out all the ube goodies to expect at Newport Mall's Yam It Up festival:
Garden Wing Cafe
What to order: Premium Purple Delights: a selection of sweet and savory local treats infused with the exquisite flavor of ube. Get your hands on ube pastries like ube crinkles (P130), ube bibingka (P550), ube ensaymada (P175), ube truffles (P78), ube eclairs (P210), ube cheesecake (P180), vibrant and sweet ube ice cream (P130/one scoop, P180/two scoops, P230/three scoops), and many more.
Location: G/F Newport Mall
Rafael's Tapas Bar & Restaurant
What to order: Try the fusion of the purple yam and the classic Italian meat sauce with the Purple Bolognese(P380), and for dessert, go for the creamy Tres Leches ala Ube (P180).
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Fiery Style
What to order: Nosh on a blend of gooey cheese and nutty purple yam with the Cheesy Ube Quesadilla (P348).
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Kao Day & Night Club
What to order: Go for a modern take on a classic Fil-Chi dessert that combines the sweetness of ube with the crispy, sesame-covered texture of the buchi with the Ube Buchi with Cheese (P198).
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Chairman FU Hotpot Bar
What to order: Discover the intriguing dessert duo of Purple Yam-Filled Sesame Balls (P280) and Purple Yam Soy Milk Pudding (P180).
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Parmigiano
What to order: Try the Dolce Viola (P320), a dessert that combines the richness of Filipino ube with the simple elegance of Italian cooking.
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
The Red Crab Alimango House
What to order: Delight in the Filipino classic Ginataang Bilo Bilo made extra special with the addition of Ube Halaya (P220).
Location: 4/F Newport Mall
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
What to order: Raise a toast with the Purple Haze cocktail (P650), a refreshing and vibrant concoction capturing the essence of ube.
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
ROB'S
What to order: Try the Oyster and Ube Float (P265), smothered oysters over creamy Ube Grits, and the Purple Hills cocktail (P395)—a twist on ROB's signature drink.
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Barcino
What to order: Unwind with Coquito con Ube (P320) and Pocion de Ube (P390), a duo of cocktails that infuse the spirit of ube into every sip.
Location: 2/F Newport Mall
Yam It Up is at Newport Mall, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City. For more information, visit Newport City's Facebook page.
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