LASA x LAHI — A Grand Tasting of the Filipino Diaspora

“A hungry homage to heritage”

The International Manila Food Festival culminates in a dazzling celebration of flavor, heritage, and innovation.

LASA x LAHI—Tagalog for taste and ancestry—is the festival’s signature grand tasting, a curated journey through the diverse expressions of Filipino cuisine, reimagined for today’s global stage. This extraordinary event gathers renowned chefs and rising culinary artists to create immersive tasting stations and interactive booths that bring the flavors of the Philippines to life in new, exciting ways.

Guests will sip, savor, and explore as they move through a rich landscape of culinary experiences, paired with exquisite beverages and storytelling from the Philippines and beyond. Expect a glamorous crowd of food lovers, industry tastemakers, and bold creatives. This is the tasting that resets the standard.

Featured Chefs Include:

• Chele Gonzalez (Chele, PH)
• Stephan Duhesme (Metiz, PH)
  
• Erica Paredes (Reyna, FR)
  
• Josh Boutwood (Helm, PH)
  
• Carlos Villaflor (Chele, PH)
  
• Nicco Santos (Celera, PH)
  
• Nicole Ponseca (Jeepney, USA)
  
• Francis Ang (Abacá, USA)
  
• Tara Monsod (Animae, USA)
  
• Melissa Miranda (Musang, USA)
  

A feast for the senses. A portrait of a cuisine redefined.

August 10, 2025, Sunday
5pm - 10pm: Festival Finale with Grand Tasting Dinner
📍Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts
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Php 8,000*/ head
Grand Tasting Dinner with San Miguel Premium Beers, Filipino Liquors and Wine
(* early bird, privilege discounts, and group discounts available)