TIDES at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa Cebu is a restaurant that offers international fare and “feast for the eyes” themed experiences day and night.
Last Thursday, Cebu’s media was given a special preview of its signature creations especially prepared by chef Rizki Wijatmoko, its newest chef de cuisine—all of which will be available soon.
Chef Rizki introduced each dish presented starting with the Indian Cigar, a classic masala dish bursting with colorful Indian spices fashioned like a cigar, hence its name; the salted egg pasta, a fusion of Italian and Asian influence as well as the rich and hearty dish Laksa.
Other dishes were the Filipino favorite pork humba and the nasi goreng, Indonesia’s famed fried rice served in a martini glass. While chef Rizki considers them all his favorites, he’s partial to this as it originates from his country, Indonesia.
There was also the tower bulgogi sandwich (inspired by Korea’s Namsan Tower), sushi tiramisu with a chocolate-y twist, and the vanilla parfait and mango flambé, which all provide a sweet finish to the feast.
These dishes present a fanciful mix of international and Asian flavors with the use of local ingredients, which is in line with Rizki’s goal: “Go local, go global.”