The Admiral’s Travels: A taste of heirloom Korean homestyle dishes

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The Admiral’s Travels is a signature campaign that brings bold flavors to Manila through guest chefs from around the globe

MANILA, Philippines – Following the success of the recent culinary travels through a Taste of Thailand this past April, The Admiral Hotel Manila launches another meaningful collaboration through a Taste of South Korea with chef Lily Min. 

Chef Lily is a Korean cuisine specialist and instructor at the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines. 

TASTE OF KOREA. Chef Lily collaborates with executive chef Mok Chee Wah of The Admiral Hotel to bring homestyle dishes to a wider audience. Photo from The Admiral Hotel

Held in the Admiral Club facing Manila Bay, the MGallery continues to extend its signature culinary journey through The Admiral’s Travels with heirloom Korean homestyle dishes. Guests and diners can enjoy the South Korean flavors on the lunch and dinner buffet all throughout  the month of May.

GALBIJJIM. A hearty, comforting, and special Korean dish. Photo from the Admiral Hotel

The Admiral’s Travels is a signature campaign bringing bold flavors and culinary journeys to Manila through guest chefs from around the globe. 

Inspired by the legendary Admiral’s explorations, the international flair of this experience provides new tastes, fresh dishes, and curated adventures through global cuisines and cultural stories.

SPREAD. All throughout the month of May, chef Lily’s heritage recipes will be featured on the buffet at The Admiral’s Club as part of their regular offerings for lunch and dinner. Photo from the Admiral Hotel

May is Parents Month in Korea and this collaboration is especially meaningful for chef Lily, as she shared that May 8th is the day when Koreans celebrate Parents Day. This special family event marks the significance of the dishes she chose to highlight during this collaboration. 

Choosing heritage dishes that are usually reserved for special occasions at home, she felt that sharing them with the wider audience and hotel guests of The Admiral Club would honor her roots while sharing family traditions.

Admiral Hotel general manager Matthieu Busschaërt remarked: “Together with my team, our commitment has always been to elevate the guest experience through best-in-class hospitality and gastronomy.” 

“Partnering with the finest culinary artisans like chef Lily Min allows us to do that and bring authentic global flavors to the Admiral’s table,” Busschaërt said. “We are also thrilled to be the only hotel in Manila, once again recommended by the Michelin Guide 2025.”

When asked, chef Lily shared that many of the dishes she chose to highlight also provide healing properties, aid in digestion and are made with elevated  ingredients that cater to a more international palette. 

With the backdrop of a world class hotel and the view of Manila Bay, foodies can enjoy the culinary travels of  The Admiral, without having to go too far from home. 

Through connection, comfort, and cuisine, guests of The Admiral Club can relish in the tradition of Korean culture in bite sized moments that are both satisfying and memorable. – Rappler.com

The Admiral’s Travels: Taste of Korea will run until May 30, 2025 at the Admiral Club Manila Bay. Call 0917 8298434 to book and use code: KOREA