Solaire Resort Entertainment City marked its 12th anniversary this year by featuring world-class chefs who demonstrated their exceptional culinary skills. Guests enjoyed a series of remarkable dining experiences led by three Michelin-starred chefs, each bringing their own distinct expertise. The celebration took place every Friday to Sunday from February 28 until March 16, offering guests the chance to savor the chefs’ exquisite creations during dinner and brunch at Solaire’s signature restaurants, including Yakumi, Waterside, and Finestra.
Renowned for his innovative approach to Kyoto cuisine, Chef Jun Yukimura, the owner of the three-Michelin-starred Azabu Yukimura, brought his mastery of the tradition to Yakumi on the first anniversary week with a bespoke 9-course Kaiseki dinner menu. Each dish was carefully complemented by premium sakes and expertly crafted cocktails from award-winning mixologist Shingo Gokan, enhancing the dining experience. Guests had the opportunity to savor his signature creations, including Hokkaido uni with Ise lobster jelly, cold soba noodles with bottarga powder, and wagyu shabu-shabu with sansho pepper flower.
The celebration continued the following week at Waterside with Chef Sun Kim, the owner of Meta, a 2-Michelin Star restaurant in Singapore known for its seasonally inspired and produce-driven menu. Drawing on his diverse international experience and cultural roots, Chef Kim created a unique fusion of East and West, offering a contemporary yet personal dining experience with Korean influences. The evening featured a 6-course tasting menu paired with Tea Master He Jia’s tea creations. Chef Kim’s signature dishes included Abalone Juk, Aji with radish, bamboo shoot with seaweed, Bibimyeon, KBBQ, and rock fish.
Finestra welcomed Chef Heinz Beck to its kitchen, one of the most notable “masters” of gastronomy in the world. A celebrated restauranteur, Chef Beck owns eight restaurants, including the esteemed 3-Michelin Star La Pergola in Rome, known for its stunning view of St. Peter’s Basilica and its exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. He is also the author of the best-selling book “L’Ingrediente Segreto” (The Secret Ingredient), which delves into the art of selecting ingredients and crafting innovative flavors. Guests experienced an unforgettable 6-course dinner at Finestra, featuring signature dishes from Chef Beck, including marinated amberjack with celeriac in seawater and oxidized chocolate, scampo with sweet peppers and green gazpacho, sedanini with red prawn and smoked aubergine coulis, pumpkin risotto with amaretti, pistachio crust veal, and red fruit ice sphere with tea cream and crystallized raspberries.
“For the past three years, we’ve had the privilege of bringing the world’s best chefs to celebrate our anniversary. Beyond offering exceptional service and unparalleled dining experiences, we also prioritize convenience by bringing Michelin-starred chefs closer to our guests. This allows the Filipino audience to witness firsthand how these culinary masters craft their menus and share their unique flavors, influenced by diverse cultural inspirations,” says Sebastian Kellerhoff, Vice President for Culinary.
Solaire Resort Entertainment City also offers a special promotion of 50% off on bookings for any suite, which includes breakfast for two at Fresh, for the entire month of March. Guests who book a deluxe room from March 14-16 can avail of this offer for only Php 12,000 nett, also including breakfast for two at Fresh. The stay dates for this promotion are from April 1 to November 30, 2025.
For more information, email: restaurantevents@solaireresort.com. You can also check out https://sec.solaireresort.com/ or Solaire’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
