Southern Mindanaoan Cuisine Takes The Spotlight At Manila Marriott Hotel's "Sinagtala Famsgiving Buffet Dinner"

Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts continues the implementation of the Marriott International Sinagtala Philippine Culinary Arts Program or Sinagtala Program with a kitchen takeover at Marriott Café featuring the multi-awarded Tausug Chef Miggy Moreno. 

The collaboration is dubbed “Sinagtala Famsgiving Buffet Dinner” and is available all Wednesdays and Thursdays of April and May. Moreno owns and operates two 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurants: Palm Grill and Cabel. 

Cementing its commitment to bring Filipino Culinary Arts to the fore, Manila Marriott this time showcases Southern Mindanaoan cuisine, also known as the ZamBaSulTa (Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi) cuisine. 

Southern Mindanaoan Cuisine is given a dedicated section at the buffet.

A section of the buffet spread will be dedicated to this regional gastronomy, in celebration of the “Filipino Food Month."

The name “Sinagtala Famsgiving” refers to a gathering celebrated with family or a “chosen family” over heirloom dishes that harness wonderful memories, and rich culture and heritage. The Sinagtala Famsgiving Buffet Dinner is priced at P3,399 net per person.

Tiyula Itum (Black Beef Soup)

Tinuanan (fresh pomelo and mango salad with Tausug dressing)

Included in the buffet spread are authentic Tausug staples: Tiyula Itum (black beef soup), Tinuanan (fresh pomelo and mango salad with Tausug dressing), Beef Kurma (beef curry), Sambal Istah (deep-fried maya-maya topped with special sauce), Belachan Manuk, Kyuning / Bubuk (grilled chicken breast marinated in turmeric, lemon zest and spices) and Bang Bang Sug (assortment of Tausug native cakes and pastries).

Bubuk (grilled chicken breast marinated in turmeric, lemon zest and spices)

Beef Kurma (beef curry)

Sambal Istah (deep-fried maya-maya topped with special sauce)

Grateful to this significant partnership with Manila Marriott Hotel, Moreno said: “Collaborations that reach global audiences matter in elevating Philippine regional gastronomy”. 

Tausug Chef Miggy Moreno, Owner of Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurants Palm Grill and Cabel

    Manila Marriott Hotel Director of Culinary Meik Brammer, on the other hand, expressed joy at having found a collaborator in Tausug Chef Miggy Moreno who shares the same advocacy and commitment to elevate and bring Filipino cuisine to the global culinary stage. “It is a pleasure and honor to find an organization or individual who shares the same vision for a program like Sinagtala,” said Brammer. “If Filipinos and Filipinos-at-heart will come together to create platforms that will showcase the rich Filipino culinary arts and heritage, there is no doubt that it will eventually gain its rightful place in the world where it can be appreciated and celebrated,” Brammer added.

Chef Miggy Moreno and Manila Marriott Hotel Director of Culinary Meik Brammer

The partnership is also a timely initiative as Manila Marriott Hotel gears up towards securing its HALAL certification to enable it to strengthen its drive for inclusivity, and be able to cater to local and foreign Muslim guests.

The Sinagtala Famsgiving Buffet Dinner is available all Wednesdays and Thursdays of April for P3,399 net per person at Marriott Café.

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