7,107 Islands of Philippines beckon you to explore the flavours!

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Category: Fusion / New Asian

Published on Monday, 20 February 2012 14:35

Written by Joe Bodia

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7,107 refers to the number of islands of the Philippines, and the melody of flavour with more notes than that!

From a long history of Western colonial rule, interspersed with the visits of merchants and traders, the 7,107 islands of Philippines today has evolved as a unique blend of the east and the west, both in appearance and culture. Today regarded as the third largest English speaking country in the world, the country has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences.

The Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese before the landmark event, Spanish colonization in 1521 altered the destiny of the island country. The Spanish colonization being a strong denominator in the history of Philippines, it brought about the construction of Intramuros, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. A series of political rebellions then continued for as long as 350 years, at the end of which in 1898, the Filipinos succeeded in winning their independence. It is worth mentioning over here that this independence of the nation was fuelled by leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo. And all that makes for some really interesting fusion of fodds and flavours, some in conflict, some in perfect harmony.

And if you want to explore this legacy of tast, you have to get to 7107 Flavours! Located at the 2nd Level of Marina Square, 7107 Flavours is the first of its kind to open in Singapore - a fine restaurant, a culture hub and a travel desk - all in one, showcasinge the best of Philippine Cuisine - from traditional to fusion, from regional to cosmopolitan. If you have ever wondered what Philippine Cuisine is, the answer is now just a short distance away!

Check out some of the great dishes we've enjoyed there over the years... their menu is always showcasing new treats, so stop in and see what treasures await you...

7107 Flavours’ Inihaw Kinilaw

Mackerel Ceviche topped with Grilled Pork Belly

A sure hit even with first-timers to Filipino food, this dish never failed to elicit oohhs and ahhhs from Europeans, Americans and other Asians who partake of this gastronomic delight from 7107 Flavours.This dish is 7107 Flavours’ creative combination of two traditional Filipino dishes – the Kinilaw na Tanguigue (Mackerel Ceviche) and Inihaw na Liempo (Grilled Pork Belly).

7107 Flavours’ Kalderetang Baka

Beef Calderetta – Stewed Tender Beef Cubes with Potatoes & Capsicums in Tomato Sauce.