Askal

We got the 80$ set menu and it was amazing. The bread and butter was top notch. So surprised by the balut dish, with caramelized fish sauce, spicy, salty with zinginess from the the lime - mixed noodles was citrusy and lots of texture. The pork belly on its own was incredible, the pickled veggies really complement with the sauce and the pork. The only thing that could be better was the fried rice, a bit too dry for my liking. The leche flan is a visually vibrant dessert, creamy and soft with the punch of rum. Overall a pleasant visit, would definitely come back and try other dishes.

Food and service were great! Staff and managers were very attentive and friendly. Food were served on time and we enjoyed everything we ordered from appetisers to dessert. Even their cocktails were amazing. The ambiance like lighting and decor was inviting and sophisticated, Filipino inspired. Thank you!

We had an amazing experience at Askal. The service was incredible. All of the staff were passionate about the food. They took the time to explain each dish and offer serving suggestions. The food was divine. Each dish was presented like a work of art. All of the dishes I tried were full of complementary flavours. The bone marrow clay pot seemed to unleash a new flavour with every bite. Askal has a wide selection of beverages, each with their own unique story and flavour. The venue itself was beautiful. Every time I looked around, I noticed little decorative nods to the Philippines. Upstairs, there is also a rooftop bar Inuman, which was the perfect way to finish the night.

Overall, the food is really good! I love the chargrilled prawns with the pastry. It’s so delicious! Highly recommend! The oysters are fresh and well seasoned. The rump cap with the clay pot rice is also good but you probably can’t finish it if it came last as a main and you had all those yummy entrees before it. The marrow can make it quite fed up as well.

nice spot for fine dining filipino food! you definitely cant come here expecting your classic homestyle home cooked filipino food because this is not it! this is fine dining! things will be a little different and plated differently! so that being said.. food was tasty and definitely had that fine dining flare! the menu is always changing with the season as the chef and team add new item creations - making this a worthy spot to come back and dine again!

Askal has absolutely nailed the balance between tradition and fine dining. The dishes stay true to their Filipino roots while feeling elevated and creative. We had the “bahala ka na” (clever!) chef’s selection menu, and every course was exceptional. From the first bite, it was clear the attention to detail was not just in the food, but in the whole dining experience. The Askalflakes with sardine escabache ‘de lata’ & kesilyo was such a fun start—crispy, tangy, and creamy all at once. Then came Manong Al’s BBQ pork, which had all the smoky, sweet flavours you’d expect, paired perfectly with banana ketchup and atchara. The pancit canton with crab, chillimansi, and an egg yolk that was a deep, rich, yellow; just wow! The smoked Bannockburn chicken was an absolute standout! So tender and flavourful! Paired with the calamansi golden java fried rice, this course was incredible—I could eat this all day. Masarap! Dessert was the “buko pandan”, which brought everything home. The coconut whip and pandan parfait were light and creamy, with tapioca and pinipig adding just the right crunch. I’m not necessarily a fan of coconut, but still enjoyed this dessert. Maraming salamat to the chef for creating such an unforgettable meal! What really tied it all together was the atmosphere. The ambience was wonderful—appropriately lit, not too bright or too dark, creating a cosy but classy atmosphere. The kitchen staff worked like a well-oiled machine, and the servers were absolutely lovely. Noise levels were perfect! Quiet enough for a conversation, but lively enough to feel energetic. Puwedeng pambato. Askal is an absolute credit to Pilipinas! EDIT: John Rivera was quoted as saying “We want to be an example that Filipino food and culture can be elevated without compromising who we are or alienating people who look for the traditional food”. They have absolutely nailed it. This is our second time at Askal, and it’s just as impressive as the first.

Simply amazing Filipino cuisine. Even beats my Mum’s food (don’t tell her). The pancit was by far the best I have ever had. We enjoyed the balut and the pandesal. The cocktails were amazing. The staff are awesome and so hospitable. Can’t wait to come back.

The food at Askal is absolutely stunning. We came for the express lunch and ordered the tocino, kare-kare, and pancit canton. To start, the express lunch came with pandesal — somehow both crispy and the lightest, airiest version we've ever had. The pancit canton tasted like a beautifully elevated chilimansi instant pancit canton. I don’t think I’ve ever had a dish transport me back to my childhood in such a nostalgic and delicious way. I could eat this all day. The tocino was a unique take on the traditional dish. The flavours milder, and the pork belly cooked to perfection. I appreciated the side of pickle. The kare-kare was the star and an absolute must-try. The portion was generous, and the flavours were perfectly balanced. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender. My only feedback: start of winter so the food could’ve stayed warmer for longer — maybe serving on warmer plates would help. What a treat this place is!