Filipino cuisine in Bern? Gusto ko! The Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa has a new restaurant, the “Kasiyahan”, which will be serving delicacies from the island nation daily from 2 pm to 7 pm until mid-September. What guests can look forward to in Switzerland’s latest Pop-Up-Restaurant.
Happiness and Contentment: Kasiyahan
Kasiyahan” finds its temporary home on the “Sky Terrace”. The hotel’s rooftop bar brings an unusual menu to the luxurious hotel as a pop-up concept. There are dumplings with beef, potatoes and peas on the menu as well as kinilaw. This is a Filipino ceviche made from tuna or pork belly. Or would you prefer “sisig”? No matter what you choose: In the Philippines, people eat sharing style.
This way of eating is not only very sociable. It also allows you to sample the variety of all the dishes. The food is accompanied by wonderful panoramic views of Bern’s old town. And, of course, liquids. The new pop-up restaurant in Bern serves international dishes such as Calamansi Sour made from citrus fruits and gin. Or exotic drinks like the “Manila Sunshine”. It surprises with its sweet and spicy aroma variety of mango and rum. After the meal, you feel one thing above all: kasiyahan. Happiness and contentment.
The People behind the Filipino Cuisine in Bern
The pop-up concept was the brainchild of the new Executive Chef Manuel Bänziger. He worked for years in Asia, including Manila, before coming to the Bürgenstock Collection hotel in Bern. He is assisted by Alyssa Mae Concepcion and Anthony Joseph Amarillo, two people who guarantee authenticity. They are both from the Philippines. They share the cuisine of their homeland with the curious guests.
And it is shaped by the numerous influences of the surrounding Southeast Asian countries. But Europeans have also left their mark. Portuguese and Spanish touches ensure that Filipino cuisine is spicy, but less so than expected. In addition, there are exciting combinations of different aromas and flavours. You can try out the pop-up restaurant in Bern until mid-September 2023.
Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa
Bahnhofplatz 11, 3001 Bern, Switzerland
+41 31 326 80 80 | schweizerhofbern.com
