Noor Manila - La Ville de Bonifacio

It's definitely the modern era for food as restaurant owners and chefs continue to innovate their local cuisine. In the case of Noor, under the helm of Chef Or, an Israeli national, he combines multiple Mediterranean specialties of Greek with Arabic, Israeli and even African cuisine together. Nothing in the menu is traditionally prepared, everything has a modern twist to it. Both the brand and the chef's name means light, in different languages. This may explain why the flavors here are on the subtle side, the spices used are not strikingly bold. Personally, I prefer the latter, I like the stronger taste, to linger in my tastebuds longer. Chef Or got loads of creativity. On my short stint with him, I felt more than the passion for food, he has so much more complicated ideas to implement in the kitchen. He also likes adding certain ingredients to contrast normal preparations. This is most evident in Lamb Baklava where he added raspberry coulis on a savory dish. Harissa, a fiery chili paste or spice blend mix used in Tunisia, other North African countries and some parts of the Middle East is used in a number of Chef Or's creations. Its heat is forgivable but its saltiness very mild, almost not present. I had it in their starter, Short Rib Moroccan Cigars. Another light appetizer was Noor Manila's Morrocan Shrimps, it used yogurt in the form of tsatziki and charred eggplant. The shrimp's umami natural flavors were highlighted here. My top two pick here was the Cured Purple Salmon with horseradish paired with brioche bread with no eggs. The synergy of the two was quite a discovery, they compliment each other well. I also liked Noor's simplicity in preparing Deep Fried Cauliflower. We all have our preferences in taste, and Noor Manila might just surprise you. If you are up for a unique menu, this could be your next destination. You can find them at Unit F133, Forbeswood Heights, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

The food here is amazing and service is great! Must try the cauliflower, chicken skewer and tzaziki. They have a reasonable lunch set menu too.

Noor is a Modern Mediterranean restaurant in Bonifacio Global City that offers contemporary interpretation for authentic food and vibe around the Mediterranean Sea. One of my favorite highlights whenever we visit restaurants is to get the chance to have a chat with the owners. We get to learn about where they came from and what's the story behind the food that they serve. We get to see how passionate they are in what they do and we get to enjoy the food served to us even more. Noor's story is one of our favorites so far.

Went here with my sister last Saturday night. I do like the facade as they offer alfresco dining but for some reason, it was the customized door logo (NOOR) that caught my attention. The brutalist interior design has a balance of uniqueness and familiarity that gives both casual vibe and romantic spot suitable for a date night. This relatively new Mediterranean Restaurant located in Fobestwon BGC has already made a name for itself so we were keen to try some of their specialties. I can’t begin to tell you how good the dishes are. Ok, so first serve was the Cauliflower. The serving is generously portioned. It is totally addictive and might be the best thing I’ve ever eaten. For those who are spicy seafood lover, you should try their Moroccan Shrimp combined with tzatziki and eggplant which has a right amount of spicy. It is deeply satisfying and was made in perfection. The shrimp’s quality was surely on point. We also had Lamb Baklava that is really to die for. The Chicken Thigh On Skewer served with Syrian rice prepared in a way that is supposed to be. The chicken is very tender and not at all dry. Luscious and flavorful! Accompanied by the two cocktails, Regina Spektor: a blend of Vodka, Campari, Cointreau, Eggwhite, and Orange. And a Cuban Beehive: a blend of Rum, Honey, Lime juice and Angostura. I'm not much for cocktails but I guess Noors got me into it. It was good but it made me dizzy . After our delicious dinner, no rush to leave, full but no choice but to dig in on their superb Knafe. It was a simply heavenly ending. Noor literally hits everything on providing an absolute perfect dining experience. Their food has left me with the desire to come back!

Noor is one of the newest restaurant in BGC. The 2 storey restaurant is situated in Forbes Town, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio Global City. Noor is a casual restaurant that offer modern Mediterranean cuisine. During our visit the management let us try some of their specialties.