Pinoy Chef Behind the Original Dubai Chocolate Creates 3 New Desserts, Only Available in Manila

Ever wanted to sink your teeth into the famous Dubai Chocolate? The Filipino chef behind the global sensation, Chef Nouel Catis, has partnered with Amado Fores’ AF Hospitality Group to introduce a trio of brand-new desserts across three restaurants in Metro Manila, each one a delicious tribute to the iconic Dubai Chocolate!

From now until June 11, you can experience a captivating symphony of chocolate and pistachio flavors in three distinct and exciting creations at Steak & Frice, Ramen Ron, and a mano.

This launch also marks Chef Nouel’s first-ever collaboration not only in the Philippines but globally! Here’s what you can expect:

Dubai Chocolate Crepe at Steak & Frice (PHP550): a hearty dessert made with chocolate crepes that are filled with crunchy pistachio-kataifi, drizzled with dark chocolate and pistachio cream, and topped with roasted kataifi and toasted pistachios.

Ramen Ron Dubai Chocolate Mochi (PHP280 per piece, PHP800 for three): a reimagining of Chef Tamura-san’s signature handmade chilled mochi, filled with ooey milk chocolate and pistachio namelaka, then topped with pistachio sauce, roasted kataifi, and crushed pistachios.

a mano Dubai Chocolate Soft Serve (PHP670): this treat turns the restaurant’s famous Burrata Gelato Soft Serve into an even more decadent delight! The soft serve is coated with melted dark chocolate and topped with crushed pistachios and roasted kataifi, and served in a housemade dark chocolate-dipped waffle bowl.

Chef Nouel gushes with excitement over the partnership in his home country, saying, “This initial collaboration has been instrumental in inspiring us to reimagine and innovate our recipes, ensuring they resonate deeply with Filipino tastes and preferences… People around the globe likely already associate my name with the iconic Dubai Chocolate or the irresistible pistachio kunafa, but few realize that chocolate is just one of my many culinary endeavors.”

“Since this collaboration marks the exciting homecoming launch of my brand in the Philippines, it must make a powerful impression—and what better way than by drawing inspiration from my acclaimed pistachio-kunafa recipe? Moreover, AF Hospitality boasts its own collection of highly coveted desserts, creating the perfect opportunity to blend our strengths for an unparalleled synergy.”

Diners who embark on this sweet journey to all three AF Hospitality restaurants and collect stamps in a special Dessert Passport will also get to bring home a complimentary SNA’AP chocolate bar—Chef Nouel’s signature creation! For those who can’t visit all three, the SNA’AP chocolate bars will also be available for purchase at PHP650 each, but only while supplies last.

Check out our video trying these Dubai Chocolate Desserts by Chef Nouel at the AF Hospitality restaurants below!

 

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