Gram Pancake Philippines offers a perfect dining experience this holiday season

With only just a few days left before Christmas and the New Year, many of us are now cramming to get the perfect presents and sumptuous meals as get-togethers and all sorts of merry-making are on a high. Lucky for us, there are a lot of places in Manila where family and friends can make special moments this Yuletide season, one of which is the Gram Pancake Philippines. 

Established in Osaka, Japan in 2014, the restaurant is known for its minimalist design with good food to match its ambiance. Its hero dish is the premium Japanese soufflé pancakes that are so soft and fluffy it’s like you are eating sweet and golden clouds. This time, the restaurant’s space in Serendra, Bonifacio Global City elevates its dining experience that is fit for family and friends looking for something new to try this holiday season.

Dubbed “Meet Me Under The Lights at Gram,” the limited-time dinner offering of the restaurant brings a festive light show as you feast on specially curated dishes. Its white and green space becomes dark with only the light from its holiday projections illuminating the place. To get everyone in the holiday spirit, the light show also plays iconic holiday jingles that will keep everyone in a good mood as they enjoy their dinner. 

Manila Bulletin Lifestyle got the chance to experience the “Meet Me Under The Lights at Gram,” and we can say that the magic continues with Gram's plates. Our dinner started on a refreshing note courtesy of our appetizers. What we got on our plate is an elegant display of tomato bruschetta, Gram California maki, and smoked salmon in cucumber roll.  

One of the highlights of our dinner is the shrimp bisque—a comforting bowl of warm savory soup topped with crunchy croutons. A perfect meal for our cool weather these days. Our flavor journey continues with a colorful salad. Gram’s summer apple kani salad is a celebration of texture and umami flavor. On top of the bed of greens are apple slices with their sweet and tangy notes contrasting the creaminess of the dressing. While the fried kani adds texture to the plate, making it a well-rounded dish.  

For the main entree, diners get to choose whether to enjoy the restaurant’s pan-seared Norwegian salmon or the wagyu Hamburg. The generous serving of flaky salmon comes with a zingy lemon butter sauce that cuts the richness of the fish. The wagyu, on the other hand, is a big meal that comes with mashed potato and gravy. The wagyu patties are so moist and juicy, meat-lovers will find it hard to resist. 

A taste of Italian flavor is next with our plate of ebi aglio olio—a pasta dish that is light with olive oil and made tastier with large shrimp on top. Our dinner ended on a sweet note with Gram’s triple chocolate pull-up mini cake. A product of the restaurant’s collaboration with homegrown brand Auro Chocolate, the dessert is a show on its own. Better get your cameras ready as this pull-up cake will not disappoint. Imagine, velvety mousse flowing over stacked mini soufflé pancakes—just *chef’s kiss.*

For the “Meet Me Under The Lights at Gram,” the restaurant is also offering a menu set for kids, featuring creamy potato soup, chicken karaage with potato wedges and rice, and campfire Auro pancake. Available only at Gram Pancake Philippines Serendra branch on Dec. 23 and 30, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., the holiday offering is priced at P1,499 for adults and P799 for kids.

To know more about “Meet Me Under The Lights at Gram,” visit @grampancakesph on Instagram.

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