Admiral Club Manila at the Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection. Jeeves de Veyra
Accor's MGallery brand is known for creating immersive stays by weaving elements of it's host destination into each property. The Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection on Roxas Boulevard is no exception.
From Las Paginas de las Historias, the dramatic centerpiece of book pages fluttering down into the lobby, to the carefully curated artworks lining its corridors and the distinctly Filipino-inspired guest rooms, the hotel offers visitors an immediate sense of place the moment they walk through its doors.
Where I thought they fell short was its menu, which had only a handful of Filipino dishes.
That changes with the introduction of a new upscale food hall hosted inside the Admiral Club Manila on the hotel's top floor. The expanded menu now offers a wider selection of Filipino specialties alongside other Asian cuisines, completing the hotel's multi-sensory celebration of Manila.
Admiral Club Manila continues to serve as the breakfast venue for hotel guests and remains a premium events space, highlighted by its signature central-table catwalk and sunset views of Manila Bay. With this change, the venue embraces a “conscious dining" approach, offering à la carte selections instead of the traditional hotel buffet. The result is a more accessible price point for diners while reducing food waste, making the concept both practical and sustainable.
Currently open only for dinner, the venue's layout naturally lends itself to the new food hall setup. Former buffet stations have been transformed into 10 specialty kiosks, most of them focused on Asian cuisines. Guests can wander from stall to stall to explore the offerings or simply order through the wait staff and have dishes brought directly to their table.
At first glance, the prices may seem on the higher side, but they are in line with what one would expect from hotel dining. To their credit, portions are generous, with many dishes large enough to comfortably serve two to three people alongside a few orders of rice.
Cocktails. Jeeves de VeyraThe ideal time to visit is around 5 p.m. Start with a cocktail, step out onto the rooftop balcony, and take in one of the city's most beautiful sunset views overlooking the Yacht Club and Manila Bay.
Caesar salad from the Salad Butcher station. Jeeves de Veyra
Guests can begin with the Charcuterie station, which offers cheese boards and cold cuts, or visit the Salad Butcher for a lighter start.
If there's one area where the food hall could improve, it's in offering more options for solo diners. Most entrées are designed for sharing, making them better suited for groups. For individual diners, the bento selections from the Taste of Japan kiosk are currently among the best choices.
Beef Cheek Adobo. Jeeves de Veyra
The Malayan Station serves Filipino, Malaysian, and Indonesian favorites. One standout is the Beef Cheek Adobo, which uses tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks instead of the traditional cuts. The sauce is less vinegary than the typical Filipino preparation, likely making it more approachable for international guests.
Grilled Pork and Grilled Tuna. Jeeves de Veyra
Filipino grilling traditions are also well represented on the menu, elevated through refined presentation. Highlights include belly biempo served with satay sauce, and grilled tuna.
Classic Chinese dishes Eggplant, Shrimp Har Gao and Sweet and Sour Prawns. Jeeves de Veyra
The East Asian station focuses on classic Chinese dishes typically found in a lauriat-style feast, with family-sized mains complemented by an assortment of handmade dim sum.
Laksa from the Noodle Lab. Jeeves de Veyra
A longtime favorite at Admiral Club, the laksa remains a must-order. The Noodle Lab has this dish with a menu of Asian noodle soups.
Seafood from Seafood Market. Jeeves de Veyra
Seafood lovers can head to the Seafood Market, where fresh selections are available "paluto"-style with a variety of cooking methods and sauces to choose from.
Grilled premium cuts from the Josper Grill. Jeeves de Veyra
If there's one feature that couldn't disappear from Admiral Club, it's the signature Josper Grill. Have the premium cuts and expertly grilled meats as a main course are among the highlights of the dining experience.
Finish the meal with a visit to the dessert station, which offers an assortment of house-made cakes and ice cream. Particularly noteworthy are the local flavors, including the burnt coconut ice cream, which provides a distinctly Filipino ending to the meal.
Dessert crepe from Sugar Lab. Jeeves de Veyra
Burnt Coconut Ice Cream. Jeeves de VeyraWhat makes this concept especially appealing is its suitability for groups that want variety without committing to an all-you-can-eat buffet. The curated menu allows diners to build a diverse spread featuring Filipino, Chinese, seafood, and grilled specialties while maintaining control over both portions and spending. In many cases, it can be a more economical option than paying buffet rates for every member of the group.
The Admiral Club has long been a dining destination because of its spectacular sunset views and lush interiors. With this new food hall concept and its focus on conscious dining, it now offers an experience that is both more flexible and more approachable. Generous portions, thoughtful pricing, and a wide range of cuisines make it appealing not only to groups but also to solo diners looking for a premium meal that doesn't require overspending.
The Admiral Club is located on the top floor of the Admiral Hotel Manila – MGallery Collection on Roxas Boulevard.