Experience GenSan's Tuna Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang

General Santos City's Tuna Festival, held every 1st week of September, is a celebration of the ocean’s bountiful offerings with diverse activities that mirror the city’s vibrant marine industry.

This month, Café Ilang-Ilang embarks on a culinary journey that gives honor to this tradition to bring a taste of the Philippine's tuna capital to its beloved patrons.

The Tuna Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang promises a gourmet adventure showcasing a wide array of tuna dishes in addition to the extensive buffet selection. Some of the dishes included are: Tuna Kilawin, Tuna Chicharon, Sinigang Tuna Panga sa Miso, Bistek Tuna Belly, Tuna Bicol Express, Sizzling Tuna Sisig, Tuna Kare Kare, Tuna-Shrimp Paella, Grilled Tuna Steak, Tuna Putannesca, and Indian Tandoori Tuna Kebab. These dishes are available on a rotating line-up at Café Ilang-Ilang’s lunch and dinner buffet until September 30, 2023. 

“Tuna is a true gem of the ocean, and we want to highlight its amazing flavors through a variety of dishes. Our goal is to provide our valued guests with an exceptional dining experience that celebrates this extraordinary fish,” stated Ester Joy Yap, assistant food and beverage director of The Manila Hotel.

Join us in celebrating the Tuna Festival at Café Ilang-Ilang and revel in seafood sensation that reflect the rich tapestry of the Philippine seas!

For more information, please call (+632) 8527-0011 or (+632) 5301-5500 or email restaurantrsvn@themanilahotel.com.