With so many factors to consider, including weather, fuel prices, and overall costs, experiencing different cuisine and cultures in a new country can be difficult unless it’s planned way in advance. To bring the experience closer to Filipinos, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has partnered with Mastercard and Grand Hyatt Manila to introduce Culinary Connections, a curated range of dishes that celebrate flavors in destinations from across SIA’s global network.

Culinary Connections

The dishes will be available at The Grand Kitchen, Grand Hyatt Manila, for a limited time between 6 August 2026 to 5 October 2026.

Alongside the culinary fare offered by The Grand Kitchen, Culinary Connections brings new options for customers to savor and learn about the history and cultural significance behind the dishes.

The dishes of Culinary Connections

Carefully curated by the talented chefs of Grand Hyatt Manila’s The Grand Kitchen, Culinary Connections offers three distinct dishes that invite diners to discover culinary delights, celebrated by locals in different SIA destinations.

A Southeast Asian delicacy made of fish mixed with spices and coconut milk and wrapped in a banana leaf, Otak-Otak is traditionally steamed or grilled, giving it a distinct aromatic smell and flavor. The addition of curry paste to this particular iteration adds a kick of spice that would instantly transport customers to street food markets in Singapore.

A flat, yellow Chinese egg noodle that serves as the base for many noodle dishes, this Mee Pok is mixed with a tangy-spicy sauce, topped with juicy mushrooms, crunchy bean sprouts, and flavorful ground beef and squid balls, creating an exciting blend of texture and taste in one bite.

Finally, the Octopus Adobo is a Filipino-inspired delicacy that combines tender, chewy octopus with the tangy, garlicky soy-vinegar sauce that distinguishes the bold flavors of adobo. The addition of Indonesian sauce sambal brings a surprising kick of heat to the dish, elevating the overall flavor profile.

How KrisFlyer Members and Mastercard cardholders can join Culinary Connections

Customers can experience the unique Culinary Connections offerings at The Grand Kitchen in three ways and stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including a round trip to Singapore for two.

Singapore Airlines customers can present an eligible Singapore Airlines e-ticket purchased with Mastercard within the promotion period to enjoy the Dine for 2, Pay for 1 promotion at PHP 2,288 for Lunch or PHP 2,988 for Dinner or Sunday Lunch.

Meanwhile, KrisFlyer members can use KrisFlyer miles to redeem the dining experiences, with the option to upgrade refreshments to curated cocktails or mocktails using Mastercard. To enjoy this, KrisFlyer members may visit KrisFlyerExperiences.com and redeem the Culinary Connections promotion for 4,500 KrisFlyer miles for lunch, and 5,500 KrisFlyer miles for dinner and Sunday lunch.

KrisFlyer members can access the experience when they visit The Grand Kitchen and present their KrisFlyer membership, and pay via Mastercard. The KrisFlyer membership yet can use the code KFCONNECTION to sign up on KrisFlyer.com.

To enjoy the Culinary Connections experience, customers must have a confirmed booking at The Grand Kitchen. Reservations can be made via +63 2 8838 1234 or email manila.grand@hyatt.com.

How you can win raffle prizes at Culinary Connections

Culinary Connections customers will also be eligible to join an exclusive raffle, where 5 winners will enjoy a one-night King Bed stay at the Grand Hyatt Manila. In addition, one grand prize winner will receive two Singapore Airlines round-trip Business Class tickets between Manila or Cebu and Singapore, along with a two-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Singapore.

The winners of the Culinary Connections raffle promotion will be drawn via electronic raffle on 9 October 2026 at the Grand Hyatt.

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