The Filipino cuisine is significantly influenced by the Spanish cuisine. From ingredients like tomato, garlic and olive oil to cooking techniques, there’s probably no household that hasn’t tasted Caldereta, Menudo or Kare-kare.
“We are always respecting flavors. Very rich in gastronomic taste,” Bistronomia Spanish chef Alfredo Rodriguez Sangrador said.
Bistronomia Group brings the soul of Spain to life with its celebrated restaurants: Las Flores, Tomatito, Rumba and Rambla. These, along with the guidance of Sangrador, are supported by two new Spanish brand ambassadors, Marta Banos and Cristina Marba.
Behind each restaurant is a deep respect for Spain’s rich gastronomic heritage. Chef-curated menus celebrate time-honored techniques and premium ingredients imported directly from Spain, ensuring that even the croquetas, tortillas and paellas taste just as they would in the heart of Madrid or Barcelona.
Las Flores, with specialties Salmon y Salmon, Segovian-style Cochinillo and Paella Negra, champions traditional dishes from all across Spain, offering the best regional flavors in a vibrant yet sophisticated setting.
“It’s about gastronomy, which is rooted in the relationship between food, culture and tradition. That’s why at Las Flores, we have a diverse selection of dishes that demonstrate the depth of what Spain has to offer,” he said.
Tomatito brings playful energy with sultry bites, lively Spanish music and a vibrant flamenco-inspired decor. Famous for its Filete Air Baguette, Chipirones Andaluza and Paella Chiringuito and assorted Pintxos, Tomatito is the perfect spot for informal, festive gatherings.
the blends Mediterranean flavors with Spanish flair, featuring dishes cooked over a charcoal oven imported from Spain — a rare culinary centerpiece that imparts unmatched smoky flavor.
“We call our paella in Rumba Arroces al Carbon (charcoal rice) because we don’t use a paellera. Ninety percent of our dishes are cooked in the said oven, including French-style free-range chicken, local squid, lamb chops, duck confit, octopus, shrimp and the mouth-watering cochinillo,” Sangrador said.
Rambla pays tribute to Catalonia with modern, creative cuisine, inspired by the legendary El Bulli, a fine dining restaurant in Spain headed by Chef Ferran Adria. The restaurant is known for its avant-garde molecular cooking techniques. Dishes like the spherical olives reflect avant-garde techniques while honoring traditional Spanish roots. Its other specialties are Spherical Olives, Bikini Sandwich and Pulpo Asado.
Adding to the authenticity are Bistronomia’s new Spanish brand ambassadors Marta Banos and Cristina Marba.
“Our philosophy is simple. We want people to experience Spain exactly as it is — no shortcuts, no adjustments. Just real Spanish food, crafted with passion and imagination,” he ended.
Founded in 1994, The Bistro Group is one of the Philippines’ most progressive restaurant chains that popularized the casual dining concept with the entry of TGI Fridays in the country 30 years ago. Its success led to the launch of other world-class brands such as Morton’s The Steakhouse, LongHorn Steakhouse, Italianni’s, Denny’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Texas Roadhouse, Randy’s Donuts and Hard Rock Café among others as well as Asian concepts like Watami, Modern Shang, Bulgogi Brothers and Fish & Co.