Published by The Beat.asia
The “Ber” months are finally here and this means Christmas is just around the corner! You’ve probably craved for a certain purple sticky rice cake steamed in bamboo tubes — yes, we’re talking about the classic puto bumbong.
Puto bumbong is a type of Filipino purple rice cake which is prepared by steaming ground purple rice mixture inside a bamboo tube. The tube is referred to as “bumbong ng kawayan” in Filipino. This is why it has been named as such. And for some reason, it is also a traditional Filipino delicacy famous during the Christmas season.
The Beat team curated a list of where to get the best puto bumbong around the metro without having to wait for Christmas or Simbang Gabi (dawn mass) and it included The Manila Hotel’s Puto Bumbong!
Want to spend your lazy afternoon in a hotel lobby where you can enjoy the traditional Christmas classic puto bumbong? Visit Manila Hotel Lobby Lounge where customers can take pleasure in the fresh air while overlooking Rizal Park’s lush greenery with a bonus of free wi-fi.
The Manila Hotel is a 108-year-old edifice and historical landmark in Manila, serving heads of state and royalties with newly renovated and modern amenities.
Location: One Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines
