For Muslim travelers, a hotel stay involves more than comfortable rooms and convenient locations. Access to appropriate prayer facilities and Halal food options can also shape the overall experience. Richmonde Hotel Ortigas addresses these needs through its Muslim-friendly accommodations, newly Halal-certified kitchen, and specially curated stay package.
The hotel has been recognized as a Muslim-Friendly Establishment by the Department of Tourism (DOT), while its kitchen recently secured Halal certification from the Halal International Chamber of Commerce and Industries of the Philippines, Inc. (HICCIP), an organization accredited by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF).
For Muslim guests, this means more thoughtful amenities throughout their stay. These include Qibla directional markers in guest rooms, with prayer mats and copies of the Qur’an available upon request. Separate prayer areas for men and women, complete with ablution facilities, are also provided. Hotel associates likewise undergo Muslim-friendly hospitality training to better understand and accommodate guests’ needs.
Meanwhle, the hotel’s Halal-certified dining selection at Richmonde Café brings the flavors of Mindanao to Ortigas through traditional recipes and locally inspired dishes.
Led by Executive Sous Chef Rowell Manahan, the menu features regional specialties such as Riyandang, beef short ribs simmered in coconut milk, turmeric, ginger, and local spices; Piaparan a Odang, shrimp cooked with grated coconut and aromatic spices; and Piaparan a Manok, chicken in a rich coconut-based sauce.
Other dishes include Inaloban a Isda, smoked fish in a coconut milk broth with ginger and local aromatics, and Pindang, beef short ribs served in a savory ginger broth with tomatoes and tamarind.
For dessert, guests can enjoy Putli Mandi, rice flour dumplings with sweetened coconut, and Dudol, a traditional delicacy made with glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and muscovado.
“Through this menu, we hope to introduce our guests to the distinctive flavors of Mindanao and the culinary traditions behind each dish. Every recipe is an opportunity to share a part of the region’s food heritage while giving our diners a satisfying meal prepared in accordance with Halal standards,” shares Executive Sous Chef Rowell Manahan.
Guests looking to enjoy a more complete experience can also book the hotel’s Muslim-Friendly Stay Package. Inclusions are prayer essentials, P1,000 worth of dining credits for the Halal menu at Richmonde Café, a 20% discount on additional food orders, and a 10% discount on massage services.
The Halal menu is available daily at Richmonde Café and through in-room dining. For dining inquiries and reservations, call (632) 8638 7777 or +63 917 534 4352.
For room reservations and details about the Muslim-Friendly Stay Package, contact +63 917 859 7914, email [email protected], or visit www.richmondehotelortigas.com.ph.
