I was only here briefly so my 5 stars isn't the most credible, but I love everything about this place! The artistic décor, the patio, the pintxos, and the staff. My cousin said the owner of the building was into art and design and it really shows. We ordered the gambas, jamon, and roast beef pintxos. Wow! They each had their own unique flavor. They were delicious! My favorite, though, had to be the roast beef one. Congrats on winning 50 Best Restaurants and I can't wait to come back! read more

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Vask, awarded as one of Asia's top restaurant by San Pellegrino, has just celebrated their 3rd anniversary by presenting 30 new dishes. I was honored to be invited in their tasting event. The restaurant's ambiance looked like modern art and you will have a feeling of eating at a museum, very elegant. The creative talents of Chef Chele can be tasted by patrons, especially those who wants to experience something different, something contemporary. The Tapas Bar serves more than just authentic tapas, but delicious French-style cuisines as well. We started the tasting event with cold tapas: Crab Hollandaise Pintxo, Tomato and Ricotta Salad, and Cochinillo Tacos. Each offers a different flavor and texture, but what stood out was the salad because of the fresh and sweet tomato in balsamic reduction, plus the fun feeling of the tapioca pearls. We then moved to having hot tapas: Txipirones Croquettas, 62 degrees Egg and Foie Gras, and Vieras Gratinada. I love the croquettas. It is black-colored because it is made with squid ink. The texture of the croquette is mellow. The 62 degree egg on the other hand, was cooked perfectly, enough to wet its mashed potato companion. The foie gras was a little small for its portion though. Main courses include Rabo Al Vino Tinto, Chicken and Chorizo, and Lamb and Vanilla. Rabo Al Vino Tinto or braised oxtail with rustic potatoes is very close to the chef's heart because it is inspired by his family's cooking. The lamb was the juiciest I have tried yet sinful too. My favorite would be the chicken and chorizo because of its tenderness, flavor, and that bacon mashed potato! For dessert, we had Deconstructed Carrot Cake, Tarta de Calamansi, Watermelon Sangria, and Chocolate Brownie. The Chocolate Brownie was the star as the chef pours chocolate syrup over the cake, its walls melted and different textures of chocolates appear: chocolate mousse, chocolate cotton candy, chocolate brownie, and dark chocolate syrup. A dish not only entertains but also gives a rich and fruitful evening. Chef Chele is a genius in the kitchen, and although it was my first time to visit his restaurant, I am pretty sure it won't be my last. read more

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Excellently prepared dishes that satisfied my cravings for authentic Spanish cuisine. I especially loved their Pintxos selection, as well as the Arroz con Pollo Judias (Rice with Chicken and Bagui Beans) and the Arroz Meloso de Chorizo Y Txipirones (Rice with Chorizo and Baby Squid). First time to try the Spanish Omelette which is a mixture of egg, potatoes, and chorizo. With those simple ingredients, I don't know how they managed to create a dish that tasted extremely complex! Pricey but worth every peso! read more

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I surprised my boyfriend on his birthday by bringing him to Gallery VASK last 2014. My boyfriend and I love food - he was a chef while I just love good food and service. We received a very warm welcome from Janine who was thoughtful enough to call me earlier to ask about allergies. As soon as we were seated, a foreigner staff (whose name I completely forgot) proceeded to explain the Lakbay menu and how Chef Chele came up with it. He was very amiable and engaging - explaining with gusto the story behind every dish as it was served. Every dish was excellently done. My favorite was the Beer Urchin, while my boyfriend couldn't stop raving about the Binulo. That Beer Urchin is by far the best sea urchin dish I have ever tasted and the Binulo was simple yet mind-blowing. The staff was also kind enough to tour us in their show kitchen and show how each dish was made. Every dish was meticulously and lovingly done! The birthday boy thoroughly enjoyed the surprise so much that he raved about it to his family, friends, and former culinary colleagues for months! Months!! We even celebrated our anniversary in VASK tapas and enjoyed it too! Thank you to the wonderful staff of Gallery VASK and VASK for their excellent food and service. My boyfriend and I wholeheartedly believe that you deserve to be one of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. I am sure that one day you'll get that #1 spot! We will visit again soon! This time we will try the Alamat menu and bring some friends! read more

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It's been a while since the restaurant Vask opened in Manila and I only got to try it a month ago. I've always been skeptical when restaurants like these open because I always have high expectations for them and I'm scared I'll just get let down. First of all, the restaurant is a beauty on its own, very well designed and their art work all over was great! The outside deck was a cherry on top since I love outdoor dining areas! My mom and I started our dinner with a cocktail here then headed inside, definitely a treat for us! The menu was very impressive with a lot to choose from. We ordered a few appetizers and the pork for the main course (we were a party of 4). The food turned out pretty good, it wasn't a disappointment but it was a little hyped up. I'd give more points to the experience and the ambiance than the actual food (it wasn't bad though!). I wouldn't mind coming back here, I can see why it's a special occasion place for many people I know! read more

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I've celebrated two anniversaries at VASK's Gallery, and will probably spend a third one there this year. I took my parents to their Dining Room for Christmas dinner, and have had drinks with friends at the Deck. I recommended my friend take some very important clients to the Curve, and they had an awesome time. I love VASK - its four concepts and its entirety. I am blown away by its vision and execution in Manila, and believe it will play a part in our gastronomic scene's unfolding. The Gallery is truly something special. This is the 20-seater room that is, naturally, a gallery of art and also the head chef Chele Gonzalez's cuisine. (He's spent time in the kitchens of El Bulli, Arzak, and Mugaritz - all Michelin-star restaurants in Spain.) It was here that I experienced the Beer Urchin - uni, beer foam, orange essences, and powderized foie gras - and wanted more. I also had a recreated isaw, made of potato and shrimp that tasted just like the real thing. The degustation menus usually come in 10, 12, or 14-dish set options, and while they don't come cheap, they are definitely worth it. At the Dining Room, I must order the Wagyu carpaccio with Parmesan ice cream or my night isn't complete. It's absolutely awesome and surprising, but not too out of this world. For traditionalists, the bacalao and boquerones will not disappoint. I tend to go on the adventurous side and also always get the foie gras on mango toast when I'm dining with first-timers. Love food with playful textures? Get the grilled barramundi with pork ragout! Other than that, check out the fork and spoon see saw at the Deck and give it a go after a couple of signature cocktails. I usually get the Bilbao, a Jack and Pepsi concoction. At the Curve, they have indulgent choices of oysters, foie gras, and caviar on their menu because it's fashioned as the champagne lounge of the VASK concept. One time they were passing around "cherry tomatoes," and it was the best cherry tomato I ever had in my life, because it turned out to be made of foie gras. Oh em gee. I honestly judge people who don't get why VASK is great. read more

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Vask's Gallery - in a hands-down, No-I-didn't-stutter, I-never-say-this-about-anywhere voice - is my favorite restaurant in the city. It is the source of almost all of the culinary surprises I've experienced since moving to the Philippines. They provide the type of moments that make you look at a well-known cuisine with fresh eyes or appreciate an ingredient for an entirely new reason. I still remember the first time I had their sous-vide chicken. I've studied sous-vide (thank you, Thomas Keller.) I've had the imitators who turn the technique into a gimmick. With the first bite, I knew this was a special place that nailed the technique with an authentic curiosity. I was immediately excited for the effect this restaurant would have on the Manila-restaurant landscape. For your next intimate special occasion, go to the Gallery. They don't just provide a setting for your celebration. They are an active participant that adds meaning and defines memories when you look back on your special day. read more

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I've always liked Vask for their tapas but recently was the first time I had a proper dinner with main courses. The squid ink calamari was really good, so was the squid ink risotto. Their goat cheese and salmon salad made me happy too - generous slab of goat cheese on a bed of greens. Paired with their attentive service, the experience was ace. read more

I was really looking forward to dining here, as I had heard and read some good reviews. While it has a nice ambience and the food was not bad by any means, I left extremely disappointed from the blandness of the food, particularly at this price point. I had the chef's tasting menu (dinner) which consisted of 7 dishes (if I remember correctly). The food was fine, but overall was quite underwhelming. I found the fish to be quite bland; same for the risotto. None of the dishes struck me as anything which was greater than the sum of its parts; my reaction to all of them was, 'meh'. I found this place to be mostly hype and not anything special. read more

VASK is one of those places that I would go to every night if only it wouldn't bankrupt me. But that isn't to say that the price isn't worth it. If you are in the mood to have a party in your mouth, then this is the place to go. Walking in, the ambiance is already set thanks to the modern furniture, the tasteful art, and the great mood lighting. The great thing about VASK is it's a great place for both the dinner and the drinks that come afterwards. Have your dinner in the indoor dining area, then head on outside to the outdoor patio so you can enjoy some of their unique cocktails and the great view. You won't even realize how much time has passed just sitting there, enjoying the drinks, the company, and the view. read more

VASK Tapas Room - Tapas Bars Near Me - Taguig, NCR

I absolutely love tapas! This is what I enjoyed most about traveling around Spain. Small, bite sized samples of food, making them light and easy to eat. I love it when meals turn into culinary journeys as you taste each ingredient as flavors mix together. In my opinion, although Vask serves beautifully presented food, the value for money is not quite worth it. The tasting menus are good, but nothing blew me away. I have to give them credit as the presentation of their food is always top notch. I ordered the Huevos con Txistorra which was a 62° sous vide egg, chistorra chorizo, breadcrumbs, mushrooms, topped with truffle oil. After reading and ordering it from the menu, I was almost drooling. However, after trying it, I was largely disappointed. Don't get me wrong, everything was pretty good, but I have had better food in tapas places both here in Manila and in Spain. read more

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Had the lunch tasting menu. 7 course tasting menu for 2000 pesos is actually pretty darn good value Service. Good not excellent. Waiter trying to explain dishes but could hardly understand. The ambiance is kind of modern/weird with the mickey mouse cheese holes on the ceiling and the weird artwork. The balcony/deck is awesome. Great view. Dishes started off great with the foie gras mousse on top of a mango cylinder. Easily the best thing I ate during our Philippine vacation. It kind of went downhill from there to be honest. Steak was not seasoned enough. Fish with ham was cooked ok but skin was moist and not crispy, was the ham supposed to provide the crisp? Meh. The stuffed tomato with rissoto was good. I guess my expectations were high after the initial appetizer. Maybe the dinner tasting menu is much better. Will try and give this another shot. read more

VASK Tapas Room - Foie gras mousse over mango. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Taguig, NCR

A good selection of traditional and more modern tapas, but not every dish is a home run. The foie gras was nicely done by itself but putting it on mango killed the flavor. Croquetas were very good, with a crisp exterior and molten interior. The fabada was thin and flavorless. The wine list was extensive, and we lucked into a very good Pesquera Reserva for a bit over P3000 a bottle. The decor is okay but seating a bit uncomfortable and AC not so strong. The general feel of the ambience is "upmarket cafeteria" rather than tapas bar or fine dining, which in my view makes the decor a bit disappointing in relation to the price. read more

I didn't go to VASK for food but for drinks only. Clipp Centre is an area of the fort where not much is going on, so when you enter Vask, it feels like quite a find. On the ground floor there are interesting interior design stores and before you enter the restaurant there is some cool art on display outside. The restaurant looks a bit like a test kitchen, so I can understand that interesting dishes come out of this place. Nobody from the staff approached us to help us find a table, so we just walked outside and took a seat. Comfy chairs, great view, good lounge music and nice to be around some art installations. Most of the wines come from spain, so like expected the red wines are pretty oakey and have lots of tanines, the roses are dark, boring and sweet and the white wines steal the day. I ordered a Bilbao cocktail, which was served in a mug with ice and it just tasted like the watery coke you drink in the movies. I had to sent it back and change back to wine again. Any cocktail bar that has more than 1 item with Pepsi Coke on it's menu looses my respect, also the staff informed me that the rum they were using was Smirnoff. They need a bit more training also in how to be more attentive since we had to ask for the menu and drinks every time and they kinda just forgot about us and were just making tambai instead. 2 stars for the drinks, but in the end I will give this place 4 stars because it has character and art and manila needs more places like this. read more