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Local culture (term) – everything we create and share as a part of our lives in the place where we live.
Nowadays, with the ever-changing times and the desire for something that strays away from the traditional and towards into the new and exciting, dipping one’s in local culture can turn banal and unappealing.
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As a result, the term “go local” gets taken for granted and even eschewed for something “better”. But what many people fail to realize is that choosing local needn’t have to be boring, ordinary or nakakasawa. In fact, when handled the right way, it can be an eye-opener to all the possibilities of what local culture can be.
Still doubtful? Allow us, rather, allow The Minokaua – a deceivingly hip resto-bar in Manila – to give you a taste of local culture in a new light.
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Located along Adriatico Street, what makes The Minokaua stand out from the rest of the bars in the area is that it’s not only a drinking place and restaurant but it’s also a melting pot for all local creatives.
Fun fact: The name of the restaurant is actually a bird-dragon in Philippine folklore that's believed to swallow the moon causing the lunar eclipse. In order for the Monkaua to spit out the moon, local would make loud tribal sounds to scare the creature.
Best visited when the moon comes up. from the moment you step through The Minokaua’s doors, you’ll already be greeted with local culture in the form of art.
Fun fact: The digital artworks adorning the walls are made by local artists.
Stay for a while and you’ll be enveloped with local culture in the form of music.
Not only do they invite local artists to perform but if you want a break from mainstream pop songs, then you’ll surely get your fill of jazz, blues, rock, and indie rock type songs.
Insider tip: To know which bands will play on which night, simply check out their social media accounts.
But that’s not all. We suggest that you complete your local culture experience by asking them to serve it on a plate – literally.
Offering Filipino and International Dishes that Filipinos have fallen in love with, The Minokaua’s dishes are best shared with others and paired with an alcoholic drink.
Here are some of the best-sellers and must-tries:
The Minokaua Specials
The One and Only Chicken Skin
Not for the faint of heart. Light, crispy, and addictive, the Minokaua chicken skin is the perfect beer match.
The Minokaua Sisig
Signature Kapampangan sisig in a bed of Minokaua rice or fideo.
Lunar Eclipse (Rice)
Squid ink rice with fresh squid and fried garlic.
Lunar Eclipse (Fedeo)
Squid ink fedeo with fresh squid and fried garlic.
From the Grill
Grilled Liempo
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Pork BBQ
Half-Pound Burger with Fries
Cocktails of Malate
Insomnia
Raspberries, Bombay Sapphire gin, Tonic Water
The Minokaua
Green Apple, Lemon, la Fee Absinthe, Soda Water
Remedy
Wild Turkey Bourbon, Lemon, and Honey
Penguin
Cucumber, Lemon, Honey, Stolichnaya Red Vodka
Convinced enough to check out this place’s local culture offers? Then, head on to The Minokaua ASAP and drag your friends along for a more eventful evening! And don’t forget to book with Booky so you can get up to ₱500 off your bill.
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1951 Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
(0927) 277-3513
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