{"id":119862,"date":"2019-05-28T00:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=119862"},"modified":"2019-09-16T18:21:20","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T10:21:20","slug":"manna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/manna\/","title":{"rendered":"Your One-Stop Shop for Healthy and Sustainable Comfort Food from All Around Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get \u20b1500 off your healthy meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to start eating healthy, it&#8217;s difficult to start. If you already eat healthy, it&#8217;s hard to maintain. This is the eternal loop we fall into when meal planning isn&#8217;t an option, because <strong>healthier options tend to be either inaccessible or expensive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But what if we told you there was a hidden restaurant that not only features <strong>amazing healthy recipes<\/strong> <strong>with<\/strong> <strong>influences from all over the world<\/strong> and <strong>sources ingredients locally<\/strong>, but also fits the budget?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMDM4MTZcL0EtQktZLUNOLU1hbm5hLTE4NTMuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food\" class=\"wp-image-120060\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/manna-pinnacle-plaza\/\">Manna<\/a> &#8211; The Pinnacle Plaza<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Manna is a restaurant dedicated to serving <strong>healthy food that is accessible and affordable<\/strong>. Born out of sheer necessity to find affordable and tasty options, the owners refused to wait for what they were looking for \u2013 they made their own haven for the exact kind of food and service they wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/healthy-restaurants\/\">Healthy Restaurants in Metro Manila with Dishes Everyone Will Enjoy<\/a>!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>They didn&#8217;t have stop at nutritious food. They built their ideal lifestyle hub, starting from the source. <strong>Working with Filipino farmers and producers<\/strong>, they only source their ingredients locally to create a sustainable framework of food from production to their customers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">\"Manna\" is from the Bible, but it was chosen by the owners as the name to symbolize what they aim to do: <strong>supply a sustainable source of food<\/strong>, both literally to their customers and also to their partnership with our local farmers.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjcxNTUzNTdcL0JLWS1DTi1NYW5uYS0xNzA2LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"manna, rizal restaurant, healthy food, healthy restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-119986\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you know you have something amazing in your hands, rarely does it need embellishments or refinement. The same goes for Manna&#8217;s interiors: <strong>a minimalistic, industrial facade<\/strong>, with a few personalized touches like the writings on the wall, the wooden panels, and the soft lighting. No room for pretentiousness or frills. <strong>They let the food speak for itself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjcxNTU0NDdcL0JLWS1DTi1NYW5uYS0xNjk5LmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"manna, rizal restaurant, healthy food, healthy restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-119988\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The two owners bring to the table each of their own specialty. One is a <strong>graduate from Le Cordon Bleu<\/strong>, having worked as a chef in the major kitchens of Hong Kong. The other has been <strong>involved in the fitness industry<\/strong> here for over 20 years. Together, they built a menu that <strong>avoided the need to be pricey or complicated<\/strong>, which they observed often alienates customers. Their staff is made up of  young and energetic personnel passionate about educating the market on healthy eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MTFcL0EtQktZLUNOLU1hbm5hLTE4NDcuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120075\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>Salad Porn:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/salad\/\">23 Beautiful Salads That Will Make You Want to Go Vegetarian<\/a><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of making their menu all started from the source: the freshest, most accessible ingredients. It only made sense to use local produce, both to ensure the <strong>freshest quality and to support Filipino farmers<\/strong>. Absolutely no preservatives, no sugars that aren&#8217;t natural, and <strong>nutrition facts available for every item on the menu<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of sticking to salads, they <strong>expanded the horizon of what healthy food &#8220;should&#8221; be<\/strong>, making it customizable for their customers&#8217; taste: Wild rice bowls (containing a mixture of brown, red, and black rice) for those still inclined to rice over salad, healthy pasta and burger options, and an upcoming breakfast menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Manna Nachos!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bolognese sauce and lime coriander yogurt<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MTlcL01hbm5hLU5hY2hvczEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120076\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Tandoori Chicken Quesadilla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Spiced Chicken breast in quesadilla with yogurt-based dip<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MjhcL1RhbmRvb24tUXVlc2FkaWxsYTEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120077\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Approach the staff if you have any questions <strong>about nutrition facts, calories, ingredients<\/strong>, or if you just want a <strong>good recommendation<\/strong>!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2>Prawn &amp; Mango Wrap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MzNcL1ByYXduLU1hbmdvLVdyYXAyLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120078\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Spiced Sesame Beef Wrap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MzRcL1NwaWNlZC1TZXNhbWUtQmVlZi1XcmFwMS5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120079\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">On Tuesdays, they offer a <strong>Buy 1 Get 1 promo on all food items<\/strong>! Watch out for their upcoming one, featuring a meal upgrade for only \u20b160!<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2>Creamy Chicken Linguini<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rosemary chicken breasts with olives, cherry tomatoes, green peppers<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"770\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE5XC8wNVwvMjgxMTM4MzZcL0NyZWFteS1DaGlja2VuLUxpbmd1aW5pMi5qcGciLCJidWNrZXQiOiJib29reXJlcG9ydCJ9\" alt=\"manna, healthy recipes, healthy diet, nutritious food, rizal restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-120080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for big portions, healthy recipes, and a restaurant with a cause, then <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/manna-pinnacle-plaza\/\">you&#8217;ve found it<\/a>. If you book a table with us, you can get up to \u20b1500 off your bill, and dessert on us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/3md3.adj.st\/offer\/1150?adjust_t=y3w00gj&amp;adjust_campaign=the-lost-bread&amp;adjust_adgroup=1150&amp;adjust_deeplink=booky:\/\/offer\/1150&amp;adjust_fallback=http%3A%2F%2Fbooky.ph\/offer\/1150\">Save \u20b1500 Off Your Bill<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/manna-pinnacle-plaza\/\">View menu<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mannaphilippines\/\">View their Instagram account<\/a><br \/>G\/F, The Pinnacle Plaza, 69 Marikina-Infanta Hwy, Cainta, <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/explore\/rizal\">Rizal<\/a><br \/>(02) 689-1622<br \/>(0926) 475-1631<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, you can&nbsp;download the app for FREE! Whether you&#8217;re on <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ph\/app\/booky-manila-restaurants\/id875812559\">iPhone<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scrambledeggs.booky\">Android<\/a>, sign up for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/booky-prime\/\"><strong>Booky Prime<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;and get up to&nbsp;<strong>\u20b1<\/strong><strong>15,000 worth<\/strong> of Buy 1 Get 1 deals and <strong>unlimited discounts<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 all for just&nbsp;<strong>\u20b1<\/strong><strong>199 a month<\/strong>. Your next bite is just a touch away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get \u20b1500 off your healthy meal!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":120060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[539],"post_tag":[660],"malls":[],"booky_location":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119862"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/48"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=119862"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":133936,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/119862\/revisions\/133936"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/120060"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=119862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=119862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=119862"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=119862"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=119862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}