{"id":89397,"date":"2018-11-21T18:33:57","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T10:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=89397"},"modified":"2019-12-09T14:34:23","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T06:34:23","slug":"noor-modern-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/noor-modern-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"Noor makes Mediterranean food approachable, without sacrificing flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Out with the old, in with the Noor<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>In August of 2018, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noor_manila\/\">Noor Modern Mediterranean<\/a>&nbsp;finally opened its doors to the public. The&nbsp;much-awaited restaurant in <strong>Burgos Circle<\/strong> promised <strong>authentic<\/strong> <strong>Mediterranean cuisine<\/strong> prepared by Israeli chefs. And man, do they deliver.<\/p>\n<p>Get&nbsp;\u20b1500 off your bill&nbsp;when you book a table at Noor with Booky!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/app?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=booking-top-v1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-79587\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE2XC8xMFwvMDMxNzQ2MTNcL2Jvb2tpbmctYmFubmVyLmpwZyIsImJ1Y2tldCI6ImJvb2t5cmVwb3J0In0=\" alt=\"Check all restos with discounts\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\" decoding=\"async\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to download&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/app\/\">our app<\/a>&nbsp;to gain unlimited access to Prime restaurants across Metro Manila.&nbsp;Food trips don\u2019t ever have to end&nbsp;when you can save&nbsp;<strong>up to \u20b1500 of your bill,<\/strong>&nbsp;claim<strong>&nbsp;dessert freebies,&nbsp;<\/strong>and get&nbsp;<strong>monthly&nbsp;Buy One Get One offers&nbsp;<\/strong>with Booky.<!--more--><\/p>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89398 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNDI2NTdcL25vb3JzLWxvZ28uanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"702\" height=\"289\" decoding=\"async\"><\/p>\n<p><em>The Herculean task of&nbsp;reinventing Mediterranean cuisine fell on the shoulders of&nbsp;Noor&#8217;s owner and head chef, Or Hakmimi. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Originally from Tel Aviv, Chef Or moved to the Philippines with his wife and business partner, Tair. They always spoke about opening a restaurant together; and by August of this year, their dream had become a reality.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> The name comes from the Arabic word for \u201cflame\u201d or \u201clight\u201d<\/pre>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89401\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89401\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNDMwNDZcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1ODA5NzkuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>&nbsp;If you&#8217;re unacquainted with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, Noor is a good introduction to the <strong>bold and vibrant flavors<\/strong> of the region. Chef Or puts&nbsp;modern twists on family recipes, making dishes that <\/em><em>are approachable, but unabashed when it comes to spice and seasoning.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89402\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89402\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89402\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNDMzMjNcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAyMDQuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89402\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>The restaurant interiors are <strong>laidback, classy, and clean<\/strong>. Immediately, your eyes are drawn to a wall of greenery which lends an oasis-like vibe to the place. They have<\/em><em>&nbsp;ample lighting in the daytime but, when the sun goes down, warm pendant lights help make the place feel cozy and intimate.<\/em><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: The paintings hanging on the wall are for sale! This is part of their initiative to help young, up-and-coming artists.<\/pre>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89404\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89404\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89404\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNDMzNDJcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1ODA5NzAuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89404\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>You can&#8217;t speak of Noor&nbsp;without mentioning their unique&nbsp;dishes like the Roast Beef Carpaccio or the Lamb Baklava.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<pre>Even their signature cocktails are Middle Eastern in flavor profile!\n -  Yellow Fever: turmeric, ginger ale, vodka\n -  Noor: gin, tonic water, fresh basil, cucumber, fresh lemon juice\n -  Cuban Bee Hive: honey, rum, lime juice<\/pre>\n<p><em>We tried some of their best-sellers. Here are the ones you can&#8217;t miss:&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Roast Beef Carpaccio<\/h3>\n<p><em>For starters, try the Roast Beef Carpaccio. You get thin slices of roast beef&nbsp; served on a plate dressed with mustard, garlic confit, and chimichurri.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89438\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89438\" style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89438\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMTJcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAxMzEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89438\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Fish Shawarma<\/h3>\n<p><em>Noor takes freshly-baked pita bread and pairs it with well-seasoned and perfectly-cooked fish. A simple Israeli chopped salad and sumac yogurt add freshness to the light dish.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89436\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89436\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89436\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMDlcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAwNjkuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Fish Shawarma\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89436\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>If you want something a bit meatier, try the Kebab version instead! It features roasted veggies, tahini sauce, and fresh herbs.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89439\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89439\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89439\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMTNcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAxODEuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Noor\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Lamb Baklava<\/h3>\n<p><em>Baklava is supposed to be a dessert but Chef Or does&nbsp;a complete one-eighty<b>&nbsp;<\/b>with his Lamb Baklava. He takes savory ground lamb, wraps it in layers of filo pastry, then serves it on a bed of sesame dressing and raspberry sauce.<\/em><\/p>\n<pre><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> This is the chef's personal favorite!<\/pre>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89435\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89435\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89435\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMDdcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAwMjUuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Lamb Baklava\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89435\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"dish-name\" data-reactid=\"100\">Salmon Skewer<\/h3>\n<p><em>From the ocean, to the grill, to your belly comes Noor&#8217;s Salmon Skewer. Meaty cuts of this premium fish are marinated in harissa honey and served with lentils and celery salad.<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89437\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89437\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89437\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMTFcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAwODUuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Lamb Baklava\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Knafe<\/h3>\n<p><em>For dessert, you have to try Knafe. It&#8217;s baked&nbsp;kataifi (shredded filo) layered with butter, white cheese, and drizzled with rose water syrup. If that doesn&#8217;t sound amazing yet, how about this\u2014 it also gets topped with homemade yogurt ice cream and chopped pistachios!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89440\" style=\"width: 1620px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89440\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjAxNjEwMzVcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1OTAxNDguanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Knafe\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Noor is perfect for any occasion; e<\/em><em>verything about the place seems to encourage eating as a communal experience. <\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>First, there&#8217;s the <strong>open kitchen<\/strong>; seeing how dishes are prepared, diners can form a connection with their food before it even reaches the table.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Most of their dishes are&nbsp;<strong>meant to be eaten with hands;<\/strong>&nbsp;this not only softens the formality of dining at a restaurant, but also heightens one&#8217;s sensual connection to the food. You become more aware of the tastes, textures, and aromas.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Lastly, the portions at Noor are big! They&#8217;re <strong>meant<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>for sharing; <\/strong>so,&nbsp;for those who prefer dining family-style, splitting plates is a smart way to try a little bit of everything. And trust us, you&#8217;ll want to eat your way through the whole menu!<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure id=\"attachment_89636\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-89636\" style=\"width: 1080px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-89636\" src=\"https:\/\/sih.booky.ph\/eyJrZXkiOiJibG9nXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDE4XC8xMVwvMjIxMDQ0NTZcL0JLWS1KQy1Ob29yLTE1ODA5ODMuanBnIiwiYnVja2V0IjoiYm9va3lyZXBvcnQifQ==\" alt=\"Knafe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1620\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-89636\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo from Booky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>When you book a table at Noor with Booky, not only will you enjoy&nbsp;<strong>\u20b1500 off your bill<\/strong>, you will also get a free dessert. The catch? Just answer our quick feedback form. Simply show it to the staff at the end of your meal and enjoy a sweet treat on us!<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/biz\/noor-fort-bonifacio\/\">View menu<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/noor_manila\/\">View their Instagram<\/a><br \/>\nUnit F133, Forbeswood Heights, Burgos Circle, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you\u2019re not already enjoying the offline convenience of Booky, you can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.phonebooky.com\/app\/\">download the app<\/a>&nbsp;for FREE on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/ph\/app\/booky-manila-restaurants\/id875812559\">iPhone<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scrambledeggs.booky\">Android<\/a>. Discover over 900 of the top restaurants in Metro Manila and just watch as your foodiverse explodes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Out with the old, in with the Noor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":58,"featured_media":89799,"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\/89397"}],"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\/58"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89397"}],"version-history":[{"count":40,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89397\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":145901,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89397\/revisions\/145901"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89397"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89397"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_tag?post=89397"},{"taxonomy":"malls","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/malls?post=89397"},{"taxonomy":"booky_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/booky_location?post=89397"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}