Very good and pretty authentic (flavorwise) Peruvian food in a quite stylish atmo. Place is on the outdoor level of the upscale Shangri La Hotel where their gorgeous outdoor pool is. For the restaurant they have both indoor and outdoor dining. The outdoor patio is right by the pool with some tables even poolside. Great ambiance with nice Peruvian native artifacts as art pieces. Service pretty good but they tend to run out or not have certain items on the menu available. Aku Aku (P550/3.5) They were out of my first choice for a cocktail so went with this. Didn't love it just had a strange fermented taste that clashed with the tropical vibes. Maybe cuz it had Cachaca which is a Brazilian spirit that I'm not to familiar with. Also had spices, dragon fruit and grapefruit. It tasted better once I started eating. Ceviche de Atun al Recoto (P750/4*) Nicely uniform cubes of yellowtail tuna, finely slices of red onion and a recoto pepper leche de tigre. Marination was proper and you can tell they mix everything perfectly to order so that tuna doesn't get overly cooked by the citrus. Very light handed on the salting tho, which in my current taste I actually don't mind it as much. But a lot less salty than what I've had. Empanadas de Lomo (P600/4*) They use very puffy and buttery puff pastry dough for their empanadas. Not traditional but makes for a more dramatic plating as they are taller and more airy. The filling is diced up filet meat which is a huge upgrade from the ground beef versions I usually try. Well-seasoned beef with that cumin and pepper profile. Anticucho de Pulpo (P750/4.5*) Super tender big chunks (3 on a skewer) of tentacles rubbed with aji panca marinade which is a bomb Peruvian chile marinade bursting with red chile flavor then grilled pretty aggressively so that strong char flavor permeates without tasting burnt. Served with an herbaceous creamy sauce that went better with the plain roasted baby potatoes as the grilled octopus didn't really need anything. Causa de Congrejo (P700/5*) Love this dish and I usually try a Causa dish when trying a new Peruvian resto. To me it is uniquely and undeniably Peruvian in nature. It deals with Peruvians love for potatoes (they say this is where potatoes got their start for human consumption) and the addition of something from the sea, in this case...crab. Causa is a very smooth mashed (cold) potato salad. Except the Peruvians flavor that mashed salad with their flavors like aji amarillo in this case which produces a tangy yet slightly spicy flavor to that filling. Here they top these piped potato fillings with lump blue crab which is super tender and very 'crabby' in flavor. I loved their interpretation of this dish here. Arroz con Mariscos (P1450/4*) Basically a Peruvian paella. Rice had a perfect texture of al dente short grain rice, where it was very wet but not sticky. Big seafood flavor imbedded into that rice too but very rich as I think they use coral from the crab (crab's innards) and make a coral butter that they use to enrichen the rice grains. I loved it but honestly did not want to keep eating it as about 6-7 bites in I was totally satiated. My aunt is sensitive to dairy only had 2 bites Lol. The seafood included 2 large prawns shelled but head on. Some calamari and maybe a few small scallops. Outside of eating 1 prawn to myself, I actually found the rest of the seafood to be quite scarce like for the amount of rice there were. So maybe think of this as a rice dish first and don't put as much weight for the actual seafood. Merangado de Guanabana (P500/3.5*) Very dramatic dessert with east meets west vibes. A huge hollow sphere made of white chocolate arrives on a plate. It is filled with a Soursop cream (tropical fruit), studded with firm meringue stars, some nuts and coconut shavings for texture. Upon arrival they will pour some liquid nitrogen into that sphere so this cold 'smoke' starts to erupt. Then they'll instruct someone from the table to pick up that sphere and drop it onto that plate. The white chocolate sphere will then crack allowing all the components inside to spill out onto the plate, where everyone can now stick their spoons in for some bites. I gotta say I didn't love the taste experience as much as I loved the visuals. The tropical cream was a bit tart and clashed with the sweetness of the white chocolate and the meringue candy. The nuts were a nice textural break, but I just felt the flavors didn't meld as well as I was hoping. Still an unforgettable dinner roof top in a big city, poolside with beautiful lighting, very friendly service and surprisingly legit Peuvian flavors and techniques. A dining adventure I just can't skimp and dish less than a fiver. read more

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I'd recommend Samba for the classy vibes. We chose to dine inside their dining room but their outdoor seating areas sit adjacent to the Shangri La hotel pool which is beautifully lit at night, with the area nestled amongst the clean skyrisers in the area. Food-wise we found to stretch the wallet quite a bit, and even opting for the less extravagant fare, the lomo saltado dish was a tiny portion; 4 small and quick bites of steak considering the 1175 PHP tag. The parihuela sopa was very nice though, with excellent seafood portions, including a tasty octopus leg and large mussel, clams, and prawn. It was a tad too salty but not to a serious fault. Staff were very professional, positive, and helpful. Lovely presentation of meal. Would recommend for a date or small group looking for a quieter but trendy atmosphere compared to Forbes town noise 5 minutes walk from Shangri La's hotel entrance. read more

Samba - Lomo Saltado - the small portion of steak was a letdown considering the price tag @Samba (BGC ShangriLa) - Latin American Near Me - Taguig, NCR

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As a Peruvian the food is good. Atmosphere is very nice. Peruvian staples like Chicha and Inka cola are missing. But the options are great. It's more of a upscale restaurant and they have very good service. read more

Samba - Tres Leches cake is the best I've ever had. Always get this if you want happiness. - Latin American Near Me - Taguig, NCR

A jewel tucked away on the 8th floor of Shangri-La The Fort. Incredible discovery of heaven on earth! Excellent ambiance supplemented with the best staff! The staff: Wine (this is a real name guys), Dawn, Ryan (I think he's the manager), Jinno, Leona, of course Chef Carlo, and many more that I unfortunately could not remember the names. They were all so gracefully helpful, genuine in their service and very accommodating! This is the reason why I frequently came back with family, colleagues, and friends in my short stay (week and a half) at the Shangri-La Fort during my business trip. Can you believe they haven't even officially had a grand opening? This is an excellent complement for a Shang restaurant that just had their soft opening. Today is November 2016. By December, when the main Shang pool and bar are opened (just behind the outdoor sitting of the restaurant), I have no doubt that this will be the Ibiza of the Fort! This place has the BEST empanada that I have tasted so far globally as a frequent traveler... definitely best in Manila!!!! The red snapper paired with risotto type Peruvian rice.... Heavenly! My claim to fame is the "Itlog nang Dinosaur" (Dinosaur Egg). A must have after your meal. PISCO SOUR!!!!!!!!I highly recommend the outdoor sitting area! My wishlist for Samba: 1. play lounge music to enhance the experience. This will definitely elevate the experience especially when the pool is officially opened. 2. Isn't guinea pig a local Peruvian food? Would be great if added to your menu... cochinillo Peruvian style. 3. Pisco Sour is good. Wouldn't it be a treat for the guests if you actually made it live in front of them? Especially since it takes a while to make and serve after the order. Keep up the great work and service! You deserve to be recognized!!!!!!!! read more

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I had a wonderful experience at Samba during their Shangri-La Loves Food Festival, which brought in Chef Mitsaharu Tsumara of Lima, Peru the man behind Maido, which ranked #13 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants of 2016. Expect traces of Chef Tsumara's Peruvian flavours and Japanese cooking techniques to be echoed on their final menu starting November 1st of 2016. The place has a Latin American vibe that's in tune to Shangri-La's usual refined finishings. Located on the 8th floor facing the pool, it offers al fresco dining that furthers the chill ambiance. Waiters are suited in a casual outfit marked by their straw boater hat and light tone of their uniform. Heading the restaurant forward would be Chef Carlo Huerta Echegaray, Born in Peru, he started his passion at the young age of 16. He graduated at Le Cordon Bleu Peru, where he honed his cooking skills and techniques. He spent several years of his career travelling through South America. In 2010, he became the executive chef at one of the most important fine-dining restaurants in Lima. Now, he will be sharing his experience to diners at Shangri-La at the Fort. read more

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We were in the mood to try some seafood, Peruvian seafood at that, and were surprised to find that the restaurant was in the prestigious Shangri-La Hotel. The hotel lobby and amenity areas were beautiful! The restaurant itself was a nice place for date night with my husband. Our meal included the refreshing ceviche sampler. We enjoyed the ambiance and views during our time there. The hotel and restaurant is in the Bonifacio Global City (BGC). The area in itself is amazing, as I heard that it is privately owned property with its own separate traffic and law enforcement that is different from the rest of Manila and PI. Just visiting this area alone is a must-see. read more

This is absolutely fabulous restaurant in the shangri-la fort 8th floor...we were seated poolside...with an awesome view of the skyline. Service is great..our waitress was Shyenne and she was really great! Ceviche...tender coconut. .. traditional peruvian dishes are made from scratch. Love it. read more

Samba - Latin American Near Me - Taguig, NCR

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This relaxed Spanish inspired restaurant is often overlooked at the Shangri-La as it's on the 8th floor near the pools but it certainly shouldn't be. The food is great and the staff very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Make the outdoor patio a must when it's raining so you can enjoy the sound of the rain in the pools while enjoying a great meal. Authentic well prepared food and a decent wine list makes this a great choice rain or shine. read more

Samba has managed to create something that is a rarity in the Fort - a restaurant with ambience, good food, a menu that is creative without being over-the-top, and a relaxed atmosphere. The outside area is open-air but covered, and looks out onto the pool. A great place to relax over a long lunch or dinner. Nice latino music and a good breeze. The menu features fresh seafood cooked in Peruvian style. The standouts are the ceviches and the raw tuna dishes - the fish is fresh and of excellent quality, and the portions are fair. The sauces are creative but do not overwhelm the fish - very well done. Of the cooked main dishes, we only tried the fish - mahi mahi and basket fish. Both were well prepared and served with nice sauces. The dessert, chocolate cake with sorbet, came served inside a giant chocolate shell that you break open to expose the cake and sorbet inside...and you can eat the shell as well. Nice dark chocolate cake and a good sorbet. This differs from a lot of places in the Fort - quiet, relaxed, food that is elegant without being overwhelming or over-the-top (Filipino chefs are not typically subtle). It's not cheap, but I don't think it's overwhelmingly expensive either - and I do think that you get value-for-money. We paid 2500 PHP for 2 appetizers, 2 mains, and dessert - and I felt it was a very fair price. read more

Great Peruvian food in Mania at the Shangri La Hotel. Chef Carlo took care of us and recommended the best dishes. Food, environment, service, music, ambiance A+ read more

I just had this to my favorite restaurants list. I tried half of the menu and highly recommend everything

Can I give a sixth star? As fine a meal as we've ever had, and very reasonably priced -- it came out at about $60 US for two of us. Focus is on seafood. Don't miss the grilled pulpo (octopus) the nicest, tenderest serving of that wonderful mollusk I've experienced anywhere. read more