Bananas take center stage in the special menu of Park Inn by Radisson Bacolod’s Arima Restaurant, celebrated not only for their delicious fruit but for the incredible versatility of the entire plant.
As a major crop in Negros, woven into the fabric of local agriculture and culture (second only to sugar), bananas hold a special place.
The chefs at Arima Restaurant have crafted a unique culinary experience that celebrates the banana’s role in heritage while offering innovative dishes that showcase unexpected flavors.
From the hearty stems and aromatic leaves to the delicate blossoms, every part of the banana tree is transformed into delightful dishes. The five-dish menu showcases this versatility, featuring a range of creative creations where banana is the star ingredient.
A sustainable dining initiative, launched in celebration of the Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18, Going Bananas is Arima Restaurant’s exciting initiative to showcase the potential of local and sustainable ingredients. By utilizing all parts of the banana plant, this menu minimizes waste and highlights the importance of responsible food sourcing.
Featured dishes
• Tropical Heart Salad – A refreshing salad made with the thinnest part of the banana heart in rice vinegar and lime marinade, tossed with cucumber, fried shallots, crushed peanuts.
• Native Chicken with Ubad – A comforting soup that highlights the rich textures and flavors of banana stems and manok na Bisaya.
• Banana Wrapped Pork Pata – Aromatic banana leaves encasing succulent pork leg cooked slowly in cane vinegar and soy sauce with kadios
• Binalot na Isda – Pompano wrapped in banana leaves, infuse with yellow ginger, lemon grass cooked slowly in fresh coconut cream
• Banana Dream – A decadent dessert featuring banana and classic crema de leche and vanilla ice cream.
You may also quench your thirst with the Banana Loco, an exciting alcoholic cocktail, or the creamy and refreshing Banana Milkshake.
Each dish and drink on the menu are designed to showcase the banana plant’s remarkable versatility, transforming humble ingredients into delicious and creative dishes.
Whether a local or a visitor, guests at Arima Restaurant can enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of Negros.
Available daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., this special menu will run until July 31, 2024. | PR
