Ube takes over Newport World Resorts’ dining destinations for National Ube Day
June 11, 2026
Newport World Resorts celebrates National Ube Day with exclusive ube-inspired creations from Casa Buenas, Garden Wing Café, and Silk Road
National Ube Day on June 12 shines a spotlight on one of the Philippines’ most recognizable ingredients, celebrated for its vibrant color, subtle sweetness, and enduring place in Filipino food culture. At Newport World Resorts, the occasion extends beyond tradition as three of its dining destinations present distinct interpretations of the beloved purple yam, each reflecting the unique character of its culinary identity.
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Coconut & Earth at Casa Buenas, Newport World Resorts
At Casa Buenas, Newport World Resorts’ signature Filipino restaurant, ube takes center stage in Coconut & Earth, a dessert that captures familiar Filipino flavors through a refined lens. Layers of ube parfait are complemented by mango compression, calamansi gel, and coconut snow, creating a composition that balances sweetness, brightness, and texture. Available exclusively on June 12, the dessert reflects Casa Buenas’ approach to Filipino cuisine—honoring local ingredients while presenting them with contemporary elegance.
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Garden Wing Café presents a selection of ube-inspired desserts, featuring Ube Pecan Chocolate Cake and Ube Coconut Cheesecake alongside individually plated desserts Golden Purple and Velvet Earth
At Garden Wing Café, the celebration continues through a selection of ube-inspired cakes and desserts available on rotation. Guests may encounter the Ube Coconut Cheesecake, where roasted ube cheesecake meets coconut vanilla cheesecake atop a toasted coconut biscuit or the Ube Pecan Chocolate Cake layered with ube sponge, pecan praline, dark chocolate cream, toasted coconut crunch, and dark chocolate glaze.
Individual desserts offer equally creative expressions of the ingredient. Golden Purple combines whipped ube mousse with mango confit, calamansi gel, and coconut croustillant, while Velvet Earth pairs brown butter namelaka, roasted pecan praline, and ube sponge for a richer, more indulgent interpretation. With different selections available, each visit presents an opportunity to discover another side of ube, but on National Ube Day, it is a chance to discover all at once.
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Purple Velvet Tipsy Cake at Silk Road, Newport World Resorts
Silk Road, Newport World Resorts’ restaurant inspired by the flavors and culinary traditions of Asia’s historic trade routes, offers a preview of something guests can look forward to beyond National Ube Day. Available exclusively on June 12, the Purple Velvet Tipsy Cake layers brioche soaked in ube rum syrup with burnt milk ube cream and smoked milk ice cream. The spirited dessert showcases how ube can transcend familiar formats while retaining its unmistakable character. Guests who experience it during National Ube Day will also enjoy an exclusive first taste of a creation expected to make a future appearance on Silk Road’s upcoming new menu.
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El Bimbo from Cocktail Menu Volume 3 at The Whisky Library, Newport World Resorts
At The Whisky Library, the pairing of ube and coconut becomes the foundation of El Bimbo, one of the featured cocktails from Cocktail Menu Volume 3, a music-inspired collection that interprets iconic artists and songs through flavor and storytelling. Named after the beloved Eraserheads anthem, the drink translates the warmth of Filipino nostalgia into something modern. Ube cream and coconut form the heart of the cocktail, complemented by lemon and full cream milk, then finished with red dragon fruit powder and toasted coconut chips. Served in a vibrant shade of lavender, El Bimbo balances creamy richness with refreshing brightness. Guests may choose between Amarula South African Cream or Flor de Caña Nicaragua Coffee.
Together, these offerings demonstrate the versatility of an ingredient that continues to inspire chefs, pastry artisans, and culinary storytellers alike. From a modern Filipino dessert at Casa Buenas to rotating pastry creations at Garden Wing Café, a spirited preview at Silk Road, and a nostalgic concoction from The Whisky Library, Newport World Resorts invites guests to celebrate National Ube Day through flavors that are proudly local yet endlessly inventive.
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First established as the pioneer integrated resort in the Philippines in 2009, Newport World Resorts encompasses a newer and bigger world of epic experiences within the bustling Newport City community. It is a premier leisure and entertainment complex comprising two main wings, Newport Grand Wing and Newport Garden Wing that feature a wide array of gaming positions and an innovative EPIC REWARDS program for members.
Centrally located within a prime tourism spot, right across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, Newport World Resorts boasts of the highest hotel room key count in a single property with five global hotel brands: Hotel Okura Manila at Newport World Resorts and Manila Marriott Hotel at Newport World Resorts, both recognized among MICHELIN Hotels, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts, Hilton Manila Newport World Resorts, and Holiday Inn Express Manila Newport World Resorts. Four of its signature restaurants, CRU Steakhouse, Man Ho, Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill Philippines, and Yamazato, also earned a place in the prestigious MICHELIN Guide. The sprawling property features a wide range of Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venues, including a three-story convention center that houses the country’s largest hotel ballroom, the Marriott Grand Ballroom.
At Newport World Resorts, entertainment and lifestyle options abound. The award-winning Newport Performing Arts Theater seats over 1,700 audiences for live entertainment from plays and musicals to concerts and amazing performances. Likewise, the Newport Grand Wing’s The Grand Bar and Lounge and the Newport Garden Wing’s Bar 360 and El Calle Food and Music Hall provide nightly live entertainment for guests and patrons. The Newport Mall features global luxury brands and the state-of-the-art Newport Cinemas. Also within Newport City, are over 70 restaurants and dining outlets offering a diverse selection of local and global cuisine, prepared by top Filipino and international chefs.
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