Ember
Philosophy

Every plate tells a story of fire, time, and the finest seasonal harvest.

Chef Mateo Rivera's kitchen is built on a single obsession: extract the purest expression from the finest ingredient. No shortcuts. No spectacle for its own sake. Just fire, time, and an unwavering pursuit of flavor.

Our tasting menu changes with the seasons. What arrives at your table was harvested within 48 hours, sourced from farms we visit personally. The open hearth is the heart of everything — every char, every smoke ring, every caramelized edge is intentional.

Chef Mateo Rivera
Mateo Rivera Executive Chef · Founder
Seasonal Menu

Winter Tasting.

Seven courses. Ninety minutes. A carefully orchestrated journey from the delicate to the intense.

To Begin

Torched Hokkaido Scallop

Yuzu kosho · pickled daikon · shiso oil

32

Duck Liver Parfait

Sauternes gel · brioche · black truffle

28

Burrata Tartine

Heirloom tomato · basil ash · aged balsamic

24
The Main

48-Hour Short Rib

Bone marrow jus · charred leek · pomme purée

58

Chilean Sea Bass

Miso glaze · edamame · ginger-dashi broth

52

Dry-Aged Ribeye

45-day prime · café de Paris butter · gratin

72
To Finish

Valrhona Dark Chocolate

Smoked salt caramel · espresso crumble

18

Yuzu Pavlova

Passion fruit curd · toasted meringue · mint

16
Chef's Tasting Experience Seven-Course Journey
185 per guest
Wine pairing available +95
The Space
The Dining Room
The Dining Room
Open Kitchen
Open Kitchen
Wine Cellar
Wine Cellar
Press
"A revelation in every course."
— Manila Times
"The city's most atmospheric table."
— Tatler Asia
"Where fire meets finesse."
— Condé Nast
Michelin Guide 2025 Two Stars · Exceptional Cuisine

Your table
awaits.

Reservations recommended. Walk-ins accommodated at the bar when available. Private dining for parties of 8 or more.

+63 2 8888 3627 · reservations@ember.ph