Cravings, Elevated: A culinary journey at Hann Resorts’ signature restaurants

“Verona restaurant is authentic Italian. We like to work with local produce—we like sustainability and put emphasis on freshness,” Chef Paolo explains. “Most Italian food is about fresh ingredients like homemade pasta. We don’t use artificial flavoring for our dishes. Personally, I don’t like covering the taste of food with artificial flavors. “

Chef Paolo's menu pays homage to Italy's rich regional food traditions while highlighting premium ingredients and time-honored techniques. Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, creamy risottos, and a must-try Osso Buco Alla Milanese are prepared with restraint and respect, allowing each ingredient to shine.

Rather than reinventing Italian classics, Chef Paolo focuses on perfecting them. Every plate reflects his belief that authentic Italian cuisine is built on simplicity, craftsmanship, and the joy of sharing good food with good company.

He adds, “My cooking philosophy is very easy. I am Italian and our cuisine is full of herbs, and full of taste. Of course, as a chef, I also have to adjust a little bit to the local culture. So, I can say we have about 80% pure Italian cuisine, and the last 20% is for the taste of the country. [Filipinos’] taste is more on sweet, and the Italian food is more on savory. At Verona, I try to adapt a little bit to the lifestyle of Filipinos.”

Wu Xing: Where familiar flavors are elevated

Chinese cuisine has always been rooted in harmony, where flavors, textures, and traditions come together to create meals that nourish both body and spirit. At Wu Xing, that philosophy comes to life under the guidance of Executive Chinese Chef Lucas Zhou, who brings the culinary heritage of his native Jiangsu Province to Clark.

Elegant yet unintimidating, the restaurant’s interiors blend contemporary luxury with Asian influences, creating a comfortable setting for intimate dinners, family celebrations and business entertaining alike.

Chef Lucas understands the ties between Filipinos and food, offering well-loved dishes that evoke memories of family gatherings and shared celebrations. At Wu Xing, he takes these comforting, familiar flavors and elevates them through refined techniques, premium ingredients, and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a menu that remains true to tradition while offering a dining experience that feels unmistakably contemporary.

The restaurant is especially celebrated for its Traditional Wood-Roasted Beijing Duck, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, with duck sourced from China marinated then roasted using locally sourced star apple firewood to achieve perfectly crisp, golden skin and succulent meat. The dish is expertly carved on the tableside to whet the appetite. Alongside this signature dish are the sought after Crispy Soft Tofu, fresh-made dim sum (don’t skip the siu mai!), hearty soups, and wok-fried specialties that showcase the richness and diversity of one of the world's oldest culinary traditions. These follow Chef Lucas’ cooking philosophy: “Respect ingredients, keep traditions, and cook with sincerity.”


Meals at Wu Xing are designed to be shared, just as they have been for generations. Here, conversations can flow effortlessly as the meal progresses, and private dining rooms provide the perfect backdrop for celebrations and meaningful occasions.

Smoki Moto: Fire, flavor and contemporary Asian-Western combinations

Korean cuisine has become a favorite among Filipino diners, but Smoki Moto invites guests to experience it on an entirely different level, with a mix of different cuisines. “Smoki Moto is a complex concept,” explains Chef Simon Moon. “We take the traditional Korean food, with the marination of beef and pork for the charcoal grill and make the presentation more modern. Then we have Japanese food like the teppanyaki, and then the western steakhouse.”

At every table, beautifully marbled premium beef is grilled to perfection, accompanied by an abundant selection of traditional banchan that balances every smoky, savory bite. Beyond its exceptional Korean barbecue, Smoki Moto also presents comforting Korean specialties, fresh seafood and premium Black Angus steaks, creating a menu that bridges authenticity with innovation.

Chef Simon advises pairing the restaurant’s premium Wagyu and Angus steaks with items from their extensive wine list, the Korean dishes with soju, and the Japanese dishes with sake. He adds, though, that it is ultimately at the guest’s preference. “My cooking philosophy is to make sure our guests are happy, so as the chef, I try to make sure that we accommodate their requests.”

The restaurant's sleek, modern interiors create a stylish yet welcoming atmosphere, while its expansive al fresco terrace offers panoramic views of Clark, making it one of the resort's most inviting spaces for sunset cocktails, leisurely dinners, and evenings that linger long after dessert.

Creating culinary memories

What makes Hann Resorts truly remarkable is not simply the authenticity of each restaurant, but the way they come together to create one exciting culinary destination. There are 20 dining choices at the sprawling property, all designed to suit different cravings including Markt for its sumptuous buffet, hawker-stall-inspired Spice, The Canyon café, and Bar 20 for afters. These embody Hann Integrated Resort's vision of bringing the world's great cuisines to one destination, allowing guests to explore different cultures through the universal language of food.

Whether you are looking for the comforting, complex heat of authentic Asian spices, the strict refinement of European culinary techniques, a perfectly conceptualized cocktail, or a conscious, healthy alternative, Hann Resorts delivers with unparalleled craft, deep storytelling, and an unmatched atmosphere. With the “Cravings, Elevated” campaign, guests can look forward to exclusive chef collaborations, highly limited-time curated menus across Hann Resorts' signature award-winning restaurants, and immersive, interactive dining experiences.

For more information about dining at Hann Resorts and to book a reservation, visit www.hannresorts.com

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