Chef Stephan Duhesme with his new concept, ASAMÍNAsamin: A Panciteria by Metiz reimagines the classic panciteria, infusing it with the inventive spirit that has made Metiz a household name in modern Filipino dining.

Running from Jan. 29 to March 25, 2025, ASAMÍN finds its home at The Balmori Suites Chef ’s Table in Rockwell Center, offering an experience that feels both familiar and refreshingly new.

A bold take on tradition

For chef Stephan Duhesme, the driving force behind Metiz, stepping into the world of pancit was an intentional choice.

“We wanted to bring something that didn’t quite exist yet a panciteria that doesn’t just replicate, but reinterprets,” he shares. 

With Metiz known for its contemporary take on Filipino flavors, ASAMÍN allows the team to strip things back to the essentials, focusing on technique, tradition and flavor.

But why not just bring Metiz itself into the space? For Duhesme, comfort is never the goal.

“I don’t like stagnancy. I believe in turning the page, in constantly improving and evolving—not just as a restaurant, but as a concept,” he explains.

The menu: Pancit and beyond

At ASAMÍN, food is meant to be shared the Filipino way. The menu highlights five reimagined pancit dishes, including Espaghetti Malabon, a playful take swapping thick noodles for spaghetti coated in tamarillo ketchup, Malabon sauce and cheese—a tribute to Metiz’s head chef and his family recipes.

Beyond pancit, the menu brings a fresh take on Filipino comfort food: Ubod à la Carlo (sourdough-infused pancake wrapper stuffed with ubod and anchovy dressing), Longganisa ni Ser Raph (homemade longganisa served with greens and vinegar sauce), Kawali ni Kev (crispy lechon kawali paired with Metiz liver sauce, radish and fresh salad).

Guests are encouraged to mix and match sauces, toppings and sides to create their ideal pancit. The result? A dish that is both deeply personal and true to the Filipino dining experience—one that is convivial, adaptable and rooted in sharing.

ASAMÍN: A Panciteria by Metiz is available at The Balmori Suites Chef ’s Table from Jan. 29 to March 25, 2025. Don’t miss the chance to experience Filipino comfort food reimagined in a way only Metiz can deliver.

Espaghetti Malabon, tamarillo ketchup-coated spaghetti with Malabon sauce and cheese

(Story by:Kane Choa)