Chef Recommends: Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Dishes

By: Chef Valerie Nombre, The City Club Food & Beverage Director; Ronnie Moranas, The City Club Assistant Manager for Marketing, Sales, and Events Savor fresh and delicious Balesin vannamei shrimp right here in in the city at The City Club! Introduced to our menus in 2019, Balesin vannamei shrimp is cultivated and grown in specially maintained ponds on Balesin Island to ensure that they grow to full size and weight before being served to members and guests.

The vannamei species originated in Vietnam, and given the ideal conditions of the Balesin ponds along with meticulous cultivation, Balesin vannamei shrimp offers an unmatched clean, sweet flavor. Since it is directly harvested from the island’s ponds and flown daily to Manila and to The City Club, members and guests can also enjoy the popular Balesin vannamei shrimp dishes served at our specialty restaurants in The City Club.

Choose from our restaurants’ selection of Balesin vannamei shrimp dishes prepared in the styles of various cuisines from around the world.

Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Bucket

We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to our menu, the Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Bucket, which combines sautéed buttered shrimp with the perfect blend of spices, chorizo, and sweet corn. Single servings are available as well as a family-sized portion. Enjoy it with a bottle or two of beer!

Surf and Turf

Craving steak and seafood? Indulge in both with our Surf & Turf special, featuring grilled Australian beef tenderloin and Balesin vannamei shrimp. The premium-quality meat and fresh vannamei shrimp cooked in olive oil and topped with garlic butter are a fantastic flavor combination!

Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Burger

Bored with your usual sandwich? Try the Balesin Vannamei Shrimp Burger with Dijon mustard, pickle mayo, and thick-cut fries. With patties handmade by our chefs, you’ll get to experience a different take on the crowd-favorite Balesin vannamei shrimp.