The 3rd Umami Culinary Challenge, held last January 20, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center, was a success!
Hundreds of aspiring chefs from universities, colleges and culinary schools in Metro Manila and nearby provinces battled it out in both culinary and non-culinary competitions to dish out the best meal of their life.

The entire day was reserved for competition and cooking demonstrations. Participants battled in group competition with the Umami Bento, Plate-My-Dish, Amazing Aji-Ginisa Race, Prep, Shake and “Tak-Tak-Tak” (PST) and Mystery Umami Ingredient categories. Read the rest of this post

