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This Cheese Room Is Where Funky Meets Sublime

From brie to blue, this is where to go for the ultimate wine and cheese experience 

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<p>Hidden in the heart of the city is a room that cheese lovers dream of and the faint-hearted fear—a place where the air is thick with the kind of aromas that could make a Frenchman swoon and a first-timer flee. Welcome to the Cheese Room at Okada Manila, a treasure trove of stinky, funky delights that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about cheese. </p><div><br/></div><p>Tucked away near the entrance of Medley, the property&#x27;s buffet restaurant, the Cheese Room is where the pungent perfumes of aged blues, washed rinds, and creamy, aromatic wheels collide in a beautiful chaos that only the bold can truly appreciate. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b300dd2c-a7af-4699-993b-6483a064aef5_dsc00125.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>The room contains a collection of more than 50 cheeses, mostly from France. There are Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Philippine cheeses as well, explains  the Cheese Room manager.</p><div><br/></div><p>It is an aromatic labyrinth where browsing becomes a flavorful scavenger hunt—each rind tells a story, and every wedge offers a promise of something extraordinary. You might stumble upon a gooey brie that melts at the mere sight of a cracker or a crumbly blue that tingles with sharp, salty notes. The shelves are lined with a kaleidoscope of textures and colors, from ivory to deep amber, each waiting to be sliced, savored, and maybe even feared a little. It&#x27;s a sensory journey that teases your curiosity and rewards your palate with unexpected delights, one funky bite at a time. </p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/8b1e99c9-b107-4c8b-a2f3-50c3154e92b3_dsc00120.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>But while it&#x27;s fun to just browse, the cheese room experience reaches new heights when guided by the expert hand of a sommelier who can recommend delightful cheese-and-wine pairings. His knowledge reveals the secrets behind each match, explaining how the right sip can elevate the cheese to new levels of complexity and delight.</p><div><br/></div><p>Medley&#x27;s sommelier, JC, explains how he takes diners on a journey that begins with the guest&#x27;s preference. Does the guest prefer soft or hard cheese, for example? From these questions, the sommelier can recommend personalized pairing recommendations. Note that Medley boasts a pretty strong wine collection with aruond 450 labels, representing wines from all over the world.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/df5fd217-d882-4d89-a6f0-ab3fde1af53a_dsc00133.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><p>What truly sets the Cheese Room apart is that it’s not just a standalone experience but part of Medley, Okada Manila&#x27;s buffet restaurant. This turns  your visit into a holistic culinary journey where you can move from station to station, savoring everything from freshly shucked oysters to decadent desserts, with the cheese room as a pivotal stop. </p><div><br/></div><p>The beauty of this setup is that your cheese indulgence doesn’t have to be a solitary act; instead, it seamlessly weaves into a broader tapestry of tastes. </p><div><br/></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/food/drinks/coffee-talk-with-2023-world-barista-champion-boram/38690" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coffee Talk With World Barista Champion Boram Um</a></div><div><em>The Cheese Room in Medley Buffet  Okada Manila, New Seaside Drive, Entertainment City, Parañaque | IG: @medley_buffet or @okadamanila.</em></div>