Four menus, one cave. Explore what's on at Grotto — from donburi bowls to Russian hookah flavors.
Every day from 5PM to 7PM, Grotto runs aperitivo with complimentary snacks. Come early, settle in, and let the evening start slowly. No reservation required.
Thinly sliced beef simmered in dashi, mirin, and soy — served over steamed rice with pickled ginger.
Chicken and egg simmered in seasoned broth, served over rice. A classic Japanese comfort bowl.
Soft tofu in rich miso broth over rice — light, warming, and perfect to start the evening.
Grilled chicken skewers with tare glaze — crispy edges, deeply savory.
Most OrderedAlternating chicken and green onion skewers — smoky, charred, light.
Ground chicken meatball skewers — glazed with tare and finished on the grill.
Lightly salted and steamed — the essential hookah companion.
Japanese fried chicken — marinated in soy and ginger, fried crispy. Served with Kewpie mayo.
Table FavoritePan-fried pork and cabbage dumplings — crispy on the bottom, juicy inside.
Octopus balls with bonito flakes, mayo, and okonomiyaki sauce. A street food classic in the cave.
The classic — fresh and sweet with a natural anise undertone. The gateway flavor for new hookah smokers.
ClassicSweet concord grape with cool mint — fresh and refreshing throughout a long session.
ClassicLight summery watermelon with an icy finish — one of the most requested flavors at Grotto.
Classic · Most PopularRipe blueberry with a clean mint finish — pairs exceptionally well with cocktails.
ClassicTangy kiwi and sweet strawberry — bright and tropical.
ClassicRussian-style fermented herbal tobacco — earthy, smooth, and distinctly different from fruity flavors.
Russian · SignatureRich vanilla custard with a caramelized sugar note — the Russian dessert flavor experience.
RussianRussian-style sparkling lemonade tobacco — effervescent, citrus-forward, unexpectedly smooth.
RussianBourbon, ginger syrup, lime, and soda — bright and complex, named for Intramuros's famous perimeter walls.
House SignatureGin, Campari, and sweet vermouth — stirred and served over a large ice cube. A Grotto classic.
House SignatureVodka, yuzu juice, elderflower, and prosecco — crisp and citrus-forward. Aperitivo-worthy.
Mezcal, lime, aquafaba, and a light smoke rinse — mirrors the shisha experience in a glass.
Table FavoriteVodka, lychee liqueur, lime, and a preserved lychee garnish — clean and elegant.
Light rum, fresh lime, and soda water with mint — clean and sessionable.
Single or double shot — the standard against which all others are measured.
Double espresso with steamed milk — smooth and balanced, the default comfort order at Grotto.
Slow-steeped overnight, served over ice — strong, smooth, and low-acid.
Ceremonial-grade matcha whisked with steamed oat milk — earthy, slightly sweet, Japanese at its core.
Most OrderedRoasted green tea with a warm, smoky depth — natural companion to a hookah session.
A shot of hot espresso over vanilla ice cream — the night's dessert and coffee in one.
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