8 Restaurants That Debut Around Upscale Manila in 2020

Although the food industry is in a slump due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a few brave souls dared to open restaurants and bars in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Makati, and Poblacion to satisfy the cravings of countless, hungry customers looking for the next gastronomic high.

From classic comfort food to the more decadent ones, here are some of the newly-opened establishments that will surely keep the food scene more exciting:

Hola BombónCochinillos /IMAGE from Hola Bombón’s Instagram page      

If you’re looking for a new Spanish restaurant that offers both classic and reinvented dishes, we suggest you visit Hola Bombón.

Address: 5887 Fermina St. corner Enriquez St. Poblacion 1210, Makati City
Business hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Wed to Thurs); 12 n.n. to 11 p.m. (Fri to Sun)
Contact: 0917-520-1880 / 02-7504-2977
Facebook: Hola Bombon
Instagram: @hola.bombonph

Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails

Caribbean Chicken Curry /IMAGE  from  Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails’ Instagram account

Who says you can’t enjoy authentic Caribbean cuisine in Makati? Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails offers classics like jerk chicken and coconut shrimps that you can enjoy truly.

Address: 5668 Don Pedro Street, Poblacion, Makati City
Business hours: 5 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (Tue to Sun)
Contact: 0917-188-9494
Facebook: Buccaneers Rum & Cocktails
Instagram: @buccaneers_ph

Sunae Asian Cantina

Seafood Peanut Curry /IMAGE  from Sunae Asian Cantina‘s Instagram account

Award-winning chef Christina Sunae combines her South American roots and Asian influences to create a unique menu for curious customers in BGC.

Address: One Bonifacio High Street Mall, 5th Avenue corner 28th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Business hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon to Sun)
Contact: 0916-607-4903 / 02-7746-9046
Facebook: Sunae Asian Cantina
Instagram: @sunaeasiancantinaph

Ramen Keisuke

Ramen /IMAGE  from Ramen Keisuke‘s Instagram account

If you’re looking for a place for great ramen, look no further than Ramen Keisuke. This restaurant stands out because of its flavor of chicken broth and quarter chicken topping.  

Address: Unit 1&2 G/F Tower 1, Corporate Plaza, High Street South, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Business hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Mon to Sun)
Contact: 0917- 320- 8879
Facebook: Ramen Keisuke
Instagram: @ramenkeisukeph

Chingolo Deli

Rib Eye/IMAGE from Chingolo Deli’s Instagram account

Finding a place to enjoy great meat in the metro is quite challenging, no wonder why Erwan Heussaff and Nico Bolzico created their own restaurant to provide the best meat in town. Chingolo Deli will provide fresh steak at your own like.

Address: UPRC III, Chino Roces Ave Extension, Makati City
Business hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Mon-Sun) for pick-up and delivery; 10 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m. for frozen cuts delivery
Contact: 0915 -266 -3581 / 0917-620-2443
Facebook: Chingolo Deli
Instagram: @chingolodeli

Also read: Chingolo Deli in Makati: Home of the Premium ‘Bolzico Beef’

El Jardin De Manila

Vegan Ice Cream /IMAGE from El Jardin De Manila’s Instagram account

Looking for a great way to enjoy all cuisine all at once, come and visit El Jardin De Manila. They offer a wide range of cuisines from East to West dishes. They also offer a variety of beverages that compliments their dishes.

Address: GF U118a High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, BGC, Taguig City
Business hours:  11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Wed to Sun)
Contact: 0916-589-2580 / 02-7527-8663
Facebook: El Jardin De Manila
Instagram: @eljardindemanila

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Kumakuma Curry

The Butter Chicken Karaage/IMAGE from Kumakuma Curry’s Instagram account

If you’re in the mood to eat some delicious Japanese curry, then Kumakuma Curry is the perfect place for you! Aside from their delicious curries, this newly-opened restaurant also offers chicken karaage and curry doria.

Address: 21 General Vicente Lim St. Little Baguio, San Juan, San Juan City
Business hours: Deliveries every Wed, Fri, and Sun. Minimum Pre-order time of 12 hours.
Contact: 0917-816-8334
Facebook: Kumakuma Curry
Instagram: @kumakumacurry

Written by Cedie Salido and Paolo Mabuyo