10 Food Spots Perfect for the Rainy Season
It’s officially the start of the rainy season! What better way to say goodbye to the hot weather than with eats that would keep us warm and snuggly all day long?
That’s why on this list, we have compiled 10 restaurants and cafes where you can spend your rainy seasons at!
Bench Cafe
For Filipinos, the rainy season is almost synonymous with hot bowls of classic Filipino dishes like Sinigang (sour soup dish) and Bulalo (beef shank soup). Well, this chic cafe offers these classic local dishes (and more).
Bench Cafe in BGC is known for its glamorized version of the Filipino “turo-turo” and carinderia (eatery) dining experience. Warm yourselves with a bowl of their Sinigang sa Santol, which comes in three variants: the Pork Belly (Php 320), Beef Tadyang (Php 370), and Sugpo (Php 395).
Bench Cafe’s Sinigang sa Santol
Also read: BENCH Cafe in BGC: Love Local with Chic Filipino Dishes
Address: 2/F, BENCH Boutique BGC Flagship Store, BGC
Business hours: 11 am to 10 pm (Mon to Fri); 11 am to 11 pm (Sat to Sun)
Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro
If you haven’t encountered a Japanese restaurant serving Bulalo yet, then you should visit Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro in Tagaytay. The restaurant combines Filipino and Japanese flavors to create their Aozora Ramen (Php 320).
Aozora Ramen
The dish distinctly combines the traditional ramen and Tagaytay’s flavorful Bulalo. Make it all better with a glimpse of the blue skies on top of Tagaytay’s hills.
Also read: Aozora Japanese Cafe + Bistro in Tagaytay
Address: Tagaytay Highlands, Tagaytay City
Flossom Kitchen + Cafe
The alluring display of flora and fauna all over the Flossom Kitchen + Cafe will instantly transport you to a dreamy tropical place that will make you feel all cozy.
One of the most raved dishes on their menu is the Ube Champorado (Php 280), a peculiar yet familiar sweet porridge with ube (purple yam), macapuno, and salty fish, drizzled with yema sauce.
Flossom Kitchen + Cafe’s Ube Champorado
Also read: Flossom Kitchen + Cafe in San Juan: Neighborhood’s Comfort Place
Address: 187 N. Averilla, San Juan City
Business hours: 8 am to 10 pm (Mon to Fri); 8 am to 11 pm (Sat and Sun)
Ramen Nagi
Ramen Nagi serves bowls of ramen in just about 5 minutes without compromising its taste and quality. Their “Original King” or the Butao Ramen (Php 390) is a favorite among ramen lovers.
The Butao Ramen, also known as Original King
Also read: Ramen Nagi Concept Store at One Bonifacio High Street: A Fusion of Sleek and Classic
Address: 2/F One Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City
Business hours: 11 am to 10 pm (Sun to Thurs); 11 am to 11 pm (Fri to Sat)
Mendokoro Ramenba
Mendokoro Ramenba is known to be the first-ever ramen house to adopt a common Japanese ramen bar concept in the country. They value every precious minute of ramen, which is why they serve your hot bowl of goodness as fast as they can.
If one of their summer must-try dishes is the cold ramen, a big serving of their secret dish known as Super Chashu (Php 520) is the best choice this cold season. They will not disappoint with this upsized version of shoyu ramen with a double-marinated chashu meat.
Super Chashu
Also read: Mendokoro Ramenba in Makati Brings Unconventional Ramen Experience to Diners
Address: V Corporate Center, Leviste Street, Salsedo Village, Makati City
Business hours: 11 am to 12 am, daily
Starbucks Reserve Philippines
Any ‘Joe lover would agree that coffee is life. What if we tell you that you can elevate your caffeine experience at one of the most premium coffee shops in the metro?
Starbucks Reserve offers a third wave “ultra-premium coffee experience”, where your coffee is treated as art by Starbucks Coffee Masters. A whole new level of enjoying your cup of coffee on a rainy day!
Also read: Starbucks Reserve Philippines: Ultra-Premium Coffee Experience by Starbucks
Address: Select branches in Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasay, Pasig, Taguig, etc
Antipodean Coffee Manila
A rainy day doesn’t have to mean a gloomy one with Antipodean Coffee Manila as it offers an array of coffee entrees roasted from Meredeka Coffee, a fair trade coffee from Indonesia. One must-try is their rendition to the favorite cup of Latte (Php 120).
Antipodean Coffee’s Latte
Also read: Antipodean Coffee Manila: A Cafe Haven in the Bustling City
Address: G/F 111 Paseo de Roxas Building, Legaspi Village, Makati City
Business hours: 7 am to 10 pm (Sun to Thurs); 7 am to 11 pm (Fri to Sat)
Bean & Yolk
If you don’t feel like waking up early in the morning, drop by Bean & Yolk in Alabang and get their all-day breakfast entrees! They serve healthy bowl versions of your favorite Filipino breakfast, such as their B & Y Tapa Bowl (Php 295) made with tapa, fried rice, and poached egg that will surely boost your energy.
B & Y Tapa Bowl
Also read: Bean & Yolk: Alabang’s All-Day Dose of Coffee and Eggs
Address: Westgate Hub, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Business hours: 7 am to 10 pm
Da Tang
Looking for a different level of spiciness to at least warm your palate this rainy season? Da Tang’s Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil (Php 580) is for you!
Known to serve an array of spicy Sichuan dishes, Da Tang will definitely not disappoint your tongue with a big bowl of chili beef galore. Plus, it’s a great dish for the adventure seekers!
Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil
Also read: Da Tang in Venice Grand Canal Mall Serves Bold Sichuan Flavors
Address: G/F Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper McKinley Rd., McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Business hours: 11 am to 11 pm (Mon to Fri); 10 am to 11 pm (Sat to Sun)
Manila Creamery
No matter how cold it can be, there’s no denying that ice cream or gelato is one of the best snacks for the rainy season. Brighten up your day and dig into Manila Creamery’s gelato choices made the Manila way. They take pride in their Filipino flavored gelatos, such as the Black Buko and Monggo flavor.
Black Buko and Monggo
Also read: Manila Creamery in Alabang Introduces Gelato ‘Made the Manila Way’
Address: G/F ATC Corporate Center, 2294 Access Rd., Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Business hours: 11 am to 11 pm
Where do you like spending your rainy days? We’d love to know in the comments below!
Written by Deneca Ordinanza
