{"id":41544,"date":"2019-03-31T17:29:56","date_gmt":"2019-03-31T09:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=41544"},"modified":"2019-03-29T17:30:56","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T09:30:56","slug":"10-popular-food-spots-in-metro-manila","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/03\/31\/10-popular-food-spots-in-metro-manila\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Popular Food Spots in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It&#8217;s hardly a state secret that Filipinos love to eat. One perfect proof is the left and right foodie spots in Metro Manila\u00a0alone. Whether you&#8217;re up for Asian, American, or European cuisine, the city will provide even more than you asked for.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">The best part? Different spots have different ambiance and community&#8212;it&#8217;s kind of like traveling to different states because one area may be ideal for solo travelers, while the others may be for a party out or a\u00a0romantic dinner.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Check out our ultimate list of the most popular food spots in the Metro!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Molito, Alabang, Muntinlupa City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41588\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Molito.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Molito.jpg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Molito-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BnN1fIbgGIG\/<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Molito is a rising foodie haven in the South. Although it has been there for quite some time, it&#8217;s just now that they expanded the location, giving a home to various restaurants. Almost every cuisine is available here, so you won&#8217;t really run out of choices! The place itself is also great because it has an open\u00a0area (in case you want to walk your furry babies around) and ample parking space.<\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 600 to Php 1,000<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/categories\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/muntinlupa\/alabang\/molito\/\">Hottest Molito Alabang Food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>BF Homes, Paranaque\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41573\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/BF-Homes-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/BF-Homes.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/BF-Homes-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/BF-Homes-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">BF Homes is another foodie-favorite for South peeps. It&#8217;s a subdivision, so you can expect family-run restaurants that are undoubtedly homey. Some of which already expanded\u00a0to other places in the Metro like Makati and Taguig. Bonus? The\u00a0eats there will remind you of your mom&#8217;s cooking. It&#8217;s ideal if you have a car when you visit the area!<\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 500 to Php 700<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/07\/03\/8-restaurants-around-aguirre-avenue-you-should-try\/\">8 Restaurants Around Aguirre Avenue You Should Try<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Binondo, Manila\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41560\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Binondo-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Binondo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Binondo-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Binondo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Binondo-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Who can ever skip the famous Chinatown in Binondo? Almost everywhere you go, there&#8217;s a heavenly restaurant offering the best of Chinese food. And they&#8217;re budget-friendly too! You can score affordable noodles, dim sum, and so much more. While you&#8217;re at it, don&#8217;t forget to try the famous hopia, Eng Bee Tin!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/event\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2018\/08\/LCT-683x1024.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/08\/05\/how-to-spend-a-day-at-lucky-chinatown-in-binondo\/\" target=\"_blank\">How to Spend a Day at Lucky Chinatown in Binondo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 300 to Php 500<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/07\/26\/chinatown-food-finds-a-guide-to-chinese-restaurants-in-binondo\/\">Chinatown Food Finds: A Guide to Chinese Restaurants in Binondo<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Poblacion, Makati\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Beyond Nightlife: Philippine Primer Poblacion Street Guide\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UAM3KLKRDZo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">A variety of popular nightlife spots\u00a0resides in the heart of Poblacion Makati, but it actually has more to offer. Aside from roof deck bars and quaint cafes, it also has cozy restaurants offering mouthwatering eats. Traffic can be so bad on weeknights so better walk if you can!\u00a0Expect a lot of expats\u00a0wandering around, too.<\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 500 to Php 800<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:<\/em>\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2018\/11\/12\/beyond-nightlife-poblacion-street-guide\/\">Beyond Nightlife: Poblacion Street Guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Legazpi Village, Makati\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41594\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Legazpi-Village-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Legazpi-Village-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Legazpi-Village-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Legazpi-Village-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Located at the opposite side of Salcedo Village, Legazpi Village is packed with numerous restaurants, bars, and cafes.\u00a0Indeed, it&#8217;s by Makati Central Business District, yet you&#8217;ll see\u00a0a peaceful spot amidst the busy city, where almost everywhere you go\u00a0there are kids, joggers, and even residents with their furry pets. It may be busy during weekdays, but come weekends and holidays, and it&#8217;s a haven for those who just want a peaceful brunch.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Budget for two: Php 500 to Php 1,500<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:<\/em>\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2015\/09\/24\/legazpi-village-a-township-for-relaxation-and-refreshment\/\">Legazpi Village: A township for relaxation and refreshment<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Salcedo Village, Makati\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Salcedo Village: Makati\u2019s Charming Village| Philippine Primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/c7OgQjP3pJQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Just like Legazpi Village, Salcedo Village is well-known for its lush community, balancing a busy street on weekdays with a laid-back ambiance on weekends.\u00a0This village is popular for\u00a0its\u00a0Saturday Market, where a fusion of cuisines is gathered in one place, including cheap fresh produce. There are also restaurants and cafes all over the place, providing you with\u00a0a nice city dining experience.<\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 500 to Php 1,500<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/feature\/2019\/02\/15\/salcedo-village-makati-street-guide-2019\/\">Salcedo Village: Makati\u2019s Charming Village<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Burgos Circle, Taguig\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41590\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Burgos-Circle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Burgos-Circle.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Burgos-Circle-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Burgos-Circle-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/06\/Old-Fashioned.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Old Fashioned by Ocean&#8217;s Telephone Company in BGC<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Burgos Circle is home to several sophisticated restaurants that offer world-class dishes. Majority of these restaurants also offer alcohol, so it&#8217;s\u00a0perfect for any time of the week. The atmosphere in this area is relatively peaceful compared to other stops in Taguig, so this is recommended for those who are looking for a chill place with a class.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Budget for two: Php 800 to Php 2,000<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2018\/02\/17\/effortless-food-crawl-at-burgos-eats-in-bgc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Effortless Food Crawl at Burgos Eats in BGC<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>High Street, Taguig\u00a0City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41584\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/High-Street.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/High-Street.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/High-Street-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/High-Street-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">High Street, on the other hand, is usually packed with families especially on weekends. The restaurants are literally next to each other, so you can just pick one and go. From dessert places to lunch and dinner offerings, you wouldn&#8217;t really want to skip this long street in Bonifacio Global City!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2017\/12\/pn4.jpg\" width=\"791\" height=\"593\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Pound for Pound, a dish from Pound by Todd English<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Budget for two: Php 800 to Php 2,000<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/categories\/location\/taguig\/bonifacio-high-street\/\"><em>Hottest Bonifacio High Street Food<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Tomas Morato, Quezon City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-41562\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Tomas-Morato.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Tomas-Morato.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Tomas-Morato-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Tomas-Morato-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/01\/Vittos-15.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Vitto&#8217;s Wine Bar and Restaurant in Tomas Morato<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Tomas Morato may be\u00a0the place to splurge on drinking, especially for peeps located in far North. There are lots of bars and clubs around, so it&#8217;s ideal for a weekend night out&#8212;highly\u00a0recommended for a group of friends looking to party! Of course, you can still expect different restaurants with quality eats.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Budget for two: Php 600 to Php 1,000<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/categories\/location\/philippines\/metro-manila\/quezon-city\/tomas-morato\/\">Hottest Tomas Morato Food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>Maginhawa, Quezon City<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41561\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Maginhawa-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Maginhawa.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Maginhawa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/03\/Maginhawa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">If there&#8217;s one area in Quezon City that&#8217;s loved by both students and working professionals, it&#8217;s Maginhawa Street. There&#8217;s a never-ending choice of affordable eats around, and they&#8217;re all good quality! Note that it can be hard at times to find a good parking space. However, you can actually just walk from one restaurant to another.<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvUAsJOlI4Y\/<\/p>\n<p>Budget for two: Php 300 to Php 700<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:<\/em>\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2017\/08\/19\/maginhawas-must-visit-restaurants-this-season\/\">Maginhawa\u2019s Must-Visit Restaurants This Season<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Did we miss any food spot in the Metro? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments below!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Written by Yana Bautista<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>*budget is just a rough estimate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re up for Asian, American, or European cuisine, the city will provide even more than you asked for. 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