{"id":45485,"date":"2019-07-05T12:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-05T04:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=45485"},"modified":"2019-07-08T17:50:59","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T09:50:59","slug":"20-restaurants-that-opened-in-the-first-half-of-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2019\/07\/05\/20-restaurants-that-opened-in-the-first-half-of-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Restaurants that Opened in the First Half of 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;re halfway through the year, and restaurants just keep\u00a0popping left and right!<\/p>\n<p>From mouthwatering international restaurants to the best coffee shops in town, Philippine Primer is here to breakdown some of the recent food spots that opened in the first half 0f 2019:<\/p>\n<h3>Antipodean Coffee Manila<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Antipodean Coffee Manila | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eP70d3v-Rys?start=6&#038;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>Tucked in the corners of Paseo\u00a0De Roxas\u00a0is\u00a0<b>Antipodean Coffee Manila<\/b>, a go-to place for some coffee kick. It also boasts an extensive yet well-rounded menu, from breakfast to dinner meals\u2014and everything in between!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/legazpi\/antipodean-coffee-manila-a-cafe-haven-in-the-bustling-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">Antipodean Coffee Manila: A Cafe Haven in the Bustling City<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F Paseo de Roxas Building, Paseo de Roxas cor., Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 7 am to 10 pm (Sun to Thurs); 7 am to 11 pm (Fri to Sat)<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AntipodeanCoffeeManila\/\" target=\"_blank\">AntipodeanCoffeeManila<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Honolulu HK Cafe<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Honolulu HK Cafe | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nRtj6zam3_s?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>You probably know about the famous and mouthwatering egg tarts of Honolulu HK Cafe. Well,\u00a0for the first half of the year, they already\u00a0opened two branches here in the Philippines\u2014one in Robinsons Manila and one in SM Aura. Aside from the well-loved egg tarts, they also boast Hong Kong and Asian cuisines, while the Robinsons Manila branch also serves roasted goodness!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/chinese\/honolulu-hk-cafe-in-robinsons-manila-the-only-branch-with-roasted-offerings\/\" target=\"_blank\">Honolulu HK Cafe in Robinsons Manila: the Only Branch with Roasted Offerings<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: L\/G Floor, SM Aura Premier Taguig and\u00a0Level 1, Pedro Gil Wing, Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita, Manila<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 10 pm (SM Aura) and\u00a010 am to 9 pm (Rob Manila)<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/honoluluhkcafeph\/\" target=\"_blank\">honoluluhkcafeph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Teppan Okochi Rockwell<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teppan Okochi | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzbLf3-XI1c?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>Teppan Okochi in Rockwell is the restaurant\u2019s newest and biggest branch priding itself with its teppanyaki\u2014a style of Japanese cuisine where food is cooked on an iron griddle. This newly opened branch is also the sole branch that offers pasta\u2014a rare sight in most Japanese restaurants.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/rockwell\/teppan-okochi-in-rockwell-an-authentic-teppanyaki-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\">Teppan Okochi in Rockwell: An Authentic Teppanyaki Experience<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F Power Plant Mall Rockwell, Lopez Dr., Rockwell Center, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours:\u00a011 am to 10 pm (SM Aura) and\u00a010 am to 9 pm (Rob Manila)<br \/>\nContact no:\u00a002-813-0051 or\u00a00917-795-0051<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/teppanokochi\/\" target=\"_blank\">teppanokochi<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Marugame Udon UP Town Center<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Marugame Udon Opens 4th Branch in UP Town Center | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OviUvaii7Ow?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><strong>Marugame Udon<\/strong>\u00a0now establishes their presence to North folks who like to get a quick\u00a0and affordable but exquisite Japanese food fix. They recently opened their fourth branch at U.P Town Center in Katipunan, Quezon City!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/dont-use\/marugame-udon-opens-4th-branch-in-up-town-center\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marugame Udon Opens 4th Branch in UP Town Center<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: U.P Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 10 pm (Mon to Thurs); 11 am to 11 pm (Fri to Sun)<br \/>\nContact no: 0916-627-0275<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marugameph\/\" target=\"_blank\">marugameph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Shake Shack<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shake Shack | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zTJHUpCOACI?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>You\u2019ve probably heard about\u00a0<strong>Shake Shack<\/strong>\u00a0coming to the Philippines since last year. Well, good news! They opened last May in BGC, and everybody&#8217;s going crazy over the oh-so-yummy, honest-to-goodness burgers, hotdogs, fries, and frozen treats.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/bonifacio-global-city\/shake-shack-philippines-serves-manila-exclusive-menu\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shake Shack Philippines Serves Manila-Exclusive Menu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: Central Square, Bonifacio High Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 10 pm<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/shakeshackph\" target=\"_blank\">shakeshackph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Namba Station<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Namba Station | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rSdy0fdm_3I?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><strong>Namba Station<\/strong>\u00a0instantly became a crowd favorite, especially among corporate\u00a0workers around the Venetian-inspired mall when it opened last February. They serve typical\u00a0Japanese favorites such as ramen, sushi, sashimi, and yakitori. The menu is modified by its well-trained and passionate chef, so everyone is guaranteed to experience a true Japanese food galore.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/namba-station-a-railway-themed-japanese-food-stop-in-venice-piazza\/\" target=\"_blank\">Namba Station, A Railway-Themed Japanese Food Stop in Venice Piazza<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F, Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill, Taguig City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 10 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 0906-0233-692<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nambafoodstation\/\" target=\"_blank\">nambafoodstation<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Cocina Peruvia The Podium<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cocina Peruvia | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QTkTz5NBJGc?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>Manila used to\u00a0have very little restaurants offering Peruvian cuisine. Thankfully,\u00a0<strong>Cocina Peruvia<\/strong>\u00a0opened to offer a festive yet homey introduction to the taste of Peru.\u00a0With their colorful interiors and familiar flavors\u00a0albeit exotic menu, it is safe to say that Cocina Peruvia\u00a0looks so\u00a0amazing that your return will surely be on the horizon.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/mandaluyong\/ortigas-mandaluyong\/the-podium\/cocina-peruvia-at-the-podium-serves-a-festive-mix-of-flavors\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cocina Peruvia at the Podium Serves A Festive Mix of Flavors<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: 5\/F, The Podium, ADB Avenue, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 10 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 02-907-5938<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cocinaperuviaph\/\" target=\"_blank\">cocinaperuviaph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Musashi Maru Glorietta<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Musashi Maru | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hoj4lRzG-mg?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><strong>Washoku-Musashi Maru<\/strong>\u00a0just opened in Japan Town, Glorietta\u2014and they are the only Japanese restaurant to\u00a0use the automated\u00a0sushi conveyor\u00a0in Metro Manila,\u00a0bringing you small plates of sushi, sashimi, and kaizen straight to your table. The new Makati branch features the same favorites, but with an even bigger space.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/glorietta\/musashi-maru-brings-auto-sushi-conveyor-to-japan-town-glorietta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Musashi Maru Is the Newest Tonkatsu Destination in Japan Town, Glorietta<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: Roofdeck 2, Japan Town, Top of the Glo, Glorietta 2, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 10 am to 9 pm (Sun to Thurs); 10 am to 10 pm (Fri to Sat)<br \/>\nContact no: 02-583-7060 or\u00a00945-327-1981<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Musashimarurestaurant\" target=\"_blank\">Musashimarurestaurant<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Q House<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Q House | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fm_6_VH6Su0?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>If you\u2019re familiar with the fun novelty shop called Quirks, then you\u2019ll surely enjoy a visit to\u00a0<b>Q<\/b><b>House in Uptown Mall<\/b>\u2014the shop\u2019s cafe counterpart.\u00a0You\u2019ll find that their menu is a combination of contrasts. From savory to sweet and indulgence to healthy, there will certainly be something on the menu for you!\u00a0They serve a variety of drinks and dishes including milkshakes, froyo pots, qizzas, and fries.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/cafe-resto\/q-house-in-uptown-mall-quirky-finds-and-tasty-eats\/\" target=\"_blank\">Q House in Uptown Mall: Quirky Finds and Tasty Eats<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: 4\/F of Uptown Mall, 36th st. cor. 9th ave., Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 10 am to 10 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 02-960-2231<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/qhouseallday\/\" target=\"_blank\">qhouseallday<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Harlan + Holden Coffee<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"harlan + holden Coffee | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QYTNdDRP3sE?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>Coffee lovers,<strong>\u00a0harlan + holden coffee<\/strong>\u00a0saves the day with their first ever online coffee shop! Not to mention that they\u2019re the first mod bar concept in the country\u2014and completely cashless. They offer house blend,\u00a0single origin and decaf. For vegans and vegetarians, you may upgrade to their almond milk for an additional charge.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/bonifacio-global-city\/harlan-holden-coffee-the-first-online-coffee-shop-in-the-ph\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harlan + Holden Coffee: The First Online Coffee Shop in the PH<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F One Bonifacio, Philippine Stock Exchange, 5th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 7 am to 8 pm (Mon to Fri); 9 am to 8 pm (Sat and Sun)<\/p>\n<h3>Shakes and Ladders<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Shakes and Ladders | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wrv_1JOBEKA?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>The popular Snacks and Ladders all the way from Maginhawa St. in Quezon City\u00a0gave birth to its new baby,\u00a0<strong>Shakes, and Ladders<\/strong>, located in\u00a0<strong>BF Homes, Paranaque City<\/strong>. They have\u00a0<strong>over 100 board games<\/strong>\u00a0available and focus more on\u00a0snacks that are ultimately known as comfort food for Filipinos.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/restaurant-type\/cafe-resto\/shakes-and-ladders-in-bf-homes-will-take-you-back-to-your-childhood\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shakes and Ladders in BF Homes Will Take You Back to Your Childhood<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: 388 El Grande Ave, BF Homes, Paranaque City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours:\u00a02 pm to 12 mn (Mon to Fri) 12 noon to 1 am (Sat); 12 noon to 11 pm (Sun)<br \/>\nContact no: 0956-446-8784<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shakesandladdersPH\/\" target=\"_blank\">shakesandladdersPH<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Isla Sugbu<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Isla Sugbu Seafood City | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-7YMX2-6D80?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>The well-loved and most sought-after seafood restaurant in Cebu finally opened\u00a0their branch in Manila this year.\u00a0Isla Sugbu remains as the pioneer and only\u00a0<em>\u201cpaluto-all-you-can\u201d<\/em>\u00a0restaurant in the country. The idea is basically you\u00a0<strong>choose the fresh seafood\u00a0<\/strong>you want from their selection, have them\u00a0<strong>cook it<\/strong>, and you\u2019re free to\u00a0<strong>eat all you want<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/isla-sugbu-the-pioneer-of-seafood-paluto-buffet-in-the-ph\/\" target=\"_blank\">Isla Sugbu: The Pioneer of Seafood \u201cPaluto\u201d Buffet in the PH<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: 2\/F Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper Mckinley Rd, Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 11 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 0998-966-2990<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/islasugbuseafoodcity\/\" target=\"_blank\">islasugbuseafoodcity<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Yakiniku Kenshin<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yakiniku Kenshin | Philippine Primer Eats\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7zfq8oHDk4c?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><strong>Yakiniku Kenshin<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<strong>Makati<\/strong>\u00a0offers a Japanese dining experience that goes beyond ramen and sushi.\u00a0The concept of a yakiniku restaurant is fairly similar to Korean barbecue as customers get to grill meat cuts into mouthful slices on their own tables.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/japanese\/yakiniku-kenshin-restaurant-is-the-newest-japanese-grilled-meat-stop-in-makati\/\" target=\"_blank\">Yakiniku Kenshin Restaurant Is the Newest Japanese Grilled-Meat Stop in Makati<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: U-G2 Makati Central Square Mall, Don Chino Roces Cor Fernando St. Pio Del Pilar, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 1:30 am<br \/>\nContact no: 0917-103-5727<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/yakinikukenshin\/\" target=\"_blank\">yakinikukenshin<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Fat Fook UP Town Center<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45619\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/Fatfook-UP-Town-Center-9-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/Fatfook-UP-Town-Center-9-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/Fatfook-UP-Town-Center-9-768x513-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fat Fook Kitchen<\/strong>\u00a0opens another branch this year in\u00a0<strong>UP Town Center,<\/strong>\u00a0serving favorites like Taiwanese sausage, xiao long bao, wontons, and noodles.\u00a0It also has a takeout counter outside so it lives up to its idea of being takeaway-friendly, especially for working professionals around the area.<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/taiwanese\/fat-fook-in-uptc-highlights-takeaway-dishes-for-working-individuals\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fat Fook in UPTC Highlights Takeaway Dishes for Working Individuals<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: UP Town Center, Katipunan Ave, Diliman, Quezon City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 11 am to 9 pm (Mon to Thurs); 10 am to 10 pm (Fri to Sun)<br \/>\nContact no: 02-277-0657<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FatFookManila\/\" target=\"_blank\">FatFookManila<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>FRNK Milk Bar<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45626\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/FRNK.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/FRNK.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/FRNK-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Manila\u2019s first authentic Japanese Milk Bar\u00a0finally opened at\u00a0<strong>Glorietta 3, Makati\u2014<\/strong><strong>FRNK Milk Bar!<\/strong>\u00a0It&#8217;s the newest concept in the\u00a0country providing guilt-free drinking experience for everyone.\u00a0This craft milk bar offers dairy, non-dairy, and vegan-friendly options with lower calorie counts!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/glorietta\/frnk-milk-bar-manilas-first-authentic-japanese-milk-bar-opens-in-glorietta\/\" target=\"_blank\">FRNK Milk Bar: Manila\u2019s First Authentic Japanese Milk Bar Opens in Glorietta!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F Glorietta 3, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 10 am to 9 pm<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/frnkmilkbar\/\" target=\"_blank\">frnkmilkbar<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>La Picara<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45640\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/la-picara.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/la-picara.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/la-picara-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/la-picara-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>La Picara<\/strong> is your cheeky restaurant right in the heart of <strong>Bonifacio Global City<\/strong>. They serve a fusion of Spanish and almost everything from Asian to European! Not to mention that they also have cocktails with happy hour promos to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0Level 2, One Bonifacio High Street Mall cor. 5th ave., Taguig<br \/>\nContact no: 0917-172-4480<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lapicaraph\/\" target=\"_blank\">lapicaraph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Tendon Akimitsu<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45636\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tendon-akimitsu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tendon-akimitsu.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tendon-akimitsu-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/tendon-akimitsu-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Japan\u2019s award-winning tendon specialty restaurant\u00a0<b>Tendon Akimitsu<\/b>\u00a0made its way to\u00a0<b>Japan Town, Glorietta,\u00a0<\/b>marking its fourth branch in the country.\u00a0Tendon Akimitsu\u2019s menu ranges from set meals to rice dishes that will entice you every time. So, ready your chopsticks for a gastronomic treat!<\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/makati\/glorietta\/tendon-akimitsu-in-makati-a-japanese-legacy-in-a-bowl\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tendon Akimitsu in Makati: A Japanese Legacy in a Bowl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Address: Japan Town, 4F Glorietta 2, Makati City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours:\u00a010 am to 9 pm (Sun to Thurs); 10 am to 10 pm (Fri to Sat)<br \/>\nContact no: 02-256-0681<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TendonAkimitsuPH\/\" target=\"_blank\">TendonAkimitsuPH<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Wok2Go<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45642\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/wok2go.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/wok2go.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/wok2go-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/wok2go-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Wok2Go<\/strong> is a casual restaurant that recently opened its second branch in <strong>Double Dragon Plaza<\/strong>. They offer fresh, healthy, and customizable wok mixes on the go with their signature house-made sauces, base, and add ons.<\/p>\n<p>Address: GF Double Dragon Plaza, Macapagal corner EDSA, Pasay City<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 10 am to 10 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 0927-520-0209<\/p>\n<h3>Buccaneers<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45643\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/buccaneers-rum-bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/buccaneers-rum-bar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/buccaneers-rum-bar-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/buccaneers-rum-bar-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Land ahoy! A pirate ship has anchored in <strong>Poblacion<\/strong> and is serving up rum\u2014and more rum! <strong>Buccaneers Rum and Cocktails<\/strong> is the first rum bar in the metro with over 200 selections!<\/p>\n<p>Address: Kalayaan Ave., Cor. Don Pedro St., Poblacion, Makati<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. (Mon to Thurs); 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. (Fri to Sat); Closed on Sunday<br \/>\nContact no: 0917-188-9494<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/buccaneersph\/\" target=\"_blank\">buccaneersph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Shaburi and Kintan Buffet<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45769\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/shaburi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/shaburi.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/shaburi-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/shaburi-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shaburi &amp; Kintan Buffet<\/strong>\u00a0allows you to eat some Shabu-Shabu at Shaburi or grill some flavorful Japanese BBQ at Kintan. The two buffets co-exist in one convenient location, which makes it ideal for those going on a Japanese food trip!<\/p>\n<p>Address: Glorietta 2, 4L Japantown, Top of the Glo, Ayala Ave, Makati<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 10 am to 9 pm<br \/>\nContact no: 0917-811-5625\/02-719-5141<br \/>\nFacebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shaburiandkintanph\/\" target=\"_blank\">shaburiandkintanph<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Single Origin Osteria<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45815\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/single-origin-osteria-polpette-768x513.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/single-origin-osteria-polpette-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/single-origin-osteria-polpette-768x513-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The same team behind the well-liked cafe opened\u00a0<strong>Single Origin Osteria<\/strong>\u00a0in Salcedo Village, an offshoot of the brand that serves classic Italian favorites. Last May, they also introduced new menu items that\u00a0included a vegan option, pizza with traditional Italian dough, and more!<\/p>\n<p>Address: G\/F Frabelle Corporate Plaza Tordesillas, Cor Bautista, Makati<br \/>\nBusiness Hours: 7 am to 12 mn (Sun to Thurs); 7 am to 2 am (Fri to Sat); 7 am to 11 am (daily breakfast)<br \/>\nContact no: 0956-301-5267<br \/>\nFacebook:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/singleosteria\/\" target=\"_blank\">singleosteria<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Have you tried some of these restaurants already? What are your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Philippine Primer is here to breakdown some of the recent food spots that opened in the first half of 2019.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":45701,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[96],"tags":[9535,9550,9540,9545,9546,9543,9536,8605,9547,3736,9541,9539,9542,9456,9537,1149,6584,9544,9548,9538,9549,8168],"class_list":["post-45485","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-listicle","tag-antipodean-coffee-manila","tag-buccaneers","tag-cocina-peruvia","tag-fat-fook-up-town-center","tag-frnk-milk-bar","tag-harlan-holden-coffee","tag-honolulu-hk-cafe","tag-isla-sugbu","tag-la-picara","tag-marugame-udon","tag-musashi-maru","tag-namba-station","tag-q-house","tag-restaurants-in-manila","tag-restaurants-in-manila-2019","tag-shaburi","tag-shake-shack","tag-shakes-and-ladders","tag-tendon-akimitsu","tag-teppan-okochi-rockwell","tag-wok2go","tag-yakiniku-kenshin"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/20-restaurants-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45485","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45485"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45485\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45818,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45485\/revisions\/45818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45485"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45485"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45485"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}