October 2018

Primer’s Picks: Hole in the Wall Restaurants

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    There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in malls, but it’s the more uncommon areas where you’ll find the really good ones.

    This October, we scoured the city for some of the most underrated, hidden, or just plain unnoticeable restaurants that have probably been right under your nose all this time. Let Philippine Primer be your guide to some of Manila’s best-kept secrets: your Hole-in-the-Wall restaurants and bars!

    Photo courtesy of ABV

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    Lagrima in Legazpi Village, Makati: Your Neighborhood Taqueria
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    Vina Trang in Makati: Affordable and authentic Vietnamese cuisine
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    Ocean’s Telephone Company in BGC: Your Nightlife Destination with Cocktails at the Ready
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    Made Nice Supper Club in Makati: Restaurant by Millennials
    People of all generations can enjoy food prepared by millennials in Made Nice Supper Club.
    Cinq Dessert Boutique in Makati: Sugar, slice, and everything nice
    Exquisite cakes and pastries made from only the finest fresh and natural ingredients.
    Poblacion Dining Room in Makati: As hidden as it gets
    Remember when you used to love going to grandma's house? Poblacion Dining Room gives you that same vibe.
    Malcolm’s Deli in BGC: Good Place for Great Steak
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